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WorldSCO leaders sign Bishkek Declaration

Heads of state from Shanghai Cooperation Organization member countries signed the Bishkek Declaration at the summit. They also adopted 27 other documents covering security threats, ports and logistics centers, nuclear security, energy cooperation and a 2026–2030 Green Technology Corridor program.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 07:00

SCO leaders sign Bishkek Declaration

SCO has become an independent center of the emerging multipolar world — Putin
Speaking at the SCO summit in Bishkek, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the organization had evolved over its 25 years into an independent and influential center of the emerging multipolar world. He described the SCO as effectively the largest regional association in Eurasia and globally.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:53Original
Modi urges Putin to end ‘endless war’ against Ukraine
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin on Aug. 31 to move from the “endless war” toward ending the war against Ukraine. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Modi reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy should resolve conflicts, while the leaders discussed defense, energy, trade and other ties.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-01 06:17Original
Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit kicks off in Kyrgyzstan’s capital
The main session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State has opened in Bishkek. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov is greeting arriving leaders and has already met Russian President Vladimir Putin. The leaders are set to review 25 years of SCO activity and discuss stronger cooperation in politics, security, the economy and humanitarian affairs, along with international and regional issues.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-01 04:58Original
Putin arrives at Bishkek’s Yrys Ordo Congress Hall for SCO summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at the Yrys Ordo Congress Hall in Bishkek ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov welcomed him at the venue.
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TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 04:33Original
Xi puts forward four-point proposal at SCO Bishkek summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping presented a four-point proposal at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek. He urged the SCO to prioritize development and shared prosperity, promote common security, counter traditional and non-traditional threats, and deepen cooperation in trade, connectivity, energy, artificial intelligence and the digital economy.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-01 04:20Original
Xi Jinping poses for group photo with SCO leaders in Bishkek
Chinese President Xi Jinping joined leaders attending the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit for a group photograph on Tuesday in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
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CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 04:13Original
Xi Jinping poses for group photo with SCO leaders in Bishkek
Chinese President Xi Jinping joined leaders attending the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit for a group photograph in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday.
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CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 04:13Original
President Xi Jinping attends SCO summit in Bishkek
China’s President Xi Jinping joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s 26th gathering of heads of state in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-01 04:06Original

WorldTimes Square stabbing in NYC leaves one dead, assailant killed

A 49-year-old woman armed with two kitchen knives randomly stabbed a 68-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman in New York City’s Times Square on Monday. The woman died, while the man remained stable. Police said the attack was unprovoked and not terrorism-related, and shot the suspect after she refused to drop the knives and advanced toward officers.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 07:00

Times Square stabbing in NYC leaves one dead, assailant killed

Woman fatally shot by police after random Times Square stabbing leaves one dead
A woman reportedly known to New York police for mental health issues, but with no prior arrest record, randomly stabbed two people in Times Square on Tuesday. One victim died before police fatally shot the attacker.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-01 04:33Original
Woman stabs two, kills one, before being shot dead by police in Times Square
A woman stabbed two people in Times Square, killing one, before police shot her dead, officials said. The shooting was captured on the officers’ body cameras.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-01 02:07Original
New York police shoot knife-wielding woman dead in Times Square
A woman carrying two large knives stabbed two people in New York’s Times Square, killing one of them, before police shot her dead.
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Woman randomly stabs two in New York's Times Square, killing one, before police shoot her
Police say a woman stabbed two people in New York City’s Times Square, killing one, before officers shot her. Authorities had not immediately disclosed her condition after Monday’s shooting and planned to hold a news briefing.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:12Original
NYPD shoots and kills knife-wielding woman after deadly Times Square stabbing
A knife-wielding woman stabbed two victims in Times Square, killing at least one person and wounding another, according to a law enforcement official. NYPD officers then shot and killed the woman.
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CCNN★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:01Original
Suspect and female victim dead after Times Square stabbing spree
A woman armed with at least one knife slashed two people in New York City’s Times Square before police shot her, according to multiple officials. The suspect and a female victim are dead.
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NNBC News★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 23:05Original
2 stabbed in Times Square, suspect shot by police: Authorities
Authorities said two people were stabbed at 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue. The woman allegedly ran north toward an NYPD substation, where officers confronted her and shot her.
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AABC News★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 21:58Original
NYPD shoots woman near Times Square after alleged knife attack on at least 2 people
Authorities in Manhattan shot a woman near Times Square on Monday afternoon after she allegedly slashed at least two people, city officials told NBC News.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-08-31 21:36Original

WorldNepal thanks China for emergency assistance

Nepal’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Poudel Chhetri thanked China for emergency assistance after a mudslide disaster caused severe casualties in both countries. He said Chinese experts and relief supplies had arrived, with more aid on the way.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:58

Nepal thanks China for emergency assistance

PoliticsMunich’s defence tech boom: How Germany’s rearmament is reshaping a Bavarian city

Record defence budgets and drone contracts are driving a transformation in Munich, where former carmakers are retraining workers for the battlefield while the city races to build faster than its own permitting system allows.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:57

Munich’s defence tech boom: How Germany’s rearmament is reshaping a Bavarian city

Munich’s defence tech boom: How Germany’s rearmament is reshaping a Bavarian city
Behind record budgets and drone contracts, former carmakers are retraining for battlefield work while Munich races to build faster than its own permitting system can handle.
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Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:57Original

WorldChinese rescuers search mud-filled tunnel in Nepal

Chinese tunnel rescuers move through rushing water, deep mud and collapsed passages while searching a disaster-hit tunnel in Nepal. They call out and listen for signs of life as they cover 2.5 kilometers of No. 3 Tunnel near the Trishuli River.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:56

Chinese rescuers search mud-filled tunnel in Nepal

Chinese rescuers search mud-filled tunnel in Nepal
Chinese tunnel rescuers venture into a disaster-hit tunnel near Nepal’s Trishuli River, confronting rushing water, deep mud and collapsed passages. They call out and listen for signs of life while searching 2.5 kilometers of the No. 3 Tunnel.
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CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:56Original

PoliticsMontenegro is approaching EU membership. Serbia may try to stop it

Montenegro is leading the EU accession race, but officials tell Euronews that Serbia may seek to derail the process to preserve Belgrade’s regional influence and avoid uncomfortable questions about its own progress.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:56

Montenegro is approaching EU membership. Serbia may try to stop it

EconomyHow Saylor’s $2 billion capital loop is quietly rewriting Bitcoin ownership

Michael Saylor argues that institutional custody and securities can broaden Bitcoin access without removing self-custody. At the same time, Strategy reported $2.0065 billion in net MSTR sale proceeds, $5.10 billion in its USD Reserve and holdings of 840,447 BTC. It expanded dollar liquidity and repurchased preferred stock while making no Bitcoin trades that week.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:55

How Saylor’s $2 billion capital loop is quietly rewriting Bitcoin ownership

TechOpenAI’s ‘Trust Us’ TIME cover revives an old warning for AI bulls

The magazine-cover indicator has a mixed track record, but TIME’s OpenAI cover fits its traditional pattern: a mainstream publication, an easily recognized theme and a multiyear surge in investor enthusiasm.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:52

OpenAI’s ‘Trust Us’ TIME cover revives an old warning for AI bulls

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WorldDeath toll exceeds 1,000 in catastrophic Nepal and China floods, officials say

Officials say catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China has killed more than 1,000 people. The disaster began on 26 August after a chain of events high in the Himalayas, where a glacial collapse drove rock, ice and meltwater into valleys and unleashed powerful downstream floods.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★★2026-09-01 06:50

Death toll exceeds 1,000 in catastrophic Nepal and China floods, officials say

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Rescue work in Tibet flood zone still trudges on days later
Chinese rescue teams worked overnight in relentless rain to repair the final kilometre of the only road to the Gyirong border crossing into Nepal. A catastrophic mudslide last week tore the road apart.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:40Original
MAJORNepal-China floods death toll exceeds 1,000, with about 4,500 still missing
The death toll from floods in Nepal and China has surpassed 1,000, while around 4,500 people remain missing. Security and rescue personnel prepared to airlift a flood victim from Nepal’s Rasuwa district.
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TTRT World★★★★★2026-09-01 06:16Original
MAJORHow catastrophic flash floods devastated the remote Nepal-China border crossing
Catastrophic floods at Gyirong in China and Rasuwagadhi in Nepal swept through the remote border crossing, carrying mud, boulders, ice and rock and destroying buildings, vehicles, the Friendship Bridge and border facilities. More than 100 Indians may have been nearby, while at least 275 Indians remain missing in Nepal.
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BBBC News★★★★★2026-09-01 06:02Original
MAJOROn the frontline: BBC visits town erased by floods on Nepal-China border
Devastating floods struck Nepal last week, killing 939 people and leaving 3,925 missing. Towns in the worst-hit Rasuwa district have been transformed, while Shyaphrubesi near Gyirong in China’s Xizang has been reduced almost entirely to hardened mud and rubble. Rescue efforts continue, with workers still trapped in tunnels, as survivors recall the disaster with fear and grief.
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BBBC Chinese★★★★★2026-09-01 05:45Original
MAJORNepal landslide death toll rises to 974 — TV
Nepal’s landslide death toll has climbed to 974, China Central Television reported, citing the latest figures from Nepalese police. The toll was recorded at 8 p.m. local time on August 31. Preliminary reports say flooding in northern Nepal began after a landslide near the China border, about 20 kilometers northwest of the Rasuwagadhi crossing.
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Injured rescue dogs continue search after Xizang mudslide
Three rescue dogs with paw abrasions and worn-out protective boots are continuing the search at the Gyirong Port mudslide site in Xizang. Despite harsh terrain, cold, fog and the risk of secondary disasters, they are helping teams inspect debris, mud-covered blind spots and ravines for missing people after receiving medical treatment.
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CChina News Service★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 03:02Original
MAJORHimalayan disaster kills 903 in Nepal as roughly 80 Americans remain unaccounted for
The State Department says roughly 80 Americans remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding in Nepal, while 13 have reached safety. Nepalese officials report 903 deaths, about 4,200 people still missing and more than 10,000 rescued, including foreign nationals.
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FFox News★★★★★2026-09-01 00:07Original
MAJORGlacial flood death toll surpasses 900 in Nepal and Tibet
Rescuers worked through mud and debris Monday after devastating glacial floods along the China-Nepal border killed more than 900 people. Nearly 4,500 remain missing, while teams continue a desperate search after entire communities were swept away.
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FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-31 23:34Original
Urgent race to rescue survivors after flood disaster
An American couple who escaped the flood alive shared video of their ordeal. NBC News correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer reports on the urgent effort to rescue survivors.
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NNBC News★★★★☆2026-08-31 23:15Original

PoliticsChina ready to deepen energy cooperation with Russia, including Power of Siberia 2 — MFA

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing is prepared to advance broad cooperation with Russia, particularly in energy and the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline. He said the two countries maintain close cooperation under their leaders’ strategic guidance and that China is ready to deepen practical bilateral ties based on mutual respect and benefit.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:50

China ready to deepen energy cooperation with Russia, including Power of Siberia 2 — MFA

EconomyBodycote agrees £1.84bn takeover by US buyout firm Veritas

Bodycote has agreed to a £1.84bn takeover by US buyout firm Veritas. The deal is the latest in a flurry of transactions taking UK companies off the London market.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:48

Bodycote agrees £1.84bn takeover by US buyout firm Veritas

WorldIsrael transfers Palestinian journalist Bushra al-Tawil to solitary confinement

Israel has transferred Palestinian journalist Bushra al-Tawil to solitary confinement. The 33-year-old was arrested in February and later placed under administrative detention.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:47

Israel transfers Palestinian journalist Bushra al-Tawil to solitary confinement

PoliticsZambia’s president to begin second term as rival remains detained

Hakainde Hichilema is set to be sworn in for a second five-year term after winning Zambia’s disputed election with 60% of the official vote. His main rival, Brian Mundubile, was detained and charged with treason after alleging the result was tampered with. EU observers raised concerns about tallying and verification procedures.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:43

Zambia’s president to begin second term as rival remains detained

WorldTeen faces life sentence over livestream of San Diego mosque attack

A 17-year-old girl has been indicted in North Carolina on murder and conspiracy charges over her alleged role in livestreaming and distributing footage of a May attack on a San Diego mosque that killed three people.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:39

Teen faces life sentence over livestream of San Diego mosque attack

US teen charged with aiding San Diego mosque shooters to share livestream and manifesto
Seventeen-year-old Sarah Santiago will be prosecuted as an adult, according to a release from prosecutor James O'Neill's office. She is charged with helping San Diego mosque shooters share a livestream and manifesto.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-01 05:50Original

EconomyChina’s photovoltaic capacity surpasses coal power for the first time

China’s installed photovoltaic capacity reached 1.286 billion kilowatts by the end of July, overtaking coal-fired power for the first time and becoming the country’s largest power source by installed capacity, the National Energy Administration said Tuesday.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:38

China’s photovoltaic capacity surpasses coal power for the first time

Solar Surpasses Coal as China’s Top Source of Power Capacity
Solar panels have overtaken coal as China’s largest source of power capacity, marking a key milestone in the country’s green-energy expansion.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:30Original

WorldChina-Egypt ties deepen through diverse exchanges after 70 years of diplomatic relations

China and Egypt are marking 70 years of diplomatic relations as cooperation expands beyond trade and investment into digital technology, green energy and cultural exchanges. After China introduced zero tariffs for products from 53 African countries including Egypt, Egyptian exports to China rose 199.8% year on year in the first half of 2026. The China-Egypt TEDA Suez zone has attracted more than 200 companies.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 06:37

China-Egypt ties deepen through diverse exchanges after 70 years of diplomatic relations

China-Egypt ties deepen through diverse exchanges after 70 years of relations
China and Egypt are marking 70 years of diplomatic relations as cooperation expands beyond trade and investment into digital technology, green energy and cultural exchanges. China has been Egypt’s largest trading partner for 14 consecutive years, while Egypt’s exports to China rose 199.8% year on year in the first half of 2026 after China introduced zero tariffs for products from 53 African diplomatic partners.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:37Original
Xi Jinping publishes signed article in Egyptian media ahead of state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping published a signed article in Egypt’s Al-Ahram, Al-Akhbar and Al-Gomhuria newspapers before his state visit. He highlighted seven decades of China-Egypt friendship and cooperation and said he looked forward to working with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-01 02:20Original
Full text of Xi Jinping's signed article in Egyptian media
Ahead of his state visit to Egypt, Chinese President Xi Jinping published a signed article in Al-Ahram, Al-Akhbar and Al-Gomhuria. He looked back on 70 years of China-Egypt diplomatic ties and said he hoped to work with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership.
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Xi says China will deepen comprehensive strategic partnership with Egypt
In a signed article published by Egyptian media ahead of his state visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China is ready to deepen its comprehensive strategic partnership with Egypt. He urged greater mutual trust, broader cooperation, development-strategy coordination and stronger China-Arab and China-Africa collaboration.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-01 01:09Original
Xi says China to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership with Egypt
In a signed article published ahead of his state visit to Egypt, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China is ready to deepen the countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership. He called for stronger mutual trust, expanded Belt and Road cooperation, broader exchanges, and closer coordination on China-Arab and China-Africa initiatives.
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Xi says China-Egypt ties a benchmark for China-Arab, China-Africa cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China-Egypt relations have become a benchmark for collective cooperation between China and Arab states and between China and Africa. In a signed article ahead of his state visit to Egypt, Xi described the countries as close brothers, reliable partners in win-win cooperation and sincere friends grounded in equality and mutual trust.
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CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-01 01:02Original
Full text of Xi's signed article in Egyptian media
Ahead of his state visit to Egypt, Chinese President Xi Jinping published a signed article in Al-Ahram, Al-Akhbar and Al-Gomhuria marking 70 years of China-Egypt diplomatic ties. Xi said he looked forward to renewing friendship with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and exploring cooperation to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership, describing the relationship as a model for China’s cooperation with Arab states and Africa.
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CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-01 01:01Original
Xi says China ready to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership with Egypt
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China is ready to deepen its comprehensive strategic partnership with Egypt. In a signed article ahead of his state visit, Xi urged closer mutual trust, broader cooperation including Belt and Road projects, and stronger coordination on China-Arab and China-Africa cooperation and global issues.
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CChina News Service★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:58Original

EconomyCitigroup to raise North Asia desk headcount by 25% as Invesco names new Asia-Pacific chief

Citigroup said it will increase staffing across its North Asia and Japan corporate banking desk network by 25% after client activity grew by double digits. Invesco has also announced plans to keep expanding in Asia and appointed a new head for the Asia-Pacific region.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:36

Citigroup to raise North Asia desk headcount by 25% as Invesco names new Asia-Pacific chief

SportsUS Open: Alcaraz wins on return, aggressive Sabalenka advances

Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka won in straight sets in the US Open first round. Alcaraz, returning after 139 days out with a wrist injury, defeated Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, while Sabalenka beat Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4. Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek also reached the second round.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:36

US Open: Alcaraz wins on return, aggressive Sabalenka advances

EconomyChina's August factory activity picks up as demand improves, PMI shows

China’s manufacturing sector expanded at a faster pace in August, with output, new orders and exports all accelerating, according to a private-sector survey.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:35

China's August factory activity picks up as demand improves, PMI shows

WorldDrones, Patriots and cash for Ukraine in spotlight as EU ministers gather in Ireland

EU ministers are gathering in Ireland for talks on security and defence threats spilling beyond Europe’s eastern flank. Support for Ukraine involving drones, Patriot systems and funding is in the spotlight.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:34

Drones, Patriots and cash for Ukraine in spotlight as EU ministers gather in Ireland

Europe Today: EU defence ministers meet amid increased Russian threats as French election campaign gathers pace
EU defence ministers are meeting as hybrid-war attacks in Europe escalate. Europe Today examines rising threat levels linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine, previews the French election campaign and features interviews with MEPs Terry Reintke and Juan Fernando López Aguilar.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:01Original

EconomyHow prices in Tunisia have skyrocketed since the Arab Spring

Al Jazeera compares the prices of everyday food in Tunisia with their levels before the 2010 revolution. The dinar has lost half its dollar value, raising import costs, while unsubsidised food prices surged: tomatoes rose 113 percent, chicken 118 percent, cooking oil 129 percent and carrots 428 percent. Subsidised staples have remained fixed, creating a two-tier food basket.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:34

How prices in Tunisia have skyrocketed since the Arab Spring

CulturePortugal: Kiala aims to bring Black authors from the margins to the heart of publishing

Founded by Elga Fontes, Kiala entered the publishing market in May to address the shortage of Black authors and demonstrate that their work extends beyond racism, discrimination and suffering. It plans to release two books in 2026, with its 2027 list already agreed.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:34

Portugal: Kiala aims to bring Black authors from the margins to the heart of publishing

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WorldUkraine updates: Russia hits Kyiv for sixth straight day

Russia attacked Kyiv for a sixth consecutive day, with a ballistic missile hitting a railway depot and killing at least seven people. Fires and further casualties were reported across the capital and Kyiv region. Estonia said drones briefly entered its airspace, prompting a NATO response, as EU defense ministers met to discuss Ukraine’s air defenses and Moscow’s “hybrid” threat.

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DDWOriginal★★★★★2026-09-01 06:34

Ukraine updates: Russia hits Kyiv for sixth straight day

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WorldIsraeli forces demolish Palestinian Christian home, illegal settlers displace another family

Israeli forces demolished a Palestinian Christian home, while illegal settlers displaced another family. Taybeh in the occupied West Bank is the only remaining Palestinian town whose population is entirely Christian.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:32

Israeli forces demolish Palestinian Christian home, illegal settlers displace another family

WorldUkraine’s General Staff says Russia has lost 1.49 million troops since invasion began

Ukraine’s General Staff says Russian forces have suffered about 1,489,640 troop losses since the full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, including 1,440 over the past day. It also reported extensive Russian equipment losses but has not disclosed Ukraine’s own figures, citing operational secrecy. Western estimates likewise put Russian casualties substantially higher than Ukraine’s.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 06:32

Ukraine’s General Staff says Russia has lost 1.49 million troops since invasion began

PoliticsMyanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing set to visit Vietnam as re-engagement drive continues

Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar’s junta chief who became president, is due to make an official visit to Vietnam on Sept. 4-6 at President To Lam’s invitation, state media in the two countries reported Tuesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:30

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing set to visit Vietnam as re-engagement drive continues

EconomyLSE prepares to launch tokenised stocks in digital markets push

The London Stock Exchange is preparing to launch tokenised stocks. Its partnership with Kraken’s owner is the latest indication of the UK’s effort to become a hub for crypto-asset trading.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:30

LSE prepares to launch tokenised stocks in digital markets push

WorldChina and Egypt mark 70 years of ties with growing cooperation

China and Egypt are marking 70 years since establishing diplomatic relations in 2026. Since ties were forged on May 30, 1956, cooperation has expanded across trade, tourism and other areas, with bilateral trade reaching $20.79 billion in 2025.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:30

China and Egypt mark 70 years of ties with growing cooperation

Science‘Glaciers in Himalayas retreating’: Nepal floods triggered by glacier collapse and massive landslide

Glaciologist Joseph Shea says the disaster was a compound event, with a glacier failure occurring alongside a massive landslide. He places it within the Himalayas’ established transformation under climate change and says scientists may need to detect subtle warning signs of rare, devastating cascading hazards.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:26

‘Glaciers in Himalayas retreating’: Nepal floods triggered by glacier collapse and massive landslide

EconomyShein shares fall on Hong Kong debut as parcel duties and Iran costs bite

Shein’s shares fell on their Hong Kong debut after the company’s unsuccessful attempts to list in New York and London. US tariffs and rising shipping costs are squeezing profits at the fast-fashion giant.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:26

Shein shares fall on Hong Kong debut as parcel duties and Iran costs bite

Shein shares fall after Hong Kong debut highlights its China roots
Shares in fast-fashion online retailer Shein fell after the company began trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange following a lengthy delay, with the debut spotlighting its China roots.
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TThe Associated Press★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:00Original
Shein shares fall nearly 8% in weak Hong Kong debut
Fast-fashion giant Shein fell nearly 8% on its first trading day in Hong Kong on September 1. After unsuccessful attempts to list in the US and UK, the company is now valued at about a quarter of its peak and faces higher trade costs, tighter scrutiny and stronger competition.
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BBBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-09-01 05:24Original
Shein shares slump in Hong Kong after long-awaited IPO
China-founded global online fashion giant Shein made an underwhelming debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with its shares falling after a years-long effort to enter capital markets.
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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 04:30Original
Shein shares fall nearly 8% in Hong Kong debut
Fast-fashion giant Shein fell almost 8% on its first day of trading in Hong Kong after unsuccessful efforts to list in the US and UK. The offering raised HK$13.6bn and valued the company at $26.3bn, as labour, environmental and regulatory concerns, competition and trade tensions weigh on its prospects.
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BBBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 02:51Original
Shein shares slide 10% in Hong Kong trading debut
Fast-fashion retailer Shein’s shares fell 10% on their Hong Kong trading debut after the company completed its long-delayed initial public offering at a bargain-basement valuation.
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FFinancial Times★★★☆☆2026-09-01 02:19Original
Shein Shares Fall in Hong Kong Debut, Testing Demand for Consumer Stocks
Shein Global Holdings Ltd. shares dropped as much as 10% in their Hong Kong debut. The initial public offering had raised HK$13.6 billion, or $1.7 billion.
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BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 02:00Original
Fast-fashion giant Shein shares fall 7% in Hong Kong debut
Fast-fashion giant Shein’s shares fell 7% as the company made its Hong Kong market debut on Tuesday, following years of attempts to go public.
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CCNBC★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 01:34Original

WorldDeep-sea team joins search for missing after Cyprus ferry disaster

A specialist deep-water search team from Turkey was expected to arrive on Tuesday as emergency crews continued looking for 20 people missing after a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus.

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Deep-sea team joins search for missing after Cyprus ferry disaster

WorldCNBC Daily Open: A surprise seat for Russia at the G20 table

Russia’s finance minister appears at the G20 meeting in North Carolina, prompting dismay among European officials.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:24

CNBC Daily Open: A surprise seat for Russia at the G20 table

TechHong Kong tops Asia in tech innovation ecosystem rankings: white paper

A joint white paper from Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and CB Insights gave Hong Kong’s technology innovation ecosystem 370 points, placing it first in Asia and fifth worldwide. The report assessed high-growth startups and future unicorns, and said the Chinese mainland leads Asia’s Physical AI wave while Asia leads global funding growth in robotics and artificial intelligence.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:18

Hong Kong tops Asia in tech innovation ecosystem rankings: white paper

EconomyPartners Group replaces chief executive as pressure grows on flagship fund

David Layton will step down as chief executive of Swiss private equity manager Partners Group after a surge in redemption requests hit the company’s share price.

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Partners Group replaces chief executive as pressure grows on flagship fund

OtherDaily News Brief, September 1

This is the daily news brief for September 1.

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Daily News Brief, September 1

PoliticsWhat does Iceland’s ‘No’ vote mean for EU enlargement policy?

Iceland will not reopen negotiations on EU membership after 58.2% voted against doing so in Saturday’s referendum. The result raises questions about whether the EU can still attract stable, wealthy democracies for reasons beyond financial benefits.

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What does Iceland’s ‘No’ vote mean for EU enlargement policy?

Iceland’s EU ties mean its rejection is not a Brexit-style verdict
Icelanders voted 52.8% to 47.2% against reopening EU accession talks, dealing Brussels a setback but not signaling a wish to isolate the country from the bloc. Through the EEA and Schengen, Iceland already shares much of the EU’s economic and regulatory framework. Fishing interests drove opposition, while Reykjavík and the rest of the island divided sharply.
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EconomyJapan faces policy reckoning as Bessent calls time on big stimulus

The United States did not join Japan’s efforts to shore up the yen without conditions. This week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spelled out the terms, putting Japan under pressure to reassess its policy stance.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:15

Japan faces policy reckoning as Bessent calls time on big stimulus

WorldCommission warns of worsening health of Palestinian women detainees in Israeli jails

A commission has warned that the health of Palestinian women detained in Israeli jails is deteriorating. Palestinian figures estimated that about 9,400 Palestinians were held in Israeli prisons as of early July.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:14

Commission warns of worsening health of Palestinian women detainees in Israeli jails

CultureEx-gang leader ‘Keffe D’ found guilty in Tupac Shakur murder

A Las Vegas jury convicted former Los Angeles gang member Duane “Keffe D” Davis of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur in the 1996 shooting. Prosecutors said Davis organised the attack after a casino confrontation, while his defence called his alleged confessions fiction. Davis plans to appeal and could receive life without parole.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:10

Ex-gang leader ‘Keffe D’ found guilty in Tupac Shakur murder

Former gang leader convicted in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder
A Las Vegas jury convicted former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors said Davis arranged the revenge attack and handed a gun to men in the car; his later accounts of the killing helped revive the case.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-01 04:29Original
Ex-gang boss found guilty of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s murder
Former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been convicted of murder with a deadly weapon for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s fatal 1996 drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. Davis, who said he would appeal, was accused of ordering the attack and supplying the gun used by his nephew. The verdict is the first conviction in the nearly 30-year-old cold case.
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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-01 04:20Original
Jury convicts Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis of first-degree murder in Tupac Shakur killing
A jury found Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis guilty of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur. The verdict ends decades of speculation and conspiracy theories among fans worldwide; Davis is expected to appeal.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-01 03:51Original
Jury convicts Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis of first-degree murder in Tupac Shakur killing
A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur. The verdict ends decades of speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding the high-profile case, which remained unresolved for nearly 30 years. Davis is expected to appeal.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-01 03:51Original
Inside court as Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis is found guilty of Tupac murder
After two hours of deliberation, a jury found 63-year-old Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. BBC presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty describes the atmosphere inside the courtroom as the verdict was delivered.
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BBBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 02:30Original
Ex-gang leader found guilty in Tupac Shakur’s murder
A Las Vegas jury found former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty in the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis was accused of orchestrating the killing and is the only person ever tried or convicted in the case.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-01 01:47Original
Las Vegas jury finds ex-gang leader Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis guilty of Tupac Shakur murder
A Las Vegas jury has found former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur. Davis was accused of orchestrating the killing.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-01 01:47Original
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s murder
A jury has convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur. It is the first conviction in a case that has held hip-hop fans’ attention for decades.
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CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-01 01:01Original

EconomyIndia’s factory growth hits five-year low in August as demand weakens, PMI shows

India’s manufacturing sector grew at its slowest pace in five years in August as weak demand led to the first job losses in more than two years, according to a survey.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:10

India’s factory growth hits five-year low in August as demand weakens, PMI shows

EconomyOil prices climb as US-Iran attacks stoke fears of escalation

Oil prices rose after the United States and Iran exchanged fire for the first time in more than a month, raising fears that the Middle East conflict could escalate. Brent crude topped $91 a barrel, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained heavily constrained. A tanker was struck by unidentified projectiles, with no casualties or claim of responsibility reported.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 06:07

Oil prices climb as US-Iran attacks stoke fears of escalation

WorldClashes in Syria’s Sweida with ‘outlaw groups’ injure four security personnel

Clashes with what were described as “outlaw groups” in Syria’s Sweida wounded four security personnel.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:06

Clashes in Syria’s Sweida with ‘outlaw groups’ injure four security personnel

SportsYang Hansen’s late layup lifts China past Lebanon

Yang Hansen scored with 2.2 seconds left to give China an 89-87 win over Lebanon in the second round of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Zhuji, Zhejiang. Coming off the bench, Yang led China with 19 points, nine rebounds and three assists. The victory moved China to 5-3 and third in Group F.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:05

Yang Hansen’s late layup lifts China past Lebanon

Yang Hansen’s layup lifts China past Lebanon in World Cup qualifier
Yang Hansen scored a layup with 2.2 seconds left to give China an 89-87 win over Lebanon in the second round of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Zhuji, Zhejiang. Coming off the bench, Yang led China with 19 points, nine rebounds and three assists. China improved to 5-3 and sits third in Group F.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:05Original

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WorldLive: Deadly Russian air attack hits railway depot in Kyiv

Ukrainian authorities said Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv early Tuesday, apparently targeting energy and railway infrastructure. At least seven people were killed when a railway depot was hit, marking the sixth straight day of Russian attacks on the capital.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★★2026-09-01 06:04

Live: Deadly Russian air attack hits railway depot in Kyiv

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MAJORAt least four killed as Russia launches nighttime ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv
At least four people were killed after Russia launched ballistic missile attacks against Ukraine’s capital overnight. The barrage was the latest in a run of daily strikes across several Ukrainian regions, as Kyiv struggles to stop some aerial attacks amid shortages of interceptor missiles.
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MAJORRussian ‘ballistic strike’ on Kyiv rail depot kills at least seven, Ukraine rail chief says
Ukraine’s rail chief said a Russian “ballistic strike” hit a rail depot in Kyiv, killing at least seven people. Earlier, Ukrainian officials reported at least four dead and more than a dozen wounded in what they described as a “massive” Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and nearby areas.
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Eeuronews★★★★★2026-09-01 04:11Original
Massive Russian missile attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas kills four
Russia launched what was described as a “massive” missile attack on Kyiv and nearby areas, killing at least four people.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-01 02:49Original

EconomyFrance targets Shein and Temu with fast-fashion fines

France began imposing penalties on the most extreme end of fast fashion on Tuesday, seeking to curb a surge in cheap clothing sales through e-commerce platforms including Shein and Temu.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:00

France targets Shein and Temu with fast-fashion fines

WorldIndia Ordered to Uphold Pakistan Water Treaty and Curb Kashmir Dam

An international arbitration panel ruled Monday that India must comply with a decades-old treaty governing rivers shared with Pakistan and restrict construction on a hydropower project in Kashmir.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 06:00

India Ordered to Uphold Pakistan Water Treaty and Curb Kashmir Dam

WorldUS clears $800 million military sale to bolster Iraq’s security

The US State Department says a proposed $800 million military package would strengthen Iraq’s security capabilities.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 05:55

US clears $800 million military sale to bolster Iraq’s security

US approves $800 million military helicopter sale to Iraq
The U.S. State Department said on Monday that it had approved an $800 million military sale of helicopters to Iraq.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-31 23:05Original

EconomyNortheast China’s ‘Magnesium Capital’ goes global through high-end transformation

Dashiqiao in Liaoning, known as China’s “Magnesium Capital,” is shifting from exporting raw materials to producing high-end magnesium products based on independent core technologies. Local firms now export specialized fertilizers, feed additives and premium refractory materials to numerous countries, while smart manufacturing supports more consistent quality.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 05:54

Northeast China’s ‘Magnesium Capital’ goes global through high-end transformation

PoliticsFocus: Poland pivots to home-grown defence production as it builds Europe’s biggest army

As Poland builds Europe’s biggest army, it is turning to domestic and other Central European defence companies to reduce reliance on distant suppliers that cannot quickly increase deliveries, according to government officials and companies.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 05:50

Focus: Poland pivots to home-grown defence production as it builds Europe’s biggest army

PoliticsNew Russia sanctions bill faces opposition in US House

A bill proposing fresh sanctions on Russia is facing substantial resistance in the US House of Representatives, leaving its future uncertain, Politico reported. Democrats oppose it while Republicans have shown little enthusiasm, and House leaders did not schedule a vote this week. The measure would target Russian officials and state companies, impose secondary sanctions on trading partners and allow 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 05:49

New Russia sanctions bill faces opposition in US House

SocietySouth Korean officer admits closing missing-person cases to avoid work

A South Korean officer, identified by his surname Bu, admitted falsely claiming to have contacted missing people before closing their cases without checking on them. Police say he improperly closed at least two prominent cases; four bodies have been found on Jeju in recent weeks.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 05:47

South Korean officer admits closing missing-person cases to avoid work

EconomyGold slips as traders await US jobs data and monitor Middle East tensions

Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday as traders weighed tensions in the Middle East and awaited key US labor-market data due this week. The figures could influence expectations for Federal Reserve monetary policy.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 05:45

Gold slips as traders await US jobs data and monitor Middle East tensions

WorldAustralian missing in Nepal-Tibet floods found alive

An Australian unaccounted for after floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border has contacted Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade from Tibet and is receiving consular support. The number of missing Australians has fallen to 42. The disaster’s death toll has reached 939, with more than 4,400 still missing on both sides of the border.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 05:43

Australian missing in Nepal-Tibet floods found alive

MAJORHundreds of Hydropower Workers Trapped in Tunnels: Nepal’s Underground Nightmare
Glacial collapse in Nepal’s Himalayan region unleashed catastrophic floods of mud and debris, destroying roads, bridges and villages. The government says more than 900 people have died and 3,925 remain missing, while hundreds of hydropower workers are still trapped in tunnels at damaged projects. Rescuers are clearing debris and trying to deliver air and food.
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BBBC Chinese★★★★★2026-09-01 04:44Original
Road crews reach toughest stretch in Gyirong mudslide rescue
Crews clearing the G216 have reached the final kilometer toward Gyirong Port, where a sharp bend, limited space and fast river currents are slowing progress. China has mobilized 2,141 rescuers to search the mudslide zone, where 16 people died and 546 remain missing after an ice-rock avalanche in Nepal triggered the disaster.
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Live news: Penny Wong has ‘grave concerns’ for 43 Australians missing after Nepal-Tibet flash flood
An RAAF flight carrying hygiene kits, shelter materials and solar lights is due to leave for Nepal. Penny Wong says Australia has grave concerns for 43 citizens missing after the Nepal-Tibet flash flood and is working with Nepali and Chinese authorities on the search. More than 4,400 people remain missing and over 930 deaths have been confirmed.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-31 20:52Original
Nepal disaster: fake and AI images flood social media as deaths mount
As deadly floods strike the Nepal-China border, fake and misleading footage is spreading across social media. Viral posts include AI-generated material and recycled videos from India, Chile and Alaska. Some have drawn millions of views, exploiting the tragedy for engagement and clicks or helping spread conspiracy theories.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-08-31 20:00Original
MAJORHundreds feared trapped in hydropower tunnels as Nepal-China flood deaths surpass 950
Rescuers raced Monday to reach hundreds of workers believed trapped after catastrophic floods buried hydropower-site tunnels along the Nepal-China border. The rising death toll has left families increasingly desperate as they search for missing loved ones.
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FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-31 18:34Original
MAJORNepal rescuers blast hillside to reach trapped hydropower workers
Rescuers in Nepal are using explosives to break through a hillside and pumping air into tunnels in an effort to reach more than 600 hydropower workers believed trapped along the Trishuli River. The flood disaster’s death toll has reached 939, while the number missing was revised to 3,925.
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BBBC News★★★★★2026-08-31 17:16Original
Principal who saved 900 students recalls Nepal’s devastating flood
Nepalese principal Rajendra Dawadi recalls evacuating more than 900 students to safety as devastating floods swept through the area, before seeing his school vanish beneath the water. The floods have killed over 900 people and left nearly 5,000 missing.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-31 17:12Original

WorldColombia president says government air strikes killed 20 alleged guerrillas

Colombia’s new right-wing president, Abelardo de la Espriella, said Monday that fresh government air strikes in the south killed 20 alleged members of the Central General Staff armed group. The administration also conducted two deadly strikes in August; sources inside Colombia’s forensics authority said at least four minors were killed.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-01 05:42

Colombia president says government air strikes killed 20 alleged guerrillas

WorldUNHCR says it has no role in Malaysia’s planned repatriation of Myanmar refugees

The U.N. refugee agency said Tuesday it was not involved in Malaysia’s planned return of Myanmar refugees and warned that the war-torn country remains unsafe for them to go back to.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 05:40

UNHCR says it has no role in Malaysia’s planned repatriation of Myanmar refugees

EconomyChina’s SOE profits rise 0.6% in January-July

China’s state-owned and state-controlled enterprises recorded combined profits of 2.509 trillion yuan in the first seven months of 2026, up 0.6% year on year, Ministry of Finance data showed. Operating revenue fell 2.4% to 46.447 trillion yuan, while taxes payable rose 5% and the end-July asset-liability ratio reached 65.6%.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 05:39

China’s SOE profits rise 0.6% in January-July

WorldYemeni army says it intercepted Houthi boat attack near Red Sea islands

The Yemeni army says it intercepted a Houthi boat attack near islands in the Red Sea.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 05:36

Yemeni army says it intercepted Houthi boat attack near Red Sea islands

EconomyMorning Bid: The dog days are over

Tom Westbrook looks ahead to the day’s trading in European and global markets.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 05:35

Morning Bid: The dog days are over

WorldChina warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan presence at Pacific Islands Forum

China said it had serious concerns about Taiwan attending the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau and warned there would be “consequences”, without specifying what they would be. Australia and New Zealand said the forum, not an outside country, decides who attends.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 05:34

China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan presence at Pacific Islands Forum

China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan’s attendance at Pacific leaders meeting
China said it had serious concerns about Taiwan attending the annual Pacific Islands Forum in Palau and warned of “consequences” after the democratically governed island joined Monday’s opening ceremony.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-01 01:01Original

SocietyMeth found hidden inside McMuffin during Western Australia police car search

Police say they found about 3.5 grams of methylamphetamine in a ziplock bag wedged inside a bacon-and-egg McMuffin during a car search in Broome. A 39-year-old man has been charged with possessing a prohibited drug with intent to sell or supply and is due in court on 9 September.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 05:32

Meth found hidden inside McMuffin during Western Australia police car search

SocietyKenya aviation workers end strike that disrupted flights, officials say

Kenya’s aviation workers have called off a strike that disrupted flights at the country’s main international and other airports, Transport Minister Davis Chirchir and union leader Moss Ndiema said Tuesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 05:30

Kenya aviation workers end strike that disrupted flights, officials say

EconomyMore Warshology

The piece examines Kevin Warsh’s mysterious monetarism and his relationship with the Treasury.

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More Warshology

WorldIsraeli forces raze West Bank homes as EU weighs ban on settlement goods

Violence described as pogroms continues in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli forces demolished homes in Birzeit and Nablus while settlers raided Burqa and attacked Palestinians. Ireland is urging EU members to jointly sanction goods from illegal Israeli settlements, including through possible licensing restrictions, tariffs or a ban.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 05:27

Israeli forces raze West Bank homes as EU weighs ban on settlement goods

Newspaper: Over 200 prominent Israelis urge PM to end West Bank violence
More than 200 prominent Israelis signed a June letter urging the government to stop attacks against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, The New York Times reported. The signatories included two former prime ministers, over three dozen retired Army and Air Force generals, former intelligence chiefs, rabbis, a Nobel laureate and a leading novelist. They accused Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of failing to halt the violence and pursuing a policy implicating the military, Shin Bet and police.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-01 05:08Original

WorldCan Europe fill the vacuum as UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon winds up?

UNIFIL’s nearly 50-year mandate in southern Lebanon is due to expire at the end of 2026. The EU is considering a three-year military and civilian mission to advise and train Lebanon’s armed forces and police, while analysts warn that a temporary vacuum could benefit Israel and shift oversight toward bilateral coordination.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 05:25

Can Europe fill the vacuum as UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon winds up?

EconomyYen holds near 160 as Bessent pressures BOJ and bonds sell off

The yen steadied near 160 per dollar on Tuesday after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent intensified pressure on the Bank of Japan to raise rates this month. Investors remained cautious as bonds sold off following renewed attacks in the Gulf.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 05:25

Yen holds near 160 as Bessent pressures BOJ and bonds sell off