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BREAKINGIran hits back after US launches new strikes

PoliticsDemocratic Rep. Stephen Lynch defeats younger challenger in Massachusetts primary

NBC News projects that Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch has defeated a younger, more progressive challenger in the Massachusetts primary. The race was the highest-profile remaining test for a House incumbent after a turbulent primary season.

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Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch defeats younger challenger in Massachusetts primary
Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch defeats younger challenger in Massachusetts primary

EconomyChina’s sweater hubs expand global presence as exports grow

Sweater-making hubs in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, are strengthening their international reach amid rising exports. Honghe produces 400 million sweaters a year for more than 50 countries and regions, while Puyuan is upgrading toward high-end knitwear and expanding overseas sales through an international trading platform.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 03:05

China’s sweater hubs expand global presence as exports grow

PoliticsAnalysis: The US trade war strategy is to troll Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who withdrew from US trade talks last week over what he called American intransigence, is now seeking to restart negotiations. The analysis argues that provoking Canada is central to the US trade war strategy.

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Analysis: The US trade war strategy is to troll Canada
Analysis: The US trade war strategy is to troll Canada
  • Canada’s Carney says US must ‘start being serious’ to resolve trade dispute
    Canada’s Carney says US must ‘start being serious’ to resolve trade dispute

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rebuked what he called Washington’s flippant handling of the trade dispute, saying talks could resume once the US stopped mocking and posturing and took the issues seriously. Tensions have also risen over tariffs, proposed trade conditions and remarks challenging Canada’s sovereignty.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-01 20:08Original
  • Canada's Carney says US must get serious before trade talks can resume
    Canada's Carney says US must get serious before trade talks can resume

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters on Tuesday that the United States needs to start taking the issue seriously and stop trying to act tough before talks on a possible trade deal can restart.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-01 20:01Original
  • Carney fires back at Trump as US-Canada trade fight escalates
    Carney fires back at Trump as US-Canada trade fight escalates

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Trump administration needs to “stop doing memes, stop throwing shade and stop trying to be tough” as the trade dispute between the United States and Canada escalates.

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    AABC News★★★★☆2026-09-01 17:28Original
  • Carney Says Trade Talks Can Resume if US Stops ‘Throwing Shade’
    Carney Says Trade Talks Can Resume if US Stops ‘Throwing Shade’

    Prime Minister Mark Carney said he still believes Canada and the US can reach a mutually beneficial trade deal, but talks cannot restart while Trump administration officials publicly insult Canada.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-01 17:02Original
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WorldUS and Iran exchange attacks as lull in war appears over

The United States and Iran returned to a wartime footing after their most significant exchange in weeks. Washington threatened even more devastating strikes, while Iran protested an attack it said killed five people and wounded dozens of civilians at a wedding.

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US and Iran exchange attacks as lull in war appears over
US and Iran exchange attacks as lull in war appears over
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  • US military says it completed latest wave of strikes on Iran
    MAJORUS military says it completed latest wave of strikes on Iran

    The U.S. military said Tuesday night that it had completed its latest strikes on Iran, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps positions. The action followed a weekend exchange of fire as the war with Iran escalated.

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    RReuters★★★★★2026-09-02 02:10Original
  • CNBC Daily Open: Groundhog Day in the Gulf
    CNBC Daily Open: Groundhog Day in the Gulf

    The latest U.S.-Iran strikes sent oil prices and bond yields sharply higher, shifted expectations toward a Federal Reserve rate hike rather than a cut, and prompted Vladimir Putin to publicly back Tehran.

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    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-02 01:57Original
  • Brent rises more than 2% after tit-for-tat U.S.-Iran strikes
    Brent rises more than 2% after tit-for-tat U.S.-Iran strikes

    Oil prices rose Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate after the U.S. attacked Iran and Tehran reportedly struck back at U.S. allies. Brent crude gained more than 2%.

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    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-02 01:53Original
  • Middle East live: Iran says latest US strikes kill 11 people
    MAJORMiddle East live: Iran says latest US strikes kill 11 people

    Iranian state media says US strikes in two separate incidents killed 11 people, including four at a wedding in southern Iran. The attacks followed US strikes on what Washington described as Iranian military targets and Iranian missile and drone fire at sites across the Middle East, ending a month-long lull and escalating hostilities.

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    FFrance 24★★★★★2026-09-02 01:38Original
  • Asian markets tumble as US-Iran fighting lifts oil and bond yields
    Asian markets tumble as US-Iran fighting lifts oil and bond yields

    Asian stocks fell sharply at the start of Wednesday trading as panic sparked by the bond market spread into the region. Renewed U.S. attacks on Iran also drove oil prices higher.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-02 00:50Original
  • US strikes on Iranian port city hit wedding party
    US strikes on Iranian port city hit wedding party

    Iran says a series of US strikes near the southern port city of Sirik killed at least four people, including a child at a wedding party. Iran’s health ministry says 50 others were injured in the attacks.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-02 00:47Original
  • U.S. completes fresh strikes on Iran as Mideast tensions flare again
    MAJORU.S. completes fresh strikes on Iran as Mideast tensions flare again

    U.S. forces completed another wave of strikes inside Iran on Tuesday, hitting multiple sites linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as tensions in the Middle East flared again.

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    CCNBC★★★★★2026-09-02 00:44Original
  • Iran says US strike hit wedding in Sirik, vows ‘firm response’
    MAJORIran says US strike hit wedding in Sirik, vows ‘firm response’

    Iran says a US strike hit a wedding in Sirik as attacks targeted sites across the country. Tehran vows a “firm response.”

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    TTRT World★★★★★2026-09-02 00:00Original
  • Iran war live: US bombs Iran as Tehran retaliates against Gulf neighbours and Jordan
    MAJORIran war live: US bombs Iran as Tehran retaliates against Gulf neighbours and Jordan

    Tehran has promised “severe punishment” and retaliation against Washington after a new wave of US attacks, while striking back at Gulf neighbours and Jordan.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-02 00:00Original

EconomyWhy bond yields are rising and why everyone should care

Government bond interest rates are rising again worldwide, increasing borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. The move is also fueling concern that governments may be issuing more debt than financial markets can absorb.

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Why bond yields are rising and why everyone should care
Why bond yields are rising and why everyone should care

ScienceFatal Floods Expose Threats to Hydropower in the Roof of the World

The disaster in Nepal is the latest indication that climate change is increasing the risks of relying on water for electricity in the Himalayas.

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Fatal Floods Expose Threats to Hydropower in the Roof of the World
Fatal Floods Expose Threats to Hydropower in the Roof of the World
  • MAJORNepal landslide death toll rises to 1,127, Chinese television reports

    China Central Television, citing Nepalese police, reports that the death toll from a powerful landslide in Nepal has risen to 1,127, while 4,500 people remain listed as missing. The disaster followed an avalanche near the China border on August 26, sending a rock flow more than 70 km along a riverbed and destroying populated areas.

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    TTASS★★★★★2026-09-02 02:32Original
  • China's second batch of emergency aid arrives in Kathmandu

    A Chinese Air Force Y-20 delivered a second shipment of emergency relief supplies to Kathmandu on Tuesday amid heavy rain. The cargo included drones, DNA testing equipment and reagents, water purification systems and emergency lighting, while five Chinese DNA specialists arrived to assist in affected areas. Nepal Police reported 1,068 bodies recovered and 4,606 people missing after floods and landslides.

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    CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-02 02:18Original

EconomyOver $1 trillion! The 'business playbook' behind China-ASEAN success

China’s State Council Information Office held a press conference on China-ASEAN economic and trade cooperation and the upcoming expo and business summit. The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo will take place in Nanning from September 17 to 21, highlighting trade above $1 trillion and new cooperation opportunities created by AI.

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Over $1 trillion! The 'business playbook' behind China-ASEAN success

EconomyTrump calls G20 finance ministers’ meeting productive

US President Donald Trump described the G20 finance ministers’ meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, as useful and positive, saying the discussions were “very productive and positive.” The meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors took place on August 31 and September 1. Trump also urged countries to follow the US lead by cutting taxes and regulations and boosting oil production.

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Trump calls G20 finance ministers’ meeting productive
  • Bessent: G20 finance ministers fail to agree on joint communique

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, failed to reach agreement on a joint communique. He attributed the lack of consensus to China’s position and said the United States, as chair, had prepared a final statement.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-02 00:08Original
  • G20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions and China dissent
    G20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions and China dissent

    G20 finance leaders ended two days of talks in Asheville, North Carolina, with broad support for a final statement despite tensions over Russia’s participation and disagreements with China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Moscow’s presence did not disrupt the discussions, which also covered the Middle East war, tariffs, global trade imbalances and continued support for Ukraine.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-01 23:39Original
  • Bessent says China dissented from G20 statement opposing ‘cheap exports’ flooding markets
    Bessent says China dissented from G20 statement opposing ‘cheap exports’ flooding markets

    Scott Bessent said China dissented from language in a G20 statement opposing markets being flooded with “cheap exports.” He is leading the Trump administration’s plan to choke off Iran’s economy by threatening its business partners with secondary sanctions.

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    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-01 23:33Original
  • G20 finance ministers conclude meeting in North Carolina
    G20 finance ministers conclude meeting in North Carolina

    The two-day G20 Finance Ministers Meeting has ended in North Carolina, where participants sought broad agreement on global economic policies. A separate G20 technology forum held in the state at the same time focused particularly on artificial intelligence.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-01 23:11Original
  • US urges G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on China
    US urges G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on China

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged G20 members to follow the Trump administration’s approach of using tariffs and other measures to protect domestic industries and jobs from Chinese imports. He said trade distortions were draining global growth, while officials also discussed uncertainty from debt, inflation and tariff disputes. Economists and politicians have criticised US tariffs for raising consumer costs and straining allies.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-01 22:21Original

WorldOne hiker remains missing after deadly Grand Canyon flash flood

Three days after a flash flood killed two people in Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park, search teams returned to the affected area on Tuesday to look for the last confirmed missing hiker and watch for possible victims not yet known to authorities.

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One hiker remains missing after deadly Grand Canyon flash flood
One hiker remains missing after deadly Grand Canyon flash flood

WorldUS aircraft carrier docks near Pattaya after record 250 days at sea

The nuclear-powered USS Abraham Lincoln has docked in Thailand after 250 days without a port stop, giving nearly 5,000 crew members a break. Its arrival near Pattaya comes as Iran War-related weakness hurts local tourism, while officials seek to limit misconduct and protect the resort’s reputation.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 02:42

US aircraft carrier docks near Pattaya after record 250 days at sea
US aircraft carrier docks near Pattaya after record 250 days at sea

EconomyBHP chief commercial officer to step down in January, memo says

BHP Chief Commercial Officer Rag Udd will leave at the end of January to pursue an opportunity outside the company, according to an internal staff memo. His departure leaves vacant one of the miner’s most challenging roles: negotiating iron ore deals with China.

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BHP chief commercial officer to step down in January, memo says
BHP chief commercial officer to step down in January, memo says

OtherRonald Sakolsky leaves Beijing for the United States after China trip

American Ronald Sakolsky concluded his trip to China and left Beijing for the United States on Sept. 1, 2026. Yin Yuzhen saw him off at the airport.

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Ronald Sakolsky leaves Beijing for the United States after China trip

PoliticsHonduran court drops corruption case against ex-President Hernández after Trump pardon

A Honduran court has dropped corruption charges against former President Juan Orlando Hernández, who returned in July after Donald Trump pardoned his US drug-trafficking conviction. Hernández had been accused of fraud, money laundering and diverting public funds between 2010 and 2013, but a judiciary spokesperson said he was not responsible for budget decisions at the time.

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Honduran court drops corruption case against ex-President Hernández after Trump pardon
Honduran court drops corruption case against ex-President Hernández after Trump pardon

TechLeaked compliance records expose identities of 291 crypto users by linking names to wallet activity

Pocket Bitcoin said a breach affected 291 customers, with some copied records linking real-world identities to public Bitcoin activity. Exposed details could include names, addresses, Bitcoin addresses, identity documents and source-of-funds records. The data cannot move funds but raises privacy and phishing risks.

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Leaked compliance records expose identities of 291 crypto users by linking names to wallet activity
Leaked compliance records expose identities of 291 crypto users by linking names to wallet activity

PoliticsUS judge rules Charlie Kirk murder case can proceed

A US judge has ruled that the murder case against Tyler Robinson, who is charged in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, can move forward. Robinson spoke with defense attorney Staci Visser during a preliminary hearing.

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US judge rules Charlie Kirk murder case can proceed
US judge rules Charlie Kirk murder case can proceed

ScienceMajor copper-gold deposit discovered in eastern China

China has reported a major copper and gold exploration breakthrough in the Chating area of Xuancheng, Anhui Province. Preliminary estimates suggest potential copper resources equivalent to several large deposits and gold resources equivalent to more than 10 large deposits, with the site possibly supporting a Yangtze River Delta resource base and local East China processing industries.

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Major copper-gold deposit discovered in eastern China
  • Copper-gold deposit discovered in eastern China

    China has reported a major copper and gold exploration breakthrough in the Chating area of Xuancheng, Anhui. Preliminary estimates suggest resources comparable to multiple large mines, while deeper ore bodies remain incompletely explored. The site could become a super-large production base supporting strategic resource supplies in East China.

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    CChina News Service★★★☆☆2026-09-02 01:20Original

PoliticsHong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to collusion

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty on Wednesday to colluding with foreign entities and faces a lengthy prison sentence. He was arrested in 2021 after taking part in an unofficial poll to choose candidates for the 2020 legislative election. Beijing’s sweeping national security law has effectively outlawed his protest efforts.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to collusion
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to collusion
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BREAKING Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to foreign collusion in a second national security trial against him, AFP journalists at the court report
BREAKING Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to foreign collusion in a second national security trial against him, AFP journalists at the court report
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TechState Grid Suqian uses ‘borrowed substation’ to solve full-outage challenge

State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company maintained uninterrupted service while the 110-kV Yezhuang Substation was fully shut down by using an idle, user-owned 110-kV Lisheng Substation for backup supply. The five-day arrangement avoided temporary tie-lines and demonstrated the feasibility of the “borrowed substation for power supply” model.

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State Grid Suqian uses ‘borrowed substation’ to solve full-outage challenge

PoliticsTop US lawmaker Mike Johnson says lying is part of some Iranians’ religion

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended Donald Trump’s decision to wage war on Iran, saying some Iranians apparently view lying to people they disagree with as part of their religion. He praised Trump’s “steady hands at the wheel” and argued the war was necessary because Iran was close to obtaining a nuclear weapon, despite earlier US intelligence assessments that Iran was not building one.

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Top US lawmaker Mike Johnson says lying is part of some Iranians’ religion
Top US lawmaker Mike Johnson says lying is part of some Iranians’ religion

WorldKiev sends untrained men to front under guise of evacuating Kherson, military expert says

Military expert Andrey Marochko says Ukrainian authorities are using the evacuation of Kherson residents to mobilize local men and send them to difficult sections of the front without basic military training. He also says electricity is deliberately being withheld from several settlements dependent on a damaged thermal power plant.

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Kiev sends untrained men to front under guise of evacuating Kherson, military expert says
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WorldUS launches ‘large and powerful’ strikes as Trump warns Iran against retaliation

The United States has expanded its strikes across Iran, hitting two Iranian tankers. President Donald Trump warned Tehran against retaliating.

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US launches ‘large and powerful’ strikes as Trump warns Iran against retaliation
US launches ‘large and powerful’ strikes as Trump warns Iran against retaliation
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  • Iran war: US, Tehran trade fire in new flare-up
    MAJORIran war: US, Tehran trade fire in new flare-up

    Explosions were reported around the Strait of Hormuz, including at an airport in southern Iran. President Donald Trump said the US strikes responded to Iranian attempts to mine the strait. The US military announced new attacks on targets in Iran, while Tehran vowed retaliation. The six-month war has flared again, with no apparent end in sight and major repercussions for the global economy.

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  • Iranian state media reports numerous US strikes on Iran
    MAJORIranian state media reports numerous US strikes on Iran

    Iranian state television reported numerous strikes on Iranian territory on Tuesday as the United States launched a fresh wave of attacks. Iran vowed to respond despite President Donald Trump’s warning against retaliation.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-01 20:38Original
  • U.S. strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz as Tehran vows retaliation
    MAJORU.S. strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz as Tehran vows retaliation

    President Trump said the United States carried out “large and powerful” strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said the targets were Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps positions in Iran, while Iran’s armed forces general staff vowed to retaliate.

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    NNBC News★★★★★2026-09-01 20:05Original
  • Trump warns against retaliation as Tehran vows ‘severe punishment’ after fresh US strikes on Iran
    MAJORTrump warns against retaliation as Tehran vows ‘severe punishment’ after fresh US strikes on Iran

    Following fresh US strikes on Iran, Donald Trump warned against retaliation while Tehran vowed to impose “severe punishment.”

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    TTRT World★★★★★2026-09-01 19:06Original
  • BREAKINGIran launches retaliatory attack on US strongholds in Middle East — agency

    Iranian armed forces launched retaliatory attacks after US strikes on southern Iran, Fars news agency reported. The attacks involved missiles and UAVs. CENTCOM said it had earlier struck targets in Iran, while blasts were reported along the southern coast, including Qeshm Island and several coastal cities.

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    TTASS★★★★★2026-09-01 19:00Original
  • Iran: US launches fresh strikes as hostilities flare again
    BREAKINGIran: US launches fresh strikes as hostilities flare again

    The United States launched fresh strikes on Iranian targets in and around the Strait of Hormuz, with explosions also reported at an airport in southern Iran. Donald Trump called the attacks “large and powerful,” while Iran warned the US would “regret” them and said missiles and drones were targeting American bases and interests in the region.

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    DDW★★★★★2026-09-01 18:48Original
  • MAJORIran warns US of severe response to its attacks on Iran — IRGC

    IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebi warned that the United States would regret its renewed attacks on Iran and that the aggressors faced severe punishment. Tasnim, citing a source, said the Iranian army would respond decisively and on a large scale to any violation of the country’s territory.

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    TTASS★★★★★2026-09-01 18:39Original
  • Trump says U.S. launched ‘large and powerful’ strikes on Iran
    BREAKINGTrump says U.S. launched ‘large and powerful’ strikes on Iran

    President Donald Trump said Tuesday on Truth Social that the United States had launched “large and powerful” strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz.

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    NNBC News★★★★★2026-09-01 18:11Original
  • US embassies in Middle East warn of ‘unforeseen escalation’ as strikes hit Iran
    MAJORUS embassies in Middle East warn of ‘unforeseen escalation’ as strikes hit Iran

    The U.S. embassies in Jerusalem, Jordan and Qatar urged Americans to remain highly vigilant and prepare for flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions as CENTCOM launched new strikes on IRGC targets in Iran. Trump said the attacks retaliated for an alleged Iranian attempt to place sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz and eight missiles fired at U.S. bases in Jordan, warning of a harsher response if Tehran retaliates.

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    FFox News★★★★★2026-09-01 18:10Original
  • Trump calls latest strikes on Iran ‘justified,’ warns Tehran against retaliation
    MAJORTrump calls latest strikes on Iran ‘justified,’ warns Tehran against retaliation

    U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the latest U.S. attack on Iran was “justified” and threatened larger strikes if Tehran retaliated.

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    RReuters★★★★★2026-09-01 18:01Original
  • US launches more strikes on Iran as state media reports explosions
    BREAKINGUS launches more strikes on Iran as state media reports explosions

    US Central Command said American forces resumed strikes on Iran on Tuesday, accusing Iran’s Revolutionary Guard of recent attempted attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and US personnel in the region. Iranian media reported projectiles hitting Chabahar and Konarak. The IRGC warned the US would regret the attacks, while Donald Trump threatened an even harsher response if Iran retaliated.

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    BBBC News★★★★★2026-09-01 17:54Original
  • US launches new airstrikes on Iranian targets as hostilities flare
    MAJORUS launches new airstrikes on Iranian targets as hostilities flare

    The US launched fresh airstrikes on Iranian targets on Tuesday, dashing hopes that last weekend’s exchange of fire would not lead to a broader renewal of hostilities. US Central Command said the strikes targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps positions after alleged attempts to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and US personnel. Iran vowed a military response to intensified pressure and threatened to stop Gulf oil exports.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-09-01 17:46Original
  • MAJORUS launches further strikes on Iran as conflict flares up

    The United States has launched further strikes on Iran as the conflict flares up. The escalation pushed oil prices higher and sent Treasury yields to the day’s highs as investors worried about a new bout of inflation.

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    FFinancial Times★★★★★2026-09-01 17:43Original
  • MAJORUS military says it struck IRGC targets in Iran after Strait of Hormuz shipping attacks

    The US military says it struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran after attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Hostilities resumed on Sunday when the US launched fresh strikes on what it described as IRGC forces laying mines in the strait.

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    Eeuronews★★★★★2026-09-01 17:40Original
  • US military begins striking targets in Iran, CENTCOM says
    BREAKINGUS military begins striking targets in Iran, CENTCOM says

    The US military says it has begun striking targets in Iran. Iran confirmed the attacks, reporting that four projectiles hit Chabahar and Konarak.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-01 17:39Original
  • MAJORUS announces new strikes on Iranian targets

    The United States says it has launched new strikes on Iranian targets after recent attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz and on American troops in the region.

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    CCNN★★★★★2026-09-01 17:21Original
  • Centcom: U.S. strikes Iran after new attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz
    BREAKINGCentcom: U.S. strikes Iran after new attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz

    Centcom says the United States struck Iran after new attacks targeted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

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    CCNBC★★★★★2026-09-01 16:59Original
  • U.S. military says strikes on targets in Iran are under way
    BREAKINGU.S. military says strikes on targets in Iran are under way

    According to the U.S. military, operations against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets inside Iran commenced at 1600 GMT on Tuesday.

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    RReuters★★★★★2026-09-01 16:50Original
  • US military reports strikes on fresh Iranian targets as hostilities flare anew
    BREAKINGUS military reports strikes on fresh Iranian targets as hostilities flare anew

    According to the U.S. military, strikes are underway against additional targets inside Iran after a month-long pause in military activity, while hostilities have erupted again.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★★★2026-09-01 16:49Original
  • CENTCOM: US Forces Have Begun Striking Iranian Targets
    BREAKINGCENTCOM: US Forces Have Begun Striking Iranian Targets

    US Central Command says American forces have begun striking targets in Iran.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★★2026-09-01 16:47Original
  • US launches new strikes against Iran as war escalates
    BREAKINGUS launches new strikes against Iran as war escalates

    The US military says Central Command is carrying out new strikes on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets after what it called attempted attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and US personnel in the region. Explosions were reported in southern Iran, raising fears of another cycle of fighting.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-01 16:45Original

TechApple CEO John Ternus debuts on Weibo, gains over 24,000 followers overnight

Newly appointed Apple CEO John Ternus opened an official Weibo account after succeeding Tim Cook on Tuesday night. His followers reached about 24,000 by Wednesday morning. He followed Cook and Apple’s Greater China head Isabel Ge Mahe, then posted a bilingual “Hello” greeting.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 02:06

Apple CEO John Ternus debuts on Weibo, gains over 24,000 followers overnight
  • John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO as Tim Cook steps down in major leadership shakeup
    John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO as Tim Cook steps down in major leadership shakeup

    John Ternus has taken over as Apple’s CEO, with catching up in artificial intelligence at the top of his agenda. Tim Cook’s departure marks a major leadership shakeup at the company.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-02 01:24Original
  • Apple’s new CEO John Ternus takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
    Apple’s new CEO John Ternus takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years

    John Ternus took charge as Apple’s new CEO on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure. During Cook’s leadership, the iPhone’s enormous popularity helped propel the company’s value to $4.6 trillion.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-01 18:00Original
  • John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook as Apple CEO after 15 years
    John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook as Apple CEO after 15 years

    John Ternus has taken over as Apple’s CEO, succeeding Tim Cook after his 15 years leading the company. Cook will become executive chairman. Analysts view Ternus’s hardware background as a sign Apple is refocusing on device innovation, while the company is expected to unveil a new iPhone, a foldable device and an updated Siri.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-01 17:36Original
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WorldIran hits back after US launches new strikes

Explosions were reported across Iran after CENTCOM announced strikes on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets. The IRGC said it had begun retaliatory attacks on US bases and assets in the region, while Jordan said it intercepted 10 of 13 Iranian ballistic missiles entering its airspace. Trump warned Iran would face even stronger strikes if it retaliated.

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Iran hits back after US launches new strikes
Iran hits back after US launches new strikes
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  • US launches new strikes on Iran, denies bases were hit in Jordan
    MAJORUS launches new strikes on Iran, denies bases were hit in Jordan

    The United States launched fresh strikes along Iran’s southern coast, with explosions reported at several sites near the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran retaliated by targeting US bases in Jordan, while Washington denied claims that American personnel had been killed or injured.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-02 01:06Original
  • MAJORIRGC claims US personnel eliminated in strike on Jordan base

    Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says its Aerospace Force used ballistic missiles to strike a US Marine Corps base in Jordan, claiming that many US military personnel, facilities and attack helicopters were eliminated. The attack followed US strikes on Iran, where explosions were reported along the southern coast.

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    TTASS★★★★★2026-09-01 23:02Original

Culture16,000 fans belt out Lake Ontario lyric at Blue Rodeo concert

At Blue Rodeo’s Toronto performance of “Hasn’t Hit Me Yet,” fan Patti McKague recalls joining 16,000 others in singing the line “in the middle of Lake Ontario.”

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16,000 fans belt out Lake Ontario lyric at Blue Rodeo concert

TechChina approves string of ‘telepathy’ devices amid push to leapfrog Elon Musk

China’s health regulators have approved a series of brain-technology products this year as domestic start-ups seek to improve treatment for conditions including paraplegia, Alzheimer’s and depression. Beijing is backing the sector as it pushes to lead globally in brain-computer interfaces and help Chinese firms compete with overseas players such as Elon Musk.

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China approves string of ‘telepathy’ devices amid push to leapfrog Elon Musk
China approves string of ‘telepathy’ devices amid push to leapfrog Elon Musk

PoliticsXi says China and Egypt set example for friendship among developing countries

Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and Egypt exemplify friendship, solidarity and coordination among developing countries, citing political trust, mutually beneficial cooperation and close multilateral coordination. During his state visit to Egypt, Xi said he would discuss bilateral ties, broad cooperation and shared international and regional concerns with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and outline a development plan for their comprehensive strategic partnership.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-02 01:43

Xi says China and Egypt set example for friendship among developing countries

EconomyTyson disputes USDA chief’s claim, says shuttered beef plants can go to any buyer

Tyson Foods has rejected Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ assertion that its recently closed beef plants would be sold only to American-owned companies or producers, including cooperatives. The meatpacker says the facilities could be sold to any buyer.

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Tyson disputes USDA chief’s claim, says shuttered beef plants can go to any buyer
Tyson disputes USDA chief’s claim, says shuttered beef plants can go to any buyer

WorldGermany accuses Russia over alleged Leipzig airport drone attack

Germany has formally accused Russia of attempting an attack at Leipzig-Halle airport last month after intelligence officials linked an explosive-laden drone to Russian technology. Berlin announced the closure of a Russian consulate and is considering wider sanctions and tighter entry controls. Moscow denies involvement and calls the claims absurd.

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Germany accuses Russia over alleged Leipzig airport drone attack
Germany accuses Russia over alleged Leipzig airport drone attack
  • Germany blames Russia after explosive drone found near Ukrainian cargo plane
    Germany blames Russia after explosive drone found near Ukrainian cargo plane

    Germany accused Russia of a failed drone sabotage operation at Leipzig/Halle Airport after investigators tied Moscow to the Aug. 4 incident. An explosive-laden drone was found beside a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft, but its device failed because of a faulty detonator. Berlin will close Russia’s Bonn consulate, end the Russian House contract in Berlin and tighten entry rules for Russian nationals. Moscow denied the allegations and called the measures an “unprecedented escalation.”

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    FFox News★★★★☆2026-09-02 00:33Original

WorldPeru announces break in diplomatic ties with Iran

Peru says it is breaking diplomatic relations with Iran, citing Tehran’s alleged incitement of escalating Middle East conflicts, obstruction of International Atomic Energy Agency inspections and disruption of trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Lima says consular ties will remain in place to protect nationals and perform other functions.

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Peru announces break in diplomatic ties with Iran
Peru announces break in diplomatic ties with Iran
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WorldIran says US strikes hit wedding party in Sirik, killing five

Iran accuses the United States of bombing a home during a wedding celebration in Kuhestak, Sirik County, killing at least five people, including a child. Officials say 63 others were wounded, most of them women and children. The US says its latest strikes targeted Iranian military sites, while Iran says it retaliated against US bases in Jordan and Bahrain.

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Iran says US strikes hit wedding party in Sirik, killing five
Iran says US strikes hit wedding party in Sirik, killing five
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PoliticsPutin begins work at Eastern Economic Forum

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Vladivostok to begin his program at the Eastern Economic Forum. He is due to discuss Far East development, review the macroregion’s results, launch new enterprises by videoconference and hold talks with officials from China and Mongolia.

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Putin begins work at Eastern Economic Forum

TechApple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America for US users

Apple Maps now displays Lake Ontario as Lake America for users in the United States, while users in Canada continue to see its existing name. The change follows Donald Trump’s executive order and mirrors Google’s decision, amid an escalating US-Canada trade dispute. Canada has rejected the renaming and installed a sign reaffirming “Lake Ontario.”

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Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America for US users
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America for US users

WorldUN report says Syria was building a nuclear reactor under former President Assad

A United Nations report says Syria was constructing a nuclear reactor in Deir el-Zour while ousted former President Bashar Assad was in power.

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UN report says Syria was building a nuclear reactor under former President Assad
UN report says Syria was building a nuclear reactor under former President Assad
  • IAEA says Syria built nuclear reactor in Deir Az Zor under al-Assad
    IAEA says Syria built nuclear reactor in Deir Az Zor under al-Assad

    The IAEA confirmed that Syria tried to construct a nuclear reactor in Deir Az Zor during Bashar al-Assad’s rule. It said former Syrian authorities failed to declare nuclear materials, facilities and activities, and verified about 73 tonnes of natural uranium metal at another previously undeclared site.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-02 01:21Original

EconomyPolitical Risk Is Driving Markets and Making Gold Companies Valuable

Political risk is influencing market movements and increasing the value of gold companies. The item also calls on the prime minister to stop the insults.

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Political Risk Is Driving Markets and Making Gold Companies Valuable
Political Risk Is Driving Markets and Making Gold Companies Valuable

PoliticsMacron in Britain to unveil tapestry and hold talks with Burnham

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a two-day visit to Britain on Wednesday, where he will inaugurate a landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibition and become the first EU leader to meet new Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street.

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Macron in Britain to unveil tapestry and hold talks with Burnham
Macron in Britain to unveil tapestry and hold talks with Burnham

PoliticsXi arrives in Cairo for state visit to Egypt

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo on Sept. 1, 2026, for a state visit to Egypt at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. El-Sisi and his wife welcomed Xi and Peng Liyuan at Cairo International Airport.

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Xi arrives in Cairo for state visit to Egypt
  • Xi arrives in Egypt as Iran war reshapes Middle East alliances
    Xi arrives in Egypt as Iran war reshapes Middle East alliances

    Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt on Tuesday, marking the first visit by a Chinese president to the Arab world’s most populous country in a decade. The fallout from the Iran war is prompting countries across the Middle East to reassess their security and economic relationships.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-01 20:05Original
  • Xi Jinping makes first visit to Egypt by a Chinese president in a decade
    Xi Jinping makes first visit to Egypt by a Chinese president in a decade

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Cairo, where he was welcomed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. It is the first visit to Egypt by a Chinese president in 10 years.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-01 19:38Original
  • Xi lands in Egypt as China and Cairo navigate fallout from Iran war
    Xi lands in Egypt as China and Cairo navigate fallout from Iran war

    Xi Jinping’s visit to Egypt comes as China and Egypt face the possibility of U.S. sanctions over their financial and economic ties to Iran.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-01 17:29Original
  • Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade amid regional turmoil
    Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade amid regional turmoil

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Cairo for his first Egypt visit since 2016, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Xi and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi are expected to advance economic cooperation, implement their comprehensive strategic partnership and discuss regional and international issues amid instability in the Middle East.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-01 16:59Original
  • Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for state visit to Egypt
    Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for state visit to Egypt

    Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo for a state visit and was welcomed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and their spouses. Xi said he and Sisi would discuss bilateral relations, broad cooperation and shared international and regional concerns, while charting a plan for the comprehensive strategic partnership.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-01 16:01Original

PoliticsBessent stresses importance of contacts with Russia for Ukraine settlement

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Ukraine conflict cannot be resolved without dialogue and engagement between the sides. He called Russia’s participation in G20 finance events important and noted that he had met Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov on the sidelines of the meeting.

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Bessent stresses importance of contacts with Russia for Ukraine settlement
  • Russia’s finance minister attended a G20 summit for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. What did he get out of it?
    Russia’s finance minister attended a G20 summit for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. What did he get out of it?

    Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended the G20 summit in person for the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and met U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. They discussed Trump’s plan to end the war and economic cooperation, but Bessent said nothing else was possible until the war ended. European officials protested, and Siluanov was excluded from the group photo. The visit nonetheless showed Washington’s readiness to reopen high-level channels with Moscow despite objections from European allies.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-09-01 21:14Original

PoliticsGOP Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent opponent clash in fiery Nebraska Senate debate

Nebraska Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts went on the attack against independent opponent Dan Osborn during Tuesday night’s debate, repeatedly calling him “Democrat Dan” and linking his campaign to democratic socialists.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 01:17

GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent opponent clash in fiery Nebraska Senate debate
GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent opponent clash in fiery Nebraska Senate debate

WorldSCO adopts declaration on nuclear safety partnership

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Council of Heads of State adopted a declaration on strengthening multilateral cooperation on nuclear safety and security. Members condemned attacks or threats against peaceful nuclear facilities and called for stronger controls, joint training, early-warning systems and secure real-time information sharing.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 01:15

SCO adopts declaration on nuclear safety partnership

EconomyDollar holds firm as Middle East hostilities lift oil

The dollar remained firm on Wednesday as renewed hostilities in the Middle East drove oil prices higher and brought inflation worries back into focus.

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Dollar holds firm as Middle East hostilities lift oil
Dollar holds firm as Middle East hostilities lift oil

TechUS pushes looser approach to AI regulation, while EU pushes new law

At a G20 ministerial meeting, the US argued against AI-specific rules and promoted the Carolina Principles, which favor technology-neutral regulation. The European Commission, meanwhile, requested information from more than 30 AI companies as a preliminary check of compliance with the EU AI Act, focusing on safety and copyright.

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US pushes looser approach to AI regulation, while EU pushes new law
US pushes looser approach to AI regulation, while EU pushes new law

WorldRussia to respond to Germany’s closure of Bonn consulate ‘as it sees fit’ — deputy foreign minister

Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said Russia would respond to Germany’s closure of its consulate general in Bonn as it considers necessary, adding that the process would be “very quick.” Germany had blamed Russia for the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport and announced the consulate’s closure and other countermeasures.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 01:05

Russia to respond to Germany’s closure of Bonn consulate ‘as it sees fit’ — deputy foreign minister

PoliticsXi calls on SCO to pursue higher-quality development and fairer global governance

Chinese President Xi Jinping said at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s 26th heads-of-state meeting and the SCO Plus gathering in Bishkek that China is ready to work with all parties on higher-quality development and a more just and equitable global governance system. He urged the SCO to assume its historic responsibility and promote an equal, orderly multipolar world.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-02 01:03

Xi calls on SCO to pursue higher-quality development and fairer global governance
  • Full text of Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at SCO Plus meeting

    Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus Meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. He called for an equal and orderly multipolar world and fairer global governance, emphasizing sovereign equality, mutual respect, multilateralism, dialogue, consultation, openness and mutually beneficial cooperation.

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    CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-02 00:57Original
  • Full text of Xi Jinping's speech at 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting

    Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Bishkek, praising Kyrgyzstan’s chairmanship and the SCO’s 25-year development. He urged the group to assume its historical responsibility, prioritize development and expand cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, energy, artificial intelligence, the digital economy and green industries.

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    CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-02 00:53Original

CultureOne of the world’s longest train journeys crosses Australia

The Ghan travels across Australia’s vast outback, pairing sleeper cabins and fine dining with dramatic scenery. Its history reaches back to the cameleers who helped open up the country’s interior.

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One of the world’s longest train journeys crosses Australia

EconomyTrump Ramps Up Pressure on Squeezed Refiners to Ease Pump Prices

President Donald Trump urged U.S. oil refiners at a closed-door meeting Tuesday to increase domestic gasoline and diesel production. He is confronting high prices and growing cost-of-living concerns ahead of November’s midterm elections.

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Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Squeezed Refiners to Ease Pump Prices
Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Squeezed Refiners to Ease Pump Prices

WorldIranian forces attack US bases in Iraqi Kurdistan

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says its ground forces launched a combined missile and drone strike on US bases in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan. The IRGC claimed the attack destroyed a repair center and technical-equipment warehouses and disabled the guidance system of a US spy balloon. Iran had earlier reported attacks on US bases in Bahrain and Jordan.

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Iranian forces attack US bases in Iraqi Kurdistan
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BREAKING Nicaraguan lawmakers, at the request of autocratic leader Daniel Ortega, approve a constitutional reform restricting the participation of opposition politicians in elections
BREAKING Nicaraguan lawmakers, at the request of autocratic leader Daniel Ortega, approve a constitutional reform restricting the participation of opposition politicians in elections
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SportsBill Simmons under Massachusetts review after admitting to proxy sports betting

Sports podcaster Bill Simmons, a prominent advocate of sports betting, is being reviewed by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission after saying he had his daughter’s boyfriend place bets on his behalf during a recent episode.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 00:47

Bill Simmons under Massachusetts review after admitting to proxy sports betting
Bill Simmons under Massachusetts review after admitting to proxy sports betting

PoliticsBessent: US discusses Iran sanctions with Russia and China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington has held quiet consultations with Moscow and Beijing over U.S. sanctions against Iran. He said the United States and China have more in common than differences on Iran, but did not disclose what was discussed.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-02 00:46

Bessent: US discusses Iran sanctions with Russia and China

PoliticsMassachusetts Sen. Ed Markey wins Democratic nomination for third full term

Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey secured the Democratic nomination in his bid for a third full term, overcoming a challenger who said it was time for a generational change.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 00:44

Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey wins Democratic nomination for third full term

WorldHamas calls on mediators to pressure Israel to halt ceasefire violations in Gaza

Hamas is urging mediators to pressure Israel to stop violating the ceasefire in Gaza. Since October 2023, Israel has killed 73,462 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and wounded more than 174,509, according to the report.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-02 00:43

Hamas calls on mediators to pressure Israel to halt ceasefire violations in Gaza
Hamas calls on mediators to pressure Israel to halt ceasefire violations in Gaza

EconomyCircle Processed $32 Trillion in USDC Transfers, Yet 95% of Revenue Depends on Interest Rates

Coin Metrics measured $32 trillion in adjusted USDC transfer volume through August 2026, a figure that reflects onchain movement rather than consumer payments or net settlement. Circle reported $701.3 million in second-quarter revenue and reserve income, with $667.7 million, or 95.2%, coming from reserve assets; transaction revenue was only $5.3 million. The figures show crypto-market usage, but not a toll collected on every transfer.

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Circle Processed $32 Trillion in USDC Transfers, Yet 95% of Revenue Depends on Interest Rates
Circle Processed $32 Trillion in USDC Transfers, Yet 95% of Revenue Depends on Interest Rates

PoliticsPublication of critical infrastructure list not planned, Russian first deputy PM says

Russia will not publish its list of critical infrastructure facilities for security reasons, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said. The enterprises concerned will be informed of their inclusion. The Industry and Trade Ministry and businesses had previously prepared a list of 167 trade and logistics sites.

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Publication of critical infrastructure list not planned, Russian first deputy PM says
  • Decree on temporary management generalized work already underway, Russian first deputy PM says

    Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said the presidential decree allowing temporary management of critical infrastructure did not emerge from a vacuum. It consolidated work already conducted by national, regional and sectoral headquarters and gave the government a tool for responding in extreme cases. Businesses, he said, remain closely involved and in constant contact with authorities.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-02 00:00Original
  • Owners taking measures to protect facilities have nothing to fear, Russian first deputy PM says

    First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said owners taking necessary steps to secure and restore critical infrastructure should not fear sudden temporary management. The decree can apply when owners repeatedly and deliberately obstruct official decisions, fail to protect facilities, or delay restoration of damaged sites.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-01 23:40Original