U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he would urge G20 members to reconsider trade terms with China, seeking to reduce global imbalances and push Beijing to shift its economy away from exports toward domestic consumption.

RReuters2026-08-31 09:54

Officials said a dangerous weekend flash flood swept through campgrounds and hiking trails at the bottom of Arizona’s Grand Canyon, killing one person and leaving at least 14 others possibly missing or unaccounted for. Air evacuations continued Sunday afternoon.

AABC News2026-08-31 09:46

Hostilities between the United States and Iran resumed after a month-long pause. Washington said Tehran was preparing to lay sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran retaliated by striking US military bases in Jordan. The US Treasury secretary also warned that more economic sanctions would target banks doing business with Iran.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-31 09:40

Months before a catastrophic flood killed hundreds along the Nepal-China border, Nepali officials urged Beijing to share more information about glacier movement, avalanche risks and other extreme events.

RReuters2026-08-31 09:39

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit opens in Kyrgyzstan with the leaders of China and Russia attending. Meanwhile, the United States hosts G20 finance ministers, while its huge debt may be boxing in the country’s new central bank chief.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-31 09:33

Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, gained a foothold in the United States with assistance from CIA-backed investor In-Q-Tel, according to its co-CEO. The role highlights how U.S. capital and intelligence networks are shaping Europe’s rising defense companies.

RReuters2026-08-31 09:31

Fox News reports new details on the escalating Middle East conflict as Iran and the United States trade strikes. The US military has taken out Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz.

FFox News2026-08-31 09:30

A new generation of Chinese workers is entering the funeral industry, where specialised university courses and personalised farewell ceremonies are creating new opportunities. CNA spoke with young professionals about their motivations and the reality of their work.

CCNA2026-08-31 09:19

The number of people missing in Nepal after Wednesday’s massive flash flood has climbed to 4,247, while at least 903 deaths have been confirmed. The missing include 3,655 Nepali citizens and 592 foreigners. Chinese state media report 16 deaths and 546 missing in Tibet.

BBBC News2026-08-31 09:18

Twenty-four-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has been eliminated in the US Open first round for the first time, losing to Argentina’s Mariano Navone 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-31 09:17

Guangdong is known for factories, foreign trade, assembly lines, morning tea and dim sum, but it is also developing robots, new-energy vehicles and low-altitude aircraft. A visit explores how the “world factory” is changing.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-08-31 09:00

China is working to land its first astronauts on the Moon by 2030, and Wenchang on Hainan island hopes to benefit from the space boom. The city’s state-run and commercial launch facilities are drawing aerospace firms, tourists and investment, while hotels and rooftop viewing platforms cater to launch watchers. Yet earlier investment waves disappointed. Can this one last?

CCNA2026-08-31 08:58

International newspapers tell the story of a heroic headmaster in Nepal who saved more than 1,600 pupils, while Nepali outlets condemn the lack of accountability for major polluters. France’s return-to-school season reopens wounds over child sexual abuse in before- and after-school clubs, alongside a look at whether ants and bees have a concept of voting.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-31 08:52

AS Monaco defeated Olympique de Marseille 2-0, powered by their emerging star Paris Brunner. The result leaves Monaco alone at the top of Ligue 1 with six points after two matchdays.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-31 08:47

More than 80% of Algeria is covered by the Sahara, where vast distances have long hindered transport and development. A railway built with the participation of Chinese companies is changing that. The 950-kilometer Western Algeria Mining Railway is Africa’s first heavy-haul railway across the Sahara.

CChina News Service2026-08-31 08:46

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy triple murder trial are set to resume deliberations for a third day. Legal expert Joshua Ritter discusses possible verdicts, including a new manslaughter option.

FFox News2026-08-31 08:45

Apple will enter a new leadership era on Tuesday as hardware engineering chief John Ternus replaces Tim Cook as CEO. Ternus, a mechanical engineer who has spent 25 years at Apple, takes charge as the technology giant confronts the rise of artificial intelligence, marking the end of an era for the iconic company.

CCNA2026-08-31 08:43

People queued to chat, browse and say goodbye at an independent Hong Kong bookstore before it closed. Police raided the shop in July over alleged seditious books, while its owners cited what they called poor business performance.

RReuters2026-08-31 08:24

Iran launched strikes on Jordan after the United States attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz. The US action was its first strike on Iran in about a month, after the Trump administration shifted its war aim toward imposing maximum economic pain on Tehran. Washington said the strikes sought to stop Iranian forces from disrupting global shipping through the strait.

Eeuronews2026-08-31 08:17

The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered after a flash flood in the Grand Canyon, according to the park service. Popular sites including Bright Angel Campground, the North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch remained closed on Sunday.

Eeuronews2026-08-31 08:16

The US and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time in about a month. American forces hit Iranian rocket launchers, while Iran responded by firing missiles toward Jordan, prompting traders to pile into related market bets.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-31 08:05

The DEA and U.S. Southern Command are pushing to dismantle Ecuadorian drug networks. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott also discussed rescue efforts after flooding near the China-Nepal border and the Trump administration’s cartel crackdown.

FFox News2026-08-31 08:00

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore examine key themes for analysts and investors on “Bloomberg: The Opening Trade,” including Jackson Hole, inflation and the possibility of further yen interventions.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-31 07:54

Iceland has rejected reopening accession negotiations with the European Union. The referendum raises questions about whether it could weaken the momentum behind the bloc’s enlargement process.

Eeuronews2026-08-31 07:49