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As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups the price, while Seoul fears being sidelined
North Korea launched ballistic missiles Thursday hours after Trump announced plans to meet leader Kim Jong Un, dismissing U.S. efforts to shorten military drills with South Korea as insufficient.
Top Iran official says U.S. focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily
Iran’s parliament speaker dismissed Trump’s economic threats, asserting that years of U.S. sanctions have failed and suggesting Washington resorts to economic warfare after military attempts proved unsuccessful.
Ukraine war briefing: Nord Stream bombings were not us, Zelenskyy insists
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy denied state involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline bombings, while a Ukrainian man was arrested in Croatia on suspicion of participating in the attack.
Israeli strike on Gaza shelter extends casualty list
An Israeli air strike hit a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza near al-Aqsa Hospital, killing at least one person and wounding several others early Monday.
Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure as Ukraine barrage persists
Russia’s president signed a decree allowing the state to seize control of critical infrastructure deemed inadequately protected from attack, amid ongoing Ukrainian drone strikes targeting energy facilities and industrial sites.
Japanese delegation seeks to soothe strained ties with China
Japanese lawmakers travelled to Beijing for talks aimed at restoring diplomatic ties strained by the prime minister’s comments on Taiwan and subsequent Chinese trade restrictions.
Kidnappers release video showing hundreds abducted from Nigerian mosque
Kidnappers released a video showing hundreds of worshippers abducted from a Nigerian mosque during Friday prayers, prompting authorities to launch a rescue operation.
Norway plans further development of Arctic drilling amid EU energy concerns
Norway plans to continue developing Arctic oil and gas reserves in the Barents Sea despite EU environmental concerns, citing European energy security needs following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Yemen’s Houthis report attack on Saudi ship
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed an attack on a Saudi oil tanker off Yanbu in the Red Sea, with the vessel’s operator confirming a maritime incident occurred but reporting all crew members safe.
Kidnappers release video showing hundreds abducted from Nigerian mosque
Kidnappers released a video showing hundreds of worshippers abducted from a Nigerian mosque during Friday prayers, prompting authorities to launch a rescue operation.
Norway plans further development of Arctic drilling amid EU energy concerns
Norway plans to continue developing Arctic oil and gas reserves in the Barents Sea despite EU environmental concerns, citing European energy security needs following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Yemen’s Houthis report attack on Saudi ship
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed an attack on a Saudi oil tanker off Yanbu in the Red Sea, with the vessel’s operator confirming a maritime incident occurred but reporting all crew members safe.
Mexico’s president condemns governor’s brief return to office
Mexico’s president criticized Governor Ruben Rocha Moya for briefly returning to office while under US drug-trafficking investigation, calling the action reckless and inappropriate.
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns
U.S. national debt exceeded $40 trillion, with the deficit projected to surpass $2 trillion this year. A Census Bureau report cited by President Trump regarding noncitizen voting has raised concerns among data experts.
Monday briefing: Thousands of sex offenders could be offered libido-suppressing drugs – will they work?
England and Wales could offer sex drive-suppressing drugs to thousands of male prisoners in a pilot scheme aimed at reducing reoffending and addressing prison overcrowding, raising complex ethical and practical questions.
Iran’s foreign minister calls threat of new US economic sanctions ‘desperate’
Iran’s foreign minister dismisses fresh US economic sanctions as a “desperate” move, while the country’s president acknowledges facing “many problems” amid Washington’s pressure campaign.
Thousands endure 12 days without power in Gary, Indiana
Nearly 30,000 residents in Gary, Indiana remained without power 12 days after a severe storm struck the region on August 11, forcing residents to rely on aid organizations and struggle without electricity for essential services.
The formidable challenges facing the next Tata Sons top boss
Tata Sons faces a significant leadership vacuum following chairman N Chandrasekaran’s resignation earlier this month, with the search for his successor complicated by the conglomerate’s massive expansion efforts and internal governance tensions.
Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
China recalled nearly 3 million Teslas and over 4 million vehicles total due to hidden door handles that are difficult to operate in emergencies, prompting warning labels and software updates.
Ex-cricket captains call on Pakistan to ensure ‘proper medical care’ for Imran Khan
Former cricket captains including Sunil Gavaskar and Alastair Cook have written to Pakistan’s leader demanding proper medical care for imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan, citing concerns over his health and vision loss.
Divorce, smartphones and control – BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan
The BBC gained rare access to Taliban officials in Afghanistan, documenting daily governance including a woman’s difficult divorce case and encounters with former insurgent commanders now in leadership positions.
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