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U.K. will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information
Britain will assist Ukraine in manufacturing long-range missiles by providing classified technical information on U.K. components for the SCALP missile system, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced during a visit to Kyiv on Monday.
Tuesday briefing: Will UK ministers make policy change to save young lives on the road?
The UK government backs Ofcom action against social media posts celebrating dangerous driving, following recent fatal crashes involving young drivers. Young men disproportionately represent 20% of fatal collisions despite holding only 6% of driving licences.
‘Forget about going back’: 9 years on, Rohingya crisis enters dangerous phase
Nine years after fleeing Myanmar’s military crackdown, over 1 million Rohingya refugees remain in Bangladesh camps as conditions deteriorate and more people continue arriving from conflict-torn Rakhine state.
CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
The CIA director traveled to Moscow for unannounced talks on Tuesday, according to US media reports. Neither the US nor Russia confirmed details of the visit or scheduled meetings.
Spain requests emergency funding from the EU over Ceuta migrants
Spain formally requested emergency EU funding following a major migration surge into its North African enclave of Ceuta late last month that resulted in dozens of deaths.
Fatah meets Palestinian breakaway faction in effort to head off rivals
Fatah and Mohammed Dahlan’s Democratic Reform bloc held reconciliation talks in Egypt as rival Palestinian factions discuss forming a coalition ahead of November legislative elections.
Syria’s economy poised for improvement after US sanctions removal
Syria’s removal from the US terrorism sponsorship list after 45 years clears a major obstacle to the country’s economic reintegration and financial system access following its 2024 regime change.
Kurdish-led forces in Syria dissolve after merging with army
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces announced its dissolution after merging with the Syrian army, marking a major shift following the government’s ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad.
India police clash with protesters a month after Gen Z demonstrations
Indian students and unemployed youth clashed with police in Bihar while demanding job access and transparency in recruitment exams, a month after similar Gen Z protests in New Delhi.
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.
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.
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