Danish prime minister calls Netanyahu “a problem in himself”

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen declared on Saturday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had become “a problem in himself” and vowed to use Denmark’s role in the rotating presidency of the European Union to increase pressure on Israel. “Netanyahu is now a problem......

A majority of Americans now see alcohol as harmful to health

For the first time, a majority of Americans believe that drinking alcohol, even in moderate amounts, is harmful to their health, according to a new Gallup survey released this week. The poll highlights a significant shift in attitudes toward alcohol in the United States, with overall consumption reaching......

Ecuador appoints new ambassador to Morocco

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa Azin has appointed a new ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco. In a decree signed on August 13, President Noboa named Diego Fernando Morejón Pazmiño as Ecuador’s new ambassador to Morocco. A legal scholar and career diplomat, Morejón Pazmiño......

Trump to announce semiconductor tariffs in the coming weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he plans to unveil new tariffs on semiconductors in the “next week or the following week,” ahead of his trip to Alaska to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I will announce new tariffs next week or the week after, on steel and,......

Ramaphosa launches national dialogue to mend a “broken” South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday inaugurated a “national dialogue” in Pretoria, aiming to address what he described as the many “broken” aspects of the country. The initiative comes just over a year after the general elections of May 2024. Ramaphosa highlighted......

Zelensky sends reinforcements to eastern Ukraine to halt Russian advance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday that additional troops will be sent to the eastern regions of the country, as Russian forces make significant gains toward the garrison town of Dobropillia. “Today, a decision has been made to strengthen this area and other parts of the......

Iran works with Moscow and Beijing to prevent European sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Thursday that his country is working closely with China and Russia to prevent potential European sanctions linked to its nuclear program. Germany, the United Kingdom, and France have indicated they are ready to trigger the "snapback" mechanism......

National guard deployed to "Clean" Washington, Pentagon confirms

The Pentagon confirmed on Thursday that the 800 National Guard members ordered by President Donald Trump to “clean” Washington, in his own words, have now arrived in the U.S. capital. “At this stage, the 800 National Guard personnel have been deployed and are now here in our capital,”......

Taliban mark fourth anniversary of return to power amid mixed international stance

On Friday, August 15, the Taliban marked the fourth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan, buoyed by recent diplomatic recognition from Russia and hopeful that other nations might follow. Commemorations took place across several cities, including Kabul, where helicopters were scheduled......

World’s largest hedge fund exits Chinese market

Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, has fully withdrawn from its investments in Chinese companies listed in the United States during the second quarter of 2025, according to reports in Chinese financial media on Thursday. The fund, which manages $136.5 billion in global assets,......

Russia claims capture of two Ukrainian towns ahead of Trump-Putin summit

The Russian military announced on Thursday the capture of two settlements in eastern Donetsk Oblast, as tensions rise ahead of the high-stakes Trump–Putin summit scheduled in Alaska. In its daily bulletin, Russia’s Ministry of Defence confirmed the seizure of the village of Iskra and the......

Bitcoin hits new record, surpasses $124,000 amid market optimism

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high early Thursday during Asian trading, briefly exceeding $124,500, before stabilizing around $123,600. This new milestone surpasses its previous record of $123,205 set on July 14. The surge was driven by a combination of strong performances on the U.S. stock markets,......

Russian forces achieve major breakthrough in Ukraine as Zelensky appeals to Trump

Russian troops have made their most significant advance in over a year in eastern Ukraine, coinciding with diplomatic efforts by European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to support Kyiv in the face of mounting Russian pressure. According to......

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