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Afghanistan's leaders celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power at a Loya Jirga in Kabul, touting restored stability and an end to conflict, even as the UN decried a grave human rights crisis, and the administration renewed its call for representation at the United Nations.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent an offering to Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender but did not visit in person, while several Cabinet members did. Her speech omitted the word 'remorse,' a departure from her predecessor, drawing attention amid regional reactions from Taiwan, China, and South Korea.
Recent polls show a tight race between Brazil's President Lula and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, with the president holding a slim but narrowing lead. The campaign is marked by controversies, economic concerns, and questions about both candidates' fitness for office.
Washington has announced an unprecedented push to isolate Iran's economy, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledging to sever every economic lifeline of the 'tyrannical regime.' Iran has vowed to shut down Gulf oil exports if the pressure continues, as diplomatic efforts and a crisis in the Strait of Hormuz deepen.
A quiet pause on working holidaymaker visas from 24 countries has intensified the political debate over Australia's migration intake, with farmers warning of food security risks while the government seeks to manage numbers. Industry leaders and experts weigh in on the potential consequences for regional communities and tourism.
A US appeals court has given Chinese drone maker DJI a new chance to challenge its inclusion on the Pentagon's blacklist of alleged Chinese military companies, sending the case back to a lower court. DJI welcomed the ruling as a 'significant step' toward correcting what it calls an unjustified designation, though it remains on the list for now.
The 2026 F1 season resumes with Kimi Antonelli leading the championship while Max Verstappen signs a new Red Bull contract until 2030. Practice at Zandvoort sees Antonelli fastest, with McLaren introducing further upgrades and Fernando Alonso still undecided about his future.
At an APEC digital technology and AI forum in Chengdu, ministers issued a statement supporting open-source AI models, a rare consensus in a field often framed as a US-China contest. Across Asia, governments and start-ups are building on open Chinese systems, attracted by lower costs and local data control.
At least four people have died in Chiba prefecture, eastern Japan, after record rainfall caused landslides, flooding, and power outages, stranding thousands at Narita Airport and disrupting road and rail services. Authorities have issued and then downgraded an emergency warning, while officials express condolences and vow to prioritize rescue efforts.
The White House released a report accusing dozens of countries of enabling China's shadow transshipment network and announced an AI-powered border detection system to combat tariff evasion. Estimates suggest up to $75 billion in goods were illegally transshipped, with significant tariff revenue losses. Skeptics question whether the new enforcement tool will address underlying trade imbalances.
China's Commerce Ministry has rejected a US report accusing its exporters of routing goods through third countries to avoid tariffs, calling it an exercise in unilateralism and protectionism. The report, which estimates transshipment values between $40 billion and $303 billion, also claims significant job and GDP losses, though it notes these are model-based illustrations.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday that Tehran received 'numerous messages' from neighboring countries seeking new regional security arrangements, though he did not name any nations. The remarks come as Washington prepares to announce what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the 'toughest sanctions in history' against Iran.
President Trump asserts the US has 'total control' of the Strait of Hormuz, pledging to keep it, while Iran is described as 'shot' with 'no money.' Yet independent tracking data and official counts suggest traffic remains far below pre-war levels, and analysts dispute the administration's figures.
According to OPEC data cited by TASS, Russia was the largest oil supplier to India in June, with exports rising to 2.2 million barrels per day. India's total oil imports fell in June, while China's imports also declined, with Russia retaining its top position in both markets.
Russia-China trade turnover rose 25% year-on-year in the first half of 2026 to $135 billion, according to Russian and Chinese officials. Chinese customs data shows a 26.3% increase for January-July, with total trade reaching $159.24 billion.
A Russian military expert says the Pacific Fleet's ongoing drills are a key strategic deterrent in the Asia-Pacific region, emphasizing the role of submarine-launched Bulava missiles and cooperation with North Korea and China. The exercises, involving 60 vessels and 13,000 troops, are framed as a response to U.S. militarization and regional threats.
Ukraine is struggling to defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks due to a critical shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, a problem exacerbated by global stockpile depletion and European refusals to supply more. The situation has prompted urgent appeals from Ukrainian officials and raised questions about alternative defense systems.
The Trump administration is escalating economic pressure on Iran with new sanctions and a naval blockade, announcing what President Trump called an 'economic D-Day.' Iran has threatened retaliation, and the UAE has suspended trade with Tehran, severing a key economic lifeline.
Meta released Muse Glimmer, a 30-billion-parameter open-weight AI model designed for local, agentic tasks on consumer hardware. CEO Mark Zuckerberg accompanied the launch with a 14-page essay calling for lower US barriers to open-source AI, arguing that American restrictions on training data and infrastructure put domestic labs at a disadvantage against Chinese rivals.
US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan has hit a deadlock, with Israel rejecting the deal while Hamas agreed to disarm, and the oversight body lacks the authority and resources to enforce compliance, according to reports from Al Jazeera and Dawn.