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AI summaryAs President Xi Jinping's planned September visit to Washington approaches, Washington and Beijing have exchanged new trade and tech restrictions. Analysts view the measures as targeted pressure plays unlikely to derail the summit, though some warn of risks to the high-stakes meeting.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump will speak at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday, nearly three months after the original event was interrupted by a shooting. The dinner, moved to the Waldorf Astoria under heightened security, honors a Secret Service officer wounded in the attack, while press freedom groups have criticized the event as hypocritical.
AI summaryChristopher Nolan's film adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey' has become a box office hit, grossing $250 million in two weeks. Two Jerusalem Post columnists explore its cultural significance, from its anachronisms to its resonance with Jewish history and Israel's current challenges.
AI summaryUkrainian drones hit a Wildberries warehouse in Saint Petersburg, sparking a large fire that sent smoke over the city. Three people were injured, and two of the retailer's warehouses suspended operations. President Zelensky alleges the facilities supplied sanctioned drone components, a claim Russia denies.
AI summaryThe United States has imposed new tariffs of 10-12.5% on imports from 60 countries, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labor bans. The tariffs, set under Section 301, affect seven African nations, while Namibia is exempt. Reactions vary, with some small businesses seeing the new rates as manageable compared to previous tariffs.
AI summaryIran says it has carried out drone strikes on US military facilities across the Middle East, while the US continues its campaign to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping. The US plan to use frozen Iranian assets for war damages has drawn a sharp response from Iran's foreign minister. Meanwhile, Israel is considering a total ban on drones amid fears of an Iranian attack.
AI summaryRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov responded to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks that the Ukraine settlement proposals from the Alaska summit had failed, asking who exactly failed and reaffirming Russia's commitment to political and diplomatic resolution.
AI summaryAs the White House pivots from an unpopular military campaign in Iran to a renewed tariff offensive, historical parallels and current analyses suggest the trade wars may not deliver the promised economic revival. With tariffs imposed on Brazil and dozens of other countries, experts question whether the strategy will achieve its goals or further strain global alliances.
AI summaryUS military strikes near the city of Ahvaz in southwestern Iran have killed at least four people and wounded five others, according to Khuzestan Province's governor. Additional strikes in Hormozgan Province and damage to student dormitories in Ahvaz have also been reported.
AI summarySeoul stocks fell nearly 6% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak amid escalating Middle East tensions. The KOSPI dropped 406.27 points, triggering a temporary halt in program trading, while the won strengthened and bond prices closed lower.
AI summaryThe US Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters over a story about security concerns with a Qatari-donated Air Force One. The move comes after the newspaper's lawyers challenged the subpoenas as an attempt to intimidate the press. Critics and press freedom groups welcomed the decision.
AI summarySix candidates vying to lead the United Nations presented their visions during a debate at the UN General Assembly, emphasizing the need to restore credibility amid a profound financial and confidence crisis. Former Senegalese President Macky Sall pledged to restore trust, while others highlighted their experience and ability to engage all sides.
AI summaryDiplomats gather at the UN to decide whether to permanently remove ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who faces sexual misconduct allegations. Khan, barred from the U.S., denies the findings, while his supporters frame the move as political retaliation for the Netanyahu arrest warrant.
AI summaryTanker crossings through the Strait of Hormuz fell to their lowest level in more than two months, with only one vessel transiting on July 23, according to ship-tracking data. The drop comes amid continued US strikes on Iran and oil prices rising back to $100 a barrel. Meanwhile, Bab el-Mandeb crossings increased, and some vessels are being rerouted via the Suez Canal.
AI summaryThe US has launched a 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, according to US Central Command, as President Donald Trump says he will use frozen Iranian assets to pay for any damage to ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials have condemned the move, warning of an 'incendiary precedent.'
AI summaryAustralian motorists are being urged not to panic buy fuel as oil prices jump past US$100 a barrel following Middle East tensions. The NRMA says current petrol and diesel prices remain well below April's record highs, though the RACQ is not concerned about the latest surge.
AI summaryPrime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will defend its interests and consider all options after President Donald Trump announced new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. The two leaders agreed to intensify trade talks, but provincial divisions over how to respond are emerging.
AI summarySeoul stocks opened sharply lower on Friday as investors cashed in gains amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, with the KOSPI falling up to 4.87 percent. The decline continued into Monday as profit-taking followed a record surge, despite strong Amazon earnings and easing Middle East tensions.
AI summaryThe US has launched a 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting military command centers and maritime capabilities. Iranian state media report explosions across the country, while Tehran warns regional states against supporting Washington. Nearly 100 US service members have been injured in Iranian retaliatory attacks.
AI summaryThe United States announced new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the European Union, over forced labor enforcement. The duties take effect Friday, replacing a temporary 10% global tariff that expires at the same time.