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Trump agreed to India’s ‘no questions’ request at G7, then ‘forgot’ and held 45-min presser with PM Modi: US envoy

India has clarified that discussions on leaders' public appearances are standard protocol for VVIP visits, following US Ambassador Sergio Gor's claim that New Delhi requested no press questions before PM Modi's meeting with President Trump, which Trump then turned into a 45-minute press conference. The government also cited Trump's 'unpredictable behaviour' as a reason for its cautious approach.

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Iran finds 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas as US blockade squeezes energy exports

Iran announced the discovery of a gas field containing over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in Fars province, with about 5.7 trillion cubic feet recoverable. The announcement comes as Iran faces US sanctions and blockade, and as repairs continue at its South Pars field.

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NDR 2026: S’pore takes US allegations seriously, but can’t trace every product passing through: PM

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singapore will not allow itself to be used as a conduit for illegal trade practices, responding to US allegations that the city-state could be used by Chinese exporters to avoid tariffs. However, he acknowledged practical limits, noting Singapore cannot trace every product that passes through its shores. The remarks came during his National Day Rally speech on Aug 23.

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ECB head Christine Lagarde 'ready to serve' WEF, report says

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde could take over the presidency of the World Economic Forum in 2027, according to a Swiss newspaper report. The report cites unnamed sources saying Lagarde is 'ready to serve' after being described as a 'putative candidate' at a WEF board meeting.

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Asia’s acquiescence in ‘reciprocal trade agreements’ fortifies Trump’s tariff wall

President Donald Trump is considering a new 7.5 percent tariff on Chinese goods over excess manufacturing capacity, according to multiple reports citing people familiar with the deliberations. Officials view the rate as calibrated to preserve a trade truce and a planned late-September meeting with Xi Jinping. The step follows a Supreme Court ruling against earlier reciprocal tariffs and comes amid wider U.S. duties that Asian economies have largely accepted without retaliation.

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Alibaba proposes $10 billion share placement to fund global AI drive

Alibaba has launched a record HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion) share placement in Hong Kong to fund its global AI ambitions, pricing 710 million new shares at a 3.6% discount. The move comes as the company reported a 75% drop in net profit due to heavy AI spending, and its shares fell as much as 10% on Monday.

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What we know about funding for Trump's Dallas convention

As Republicans prepare for their first-of-a-kind midterm convention in Dallas, questions remain about financing and city costs. Organizers say they've raised millions, but details on spending, donor disclosure, and potential taxpayer burdens are still unclear, while city officials raise concerns over security expenses and reimbursement.

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Bullion may shine next week as traders await US inflation data, Fed signals

Gold prices extended gains to hit a three-month high, with investors eyeing US inflation data and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's speech for direction. Analysts expect bullion to retain upward momentum, though profit-booking may temper the rally. Silver also surged, supported by a softer dollar and geopolitical tensions.

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Putin will draft 300,000 new troops after September elections, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia will draft 300,000 additional troops after parliamentary elections in mid-September, potentially reaching 500,000 by 2027. He describes it as a 'peripheral mobilisation' avoiding central cities, and warns of heavy Russian losses, while also highlighting air defence shortages and funding gaps.

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Pakistan army chief to visit Tehran in continuation of mediation role between US, Iran

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir is set to visit Tehran on Monday to continue mediation efforts between the US and Iran, as announced by Iran's foreign ministry. The visit comes amid stalled peace negotiations and looming US sanctions, with Pakistani sources confirming the trip.

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Two Crypto Bosses Vanish From Same Exchange

Polish prosecutors have charged Przemysław Kral, head of collapsed exchange Zondacrypto, amid allegations of large-scale fraud and political funding links. Meanwhile, founder Sylwester Suszek remains missing since 2022, and reports differ on Kral's whereabouts and the scale of customer losses.

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Nevada declares state of emergency as Hawk Fire grows to over 10,500 acres

A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has prompted evacuations and a state of emergency. The fire, which began Saturday, has grown to over 10,500 acres, with officials confirming it is human-caused. Nearly 14,000 homes have been evacuated and thousands more are under warning.

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Six EU countries push for windfall tax on oil companies amid surging war profits

Finance ministers from six EU countries have written to Ireland, which holds the rotating EU presidency, urging that a windfall tax on oil companies be added to the agenda for next month's meeting of EU finance chiefs in Dublin. The letter, dated August 21, cites surging oil company profits and calls for an EU-wide framework to tax windfall profits, drawing on lessons from a similar 2022 levy.

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Search continues for 22 after bulk carrier sinks off India

A Panama-flagged bulk carrier sank off India's eastern coast, leaving 22 crew members missing despite a joint search-and-rescue operation by the Indian Coast Guard and Navy. Two Chinese nationals were rescued, and officials warn that survival chances diminish sharply after 12 hours.

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Chinese robots beat Usain Bolt's 100m world record at Beijing games

At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, a Chinese robot named Tiangong Ultra ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's world record, while another robot cleared 2.88 meters in the high jump, beating human records. The event showcased China's robotics prowess amidst geopolitical tensions and expert skepticism about the practical significance of such feats.

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‘Those who do not abide by law cannot do business’: Tukaram Mundhe

Filmmaker Kunal Kohli has jokingly requested Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe to extend his food safety inspections to Indian households, pointing out that many kitchens harbour expired items. The request comes amid Mundhe's ongoing crackdown on eateries and food businesses across the state, which has drawn both public admiration and criticism.

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Iranian women defy efforts by hardliners to enforce wearing of hijab

Iran's top security chief Mohsen Rezaei has vowed to 'neutralize the economic war' with the United States and threatened to halt oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz if neighboring countries join US sanctions. Meanwhile, a cultural faultline has re-emerged over hijab enforcement, with reports of cafe closures and defiant women.

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Nvidia’s AI chips are about to get more expensive too.

Nvidia's largest customers have been informed that server prices will rise by more than 15% early next year, driven by soaring memory chip costs. The increase affects flagship Vera Rubin and Grace Blackwell systems and is already rippling through the AI supply chain, with Indian IT stocks rallying on anti-AI sentiment.

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UK power generator forced to shut down for four days after cyber attack by Iranian hackers

A small UK power generator was forced offline for four days last month in a cyber attack attributed to Iran-linked hackers, marking the first successful incident of its kind against a British energy facility. The government downplayed the impact, stressing no risk to the wider grid, while experts suggest the attack may have been a demonstration of capability by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

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Strait of Hormuz will not open until US corrects its behaviour: Iran's Mohsen Rezaei

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian defends a memorandum of understanding with the US as the best path out of a stalled war, while the new head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, warns that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US changes its behaviour. Rezaei also threatens neighbouring countries against joining US economic pressure, and the US announces an 'Economic D-Day' campaign against Iran.

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