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France announced it will expel two Iranian diplomats in the coming days following a July incident involving French embassy staff in Tehran. The move comes amid a diplomatic row, with Iran barring the two French employees from returning and accusing them of violating the Vienna Convention.
The United States is working to establish a deconfliction mechanism between Israel, Turkey, and Syria following an Israeli strike on a Syrian airbase. US envoy Tom Barrack warned the attack could have escalated into a direct military confrontation, while Turkey condemned the strike and denied any military presence at the base.
The Israeli military said it struck a meeting of Hamas commanders and elite operatives near Gaza City's port, with reports of six killed. Separate strikes on a Gaza City police post and Nuseirat refugee camp raised Wednesday's toll to at least 10, while Hamas condemned the attacks and accused Israel of undermining ceasefire efforts.
Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for presidential elections during wartime, saying 'Democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia'. The appeal, made in a video address, is seen as the most direct political challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since the invasion began. Days later, anti-corruption investigators launched a probe involving senior officials in the president's office, adding to the pressure.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has called recent settler violence in the West Bank village of Kusra 'terrorism,' warning that those involved could face U.S. sanctions. The attacks, which included cutting water and electricity to Palestinian homes, have drawn international condemnation, with Huckabee invoking the Ten Commandments and urging Israel to take responsible action.
Mexico is considering new trade restrictions on goods from China and other countries, a move that would deepen its alignment with Washington amid renegotiations of the USMCA trade pact. The measures, which could target steel and vehicles, come as President Sheinbaum expresses optimism about reaching a deal with the US following the collapse of US-Canada talks.
US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke by phone ahead of new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, with negotiations described as 'intense and delicate.' The talks cover about $20bn in imports, with disputes over auto tariffs and US content requirements remaining unresolved.
US President's special envoy Tom Barrack said Israel's airstrike on a Syrian airbase was based on incorrect intelligence, describing the attack as an 'unnecessary escalation.' Barrack noted that neither the US nor Turkey was informed beforehand, and he suggested a possible miscommunication within Israeli ranks.
Lebanon has handed over Major-General Adel Issa, a former Syrian army commander, to Damascus to face charges including murder and torture. It is the first extradition of a military officer since Bashar al-Assad was toppled in 2024, following months of pressure from Syria's new authorities.
Restoration work in Moscow’s Archangel Cathedral has exposed the remains of Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy after a damaged sarcophagus lid was found cracked. Russian President Vladimir Putin inspected the relics, while the Russian Orthodox Church and the Institute of Archaeology have weighed in on the discovery and its preservation.
Eight Israeli airstrikes hit the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Idlib province early Tuesday, damaging the runway and storage facilities. Syria and the US condemned the strikes, with the US ambassador calling them an unnecessary escalation, while Israel has not officially commented.
Qatar's foreign ministry has dismissed as 'completely baseless and illogical' Iran's claims that it is holding three Iranian pilots captured in March. The dispute centers on the fate of the pilots after their aircraft were shot down over Qatari airspace, with Qatar saying it has invited Iranian experts to review its search-and-rescue efforts.
Police in Greenville, South Carolina, said there were no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances in the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, who was found unresponsive in her home on Sunday. The cause and manner of death have not been confirmed, with toxicology reports pending. Tributes have poured in from family, colleagues, and former co-stars.
Hyundai Motor's South Korean union and management have tentatively agreed on a wage deal featuring a monthly base pay increase, a large performance bonus, and a retirement-age extension, pending a union vote on Aug. 31. The agreement follows a series of strikes that disrupted production and caused significant losses.
Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered the transfer of former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a private hospital for medical examination, following a long-standing demand by his supporters and family. The move, which took place early Friday, was seen as a potential step toward easing tensions with the military. The government complied, though it had initially raised legal objections.
French astronaut Sophie Adenot made history on August 18, 2026, becoming the first French woman to conduct a spacewalk at the International Space Station. She spent more than six hours outside the station alongside American astronaut Anil Menon, replacing a key antenna.
The rupee rose 7 paise to 95.64 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by a softer dollar, but later pared gains to settle 3 paise lower at 95.74 amid rising Brent crude, importer demand, and cautious sentiment over impending US sanctions on Iran. The Reserve Bank of India likely intervened to support the currency, while its decision to shorten the foreign-currency deposit swap window surprised bankers and added to the rupee's vulnerabilities.
FIFA's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has left the organization after publicly criticizing President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. His exit has prompted Hungary's Sandor Csanyi to withdraw support, joining other vice-presidents and national federations in a growing revolt ahead of Infantino's re-election bid.
Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond yield rose to 2.945%, its highest since 1996, on global inflation concerns and growing expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike. BOJ officials are set to make key appearances before the September 18 policy decision, with market pricing indicating a high probability of a move.
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods after last-minute negotiations broke down, prompting Canada to announce matching retaliatory tariffs from September 8. Both sides blamed each other for the failure, with Prime Minister Mark Carney rejecting US terms as unfair and sovereignty-threatening while US officials said Canada declined a favorable deal. The dispute complicates the future of the USMCA pact and has drawn further tariff threats from President Trump.