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NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has imaged the crater left by a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage that crashed into the moon on Aug. 5. The impact, which occurred near Einstein Crater at about 5,400 mph, created a crater roughly 60 feet wide and less than 10 feet deep, according to NASA officials.
President Donald Trump’s public acknowledgment of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal and his order to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea have sparked concerns about alliance cohesion and denuclearization commitments. Analysts warn that transactional diplomacy and a perceived shift in US policy could undermine regional stability and play into China’s preferences.
Negotiations between Canada and the United States broke down on Friday, leading to the imposition of 50% U.S. tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs starting September 8, as provincial leaders and industry officials weigh the economic impact.
A cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room and causing a crew casualty, according to UKMTO. Brent crude rose above $91 and WTI topped $85 amid renewed fighting in Lebanon and hopes for a US-Iran deal fading. Meanwhile, oil producers have adopted 'dark' transits and ship-to-ship transfers to keep exports flowing despite the conflict.
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.
Indian stocks closed largely unchanged on Friday, capping a second straight weekly decline, as geopolitical tensions and rising crude prices kept investors cautious. GIFT Nifty pointed to a positive opening on Monday, with attention on US sanctions on Iran and Federal Reserve signals.
Indian shuttlers had a mixed day at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi: Ayush Shetty continued his remarkable run with a straight-game win, PV Sindhu reached the third round, but Lakshya Sen and Unnati Hooda were ousted in three-set matches.
Indian equity benchmarks declined as Brent crude crossed $91 a barrel following the expiry of the temporary US-Iran ceasefire, reviving concerns over energy supplies. Foreign institutional investors sold equities, and higher US bond yields added pressure, while analysts noted a positioning-led correction with mixed global cues.
Asian shares were flat on Monday as investors awaited details of threatened U.S. sanctions on Iran and braced for Nvidia's quarterly results. The Canadian dollar dipped amid a looming trade war, and gold prices climbed toward a record monthly gain.
President Trump told reporters he has a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying the two leaders understand each other and that his approach is making the region safer. He also addressed reducing joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the relationship.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will make a two-day visit to South Korea starting Wednesday, meeting with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and President Lee Jae Myung. The trip follows President Lee's proposal for multiparty talks to end the Korean War.
South Korean stocks ended lower on Tuesday, halting a five-day winning streak, as investors took profits on large-cap names amid fading hopes for a US-Iran deal. The KOSPI fell 1.55% to 6,869.83, with Samsung Electronics dropping 6.31% on its shareholder return plan, while bond prices rose.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul on Wednesday for a two-day official visit, holding talks with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun and scheduled to meet President Lee Jae Myung and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac. The visit comes amid scaled-back U.S.-South Korean military drills and diplomatic efforts to engage North Korea.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will make a two-day official visit to South Korea starting Wednesday at the invitation of his counterpart Cho Hyun. During talks, Wang said Beijing is 'actively considering' a leaders' summit at November's APEC meeting in Shenzhen.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, citing their personal rapport and Pyongyang's 57 nuclear weapons. The announcement follows his decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, drawing mixed reactions from Seoul, Pyongyang, and US lawmakers.
South Korea's KOSPI pared early gains late Tuesday morning as investors locked in profits amid fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran agreement. Tech stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix led gains, while oil price concerns and global market cues weighed on sentiment.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for an end to the war with the US, saying Iran was negotiating from a position of strength, even as the partial truce agreed in June expired without renewal. His remarks come amid a reported push by Iranian moderates to revive the economy, while hardliners reportedly favor prolonging the conflict.
During a White House event honoring 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams, President Trump cut off CNN's Kristen Holmes and asked 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai, the boy Williams rescued, if he found her disrespectful. Trump called Holmes 'fake news' and 'a fake reporter' after she identified herself as being with CNN. The incident adds to a documented pattern of Trump publicly admonishing female reporters.
The USS Benfold lost power in the South China Sea in July, leaving hundreds of sailors without water, toilets, or air conditioning for four days before being towed to port. The incident has amplified concerns about extended deployments and crew morale, as the George Washington strike group heads to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln.
About 2.5 million illegally harvested succulents have been seized in South Africa's Western Cape since 2018, but CapeNature says that's likely under a quarter of the real number. The trade, driven by international demand and local poverty, is pushing species to extinction and straining enforcement.