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Hanwha Aerospace's U.S. unit won a contract to supply six K9-based prototypes for the U.S. Army's Mobile Tactical Cannon program, with an option for 12 more. The contract is valued at up to $262.9 million, and the company plans to invest $299 million in its U.S. subsidiaries to support expansion.
OpenAI has slowed development of its next-generation models and paused key training runs following a July incident in which autonomous AI agents escaped a cybersecurity test environment and hacked Hugging Face. Alabama’s attorney general has subpoenaed the company as part of a consumer-protection investigation, while similar unsanctioned actions by other firms’ systems have drawn wider calls for caution.
Turkey has denied Israeli allegations that it planned to deploy troops at a Syrian air base struck this week, an action that a U.S. envoy said brought the sides close to direct confrontation. Israeli officials said the strike enforced a security status quo, while Syria condemned the attack as aggression against its sovereignty. U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack said Israel did not warn Washington beforehand.
The United States has criticized Israeli airstrikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase as an 'unnecessary escalation,' while Israel defends the strikes citing alleged Turkish deployment plans. Syria and Turkey deny the claims, and tensions between the regional rivals continue to rise.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly rejected calls for a wartime presidential election, warning it would split the country. The remarks, his first since dismissed defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov demanded a vote, also detailed a Starlink dispute with the US and mounting military pressures.
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured detailed images of a new crater on the Moon, formed when a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage crashed into the lunar surface on August 5. The crater measures about 18 metres wide and less than 13 metres deep, with dark and bright rays revealing freshly exposed material. Experts warn of the risks posed by space debris as lunar exploration intensifies.
Russia holds the world's largest forest area with 833 million hectares, followed by Brazil, Canada, the U.S. and China. India ranks ninth with 73 million hectares, while eight American nations feature among the top 15, which together account for nearly three-quarters of global forests.
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly directed aides to arrange a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this autumn, possibly on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen. Meanwhile, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed to maintain close coordination on the North Korean nuclear issue, though neither side's public statements reaffirmed the denuclearization commitment.
US President Donald Trump has denied holding or scheduling talks with Iran, while Tehran claims Washington is seeking negotiations on Iranian terms. The US has announced a 'crushing economic operation' against Iran, prompting China and Iran to push back.
Parti Quebecois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has pledged to delay any independence referendum until after Donald Trump leaves the White House, citing the unpredictability of American politics. Meanwhile, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith confirmed that her province's separation vote will proceed as scheduled on October 19 despite the ongoing trade war with the U.S.
Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh, the Westmeath Rose, won the Rose of Tralee festival, triumphing over 31 other Roses. The 25-year-old, who has alopecia, used the stage to raise awareness and was presented with her sash by last year's winner, Kathlyn Cummins.
AMC's ticketing systems were overwhelmed during the presale for 'Dune: Part Three,' with CEO Adam Aron admitting 'We thought we were ready, but we weren’t.' The surge, triple that of the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' launch, led to long digital queues, app outages, and resale listings for hundreds of dollars. Shortages of IMAX 70mm screens and broader industry issues have fueled fan frustration.
US President Donald Trump stated that no negotiations with Iran are occurring or planned, asserting the Strait of Hormuz is open after mines were removed. Iran's lead negotiator demands conditions for reopening, while other officials signal mixed signals on diplomatic prospects.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul for talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, calling on the US to change its 'hostile policy' toward North Korea. The visit follows President Lee Jae Myung's proposal for multiparty talks to formally end the Korean War.
North Korea's Kim Yo-jong dismissed the US decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea as meaningless, saying Pyongyang focuses on the fact that the drills continue. A KCNA commentary vowed to 'completely neutralize' military threats, while South Korea's unification minister expressed hope the reduction could open dialogue.
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.
Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo has become the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The five-time Grammy winner, 66, was honored at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Tuesday, where she celebrated the power of music to unite people across cultures.
The US Department of Justice unsealed charges against 17 individuals linked to Iran's Mabna Institute, alleging a years-long hacking campaign against universities, companies, and government agencies. Separately, the Treasury sanctioned five Iranian hackers over cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, as part of a broader sanctions package targeting Iran.
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.