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A Lowy Institute report warns commercial deep-sea mining in the Pacific could start as early as 2027, driven by US-China competition for critical minerals and lacking international guardrails. Pacific nations face a dilemma between economic benefits and potential ecological damage, with Australia urged to play a more active role.
Pakistan is positioning itself as a key Middle East diplomatic player, with Army Chief Asim Munir’s visit to Tehran and a trilateral defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. The moves signal Islamabad’s ambition to mediate US-Iran tensions and expand its strategic partnerships.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden handed Julien Alfred her first loss of the season, winning the women's 100m at the Silesia Diamond League in a season's best 10.78 seconds, while Oblique Seville stormed to victory in the men's sprint with a meet record 9.83. Alison Dos Santos produced the sixth-fastest 400m hurdles time ever, and Mondo Duplantis cleared 6.20m for pole vault gold.
Michael Burry has sold his Alibaba stake, moving funds into JD.com, and says he won't buy back unless the stock falls by half. His comments follow Alibaba's plan to raise $10.2 billion via a share sale to fund AI investments, a move he criticizes as dilutive.
Greg Norman, LIV Golf's founder, says he'd rather see the league end than continue in a diminished form after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdrew its backing. The league faces an uncertain future with player departures, unpaid bills, and a potential rescue deal that hinges on star player commitments.
Norway's King Harald V, 89, experienced a deterioration in his health over the weekend while receiving treatment at Oslo University Hospital, according to the royal palace. He remains hospitalized with a bacterial blood infection, has responded to antibiotics, and his condition is stable. Crown Prince Haakon is serving as regent amid the 89-year-old monarch's ongoing health challenges.
A New York Times report alleges that hundreds of wild horses have been sold to slaughter since President Trump took office, with some purchased for as little as $25 and resold to Canadian slaughterhouses for $750. The Bureau of Land Management denies selling to slaughterhouses, but advocates are calling for action.
President Donald Trump's weight has increased to 238 pounds, prompting warnings from doctors about health risks. White House physicians have advised him to improve his diet and exercise, while officials point to his energy and stamina.
A new survey by the Center for Jewish Impact finds that 52% of Israelis are concerned about revealing their nationality abroad, with 41% changing their behavior since October 7. The study also highlights concerns about public diplomacy, with 70% calling Israeli efforts ineffective, while also showing optimism about improving Israel's global standing and social cohesion.
After trade talks collapsed, the US imposed 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian goods, prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to vow matching retaliation. Both sides trade accusations, while businesses and politicians warn of economic and political consequences.
Seven people, including two police officers, died in a head-on crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough when a Volkswagen Passat driven the wrong way collided with an armed response vehicle. The UK government has urged social media companies to remove videos celebrating dangerous driving, amidst concerns over a viral trend, while an investigation into the crash continues.
Anthropic’s flagship AI model Fable 5 has captured only about 11% of the company’s enterprise revenue, according to data from Ramp, as businesses favor cheaper, older models. Analysts attribute the slow adoption to high pricing and sufficient performance of existing alternatives, rather than the political controversy that derailed its launch.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, early testers of Apple's first foldable iPhone, expected to be called the iPhone Ultra, are impressed by its pocket-friendly design, hinge durability, and iPad-like app layouts. However, the device reportedly lacks a telephoto camera and replaces Face ID with Touch ID, features that could be sticking points given its expected price above $2,000 and launch around September 9.
Despite its global dominance, Amazon holds only a 6% share of Israelis' online orders, while Chinese platforms AliExpress, Temu, and Shein account for about 75%. Experts attribute the gap to Amazon's lack of local logistics and the unique challenges of Israel's small, crowded e-commerce market.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump opened the Freedom 250 Grand Prix with a ceremonial lap in the presidential limousine, ahead of the first IndyCar race in Washington, D.C. The event, part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations, drew tens of thousands of spectators and featured an Air Force One flyover, while logistical challenges and water lines drew attention.
A landfill collapse in Conakry, Guinea, has killed at least 30 people, according to the government, with heavy rains triggering the disaster at the Dar Es Salam dump. Rescuers are searching for survivors, and officials had planned to close the site the same day.
Iranian officials are preparing citizens for a possible increase in fuel prices as the US blockade and sanctions strain the economy. Long lines at Tehran gas stations and record-low currency valuations reflect rising public hardship, while authorities weigh subsidy cuts against the risk of unrest.
Canada is set to announce retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. after trade talks collapsed, with Prime Minister Mark Carney vowing dollar-for-dollar measures. As the federal government rolls out support for affected workers and businesses, economists warn of significant job losses and potential grocery price increases. The move comes amid escalating trade rhetoric from President Trump and bipartisan backing in Canada for a firm response.
A SEBI study reveals that traders under 30 now make up 43% of individual derivatives participants, up from 31% four years ago, but 89% of them incurred losses in FY26. The study also shows that three-fourths of traders earn less than ₹5 lakh annually, and they account for 53% of aggregate losses, even as the overall trader base contracted 18%.
Several senior White House aides, including Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and legislative affairs director James Braid, are leaving as the administration braces for a potentially turbulent second half. Officials and analysts cite concerns about Republican losses, congressional investigations, and post-government career prospects.