Adeleke orders probe into killings and police role in Ikire
📍 Nigeria
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke ordered a Coroner Inquest and Panel of Inquiry to investigate a violent incident that occurred at the Naira and Kobo Junction motor park in Ikire on August 24. The inquiry follows an altercation in which police reported that approximately 30 armed hoodlums attacked officers responding to a distress call, resulting in the…
Gauteng Department of Health addresses idle ambulances in Johannesburg
📍 South Africa
The Gauteng Provincial Government addressed reports that 41 ambulances purchased by the City of Johannesburg for R1 million each in 2019 remained idle for six years due to a lack of operational approval. Provincial spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga stated that the provincial government did not procure or fund these vehicles, noting that the Gauteng Department of…
Russia to host 10,000 youth leaders from 191 countries in Yekaterinburg
📍 Russia
Russia selected 10,000 young leaders from 191 countries to participate in an International Youth Festival held in Yekaterinburg from September 11 to 17, 2026. The selection process drew over 113,000 applications, with the final group split evenly between 5,000 Russian and 5,000 foreign participants representing sectors such as science, public…
Road collapse restricts access to communities in Bali, Taraba State
📍 Nigeria
The Zagah–Suntai road in Bali Local Government Area, Taraba State, collapsed, cutting off access to several rural communities. Residents reported that the road became impassable after a section that had already deteriorated gave way, despite community leaders previously appealing to the state government for intervention three weeks prior. The incident…
Federal government deploys task force to respond to diphtheria in Kano and Katsina
📍 Nigeria
The Nigerian federal government deployed an emergency multi-agency task force to Kano and Katsina states to address a severe diphtheria outbreak that has contributed to over 1,000 deaths nationwide since 2022. This intervention was triggered by reported child fatalities in the Rano Local Government Area, prompting Health Minister Muhammad Pate to prioritize…
Four migrants arrested in Ceuta for throwing stones at soldiers
📍 Spain
On August 29, four Moroccan migrants were arrested in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta for throwing stones at a military patrol, an incident that resulted in one soldier sustaining an injury. This followed an August 27 event where 12 Moroccan migrants were arrested for attacking a military vehicle, leading to the deportation of 11 individuals. These events…
Argentina most exposed to AI impact in Latin America, study finds
📍 Argentina
A study by the Economic and Social Council of Buenos Aires City (CESBA) identified Argentina as the Latin American country with the highest occupational exposure to generative AI, ranking at 0.292 on a scale of 0 to 1. This exposure was primarily attributed to the country’s 97% urbanization rate and the concentration of 78% of its employment within the…
Beijing continues purge of high-ranking military officials
📍 China
President Xi Jinping continued a purge of high-ranking military officials in Beijing. Analysts identified these officials as individuals affiliated with previously ousted leaders.
Israeli forces remove settlers from Palestinian home in Qusra
📍 Palestine
Israeli military and border police forces intervened in the Palestinian village of Qusra after dozens of Israeli settlers entered and barricaded themselves inside a Palestinian home. The incident resulted in injuries to several Palestinians, including a woman, following stone-throwing by the settlers. While security forces reported removing the settlers and…
Police rescue two Colombian women held captive in Lagos
📍 Nigeria
On 26 August, the Nigeria Police Force rescued two Colombian women, Maria Camila Rodas Ortiz and Yuliet Fernanda Rios Mesa, from a human trafficking syndicate in Lagos. The operation was triggered by intelligence provided by the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Bogotá, which identified that the victims had been lured to Nigeria under false pretenses and…
Travelers stranded on deteriorating Benin-Agbor-Asaba highway
📍 Nigeria
Travelers were stranded for days on the Benin-Agbor-Asaba highway in Nigeria following a complete traffic stoppage. The incident occurred due to the deteriorating condition of the road, which has been declining for years. Al Jazeera interviewed individuals affected by the infrastructure crisis to understand their perspectives on the situation.
Security forces report mutiny at military base in Niamey
📍 Niger
Security forces reported a mutiny at a military base located in Niamey, Niger, on August 29, 2026. The incident was documented in reports issued at 15:59 and modified at 16:00. No specific triggers or individuals involved in the mutiny were identified in the available source text.
Polish MEP calls for end to military aid for Ukraine
📍 Poland
Ewa Zajaczkowska-Hernik, a Polish member of the European Parliament, publicly demanded an end to free military aid for Ukraine, citing Kiev’s ongoing glorification of World War II-era Ukrainian nationalist figures. The call followed recent appeals from President Vladimir Zelensky for more Patriot missiles, which contrasted with Polish officials' concerns…
ANC seeks removal of two Cape Town councillors after party defections
📍 South Africa
The ANC requested the immediate removal of two Cape Town councillors, Lindile Sonyoka and Thembinkosi Mjuza, from the party list after they joined the Patriotic Alliance and the DA, respectively. The ANC contended that the councillors ceased to be party members upon joining other organizations, despite Mjuza continuing to attend ANC meetings. This request…
Italian state broadcaster RAI removes veteran journalist from investigative program
📍 Italy
Italian state broadcaster RAI removed veteran journalist Sigfrido Ranucci from his role as host of the flagship investigative program 'Report' after nine years of service. The decision followed the arrest of businessman Valter Lavitola, who told prosecutors he ordered a bomb attack against Ranucci's home last October, triggering allegations in…
Xi and Putin to Discuss Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline in Bishkek
📍 Kyrgyzstan
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin were scheduled to meet on August 31 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov confirmed that the two leaders planned to discuss the Power of Siberia 2 project, a long-stalled pipeline intended to increase Russian gas deliveries to…
Mark Cuban and James Talarico to discuss healthcare in Fort Worth
📍 United States
Billionaire investor and former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D) scheduled a live podcast event in Fort Worth for Saturday evening. The two figures planned to discuss healthcare monopolies during the appearance. This event followed an announcement from Cuban and Talarico regarding their joint 'Breaking...'…
UNRWA vocational college in East Jerusalem faces potential closure by Israel
📍 Israel
Israeli military and police forces, accompanied by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, raided and shuttered the UNRWA Qalandiya Training Centre in occupied East Jerusalem, expelling 40 staff members. The facility, which has served Palestinian refugees for over seven decades, provided vocational training to approximately 340 students annually with a…
Niger defense ministry reports regaining control of sites in Niamey after attack
📍 Niger
On August 29, 2026, the Niger Ministry of Defense announced that it had regained control of sites in Niamey following an attack. The ministry reported the situation was under control after the incident occurred in the capital. The report was issued by France 24.
New Orleans Charity Hospital to be redeveloped into $500 million research hub
📍 United States
Tulane University announced a $500 million project to convert the long-vacant Charity Hospital in New Orleans into a biomedical research and innovation hub, with construction scheduled to begin this fall. The building had remained closed since 2005, when Hurricane Katrina rendered it non-functional and necessitated the emergency evacuation of patients and…
MTN Nigeria independent director Kola-Oyeneyin to exit board
📍 Nigeria
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc announced that Independent Non-Executive Director Eyitope Kola-Oyeneyin would exit the board effective August 31. Kola-Oyeneyin, a systems change leader and transformation expert who joined the board in December 2024, was recently appointed by the federal government to serve as Chairperson of the Nigerian Investment Promotion…
Fire involving about 3ha of greenery extinguished near Seletar Link
📍 Singapore
On Saturday, Aug 29, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) extinguished a vegetation fire covering approximately 3 hectares near Seletar Link and Seletar South Link. Responders utilized two water jets and an unmanned firefighting machine to manage the blaze, which affected an area roughly equivalent to four football fields. Local resident Shawn Cheong…
Edinburgh report suggests migrants prioritized for social housing over local residents
📍 United Kingdom
Internal documents reported by The Telegraph revealed that Edinburgh’s Labour-run city council prioritized homeless migrants for social housing, raising their share of temporary accommodations from 1% to 16% since 2023. This policy shift coincided with a freeze on approximately 31,000 housing applications from local Scottish residents amidst a city-wide…
Iran envoy says Tehran remains open to dialogue with the United States
📍 Iran
On 29 August 2026, Iran’s ambassador to Germany, Majid Nili, stated that Tehran remained open to dialogue and engagement with the United States. Speaking to the state news agency IRNA, Nili emphasized that this potential path was based on mutual respect despite ongoing political pressures. He also asserted that recent Iranian military actions were a…
Uzbekistan marks 35th independence anniversary and outlines development plans
📍 Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan celebrated its 35th independence anniversary with a large-scale event in New Tashkent, a massive urban development project designed to eventually house two million residents. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the nation, highlighting past reforms such as the elimination of systemic forced labor in the cotton industry and an increase in…
Clashes reported at presidential palace in Niamey, Niger
📍 Niger
Clashes occurred at the presidential palace in Niamey, Niger, on Saturday after elements of the armed forces attempted to enter the facility. The presidential guard, which remained loyal to ruler General Abdourahamane Tiani, pushed back the insurgents during an exchange of gunfire. Concurrently, mutineers took soldiers hostage at a base near the capital's…
Srebrenica survivor Ahmed Hrustanovic reflects on Ratko Mladic's death
📍 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ahmed Hrustanovic reflected on the death of Ratko Mladic during an interview with Scott Simon of NPR. Hrustanovic, a survivor of the Srebrenica Massacre, noted that all of his adult male relatives died in the event engineered by Mladic.
Druze factions in Sweida block students from government exams
📍 Syria
On August 29, 2025, armed Druze factions in Syria’s Sweida province blocked students from traveling to government-controlled areas to sit for official exams, demanding the tests be relocated to their territory due to security concerns. The move disrupted access for many, though Sweida governor Mustafa al-Bakkur noted that approximately 150 students reached…
GOL Airlines to Resume São Paulo–Caracas Flights on September 15
📍 Brazil
GOL Airlines announced the resumption of its nonstop route between São Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU) and Caracas (CCS), beginning September 15, 2026. The service will operate three times weekly using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with plans to add a fourth weekly frequency by the end of the year. The route had been suspended following earthquakes that struck…
Washington Urges Argentina to Ratify US Trade Agreement
📍 Argentina
On 27 August 2026, Deputy United States Trade Representative Jeff Goettman met with Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and Economy Minister Luis Caputo in Buenos Aires to urge the ratification of the United States-Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment (ARTI). Signed on 5 February 2026, the agreement remained without legal force in…
Ecopetrol Schedules Shareholder Meeting for September 15 Board Vote
📍 Colombia
Ecopetrol called an extraordinary shareholder meeting for 15 September in Bogotá to hold a board vote that will install six new directors and retain three incumbents. The Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, which holds 88.49% of the company's shares, proposed the slate of candidates. The meeting agenda also included a proposal to amend company bylaws to…
Iran Reports $7.5bn in Oil Revenue Amid US Naval Blockade
📍 Iran
Tehran reported receiving $7.5 billion in oil revenue between March 21 and July 22, meeting 99 percent of its budget projections despite an ongoing naval blockade and infrastructure attacks by the United States and Israel. Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Governor Mohammad Sadeq Motamedian, acknowledged that these revenue figures…
Tai Po Baptist Public School opens new campus after fire
📍 China
Tai Po Baptist Public School opened a new campus at Fu Shin Estate on Saturday, reuniting nearly 600 students and staff who had been displaced across two temporary sites. The school relocated following a deadly fire at the Wang Fuk Court, which had forced the closure of its previous premises. The Education Bureau invested HK$43.6 million (US$5.6 million) to…
ICE operations reported in Asheville following Hurricane Helene
📍 United States
Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the volunteer group Latinos Aventureros provided supplies to 1,700 people in Western North Carolina after federal disaster aid fell short of the region's needs. On July 26, ICE agents, U.S. Forest Service personnel, and local law enforcement arrested 13 individuals at Wilson Creek, a popular outdoor recreation…
Bloomberg decides not to appeal defamation case involving Singapore ministers
📍 Singapore
Bloomberg and reporter Low De Wei declined to appeal a High Court ruling that found them liable for defaming Singapore Senior Minister K Shanmugam and Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng in a December 2024 article. The court previously ordered the news outlet and the reporter to pay S$230,000 in damages to each minister, alongside S$423,000 in…
Temasek supports Singapore Airlines' investment in Air India
📍 Singapore
Singapore state investor Temasek publicly backed Singapore Airlines' investment in Air India, where the airline holds a 25.1 percent stake alongside owner Tata Sons. The statement followed reports that Air India requested approximately US$1.5 billion in fresh equity, which prompted opposition lawmaker Kenneth Tiong to express concerns regarding the…
Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 27
📍 Ukraine
A Russian drone strike on a warehouse in the village of Myla, located in the Bucha district near Kyiv, killed at least 27 people and wounded 42 others on Friday evening. Regional governor Tymur Tkachenko reported that the attack triggered a major fire and explosions, necessitating the evacuation of over 380 people, including children. The incident occurred…
MUIS to introduce new child safety framework across mosques
📍 Singapore
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) announced the development of a common safeguarding framework for mosques to enhance the protection of children and youth. The initiative followed a case involving a self-styled, non-accredited religious mentor who sexually assaulted two young boys from a vulnerable family, leading to his sentencing in…
Vietnam considers ending death penalty for drug trafficking
📍 Vietnam
The Vietnamese government proposed a revision to the Penal Code that would remove drug trafficking from the list of capital crimes. The proposal was presented to lawmakers in Hanoi last week and would restrict the death penalty to four remaining offenses: treason, murder, terrorism, and illegal narcotics production. This development marked a significant…
Chinese regulators launch nationwide vehicle quality inspection campaign
📍 China
The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced a nationwide inspection campaign to assess the quality of domestically manufactured vehicles. Vice-Minister Xin Guobin stated that new products and technologies would be barred from the market unless they passed stricter approval procedures due to insufficient testing of recent…
Kanye West concerts in St. Petersburg canceled
📍 Russia
Two sold-out Kanye West concerts in St. Petersburg, Russia, were canceled. The cancellations involved the artist and were noted in the context of St. Petersburg.
Hong Kong residents may use ID or home return permit at Huanggang Port
📍 China
Hong Kong Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung announced that travelers may now use either their Hong Kong identity card or their home return permit to pass through the newly revamped Huanggang Port. The announcement followed a stress-test drill involving over 20,000 civil servants designed to simulate peak capacity at the crossing. The facility is…
Algeria begins decontamination of former French nuclear test sites
📍 Algeria
Algeria has initiated the decontamination of sites in the Reggane region that were utilized by France for 17 atmospheric and underground nuclear tests between 1960 and 1966. These experiments, which included the 70-kiloton 'Blue Jerboa' explosion, left radioactive waste and contaminated equipment scattered across the Sahara. The project addresses the legacy…
Hong Kong allocates HK$50 million for Nepal-Tibet flood relief
📍 China
The Hong Kong government allocated HK$50 million from its Disaster Relief Fund to support those affected by flash floods along the Himalayan border between Nepal and Tibet’s Gyirong County. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced the funding on Saturday following a wall of mud and rock that collapsed into a river on Wednesday, triggering the disaster.…
Fed Rate Hike Expectations Rise Following Warsh Speech; Brazilian Real Declines
📍 United States
On 28 August 2026, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh used his first Jackson Hole address to emphasize that reaching the 2 percent inflation target remained the central bank's primary objective. Following his speech, market expectations for a September interest rate hike increased significantly, with FedWatch tool odds rising from 35 percent to roughly 59…
US envoy's remarks on Kashmir status prompt diplomatic protest from Pakistan
📍 India
On August 19, US envoy Sergio Gor visited Srinagar and stated that Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India. This marked the first visit by a US ambassador to the region in six years. Following the remarks, Pakistan formally summoned US diplomat Natalie Baker to lodge a protest regarding the disputed territory, which has served as the casus belli for…
On This Day, Aug. 29: Hurricane Katrina makes landfall on Gulf Coast
📍 United States
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the United States Gulf Coast, impacting New Orleans, Louisiana, as well as the coastlines of Alabama and Mississippi. The disaster resulted in more than 1,800 deaths and an estimated $125 billion in damages. The event highlighted critical infrastructure failures, as the storm surge exceeded the capacity…
Crowds gather at royal palace in Oslo as King Harald lies in state
📍 Norway
King Harald of Norway died on Friday at the age of 89, prompting crowds to gather at the royal palace in Oslo as he lay in state. Mourners gathered to pay their respects to the monarch, who served for over three decades and was noted for his public messages regarding inclusivity and tolerance. Following his death, his 53-year-old son ascended to the throne…
Refugees International president challenges Israeli government claims on Gaza malnutrition
Jeremy Konyndyk, president of Refugees International, publicly challenged Israeli government claims that current malnutrition statistics in Gaza negate the famine declaration made in August 2025. Konyndyk argued that the reduction in starvation resulted directly from Israel relaxing previous obstructions on food aid, which had effectively ceased between…
US Official Urges Argentina to Ratify Trade Agreement
📍 Argentina
Deputy US Trade Representative Jeff Goettman met with Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and Economy Minister Luis Caputo on August 28 to urge the ratification of a February trade agreement. Although the deal would eliminate reciprocal tariffs on over 1,600 Argentine products and more than 200 American goods, the Milei administration has not yet…
Colombia Deploys Anti-Drone Systems to Cesar Towns After ELN Attack
📍 Colombia
On August 27, suspected ELN guerrillas attacked army troops guarding oil infrastructure in Pelaya, Cesar, using drones to drop approximately 40 grenades alongside rifle fire. Three soldiers were wounded and a trained explosives-detection dog was killed in the assault, marking the second such drone attack in the department in just over a month. In response,…
Bradesco BBI Upgrades Petrobras to Buy with 2027 Target
📍 Brazil
Bradesco BBI upgraded Brazilian state oil firm Petrobras from neutral to buy, maintaining a 2027 price target of R$53 (US$10.26) per share. The upgrade followed a recent decline in share prices caused by falling oil prices, which analysts argued created an asymmetric risk-return profile. The bank projected a 25% total return through 2027, supported by an…
Parliament hears Nsfas accommodation funding cap has failed to control costs
📍 South Africa
South Africa’s Department of Higher Education and Training, represented by Minister Buti Manamela and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas), briefed Parliament’s portfolio committee on the failure of the 2023 accommodation funding cap to control rental costs. The cap, which limits funding to R52,000 in metro areas and R43,000 elsewhere for…
Potential for new EU-Canada partnership discussed
📍 Belgium
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney planned to visit Strasbourg in mid-September to attend European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union address and speak before the EU parliamentary assembly. This move followed Canada’s initiation of a trade war against the United States, prompting discussions regarding a deeper partnership…
Morning update on regional developments and conflict in the West Bank
📍 Palestine
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the Israeli military evacuated residents and occupied the Jenin camp in the West Bank. Additionally, three Palestinians sustained injuries during an attack by Israeli settlers on the village of Al-Mughayyir. These events occurred amid broader regional tensions, including an ongoing naval blockade of Iran…
Impact of Donald Trump's tip tax proposal in Las Vegas
📍 United States
In Las Vegas, service workers reported significant income declines despite Donald Trump’s federal policy allowing the deduction of up to $25,000 in tips from taxable income. The Culinary Union, representing 60,000 hospitality workers in Nevada, reported that thousands of members faced layoffs or reduced hours as visitor numbers dropped by 7.5 percent last…
Galesburg opens $1.35 million accessible park at former school site
📍 United States
On August 26, Galesburg officials, including Mayor Peter Schwartzman and State Senator Mike Halpin, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $1.352 million Cooke Park. The project transformed the site of a former elementary school—which closed in 2014—into an accessible recreational space featuring an inclusive playground, splash pad, and walking paths.…
Hong Kong and Macau lawyers permitted to practice in nine Guangdong cities
📍 China
The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed amendments to China’s Lawyers Law, which permit lawyers from Hong Kong and Macau to practice in nine Guangdong cities starting September 1. To qualify, lawyers must pass the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Legal Professional Examination and obtain a mainland practice qualification.…
Seven Yemeni men arrested in Kuala Lumpur for dangerous driving
📍 Malaysia
Seven Yemeni men, aged 23 to 26, were arrested in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for dangerous driving after they were filmed performing stunts along Jalan Sungai Besi early Friday morning. The individuals, consisting of five university students and two graduates, were observed leaning out of and sitting on the windows of two vehicles while traveling toward Jalan…
Wang Fuk Court residents refuse government buy-back offer
📍 China
Approximately 70 homeowners at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, refused the government's buy-back offer ahead of the August 31 deadline. While the government proposed payments of HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot—a rate experts described as generous compared to market values of HK$6,000 to HK$8,000—the remaining 3.5 per cent of…
Forfeited assets from Singapore money laundering case to be auctioned from September
📍 Singapore
Audit firm Deloitte announced that more than 1,000 luxury items and 80 real estate properties, forfeited in a S$3 billion money laundering case, will be auctioned in phases between September 2026 and mid-2027. These assets were seized following August 2023 raids that uncovered an illicit gambling ring operated by 10 individuals originally from China. The…
South Korean illegal gambling network identified in the Philippines
📍 Philippines
Philippine authorities arrested 29-year-old Kim Young-sun for allegedly managing 23 illegal online betting websites that generated approximately 5.33 trillion won (US$3.8 billion) between November 2018 and 2024. Operating out of Pasay and Quezon City, this network functioned as an expansive, largely unnoticed criminal economy that mirrored the operations of…
Vance and Zeldin request EPA probe into East Palestine derailment response
📍 United States
Vice President JD Vance and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin requested an independent investigation into the government's response to the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment resulted in the spill of toxic chemicals into the town. In a joint letter issued on Friday, the two officials asked the EPA’s acting inspector to examine the…
political3 sources14h ago White House employee fined for betting on prediction markets using inside knowledge
📍 United States
Former White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez was ordered to surrender over US$100,000 in profits and pay a US$65,000 fine following a settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Authorities determined that Perez used inside knowledge to trade presidential “mention market” contracts on the Kalshi platform between December 2025 and…
Bitcoin event held in Hong Kong amid market decline
📍 China
The Bitcoin Asia conference took place in Hong Kong over two days, concluding on August 29, 2026. The event occurred amidst a broader cryptocurrency bear market and highlighted difficulties faced by the city's tightly regulated exchanges in meeting changing investor interest. The conference served to underscore the ongoing obstacles Hong Kong encountered in…
Iranian officials report 35% drop in trade due to US sanctions
📍 United Arab Emirates
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reported a 35% decline in foreign trade due to U.S. sanctions and a naval blockade, while annual inflation in Iran reached 66%. The U.S. Treasury Department intensified its financial pressure by sanctioning Egypt's Banque Misr, restricting its UAE branches from dollar transactions, and targeting entities in Hong Kong and…
Chinese institutions offer marriage registration services to boost wedding rates
📍 China
Chinese institutions, including a branch of the Postal Savings Bank of China in Tianjin and the Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Linzi District in Zibo City, began offering marriage registration services. This trend followed similar initiatives in temples and nightclubs, prompting public discourse regarding government efforts to increase marriage…
JPMorgan executive comments on Hong Kong's wealth management outlook
📍 China
Kwang Kam-shing, JPMorgan Chase's Hong Kong CEO and chairwoman of North Asia, stated that Hong Kong will maintain its long-term competitiveness as a wealth management hub despite new regulatory shifts from Beijing. The comments followed recent directives requiring firms to verify the offshore funding sources of mainland clients and the introduction of a 20…
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro vows to respect Brazil election outcome
📍 Brazil
On August 28, Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, announced his intention to respect the results of the upcoming October presidential election. The former president is currently serving a 27-year prison sentence following his conviction by the Supreme Court for plotting a coup after the 2022 election.…
Gunfire and blasts reported in Niamey, Niger
📍 Niger
Sustained gunfire and explosions occurred across Niamey, Niger, on Saturday, with activity reported near Diori Hamani International Airport and the presidential palace. Niger has been under military rule since General Abdourahamane Tiani led a coup in July 2023 that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. The military government has subsequently shifted its…
NYC police seize $10 million in cocaine
📍 United States
New York City police and Drug Enforcement Administration agents seized 580 pounds of cocaine, valued at $10 million, from a self-storage facility in Queens. This operation resulted in the arrest of 35-year-old Nelson Salcedo and two suspected accomplices on charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Law enforcement initiated the investigation…
Hegseth blocks promotions of four Army officers with ties to ousted generals
📍 United States
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked the promotions of four Army officers previously selected for the rank of one-star general. These officers were removed from the promotion list due to their professional ties to top Army generals who were ousted by the Pentagon chief earlier this year. Among those identified, some of the officers held links to the…
Immigration data shows trend in short-term foreign work visas for Hong Kong
📍 China
Hong Kong's Immigration Department approved 31,278 General Employment Policy (GEP) visas for foreign nationals last year, a total that remained below the annual figures of over 40,000 recorded in 2018 and 2019. Data indicated that 79.7 per cent of these applicants held contracts lasting less than one year, while 47.5 per cent earned less than HK$20,000 per…
Palestinian father and son injured in settler attack near Bethlehem
📍 Palestine
On 29 August 2026, a Palestinian man named Raed Khalil, 45, and his 24-year-old son, Mahmoud, sustained injuries during an assault by Israeli settlers in the village of Husan. According to reports from Wafa, the attackers struck the two men with rifle and pistol butts while they were on their land. This incident occurred alongside other documented reports…
Tokyo to convert underground car park into missile shelter
📍 Japan
The Tokyo metropolitan government announced plans to convert the underground Yaesu car park, located two to 11 meters below ground near Tokyo Station, into a ballistic missile shelter. Governor Yuriko Koike stated that the 13,000-square-meter facility was selected due to its position as a high-traffic gateway to the capital. The metropolitan government will…
Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas rearrested after court orders release
📍 Turkey
Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas was rearrested in the town of Corlu after a court ordered his release from a separate detention involving accusations of insulting Islam and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Goktas, 32, was originally detained at Istanbul airport in July following his online stand-up performances. Prosecutors initiated a new investigation for…
Hong Kong court acquits police officer of indecent assault charge
📍 China
On Friday, a Kowloon City Magistrates’ Court acquitted Hong Kong police officer Ng Ka-wai of indecent assault charges after he allegedly touched a female informant’s thigh and opened a private photo without her consent. The complainant had initially sought police assistance at the Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station regarding a blackmail and fraud case involving…
Trump to speak at Pentagon for 25th anniversary of 9/11
📍 United States
President Trump was scheduled to deliver a speech at the Pentagon to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks. The event served as the designated location for his observance of the anniversary. According to reports, he did not visit other locations associated with the event.
Explosions reported at warehouse near Kiev following suspected drone strike
📍 Ukraine
On August 28, 2026, a suspected Russian drone strike involving Geran-4 loitering munitions targeted a warehouse complex in the village of Myla, Bucha District, triggering massive secondary explosions. Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergey Koretsky confirmed the incident and criticized the storage of explosive military stocks near populated areas, labeling the…
Iranian President Pezeshkian expresses openness to regional cooperation
📍 Iran
On 28 August 2026, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran was prepared for regional cooperation and understanding with nations including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. During a news conference, Pezeshkian noted that Iran sold 90 million barrels of oil while an interim deal was in effect. He attributed a 35 percent reduction in…
Trump responds to report on 9/11 remembrance attendance
📍 United States
President Trump pushed back on Friday against a New York Times report stating he would not attend the New York City ceremony marking the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack. The report indicated that the president's team had conveyed an interest in him speaking at the event. Organizers subsequently denied the request for the president to…
US Treasury sanctions Hong Kong firm over alleged Iran money laundering links
📍 China
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Hong Kong-based Kameng Trading Ltd for allegedly laundering funds on behalf of the Pedram Pirouzan Exchange House, an Iranian entity. This action was part of the newly announced "Economic Outcast" operation, which expands secondary sanctions against jurisdictions supporting Tehran's financial sector. Kameng Trading…
Clashes reported between rival militias in Suwayda, Syria
📍 Syria
Clashes between rival Druze militias occurred in Suwayda, Syria, as reported on 28 August 2026. These engagements resulted in damage to civilian homes and caused panic among the local population. Local sources indicated that the violence led to multiple deaths and injuries, though these reports remained unverified by Middle East Eye.
Beijing develops new international land port in Shigatse
📍 China
Beijing established a new international land port in Shigatse, Tibet, designed as a 'bridgehead' to bolster economic connections with South Asia. Operated by Shigatse Chengyou Supply Chain Management Co, the facility utilized smart inspection systems and automated gantries to process goods, with plans to handle 300 trucks daily by 2030. Although the port…
RT reports on developments in the Russia-Ukraine War
📍 Russia
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Kiev to mark the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, where he announced the sharing of classified data to enable domestic production of 'Storm Shadow' cruise missiles. This announcement preceded a Ukrainian strike on a Donetsk apartment block, which resulted in Russian retaliatory missile and drone attacks…
political4 sources18h ago Ecuador court convicts former President Lenin Moreno in bribery case
📍 Ecuador
An Ecuadorean court convicted former President Lenin Moreno, along with his wife and daughter, of bribery in connection with the construction of the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric plant. Prosecutors alleged that Moreno received over $1 million while serving as vice president between 2007 and 2013, part of a $76.1 million bribery scheme involving the…
Argentine exchange rate rises as government considers strategy changes
📍 Argentina
The Argentine wholesale exchange rate closed the week at AR$1,512, reaching nominal highs of AR$1,514 and remaining above the AR$1,500 threshold for five consecutive trading days. Economists including Federico Glustein and Joaquín Alvarado noted that this upward trend was driven by seasonal agricultural export declines and low liquidity in peso-denominated…
RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat's visit to New York faces protests
📍 United States
Indian Hindu leader Mohan Bhagwat was scheduled to speak in New York. Human rights groups organized protests in response to his visit.
political2 sources19h ago Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow military's transgender ban
📍 United States
The Trump administration petitioned the Supreme Court to permit the Pentagon to enforce a ban on transgender troops serving in the military. This action sought to overturn an appeals court decision that had previously blocked the policy's implementation. By bringing the matter to the high court for the second time, the administration requested a definitive…
A critique of leadership training practices at the NIPSS
📍 Nigeria
Yushau A. Shuaib, a PR practitioner and publisher, withdrew from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Senior Executive Course 47 after alleging institutional bullying and humiliation by directing staff, specifically Rear Admiral AA Mustapha. Shuaib, who paid a ₦18.5 million course fee, faced disciplinary actions and queries…
TPP-KMT ties strained by Jhubei mayoral contest
📍 Taiwan
The Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) announced it would move forward with Andy Chiu as its mayoral candidate for Jhubei City after negotiations with the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) broke down. TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang stated that while the two parties previously coordinated on various election platforms, the KMT failed to resolve a dispute regarding…
German parliament launches Taiwan friendship group
📍 Germany
The Berlin House of Representatives formally established a parliamentary Taiwan friendship group, marking the first such initiative among Germany’s state parliaments. The group, which includes 18 members from the Christian Democratic Party, Social Democratic Party, and the Greens, is co-chaired by Tamara Luedke and Jian Omar. The launch formalizes ties that…
Hong Kong court hears arguments on sentencing for vigil organizers
📍 China
Three former leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China—Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung, and Albert Ho—appeared in court to argue their sentences after being convicted of inciting subversion under Hong Kong's National Security Law. The court determined that the trio intentionally encouraged supporters to undermine…
Las Vegas removes grass lawns to conserve water
📍 United States
Since 1999, property owners in the Las Vegas Valley removed 250 million square feet of non-functional grass, supported by the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s Water Smart Landscapes Rebate program and Nevada Assembly Bill 356. This initiative saved 203 billion gallons of water to address long-term drought conditions affecting Lake Mead, which provides 90…
political2 sources20h ago Democrats criticize Trump administration over six-month Iran conflict
📍 United States
On 27 August 2026, U.S. Democrats criticized the Trump administration regarding the six-month anniversary of the joint U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, which began on 28 February. The war has resulted in at least 18 U.S. troop fatalities and $100 billion in military expenditures, despite initial presidential estimates that the conflict would last only a few…
Syrian business owner detained by ICE in New Jersey released on bond
📍 United States
Iemad Saifo, a 65-year-old Syrian immigrant and business owner in New Jersey, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for two weeks after attending a routine check-in in Mount Laurel on July 31. Although he had been pursuing permanent residency and his case had been administratively closed in 2023, DHS cited his 2002 visa expiration and a…
political2 sources20h ago US officials clarify status of alleged government agency hacking attempts
📍 United States
The U.S. Justice Department revised a statement issued on August 28 to clarify that the U.S. Senate, the Federal Reserve, NASA, and other government entities were targeted by the Chinese spy platform known as QTFY rather than confirmed as victims. This correction followed an initial announcement regarding an internet domain seizure operation on Wednesday.…
EPWP workers in Orange Farm investigated for alleged sale of stolen abortion tablets
📍 South Africa
Three female Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) workers were arrested following a sting operation at the Stretford Community Health Centre in Orange Farm, Johannesburg, for the alleged theft and illegal sale of Cytotec abortion tablets. The incident, which occurred on 24 August, involved the theft of two boxes and 24 loose tablets from a secured…
Tempe mayor cancels city police contract with Flock Safety
📍 United States
Tempe Mayor Corey Woods (D) cancelled the city police department’s $80,000 contract with the automated license plate reader company Flock Safety. Woods stated that the decision followed reports of product misuse within the department. He defended the move by citing concerns that the potential for further misuse of the technology was too great.
Woman arrested for vandalizing World War II Memorial
📍 United States
Melissa Farris, 41, was arrested for vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington earlier this month. Farris stated in an interview with The Washington Post that she committed the act to draw national attention to alleged wrongdoing by a former individual. The incident involved the use of graffiti on the memorial site.
WHO Launches Africa Health Data Hub for 47 Countries
📍 Ethiopia
On August 27 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the World Health Organization launched a Regional Health Data Hub designed to consolidate health information for 47 countries in the African region. The platform was created to address the issue of fragmented data across national systems, utilizing artificial intelligence and analytics to help governments track trends,…
Poland discusses participation in NATO and EU nuclear deterrence frameworks
📍 Poland
Polish Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Zalewski triggered confusion after stating that Poland sought to participate in NATO nuclear deterrence without hosting warheads on its territory. Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz subsequently intervened to clarify that Warsaw remains interested in the NATO Nuclear Sharing program and talks regarding a European…
political2 sources21h ago Spain asks EU for help processing migrants in Ceuta
📍 Spain
Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska requested assistance from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex, to help process migrants currently in the North African enclave of Ceuta. This request followed a mass border crossing on July 30, where at least 72,000 people entered from Morocco, leaving between 5,000 and 8,000 migrants…
Russian strikes hit civilian targets near Kyiv
📍 Ukraine
On 28 August 2026, Russia intensified military strikes across Ukraine, resulting in civilian fatalities and damage to residential and warehouse infrastructure near Kyiv. A separate drone strike in Kherson killed a 61-year-old man and destroyed the city’s remaining thermal plant equipment. These attacks marked a broad escalation of Russian military activity…
White House approves plan to remove 60-day H-1B grace period
📍 United States
The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs approved a Department of Homeland Security proposal (RIN: 1615-AD22) to eliminate the 60-day grace period currently granted to H-1B visa holders who lose their employment. Previously, this period allowed individuals to seek new employment, change visa status, or transition to H4 or F1 visas while…
Sharpton compares Ocasio-Cortez to Chisholm at voting rights march
📍 United States
During the March on Washington, civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton introduced New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to attendees. Sharpton, who served as the youth director for the late Representative Shirley Chisholm, compared Ocasio-Cortez to the former presidential candidate. The event served as the venue for this public comparison…
Iran's potential role in the Mecca Pact
📍 Saudi Arabia
On August 7, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a pact stipulating that an armed attack against one member is considered an attack against all. While reports suggested Iran was invited to join the agreement, Iranian Foreign…
Joaquin Castro calls for closure of Dilley ICE detention facility
📍 United States
Democratic Congressmember Joaquin Castro, supported by a coalition of over 110 House Democrats, intensified calls to close the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in South Texas, citing allegations of abusive detention practices and the illegal confinement of children. This push followed the recent detention and deportation of five-year-old Liam Tadeo and…
political2 sources22h ago Transgender former Israeli intelligence officer detained by ICE in New Hampshire
📍 United States
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained an Israeli national identified as Alon, a transgender woman and former member of the Israeli military’s Unit 81, during operations in Concord, New Hampshire. ICE identified the individual by the former name Avishay and classified Alon as a criminal illegal alien. The detention followed convictions for…
Trump Administration and California Dispute Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline Regulation
📍 United States
A power struggle emerged between the Trump administration and California authorities regarding the restart of an offshore oil pipeline in Santa Barbara, which had been inactive since a 2015 spill. The Department of Energy invoked the Defense Production Act to authorize Sable Offshore Corp. to resume pumping, citing national security and domestic energy…
Mercosur Begins Trade Negotiations With Vietnam
📍 Uruguay
Mercosur, led by Argentina, initiated its first in-person round of trade negotiations with Vietnam to pursue a preferential trade agreement. Simultaneously, Uruguay pursued a separate, faster track to obtain sanitary authorization for its beef exports to the nation of 100 million people. Vietnam currently represents Argentina’s sixth-largest export market…
Business jet skids off runway at Rio's Santos Dumont Airport
📍 Brazil
On Thursday, 27 August 2026, an Embraer Phenom 100 business jet skidded off the runway at Rio de Janeiro’s Santos Dumont airport during a landing procedure. The two individuals on board, the pilot and one crew member, were uninjured in the incident, which required the intervention of firefighters to move the aircraft. The airport, a critical hub for the…
MK party names Bongani Baloyi as Johannesburg mayoral candidate
📍 South Africa
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party formally announced six mayoral candidates for major metropolitan areas ahead of the 2026 local government elections, including Bongani Baloyi for Johannesburg. Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo unveiled the candidates following a two-day national meeting in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. The party also launched the Gwaza…
political2 sources22h ago Umahi issues 14-day deadline to CCECC for Benin-Asaba Road repairs
📍 Nigeria
Minister of Works David Umahi issued a 14-day ultimatum to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to repair failed sections of the Benin-Asaba Highway following reports of motorists being stranded for up to four days. The directive targeted specific segments near Ubulu-Okiti and Onicha-Ugbo, as well as service lanes where asphalt had…
Argentina Announces Plans for 30th FIT Travel Fair in Buenos Aires
📍 Argentina
Argentina announced that the 30th edition of the Feria Internacional de Turismo de América Latina (FIT) will take place at La Rural in Buenos Aires from September 26 to 29, 2026. Tourism secretary Daniel Scioli and organizers projected that this will be the fair's largest iteration, spanning over 20,000 square meters with delegations from 60 countries and…
Mercado Libre to Triple Its Logistics Network in Chile by 2027
📍 Chile
On August 27, Mercado Libre announced a US$240 million investment to triple its logistics footprint in Chile from 140,000 to 450,000 square metres by 2027. The expansion plan, revealed at the Mercado Libre Experience event, involves the construction of new storage and distribution centers across Santiago and 14 regional cities spanning from Antofagasta to…
Africa Business Investment Summit Held in Washington
📍 United States
The inaugural Africa Business Investment Summit, hosted by the Millennium Excellence Foundation in Maryland on August 27–28, sought to facilitate at least $500 million in structured investment commitments from a pool of $4 billion in available opportunities. Attended by over 500 delegates, the summit addressed the persistent gap between Africa’s economic…
Trump provides update on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation
📍 United States
President Trump provided an update on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation via a Truth Social post on Friday. He cited Interior Department official Greg Wischer, who reported that the project was progressing well after conducting a morning visit. The update noted that the site is expected to be open to the public in a few weeks.
political5 sources23h ago Judge denies Trump's request to move New York conviction case to federal court
📍 United States
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein rejected a request from Donald Trump to move his New York criminal conviction case to federal court. Trump sought this move to challenge his conviction regarding 2016 hush money payments by citing presidential immunity. This decision marked the third time Judge Hellerstein denied Trump's attempts to transfer the case to…
Ghent University faces controversy over Nathan Cofnas's expertise and views
📍 Belgium
Ghent University suspended postdoctoral researcher Nathan Cofnas pending a preliminary investigation following significant internal opposition to his appointment. Professors from the Department of Philosophy and Moral Sciences, supported by hundreds of signatories, challenged his academic expertise in liberalism and raised concerns regarding his public…
Rescuers respond to mudslide in Gyirong, Tibet
📍 China
A glacial collapse triggered a significant mudslide at the China-Nepal border on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, impacting the trade hub of Gyirong, Tibet. As of August 28, the death toll reached five, with 558 people still reported missing and rescue operations hampered by thick mud, severed communications, and inaccessible terrain. Chinese authorities…
Umahi calls for arrest of contractor over incomplete 14 billion naira road project
📍 Nigeria
Minister of Works David Umahi directed security agencies to arrest the managing director of Hartland Nigeria Limited following the company’s failure to complete an 11-kilometre section of the Benin-Onitsha Expressway. Although the federal government paid the firm 14 billion naira for the project, including road construction and hydraulic structures, Umahi…
Flood survivors evacuate in Bidur, Nepal, amid further flood risks
📍 Nepal
Residents of Bidur, Nepal, evacuated toward higher ground as flood conditions affected the area. The evacuation occurred amid ongoing threats of further flooding.
Zelenskiy says US provided information on meetings in Moscow
📍 Russia
On August 28, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed that the United States provided Kyiv with information regarding a series of meetings that took place in Moscow. While Zelenskiy did not disclose the participants of these meetings, he thanked the U.S. for the information and for setting the tone of the conversations with Russia. Reports from…
Druze community in Sweida maintains opposition to Syrian central government
📍 Syria
Following the dissolution of the Kurds' 14-year-long autonomous rule in northeastern Syria and the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces into the national military, Sweida province became the only region resisting central government authority. Druze leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, who had previously coordinated with Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi toward a…
Marine One experiences communication issue at Ronald Reagan National Airport
📍 United States
On Thursday, pilots operating President Donald Trump’s Marine One helicopter experienced communication difficulties with air traffic controllers at Ronald Reagan National Airport. According to audio reviewed by CNN, the pilots' calls went unheard until another pilot intervened. This incident marks the second communication or separation issue involving the…
Gaza faces banking liquidity crisis and reliance on online payments
📍 Palestine
Gaza is currently experiencing a severe liquidity crisis characterized by a scarcity of functional cash and the degradation of physical banknotes, which many merchants have begun refusing as payment. The crisis was triggered by the destruction of over 50 bank branches and numerous ATMs during the ongoing war, alongside Israeli restrictions on the entry of…
Brazil Prosecutors Oppose Court Approval of Retailer GPA’s Debt Recovery Plan
📍 Brazil
Prosecutors in São Paulo opposed the court approval of the debt recovery plan submitted by the retailer GPA. The filing indicated that the office moved against the proposed financial restructuring.
Cambridge staff discussed hiring process concerns regarding Nathan Cofnas
📍 United Kingdom
Academics at the University of Cambridge privately expressed dissatisfaction in 2024 regarding the hiring of fellow Nathan Cofnas, a self-described race realist who faced scrutiny for blog posts claiming race was linked to academic ability. Following student protests and internal concerns voiced by faculty such as Angela Breitenbach, who admitted the hiring…
UNCCD COP17 summit ends in Mongolia with $1.3bn restoration and resilience deal
📍 Mongolia
The 17th session of the UNCCD COP17 concluded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with the announcement of a $1.3 billion portfolio to fund land restoration and drought resilience projects across 23 countries. The summit, which hosted 197 parties and 25,000 participants, prioritized the implementation of land management strategies and launched a $1.2 billion…
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh Speaks at Jackson Hole Symposium
📍 USA
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a keynote address at the Jackson Hole Symposium on August 28, 2026. During the speech, Warsh signaled a hawkish stance by stating he was hard-pressed to describe broad financial conditions as restrictive. The event coincided with a U.S. 10-year Treasury yield of 4.6760% and positive movement across major U.S.…
Vatican Diplomat Meets Foreign Minister Lavrov in Moscow
📍 Russia
Vatican diplomat Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow during the week of August 28, 2026. During the discussions, Archbishop Gallagher stated that the ongoing war must come to an end. This meeting represents the opening of a second diplomatic channel between the Vatican and Moscow.
African Union to hold 21st Extraordinary Session in Luanda
📍 Angola
The African Union scheduled its 21st Extraordinary Session to take place in Luanda, Angola, on August 29, 2026. African heads of state were set to convene at the summit to address issues regarding conflict prevention on the continent. The event was characterized as the largest peace gathering of the year for the African Union.
Kremlin expresses concern over arrests of Armenia opposition leaders
📍 Armenia
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov stated on August 28 that Russia held concerns regarding the arrests of opposition figures in Armenia, specifically identifying the detention of former president and opposition leader Robert Kocharyan. These arrests occurred alongside Pashinyan’s pursuit of EU membership, a policy that Ushakov noted was incompatible with Armenia…
Guyana Approves US$1.65 Billion Budget and Expands Energy Projects
📍 Guyana
The Guyanese National Assembly approved a US$1.65 billion budget for fiscal 2027, extending a period of record public spending that saw the 2026 budget reach approximately US$7.48 billion. The government’s fiscal strategy is heavily reliant on petroleum, with projected Natural Resource Fund withdrawals rising to US$2.62 billion for 2027. Officials also…
Ahmad Firdaus Daud to take on grassroots duties in Kembangan
📍 Singapore
On September 1, Ahmad Firdaus Daud was appointed as the second adviser to grassroots organisations in the Kembangan ward, following the July 20 resignation of Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that Faishal's resignation stemmed from interactions with a woman that fell short of the standards required of an MP and…
Brazilian Congress committee to review import tax on online purchases
📍 Brazil
On 28 August 2026, the Brazilian Congress installed a joint committee, chaired by Deputy Reginaldo Lopes and rapporteur Senator Leila Barros, to decide the fate of the 20 percent 'blusinhas tax' on international online purchases under US$50. This tax, enacted in 2024 for platforms like Shein and AliExpress, was reduced to zero by a government-issued…
ICE deports Venezuelan national from Dallas
📍 United States
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported 35-year-old Venezuelan national Carlos Tellez Sanchez to Liberia on August 28, 2026, following his eight-month detention. Tellez Sanchez had resided in Dallas since 2021 after fleeing Venezuela, where an immigration judge had previously granted him protection from being returned due to risks of…
US issues new sanctions targeting entity and individual linked to Iran
On Friday, August 28, 2026, the United States Department of the Treasury issued new sanctions targeting one individual linked to Iran's Bank Melli and one Hong Kong-based entity. This action followed a warning from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent earlier in the week regarding additional measures amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. These sanctions…
Unverified video of plane crash falsely linked to Tel Aviv
📍 Israel
On August 26, 2026, a viral video falsely claimed that a passenger plane crashed into a building in Tel Aviv following an attack by Iran. The footage, which garnered over five million views, was disseminated by a fake account impersonating Donald Trump Jr. Investigation revealed the video contained AI-generated audio and visual inconsistencies, such as…
Israeli activists protest at EU offices in Jerusalem regarding Gaza war
📍 Israel
On 28 August 2026, approximately 12 Israeli activists, including Louis Frankenthaler, gathered outside the European Union representative offices in east Jerusalem to protest the ongoing war in Gaza. The demonstrators, who did not represent the Israeli government, accused the EU of complicity in war crimes and apartheid, demanding that the bloc adopt a…
US designates Palestine Action as a terrorist organization
📍 United Kingdom
The US Department of the Treasury designated Palestine Action, Masar Badil, and the Italian tech collective Autistici/Inventati as terrorist organizations, citing their alleged roles in supporting violent far-left extremist activities. This move complemented the British government's July 2025 decision to proscribe Palestine Action, a move currently facing a…
Four men plead guilty to arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in London
📍 United Kingdom
Four British nationals—Hamza Iqbal, 20, Rehan Khan, 19, Judex Atshatshi, 18, and Saif Ali, 18—pleaded guilty to criminal damage regarding the March 23, 2026, arson attack on four ambulances owned by the Jewish charity Hatzola in Golders Green, London. The attack, which caused £1 million in damage to vehicles parked near a synagogue, was characterized by the…
Kevin Warsh discusses inflation and Federal Reserve guidance in Jackson Hole address
📍 United States
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh addressed the Kansas City Fed’s symposium in Wyoming, stating that the US economy has demonstrated resilience while inflation remains the central bank’s primary concern. Warsh noted that the PCE index measured 3.7% over the last twelve months and 4.1% over the last six, emphasizing that inflation levels have not…
Informal miners block Pan-American Highway in Peru's Arequipa region
📍 Peru
Informal miners blocked the Pan-American Highway South at Atico and Chala in Peru's Arequipa region for four days this month, protesting against a limited extension of the Integral Registry of Mining Formalisation (Reinfo). The demonstrators, led by the confederation Confemin, demanded an open-ended extension of the registry after the government removed…
Canadian Tourist Arrivals to Costa Rica Increase by 25.1 Percent in 2026
📍 Costa Rica
Canadian tourist arrivals to Costa Rica increased by 25.1% through July 2026, marking the fastest growth among all international markets. While the United States remained the primary source of visitors with 1,142,234 arrivals, its growth remained nearly flat at 0.4% compared to the 6.4% total increase in international tourism to the country. The Guanacaste…
Busiest airports in the EU for commercial flights in 2025
In 2025, commercial flights within the European Union reached 6.9 million, marking a 3.8% increase over the previous year and returning to levels comparable to the 2019 pre-pandemic figure of seven million. Eurostat data identified Amsterdam Schiphol as the busiest airport in the EU with 488,000 recorded flights, followed by Paris Charles de Gaulle at…
Russia attacks Kyiv for second consecutive day
📍 Ukraine
Russia launched successive waves of jet-powered drones at Kyiv for two consecutive days, forcing residents into shelters amid at least 23 separate air-raid alerts. Ukrainian officials, including Andrii Kovalenko of the Center for Countering Disinformation, stated that Russia utilized small, frequent groups of high-speed drones to exhaust both Ukraine’s air…
Serbian President Vucic Criticizes UN War Crimes Court Over Mladic Death
📍 Serbia
Former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic, who was serving a life sentence for genocide and war crimes, died at age 83 in a U.N. detention facility in The Hague. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic criticized the U.N. war crimes court for denying Mladic’s previous request to return to Serbia to die, labeling the court's actions as "uncivilised." While…
Ethiopia reinstates accreditation for Reuters journalists
📍 Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) reinstated the accreditation of three Addis Ababa-based Reuters journalists on August 28 following a six-month suspension. The regulator had initially revoked the credentials in February, days after Reuters published an investigative report alleging Ethiopia hosted a secret training camp for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces.…