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At Andrews Air Force Base, military personnel accidentally deployed Air Force One’s emergency slide. After a 20-minute delay, Trump departed for Dallas.
AfD received 44% in the elections in Saxony-Anhalt and nearly doubled its support. Trump called the party's result excellent.
Brent rose to $99. 39 after the US destroyed five Iranian tankers. The market fears disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia plans to intensify strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure over the next six months. Serious negotiations are unlikely before 2027.
North Korea commissioned its second 5,000-ton-class destroyer at the port of Wonsan. Kim Jong Un linked the vessel to nuclear deterrence.
Jordan Bardella, leader of the "National Rally," is demanding guarantees of repayment for aid to Ukraine. He proposes spending funds only on European weapons.
About 70% of Americans do not want data centers near their homes. Republican candidates are changing their positions ahead of the Senate elections.
U. S. envoys will arrive in Moscow on September 5 with a proposal to end the war. The Kremlin considers the prospects for an agreement extremely low.
Japan has advanced a $550 billion investment deal in the U. S. in exchange for a 15% tariff. The new package will focus on AI and chips.
The FDA has allowed AstraZeneca to sell Etcamah to female patients with a specific mutation. The drug may delay disease progression by more than 6 months.
The U. S. Treasury Secretary expects oil prices to fall to $40–50 per barrel after the end of the war with Iran due to an oversupply.
A bill imposing 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian energy resources is stalled in the U. S. House of Representatives. Congress fears rising prices.
The U. S. missile defense project relies on space-based interceptors that do not yet exist. Its cost could reach $1.2 trillion.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described John Ratcliffe’s trip to Moscow as an attempt to preserve intelligence communication channels. The visit took place amid the Russia–Ukraine war.
Allies are calling on Spain and Greece to transfer PAC-2 missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine. The issue will be discussed by EU ministers, but the countries are concerned about their own defense.
The President of Algeria ordered the introduction of the death penalty for arson after wildfires claimed at least 12 lives. Several suspects have already been arrested.
The price of gold stabilized near $4,445 after a two-day decline. Traders assess the chance of a Fed rate hike at more than 60%.
Germany, France and six other EU countries propose avoiding the blocking of foreign policy decisions. They do not plan to change the treaties.
Donald Trump plans to actively campaign for Republicans in the fall. He also dismissed the need for a deal with Iran in the protracted conflict.
A flash flood in Arizona damaged infrastructure in the Grand Canyon. Rescuers are evacuating people and searching for at least 15 missing persons.
Brent prices rose 1. 6% after the U.S. strike on Iranian missile installations. Markets are anticipating a possible Federal Reserve rate hike.
SCO leaders will meet in Kyrgyzstan amid US pressure on Iran. The organization is expected to provide Tehran with political, but not military, support.
Aleksey Zhuravlyov called for the use of tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine to force its capitulation. There are no signs of preparations for a strike.
Algeria sent four Su-30 fighter jets to Niger at the request of the military authorities. The aircraft are intended to counter attempts at destabilization.
The launch of Crew-13 to the ISS was postponed due to an oxidizer leak in Dragon's propulsion system. A new date for the mission has not yet been determined.
Harald V died on August 28 at the age of 89 after a prolonged deterioration in his health. The ceremony will take place on September 9 at 1:00 p.m.
The government of Abelardo de la Espriella has halted negotiations with the main armed groups. The authorities plan to counter them through military means.
Niger's security forces suppressed a military mutiny in Niamey after gunfire near the air base and airport. The authorities called on residents to remain calm.
Due to its currency policy, Turkey has become more expensive for foreign tourists. From May to July, the flow of visitors declined, particularly from the United Kingdom.
CXMT is demanding that it be removed from the list of companies linked to China’s military. The manufacturer says it creates chips solely for civilian use.