The General Staff of Poland announced the start of NATO's "Eastern Guardian" mission to strengthen the country's eastern flank after the incident with Russian drones. A French A-400 aircraft delivered weapons for Rafale fighters, which are already in Poland.
Chinese company Xpeng is recalling 47,500 P7+ electric sedans due to a faulty sensor wiring that could lead to steering failure. This accounts for about 70% of all vehicles sold, manufactured from August 20 last year to April 27 this year.
US President Donald Trump said that the invasion of Russian drones into Polish airspace might have been a mistake, but he is unhappy with the situation. Five of the 19 drones that violated Polish airspace were heading towards a NATO base.
NATO is developing military and political measures in response to the invasion of Russian drones into Poland. Several allied countries have already pledged assistance, including air defense systems and fighter jets.
The IMF believes that Ukraine's financing needs over the next two years could exceed government estimates by up to $20 billion. This will complicate negotiations for a new aid package.
Disney's first cruise ship, "Disney Adventure," has postponed its maiden voyage from Singapore from December 15, 2025, to March 10, 2026. The reason cited is unexpected delays in the construction process.
Larry Ellison's fortune grew by $101 billion, reaching $393 billion. This allowed him to become the richest person in the world for the first time, surpassing Elon Musk.
The European Commission is considering introducing age restrictions on social media use for teenagers under 16. This follows Australia's example, where similar rules will come into force in December.
On September 9, 2025, Apple will unveil the new iPhone 17 lineup and Apple Watch at the "Awe Dropping" event. The company promises "radical" changes to its flagship product, for the first time since 2017. A slight price increase is expected for some models.
California has become the first US state where real estate sellers in fire-prone areas must warn buyers about wildfire risks and mitigation measures. This affects housing values, lowering prices for hazardous properties but increasing them for safer ones.
The European Union is considering a 19th round of sanctions that could affect Russian banks, energy companies, and oil trade. Restrictions may affect payment systems, cryptocurrency exchanges, and oil traders from third countries.
Chinese automakers face challenges in the Russian market due to declining sales and increased tariffs. This forces them to seek new export destinations amid global price wars and new tariffs.
China is significantly increasing its imports of Russian LNG, having made its first export from the Arctic LNG 2 project and designated the Beihai terminal to receive supplies from the Russian Federation. Purchases are made through a little-known company to conceal the end consumer.
Users of Microsoft Azure cloud services are experiencing delays due to damage to several underwater fiber optic cables in the Red Sea. Traffic has been rerouted via alternative routes, but restoration will take time.
The United Kingdom will allocate £182 million to establish five technical colleges to train personnel for the defense industry. This is part of the largest defense skills development plan in a decade.
The WHO has lifted the global emergency over the Mpox virus, but the disease still poses a threat. The organization urges governments not to relax epidemiological surveillance and vaccination.
In August, the meat price index reached a new high, surpassing July's record. The increase is driven by high demand for beef in the US and China amid a reduction in global livestock numbers.
European leaders are concerned about a possible new Russian offensive in Ukraine. They are meeting with Zelenskyy to discuss security guarantees and the situation around Pokrovsk.
Tesla's Robotaxi app is now available to all iPhone users. The company is expanding services beyond Austin, Texas.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said that US envoy Steve Witkoff accurately conveyed the Kremlin's position to Donald Trump. He considers their communication effective, despite criticism.
The leaders of China, Russia, and North Korea discussed the possibility of living to 150 years old during their ascent to the Tiananmen Gate. Putin mentioned organ transplantation, while Xi Jinping spoke about longevity forecasts.
Elon Musk stated that Optimus robots will account for up to 80% of Tesla's value, despite a decline in electric car sales. Deliveries of robots to other companies may begin in the second half of 2026.
Gazprom signed an agreement to build the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline to China via Mongolia, planning to supply up to 50 billion cubic meters of gas per year. The company will also increase supplies via existing routes to compensate for reduced exports to Europe.
Tesla has received only about 600 orders in India since sales launched. This is significantly less than the company expected, raising doubts about its global growth prospects.
The meeting of the leaders of China and Russia in Beijing confirmed close ties. Bilateral trade reached a new record of $245 billion in 2024.
The activities of the APT29 (Midnight Blizzard) hacker group have been neutralized. They hacked websites and redirected users to fake pages to gain access to mail.
ChatGPT developer, OpenAI, plans to create one of the largest data centers in India. This facility will be part of the global Stargate initiative and the state program IndiaAI.
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani was hospitalized after a car accident, sustaining fractured thoracic vertebrae and other injuries. The accident occurred after he assisted a victim of domestic violence.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an order prohibiting federal agents from wearing masks and disguises. This decision was made amid Donald Trump's threats to deploy the National Guard.
The European Union is considering options to speed up foreign policy decision-making to avoid blockages. Hungary is blocking a number of initiatives in support of Ukraine and against Russia.
