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Fears of a new mobilization are growing in Russia after the State Duma elections. The Kremlin has expanded the digital conscription system and restricted escape.
78-year-old Sondhi Limthongkul launched the “Take Thailand Back” campaign to pressure the government. In 2008, his supporters blockaded Bangkok’s airports.
The Fed raised its rate to 3. 75–4% and allowed for another hike. Gold fell to around $4,270 per ounce amid a strengthening dollar.
Bitcoin fell to $74,985 after the Clarity bill failed and the Fed raised its rate. Coinbase and Circle shares lost up to 20%.
The US has charged five people with conspiring to carry out assassinations and sabotage in the US and Europe. The investigation links the network to Russian intelligence services.
Germany assesses hospitals’ readiness for war amid threats from Russia. The Bundeswehr forecasts up to 1,000 wounded military personnel daily.
The Bundeswehr expects up to 1,000 wounded daily in the event of a war involving NATO. Hospitals are preparing shelters, supplies, and protection against drones.
The first five months of the war cost the US $38 billion, and each subsequent month could add $2–3 billion. Inflation could rise in 2027.
Germany wants to produce American PAC-3 and Tomahawk missiles in Europe under license. The US and Germany will discuss the agreement and defense cooperation.
Delcy Rodríguez plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York. Trump and Rubio have allowed for talks with her amid a rapprochement between the US and Venezuela.
Tehran will propose a temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz without fully reopening it. The plan will be discussed in Salalah; the agreement will not be signed immediately.
Trump said that the Houthis do not want a direct war with the United States and asked not to be attacked. Saudi Arabia called on Washington to intervene.
Trump said he was ready to help resolve the dispute over the Falklands if asked. Tensions between London and Buenos Aires are rising.
Trump is ready to allow Chinese companies to manufacture cars in the United States if they hire Americans. He ruled out importing finished vehicles.
Diana’s black dress, worn in 1994, will be auctioned at Sotheby’s in New York on December 9. It is estimated at up to £220,000.
Bernard Arnault dropped out of the top ten richest people due to a $65 billion decline in his fortune. For the first time, the ranking was completely dominated by Americans, led by Musk.
Peru will join the U. S.-led "Shield of the Americas" coalition against drug cartels. Washington will support Lima in its fight against criminal networks.
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.