Iran Threatens Seismic Retaliation Over US Economic War
Iran warns of ‘seismic’ retaliation against nations joining the US economic war, as Egypt presses for diplomacy and Strait of Hormuz shipping remains halted.
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Iran Warns Nations Joining US ‘Economic D-Day’ of Tit-for-Tat Action
Iran’s security chief warns of tit-for-tat action against countries joining the US economic war, following Trump’s threat of economic warfare.
Thousands Flee Kordofan Fighting for Relative Safety of El Obeid
Fighting in Sudan’s Kordofan has driven tens of thousands from their homes, with more than 5,000 families seeking safety in El Obeid in a single week.
Canada hits back with dollar for dollar tariffs on US
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs against the US, matching Washington’s 50 percent levy dollar for dollar. The new duties take effect September 8.
Chinese Robot Beats Bolt’s 100m World Record
A Chinese humanoid robot named Tianzhuo beat Usain Bolt’s 100m world record, running 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
In rural Chad, solar kiosks are closing the distance to a doctor
In rural Chad, Telemedan’s solar kiosks connect patients with doctors remotely, easing the burden of distance and cost.
‘You just can’t trust Trump’: Canadian premiers fire back over new US tariffs
Provincial leaders are pushing back as Trump imposes 50% tariffs on $20bn of Canadian goods, with one premier saying the US president cannot be trusted.
Colombia’s Petro Slams Israel Ties Restoration as ‘Applauding Genocide’
Ex-Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the new government’s restoration of ties with Israel, saying it applauds the Gaza genocide.
Kazakhstan Votes in Snap Election for Revamped Parliament
Kazakhstan holds a snap election on August 23 for a new single chamber parliament, with President Tokayev expected to consolidate power.
Wildfire Smoke Now Bigger Prenatal Threat Than Human Pollution
Increasing wildfire activity is reversing prenatal air quality gains from the Clean Air Act, with wildfire smoke now a bigger threat than human-caused pollution.