China’s Xi Urges New Middle East Security Framework During Egypt Visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Middle Eastern nations to oppose external interference and consider reshaping the region’s security order during a visit to Egypt on Wednesday, as Beijing seeks to expand its influence amid the U.S. war…
Nepal To Rebuild Early-Warning System On China Border After Deadly Flood, Sources Say
Nepal plans to rebuild an early-warning system for landslides on part of its border with China, installing seismic sensors, cameras and a satellite link, two Nepali government sources told Reuters, a week after a glacial flood killed more than 1,000.…
Shein Shares Slide More Than 5% On Second Day Of Hong Kong Trading
Shares of online fast-fashion retailer Shein (0625.HK), opens new tab fell more than 5% on Wednesday, a day after a lacklustre debut session following a long-awaited initial public offering.p The stock tumbled as much as 10% on Tuesday but…
Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Kills More Than 3,000, Government Figures Show
The number of deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 3,000, government data showed on Wednesday, as the country’s worst-ever epidemic continues to spread across its northeast. The outbreak, caused by the…
US, Iran Exchange Attacks As Lull In War Appears Over
The U.S. and Iran were back on a war footing on Wednesday after the most significant exchange of fire in weeks, with Washington threatening more devastating strikes, while Iran condemned an attack that it said killed five and wounded dozens of…
Israeli Banks To Continue Working With Palestinians Through 2026
Israel’s new government will need to find a solution that will allow Israeli banks to continue working with their Palestinian counterparts after a deal was reached to continue services until the end of 2026, a senior Bank of Israel official said…
UK Economic Outlook Improves But Firms Wary Of Investment, BCC Says
Britain’s economy is set to grow a bit faster than previously expected in 2026 after withstanding the initial impact of the Iran war but firms remain wary about investment, the British Chambers of Commerce said on Tuesday. “Our latest…
Iran Fires Missile At US F-35 Over Hormuz, Tehran Rapidly Rebuilds Defences After Strikes
According to a report by Anadolu Agency on Tuesday September 01, 2026, Iranian forces recently fired an anti-aircraft missile toward a US F-35 stealth fighter operating over the Strait of Hormuz, according to Axios, in an incident that highlights growing…
Zambia’s chaotic election casts shadow over Hichilema swearing-in
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, while his main rival was in prison on treason charges, the conclusion of a chaotic vote observers said was marred by serious irregularities. Hichilema…
Blockade succeeds where sanctions failed as Iran oil exports stall
For the first time on record, Iran has gone about seven weeks without shipping meaningful crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz, as a U.S. naval blockade succeeds where years of sanctions failed by cutting off one of Tehran’s main sources of…