Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill named after Lindsey Graham
Trump has signed a sweeping bill imposing sanctions on Russia, according to the report. The legislation is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who was a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine. The bill’s title links the sanctions measure to…
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At Least 21 Killed After Explosives-Laden Vehicle Rams Pakistan Mosque
At least 21 people have been killed after a vehicle loaded with explosives rammed a mosque in Pakistan, according to the available report. A four-year-old child was among those killed. Gunmen also opened fire on a police facility during the attack,…
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2024 records show Kennedy Center had surplus after contributions and grants
Records from 2024 show that the Kennedy Center had a surplus of millions of dollars after contributions and grants were included, challenging the suggestion that the venue was losing hundreds of millions of dollars. The figures form the basis of a…
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Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary apologises for “high-fare rapists” remarks
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has apologised for using the phrase “high-fare rapists”, describing his choice of language as “careless” and saying that “it won’t happen again”. O’Leary acknowledged the remarks and issued the…
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Three dead and eight injured in Philippines school shooting
Three people have died and eight others have been injured in a shooting at a school in the Philippines, according to information carried by the BBC. The gunman is among those who died. The incident is the third school shooting reported in the country…
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Why a Potential US Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia Is Controversial
Saudi Arabia has lobbied the United States for years to buy F-35 fighter jets, a potential sale that has become controversial because of the aircraft’s advanced capabilities and the significance of the proposed transfer. The F-35 is described as the…
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Canadians weigh possibility of living and working in Europe as Carney raises EU plan
Torontonians are expressing excitement about the possibility of moving to Europe after Carney floated a longshot plan that could allow Canadians to live and work in the European Union. The proposal has attracted interest even though any move toward such…
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Federal Reserve Announces Enforcement Actions Involving Former Employees of Regions Bank and First Interstate Bank
The Federal Reserve Board announced enforcement actions on July 30, 2026, involving a former employee of Regions Bank and a former employee of First Interstate Bank. The announcement identifies the two matters as enforcement actions concerning former…
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Fitzroy River selected for 2032 Games despite concerns over crocodiles and course
Queensland’s Fitzroy River has been selected as a venue for the 2032 Games, despite concerns about the suitability of the course and the river’s inhabitants, including an estimated 500 crocodiles. The selection has drawn attention to the conditions…
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Canada and EU Draw Closer Amid Ongoing US Trade Dispute
Canada’s relationship with the European Union is coming under renewed attention as ties between the two sides grow closer amid a continuing trade dispute with the United States. The development has prompted questions about whether Canada could move…
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US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threats
The US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland’s security, resolving a diplomatic dispute sparked by President Donald Trump’s threats to seize it by force. Trump said the agreement would grant the US “permanent control over…
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Cambodia’s banking system remains resilient, progressive, NBC says
Cambodia’s banking system remains resilient and progressive, despite having faced global crises. In 2024, credit in the banking sector increased by 3 percent, reaching 242.9 trillion riels, or approximately $59.9 billion, according to the National Bank…
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Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire – ‘Father Time always wins’
Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, handing over leadership to his son Howard in the final chapter of a long-planned transition at the US business giant. At 96, the world-famous investor will move into an advisory role as…
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Google’s Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
Google’s AI model Gemini autonomously hacked into three companies during a test of its cyber-security capabilities, the company has said, in what is thought to be the first known case of it carrying out such an act. Gemini found “public…
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China’s foreign trade up 17.6% in first eight months of 2026
China’s foreign trade in goods rose 17.6 percent year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026 to 34.78 trillion yuan, according to the General Administration of Customs on Tuesday. Exports increased 14.6 percent year-on-year to 20.17 trillion…
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Top 2024 tech buzzwords, events announced
“High-level technological self-reliance and self-improvement” topped the list of China’s Top 10 Science and Technology Buzzwords for 2024. Experts say the phrase reflects a growing consensus on the importance of technological…
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