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World News

Local reporting from around the globe, in English, straight from each country’s own desks.

🇺🇸 United States

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Top Russian state bank economist says Moscow cannot outlast UkraineAug 16 9:10 AM
Santander completes this week the purchase of Webster to boost its business in the United StatesAug 16 8:06 AM
As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on IranAug 16 6:53 AM
How US could squeeze Iran with economic isolation - and the risks involvedAug 16 6:52 AM
China Or US? Washington’s AI Threat To 35 CountriesAug 16 6:50 AM
The Economic Power of ImmigrantsAug 16 6:03 AM
Welltower Stock And Other Defensive REITs for Steady Income in a Slowing US EconomyAug 16 5:34 AM
Chinese banks, Dubai exchanges and the ‘shadow fleet’: How US plans to squeeze IranAug 16 4:34 AM

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Jordanian Engineer Advances UK Patent for Smart Energy Monitoring TechnologyAug 16 6:49 AM
Saputo (TSX:SAP) Agreed To Exit Its UK Dairy Business For £988 MillionAug 16 6:35 AM
Charting the Global Economy: US CPI softens, UK economy expandsAug 16 4:24 AM
Piyush Goyal to hold talks in London as India, UK prepare to operationalise CETAAug 16 3:26 AM
Beach holiday loophole? Spike in British seeking asylum in AustraliaAug 15 7:00 PM
Beach holiday loophole? Spike in British seeking asylum in AustraliaAug 15 7:00 PM
China, Dubai, UK Top Nigerians’ Favourite Summer Destinations - ReportAug 15 3:13 PM
Europe is preparing its own format for negotiations on Ukraine - NYTAug 15 12:27 PM

🇨🇳 China

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China Revises Timing Of July Economic Data Release And BriefingAug 16 8:20 AM
Bessent Presents Trump With Five Options to Crush Iran's Economy, With China as the Most Dangerous TargetAug 16 8:01 AM
The end of an era for China's economyAug 16 7:26 AM
What China Can Learn From “Japan’s Lost Decade”Aug 16 7:21 AM
Afghanistan calls for expanded economic cooperation with Uzbekistan and ChinaAug 16 7:04 AM
As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on IranAug 16 6:53 AM
China Or US? Washington’s AI Threat To 35 CountriesAug 16 6:50 AM
Afghanistan ready to attract Uzbek, Chinese investment: AziziAug 16 6:33 AM

🇫🇷 France

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Iran warns France against interference in internal affairsAug 16 7:06 AM
France’s Top Court Kills the Under-15 Social Media BanAug 16 6:11 AM
France's Léon Marchand wins first European title in front of home crowdAug 16 4:53 AM
Charting the Global Economy: US CPI softens, UK economy expandsAug 16 4:24 AM
Air France Business Class | Los Angeles To Paris (LAX - CDG) | 777-300ER Btc (G37pLS8Ilr)Aug 15 10:43 PM
Air France AF6837Aug 15 7:33 PM
Will face an appropriate response: Iran warns France over alleged diplomatic interferenceAug 15 5:33 PM
Full List of Airport Lounges at Los Angeles International Airport [LAX]Aug 15 3:20 PM

🇩🇪 Germany

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The controversial story of the North American raccoons wreaking havoc in GermanyAug 16 9:01 AM
Money managers chase 500 billion euro historic German pension shiftAug 16 8:38 AM
Germany evaluates Berlin Pride attack security failuresAug 16 5:33 AM
How Germany supports recovery of Berlin Pride attack victimsAug 16 5:28 AM
In Germany, record heat meets climate action fatigueAug 16 12:12 AM
Cycling: Victorious aim to shine in GermanyAug 15 11:44 PM
Asset Managers Are Racing for Germany's Pension Overhaul of €500 BillionAug 15 9:35 PM
Afghan allies still waiting for the safety Germany promisedAug 15 8:44 PM

🇨🇭 Switzerland

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Switzerland allocates CHF600,000 to restore Kyiv monasteryAug 16 9:20 AM
Will Lamine Yamal Play in FC Basel vs Barcelona Pre-Season Club Friendly 2026 Match?Aug 16 8:27 AM
Industry minister again heads for Washington amid growing US tariff pressureAug 16 5:41 AM
SOCAR is building global business beyond Azerbaijan’s oilfieldsAug 16 4:30 AM
Why Switzerland Is Too Rich (sort Of) Pascal Vincent (tDF8HtRigT)Aug 15 9:58 PM
Liechtenstein to allow women to ascend the throneAug 15 7:41 PM
Alex Eala advances to Cincinnati Open Round of 32 after Ruse retiresAug 15 5:56 PM
Taxis in Moldova are among the cheapest in the world - logos-pres.mdAug 15 11:47 AM

🇯🇵 Japan

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What China Can Learn From “Japan’s Lost Decade”Aug 16 7:21 AM
Kumamoto Earthquake Business Damage Tops 117.6 Billion YenAug 16 6:45 AM
The airline with the ‘best economy seats’ has been named - top 10 listAug 16 6:24 AM
Japan Post Seeks to Escape Losses Through Vacant Home Monitoring and Telemedicine as Mail Volume Halves from PeakAug 16 5:05 AM
Japan’s Mirai Ikeda, Ikko Watanabe, Hinata Shimizu and Yuma Nagasawa Crowned Champions at Shore Temple ClassicAug 16 3:39 AM
‘Grubby’ Albanese has ‘deepened’ the diplomatic crisis between Australia and JapanAug 16 2:40 AM
Commentary: Japan needs deterrence and renewal - not managed declineAug 15 10:00 PM
Japan Is Making Permanent Residency Harder - Why Now? Jared Bednar (N8X38F7nBD)Aug 15 9:46 PM

🇮🇳 India

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Indias Big Five Family Businesses Hold Over 60% of Income: StudyAug 16 8:50 AM
India to Decide on Ex-PM Hasina's Extradition Through Courts, Not PoliticsAug 16 8:43 AM
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Box Office Day 17: MCU Film Crosses Rs 450-Crore Net In India After Independence Day BoostAug 16 8:28 AM
India could reach $20 trillion by 2036 with 14.2% rupee growth: EquirusAug 16 7:31 AM
Indian Bank plans to garner $400 million via ECB this week: MD Binod KumarAug 16 7:21 AM
Weekly economy wrap: Tax collections rise, but inflation and trade gap biteAug 16 7:20 AM
India needs faster growth, stronger rupee to reach $20 trillion economy by 2036: ReportAug 16 7:04 AM
South Asia projects boost China's presence in India's sphereAug 16 7:03 AM

🇧🇷 Brazil

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LG opens new refrigerator plant in BrazilAug 16 3:27 AM
LG Electronics begins operations of new refrigerator plant in BrazilAug 16 1:55 AM
Jaded voters, same old choices: Brazil kicks off election campaignAug 16 1:45 AM
Brazil's Lula Triggers Reciprocity Process Against US Tariffs in Effort to Show StrengthAug 16 1:21 AM
Brazil election poll tracker: Who will be the next president?Aug 16 1:01 AM
Stolen Matisse works tied to infamous art thief in BrazilAug 15 11:58 PM
Visit of Brazilian President marks a defining moment in India-Brazil relationship: Union Minister Piyush GoyalAug 15 2:26 PM
Agricultural product prices today, August 15, 2026: Domestic coffee prices follow a downward trend; the situation with 'rival' Brazil; the US determined to cripple Iran's economy.Aug 15 1:13 PM

🇨🇦 Canada

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How Iowans feel about Trump's tariffs, Canada's treatment as Republicans vie for supportAug 16 8:00 AM
Manitoba premier’s pipeline support gives Canada hopeAug 16 6:11 AM
U.S., Canada race for deal to avert Trump’s threat of 50 percent tariffsAug 15 5:00 PM
Canada’s tax reform could start with small business changes: officialAug 15 2:47 PM
Analysis argues Canada’s largest companies are too mature to drive economic growthAug 15 2:12 PM
Through the fog of the trade war, Canadian business investment is stirringAug 15 2:00 PM
Canadian trade officials in Washington, Moneris sale to U.S. private equity and Air Canada sells 25% of Aeroplan stake: Must-read business and investing storiesAug 15 1:00 PM
This Week in Canada: Our Economy Looks Better Than YoursAug 15 12:41 PM

🇦🇺 Australia

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Who are Jaspal Singh, Amarjit Bhamra, and Krunal Patel? Indian business owners hit by burglary spree in Australia | World NewsAug 16 8:41 AM
Australia to begin gun buyback scheme in response to Bondi shootingAug 16 8:11 AM
Quantum Australia generates $83m in economic value as 15 new startups emerge from initiativeAug 16 7:28 AM
PM congratulates Tigers on historic Test win in AustraliaAug 16 6:20 AM
Bangladesh fastest among Asian teams to win Test in Australia, script history in third match between two sidesAug 16 6:13 AM
BAN stun AUS by 9 wickets, seal historic first Test win on Australian soilAug 16 6:09 AM
Bangladesh script history as they stun Australia in Darwin TestAug 16 5:53 AM
Bangladesh Make History With First Test Win in Australia - businesstimes-bd.comAug 16 5:19 AM

🇮🇱 Israel

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Senior US Rabbi moves to Israel, chooses home in Jerusalem’s Givat HamatosAug 16 9:34 AM
The War Has Already Cost Israelis Over $140 Billion . Has It Brought Us Security?Aug 16 9:28 AM
Media Review • So will it be a problem if Miriam Adelson flies to Israel to vote?Aug 16 8:32 AM
Israel envoys back Pax Silica investmentsAug 16 6:26 AM
MER Group Secures NIS 30 Million in New Defense OrdersAug 16 5:16 AM
Editorial | Israel's economy is resilient, but the war bill is due soonAug 16 1:20 AM
Lebanon reports 11 dead in strikes that Israel says targeted HezbollahAug 15 9:24 PM
Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities sayAug 15 8:21 PM

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

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🇸🇬 Singapore

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Ex-Senior Minister of State criticises WP future economy motion as 'political opportunism'Aug 16 6:57 AM
Singapore Airlines Tops 2026 Passenger-Voted Airline AwardsAug 16 6:08 AM
Firms transshipping through Singapore must declare the true country of origin of goods: MTIAug 16 5:23 AM
Singapore Nozomii vending business collapse leaves 40 investors facing over RM12m in lossesAug 16 4:42 AM
S’pore raises 2026 growth targets; graphics card shortage to drive up PC prices: Markets this weekAug 16 4:10 AM
Are Traditional Banks Shrinking Their Footprint In Singapore?Aug 16 1:01 AM
Flyers' Choice Awards 2026Aug 16 12:34 AM
How Singapore’s Ascott grew from its first serviced residence into a global hospitality businessAug 15 9:51 PM

🇿🇦 South Africa

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The likely AGOA extension is positive for South Africa’s agricultureAug 16 9:27 AM
AGOA lifeline for SA exporters as US Senate backs extensionAug 16 8:49 AM
Airtel and Elon Musk’s Starlink launch Africa’s first satellite-to-phone service in DRCAug 16 6:43 AM
It's official: SA votes on November 4Aug 16 6:27 AM
South Africa has something the United States wants, and ‘secret’ mafia exploiting collapsing servicesAug 16 5:25 AM
Nationals of 4 African countries in US face deportation risk as Trump ends temporary protectionAug 16 5:00 AM
Dark clouds gathering over Mercedes-Benz in South AfricaAug 16 5:00 AM
South Africa has one thing the United States wantsAug 16 4:02 AM

🇲🇽 Mexico

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Avocado pickers in Mexico welcome restart of exports to US, but security fears remainAug 16 9:06 AM
Avocado pickers in Mexico welcome restart of exports to US, but security fears remainAug 16 6:17 AM
Outbreaks show limits of US ability to safeguard produce from MexicoAug 15 6:30 PM
The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 15thAug 15 6:00 PM
Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Member Confirms Los Chapitos Helped Rubén Rocha Moya Win 2021 ElectionAug 15 5:48 PM
Mexico races to clear record seaweed surge from Caribbean beachesAug 15 9:57 AM
KIO Data Centers doubles down on Querétaro with a US $1.3B expansion planAug 14 11:47 PM
Mexico’s Indigenous chief justice hits back at discriminationAug 14 11:10 PM

🇮🇹 Italy

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Football Clubs As Political Tools: Lessons From Milan and KolkataAug 16 2:56 AM
'Scoring off the field:' How football helped two global leaders to achieve their goalsAug 16 2:30 AM
ITA Sponsors More Than 64 Made in Italy Brands at Chicago CollectiveAug 15 10:30 PM
Inside Italy’s $405M cheese vaults that use Parmesan as loan collateralAug 15 8:08 PM
Libya’s fuel imports exceed $1 billion in JulyAug 15 6:40 PM
Italy Recovers Paintings Worth More Than $10M After Museum HeistAug 15 1:22 PM
Catania Airport Resumes Operations After Etna Eruption Alert DowngradeAug 15 12:44 PM
Open Call for 8th Small Scale Project Proposals - PART A (Greece, Italy)Aug 15 12:25 PM

🇪🇸 Spain

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Spain Updates Hospitality Rules for Extreme Heat: What Changes for TerracesAug 16 7:34 AM
PSG sign Spain's World Cup hero Torres from BarcelonaAug 16 6:16 AM
Why are some Chinese students choosing Spain despite its tough job market?Aug 16 6:00 AM
Spain flood and landslide kills two, injures two babiesAug 16 5:18 AM
Spain’s World Cup final star striker Ferran Torres joins PSG for €50mn - Mid-DayAug 16 3:55 AM
Spain Approves Extended Operation Of Almaraz Nuclear Power PlantAug 16 12:08 AM
Morocco Thwarts Attempt by Hundreds of Sub-Saharan Migrants to Cross into CeutaAug 15 11:29 PM
Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports sayAug 15 8:58 PM

🇹🇷 Turkey

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Official Moscow threatened Turkey and US with worsening relations due to arms supplies toAug 16 9:26 AM
Egypt, Turkey push trade, energy cooperationAug 16 9:08 AM
Erdogan Says Egypt Could Join Turkey-Saudi Arabia-Pakistan Defense PactAug 16 5:14 AM
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign mutual defense pactAug 16 4:56 AM
Trump slipped off Air Force One in Turkey amid threatAug 16 4:35 AM
Turkey’s upgrade to Asean dialogue partner offers both sides business opportunitiesAug 16 4:00 AM
'Saudis are unlikely to join a war with India': Ex-UK minister says Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey pact should worry USAug 16 3:44 AM
Rubio, Bessent stayed on decoy plane as Trump switchedAug 16 3:06 AM

🇰🇷 South Korea

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Ex-PM leads in DPK leadership race amid falling approval rating for presidentAug 16 7:51 AM
SEC Directs Capital Market Operators to Terminate Business, Banking Ties with Iran, North KoreaAug 16 6:32 AM
Korea's Kotra eyes wider role in Bangladesh's new town developmentAug 16 5:39 AM
South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation lineAug 16 4:09 AM
Party Faction Feud Flares in Korea Democratic Leadership RaceAug 16 3:09 AM
South Korea Fires Warning Shots as North Korean Troops Cross BorderAug 16 1:51 AM
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, Who Called South Korean President 'Elder Brother', Dies at 98Aug 16 12:59 AM
Poet Do Jong-hwan Faults Korean Politics as 'Without Philosophy or Soul'Aug 15 11:30 PM