Bessent’s ‘to do’ list: Buy US$5-10 billion worth of Japanese yen, Reuters photo shows
The US Treasury has not intervened to prop up the yen since 2011. Read More
Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles, killing at least three
KYIV, Aug 1 – At least three people were killed in a Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv early on Saturday and several people were trapped in a partially…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 1, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 1, 2026. Read More
‘Irresponsible’: Google rolls back new satellite image AI tool after backlash
Furious researchers and open-source intelligence experts complained about the potential for disinformation. Read More
Thousands rally in Kyiv demanding ousted defence minister’s reinstatement
KYIV, July 31 – Several thousand Ukrainians rallied through central Kyiv on Friday, signalling to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that opposition to his decision to oust Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, widely…
White House official says no weaponized drones seized during FIFA World Cup
WASHINGTON, July 31 – A White House official said on Friday that no weaponized drones were seized among 700 drones recovered at U.S. FIFA World Cup venues and fan zones.…
Oil spill from shadow fleet tanker spreading off Oman, satellite images show
BEIRUT/LONDON, July 31 – A sanctions-hit tanker is leaking oil off the coast of Oman and the spill has spread in recent days, increasing concern about possible environmental damage to…
Trump says US has not agreed to Ukraine building Patriot missiles
CAMP DAVID, Maryland, July 31 – President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States has not agreed to Ukraine building Patriot missiles but that talks are ongoing, adding…
Trump says US must be ‘very careful’ on giving Patriot air defence licence to Ukraine
Trump had earlier said the US would grant Ukraine a licence to produce the air defence missiles. Read More
Moscow court orders arrest of slain Putin critic Boris Nemtsov’s daughter
MOSCOW, July 31 – A court in the Russian capital has ordered the arrest in absentia of the daughter of murdered Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov over her role in…