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Gold futures rise after report Trump has placed tariffs on gold bars
The futures reached a record high on Friday after the US reportedly placed tariffs on imports of one-kilo gold bars.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:
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A faint and fragile opportunity to end the Ukraine war
Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Stage set for Trump-Putin Summit on Ukraine, sans Zelensky James Davis reports that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoffβs Moscow visit has paved the way for a Russia-US summit. Peace in Ukraine will dominate discussions, amid [β¦] The post A faint and fragile opportunity to end the Ukraine war appeared first on Asia...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Nepalβs LDC Graduation Masks Deep Economic Fragility
The Himalayan country will move up to developing country status from its current status as a Least Developed Country in November 2026.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Israel's Gaza City takeover strategy draws condemnation
Israel's decision to take over the densely populated city came despite opposition from families of the remaining hostages and has drawn international criticism. DW rounds up the latest.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City, signalling major escalation
The security cabinet approved the move, though critics say it could further endanger hostages and uproot many more Palestinians.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Trump administration launches another FBI purge
At least three more officials, including the head of the powerful Washington field office, have been told they are being fired.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:SoftBank Group pares earlier gains to rise over 10%, hitting record high on strong earnings
The company hit an intra-day record high of 14,390.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Kazakh vocalist Aigerim Altynbek stuns jury, wins big at Portofinoβs Opera Competition
Aigerim Altynbek swept the competition at this year's Concorso Lirico Internazionale di Portofino (CLIP), bringing Kazahstan's "rich culture to the world" according to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Convicted rapist MP quits Australian parliament moments before ouster vote
The disgraced lawmaker quit his seat in state parliament moments before a vote to oust him was set to take place. It also comes after an unsuccessful legal bid to dismiss the ouster motion against him.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:MBDA celebrates women who shape cityβs future
The Mandela Bay Development Agency celebrates Womenβs Day on 9 August by honouring the contributions of women helping to shape the fabric of Nelson Mandela Bay.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Eight EU countries still missing cyber rules for critical sectors
Member states had to transpose the rules into national legislation by 17 October last year.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:European leaders criticise Israelβs Gaza City takeover decision as humanitarian concerns rise
Israel's decision to seize Gaza City was criticised by European leaders over humanitarian concerns. Germany halted military exports, calling for immediate ceasefire.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Hostage families join nationwide protests over Gaza offensive
Protesters demanding the return of hostages and an end to the Gaza war staged a beach display outside the US embassy in Tel Aviv on Friday, depicting Donald Trumpβs profile with the slogan βEnd BBβs Warβ.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Japan issues top-level warnings as floods and landslides hit Kyushu
Heavy rain lashed Japanβs southern Kyushu island on Friday, triggering floods, landslides and mass evacuations as authorities issued the highest-level warnings in parts of the region.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:How cycling is providing hope to Rwanda's female riders
Orphaned at 14 and now a 21-year-old mother of two, Olivia Maniragena is fighting the odds to represent Rwanda at cycling's Road World Championships.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Led by Gen Z Activists, Community Opposition Mounts to Residential Development Next to South Jerseyβs Black Run Reserve
When Zoe Welsch learned that her favorite nature spot, Black Run Reserve, could soon be neighbors with a cul de sac in a subdivision, she was devastated. βThis is so upsetting for so many reasons. Iβve been going here for so many years and if you know me personally, you know this spot,β said Welsch, [β¦]
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Why are investors still financing fossil fuels?
Financial players who have committed to climate action continue to inject trillions into the fossil fuel industry. What happened to divesting from oil and gas?
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Trillions for oil: Why investors won't go green
Your savings and pension are part of the story. Despite net-zero pledges, banks and funds keep channeling cash to oil and gas. Here's how the money moves β and what it means for savers.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:βWhereβs the Money Going?β: Why Brazilian Towns Awash With Royalties From Oil Are Still Among the Poorest
This report is a partnership betweenAgΓͺncia PΓΊblicaandthe Guardian. Read itin Portuguese here. Though 60 miles (100km) apart, the Brazilian municipalities of Presidente Kennedy in EspΓrito Santo state and Campos dos Goytacazes in Rio de Janeiro state have one big thing in common: oil. Since late in the last century, their public funds have been bolstered [β¦]
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:The blood of South Africaβs past demands we condemn genocide in Gaza
As Archbishop Desmond Tutu said, βIf you are neutral in the face of suffering, you are on the side of the oppressorβ
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Bayern Munich sign sponsorship deal with Emirates
Bayern Munich have become the latest top-level football club to sign a deal with UAE-owned airline Emirates. The German champions are talking up the financial benefits, but some think there is more to consider.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:World's black rhino numbers have increased but there's bad news for other species
The latest global rhino count from the International Rhino Foundation reveals a mixed picture for the worldβs five rhino species.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:German court rejects deported Yazidi family's return
Judges say the deportation of a Yazidi family was legally valid despite controversy over the family's fate. The Yazidi people were targeted by a genocidal attack from the "Islamic State" in Iraq.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Ghana investigators find 'black boxes' of helicopter that crashed and killed two ministers
President John Mahama promises a full investigation into what he called a "personal loss".
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Donald Trump hosts historic peace summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan
After almost four decadesof bitter conflict,Baku and Yerevan might finally settle for peace in the region.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Owner of Donald Trump-themed restaurant faces deportation by ICE
Food and politics clearly donβt mix... The owner of a Texas restaurant group that celebrates Donald Trump is facing immigration enforcement. Hereβs everything you need to know.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Gale-force winds force Greek ports to halt island ferries leaving passengers stranded
The port authorities are monitoring the updated weather reports and will give the "green light" for departures once conditions improve.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:US federal courts step up security after major hack of electronic filing system
Lawmakers were quietly briefed on the hack last month and are now seeking more information on the fallout.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:In a therapy session with my African father
The difficulty many African parents have in apologising to their children, and their emotional distance, is linked to generational and technological shifts
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Spain faces intense August heatwave with soaring temperatures until 13 August
The State Meteorological Agency warns that the extreme heat episode will continue for more than a week, with temperatures that could exceed 43C and minimums above 25C in many areas of the country.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Is the world's oldest leader set for an eighth term?
Cameroon's Paul Biya would stay in power until he's 99 if he wins October's election.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:US-Japan alliance will never be the same after Trump
Recent reports suggest that the US government has agreed to amend its executive order on tariffs so that Japanβs 15% reciprocal tariffs will not be stacked on top of existing duties, including on autos, and that any tariffs paid above that threshold would be refunded retroactively. At first glance, this seems like a step in [β¦] The post US-Japan alliance will never be the same after Trump appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Portugal tightens rules on weight loss drug prescriptions to prevent misuse
Doctors from only four medical specialties will be able to write prescriptions for injectable drugs that are used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity but are also popular for weight loss.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:The Weavers of Taquile: Preserving a Unique Textile Heritage on Lake Titicaca
Taquile Island in Peru sustains a unique male-led weaving tradition that encodes social identity and community memory, recognized by UNESCO and maintained through collective effort despite modern pressures.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Photo: Best picture yet of high-speed comet visiting our solar system
The orbiting telescope revealed a teardrop-shaped plume of dust around the nucleus as well as traces of a dusty tail.
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