China has transitioned from a net provider of funds to a net collector in Africa as large infrastructure loans reach maturity, with Beijing focusing on smaller, selective projects.
Australia's property market downturn feels distinct due to investor tax changes and interest rate hikes, with capital city prices projected to drop 7.8% before leveling out.
President Donald Trump denied US weapons shortages and threatened leakers with jail time, pushing back against reports that dwindling munitions stocks and a clash with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth affected military strategy against Iran.
Civil engineer Angus Gordon warns that recent court rulings allowing seawalls and government sandbagging threaten decades of coastal management principles in NSW, clashing with property owners demanding protection.
Cai Qi, a Politburo Standing Committee member, stressed the strategic importance of "talent" in party governance at a meeting with specialists, urging them to advance science and contribute to China's 15th five-year plan and socialist modernization.
Ethereum surpassed Bitcoin in July, driven by $365.17 million in US spot ETF inflows and increased corporate holdings by BitMine. Despite the rally, valuation metrics suggest the advance is a recovery from depressed levels rather than a confirmed cyclical floor against Bitcoin.
The article critiques the recurring 'forever war' pattern in US foreign policy, drawing parallels between the failures in Afghanistan and Iraq and the current escalating conflict with Iran under Donald Trump, arguing that persistent misconceptions, political dishonesty, and ego drive costly, unwinnable entanglements.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing 10 and injuring 22, while Donald Trump expressed reluctance on licensing Patriot missile production to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy also urged Trump to facilitate Starlink use for strikes inside Russia. Separately, Ukrainians protested the ouster of the defense minister, and Black Sea grain exports faced threats from drone attacks.
President Donald Trump will host his 13th Cabinet meeting at Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland, on Friday. Known for long sessions filled with praise for Trump, this marks the first such meeting at Camp David in his second term after a prior attempt was canceled due to bad weather.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing nine and wounding 23 across five districts. Meanwhile, Donald Trump retreated from a promise to let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptors, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought his help to secure Elon Musk's Starlink for strikes inside Russia.
Alexander Protsenko, a Russian political scientist, stated that Mikhail Drapaty's appointment as Ukraine's commander-in-chief will not change the course of events, predicting continued retreat for Ukrainian forces despite leadership changes following previous dismissals and protests.
Bitcoin dropped below $65,000 as rising oil prices, fueled by Red Sea tanker attacks and US threats against Iran, pushed Treasury yields higher and triggered a broader retreat from risk assets, impacting spot demand and ETF flows.
XRP's price recovery above $1.16 is supported by large holders accumulating tokens and reducing exchange deposits, while US spot XRP ETFs continue to attract fresh capital, signaling increased conviction and sustained demand.
Iran's IRGC reported three oil tankers attempted unauthorized passage through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in an explosion and fire on one vessel, with the others retreating. Iran reiterated its control over the strait.
Phân khu Rừng Phượng tại đại đô thị Eco Retreat (phía Tây TP HCM) ra mắt 325 sản phẩm nhà phố, biệt thự, tập trung tiện ích giáo dục với trường liên cấp Edison 22.000 m2 và mầm non 7.000 m2, định hướng phát triển toàn diện cho trẻ em.
Most Ukrainian army units have retreated from Pisarevka in the Sumy Region to the neighboring village of Khoten due to a Russian offensive, military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS, noting the deteriorating operational situation for Ukrainian forces.
Pete Hegseth, the War-Not-Defense Secretary, requested an additional $87.6 billion for the Pentagon, with over $70 billion for a war in Iran. Senators expressed amusement and skepticism, questioning his justifications, which largely involved blaming the Biden administration for various issues and downplaying the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian servicemen have begun to abandon forward positions in Zakharovka, Kharkov region, as Russian forces advance from Volokhovskoye, gaining control of strategic heights and deteriorating the operational-tactical situation for Ukrainian command.
A Russian warship, the Neustrashimy, conducted a rare 30-minute live-fire exercise in international waters 45 miles south of Plymouth, UK, on Monday. The drill, which required a British warship to reposition, occurred amid heightened maritime tensions and follows the seizure of a Russia-linked oil tanker last month.
Bitcoin's stabilization near $64,000, aided by ETF inflows, is threatened by rising oil prices due to US-Iran conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, potentially reigniting inflation concerns. Concurrently, a $2.3 billion stablecoin reserve contraction on major exchanges and concentrated leveraged longs near $57,000 leave the market vulnerable to a sharper decline.
A year after Tina Sodhi's death at a Miami wellness retreat, Dr Samul Lee has been charged with second-degree felony manslaughter. Sodhi died from dehydration, linked to MDMA, ketamine, and sauna heat exposure during the "Heart Protocol Ceremony."
İzmir'in Çeşme ilçesinde Arıkan Proje Geliştirme A.Ş. tarafından 2 milyar TL yatırım değeriyle hayata geçirilecek Anantara Retreat Çeşme, ultra lüks konaklama, sağlık ve deneyimsel turizm odaklı hizmet verecek. Projenin bölge ekonomisine yılda 1 milyar TL'nin üzerinde katkı sağlaması bekleniyor.
Honda's Prologue EV discontinuation reflects a broader US market pullback by automakers due to tax credit expiration, tariffs, and shifting consumer preferences, despite ongoing EV sales and new model introductions.
Beijing has expanded its visa-free travel policy for citizens from over 50 countries, leading to a significant increase in foreign visitors. This move, contrasting global trends of closure, aims to boost inbound tourism and allow visitors to form their own perceptions of China, despite existing limits on long-term stay.
