Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the “massive attack” on Thursday, officials say. ...
Day: August 20, 2026
Trump threatens Iran’s trade partners, as military strikes make way for economic pressureTrump threatens Iran’s trade partners, as military strikes make way for economic pressure
US president pivots towards ‘crushing’ economic operation against Iran and its trading partners as military strikes fail to bring Tehran to the table Donald Trump has announced a new campaign to isolate Iran’s economy, threatening “tremendous economic consequences” on any country that helps or does business with Tehran, a move ...
Australia ‘outraged’ after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in GazaAustralia ‘outraged’ after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza
Australia’s foreign minister summoned the Israeli ambassador over “insulting” Zomi Frankcom decision. ...
Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prisonFounder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison
Hui’s sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande’s collapse, which shook China’s property sector. ...
Russia launches missile strikes on Kyiv and surrounding region, killing at least eightRussia launches missile strikes on Kyiv and surrounding region, killing at least eight
Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the “massive attack” on Thursday, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. ...
Trump threatens ‘tremendous economic consequences’ on any country helping IranTrump threatens ‘tremendous economic consequences’ on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict. ...
Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappearsGiant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake “feeding frenzies”. ...
Israel to launch criminal investigations into Gaza killingsIsrael to launch criminal investigations into Gaza killings
Israel’s military said Wednesday it was launching criminal investigations into attacks that killed a Palestinian child and 15 Palestinian paramedics, the first such probes into troop conduct in Gaza. The incidents had provoked international scrutiny of the country’s assault on Gaza. The rare move, The Wall Street Journal wrote, reflects ...
China blocks EU anti-subsidies probe of JD.comChina blocks EU anti-subsidies probe of JD.com
China on Wednesday ordered organizations and individuals not to comply with an EU probe of e-commerce giant JD.com’s acquisition of a German electronics retailer, escalating tensions between Brussels and Beijing. It’s the first Chinese takeover to be investigated under the bloc’s rules that scrutinize firms receiving foreign subsidies. Beijing said ...
Moderna’s skin cancer vaccine shows promise in trialModerna’s skin cancer vaccine shows promise in trial
An experimental vaccine prevented the return and spread of cancer in high-risk melanoma patients, Moderna and Merck announced Wednesday, a milestone in the pursuit of cancer therapies. Built on the mRNA platform that allowed Moderna to quickly roll out COVID-19 vaccines five years ago, intismeran is a genetically personalized vaccine ...