Israel and Greece signed a €3 billion, or $3.5 billion, defence agreement on Monday, according to defence officials. Under the terms of the accord, Israel will build a multi-layered air defence system for Greece as Athens advances its broader military modernisation programme. Amir Baram, director general of Israel’s defence ministry, stated that the project, known … Read more
According to Reuters reporting, the two companies account for more than three-quarters of all vehicles manufactured in Canada, leaving their cross-border assembly lines vulnerable to sweeping closures if the new trade levies take effect on January 1. The Stakes for Toyota and Honda in Canada President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs would double existing 25% levies, … Read more
Rescuers in Nepal and China are racing against rising water levels and severe weather to locate thousands of people still missing following a catastrophic Himalayan glacier collapse that unleashed a deadly mudslide. According to authorities, the death toll across the border region has climbed to nearly 800, with more than 3,000 individuals unaccounted for after … Read more
The Defence, Security and Resilience Bank has raised about €5 billion in upfront commitments from nine founding nations led by Canada, according to officials involved in the project. The newly proposed global lender aims to secure a €100 billion war chest to finance military rearmament, though major European economies have yet to join ahead of … Read more
Apple is scheduled to host its next launch event on September 9, where the company is expected to unveil its newest iPhone series and potentially its foldable phone, according to reports from Reuters and CNN. The high-profile debut marks a critical turning point for the tech giant as it navigates a competitive market and transitions … Read more
Black bear encounters across the U.S. West are surging in 2026, driven by an exceptionally dry winter that wiped out 90% of the animals’ natural food sources, according to wildlife agencies and bear experts. States including Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah are reporting record-breaking sightings, home break-ins, and animal fatalities as hungry bears push deeper … Read more
OpenAI plans to stop providing its artificial intelligence models to Cursor, a coding-tool platform recently acquired by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, according to a Reuters report published on August 28. The decision marks a sharp escalation in the ongoing rivalry between OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman and Musk, who have spent years locked in legal … Read more
Fast-fashion retailer Shein is set to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange in a $1.7 billion initial public offering, valuing the company at $26.5 billion after failed attempts to list in New York and London, according to reports from Reuters. According to Stanford University law professor Curtis Milhaupt, the move marks a definitive pivot … Read more
Himalayan Flood Death Toll Nears 600 as Rescue Teams Reach Ruins Rescue teams in Nepal and China resumed operations in the flood-hit Himalayas, with a Chinese rescue team reaching the all-but-obliterated Gyirong border crossing complex for the first time and finding “nothing but ruins,” according to reports from Reuters. A glacier collapse unleashed a massive … Read more
The Indian Army has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase Javelin anti-tank missile systems, according to an announcement by the U.S. Embassy in India on Friday. The medium-range guided missile system is jointly produced by Lockheed Martin and RTX, and the deal was finalized through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales route via … Read more