Israel and Greece sign $3.5 billion defense deal for air defense system
Israel and Greece signed a defense agreement worth 3 billion euros (3.5 billion dollars) on Monday, August 31.
Putin fears defeat in Ukraine and for his life – The Economist
The British weekly also recalls Putin’s words spoken on Saturday at a Moscow university meeting on food chains.
Billionaire Peter Thiel becomes a symbol of protest by Argentina’s left forces against Milei’s policies
Peter Thiel has become a convenient symbol for Argentina’s left forces, who criticize President Javier Milei and accuse him of selling out the country.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Unstable yen may raise US rates
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that volatile yen movements could push US interest rates higher, detailing a rare yen‑buying intervention and Japan’s $96.4 billion support effort.
Spanish Foreign Minister: Ceuta and Melilla are ours, no negotiations with Morocco
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares stated there will never be talks with Morocco about Ceuta and Melilla.
Zelensky: US handed over information to Kyiv about meetings in Moscow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the United States provided Kyiv with information about recent meetings in Moscow, and discusses the CIA director’s visit to Russia amid NATO concerns.
Flooding in the Himalayas leaves 93,000 affected and communities isolated
A glacial collapse triggered a flood in the Himalayas, leaving over 93,000 people in critical need, cutting off villages, and causing dozens of deaths and thousands of missing, with children among the most vulnerable.
Meta updates AI glasses to prevent unauthorized video recording amid criticism
On Friday, The Verge reported that Meta had closed a loophole that allowed smart glasses users to hide the light indicator.
Russia has destroyed about 90% of Ukraine’s modern warehouses — agriculture minister
“There is no threat of famine,” the minister added.
Trump to skip 9/11 commemoration at Ground Zero because he won’t be allowed to speak — NYT
President Donald Trump plans to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon, not Ground Zero.