The order will block and regulate high-tech US-based investments in China, increasing tensions between the two nations.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/9/biden-issues-executive-order-restricting-us-investment-in-chinese-tech
What’s the impact of Niger’s military coup?
Coup leaders continue to ignore international calls to reinstate the ousted president.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/8/9/whats-the-impact-of-nigers-military-coup
source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/8/9/whats-the-impact-of-nigers-military-coup
At least two killed in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia city, Ukraine says
Ukrainian officials warn death toll could rise after attack on a residential area on the city in southeast Ukraine.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/9/at-least-two-killed-in-russian-attack-on-zaporizhzhia-city-ukraine-says
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/9/at-least-two-killed-in-russian-attack-on-zaporizhzhia-city-ukraine-says
China’s slips into deflation as prices fall for first time since early 2021
China's consumer price index fell by 0.3 percent in July after staying flat the previous month.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/9/chinas-slips-into-deflation-as-prices-fall-for-first-time-since-early-2021
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/9/chinas-slips-into-deflation-as-prices-fall-for-first-time-since-early-2021
Russia shoots down two armed drones headed for Moscow
Moscow's mayor says two 'combat drones' shot down in the Domodedovo and Minsk Highway areas while en route to Moscow.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/9/russia-shoots-down-two-armed-drones-headed-for-moscow
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/9/russia-shoots-down-two-armed-drones-headed-for-moscow
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 532
Here is the situation on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/9/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-532
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/9/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-532
World Bank halts new loans to Uganda over anti-LGBTQ law
US-based lender says controversial anti-gay law contradicts its values.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/9/world-bank-halts-new-loans-to-uganda-over-anti-lgbtq-law
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/9/world-bank-halts-new-loans-to-uganda-over-anti-lgbtq-law
Pentagon confirms intelligence sharing with Japan despite hacking rumours
The Washington Post has reported that Chinese hackers allegedly accessed Japan's defence networks, spurring concerns.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/pentagon-confirms-intelligence-sharing-with-japan-despite-hacking-rumours
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/pentagon-confirms-intelligence-sharing-with-japan-despite-hacking-rumours
China calls on Philippines to move grounded warship from disputed reef
China says the Philippines has 'ignored' repeated requests to remove 'stranded' warship from the Second Thomas Shoal.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/china-calls-on-philippines-to-move-grounded-warship-from-disputed-reef
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/china-calls-on-philippines-to-move-grounded-warship-from-disputed-reef
Jollibee, Philippine icon, accused of exporting poor pay, conditions
Former workers at New Jersey, US branch of fast-food chain say they were let go after demanding better conditions.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/8/jollibee-philippine-icon-accused-of-exporting-poor-pay-conditions
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/8/jollibee-philippine-icon-accused-of-exporting-poor-pay-conditions
Carcinogens found at US nuclear missile sites as reports of cancer surface
Clean up operation ordered after unsafe levels of likely carcinogen found at underground nuclear missile launch sites.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/carcinogens-found-at-us-nuclear-missile-sites-as-reports-of-cancer-surface
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/carcinogens-found-at-us-nuclear-missile-sites-as-reports-of-cancer-surface
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 531
Here is the situation on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-531
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-531
S Korea’s heatwave-hit scout jamboree to end early over typhoon warning
Organisers are preparing to evacuate tens of thousands of scouts from some 158 countries amid a typhoon warning.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/s-koreas-heatwave-hit-scout-jamboree-to-end-early-over-typhoon-warning
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/s-koreas-heatwave-hit-scout-jamboree-to-end-early-over-typhoon-warning
Why the Hindu right opposes affirmative action in the US
It is an effort to shut down acknowledgement of historical and current discrimination — in the US, but also in India.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/8/7/why-the-hindu-right-opposes-affirmative-action-in-the-us
source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/8/7/why-the-hindu-right-opposes-affirmative-action-in-the-us
Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko hospitalised after one week on hunger strike
Ousmane Sonko's now-dissolved party says he was admitted for emergency care to a hospital in downtown Dakar.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/senegals-ousmane-sonko-hospitalised-after-one-week-on-hunger-strike
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/senegals-ousmane-sonko-hospitalised-after-one-week-on-hunger-strike
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 530
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 530th day.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-530
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-530
Four Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli missile attack: Report
The attack wounded four other Syrian soldiers and caused some material damage, state media says.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/four-syrian-soldiers-killed-in-israeli-missile-attack-report
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/four-syrian-soldiers-killed-in-israeli-missile-attack-report
Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline for coup reversal expires
Coup leaders say there has been a pre-deployment of troops in two Central African nations for military intervention.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/niger-closes-airspace-as-ecowas-deadline-for-coup-reversal-expires
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/niger-closes-airspace-as-ecowas-deadline-for-coup-reversal-expires
Russia unleashes strikes against Ukraine; Kyiv targets Crimea bridge
Moscow and Kyiv step up retaliatory attacks as Ukraine seeks to dislodge Russian forces in the country's south and east.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/russia-unleashes-strikes-against-ukraine-kyiv-targets-crimea-bridge
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/russia-unleashes-strikes-against-ukraine-kyiv-targets-crimea-bridge
Slovenia suffers its worst-ever floods
Devastating floods kill three people and destroy roads, bridges and houses, affecting two thirds of Slovenian territory.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/8/6/photos-slovenia-suffers-its-worst-ever-floods
source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/8/6/photos-slovenia-suffers-its-worst-ever-floods
Record floods ravage Slovenia, PM calls it ‘worst’ disaster in its history
The small Alpine nation experienced devastating floods over Friday and Saturday that killed three people.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/record-floods-ravage-slovenia-pm-calls-it-worst-disaster-in-its-history
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/record-floods-ravage-slovenia-pm-calls-it-worst-disaster-in-its-history
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