Stay updated with today’s global highlights:
1️⃣ Israeli Hospital Strike: Netanyahu expressed regret over the tragic incident at Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza. At least 20 people were killed, including 5 journalists.
2️⃣ Trump Meets Lee Jae-myung: The U.S. and South Korea finalized a new trade deal. Seoul plans to build a “smart military” to strengthen the alliance.
3️⃣ U.S. Troops in Chicago?: Trump said he has taken control of Washington, D.C.’s police authority and authorized National Guard patrols with weapons, while hinting at deployment to Chicago.
4️⃣ French Government Crisis: Prime Minister Bayrou pushed a sweeping budget-cut plan. A confidence vote on September 8 could topple the minority government.
5️⃣ Semiconductor R&D Fund Storm: The U.S. Commerce Department reclaimed $7.4 billion, criticizing the nonprofit Natcast as a “slush fund.” The program will now be managed by NIST.
6️⃣ Critical Minerals List Update: The U.S. proposed adding copper and potash to the 2025 strategic list, now open for 30 days of public comment.
7️⃣ SEC Short-Selling Rule Challenged: A U.S. appeals court ordered a reassessment of the rule’s economic impact. Hedge funds claimed a partial victory.
8️⃣ Wind Power Project Halted: Business and political leaders in New England criticized the Trump administration for suspending the Rhode Island offshore wind project, citing “national security concerns.”
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