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Editorial

Hochul's Overreach, Putin's Threats, French Chaos Endanger Liberty

These intertwined crises show a pattern of power excess and external aggression that calls for restrained government and secure borders.

Close up of Vladimir Putin while speaking to an audience at the Valdai foreign policy forum. He has short grey hair and is wearing a black suit, white shirt and red tie.
Foreign Policy9h ago

Putin Escalates Nuclear Rhetoric, Threatens West Over Kaliningrad

Vladimir Putin has explicitly threatened the use of nuclear weapons if he deems the Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad to be under direct attack, dismissing international concerns as Western provocation.

Left, a number of students protesting. Right, a man in a linen shirt speaks to camera.
Culture War16h ago

French Schools Descend Into Chaos as Student Protests Turn Violent

A wave of student protests over school staffing and class sizes has spiraled into widespread civil disorder across France, resulting in hundreds of arrests and multiple injuries.

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Monday, August 31

A man walks out after shopping at the newly launched Japanese retail store UNIQLO at Orion Mall in Bengaluru, August 29, 2025.
Foreign PolicyAugust 31, 2026

Japan Pivots to India as China Risks Become Untenable

Facing a shrinking domestic population and rising geopolitical risks in China, Japanese corporations are pouring billions into India to secure long-term growth and supply chain stability.

The Amazon logo is seen at one of its offices
EconomyAugust 31, 2026

FTC Targets Amazon in Massive $20 Billion Ad Price-Fixing Lawsuit

The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of 22 states have launched a lawsuit alleging Amazon manipulated its advertising auctions to extract $20 billion from businesses.

Former US Rep. George Santos gives a statement after a court hearing on August 19, 2024 in West Islip, New York. Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft weeks before his federal trial was set to begin.
EconomyAugust 31, 2026

George Santos Banned from Betting Platform After Insider Trading Scheme

Prediction-market operator Kalshi has permanently banned George Santos after an internal investigation revealed he used his own influence to manipulate betting prices for personal gain.

Large ships in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas.
Foreign PolicyAugust 31, 2026

US Strikes Iranian Rocket Launchers to Secure Vital Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command successfully neutralized Iranian rocket launchers and sea mine deployment operations on Larak Island, striking back against Tehran's ongoing efforts to choke off global shipping lanes.

An  Algerian Civil Protection firefighter in a ground operation to battle a raging forest fire
PoliticsAugust 31, 2026

Algeria moves to reinstate death penalty for arsonists following deadly infernos

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered the justice ministry to draft legislation reinstating the death penalty for arsonists after a series of devastating wildfires claimed at least 12 lives.

Han Hak-ja arriving at a Seoul court for her sentencing hearing on Monday.
Culture WarAugust 31, 2026

Unification Church Leader Jailed for Corrupt Political Bribery Scheme

The leader of the Unification Church has been sentenced to two years in prison for bribing South Korea's former first lady with luxury goods in a blatant attempt to purchase political influence.

A graphic  shows stylised images of the Canadian and US flags over graphs
Foreign PolicyAugust 31, 2026

Trump Administration Holds Firm as Trade Dispute with Canada Continues

The ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada shows no signs of cooling as the Trump administration continues to utilize tariffs to protect key American sectors, forcing Canada to face the consequences of its trade policies.

Sunday, August 30

Brian Mundubile is pictured in front of an orange background. He wears a suit and glasses.
PoliticsAugust 30, 2026

Zambian opposition leader charged with treason following alleged insurgency plot

Zambian authorities have charged opposition leader Brian Mundubile and 17 others with treason following a government raid that uncovered weapons and dismantled an alleged armed insurgency.

A man dressed in a blue shirt speaks as he is sat in front of an orange and white curtain
Culture WarAugust 30, 2026

Decisive Action Saves 900 Students from Nepal Flood Catastrophe

Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School headteacher Rajendra Dawadi successfully evacuated 900 students just ten minutes before a devastating flood destroyed the school building.

A close-up shot of a badge displaying the Nigerien flag, sewn on to a military uniform
Foreign PolicyAugust 30, 2026

Russian forces assist in crushing attempted coup in Niger

Russian military personnel helped Nigerien security forces neutralize an attempted coup in Niamey, reinforcing Moscow’s growing influence in the Sahel.

Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir speaks at a lectern.
PoliticsAugust 30, 2026

Iceland Rejects EU Overreach, Chooses National Sovereignty

Icelandic voters have decisively rejected a government-led proposal to resume European Union membership talks, prioritizing their national independence and control over their lucrative fishing industry over integration into the bloc.

President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on 27 August 2026
PoliticsAugust 30, 2026

Trump Secures Historic Access to Venezuela’s Massive Oil Reserves

President Trump has finalized a landmark agreement to gain operational control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil, a strategic move designed to stabilize domestic fuel costs and secure vital energy resources.