EU tech chief faces pressure to confront Trump over digital threats A spokesperson for the Commission has said that Henna Virkkunen will fight back against unfounded claims. Euronews · Aug 29, 2025
Ukraine-Russia buffer zone ‘being considered by European leaders’ to get peace deal with Putin Diplomats said that French and British forces could make up the majority of the peacekeeping force that would patrol a 40km zone The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025
There's an upside to Trump tariff disruptions that could boost the bottom line for American businesses, global supply chain expert says Kerim Kfuri outlines five ways businesses can tackle tariffs. Fortune · Aug 29, 2025
Don’t envy Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang—he’s hamstrung by Washington and Beijing Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Aug 29, 2025
Trump accused of using mortgage fraud allegations as ‘weapon of choice’ to attack Fed At hearing for Federal Reserve governor’s suit over firing, attorney says president engages in ‘litigation by tweet’ The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2025
Trump’s Venezuela gunboat diplomacy: sabre-rattling or prelude to invasion? Some fear US dispatch of three warships to patrol off South American coast may be part of a regime-change operation – but is it? The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025
Vance goes after NYC mayoral hopeful Mamdani: ‘He should show more gratitude to the United States’ ‘I don’t know the guy but my sense is that he has had a very good life in this country,’ said Vance on Zohran Mamdani The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025
Billionaires 'Know What They're Doing,' Lamborghini CEO Says As Trump Tariff Uncertainty Pauses Luxury Car Orders Lamborghini Automobili CEO Stephan Winkelmann said tariff uncertainty under President Donald Trump has prompted even billionaire customers to postpone supercar purchases, with the Italian luxury brand currently paying 27.5% duties on U.S. exports. Benzinga · Aug 29, 2025
Trump's 'Crackpot Economics' A Disaster In The Making, Says Economist Paul Krugman — Markets Won't React Until It's Too Late Economist Paul Krugman has issued a stark warning against President Donald Trump’s undermining of the Federal Reserve’s independence. Benzinga · Aug 29, 2025
Is RFK Jr.'s 'Brain Worm' Behind His Claims—Like Diagnosing a Child Without a Medical Degree? Here's What Doctors Say HHS Sec. RFK Jr. claims he spots child illnesses visually—no degree needed. Ties to 2010 parasite? CDC stats debunk claims. International Business Times UK · Aug 29, 2025
Congress said yes, Trump says no: $12B HIV/AIDS relief battle reaches Supreme Court Trump alleges that if the aid could cause "irreparable diplomatic costs." We Got This Covered · Aug 29, 2025
Taiwan has right to ‘preserve self-determination’, US senator says Roger Wicker, head of powerful Senate Armed Services Committee, says in Taipei that trip is focused on security ties. Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2025
Rwanda Receives First Seven US Deportees, African Nation Says They Will Receive Health Care And Workforce Training Rwanda said it received seven people deported from the United States in mid-August under a bilateral agreement, the first transfer in a program that could send up to 250 non-citizens to the central African nation. Benzinga · Aug 29, 2025
Zelensky warns Russian strike an ‘attack on Europe and Trump’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed Russia's major aerial attack on Kyiv shows President Vladimir Putin is “choosing ballistics” instead of "real steps towards peace". The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025
Benzinga · Aug 29, 2025 Scott Bessent Worries About A Lot Of Things But The Indian Rupee Emerging As A BRICS Rival To Dollar Isn't One Of Them: Here's Why U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent isn’t losing sleep over the Indian Rupee challenging the U.S. Dollar’s dominance as a global reserve currency.
The Conversation · Aug 29, 2025 View from The Hill: Albanese edging closer to landing Trump September meeting Anthony Albanese appears to be edging closer to landing the long-sought meeting with President Donald Trump when the prime minister is in the United States in September.
Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2025 ‘In a nightmare’: India braces for big layoffs as Trump’s tariffs bite From textile factories to shrimp peeling units, hundreds of thousands of workers could lose jobs, say traders.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025 Friday briefing: Why are Palestinians shut out of post-war plans while Tony Blair discusses their future? In today’s newsletter: Former PM returns to Middle East politics as civil society groups argue that any real solution must begin with Palestinian agency
Benzinga · Aug 29, 2025 JD Vance Says He's Ready To Take Over If There's A 'Terrible Tragedy,' But Insists Trump Is In 'Incredibly Good Health' Vice President JD Vance says President Donald Trump remains vigorous and fully capable of serving his term, but if circumstances change, he's prepared to step in.
Euronews · Aug 29, 2025 Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over move to fire her The case could become a turning point for the 112-year-old Federal Reserve, which was designed by Congress to be insulated from day-to-day political influence.
Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2025 China seeks stronger ties with Brazil to resist ‘bullying’ on world stage China’s top diplomat tells Brazil’s FM Mauro Vieira that Beijing-Brazil ties are at their ‘best in history’.
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025 Father of boy killed in Minneapolis church shooting: Remember his love, not the violence The families of the two Catholic school students fatally shot while celebrating Mass at a Minneapolis church are continuing to wrestle with their grief
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025 Voices: Mon dieu, France – this is no time for un political meltdown! COMMENT: Next month’s surprise confidence vote could bring down an already crisis-hit minority government, test the country’s governability and end with a drastic power shift – it might also be bad news for Keir Starmer and his coalition of the willing, says Mary Dejevsky
Euronews · Aug 29, 2025 Fragile truce: what the new US–EU trade deal means for digital A week after the US–EU digital trade deal was unveiled, it is already under fire. Trump has threatened new tariffs, Brussels is pressing ahead with new rules, and both sides are sharpening arguments, underscoring how fragile yet vital the pact is for transatlantic tech.
Benzinga · Aug 29, 2025 Elizabeth Warren Slams Trump's CDC Purge: Calls Out RFK Jr's Statements On Measles Vaccines — 'These Fools Can't Be Trusted With Your Health' Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is sounding the alarm on President Donald Trump’s attempts at overhauling leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, warning of risks to public health.