19 August 2025

France criticizes Netanyahu's claim that recognizing Palestine fuels anti-Semitism

France on Tuesday slammed as "abject" and "erroneous" an accusation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that President Emmanuel Macron's move to recognise a Palestinian state was fuelling anti-Semitism in his country.
S&P 500, Nasdaq drop as Home Depot leads retail earnings
Iraq signs oil exploration deal with US's Chevron

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani announced on Tuesday that an agreement in principle had been reached between the Ministry of Oil and the U.S. energy company Chevron.
Trump signs bill to enhance export control transparency
Iraq says Lebanon tip-off helped destroy amphetamine factory

Western governments estimate that Captagon, a powerful amphetamine, has generated billions of euros in revenue for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, along with his associates and allies.
Burkina Faso expels senior UN official

The Burkina Faso junta has expelled the UN regional coordinator, Carol Flore-Smereczniak, following a report that alleged violations against children in the country.
UN chief Guterres calls on governments to protect aid workers

On Tuesday, the United Nations urged governments to protect and support aid workers in observance of World Humanitarian Day.
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Bill Gates sponsors $1M AI Alzheimer's prize

Bill Gates is funding a $1 million (€857,000) competition to encourage the use of artificial intelligence in discovering innovative treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, marking his latest effort to harness the promising technology in the search for cures to some of humanity's most challenging illnesses.
Brazil denies accusations of unfair trade practices with US

Brazil responded to the US, stating that the Brazilian Pix instant payment system aims to ensure the security of the financial system while not discriminating against foreign companies.