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  1. PoliticsMiddle East

    Columbia University Student Workers' Union Withdraws Israel Divestment Demand

    The Columbia University student workers' union, comprising over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate student workers, withdrew its demand for the university to divest financially from Israel at a bargaining meeting this week. The union had previously pressed for divestment based on international law violations, but the move signifies a shift in the union's politics and orientation away from the pro-Palestinian student movement.
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  3. SocietyLocal GovAsiaLaborBudget

    Bank of Canada Defends Use of Replacement Workers During Strike

    The Bank of Canada's governor, Tiff Macklem, is defending the central bank's use of replacement workers during a strike involving security officers. The Canada Industrial Relations Board ruled that the bank contravened the Canada Labour Code by using contractors from Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations and Garda Canada Security Corporation during the strike. Macklem argues that exceptions to the rules allow the use of replacement workers when necessary to prevent threats to life, health, or safety or to prevent destruction or serious damage to property.
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  4. BusinessPolicyNorth America

    Chinese Business Delegation Visits US to Strengthen Economic Ties

    A delegation of Chinese businessmen, led by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), is visiting the United States to expand economic cooperation. The delegation will engage in business-to-business events with U.S. institutions and enterprises, aiming to deepen exchanges and contribute to the stable development of China-U.S. relations.
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  8. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaBudget

    Global Markets Volatility Amid Middle East Conflicts and Inflation Concerns

    Global markets experienced volatility this week due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, monetary policy decisions by central banks, and signals from macroeconomic data in the US. Expectations that the Fed may not take strong enough steps against inflation kept pressure on US Treasury sales, with the yield on 30-year US Treasury bonds reaching the highest level in 19 years. Next week, attention will be on developments in the Middle East, US non-farm payroll data, and SpaceX's financials.
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    UNC GM Michael Lombardi Placed on Leave Amid Investigation

    North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into unspecified allegations. Lombardi, who has hired prominent attorney Tom Mars, maintains his innocence and welcomes a thorough investigation. The university has not provided details about the nature of the investigation or a timeline for its completion.
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  10. SportsTennis

    Arsenal Close to Signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle

    Arsenal and Newcastle United have reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Brazil international midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. The Gunners will pay Newcastle 90 million euros (£77m) for the 28-year-old, with minor details still to be ironed out. Guimaraes has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal and will sign a five-year contract. The deal is expected to be completed soon.
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  11. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Spain Deals With Surge of Migrants in North African Enclaves

    Spain is facing a significant migrant crisis in its North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, with tens of thousands of migrants flooding in. Authorities are struggling to cope, with over 60,000 migrants having entered the territories. Spain claims to have sent back 25,000 migrants, with expulsions occurring at a rate of 150 people per minute. The European Union is also grappling with the crisis.
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    New York Mourns Army Sergeant Angel Rampersad Killed in Jordan Attack

    New York City bid farewell to Army Sergeant Angel Rampersad, who died in an Iranian attack on a US base in Jordan. The 28-year-old, born in Trinidad, was remembered as a humble hero who joined the army at 21 and excelled in both her military career and civilian life as a singer and athlete. Her remains were buried in Long Island National Cemetery after a funeral service attended by family, friends, authorities, and a large crowd. Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani paid tribute to Rampersad, with Mamdani's remarks not being delivered due to the family's preference to avoid political distractions.
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  16. PoliticsMiddle EastUkraineConflict

    Russian Missile Strikes Ukraine, Killing Civilians and Violating NATO Airspace

    Overnight, Russia launched a massive missile strike against Ukraine, using over 70 missiles and 280 drones. The attack resulted in civilian casualties, including the deaths of parents and three children in the Dnipro region, and injured dozens of people in Lviv. The strike also violated NATO airspace, with a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile crossing into Poland. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for increased air defense capabilities and international support.
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  17. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaWeather

    Revamped Huanggang Port Needs Stress Tests Before Opening

    The revamped Huanggang Port, a key border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, has been commissioned, but lawmakers and former security ministers urge stress tests and drills before its opening. The new port aims to significantly reduce clearance time, from around 30 minutes to approximately five minutes, with a capacity of 200,000 passenger trips per day. The agreement to commission the new port was signed by Hong Kong's security chief Chris Tang and Shenzhen's Vice Mayor Luo Huanghao.
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  19. SocietyTradeCommoditiesEquities

    Apple Stock Plummets on Weak Forecast Amid Component Shortages

    Apple shares dropped significantly, losing nearly $500 billion in value, after a weak forecast indicated component shortages. The iPhone maker is struggling to secure enough components due to the AI-driven data center boom straining global supply chains. This situation threatens to impact both the personal computer and smartphone markets this year. Apple's services business also showed weakness, raising concerns about future revenue streams. Analysts are questioning Apple's supply chain leverage and the AI impact on its products.
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    August 2026 Payment Schedule for Public Sector Workers and Pensions

    The National Bank has released the payment schedule for August 2026 for public sector workers and pensioners. Public servants from various ministries and regional governments will receive their salaries on August 20 and 21, while pensioners will receive their deposits in a staggered manner from August 10 to 13 based on their surnames. The bank's usual opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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