Trump is losing his war of independence on rare earths
Inefficiency, untrustworthiness and cronyism are weakening the administration’s plans to stand up to China
Finance
ft.com
20.08.2026
Trippier suffers knee injury on Wolves league debut
Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm right-back Kieran Trippier suffered a knee ligament injury during his league debut for the club against Blackburn.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
First Thing: Israel admits its soldiers opened fire at car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab
Israeli military orders criminal investigation into deaths of Hind and six family members. Plus, FCC chair Brendan Carr’s close coordination with White House revealedGood morning.The Israeli military
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
China’s Pingyao Film Festival Sets 10th Edition Dates – Global Bulletin
PINGYAO PREMIERE The Pingyao International Film Festival will mark its 10th edition with a run set for Sept. 24–30, at the Pingyao Festival Palace in Shanxi Province. Founded in 2017 by director Jia Z
Culture
variety.com
20.08.2026
ICC separates Taliban probe from US case as Afghan women's fate stays uncertain
ICC judges reportedly ordered prosecutors to open a standalone investigation into Taliban persecution of women, separating it from the probe that also covered alleged US crimes in Afghanistan. Afghan
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
20.08.2026
Trump deployed thousands of National Guard in DC - but they aren’t stopping any crime
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
However you measure it, China’s job market is weak
Some workers are going back to the farm
Finance
economist.com
20.08.2026
Azerbaijan, China expand energy cooperation through new training program
A special training and technical visit program has been organized by China’s Datang Corporation for energy sector specialists from Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
Israeli military investigates 2 deadly incidents from the Gaza war
The Israeli military has ordered rare criminal investigations into two deadly incidents during the Gaza war, including the killing of a 5-year-old girl, her family and the medics sent to rescue her.
World
npr.org
20.08.2026
Uzbekistan’s Fergana, China’s Guohong eye new logistics center
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026
U.S. wants allies, including Japan, to end support for International Criminal Court
The statement by a U.S. State Department spokesperson follows U.S. sanctions announced Tuesday against ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Chinese court sentences founder of property developer Evergrande to life in prison
Chinese property developer Hui Ka Yan has been sentenced to life in prison. The decision marks a milestone in Evergrande's saga after it collapsed with more than $300 billion in liabilities.
World
npr.org
20.08.2026
Kyrgyz travellers gain visa-free access to China
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026
Kazakhstan turns to China’s AI to predict infrastructure conditions
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026
Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court told
Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.
World
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan sentenced to life in prison
A Chinese court ordered the former billionaire's assets to be confiscated and fined Evergrande-related companies billions of dollars.
Finance
dw.com
20.08.2026
China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroad
At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.
World
euronews.com
20.08.2026
What property giant Evergrande's sentence means for China's economy
For property giant Evergrande, the face of China's real estate woes, an excruciating saga that has dragged on for years culminated on Thursday with court rulings ordering fines and jail terms.
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Travelodge boss steps down after security issues in rooms
The BBC revealed in March how a woman staying at a Maidenhead hotel was sexually assaulted after a man lied to get a key card to her room.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
St Mirren agree loan deal for Ramsay - gossip
St Mirren agree deal for Liverpool right-back as Scotland forward set for big money move.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026