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Aug 26, 2025
An Israeli airstrike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital has resulted in at least 20 deaths, including five journalists from Reuters, Al Jazeera, and other agencies. The attack has drawn widespread condemnation from international organizations and governments. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed deep regret over the deaths and announced an investigation by the Israeli military. The U.S. President also condemned the attack, emphasising the need for accountability.

Aug 26, 2025
Several international postal services, including Belgium’s bpost, have suspended deliveries to the United States. This action follows President Trump’s removal of a rule exempting parcels worth less than $800 from tariffs, leading to logistical challenges and uncertainty in global shipping. Postal authorities have stated that services will remain suspended until the U.S. government provides clear details on the new import rules and they can adapt their systems accordingly.

Aug 26, 2025
President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to countries imposing digital services taxes (DSTs) targeting U.S. tech giants like Google, Meta, Amazon, and Apple. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump declared that nations maintaining such taxes are “on notice,” threatening substantial tariffs and potential export restrictions on U.S. technology if these measures are not revoked. He criticized these taxes as discriminatory, particularly highlighting that they often exempt major Chinese tech companies. This move escalates tensions with the UK, France, Italy, and Spain, all of which have en…