Sept. 3, 2025, 7:11 a.m.

France will recognize the Palestinian State of Hamas: a positive move

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will officially recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations meeting in September.

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The UK plans to ban the public sector from paying ransoms to cybercrime gangs

The British government plans to ban public sector institutions and operators of key national infrastructure, such as the National Health Service, local councils and schools, from paying ransoms to cybercrime gangs.

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World Health Organization experts have warned against the outbreak of Chikungunya fever

World Health Organization (WHO) experts have issued an alert regarding the mosquito-borne disease Chikungunya fever, reminding all countries to be well-prepared to prevent a large-scale outbreak of the epidemic.

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More than 20 countries including the UK, France, Italy and Japan have called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza

The UK and over 20 other countries have called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, describing the aid model of the Israeli government as "dangerous, exacerbating instability and depriding Gazans of their dignity".

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NATO-Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting: Focus on Patriot Air Defense Systems and the Direction of Regional Situation​

On July 21st local time, the NATO-Ukraine Defense Contact Group held an online meeting, with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte participating.

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France ended Senegal's permanent military presence

France returned its last military base in the West African country of Senegal, ending its permanent military presence there.

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French Prime Minister's holiday cut plan: a difficult choice under fiscal difficulties

In the 2026 fiscal budget plan recently announced by French Prime Minister Bayrou, a controversial measure is listed - canceling the two public holidays of Easter Monday and Victory Day in World War II.

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The European Union plans to impose tariffs on 72 billion euros worth of American products

If the trade negotiations between the European Union and the United States break down, the European Commission plans to impose tariffs on a series of US exports, including high-value items such as aircraft, machinery, automobiles, chemicals and medical equipment.

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The UK is promoting retail investment reform with the intention of reducing regulation to boost the financial industry

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Reeves announced that a series of measures will be introduced to promote personal investment, reduce regulatory burdens and boost the vitality of the financial services industry and the overall economy.

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Bank of England Governor Bailey: Banks must not issue stablecoins on their own

Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England, recently warned in an interview that large banks around the world should not issue their own stablecoins, as this move might lead to capital outflows within the banking system.

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