Fast and Factual LIVE: NATO Calls on China to Cease Support From Russia’s War Against Ukraine

Fast and Factual LIVE: NATO Calls on China to Cease Support From Russia’s War Against Ukraine

Welcome to "Fast and Factual" on First Post, where we bring you the top 50 headlines from around the world. I’m Allison Lrange, reporting live from Durban, South Africa. Let’s dive in.

Top Stories

1. Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: The Israeli military has ordered Palestinians to move to the South and Central Gaza Strip, dropping leaflets marking routes to shelters like S Alala and Al Zadi. The military claims they destroyed eight Hamas tunnels and killed dozens of operatives in a recent two-week operation in Gaza's Shaya District.

2. US Presidential Race: Actor and Democrat George Clooney has called on Joe Biden to end his re-election bid, citing concerns over Biden’s age and fitness for office, especially following his debate with Donald Trump in June.

3. UK-US Relations: Britain's Prime Minister Kama highlighted the special relationship between the UK and US in his first meeting with US President Joe Biden. This took place on the sidelines of NATO’s 70th anniversary summit in Washington.

4. NATO and China: NATO has labeled China as a decisive enabler of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated that China provides dual-use equipment to Russia, allowing the construction of missiles, bombs, and aircraft used against Ukraine.

5. Taiwan and China: Taiwan's defense ministry detected 66 Chinese military aircraft around the island in the past 24 hours, including nuclear-capable H6 bombers and J16 fighter jets. Japan also reported seeing the Chinese aircraft carrier, Shanong, near its southwestern Aawa Prefecture.

6. Food Contamination Scandal in China: A major state-owned company and a private firm are under investigation for allegedly using the same tankers for fuel and cooking oil, raising contamination fears.

7. South Korea and Japan: South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol met Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to discuss security concerns over growing ties between Russia and North Korea.

8. BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers Meet: India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, is hosting counterparts from seven South and Southeast Asian countries for the second BIMSTEC meet in New Delhi.

9. India’s Budget Meet: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with top economists and industry experts ahead of the 2024 budget.

10. Myanmar Conflict: An alliance of ethnic armed groups captured the strategic town of Nong Cho, marking a significant setback for Myanmar’s ruling military junta.

11. Syria-Saudi Flights: Syria resumed flights to Saudi Arabia after a 12-year hiatus, marking a significant step following years of civil unrest.

Climate News

• Tibet faced severe weather conditions with over 130 people trapped due to landslides and floods.
• The US state of New Mexico experienced monsoon-triggered flash floods.
• Chile experienced record low temperatures in a cold wave affecting the homeless and outdoor workers.
• Animals in the Czech Republic’s capital Prague are struggling amid sweltering heat, with zookeepers providing ice for relief.
• Las Vegas, Nevada, recorded a temperature of 46°C amid an extreme heat wave.
• The US Health authorities issued warnings for high bacteria levels at 14 LA County beaches.

Business and Tech News

• Stock Market: NASDAQ and the S&P 500 closed at record highs, fueled by comments from the US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
• Lawsuits: The US Federal Trade Commission may sue major healthcare giants including UnitedHealth Group and CVS over illegal profit maximization.
• Pharmaceutical Deals: Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk signed a deal with Indonesia’s Biofarma for local packaging of diabetes drugs.
• Job Cuts: CNN plans to cut 100 jobs, about 3% of its workforce.
• Tesla Price Hike: Tesla raised the price of its Model 3 cars in some European countries due to new tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
• Neuralink: Elon Musk’s Neuralink is set to conduct human testing on a second patient.
• Samsung Smartphones: Samsung unveiled its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
• Acquisitions: AMD plans to acquire Finnish AI startup Silo AI for $ 665 million.

Sports News

• Cricket: India defeated Zimbabwe in the third T20 International match, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.
• Football: England reached the final of UEFA Euro 2024, beating the Netherlands by 2-1.
• Wimbledon: Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti advanced to the Wimbledon semifinal and will face Novak Djokovic.

Entertainment News

• Taylor Swift: Swift took measures to help fans amid the ongoing heatwave during her tour in Switzerland.
• Katy Perry: Perry announced the release of her sixth studio album, "143," set for September 20.
• BTS’ Jin: BTS member Jin shared insights into his time in mandatory military service, mentioning he spent most of his enlistment money on food.
• Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke: Clarke will star in a new crime drama series adapted from the graphic novel "A Criminal".
• Kevin Costner’s "Horizon": The second chapter of Costner's western film "Horizon" has been postponed indefinitely.
• Watchmen Animated Film: The trailer for "Watchmen Chapter 1" has been released, adapted from the iconic comic book.

Keyword

• Israel, Palestine, Joe Biden, George Clooney, UK-US Relations, NATO, China, Taiwan, Defense, South Korea, Japan, BIMSTEC, India, Myanmar, Syria, Climate, NASDAQ, S&P 500, Healthcare, Novo Nordisk, CNN, Tesla, Neuralink, Samsung, AMD, NBA, Cricket, Football, Wimbledon, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, BTS Jin, Emilia Clarke, Kevin Costner, Watchmen

FAQ

Q1: What did Israel’s military do recently in Gaza? A: The Israeli military ordered Palestinians to move to the South and Central Gaza Strip, dropped leaflets marking routes to shelters, and claimed to have destroyed eight Hamas tunnels.

Q2: What has NATO said about China’s role in Russia’s war against Ukraine? A: NATO labeled China as a decisive enabler of Russia’s war, stating that China provides dual-use equipment that allows Russia to build missiles, bombs, and aircraft.

Q3: Why did George Clooney call on Joe Biden to end his re-election bid? A: Clooney expressed concerns over Joe Biden’s age and fitness for office, especially after Biden’s debate with Donald Trump.

Q4: What is the new deal between Novo Nordisk and Indonesia’s Biofarma? A: Novo Nordisk signed a deal with Biofarma to package Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drugs locally in Indonesia.

Q5: What are the new foldable smartphones Samsung has launched? A: Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, featuring new artificial intelligence functions and real-time language translations.