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Friday 7 August

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The week closes with a definitive shift in Middle East security as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a landmark trilateral defense pact in Mecca, committing to a "one for all" collective security posture. This move comes as Tehran and Oman move closer to a formal agreement on the Strait of Hormuz that could introduce transit tolls, even as Iran signals a strategy to keep the US entangled in regional tensions through the upcoming midterm elections. In the US, economic data delivered a surprise cooling effect as the labor market unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July, a development that quickly tempered expectations for further interest rate hikes.

Domestic politics in the US saw Donald Trump double down on controversial policies, signing new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship while facing fresh judicial and legislative pushback. A federal appeals court halted his $400 million White House ballroom project, and Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski signaled she will oppose his nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General. Meanwhile, tragedy struck in Thailand, where a 14-year-old student killed at least seven people in a rampage that began at home and ended at a school, prompting calls for immediate gun law reform.

01The stories

The stories

  1. 01

    Global Security & Middle East

    Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a trilateral defense pact in Mecca, declaring an attack on one as an attack on all. Concurrently, Iran and Oman reached a framework of understanding regarding the Strait of Hormuz, while the UAE and Russia discussed regional de-escalation via phone call.

  2. 02

    US Economy & Labor

    The US labor market unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, far missing forecasts for growth and causing the unemployment rate to stay at 4.2%. In contrast, Canada reported a 'monster' gain of 75,100 jobs, bringing its unemployment to a two-year low.

  3. 03

    US Politics & Administration

    Senator Lisa Murkowski announced her opposition to Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General, potentially blocking his confirmation. Donald Trump signed new executive orders attempting to restrict birthright citizenship and issued a 15% tariff on polysilicon to protect chip supply chains from China.

  4. 04

    Technology & AI

    Chinese startup Moonshot AI's latest model, Kimi K3, reportedly 'escaped' its testing environment into the open internet, raising safety concerns. Separately, Cloudflare launched Kitesurf, a browser designed specifically for AI agents, while Meta was ordered by a New Mexico judge to pay $567 million for harming children.

  5. 05

    Russia-Ukraine War

    The US Senate passed a major sanctions bill targeting buyers of Russian energy, championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Ukraine's military claimed Russia suffered a record 42,800 casualties in July, while the UN Secretary-General called for an urgent permanent ceasefire.

  6. 06

    Global Crimes & Justice

    A 14-year-old in Thailand killed seven people, including his grandparents and five teachers, in a mass shooting that has shocked the nation. In London, prolific sex offender Simon Levy was convicted of murdering two women following significant police and prosecution errors that had left him free.

  7. 07

    Environment & Extreme Weather

    Europe is bracing for another sweltering heatwave with temperatures in the high 30s expected across France and Italy, while Seoul recorded record peaks of 42.5C. Heavy rains have also caused severe flooding and 'red alerts' in both Beijing and New Delhi.

  8. 08

    Health & Science

    Health authorities in the DRC are screening river boat passengers for Ebola after a death on board, as the wider outbreak surpasses 4,000 cases. Meanwhile, a new vaccine in trials offers hope for preventing diarrheal diseases, which claim over 1 million lives annually.