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NEWS UPDATE

August 28, 2026

02:50 PM EU Industrial Policy Sparks Friction With Switzerland and Norway

The EU is leaning harder into “Made in Europe” rules, subsidies, and protectionist measures aimed at China and the United States - but increasingly catching close partners like Switzerland and Norway in the process. Both countries warn that despite decades of integration into European supply chains, they are being treated more and more like ordinary third countries and left out of new industrial and trade rules. In Bern and Oslo, that is fueling a growing debate over whether their current access to the EU single market will still be enough in the long run.

01:45 PM More Than 90,000 People Affected by Himalayan Landslide

At least 93,000 people have been directly affected by the massive landslide in the Himalayas and are in urgent need of aid, according to the Red Cross. The situation remains dangerous because lakes formed by the landslide could trigger further flooding, and relief convoys have already been temporarily blocked. Six health facilities were also damaged, and eight healthcare workers are still missing.

11:05 AM U.S. Seeks Long-Term Access to Venezuela’s Oil Reserves

The Trump administration is negotiating with Caracas for long-term access to as many as 17 Venezuelan oil fields that would be developed by U.S. companies. The oil produced there would be earmarked primarily for the United States. One option reportedly being discussed is a leasing model that would allow individual fields to be awarded to U.S. producers. According to Reuters, the talks are taking place at the highest levels and could lead to an agreement soon. The proposed arrangement, however, could run into problems with Venezuela’s constitution and existing oil laws.

09:05 AM China Bets on Cheap 3D-Printed Drone Interceptors

Chinese manufacturers are pushing low-cost, partly 3D-printed interceptor drones onto the global market. Instead of jamming enemy drones, these systems are designed to slam directly into them at high speed. Some can fly well over 300 kilometers per hour, cost roughly $1,500 to $2,900, and, according to individual manufacturers, are already being sold in large numbers to countries including Russia and several in the Middle East. The boom is being driven by the wars in Ukraine and Iran, while China is now expanding its already dominant position in drones and drone components into counter-drone technology.

05:10 AM U.S. Steps Up Pressure on Iran’s Trading Partners

The Trump administration is threatening countries with sanctions if they refuse to cut economic ties with Iran. China is especially important as the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, while the United Arab Emirates has already suspended trade relations. That is making it increasingly difficult for Tehran to keep alternative trade and payment channels open.

02:05 AM Republicans cautiously distance themselves from Trump ahead of the midterm elections

Several Republican candidates have removed references to Trump from their websites or significantly toned them down after winning their primaries. With the president’s weak poll numbers, they are trying to reach voters beyond the MAGA base without turning Trump’s supporters against them.

01:15 AM White House construction contributed to dangerous close call between Marine One and passenger jet

Bauarbeiten am Weißen Haus störten offenbar die Funkverbindung von Marine One zum Tower, sodass Fluglotsen die Startwarnung des Präsidentenhubschraubers nicht hörten. Dadurch erhielt ein Passagierjet gleichzeitig die Startfreigabe und kam Marine One zeitweise deutlich zu nahe.

August 27, 2026

11:50 PM New documents contradict Kennedy’s statement about Samoa trip

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had told the U.S. Congress that his 2019 trip to Samoa had “nothing to do with vaccines.” Newly released documents, however, show that he had previously written to the country’s then-prime minister saying his team wanted to investigate what had happened with the MMR vaccine in the country. The documents therefore raise new questions about how truthfully Kennedy testified before Congress.

08:45 PM Patriot Stocks in Europe Reportedly “Beyond Critical”

U.S. forces in Europe are reportedly running extremely low on advanced Patriot interceptor missiles, largely because many systems and missiles were moved to the Middle East for the Iran war, according to a U.S. defense official and a NATO official. In the event of a Russian ballistic missile attack, Europe’s ability to defend itself could be severely limited, although the Pentagon and a NATO spokesperson reject claims that there is an acute shortage. Earlier transfers to Ukraine have also drawn down supplies, but officials involved say the Iran war is the main reason for the current situation.

07:00 PM Trump Wants to Rename Lake Ontario “Lake America”

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” a change he says takes effect immediately. The Interior Department was directed to carry out the change, even though the lake borders both New York state and the Canadian province of Ontario. The move comes right in the middle of the escalating dispute with Canada after trade talks between the two countries collapsed last week.

04:00 PM Jes Staley Defends Epstein Ties Before Congress

Former JPMorgan executive and later Barclays CEO Jes Staley told U.S. lawmakers he had not realized Jeffrey Epstein continued abusing minors after serving time in prison. Staley also admitted that in 2008 he personally argued for JPMorgan to keep Epstein’s accounts open even though Epstein had already been convicted of sex offenses involving minors. He also came under pressure during the hearing over memory gaps and conflicting statements about his long-running relationship with Epstein.

01:28 PM Hacker Group Aur0ra Used Cursor AI Assistant in Attacks on at Least Seven Companies

The Russian-speaking hacker group Aur0ra used the AI coding assistant Cursor to speed up attacks on at least seven companies in Europe and the United States. According to cybersecurity firm Gambit Security, the hackers repeatedly got around the AI agent’s safeguards by claiming the attacks were just tests in a simulated environment. Researchers say the case is another sign that AI-assisted hacking is becoming the new normal and can make cyberattacks significantly faster.