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Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India's Tata Motors, announced a redundancy programme that could affect up to 4,000 workers in Britain over the next two years. The cuts are driven by falling sales, especially in the United States, and the impact of new import tariffs.
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The United States said it destroyed three Iranian crude carriers in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran’s Kharg Island in retaliation for ballistic missile strikes on two U.S. Navy vessels. The strikes were presented as a response to Iran’s attacks and as a blow against a network the U.S. says finances regional proxy groups.
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Special envoy Steve Witkoff and former White House adviser Jared Kushner landed in Moscow to meet President Vladimir Putin, ahead of a planned visit to Kyiv. Russia simultaneously announced a limited 72‑hour pause on strikes against Kyiv, raising hopes for a new round of Ukraine peace talks.
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President William Ruto announced the reopening of mining rights at the Magadi soda‑ash deposits and pledged to stop the export of unprocessed minerals. The move follows the termination of Tata Chemicals' contract and aims to boost local value‑addition.
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Khawaja Asif of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) warned that transferring powers to sub‑national units cannot be avoided and accused the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party of a contradictory policy on creating new provinces. The dispute emerges as lawmakers debate constitutional reforms that would require a two‑thirds majority to redraw provincial boundaries.
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Special envoy Steve Witkoff and former senior adviser Jared Kushner landed in Moscow to discuss a new U.S. peace proposal and are set to travel to Kyiv the next day. The diplomatic effort comes as Russian and Ukrainian air attacks intensify and previous talks have stalled since February.
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Vicente Fox, who ended the PRI’s 71‑year grip on the presidency in 2000, announced his formal affiliation with the Institutional Revolutionary Party. The move has ignited debate about shifting allegiances ahead of Mexico’s next electoral cycle.
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President Donald Trump dispatched senior advisers Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Russia and Ukraine this weekend, carrying a fresh plan to end the war. The mission follows stalled negotiations and coincides with a Ukrainian‑requested ceasefire.
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A Quezon City court issued an arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte on three counts of grave threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two relatives. Duterte posted bail and was released on September 5, 2026.
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A powerful explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, has resulted in a significant loss of life and numerous injuries. The incident prompted warnings for the public to avoid the area due to potential further blasts.
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The United Nations General Assembly has voted to adopt a new world map projection, the Equal Earth, which more accurately depicts the true relative sizes of continents, notably Africa. The resolution, sponsored by Togo, received widespread international support, with the United States as the sole dissenting vote.
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U.S. President Donald Trump dispatched former adviser Jared Kushner and real‑estate developer Steve Witkoff to Russia and Ukraine for a weekend mission aimed at reviving stalled peace talks. The duo will present a new diplomatic initiative that the White House says is intended to end the war.