Your window to world news: Xi Jinping’s Egypt visit and Germany’s Russia sanctions to the Charlie Kirk case heading to trial, Putin’s Ukraine battlefield claims, a proposed US passport rule, Tiger Woods’ DUI plea change and the FBI’s Hamas crypto seizure — here’s your roundup for the day
Xi Jinping arrives in Egypt: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt for his first state visit there in a decade, as Beijing seeks to deepen economic and strategic ties with Cairo amid shifting Middle East alliances. The visit also marks 70 years of China-Egypt diplomatic relations.
Germany blames Russia: Germany accused Russia of a drone attack involving explosives at Leipzig airport on August 4 and announced sanctions, including closing a Russian consulate and tightening entry rules, reported AFP. The EU, Nato, Britain, France and Poland backed Berlin, while Moscow rejected the allegations.
Charlie Kirk case heads to trial: A Utah judge ruled that Tyler Robinson, 23, will stand trial for aggravated murder in the 2025 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, as per CNN. The charge could carry the death penalty, life without parole, or 25 years to life.
Putin claims battlefield gains: Putin said Russia is advancing in Ukraine, claiming 270 sq km seized in Donetsk in August, while calling Kyiv’s leadership “terrorists”. He ruled out negotiations with them but said Moscow remains open to talks aimed at ending the war.
US may check parents’ status: The US State Department has proposed requiring parents to prove their citizenship or immigration status when applying for passports for children, as per an exclusive Reuters report. The move is part of Trump’s latest effort to restrict birthright citizenship and could affect how children born in the US qualify for citizenship.
Tiger Woods to change plea: Tiger Woods is set to change his not-guilty plea in his Florida DUI case linked to a March rollover crash, reported ESPN. The move comes after prosecutors gained access to his medical and prescription records. A plea hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
FBI seizes Hamas crypto: The FBI seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency allegedly intended for Hamas and took control of websites and communication platforms used for fundraising and recruitment, reported the Associated Press. Investigators also obtained information on thousands of people who sought to donate to the group.
The big number: The UK pledged an additional £50 million to help contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where more than 6,000 cases have been reported, reported Reuters. The funding will support efforts to control the country’s worst-ever Ebola epidemic.
Quote of the day: “If Iran retaliates for this very justified attack, they will be hit again at a much harder and higher level.”
– US President Donald Trump said the US was carrying out “large and powerful” strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, saying they were retaliation for Iran’s alleged attempt to lay sea mines in the waterway and its missile attack on a US base in Jordan.
This day in history: On this day in 1969, Chemical Bank installed the first automated teller machine in the United States at a branch in Rockville Centre, New York.
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