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September 1, 2026
The articles were simplified into B1-level English from current reporting. News can change quickly, so figures and details should be checked again before later republication.1. Nepal-China floods: Associated Press and Reuters reporting, September 1,…
Large forest and peatland fires in Indonesia are sending thick smoke across borders, pushing air quality to dangerous levels in parts of…
John Ternus becomes Apple CEO on September 1, 2026, while Tim Cook moves into the role of executive chairman after leading the…
The White House released new details about a large agreement that gives the United States an important financial and strategic role in…
Russia's finance minister attended a G20 finance meeting in the United States in person, the first such appearance since Russia's full-scale invasion…
Israeli forces demolished Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank as European Union ministers considered possible action on goods from Israeli settlements.…
China warned of consequences after Taiwan's foreign minister joined events at the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Palau. China has warned…
Brent crude moved above $91 a barrel as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran increased fears about oil supplies from…