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Israeli forces raided an UNRWA training center in occupied East Jerusalem, a move analysts say advances plans to annex the West Bank and undermine Palestinian refugee rights. The raid, led by minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, drew international condemnation and concerns over systematic efforts to strip essential services from millions of Palestinians.
A new opinion poll shows that 51% of Japanese respondents oppose the proposed merger of three opposition parties, with only a small minority in favor. The survey, reported by Kyodo News, underscores public skepticism and could influence leaders' decisions.
Palestinian officials and experts warn that Israel's decision to transfer West Bank law enforcement from military to civilian police is a dangerous step that legitimizes annexation and empowers settler militias. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the move on August 15, drawing immediate condemnation from Palestinian leaders and analysts.
Paramount Skydance is considering selling CNN to help resolve an antitrust lawsuit filed by 12 states, led by California, against its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The company's top lawyer confirmed the option amid political pressure, but critics argue the sale won't address broader concerns about the deal's impact on competition and journalism.
Paramount CEO David Ellison is reportedly ready to move the company out of California if the state doesn't negotiate over its proposed merger with Warner Bros Discovery. The warning comes amid an antitrust lawsuit led by California's attorney general and 11 other states.
The FCC has voted 2-1 to eliminate a long-standing cap on local TV station ownership that limited any company to reaching 39% of US households, opting instead for case-by-case review. Critics, including a Democratic commissioner, warn the move invites media consolidation and reduces public oversight of the airwaves.
Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings and rival Edion Corp. have announced a merger agreement under a new holding company, expected to be established in October 2027. The move aims to bolster competitiveness amid pressure from e-commerce platforms and foreign rivals.
NextEra Energy và Dominion Energy sáp nhập toàn bộ bằng cổ phiếu trị giá 67 tỷ USD, tạo ra công ty điện lực điều tiết lớn nhất thế giới. Thương vụ nhằm đáp ứng nhu cầu năng lượng tăng vọt từ các trung tâm dữ liệu trí tuệ nhân tạo (AI) tại Mỹ, phục vụ khoảng 10 triệu khách hàng ở bốn bang.
