France, US Clash Over 'Antisemitism;' Japan-China Diplomatic Tensions Flare; Argentina Investigates Milei

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France has summoned the American ambassador to Paris after the diplomat, Charles Kushner, wrote a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron alleging the country did not do enough to combat antisemitism - marking an unusual diplomatic rebuke between the allies. Meanwhile, Nigeria announced its air force rescued 76 kidnap victims in the country's troubled northwest region, highlighting ongoing security operations against criminal groups. In Gaza, Israeli military officials indicated that completely razing Gaza City could require over a year to complete, underscoring the scale of destruction from the ongoing conflict. Japan has reportedly requested that countries skip China's September commemorative events marking the end of World War II, reflecting persistent regional tensions. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned that Europe's economy cannot achieve growth without increased migration, as the continent grapples with demographic and labor challenges. Finally, Argentina has opened an investigation into alleged kickback schemes involving President Javier Milei's inner circle, adding to political pressures facing the libertarian leader's administration.

Top Stories

• France summons US ambassador over 'unacceptable' letter about antisemitism - ABC

• Nigeria says air force has rescued 76 kidnap victims in the north-west - Africa News

• Israeli army says razing Gaza City could take over a year - MEE

• Japan asked countries to skip China's WWII commemorative events in Sept. - Kyodo News

• Europe’s economy can’t grow without migrants, Lagarde warns - Politico

• Argentina investigates alleged kickback scheme entangling President Milei's inner circle - ABC

United States

• France summons US ambassador over 'unacceptable' letter about antisemitism - ABC

• Trump's redistricting push could bring decades of Republican rule to the US House - Reuters

• As Trump administration unleashes federal show of force in DC, other US cities on president’s radar push back - CNN

• Global mail carriers suspend U.S. deliveries amid confusion over new duties - NBC

• South Korea promises Trump to ‘Make American Shipbuilding Great Again’ - WaPo

Africa

• The key to Africa’s economic integration - Arab News

• Nigeria says air force has rescued 76 kidnap victims in the north-west - Africa News

• Nigeria extradites wanted Chinese gang leader in joint Interpol operation - Reuters

• Libya's state oil company to host joint US energy forum aimed at increasing investment - TRT

• US government wants to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda - BBC

Middle East

• Middle East updates: Israel targets Houthis in Yemen strikes - DW

• Israel pounds Gaza City in preparation for offensive - BBC

• Iran forces kill six militants, IRNA reports, Israel link seen - Reuters

• Famine confirmed in northern Gaza, says U.N.-backed panel - NPR

• Israeli army says razing Gaza City could take over a year - MEE

Indo-Pacific

• South Korea promises Trump to ‘Make American Shipbuilding Great Again’ - WaPo

• The Red Arsenal: inside China’s cutting-edge weapon systems - SCMP

• Hong Kong leader ‘deeply disappointed’ with water contract scandal, vows to tackle shortcomings - HKFP

• Japan asked countries to skip China's WWII commemorative events in Sept. - Kyodo News

• Migrants raise concerns over Australia's English tests for visa applicants - ABC

Europe

• France summons US ambassador over 'unacceptable' letter about antisemitism - ABC

• European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over tariffs - AP

• Europe’s economy can’t grow without migrants, Lagarde warns - Politico

• Essay | Europe Is Losing - WSJ

• Limited options may force Europe to pay US for security in Ukraine - Defense News

Latin America

• US tariffs behind surge in global arabica prices, Brazil exporters group says - Reuters

• Brazil’s Congress Explores A Bitcoin Strategic Reserve - Forbes

• Argentina investigates alleged kickback scheme entangling President Milei's inner circle - ABC

• Large Earthquake Strikes Drake Passage Near Argentina and Chile - NYT

• Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. to stand trial in Mexico over alleged cartel ties - NBC

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