Headlines Summary Aug 15, 2024

Geopolitical Tensions - Russia is pulling some of its forces from Ukraine to respond to a Ukrainian offensive into Russian territory. - The parallel escalations in the Middle East and in the Russian war with Ukraine are creating fresh challenges for the budding partnership between Iran and Russia. - China supports a new 'five-point road map' for peace in Myanmar. - China continues to work with the military junta in Myanmar, but ties are fraying amid ongoing conflict. - An Iranian attack on Israel would carry the risk of a wider war. Economic Developments - The U.K. economy expanded more rapidly than expected in the first half of 2024. - China's latest batch of economic data showed signs of mild improvement in consumption. - Asian currencies consolidated against USD ahead of major U.S. economic data. - The White House hails 'progress' as prices keep rising. - Alibaba delivered weaker-than-expected profit and revenue in the latest quarter. Corporate Leadership And Business Moves - Super previously led Anthropologie before taking the helm at lingerie retailer Savage X Fenty after Rihanna Fenty stepped down in 2023. - Mars's nearly $30 billion deal to buy Pringles maker Kellanova. - Homeland Security Investigations played a key role in the capture of elusive kingpin "El Mayo" Zambada. - Orsted second-quarter net loss unexpectedly widened after it booked hefty impairments on wind and synthetic fuel projects. - The incoming Starbucks CEO made his name on bold marketing moves and operational know-how. Political Shifts And Legal Challenges - New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is set to appoint his former chief of staff to fill the Senate seat of Bob Menendez, who was convicted of corruption charges. - Defense Secretary Austin faces legal objections and political pushback for his order revoking a plea deal for accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. - The Constitutional Court's unseating of Srettha Thavisin has once again plunged Thailand into political uncertainty. - Thousands of residents have been evacuated from Russia's Kursk and Belgorod regions after being caught off guard by Ukraine's incursion. - Two activist groups challenge Cleveland Clinic programs to prevent and treat strokes among minority patients. Social And Cultural Issues - Three years after the Taliban's return to power, Afghanistan seems condemned to a bleak future – but inside the country, girls still dream of better times. - Corrections & Amplifications for the edition of Aug. 15, 2024. - Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele enter the FedEx Cup playoff both having seasons for the ages. - Readers had a lot of thoughts on the DEI vs. MEI debate being raised in some business circles. - The Republican former president asked Americans to consider if they were financially better off when he was in office.

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