🔴 New Trend – International news and trends of the day, Monday, September 2, 2024
World News
1. **Tension in Gaza and Israel**: Israel has denied reaching a truce to supply polio vaccines to Gaza, raising questions about the humanitarian situation in the region.
2. **Statements by Khaled Meshal**: Khaled Meshal called for a return to “suicide operations,” which increase political tensions in the region.
3. **The loss of two young Jordanians in Syria**: The Jordanian government intervenes after the loss of two young men in Syria.
4. **Zelensky's request to the West**: Ukrainian President Zelensky demands lifting of restrictions on long-range strikes against Russia.
5. **Death penalty in Yemen**: A prisoner has been sentenced to death after being convicted of raping a child in a prison in the city of Al-Bayda, central Yemen.
6. **Calls for an end to Houthi attacks**: The International Navy renews its call for an end to Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea.
7. **Ukrainian Incursion Speculation**: CIA reveals expectations regarding Ukrainian incursion into Russia's Kursk region.
8. **No oil leak in the Red Sea**: Europe has confirmed that there is no oil leak from the oil tanker “Sounion” in the Red Sea.
9. **Gulf stock markets fell**: Most of the Gulf stock markets saw a decline due to tensions in the Middle East.
10. **Oil prices rise**: Oil prices rose 3% on fears of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
11. **Ethiopian warning to Egypt**: Ethiopia responds to Egypt's shipment of military equipment to Somalia, saying it will not stand idly by.
12. **Tension between Trump and Facebook**: Former US President Donald Trump threatens Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg with imprisonment.
13. **A strong attack on Ukraine**: The strong attack on Ukraine continued, amid repeated warnings to the population.
14. **Resumption of Turkish-Russian patrols in Syria**: Resumption of joint patrols between Turkey and Russia after a break of several months.
15. **UAE Foreign Trade Increased**: The UAE foreign trade volume will reach 1.4 trillion dirhams in the first half of 2024.
16. **Iranian Hacking Attempts**: New details emerge about Iranian hacking attempts during the US presidential election campaigns.
17. **Rise in meat prices in Egypt**: Meat prices in Egypt have seen a notable increase in the context of rising international prices.
18. **New Investigations into Trump Assassination Attempt**: The FBI has revealed new details and photos from the Trump assassination attempt.
19. **Political Challenges in Iraq**: The Iraqi government is under political pressure due to escalating popular protests.
20. **Negotiations on the Renaissance Dam**: Negotiations between Egypt and Ethiopia regarding the Renaissance Dam continue without tangible progress.
21. **Lebanon explosion investigation**: Lebanese authorities are investigating the cause of a massive explosion at a fuel warehouse.
22. **Joint Military Exercises**: Joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea begin on the Korean Peninsula.
23. **Turkish Lira Declines**: The Turkish Lira continues to decline against the US dollar in the foreign exchange markets.
24. **OPEC+ Meeting**: A meeting of OPEC+ countries to discuss oil production policies and prices.
25. **Financial Market Stability**: Gulf financial markets are stabilizing after a slight decline due to concerns over US monetary policies.
26. **Rise in coronavirus cases**: An increase in coronavirus cases in a number of European countries.
27. **A new corruption case in Brazil**: A new corruption scandal has been revealed in Brazil involving government officials.
28. **Yemen Peace Talks**: Efforts are underway to reach a political settlement in Yemen between the government and the Houthis.
29. **Sudan protests**: Popular protests in Sudan demanding political and economic reforms.
30. **Declare a state of emergency in Haiti**: A state of emergency has been declared in Haiti following an escalation of gang violence in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
Popular trends today
1. **FinTech in Africa**: There is a growing focus on cooperation in the areas of cross-border payments and remittances in Africa. This collaboration aims to promote innovation and integration within the fintech sector on the continent, with events discussing challenges and opportunities in this area.
2. **Global Consumer Trends**: With the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic volatility, and political instability, consumer behavior is undergoing significant changes. Some notable trends include an increased focus on human relationships in a technology-driven era, a new assessment of values and priorities in life, and a growing awareness of the importance of adapting to climate change.
3. **China-Africa Summit**: African leaders are in Beijing to secure major loans and investments for major infrastructure projects. The move comes at a time when major world powers are seeking to compete for resources and influence on the continent.
Prepared by: Yasser Kamal
