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China and Russia have joined Iran in opposing a European push to reinstate UN sanctions on Tehran. The United Kingdom, France, and Germany invoked the “snapback mechanism” from the 2015 nuclear deal, citing Iran’s breaches of the agreement. In response, the foreign ministers of China, Russia, and Iran condemned the move as “legally and procedurally flawed” and urged a diplomatic solution, Reuters reported.

The 2015 nuclear deal lifted sanctions in exchange for limits on Iran’s nuclear program, but after the US withdrawal in 2018, Iran began exceeding uranium enrichment limits. The agreement is set to expire in October 2025, and the European snapback effort aims to restore sanctions unless blocked by the UN Security Council.

China, Russia, and Iran stress that Europe’s action undermines diplomacy and violate the spirit of the agreement, according to Reuters.

President Donald Trump has defended issuing 600,000 visas to Chinese students, calling a ban “insulting” and saying it benefits smaller US universities. He highlighted his good relationship with China and the economic benefits the students bring, saying the decision is simply “the right thing to do”, BBC reported.

The move drew criticism from some allies, who argued it limits opportunities for American students and raised security concerns. The White House confirmed the visas will be issued over the next two years, in line with previous levels, as trade talks with China continue.

Liverpool have signed Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a British record transfer worth about £130m ($176m). The 25-year-old, who scored 23 Premier League goals last season, is set to join on a six-year contract after completing his medical, Al Jazeera reported.

The deal follows weeks of negotiations, during which Isak pushed for the move by skipping Newcastle training. Newcastle, in turn, moved to replace him by signing German forward Nick Woltemade for a club-record fee of up to £69m ($93m).

More than 250 news outlets in over 70 countries staged a coordinated front-page protest to condemn the killing of journalists in Gaza. The campaign, led by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) media freedom group and global campaign movement Avaaz, warned that continued targeting of reporters risks silencing independent coverage of the war, Al Jazeera reported.

RSF has documented around 220 journalist deaths since October 2023, while Al Jazeera’s count is at least 278, including ten of its own staff. Recent Israeli strikes killed several reporters, among them Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Salama and Anas al-Sharif, Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri, and others working near hospitals.

According to Al Jazeera, media groups are demanding protection for journalists, safe evacuation routes, and access for foreign press. RSF has already filed war-crimes complaints with the International Criminal Court. Gaza’s Health Ministry says more than 63,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have been killed in the conflict.

Palestinian communities in the Israeli-occupied West Bank are enduring worsening water shortages, forced to rely on public taps and costly deliveries as supplies run dry. The UN has documented dozens of attacks on wells and pipelines this year, often linked to extremist settlers, according to Reuters.

Rights groups accuse Israel of restricting water access to pressure Palestinians off their land, while Israeli authorities cite investigations and allegations of water theft. No suspects have been identified.

Since the Hamas-Israel war in 2023, settler violence has escalated, intensifying fears of displacement. For many Palestinians, the loss of water has become both a daily struggle and a stark reminder of deepening insecurity, Reuters reported.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired a missile at the Israeli-owned tanker Scarlet Ray in the Red Sea, days after an Israeli strike killed the group’s prime minister and senior officials, Al Jazeera reported.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations said the missile missed, with the ship’s crew reporting a loud bang and splash nearby. No injuries were reported, and the vessel continued its journey.

The attack follows a string of Houthi strikes on shipping linked to Israel, which they say are in response to the Gaza war. Houthi leader Abdel-Malik al-Houthi condemned Israel’s raid, calling the slain leaders “martyrs of Yemen.”

Tensions remain high as the Houthis also hold UN staff in custody, despite global calls for their release. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned the group will “pay a heavy price” for its actions, according to Al Jazeera.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s plane experienced GPS disruption while approaching Plovdiv Airport in Bulgaria, with Bulgarian authorities suspecting Russian interference, though it is unclear if the aircraft was deliberately targeted. The incident occurred on September 1, 2025, BBC reported.

Pilots navigated using paper maps, and the plane landed safely. Von der Leyen continued her Eastern Europe tour without incident. The European Commission noted repeated GPS jamming in the region, prompting sanctions on some companies linked to such activities.

Von der Leyen, a vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has consistently called for stronger support to Ukraine, according to BBC.

Taiwan has condemned China’s planned military parade in Beijing on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender. Taiwanese officials estimate the event will cost over 36bn Yuan ($5bn), roughly 2 percent of China’s annual defense budget, calling it excessive amid domestic economic challenges, Reuters reported.

The parade also stirs historical disputes. China credits the Communist Party with resisting Japan, while Taiwan emphasizes the Republic of China’s role. Beijing has labeled Taiwan’s denial as “blasphemy,” intensifying tensions.

Set to showcase advanced weaponry under President Xi Jinping, the parade highlights China’s growing military power and underscores ongoing friction with Taipei over history and national identity, according to Reuters.