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According to the Financial Times, major tech companies have gained $160 billion in profits due to their stakes in other artificial intelligence companies.

On August 31, local time, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated on August 30 that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would only be possible when an existing agreement needs to be finalized. He emphasized that the agreement on the Ukraine issue is not a "primitive deal," but a complex process involving many details. Peskov also stated that Russia is open to negotiations, but currently lacks the necessary preconditions.

On August 31, Al Jazeera, citing the Yemeni Armed Forces Media Center, reported that the Yemeni government navy intercepted a shipment of military parts and equipment in the Red Sea, which were "provided by Iran to its ally, the Houthi rebels." The shipment was intercepted on August 24. Subsequent video footage showed that the cargo included parts for manufacturing and developing drones. Meanwhile, the Yemeni government forces stated that they conducted a preemptive strike in the Red Sea, destroying an unmanned surface vessel operated by the Houthis. The Yemeni Armed Forces Media Center released a video claiming that the footage showed the unmanned surface vessel being destroyed "before it could be used to attack ships."

On August 31, the Libyan Foreign Ministry announced that Acting Foreign Minister Tahir Baor met with Syrian Transitional Government Foreign Minister Shibani in Tripoli on August 30, exchanging views on strengthening bilateral coordination and consultations. On the same day, the Syrian Embassy in Tripoli resumed operations. The Libyan Foreign Ministry stated that the reopening of the Syrian Embassy in Tripoli after a 14-year closure will enhance diplomatic communication and facilitate consular services. The statement added that the talks also covered the initiation of the "Libya-Syria Joint High Committee" process, which will facilitate broader cooperation between the two sides in areas such as the economy. Shibani's visit marks the first visit by a senior Syrian official to Libya in 14 years, as the two countries strive to restore diplomatic relations and expand cooperation in the political, economic, and security fields.

US President Trump: All Canadian companies doing business with the US, move to the US immediately. Many of these companies moved out of Canada years ago due to the foolish policies of the US leadership. Once you move back, all tariffs will be waived!

On August 31, US President Trump stated on social media: "When I announced my candidacy for the 2024 presidential election, Ford was initially preparing to close its large Detroit plant. Later, because of my leading poll numbers, they decided to keep the plant running for a while longer to see how things developed. Today, that plant is operating 24/7 and is one of the most profitable auto plants in the world! Ford, GM, and many other companies are similar examples. I have revitalized the American auto industry, and in fact, saved it. This is all thanks to the measures I took on tariffs. Canada is one of the biggest opportunists. I don't want Canadian cars, I don't want Canadian parts, I don't want anything Canadian. They have been taking advantage of us for decades, and that will end. This should have happened long ago under other presidents, just like containing Iran should have happened long ago. They want to be treated like a state, but they are not a state. I have dealt with the leadership of many countries, but I have found Canada to be the worst. They will no longer be treated like that!"

US President Trump: Canada wants to be treated as a state, but they aren't. I've dealt with leaders of many countries, but I think Canada is the worst. They no longer deserve special privileges.

US President Trump: Canada has been exploiting us for decades, and this must stop. Other presidents should have done so long ago, just as they should have stopped Iran.

US President Trump: Canada is one of the countries that abuses tariffs the most. I don't want Canadian cars, I don't want Canadian parts, I don't want any Canadian products.

According to the Financial Times, Ukraine's former defense minister is seeking Western capital to establish and manage weapons development companies, which he says will help Kyiv defend against Moscow.

On August 31, the UK's Office for Maritime Trade Operations issued a notice on the 30th stating that an oil tanker was attacked by an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, 12 nautical miles (approximately 22 kilometers) north of Sabb in the Sea of Oman. The notice stated that there are currently no reports of injuries or environmental impact. The notice advised vessels in the area to exercise caution.

German Chancellor Merz: (Regarding military spending) We must correct the shortcomings of the past 15 years. The German Federal Armed Forces are far from being as strong as they should be.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center: There is a 50% chance that the storm near the North American Gulf Coast will develop into a cyclone within the next 48 hours.

German Chancellor Merz: The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz means that energy market prices will drop immediately, including those in Germany.

German Chancellor Merz: Germany cannot offset a $100 per barrel oil price through subsidies. But what we can do, for example, is to work with our European partners to do everything possible to help end the war with Iran and ensure the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.

German Chancellor Merz: In Germany, we shut down nuclear power plants before alternative energy sources were built, and now we have to make up for this loss with great difficulty.

German Chancellor Merz: Closing German nuclear power plants is not my responsibility. I will not do that.

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The Istanbul meeting was the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Council established under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Foreign Minister and Defense Minister Asif and Army Chief of Staff Asim Munir will represent Pakistan at the Mecca Council meeting.

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The foreign ministers, defense ministers, and military leaders of Türkiye and Saudi Arabia will attend the Mecca Council meeting.