North America
Economic situation is very favourable for US rate cuts
US nonfarm payroll gains fell markedly in July and wage growth continued to slow
United StatesDemocrats officially nominate Harris for president
In an unusual virtual rollcall, Kamala Harris was officially nominated as her party's presidential candidate on August 2
United StatesNext generation US fighter jet project is in question
On July 30, the Air Force secretary said there would be a "pause" of several months in the new fighter aircraft project
United StatesCocaine seizures will not dent buoyant global market
Cocaine is a growing health and security challenge across Europe
InternationalRussia prisoner exchange may create trust for talks
Russia and the West yesterday conducted their largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War, involving 24 individuals
RussiaUS move will complicate Venezuela diplomatic efforts
Washington has recognised Edmundo Gonzalez as winner of the presidential election as others seek to steer a transition
VenezuelaCanada-China ship encounter underscores sensitivities
Ottawa has confirmed that a Canadian warship shadowed a Chinese research ship through the Bering Strait last month
CanadaLong-term higher food prices will drive inequalities
World food prices continued to ease in July, led by cereal, although remain far above 2013-18 levels
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