Global Express | Sep 04, 2026 Iran Fires Missiles and Drones at Kuwait in Retaliation for U.S. Strikes

1. Iran Fires Missiles and Drones at Kuwait in Retaliation for U.S. Strikes

Source: Fox News

Iran fired missiles and drones at Kuwait early Thursday in retaliation for U.S. strikes. President Donald Trump said Wednesday the U.S. is prepared to strike Tehran again "anytime we want," after strikes on "new equipment" Tehran was building along the Strait of Hormuz.

Tehran said its retaliatory attacks targeted U.S. assets in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Iraq. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent welcomed the European Union's decision to join "Operation Economic Outcast," calling it a key step in increasing financial pressure on the Iranian regime.

The State Department also praised Peru's decision to sever diplomatic relations with Iran, saying Tehran has long used its diplomatic presence to advance destabilizing activities.

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2. Iranian Strikes on Jordan Test the U.S. Alliance

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Jordan, a staunch U.S. ally that hosts American forces in the Middle East, has paid a price for its relationship with Washington, as its military bases have become a target of repeated Iranian strikes.

Hundreds of drone and missile attacks have added to other strains on Jordan, including a slumping economy and volatility in the neighboring West Bank. Despite the risk of more strikes, Jordanian leaders say they remain committed to maintaining the relationship.

Analysts say the alliance offers Jordan a way to guard against Iran's attempts to destabilize its neighbors. King Abdullah II warned last year that destabilization could trigger chaos far beyond the region.

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3. Milei Escalates Falklands Dispute

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Argentine President Javier Milei escalated his country's long-running dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands on Thursday, praising U.S. President Donald Trump for suggesting Washington could reconsider its neutral stance on the islands' sovereignty.

Milei announced sweeping measures aimed at halting the deep-sea Sea Lion oil project, located about 220 kilometers (140 miles) north of the islands, where Britain's Rockhopper Exploration and Israel's Navitas Petroleum plan to begin drilling in the coming months.

Britain's Defense Secretary Wes Streeting said the U.K.'s commitment to the Falkland Islands was "unshakeable." The 1982 Falklands War, which killed 649 Argentine troops and 255 British service members, remains a sore point in Argentina.

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4. Russia to Close German Cultural Centers

Source: AP News

Russia will close German cultural centers on its territory, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Thursday, in a retaliatory measure reflecting deepening tensions between Moscow and European countries helping Ukraine.

Germany said Wednesday it was closing both the Russian Consulate in Bonn and the Russian House cultural center in Berlin. Lavrov countered that Germany's Goethe-Institut centers in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg would be closed.

President Vladimir Putin said Berlin wants to distract from its own failings, and that any proof offered "has been planted."

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5. U.S. Diesel Prices Hit a Record High

Source: AP News

Diesel hit a new record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel.

Because diesel is used in many freight and delivery networks, higher prices mean higher transportation costs for a long list of everyday goods. Regular gasoline is also rising, averaging $4.15 a gallon, compared with $3.20 at this time last year.

Before the war began in late February, the national average for diesel was about $3.76 a gallon. Brent crude was trading at more than $95 a barrel Friday, up from roughly $70 before the war.

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6. Volkswagen to Cut 50,000 More Jobs

Source: CNBC

Volkswagen shares jumped on Friday after the company announced plans to slash a further 50,000 jobs as part of a historic transformation plan. Combined with 50,000 cuts already approved, total job reductions will reach 100,000.

Volkswagen said Thursday its supervisory board had approved its "Future Plan 2030," comprising 12 initiatives described as the most strategically profound transformation program in the group's 89-year history. The company also plans to simplify its model portfolio by 50% by 2035.

CEO Oliver Blume said the company will invest a three-figure billion sum in the coming years. Volkswagen reported tariff expenses of 2.9 billion euros ($3.4 billion) for 2025, and tariffs on vehicles from Europe have jumped from 2.5% to 15%.

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7. More Than 800 Fall Ill in Indonesia Food Poisoning

Source: The Guardian

More than 800 Indonesian students and teachers have fallen ill in separate incidents of food poisoning linked to President Prabowo Subianto's free-meals program this week, with dozens hospitalised after suffering nausea, vomiting and stomach aches.

The incidents occurred in Java and Sumatra. The president's flagship free-meals program was launched last year to tackle malnutrition, with meals distributed to more than 62 million students and pregnant women across the country.

The incidents come as criticism of the program grows.

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8. 80 Dead After Boat Found Adrift off Canary Islands

Source: ABC News

Eighty people were reported dead, including a baby, and 44 others were rescued Wednesday night from a boat found off the coast of the Canary Islands that had departed from Gambia, according to Spain's Interior Ministry.

The boat, with over 100 people on board, had been drifting for likely 26 days, having departed Gambia on Aug. 7. Spain's Maritime Rescue and Safety Society located the "makeshift vessel" about 65 miles southwest of Arguineguín.

A rescue vessel recovered 44 males aboard the boat, all of Sub-Saharan African origin. Three were in critical condition and were airlifted to a Canary Islands hospital.

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9. Tesla's Cybercab Has a Quiet Debut

Source: WIRED

Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi made its road debut in Austin, Texas, with no livestream and with CEO Elon Musk absent. The matte-gold two-seater, first introduced in 2024, has no steering wheel or foot pedals.

Some 45 of the vehicles are registered to operate on Tesla's robotaxi network in Texas. Tesla's AI software head announced Thursday that the company's vehicles had collectively traveled 1 million miles without humans behind the wheel — a milestone rival Waymo reached in January 2023.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tesla has not filed an exemption request for the Cybercab, and federal safety rules still require steering wheels and brake pedals.

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10. Philippine Court Orders Arrest of Vice President Sara Duterte

Source: Sina

A Quezon City court in the Philippines issued an arrest warrant on Sept. 4 for Vice President Sara Duterte, charging her with three counts of "grave threats" against President Ferdinand Marcos, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.

Duterte's legal team confirmed the news, saying she does not intend to evade the law and will continue to exercise all legal means. The court set bail of 120,000 Philippine pesos for each charge.

The cases stem from remarks Duterte made in November 2024, when she said she had arranged for an assassin to retaliate against the Marcos family if she were harmed. Duterte, daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, is facing an impeachment trial in the Senate and announced in February her bid for the 2028 presidency.

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