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Saudi Arabia said a wave of Houthi attacks on its southern region injured 73 people, including women and children. The Houthis claimed to have launched dozens of missiles and drones at infrastructure targets, with several energy facilities damaged and set ablaze.Houthi fighters struck civil and economic targets across four Saudi cities on Tuesday, wounding 73 people and disrupting some energy facilities. The Iran-backed group said it was retaliating after accusing Saudi Arabia of bombing areas in Yemen on Monday.Russia and North Korea opened their first road bridge across the Tumen river on Monday, marking what both countries cast as a milestone in their deepening strategic partnership. The opening comes as the two nations have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops in return for assistance.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a €200 million investment package for Greenland, financing connectivity improvements, clean energy projects and critical raw materials exploration. Von der Leyen said Europe would be more present and engaged in Greenland and the Arctic as U.S. President Donald Trump pursues stated national security interests in the region.The Eiffel Tower closed on Monday after female employees protested being asked to leave their workstations during a visit by a Hindu religious delegation that had requested limited interactions with women. Paris authorities launched an investigation into the incident, with the mayor saying the staff's anger was justified.The French artificial intelligence startup closed its largest funding round at 3 billion euros, valuing the company at more than 21 billion euros and bringing Samsung into its investor base. The company said it remains committed to developing advanced models despite criticism from some experts that it has shifted focus toward data centers and commercial services.UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu in September 2023 of a plan by Yahya Sinwar for an exceptional operation, approximately one and a half weeks before the October 7 attack. Netanyahu did not brief Israel's security chiefs about the warning, according to an investigation conducted for a new book. Netanyahu's office denies the account.Russia resumed attacks on Kyiv after a three-day halt that coincided with visits by a US envoy. A White House official said next steps in diplomatic efforts would be announced in coming weeks.Canada's counter-tariffs on US products took effect Tuesday as trade tensions escalate between the North American neighbors. The tariffs cover $20 billion of goods affecting 700 products across multiple industries, matching US tariffs dollar-for-dollar. The move follows the collapse of trade talks in late August, with US officials threatening further retaliation.China's exports rose 25% year-on-year in August, accelerating from July's 23.9% growth, the General Administration of Customs said on Tuesday. Imports swelled 28.2% year-on-year, faster than July's 27.5%, driven by global demand for technology products amid a worldwide AI buildout.Saudi Arabia said a wave of Houthi attacks on its southern region injured 73 people, including women and children. The Houthis claimed to have launched dozens of missiles and drones at infrastructure targets, with several energy facilities damaged and set ablaze.Houthi fighters struck civil and economic targets across four Saudi cities on Tuesday, wounding 73 people and disrupting some energy facilities. The Iran-backed group said it was retaliating after accusing Saudi Arabia of bombing areas in Yemen on Monday.Russia and North Korea opened their first road bridge across the Tumen river on Monday, marking what both countries cast as a milestone in their deepening strategic partnership. The opening comes as the two nations have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops in return for assistance.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a €200 million investment package for Greenland, financing connectivity improvements, clean energy projects and critical raw materials exploration. Von der Leyen said Europe would be more present and engaged in Greenland and the Arctic as U.S. President Donald Trump pursues stated national security interests in the region.The Eiffel Tower closed on Monday after female employees protested being asked to leave their workstations during a visit by a Hindu religious delegation that had requested limited interactions with women. Paris authorities launched an investigation into the incident, with the mayor saying the staff's anger was justified.The French artificial intelligence startup closed its largest funding round at 3 billion euros, valuing the company at more than 21 billion euros and bringing Samsung into its investor base. The company said it remains committed to developing advanced models despite criticism from some experts that it has shifted focus toward data centers and commercial services.UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu in September 2023 of a plan by Yahya Sinwar for an exceptional operation, approximately one and a half weeks before the October 7 attack. Netanyahu did not brief Israel's security chiefs about the warning, according to an investigation conducted for a new book. Netanyahu's office denies the account.Russia resumed attacks on Kyiv after a three-day halt that coincided with visits by a US envoy. A White House official said next steps in diplomatic efforts would be announced in coming weeks.Canada's counter-tariffs on US products took effect Tuesday as trade tensions escalate between the North American neighbors. The tariffs cover $20 billion of goods affecting 700 products across multiple industries, matching US tariffs dollar-for-dollar. The move follows the collapse of trade talks in late August, with US officials threatening further retaliation.China's exports rose 25% year-on-year in August, accelerating from July's 23.9% growth, the General Administration of Customs said on Tuesday. Imports swelled 28.2% year-on-year, faster than July's 27.5%, driven by global demand for technology products amid a worldwide AI buildout.
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