torsdag 3 september 2026
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Middle East Crisis Iran War
5,000 Soldiers in Pattaya: “Behave Yourself”
The Thai resort town of Pattaya is teeming with American soldiers after the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln docked after more than 250 days at sea. According to NBC News, the city was almost empty on Tuesday before the 5,000 Americans arrived on Wednesday.
As the soldiers disembarked, a message came out from a commander over the loudspeaker system.
– Behave yourself.
According to The Independent, Thai police have been properly equipped and researchers have warned of increased sexual exploitation.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been stationed in the Middle East as part of the US's efforts in Iran.
Russian invasion The fighting
Intelligence agencies shot at each other: “Shameful”
Several people were injured when gunfire broke out between employees of the Ukrainian intelligence services SBU and HUR in Kyiv on Wednesday, writes The Guardian.
According to the newspaper, it happened after the SBU arrested a Russian man fighting for Ukraine under the leadership of HUR.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyj calls the incident “shameful” and an SBU chief has been fired.
– Here in Ukraine, it is only allowed to shoot at Russian occupiers in defense of Ukraine.
Midterm elections in the US
Democrats reject Harris – say no to her help
At the same time as Kamala Harris is gaining an increasingly greater role for the Democrats in the midterm elections, some of the party’s candidates want her to stay away from their campaigns, writes Politico. This is especially true in Republican states.
Adam Hamilton, a Senate candidate in the state of Kansas, says he is trying to reach voters whose worldview “may differ somewhat” from that of the former vice president and presidential candidate.
– When I go out and speak, I usually say that I am running as an independent Democrat, he says.
King Harald's death The abdication
Mette-Marit's suitability divides Norwegians
Almost four out of ten Norwegians believe that Mette-Marit is “somewhat” or “very little” suitable as queen, writes Dagbladet, referring to a survey from Infact.
The Norwegians who doubt the queen's suitability are more numerous than those who answer that she is “largely” or “very large” suitable for the office.
Mette-Marit has had a turbulent year. In addition to her own health problems, her son Marius Borg Høiby has been convicted of rape. Her previous connections with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have also received much attention.
– She has a long uphill climb as the new queen, says the newspaper's court expert Jenny Alexandersson.
Political situation in Brazil
Setback for Lula – fight over working hours continues
A proposal in Brazil to shorten the workweek from six to five days has encountered resistance in the Senate, writes Bloomberg.
Shortening working hours is a profile issue for left-wing President Lula da Silva and was supposed to be voted on Thursday, but it has been postponed.
It is seen as a setback for Lula da Silva, who is currently facing setbacks in public opinion ahead of the presidential election in October. His main opponent, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, has backed a proposal that would give workers greater opportunities to negotiate their working hours.
Poll: Authors get increased support – can challenge
Brazilian President Lula da Silva and the well-known challenger Flavio Bolsonaro may encounter unexpected opposition in the autumn elections, writes AFP.
A new opinion poll shows increased support for Augusto Cury, psychiatrist and author of self-help books. With his slogan “Brazil just wants to be happy”, he has about ten percent of the vote with one month to go before the election.
While Lula da Silva is on the left and Bolsonaro on the right, Cury wants to position himself in the middle. Cury has a long way to go before he can really challenge in the election, but he stands out strongly among the other candidates.
Trump's USA
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States
Trump's face on new controversial dollar coin
A special dollar coin with Donald Trump's face on it has started selling in connection with the 250th anniversary of the United States. This is reported by several media outlets.
According to federal law and tradition, living people may not be depicted on American money, but the US Treasury Department claims that the coin is completely legal – both as a collector's item and a means of payment. The department refers to a law from 2020 that allows the production of coins "symbolic of the 250th anniversary of the United States" in 2026.
The last time something like this happened was when then-President Calvin Coolidge put his face on a coin in connection with the country's 150th birthday in 1926.
ICE efforts
Sounds the alarm: Lowered requirements for hiring ICE agents
An official is sounding the alarm after ICE's sharp expansion that took place last year, writes the New York Times.
This summer, a man in Maine was shot dead by ICE, which led to a review of hiring within the agency. The official in charge of the investigation then chose to sound the alarm.
It is believed that the Trump administration has made a major reduction in the requirements and at the same time given job offers to people before the background checks were complete.
- By doing so, there was a risk that people's lives were put in danger and that national security was compromised, the person tells the newspaper.
An ICE spokesperson hits back at the criticism, saying they are diligently enforcing proper background checks and security regulations.
Economy
Fed vs. inflation
The Fed is prepared to wait with an interest rate hike
Next week's US inflation data will be crucial for how Fed Governor Christopher Waller will approach the interest rate announcement a few days later, writes Reuters. If inflation continues towards the two percent target, he is prepared to support an unchanged key interest rate of 3.50-3.75 percent.
- But if inflation becomes high, I would consider an interest rate hike, he says in a pre-recorded speech that the news agency has seen.
CPI inflation unexpectedly fell in July to 3.4 percent from 3.5 percent the month before. Next Friday's August figure is expected to remain at 3.4 percent at an annual rate, according to Trading Economics.
The stock market chooses to interpret Waller's statement as positive and global indices rise on Thursday.
Trump on one dollar coin – sold out immediately
The US Mint is issuing a special edition with President Donald Trump's face on the one dollar coin. It is the first time in 100 years that a living president has been represented, writes the BBC.
Demand seems to be high – immediately upon launch, the Mint's website announced that the Trump dollar was out of stock. It was possible to buy 25 one dollar coins for $61 and 100 one dollar coins for $154.50.
The future of the automotive sector
Polestar lowers forecast – losses increase
Volvo Cars spin-off Polestar lowers its sales forecast for the full year in today's quarterly report.
Revenue fell by 8.1 percent in the second quarter compared to the same period last year. At the same time, losses increased.
This summer, the company learned that it would be stopped from selling new cars in the US from the 2027 model year. This was because the country tightened the rules for connected vehicles with technology from China.
This decision burdens the company's accounts with 130 million dollars, equivalent to just over 1.25 billion kronor, Polestar writes.
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