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National Business Review

August 2025

Israel hospital strike targeted camera; Fed official to sue Trump

They also acknowledged several gaps in the investigation so far, such as what kind of ammunition was used and how the attack was authorised

It all comes down to execution,
Abbe Lowewashington attorney
His attempt to fire her, based solely on a referral letter, lacks any factual or legal basis,
Taylor Swift|
Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,

Trump scales back EU tariffs; Russia launches big air attack

First today, US President Donald Trump backed down from setting higher tariffs on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors from the European Union, the BBC reported

Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident
This requires a response. There is still no signal from Moscow that they truly intend to engage in substantive negotiations and end this war,
Stock valuations are very elevated right now heading into Jackson Hole, and investors have very high expectations that Powell will hint at a September rate cut,
While the injunctive relief ordered by the court is well crafted to curb defendants’ business culture, the court’s disgorgement order, which directs that defendants pay nearly half a billion dollars to the State of New York, is an excessive fine that violates the Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution.”
This would constitute a major humanitarian catastrophe for the city’s 1.2 million residents and internally displaced people,

Israel circles Gaza City; Trump targets another Fed official

We have begun the preliminary operations and the first stages of the attack on Gaza City, and already now IDF forces are holding the outskirts of Gaza City,
Carol SchleifbMO Private Wealth chief market strategist
It’s not a surprise to see some investors taking profits in tech stocks, which have had an incredibly strong run — with some up over 80% since the early April lows,
Donald Trumppresident
Cook must resign, now!!!
Much also hinges on the jobs market, where employment has fallen in eight out of the past nine months, but where the survey data is looking a little less worrisome than it did earlier this year,

Trump says no to troops in Ukraine; US metals tariffs expanded

I called President Putin, and we’re trying to work out a meeting with President Zelensky... if that works out, then I’ll go to the trilat (trilateral) and close it up,
Israel's policy is consistent and has not changed. Israel demands the release of all 50 hostages in accordance with the principles established by the Cabinet for ending the war. We are in the final, decisive stage of Hamas and will not leave any hostage behind,
Brian Baldwinkuehne + Nagel International AG vice president of customs
This isn’t just another tariff, it’s a strategic shift in how steel and aluminium derivatives are regulated,
We think America should get the benefit of the bargain,
You have my assurance, and I’m president,
Well, you have my assurance and I’m president.”
You have my assurance, and I’m president.”
Well, you have my assurance and I'm president."
Well, you have my assurance, and I’m president.”
You have my assurance [on that], and I’m president.”
I called President Putin, and we're trying to work out a meeting with President Zelensky. We'll see what happens there,

Trump meets Zelensky, guarantees Ukraine security

Before the summit, Trump urged Ukraine to abandon its ambition to join Nato and its hopes of regaining Crimea, which Russia seized in 2014, Al Jazeera reported

Donald Trumppresident
If everything works out well, we will have a tri-lat [between himself, Zelensky and Putin] and have a good chance of ending the war.
Donald Trumppresident
I think we're going to have a meeting. I think if everything works out well today, we'll have a trilateral. And I think there will be a reasonable chance of ending the war when we do that.”

NBR Rich Lister Mark Stewart makes Comvita bid

An entity owned by NBR Rich Lister Mark Stewart has launched a bid to acquire struggling NZX-listed honey and wellness company Comvita for 80 cents per share, representing an enterprise value of about $119 million

A2 Milk buys Yashili plant at Pōkeno

Infant formula marketer A2 Milk has announced a long-awaited production acquisition with the purchase of Yashili’s plant at Pōkeno for $282 million

Zelensky, leaders to meet Trump; Macron cautions Russia

Zelensky urged Trump to strengthen sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin dismissed a three-way meeting

Emmanuel Macronfrench president
We are going tomorrow to defend Ukraine and to defend ourselves,
WongpM
This next chapter opens in a more troubled and turbulent world,
Emmanuel Macronfrench president
We must enter into a new diplomatic phase … one in which we have to defend European interests,

Zelensky, leaders to meet Trump; Macron cautions Russia

Lawrence Wongsingapore Prime Minister
This next chapter opens in a more troubled and turbulent world,
Emmanuel Macronpresident
We are going tomorrow to defend Ukraine and to defend ourselves,
Emmanuel Macronpresident
We must enter into a new diplomatic phase … one in which we have to defend European interests,