WAO ART #190

The US government has approved the sale of Apache helicopters and related equipment worth $12 billion to Poland's military. The deal includes 96 Apache attack helicopters, as well as missiles, ammunition, guidance systems, night vision sensors, and access to US training staff.

The Brics summit, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa. The country is proud to host the summit, as it signifies its shift away from the West and towards China and Russia. However, South Africa's economy is struggling and needs foreign investment.

The historic drought and hot seas in Panama are causing delays and disruptions to shipping through the Panama Canal. The Ever Max ship had to offload containers due to weight restrictions caused by the drought. The Panama Canal Authority has also reduced maximum ship weights and daily crossings to conserve water.

The Philippines has successfully resupplied its troops stationed at a remote outpost in the South China Sea, despite attempts by China to block the mission. Chinese ships had previously fired water cannons at a Philippine supply mission, preventing it from reaching the troops.

The Weeknd and Binance are teaming up to bring a Web3-integrated concert tour to Australia and New Zealand in November and December 2023. This tour, called "After Hours Til Dawn," is the first worldwide concert tour to incorporate Web3 technology to enhance the fan experience.

The first Republican debate for the 2024 presidential election will take place this week, but frontrunner Donald Trump has declined to participate. At least seven candidates have qualified for the debate, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley.

Energy One, a wholesale energy software provider, has revealed that its corporate systems in Australia and the UK were compromised in a cyberattack. The company took immediate action by engaging cybersecurity specialists and disabling certain links between corporate and customer-facing systems.