TASNIM News, citing Israeli broadcaster Kan, reported Riyadh pressed the U.S. for military action against Yemen's Houthi rebels, but Washington rejected the request.

Handelsblatt reported Volkswagen plans to cap five-year investment at about €135 bln (≈$156 bln), down from last year’s €160 bln-through-2030 target. The cut is aimed at accelerating cost savings amid weak demand and tougher competition and forms part of wider restructuring to remove excess capacity and structural costs, including further job reductions and possible closures of German plants.

At 11:20 local time on Aug. 29 Nigerien defence ministry said on state television the situation is under control and urged residents to carry on with normal life. Niamey experienced heavy gunfire from the early hours on Aug. 29 after sources said a mutiny was launched by younger officers in the armed forces. Rebel units converged on the capital from Tillaberi and Dosso, attacking the presidential palace, Diori Hamani International Airport and state television; national TV was briefly taken off air.