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The U.S. has restarted a border crossing for Mexican cattle to help ease record-high beef prices, but economists say the impact will likely be small and slow due to a shrinking U.S. herd, ongoing supply constraints, and a phased reopening with strict health checks.
Aug. 24 marks the reopening of the Agua Prieta–Douglas crossing to cattle after a yearlong closure to combat the New World screwworm; USDA deems Sonora and Chihuahua low risk, and Arizona will intensify screening with electronic IDs instead of ear tags to reduce trauma and infestation risk. The effort includes a joint sterile-fly program in southern Mexico, as Texas cases of the parasite threaten U.S. cattle herds and beef prices.
Sudanese army leader, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, has vowed to eliminate the rebellion by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and reaffirmed the unity between the army and the people in their determination to eradicate the rebellion. Al-Burhan criticized the RSF for their actions that have harmed the Sudanese population. The Sudanese army continued its heavy artillery bombardment of RSF positions, while the RSF reported civilian casualties due to army airstrikes. Al-Burhan also announced the reopening of the border with Eritrea, emphasizing the importance of relations with neighboring nations.
North Korea has announced that it is allowing its citizens abroad to return home, indicating a potential easing of its strict COVID-19 restrictions. The returning citizens will undergo a week-long medical observation in quarantine wards. This marks the first time North Koreans have been informed about the reopening of the country's borders for its citizens. The move comes as North Korea aims to revive its economy, which has been severely impacted by the pandemic and border closures.
North Korea has approved the return of its citizens who were abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the country eases its strict border restrictions. The approval comes after an Air Koryo flight from Pyongyang landed in Beijing, indicating the return of North Koreans who were stuck in China due to border closures. The returned citizens will undergo a week of medical observation in quarantine wards. While cargo train and ship traffic has slowly increased, North Korea has only recently started allowing some international passenger travel.