'Breakthrough' archeological find could confirm location of Paris's original settlement

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Gulf tech firms turn to Hong Kong and Singapore as Iran war grinds on

Gulf tech firms turn to Hong Kong and Singapore as Iran war grinds on . The founder of a Dubai-based AI-powered trading platform, Paul Bratby, is not alone in looking east .

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At U.N., Carney Lays Out a Broad Plan for a Divided World

At U.N., Carney Lays Out a Broad Plan for a Divided World. Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada arriving for the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday in New York....

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Qantas to start selling tickets next year for its New York to Sydney nonstop flight

Qantas plans to start selling tickets for its first New York to Sydney nonstop flight next year . Chief executive Vanessa Hudson

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Trump rejects ‘globalist scheme’ to control AI in blow to Burnham

Trump rejects 'globalist scheme' to control AI in blow to Burnham . President says US is ‘leading over China by a lot and everyone else, and we’re going to keep it that way’

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Washington Needs This LNG Deal More Than Beijing Does

Xi Jinping arrives in Washington September 24, prepared to discuss reviving a $6 billion-a-year trade in US liquefied natural gas . The deal is contingent on lifting a 15% Chinese tariff that has blocked American gas

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GOP breaking with an unpopular Trump

Congressional Republicans are increasingly breaking with an unpopular president on foreign policy and pocketbook issues . The House passed a war powers resolution last week in a rebuke to Trump's military campaign against Tehran . The Senate is expected to vote this week on a war power resolution on Iran .

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U.S. negotiators meet with Iranian officials at U.N.

U.S. negotiators meet with Iranian officials at U.N.. President Trump warned he would either make a deal with Iran or ‘annihilate’ it, as U.S. negotiators met with Iranian officials. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports....

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Simone Biles says three masked men stole luxury car from her Chicago-area home

Simone Biles says three masked men stole her Porsche GTS from her Chicago-area home . She and her husband Jonathan Owens now have a Dobermann Pinscher

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Iran war live: Trump confirms ‘very good’ meeting with Iran at UN

President Trump says US officials held a 'very good' meeting with Iran at UN .

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Iran flights to Baghdad, Muscat cancelled ahead of US aviation sanctions

Iran flights to Baghdad, Muscat and Muscat cancelled ahead of US aviation sanctions . Iran threatens to paralyse airports in neighbouring countries if they stop Iranian flights . US Treasury targeted 27 Iranian airlines earlier this month as part of a broader campaign against the country's aviation sector .

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Trump Cites National Security as He Faces Pushback on Press Ban, D.C. Arch and More

A replica of the proposed 250-foot triumphal arch at the Great American State Fair in June is now set to be

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Russia, Belarus to convene UN meeting on work on Eurasian Charter on September 25 — MFA

The idea of drafting the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century was first

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Lavrov, Rubio may discuss cooperation between two countries at UN — Russian MFA

Lavrov, Rubio may discuss cooperation between two countries at UN — Russian MFA . After Donald Trump returned to

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Who was Lisa Bradford? Husband charged with murder after real estate agent shot dead at Aldie, Virginia home

Lisa Bradford was found shot dead inside a home in Aldie, Virginia, on Tuesday .

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U.S. stock futures flat as markets parse Iran talks, AI optimism

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UN chief has long called for end to Ukraine conflict — spokesman

UN chief has long called for end to Ukraine conflict — spokesman. Earlier, Donald Trump stressed that it was important for Ukraine to try to achieve a settlement of the conflict with Russia before winter...

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US F-16 jet crashes in Germany (VIDEOS)

The F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, went down near Spangdahlem Air Base in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate at around 2:30pm local time . The pilot ejected and was injured, according to local and U.S. reports . The cause of

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Japan PM Takaichi Urges UN Security Council Reform

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi called for urgent structural reforms to the Security Council . She said that the Council reflects the international situation of 1945 in

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Trump’s Grip on GOP Slips as Midterm Election Anxiety Sets In

Trump’s Grip on GOP Slips as Midterm Election Anxiety Sets In. As Donald Trump took an aggressive stance on the global stage at the United Nations on Tuesday, several Senate Republicans were breaking from the president back in Washington....

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Ukraine ready to sign landmark drone defense deal with U.S., sources say

Ukraine ready to sign landmark drone defense deal with U.S. Sources tell CBS News that Ukraine is

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Austin police release bodycam video in ICE shooting of DoorDash driver

ICE officer was not wearing their assigned body camera, but Austin Police released video from one of their officers on scene . It comes as ICE mistakenly targeted and injured a U.S. citizen in Illinois .

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US judge dismisses Michigan climate lawsuit against oil companies

The lawsuit was filed by Michigan Attorney General Dan Nessel . It accused Exxon, Chevron, Shell, BP and the American Petroleum Institute of conspiring to interfere with competition in alternative energy and electric cars .

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UK PM Burnham condemns ‘repulsive’ Russian electoral interference

UK PM Andy Burnham condemns 'repulsive' Russian electoral interference in UN speech . Burnham unveiled plans for a new National Centre for Information Defence to tackle Russian information warfare .

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UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says

UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says. The UK could act as "an honest broker" on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the UN....

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Trump Threatens Annihilation in Iran in UN Speech and Lays Out Winner-Takes-All Vision

Trump threatened to 'annihilate' Iran if a deal to end the war against Iran did not come to pass . The Iranian delegation walked out of the UN General Assembly within 10 minutes of Trump's speech . Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi did not attend the speech .

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Jamaica hails King’s decision to refer slavery reparations petition to privy council as ‘really big deal’

Jamaica hails King's decision to refer slavery reparations petition to privy council as ‘really big deal’ Move comes after Jamaica’s culture minister Olivia Grange travelled to the UK earlier this month to lodge the historic petition .

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US to fund $7 billion of Argentina mineral, energy projects, document shows

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Europe's Patchy RED III Rollout Is a Live Test of the Regulatory Fragmentation IMO Fears: PortXchange

Rotterdam's bunker sales are down by more than a quarter this year . Antwerp

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Oil Dips After Trump Continues To Debate "Annihilation" Of Iran

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Japan Deploys F-2 Fighters to India: Air Force Chief Flies Indian Tejas Fighter

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In Senegal, a mother’s ordeal exposes a health system under strain

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia after Trump talks

Ukraine leader says Kyiv is ready to stop strikes on Russian facilities if Moscow halts attacks on its energy system . Zelensky says Trump gave no ‘concrete answer’ on key weapon export . Trump has been pushing both sides to halt strikes on energy facilities .

Intel coordinated at coordinates [49.0, 32.0] inside Ukraine. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia after Trump talks" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/23/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-ready-for-energy-truce-with-russia-after-trump-talks?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Trump gave no ‘concrete answer’ on key weapon export" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-live-trump-zelensky-meeting-putin-nato-b3054670.html; Reference: "Ukraine Ready for Truce If Russia Stops Energy Strikes" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-23/ukraine-ready-for-truce-if-russia-stops-energy-strikes-video; Reference: "Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for ‘energy ceasefire’, calls for trilateral meeting with Putin, Trump" via https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/23/ukraine-war-zelenskyy-putin-trump-russia.html; Reference: "Trump and Zelensky discuss path to ending Ukraine war" via https://www.france24.com/en/trump-and-zelensky-discuss-path-to-ending-ukraine-war; Reference: "After Trump and Zelensky meet in New York, Ukrainian president says he hopes war will end ‘before winter’" via https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/09/23/after-trump-and-zelensky-meet-in-new-york-ukrainian-president-says-he-hopes-war-will-end-before-winter; Reference: "Trump pushes Russia-Ukraine ‘energy truce’: Can it work?" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/23/trump-pushes-russia-ukraine-energy-truce-can-it-work?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "US says wants Ukraine, Russia to end strikes on energy sites" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260923-us-says-wants-ukraine-russia-to-end-strikes-on-energy-sites-1; Reference: "Zelenskyy set to address UN as Russia strikes Kyiv" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260923-zelenskyy-set-to-address-un-as-russia-strikes-kyiv-1; Reference: "Russia’s attacks on Ukraine kill six after Zelenskyy-Trump talks" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/23/russian-drone-strikes-target-kyiv-infrastructure-after-zelenskyy-trump-talk?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Zelenskyy: Putin is making the world ‘more dangerous’" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/23/zelenskyy-putin-is-making-the-world-more?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/23/zelenskyy-calls-for-sustained-pressure-on-patient-zero-putin-in-un-speech?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Zelensky tells world leaders that Putin is ‘patent zero’ for spreading war globally - but Ukraine has a cure" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/zelensky-putin-patient-zero-united-nations-b3055314.html; Reference: "Ukraine’s Zelensky warns of painful winter for Russia if energy truce talks fail" via https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3368566/ukraines-zelensky-warns-painful-winter-russia-if-energy-truce-talks-fail?utm_source=rss_feed; Reference: "Zelensky arrives in US hoping to push for halt in strikes — expert" via https://tass.com/politics/2191897;

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in New York for UNGA

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in New York for UNGA. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York as the US-Iran war continues....

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Gold rises as oil slide eases Fed hike fears, Iran talks stay in focus

Gold rises as oil slide eases Fed hike fears, Iran talks stay in focus. ...

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South Korea’s President Urges Trump-Kim Talks to End Stalemate

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for a swift resumption of talks between the US and North

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Trump Once Vowed to ‘Own’ Greenland. He Settled for Something Much Less.

Trump Once Vowed to ‘Own’ Greenland. He Settled for Something Much Less . Whether President Trump has permanently dropped his insistence on owning Greenland is unknown .

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Oil falls on increased Gulf supply and hopes for US-Iran talks

Oil falls on increased Gulf supply and hopes for US-Iran talks . Oil falls after U.S

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In photos: Key takeaways from day one of the UN General Assembly

World leaders descend on New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly . Day Two of the UN General Assembly is the biggest diplomatic gathering in the world . World leaders will discuss war, climate change and the race to rein in AI .

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Witkoff calls consultations with Iran through mediators successful

Witkoff calls consultations with Iran through mediators successful. US Special Envoy noted that the mediators will continue their work...

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US must accept new status of Strait of Hormuz for shipping to pass through — Iranian envoy

US must accept new status of Strait of Hormuz for shipping to pass through .

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Syrian president: Israeli policy on Syria endangers regional security

Syrian president: Israeli policy on Syria endangers regional security . President Ahmed al-Sharaa: Israel should not dictate Israeli policy toward Syria . He says the two countries were close to

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U.S. Destroyer Fleet Faces Growing Strain from Sustained Operations Against Iran

The U.S. Navy’s Arleigh Burke class destroyer fleet is facing renewed operational demands in the Middle East . The service continues to support an ongoing offensive against Iran, raising concerns over the ability of an ageing fleet to sustain a high operational tempo while maintaining scheduled maintenance .

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South Sudan dissolves government ahead of first-ever national elections

South Sudan dissolves government ahead of first-ever national elections. President Salva Kiir's move clears hurdles to long delayed election and raises concern he can now wield unchecked power....

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South Korea’s Lee, Trump welcome progress in US strategic investment projects

Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung hailed ‘significant progress’ on implementing the two countries’ long-st

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Asia stocks ride tech wave higher, oil stays subdued

Asia stocks ride tech wave higher, oil stays subdued. ...

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Dollar holds near 2-month high as markets weigh rate hikes, Iran diplomacy

Dollar holds near 2-month high as markets weigh rate hikes, Iran diplomacy. ...

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Iran's Araghchi meets Trump's son-in-law, aide Witkoff even as US President threatens 'hell'

Iran's Araghchi meets Trump's son-in-law, aide Witkoff even as US President threatens 'hell'. The meeting was believed to be the first direct US-Iran contact at this level in about three months. The previous face-to-face discussions took place in June....

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World leaders call for global oversight of frontier AI models, seek UN-backed body to set safety standards

AI leaders call for global oversight of frontier AI models, seek UN-backed body to set safety standards . Group of over 20 leaders, including key figures from Finland and Norway, propose enhanced international cooperation and testing protocols for AI systems .

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UK Prime Minister vows not to ‘stand by’ as Palestinians suffer

UK PM Burnham condemned Israel's war on Gaza, and explains why the UK sanctioned illegal Israeli settlements . In February, Israel and the US launched their second, unprovoked attack on Iran in eight months, murdering Iranian schoolgirls and the country’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei .

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9/22: CBS Evening News

9/22: CBS Evening News. Monster Category 5 hurricane threatens the Pacific Coast; President Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran....

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Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGA

Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGA. Canada pledges 100 million Canadian dollars ($71m) for Palestinians as UK and France urge action on Israeli settlements....

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Trump threatens to use tariff powers under Russia sanctions law targeting India, China; Zelensky agrees

Trump threatens to use tariff powers under Russia sanctions law targeting India, China and India .

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Russian foreign minister arrives in New York to attend 81st session of UN General Assembly

Russian foreign minister arrives in New York to attend 81st session of UN General Assembly. The central event of the visit will be Sergey Lavrov’s address to the general political debate, scheduled for September 26...

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Wall Street’s Nasdaq hits all-time high as AI frenzy gathers pace

Wall Street’s Nasdaq hits all-time high as AI frenzy gathers pace. Investors shrug off AI safety concerns and Iran war, sending market to a new peak....

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Australia’s IDP shares drop after rejecting $494 mln Blackstone offer

Australia’s IDP shares drop after rejecting $494 mln Blackstone offer. ...

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Asia stocks struggle for direction ahead of Trump-Xi meeting; China shares down

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US-made F-35 fighter parts go missing in shipment blunder

Australia says it is helping the US investigate how parts for the F-35 stealth fighter program went missing after being mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong . Defense Minister Richard Marles has confirmed that the missing components were not sensitive . The parts were being transported by a third-party company on behalf of manufacturer Lockheed Martin, but remain unaccounted

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Iranian president to attend UNGA session amid rising tensions with US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the 81st session of the UNGA (UNGA) in New York . Iran will definitely change the "geography" of the war with the U.S. and Israel if it comes under another "invasion" Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it

Intel coordinated at coordinates [38.0, -97.0] inside US. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Iranian president to attend UNGA session amid rising tensions with US" via https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-22/Iranian-president-to-attend-UNGA-session-amid-rising-tensions-with-US-1QDIjtNL7Xy/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World; Reference: "Trump says US, Iran officials held 3-hour meeting in New York" via https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-23/Trump-says-US-Iran-officials-held-3-hour-meeting-in-New-York-1QFgQbD44Cc/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World; Reference: "US, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war, opening Strait of Hormuz" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/23/us-iran-hold-mediated-unga-talks-on-ending-war-opening-strait-of-hormuz?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Iran tells Washington its conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz" via https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260923-iran-tells-washington-its-conditions-for-reopening-strait-of-hormuz/; Reference: "UN Secretary General Guterres urges reforms of Security Council" via https://www.france24.com/en/un-secretary-general-guterres-urges-reforms-of-security-council; Reference: "Live: Pezeshkian set to address UN for the first time since US, Israel launched Iran war" via https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260923-live-pezeshkian-set-to-address-un-for-the-first-time-since-us-israel-launched-iran-war; Reference: "US President warns Tehran at UN but says talks ongoing" via https://www.france24.com/en/us-president-warns-tehran-at-un-but-says-talks-ongoing; Reference: "UN General Assembly live: Iran’s Pezeshkian, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to speak" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/9/23/un-general-assembly-live-irans-pezeshkian-ukraines-zelenskyy-to-speak?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Iran accuses European states of ‘double standards’ over regional developments" via https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260923-iran-accuses-european-states-of-double-standards-over-regional-developments/; Reference: "UNGA 2026 LIVE: Pezeshkian to address UN today; likely to respond to Trump’s 'annihilate Iran' remark" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/unga-2026-live-updates-iran-pezeshkian-speech-ukraine-zelensky-response-trump-india-pakistan-spain-new-york-news-101790160521989.html; Reference: "Iran's president blames U.S., Israel for global instability in defiant UN speech" via https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/23/iran-united-nations-trump-israel.html; Reference: "REPLAY: Iranian President Pezeshkian adresses UNGA" via https://www.france24.com/en/replay-iranian-president-pezeshkian-adresses-unga; Reference: "‘Iran will never bend at the knee’: Pezeshkian warns Trump at UNGA, says ‘we are victims of terrorism’" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/iran-victim-of-us-terrorism-says-pezeshkian-at-unga-vows-to-block-strait-of-hormuz-aggression-101790173467501.html; Reference: "Iran’s Pezeshkian tells UN his country is ‘victim’ of US ‘terrorism’" via https://www.france24.com/en/iran-s-pezeshkian-tells-un-his-country-is-victim-of-us-terrorism; Reference: "REPLAY: Iranian President Pezeshkian adresses UNGA" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260923-replay-iranian-president-pezeshkian-adresses-unga-1; Reference: "Iranian president adresses UNGA amid war with US" via https://www.france24.com/en/iranian-president-adresses-unga-amid-war-with-us; Reference: "Iran: Strait of Hormuz won’t be used to ‘impose insecurity on us’" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/23/iran-strait-of-hormuz-wont-be-used-to-impose-insecurity-on?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Iran's Pezeshkian flashes Minab victims' photos during UNGA address, US envoy walks out" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/iran-president-masoud-pezeshkian-flashes-minab-victims-photos-during-unga-address-us-envoy-walks-out-video-101790175531090.html; Reference: "Iran will 'never bend at the knee', Pezeshkian tells UN in defiant wartime address" via https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260923-iran-will-never-bend-at-the-knee-pezeshkian-tells-un-defiant-wartime-address; Reference: "Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee'" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqvgyjy23ggjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "US envoy walks out on Pezeshkian UN speech slamming war on Iran" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/23/us-envoy-walks-out-on-pezeshkian-un-speech-slamming-war-on-iran?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Iran’s Pezeshkian slams ‘terrorist’ US but extols diplomacy in UN speech" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/23/irans-president-slams-trumps-bullying-in-defiant-unga-speech?traffic_source=rss;

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US-Iran conflict fuels mounting tensions across Middle East

The US-Iran conflict continues to reshape the security and energy landscape across the Middle East . US President Donald Trump said the war would end soon and reiterated that Iran would not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons . Trump added that the United States is in contact with Yemen's Houthi group .

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Photo: China, US start economic, trade consultations in New York

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met on Wednesday for further round of talks on 'Unfinished' Work . They met in New York City, the US, on Sunday

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China, US start economic, trade consultations in New York

China, US start economic, trade consultations in New York. The Chinese and US delegations convened on Sunday morning for consultations on economic and trade issues in New York, the United States....

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11 ASEAN member states, one expo – What's there to discover?

11 ASEAN member states, one expo, one Expo, and a lot to explore . From coffee and snacks to handicrafts, cultural traditions and new technologies, there's something new around every corner at the

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UN panel warns traditional AI safeguards unraveling as agents advance

UN panel warns traditional safeguards for AI agents are unraveling as they become harder to monitor, constrain and control . The Independent International Scientific Panel on AI issued the warning in its first thematic brief . The incident occurred during a test of AI agents conducted by US AI companies OpenAI and Hugging Face .

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Meta shares jump, AI agent Muse tops US App Store

Meta shares jumped 11.43%, adding more than $190 billion to the company's market value in a single session . The rally came as Meta's new personal AI agent, Muse, rapidly climbed the US app rankings . Muse overtook OpenAI's ChatGPT last Friday to become the No. 1 free app on Apple's

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US to expand military presence in Greenland under three-way deal

US President Donald Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen signed the deal at a ceremony on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly . The U.S. can modernize and expand its activities at the existing Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland and establish "an additional

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Risks Rise for Sara Duterte as Senate Eyes Voiding Allies’ Votes

Sara Duterte, the impeached vice president of the Philippines, is facing an increasing risk of conviction and a lifetime

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Venezuelans protest interim leader Delcy Rodriguez at UN headquarters

Venezuelans protest interim leader Delcy Rodriguez at UN headquarters. Venezuelans protested in New York against interim President Delcy Rodriguez's participation in the UN General Assembly....

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Video: Indonesian Rescue Divers Comb Ferry's Wreck for Victims

Video: Indonesian Rescue Divers Comb Ferry's Wreck for Victims. More than a week after the sinking of the ferry Virgo Transport 8 off the coast of Indonesia, dive teams continue to comb the upside-down wreckage in......

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In France, prosecutors probe secret filming of women with smart glasses

Paris prosecutors say they have opened several probes after receiving complaints about women filmed on the street without their consent using smart glasses . Calls are growing across Europe for action against what campaigners have dubbed “pervert’s smart glasses’

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Chinese beauty product exporters are sitting pretty despite US trade dispute

US-China trade war has hit exports ranging from soybeans to solar panels . But Chinese beauty products such as wigs, hair extensions and false eyelashes have proved highly resilient .

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China Vanke shares surge on report of regulatory debt intervention

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Novo Nordisk open to New York listing upgrade, CEO Doustdar tells FT

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Analysis-Wheat buyers brace for higher costs as Russia-Ukraine war drags on

Analysis-Wheat buyers brace for higher costs as Russia-Ukraine war drags on. ...

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Mark Carney and the limits of defying Donald Trump

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Oil tanker costs hit record $1.2mn a day as Iran war disrupts shipping

Oil tanker costs hit record $1.2mn a day as Iran war disrupts shipping. Shortage of biggest supertankers has more than doubled rates on key Middle East-China routes since late August...

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China takes stock of Broadcom gear amid domestic AI drive

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Exiled opposition leader tries to enter Venezuela as Rodriguez meets Trump in US

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado tried three times in the past 24 hours to return home . Machado sought to travel from Panama to Venezuela by different routes, according to a person with direct knowledge of her plans . The attempts came as acting President Delcy Rodriguez visited New York for the United Nations General Assembly .

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Trump backs India-Middle East Corridor to counter Iran's grip on oil routes

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UK makes military pledge to Saudi Arabia

UK has pledged military assistance to Saudi Arabia as tensions with Yemen’s Houthis intensify . UK will deploy an RAF Voyager air-to-air refueling aircraft to the region following a request from Riyadh . Hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Houthis have intensified in recent weeks .

independent.co.uk

US says Australia’s proposed law to opt out of social media algorithm is ‘censorship’

US says Australia’s proposed law to opt out of social media algorithm is ‘censorship’. Changes applied to algorithms may impact users globally, US says...

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“We’re already fighting yesterday’s battle”: Greece’s prime minister gets candid about AI

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis admitted that no government is ready for what AI is about

nbcnews.com

GOP defections from Trump start to pile up: From the Politics Desk

GOP defections from Trump start to pile up: From the Politics Desk. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026....

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‘UN allowed us in, sir’: CNN reporter rebuts Trump after he confronts her in New York amid media ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico were barred from White House grounds and removed from the television pool covering presidential events . The move is changing the way the White House is covered, as Trump arrives in New York for the UN General Assembly . DoJ says access is 'privilege, not a right'

independent.co.uk

Pentagon officially adds one more soldier death to US count from Iran war

Internal Defense Department tallies indicate that as many as 23 US service members have died in

independent.co.uk + 2 more

Iran-US war latest: Tehran responds after Trump says they must choose between a peace deal and ‘annihilation’

US President Donald Trump said officials held 'very good' talks with Iranian envoys in New York . Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner participated on behalf of the US . Trump said the three-hour session was 'very productive' and another was being planned for the near future .

bbc.co.uk

Child ketamine users getting bladder damage describe 'peeing a jellyfish'

Child ketamine users getting bladder damage describe 'peeing a jellyfish'. Doctors running the UK's first and only dedicated NHS clinic for children with ketamine bladder say they are seeing patients as young as 13....

investing.com

India business activity rebounds in September to 3-month high, PMI shows

India business activity rebounds in September to 3-month high, PMI shows. ...

investing.com

India’s private sector growth accelerates in September flash PMI

India’s private sector growth accelerates in September flash PMI. ...

investing.com

Singapore CPI rises as expected in August, core inflation hits 2-yr high

Singapore CPI rises as expected in August, core inflation hits 2-yr high. ...

ft.com

Ozempic-maker Novo open to upgrading US listing

Ozempic-maker Novo open to upgrading US listing. Boss Mike Doustdar says he sees ‘advantages’ in giving US investors direct access to Danish group’s stock...

independent.co.uk

Senior Nato commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on

Senior Nato commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on .

independent.co.uk

How Ukraine’s devastating attacks on Putin’s oil refineries brought the war to Russia’s doorstep

Five of Russia's 32 major oil refineries have been hit by Ukrainian drone attacks . Experts tell Maira Butt

scmp.com

Chinese EV battery giant CATL starts trial production at Hungarian factory

Chinese EV battery giant CATL starts trial production at Hungarian factory . Production of battery cells at the €7.3 billion (US$8.35 billion) plant in Debrecen began on

aljazeera.com

Trump rallies Shield of the Americas coalition against drug cartels

Trump rallies Shield of the Americas coalition against drug cartels. US-led anti-cartel alliance backs sanctions against crime groups after Trump urges stronger action....

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Iran floats conditions for Hormuz reopening as Trump says deal could come after midterms

Tehran's proposal could pave the way for restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, reviving fragile hopes for a diplomatic off-ramp . Iran says it has conveyed conditions include an end to U.S. actions against Tehran and a deal on safe passage through

bloomberg.com + 1 more

China Touts Significant Progress Tackling Asian Scam Syndicates

China cracks down on scam centres in Myanmar . Hundreds of thousands of people working in fraud centres are scamming people across the world . US authorities suggest the fraudsters are responsible for scams worth almost $10 billion a year against US nationals alone . Victims in Europe,

maritime-executive.com

Tropical Storm Intensifies Into Cat-5 Hurricane Overnight Off Mexico

Tropical Storm Intensifies Into Cat-5 Hurricane Overnight Off Mexico. A tropical storm off the Pacific coast of Mexico has exploded into a dangerous Category 5 hurricane in less than 24 hours, according to the National H......

investing.com

Taiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 0.60%

Taiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 0.60%. ...

independent.co.uk

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices fall after Trump says US and Iran met at the UN

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices fall after Trump says US and Iran met at the UN. Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street holds near its record and U.S. futures are trading higher...

meduza.io

Russian attacks on Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and the Kharkiv region kill one person and injure 11, Ukrainian officials say

The Russian military has been attacking Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and the Kharkiv region with drones and aerial bombs since September 22 . A fire broke out at a transportation company’s facility in the Solomianskyi district . In the Holosiivskyi district, a warehouse caught fire, and

bbc.co.uk + 1 more

US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump's 'annihilation' threat

U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly . The talks are the first since a

cnbc.com + 1 more

CNBC Daily Open: Nothing artificial about 'Super Intelligence'

Trump wants to redefine 'superintelligence' The name he chose is extremely telling . In 2014, a philosopher saw almost all of this coming and wrote a book about ‘superintelligence’

oilprice.com

South Korea Aims to Cut Middle East Crude Reliance to 50% by 2035

South Korea will try to cut its reliance on Middle East crude imports to 50% by 2035 . The ministry has drafted a 10-year natural resource security plan . The plan also calls for a boost in oil reserves by some 20 million barrels by 2030

independent.co.uk

Utah postal worker dumped 300 mail ballots in trash during state primary, DOJ says

Utah postal worker dumped 300 mail ballots in trash during state primary, DOJ says. Damon Matai Seei, 34, was arrested Tuesday and appeared in federal court in Salt Lake City...

investing.com

Pacific Assets Trust shares suspended from London trading

Pacific Assets Trust shares suspended from London trading. ...

investing.com

Oil slips for 6th straight day as Trump signals progress in Iran talks

Oil slips for 6th straight day as Trump signals progress in Iran talks. ...

investing.com

Australia stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.09%

Australia stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.09%. ...

ft.com

Global banks warn UK windfall tax will trigger shift away from London

Global banks warn UK windfall tax will trigger shift away from London. Chancellor John Healey is looking for revenues in next month’s Budget to compensate for hit from higher borrowing costs due to Iran war...

tass.com

NABU winning 'smear campaign' in Ukraine — former SBU employee

NABU winning 'smear campaign' in Ukraine — former SBU employee. Vasily Prozorov considers what is happening in the country to be a "very bad sign" for Zelensky...

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Opposition's Yisrael Beiteinu backs ban on Arab Israeli parties from 2026 election

Opposition's Yisrael Beiteinu backs ban on Arab parties from 2026 election . Party that does not define eliminating Hamas as a central goal of Israel's security policy has no place in the Knesset . Party also supports disqualifying MK Ofer Cass

bloomberg.com

Indonesia Land Reform Law Raises Risk for Plantation, Property

Indonesia Land Reform Law Raises Risk for Plantation, Property. Indonesia’s passage of a new land reform law could increase risks for plantation companies and property developers by paving the way for new restrictions on corporate landholdings, according to analysts....

france24.com

‘I had never heard of Eswatini’: Deported by the US to a country that rejects them

Migrants previously convicted by US courts have been imprisoned in Africa's last absolute monarchy, Eswatini . Since being deported from the US, they have found themselves in a country about which they know nothing .

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At least 11 dead in mass shooting at house party in South Africa

Three shooters killed at least 11 people including a woman who was believed to be pregnant in an attack at a house party in South Africa . Three others were wounded in the mass shooting late on Tuesday night in KwaMakhutha township .

hindustantimes.com

Republican senator seeks probe into Trump family, flags son's ‘lavish wedding afterparty, gifts’

Republican senator seeks probe into Trump family, flags son's ‘lavish wedding afterparty, gifts’. Utah Senator John Curtis, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), shared the letter addressed to the leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee....

hindustantimes.com

Pregnant woman among 11 killed as assailants open fire in South African township

Pregnant woman among 11 killed as assailants open fire in South African township. South Africa is awash with legal and illegal firearms, and shootings are common, often fuelled by gang rivalry and competition between informal businesses....

seatrade-maritime.com

Under pressure: Panama Ship Registry drops to 3rd in global rankings

Under pressure: Panama Ship Registry drops to 3rd in global rankings. The Panama Ship Registry has faced pressure from both removing US sanctioned tonnage and Chinese port state detentions...

investing.com + 1 more

TotalEnergies approves Ima gas field development in Nigeria

TotalEnergies has decided to invest in the development of the Ima gas field offshore Nigeria to increase supply for the expanding Nigeria LNG export plant . The Ima field lies in shallow waters close to Bonny Island, Nigeria .

shipandbunker.com

IMO Technical Seminar Examines Ammonia's Role as Marine Fuel

IMO Technical Seminar Examines Ammonia's Role as Marine Fuel. Around 800 participants discussed ammonia production, bunkering, engine technology and safety at an IMO seminar in London last week....

shipandbunker.com

Grimaldi Adds 14th Ammonia-Ready PCTC to Fleet

Grimaldi Adds 14th Ammonia-Ready PCTC to Fleet. The 9,800 CEU vessel is designed to allow future conversion to ammonia propulsion....

tass.com + 6 more

Lavrov, Guterres to meet on sidelines of UN General Assembly — MFA

Lavrov, Guterres to meet on sidelines of UN General Assembly — MFA . Top priorities are ministerial meetings with Russia's allies within the Collective Security Treaty Organization . Top Iranian diplomat hopes to meet with Lavrov on UNGA sidelines — ambassador to Russia .

independent.co.uk + 8 more

Hurricane Polo intensifies to ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 5 off Mexico coast

Hurricane Polo has reached Category 5 status with winds near 180 mph, posing risks of heavy rain and mudslides in Mexico . Hurricane Polo is disrupting maritime operations along Mexico’s Pacific coast, prompting authorities to close or restrict navigation at several ports . The National Hurricane Center described Polo as an ‘extremely dangerous’ storm,

bloomberg.com

Oil Falls as Trump Claims ‘Very Good’ Iran Talks After Annihilation Threat

President Donald Trump said US officials had ‘very good’ talks with Iranian envoys in New York . Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was ready for an energy truce with Russia . Moscow stopped its own attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure .

france24.com + 1 more

Moroccans vote in parliamentary elections after migrant rush to Ceuta

Nearly 16 million Moroccans have registered to elect 395 members of the House of Representatives . Millions vote today for a 395-seat parliament amid new digital proxy and anti-fraud measures .

maritime-executive.com

Neoliner Origin Makes Its First Call in Belgium

Neoliner Origin Makes Its First Call in Belgium. Neoliner Origin, a groundbreaking wind-powered roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel, completed its first-ever call in Belgium at PSA Zeebrugge.The new port o......

maritime-executive.com

Saildrone USVs Receive Danish Flag Registration for European Operations

Saildrone USVs Receive Danish Flag Registration for European Operations. Saildrone Europe today announced that the first four Saildrone Voyager USVs (unmanned surface vehicles) have been registered in Denmark and will opera......

maritime-executive.com

SDHI More Than Doubles Workforce in 18 Months, Targets Over 550 Hires by March 2027

SDHI More Than Doubles Workforce in 18 Months, Targets Over 550 Hires by March 2027. Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI), India's leading shipbuilding and heavy fabrication company, has more than doubled its workforce over......

tass.com + 2 more

Russian stocks up as main trading session opens

Russia’s MOEX and RTS indices added 0.46% to 2,310.59 and 865.

rt.com

Drug cartels recruiting drone operators with Ukraine conflict experience – WaPo

Mexican drug cartels are increasingly relying on drone operators who have returned home after taking part in the Ukraine conflict, the Washington Post has reported . The cartels are also sending their own ‘affiliates’ to join the Ukrainian military and gain battlefield experience of flying drones, a US official said . Colombian UAV experts are being brought

meduza.io

Russia considers new fee on airline passengers to fund purchases of Russian-made aircraft

Russia's Transport Ministry, Industry and Trade Ministry, and state corporation Rostec are considering a passenger fee to subsidize the leasing and operation of new Russian-made aircraft . Most of the newspaper's sources said the fee could be as much as 500 rubles per ticket for domestic flights and 1,000 rubles for international flights

bbc.co.uk + 3 more

UK to review Chagos Islands deal after Trump's latest criticism

UK to review Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius after Trump's latest criticism . US president told Andy Burnham the deal was 'terrible' UK had agreed to transfer sovereignty of the strategic Indian Ocean archipelago back to Mauritius . UK will review deal after Trump criticised the agreement with the future of the Diego Garcia base

bbc.co.uk

Migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea

Migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea. Protesters gathered in Gosport after initial reports the small boat would be brought further west....

hindustantimes.com

Who is Mariah Thomas? Kansas City mom sentenced to 13 years in prison in death of 1-month-old baby she placed in oven

Mariah Thomas was sentenced to 13 years in prison in the death of 1-month-

hindustantimes.com + 1 more

Sri Lanka economy resilient to shocks: IMF

Sri Lanka economy resilient to shocks: IMF. Sri Lanka economy resilient to shocks: IMF... IMF says Sri Lanka economy resilient after 11 quarters of growth despite oil shock. ...

tass.com

Delegates from 11 countries unfriendly to Russia to attend United Cultures Forum

Delegates from 11 countries unfriendly to Russia to attend United Cultures Forum. The St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum will take place from September 24 to 26...

middleeastmonitor.com + 1 more

Brazil’s Lula warns of lasting impact of Gaza war and criticises UN inaction

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticised the UN's inability to prevent wars and its declining ability to protect the most vulnerable, amid deadlock at the UN Security Council . Lula also criticised pressure and legal action targeting the International Criminal Court . Brazil’s tight election on 4 October could be a pivotal moment for Donald Trump

bloomberg.com + 1 more

Swiss Upper House Backs 90% Compromise Plan on UBS Capital

The plan foresees that the bank must back 90% of the value of its foreign units with the highest-quality capital, known as CET1 . That’s less than the 100% backing the government has pushed for but a departure from a compromise involving heavy use of convertible debt which UBS favored .

aljazeera.com

Pakistan’s new drone deal is with Trump-backed firm also selling to India

Pakistan’s new drone deal is with Trump-backed firm also selling to India. The company's cofounder is also an ex-Israeli soldier. Pakistan does not recognise Israel....

aljazeera.com

Pakistan seals roads to Islamabad before protests for Imran Khan’s release

Pakistan seals roads to Islamabad before protests for Imran Khan’s release. Police close major highways into Islamabad as supporters of jailed former prime minister plan to march into the capital....

investing.com

Denmark central bank forecasts 4% growth, urges caution on fiscal policy

Denmark central bank forecasts 4% growth, urges caution on fiscal policy. ...

france24.com + 3 more

Azerbaijan pardons jailed Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionaires

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev pardons French citizen Martin Ryan after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov . Ryan was sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges of collecting information about the army during the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh . Ryan’s release was part of a deal between

france24.com

AI risks, Iran war to take center stage at UN

AI risks, Iran war to take center stage at UN gathering of world leaders Wednesday .

hindustantimes.com

Ryker Lee update: 2 arrested on child abuse charges as Pima County teen remains missing

Ryker Lee update: 2 arrested on child abuse charges as Pima County teen remains missing. Two people have been arrested on child abuse charges after 15-year-old Ryker Lee went missing from the Three Points area....

hindustantimes.com

The Behind-the-Scenes Push to Get Xi a Red Carpet Welcome in America

The Behind-the-Scenes Push to Get Xi a Red Carpet Welcome in America. The two sides have spent weeks discussing the trappings of the Chinese leader’s Washington visit, while leaving the biggest sources of tension largely untouched...

bloomberg.com + 1 more

Finland’s Stubb Sees Trump Taking Stronger Role Again in Ukraine

Finland's Stubb Sees Trump appears to be focusing more on peace efforts in Ukraine as US negotiators seek a partial cease-fire by winter . US

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Russians are leaving again, amid repression, economic strain, Ukrainian drone attacks, and rumors of another wave of mobilization. This time, earlier émigrés have left them a roadmap.

The independent journalists’ cooperative Bereg spoke with recent emigrants about what finally pushed them to leave . The subjects’ names have been changed for security reasons . ‘My country’s government robbed me of my home, and I can’t go back because things are even worse there’

canarymedia.com

With federal funding windfall, X-energy advances small nuclear reactor

The U.S. Department of Energy last month said it would award $1 billion to X-energy, an Amazon

canarymedia.com

A new fleet of electric school buses hits New York City streets

School districts nationwide are grappling with record diesel prices this fall as they resume shuttling students back and forth . But filling up isn't a problem for

bbc.co.uk + 1 more

UK economy will grow by less than expected next year, OECD says

UK economy will grow by less than expected next year, OECD says . Higher energy prices due

investing.com

Germany private sector growth hits 11-month high as services rebound, PMI shows

Germany private sector growth hits 11-month high as services rebound, PMI shows. ...

tass.com

St. Petersburg forum to explore creative potential of tourist destinations

St. Petersburg forum to explore creative potential of tourist destinations. A highlight of the forum’s program on September 23 will be the awards ceremony for the winners of the souvenir products competition...

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Russia concerned about military-biological activities of several countries — Lavrov

Russia concerned about military-biological activities of several countries . Russia calls for deeper biosafety cooperation within CIS .

tass.com

Russia’s Lancet systems, strike UAVs destroy Ukraine’s foreign artillery systems

Russia’s Lancet systems, strike UAVs destroy Ukraine’s foreign artillery systems. Reconnaissance teams detected a camouflaged M109 Paladin self-propelled howitzer and two Bogdan self-propelled howitzers...

tass.com

Finnish politician says NATO should return to its 1990s borders to reach peace in Ukraine

Finnish politician says NATO should return to its 1990s borders to reach peace in Ukraine. "The west will re-arm Ukraine if any peace deal were made," Armando Mema said...

middleeastmonitor.com + 7 more

Netanyahu, Smotrich attack Macron over criticism of Israel

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu hits out at French President Emmanuel Macron's UN speech denouncing settler violence in the occupied West Bank . Macron criticised Gaza diplomacy at the UN General Assembly, calling it a ‘shameful spectacle’ and urging action to reopen humanitarian routes . France allowed Netanyahu’s plane to fly through French airspace on its way

france24.com

Spain to face England on Saturday, after World Cup win

Spain's World Cup-winning national team will return to action this weekend for its first match since lifting the trophy . The reigning champions

france24.com + 2 more

Europe lifts sanctions against two Russians

The EU has agreed to remove Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list, while extending restrictions on nearly 3,000 individuals and companies linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine for another three years . The decision came after difficult negotiations, as EU sanctions require unanimous approval from all 27 member states

nbcnews.com

Russia forced a Ukrainian soldier to make a propaganda video. His village refused to bury him.

Russia forced a Ukrainian soldier to make a propaganda video. His village refused to bury him.. Russia has coerced thousands of Ukrainian prisoners to denounce their leaders and country in propaganda videos. The consequences can follow them home....

investing.com

Bank Indonesia holds policy rate at 5.75% for third meeting

Bank Indonesia holds policy rate at 5.75% for third meeting. ...

ft.com

Has Trump caged his China hawks?

Has Trump caged his China hawks?. Xi Jinping will arrive in Washington this week to find a US president wary of jeopardising their détente...

thenewhumanitarian.org

Who decides what comes next in Gaza?

Who decides what comes next in Gaza?. Gaza’s future cannot be drawn for Palestinians without them, argues Gaza-based writer Hassan Herzallah....

meduza.io

Fire at power plant in Russia’s Far East disrupts heating to nearby communities

A fire broke out September 22 at the Neryungri Power Plant in Yakutia, Russia . One person suffered smoke inhalation and the plant is not operating . Authorities plan to set up an additional heat generation scheme, and the school schedule will be adjusted if necessary .

bbc.co.uk

Drug deaths in Scotland rise 11% as country struggles with worst rate in Europe

Drug deaths in Scotland rise 11% as country struggles with worst rate in Europe. The figure for 2025 was 116 higher than the previous year, bringing the total deaths in a decade to more than 11,000....

hindustantimes.com

DoorDash breaks silence as Mamdani announces $131M settlement for underpaid workers: 'We screwed up...'

DoorDash breaks silence as Mamdani announces $131M settlement for underpaid workers: 'We screwed up...'. DoorDash will pay $131.5 million after a New York City investigation found hundreds of thousands of Dashers were underpaid or paid late....

middleeastmonitor.com

Egypt moves to address Kuwait teachers’ job losses

Egypt is seeking job opportunities in Kuwait's private schools for teachers affected by a decision to end thousands of education contracts . Egypt’s Teachers’ Union welcomed moves by the Foreign Ministry to address the situation .

aptnews.substack.com

The Supreme Court Has Bought Time on Mail Voting. It Hasn’t Settled the Fight.

The US Supreme Court has blocked new mail-ballot restrictions for the 2026 midterm elections . But it left broader questions about federal authority unresolved . The court did not say the federal government has no power here .

bloomberg.com

EU Answer to US Banking Deregulation Triggers Political Pushback

EU Answer to US Banking Deregulation Triggers Political Pushback. Brussels is facing pressure to reassess its approach to its landmark banking competitiveness proposal, amid fresh political calls for the bloc to prioritize some elements of the package....

meduza.io

Former Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly seeks to buy Lukoil’s foreign assets

Former Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has assembled a consortium to buy the foreign assets of Lukoil, a Russian oil company that has come under U.S. sanctions . The Financial Times reported that Boehley has secured support from the U. S. government and influential figures in the Persian Gulf with ties to Donald Trump

investing.com

Euro gas treads water near 3-week lows as Tehran hints Hormuz reopening

Euro gas treads water near 3-week lows as Tehran hints Hormuz reopening. ...

investing.com

Italy eyes 2026 deficit under EU 3% cap, raises GDP growth view - report

Italy eyes 2026 deficit under EU 3% cap, raises GDP growth view - report. ...

investing.com

UK business growth slows as inflation pressures build

UK business growth slows as inflation pressures build. ...

marketwatch.com

TV host Maria Menounos lists a beautifully renovated Encino mansion for $7 million

TV host Maria Menounos lists a beautifully renovated Encino mansion for $7 million. TV personality Maria Menounos has listed her longtime Encino mansion for $6.995 million, two decades after she and husband made the sprawling California estate their home....

oilprice.com

$100 Brent Keeping China's Oil Buying in Check, Goldman Says

China's crude oil imports rose for the second consecutive month in August as refiners turned to additional non-Middle Eastern supply . China imported 8.93 million bpd of crude oil in August, up by 6.2%

meduza.io

Russian officials entered public-sector employees’ data into an electronic database without their consent to monitor voter turnout, legal aid project says

Russian officials entered public-sector employees’ data into an electronic database without their consent, legal aid project says . In Khabarovsk, school employees were required to vote for incumbent Mayor Sergei Kravchuk or United Russia State Duma deputy Maxim Ivanov . In the Tula region, officials monitored turnout through a “quiz

france24.com

Football: Full squad train under Zinédine Zidane as tactical changes expected for France

Zinédine Zidane could revert to a 4-3-3 formation with Kylian Mbappé

aljazeera.com

Qatar’s Dakar Rally champ Nasser Al-Attiyah wins Asian Games shooting gold

Qatar’s Dakar Rally champ Nasser Al-Attiyah wins Asian Games shooting gold. Al-Attiyah is the first person to win a gold medal at the Games in the same year as his Dakar Rally triumph....

aljazeera.com

Mirabai Chanu wins Asian Games silver as Ri breaks weightlifting record

Mirabai Chanu wins Asian Games silver as Ri breaks weightlifting record. Chanu finally clinches an elusive Asian Games medal in Japan and Ri Song-gum wins North Korea’s first gold....

aljazeera.com

US senator condemns Netanyahu as a ‘chronic liar’ ahead of UNGA visit

US senator condemns Netanyahu as a ‘chronic liar’ ahead of UNGA visit. US Democratic senator Chris Van Hollen has called Netanyahu a lying war criminal ahead of his visit to UNGA...

aljazeera.com + 1 more

Qatar says ‘no alternative to diplomacy’ as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties

Qatar says ‘no alternative to diplomacy’ as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties . Doha lauded for medi

hindustantimes.com

How middle powers are rethinking espionage

How middle powers are rethinking espionage. Allies are grappling with threats from Russia and China—and perhaps America...

hindustantimes.com

UK authors dominate 2026 Booker Prize shortlist of ‘writing at its best’

UK authors dominate 2026 Booker Prize shortlist of ‘writing at its best’. UK authors dominate 2026 Booker Prize shortlist of ‘writing at its best’...

investing.com

UK regulator proposes giving consumers more search choice on Google

UK regulator proposes giving consumers more search choice on Google. ...

middleeastmonitor.com + 1 more

Al-Sharaa jokes with Trump about giving New Jersey to Israel

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa jokes with Trump about giving New Jersey to Israel . He says he once joked with Trump during a visit to the White House when the US president mentioned his recognition of the Golan Heights .

independent.co.uk

UK pauses multimillion-pound payments to Mauritius as Trump blasts ‘terrible’ Chagos deal

UK pauses multimillion-pound payments to Mauritius as Trump blasts ‘terrible’ Chagos deal. Andy Burnham said the government would ‘work hard’ to find a ‘resolution between the different sides’...

investing.com + 1 more

Turkey says nearly half a million investors affected by funds liquidation

Turkey says nearly half a million investors affected by funds liquidation. ... Turkey regulator says 455,000 investors in liquidated funds. ...

investing.com

China maintains reduced oil imports despite Iran war pressures

China maintains reduced oil imports despite Iran war pressures. ...

cnbc.com

South Korea pushes for Trump summit with renegade North Korea, seeing opportunity for peace

South Korea pushes for Trump summit with renegade North Korea, seeing opportunity for peace. South Korea pushes for Trump summit with renegade North Korea, seeing opportunity for peace...

themoscowtimes.com

Russian Regions Slowly Reimpose Fuel Purchase Limits Amid Ongoing Refinery Attacks

Russian Regions Slowly Reimpose Fuel Purchase Limits Amid Ongoing Refinery Attacks. The new restrictions come after Ukraine struck major oil refineries in Moscow, Samara and Ufa over the past three days....

middleeastmonitor.com

Shin Bet expected to extend restrictions on Israeli airlines flights to UAE

Israel's Shin Bet security agency is expected to extend restrictions on Israeli airlines from operating flights to the United Arab Emirates . The restrictions currently prevent El Al, Israir and Arkia from operating routes to the UAE because they have not received the required security clearances .

independent.co.uk

Man, 22, killed in ‘tragic’ accident at the Colosseum in Rome

Man, 22, killed in ‘tragic’ accident at the Colosseum in Rome. Part of the ancient Roman amphitheatre was closed on Wednesday as a mark of respect...

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Scoop: Trump's Board of Peace to unveil $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan

Trump's Board of Peace will unveil a six-month, $2.45 billion recovery plan for Gaza at a meeting of its members on Wednesday . The 66-project proposal offers one of the most comprehensive roadmaps yet for what the early months of post-war reconstruction and governance in Gaza would look like . The plan is a result of

france24.com

Paris: Cézanne takes centre stage at Paris’ Grand Palais

Cézanne et Nous - Cézanne and Us - runs until January 17 at the Grand Palais in Paris .

france24.com

AI takes centre stage at UN General Assembly

AI takes centre stage at UN General Assembly . New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham among the

france24.com

Cuban delegation walks out during speech of US President

Donald Trump said in UN General Assembly address that the country would ‘fall’ His remarks prompted reactions ranging from outrage to indifference among Cubans .

investing.com

Germany reviews takeover law amid Unicredit-Commerzbank bid - report

Germany reviews takeover law amid Unicredit-Commerzbank bid - report. ...

tass.com + 9 more

Xi Jinping's visit to US to stabilize markets, geopolitical situation — expert

Xi Jinping's visit to the US will mark his second meeting with Donald Trump in the past six months . Xi heads into Trump visit after making China into a global force since 2015 . President Trump has spent weeks dismissing or excusing reports of China's infractions as he’s prepared for the “great honor’

independent.co.uk

David Miliband: Trump to blame for Ebola outbreak that has killed thousands

David Miliband: Trump to blame for Ebola outbreak that has killed thousands. Exclusive: Former foreign secretary takes aim at US president and criticises Labour government for ‘bloody frustrating’ cuts in overseas aid...

axios.com

The All-In-ification of Trump's AI agenda

The "All-In" podcast now feeds ideas and talent directly into the White House . David Sacks helped build Trump's original AI agenda around a simple premise: move fast, sweep away regulatory barriers and treat China as the overriding threat . Sacks is now a powerful outside adviser with direct access to the president .

novaramedia.com

Spain Moves Ahead With US Extradition Case Against Pro-Palestine Millionaire

James ‘Fergie’ Chambers, a wealthy donor to leftwing and pro-Palestine causes, is accused of laundering $7.5m (£5.6m) in Tunisia to support Hamas . His lawyers say he is being targeted for his political views . Under Spanish law, an extradition request cannot proceed

nytimes.com

How China’s Leader Plans to Win the Future With A.I.

How China’s Leader Plans to Win the Future With A.I.. A decade ago, Xi Jinping asked if China could master A.I. His push is remaking the economy, challenging the United States and keeping society under control....

nytimes.com

Chris Wright Sells Trump’s ‘Energy Dominance’ Vision

Chris Wright Sells Trump’s ‘Energy Dominance’ Vision. Chris Wright, the Energy Secretary, speaking before the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Abundance in Houston last week....

nytimes.com

The Big Beautiful Bill Is Starting to Bite Before the Election

The Big Beautiful Bill Is Starting to Bite Before the Election. A free grocery store in Newark could help people cut off from food assistance by the Republicans’ signature achievement, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act....

theguardian.com

Top South African police officer charged with raping woman, 18, and grooming 16-year-old girl

Shadrack Sibiya was already suspended from his role as deputy national police commissioner over allegations he interfered with political killings investigations . He is facing charges of rape, people trafficking, promoting the sexual grooming of a child and two counts of grooming a child .

investing.com

Goldman Sachs says China crude imports likely to stay low

Goldman Sachs says China crude imports likely to stay low. ...

oilprice.com

Oil Set for Longest Losing Streak Since August 2025

Oil prices fell in Asian trading on Wednesday and were on course for a sixth consecutive day of declines . In Wednesday trade in Asia, Brent Crude prices dipped by about 1% to $98.30, after falling on Tuesday below the $100 a

tass.com

Press review: Trump, Zelensky signal Russia deal interest as Moscow eyes fresh US dialogue

Press review: Trump, Zelensky signal Russia deal interest as Moscow eyes fresh US dialogue. Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, September 23rd...

tass.com

Russia ranks sixth worldwide in copper reserves

Russia ranks sixth worldwide in copper reserves. Copper futures for December 2026 delivery rose 2.44% to $6.9275 per pound at the close of trading on September 22, reaching an all-time high...

middleeastmonitor.com

Spanish foreign minister says blocking Gaza aid perpetuates genocide

Spanish foreign minister says blocking Gaza aid perpetuates genocide against Palestinians . José Manuel Albares calls for unrestricted humanitarian access to the territory . Albares stressed the need to ensure that food, medicine and other essential assistance can reach Gaza’s civilian population without obstruction .

independent.co.uk

Moments after ICE shoot Venezuelan man seen in bodycam video

Moments after ICE shoot Venezuelan man seen in bodycam video. A Venezuelan man was shot by a federal immigration agent in Austin , Texas , on Sunday (20 September), video released by police shows....

independent.co.uk

Federal government to spend $30 million to ‘fertility control’ wild horse populations out West

Federal government to spend $30 million to ‘fertility control’ wild horse populations out West. Horses in Nevada have struggled for resources due to overpopulation during drought conditions...

bloomberg.com

The Mishal Husain Show: Why Is Singapore Rich and Unhappy?

The Mishal Husain Show: Why Is Singapore Rich and Unhappy?. At a special edition of The Mishal Husain Show in Singapore, Mishal asks former foreign minister George Yeo why the country is both rich and unhappy. (Source: Bloomberg)...

bloomberg.com

Singapore’s Success May Be Tied to Unhappiness, Ex-Minister Says

Singapore’s Success May Be Tied to Unhappiness, Ex-Minister Says. Behind Singapore’s success may lie a factor with little to cheer — its unhappiness, according to a former top politician in the city-state....

hindustantimes.com

China’s Communist Party faces a generational shift

China’s Communist Party faces a generational shift. Will rising officials be freer thinkers than older ones?...

investing.com

Republicans may have gerrymandered their way into a Texas-sized Latino problem

Republicans may have gerrymandered their way into a Texas-sized Latino problem. ...

investing.com

Thirty thousand mistakes. How red and blue states added non-citizens to the US voter rolls

Thirty thousand mistakes. How red and blue states added non-citizens to the US voter rolls. ...

investing.com

NW Natural’s SiEnergy reaches Texas rate case settlement

NW Natural’s SiEnergy reaches Texas rate case settlement. ...

investing.com

US Senate Democrats seek sanctions over Israeli settlements, bill says

US Senate Democrats seek sanctions over Israeli settlements, bill says. ...

cnbc.com

Texas turning blue may hinge on Democrats harnessing data center opposition

Texas turning blue may hinge on Democrats harnessing data center opposition. Data center opposition is reshaping Texas' 2026 governor and Senate races as voters raise concerns over power, water and utility costs....

cnbc.com

AI drone maker hits $6.4 billion valuation as Ukraine war spurs defense tech

AI drone maker hits $6.4 billion valuation as Ukraine war spurs defense tech. Tekever is one of a number of European defense tech startups raising sizable rounds amid a rearmament campaign from countries in the region....

tass.com

Iran has not drawn on foreign military experience in war with US — ambassador to Russia

Iran has not drawn on foreign military experience in war with US — ambassador to Russia. Kazem Jalali said that Iran relied entirely on the internal potential...

middleeastmonitor.com

US ties Sudanese army leader’s UN visa to ceasefire plan

US ties Sudanese army leader’s UN visa to ceasefire plan. The dispute, first reported by Reuters, threatens to ‌deepen tensions between Washington and Sudan's army .

middleeastmonitor.com + 1 more

Mamdani renews call for Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant to be honoured ahead of New York visit

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani renews call for Netanyahu's arrest warrant to be honoured ahead of New York visit . Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting New York for UN General Assembly .

independent.co.uk

Trump to personally ask Xi to free US expert who tracks North Korea’s nuclear tests: report

Trump to personally ask Xi to free US expert who tracks North Korea’s nuclear tests: report. Trump to ask Xi to free detained US seismologist, his wife tells Reuters...

bloomberg.com

Lula, Bolsonaro Stuck in Tie Ahead of Brazil Presidential Vote

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flávio

meduza.io

Russia’s financial monitoring agency proposes freezing bank accounts of clients whose data matches its registry of terrorists and extremists

Russia’s Federal Financial Monitoring Service, known as Rosfinmonitoring, is proposing to expand the grounds for freezing bank accounts . Banks would be able to halt transactions when a client's data only partially matches the data of a person whose funds are subject to a freeze

aljazeera.com

Yemen government forces claim control of Mount Qarfan in Taiz

Yemen government forces claim control of Mount Qarfan in Taiz. Mountain’s capture disrupts Houthis' defences and impacts their advances along Red Sea coast....

tass.com + 3 more

Russia’s coal production to gain 49% by 2050 to 662 mln tons

Domestic coal supplies are expected to rise from 179 mln tons in 2024 to 199.2m tons in 2030 . The contribution of the coal industry to Russia’s GDP in nominal prices may total $42.7 bln by 2050 .

securelist.com

NightEagle targets Russian companies

NightEagle targets Russian companies. Group has been active since at least 2023 and originally focused on organizations in Asia . Group has now identified attacks by the group targeting businesses in Russia .

france24.com

Fresh drilling for a lost Egyptian queen?

The papers look ahead to US President Donald Trump hosting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping . In other news, a Haitian-born novelist, tipped to

cbsnews.com

Ancient wall found under Paris hotel could confirm origins of city

Ancient wall found under Paris hotel could confirm origins of city. The wall dating from the Gallo-Roman period was discovered beneath a hotel on the Ile de la Cite, a stone's throw from Notre Dame Cathedral....

aljazeera.com + 1 more

As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls

Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to agree to only limited cooperation on AI safety at summit . Trump's China rivalry and ‘AI race’ delusion may endanger US, experts say . US and China, the two world leaders on AI, finally started talks meant to keep the whole world safe from emerging safety risks .

investing.com

Secunet to supply Germany with encryption tech worth up to €1.7bn

Secunet to supply Germany with encryption tech worth up to €1.7bn. ...

investing.com

US air traffic vulnerabilities exposed by old computers, severed cables and stalled upgrades

US air traffic vulnerabilities exposed by old computers, severed cables and stalled upgrades. ...

investing.com

Blueberry Strengthens MENA Presence with CMA Category 5 License and Dubai Office Launch

Blueberry Strengthens MENA Presence with CMA Category 5 License and Dubai Office Launch. ...

investing.com

India stocks higher at close of trade; Nifty 50 up 0.50%

India stocks higher at close of trade; Nifty 50 up 0.50%. ...

tass.com

Risks of creating biological weapons with AI help are real — Brazilian BWC official

Risks of creating biological weapons with AI help are real — Brazilian BWC official. According to Frederico Meyer, US technology company Anthropic recently announced that it had "detected and prevented several attempts by artificial intelligence to create biological weapons"...

tass.com

Brazil’s permanent representative commends Russia’s contribution to strengthening BTWC·

Brazil’s permanent representative commends Russia’s contribution to strengthening BTWC·. The BTWC should serve as a tool for dialogue, transparency, and confidence-building, Frederico S. Duque Estrada Meyer said...

tass.com

Russian forces strike Ukraine’s logistics centers, energy facilities, defense enterprises

Russian forces strike Ukraine’s logistics centers, energy facilities, defense enterprises. The Russian Armed Forces also hit a dry cargo ship carrying military supplies en route to the port of Odessa...

aljazeera.com

China’s swimming prodigy Yu Zidi bags third gold in Asian Games record

China’s swimming prodigy Yu Zidi bags third gold in Asian Games record. The 13-year-old beat the previous 400m Asian Games record, set by China’s Ye Shiwen in 2014, by about 4.5 seconds....

hindustantimes.com

Japan’s Leader Calls on U.N. to Drop ‘Enemy State’ Label

Japan’s Leader Calls on U.N. to Drop ‘Enemy State’ Label. China has used language in the United Nations charter to attack Japan as part of a broad pressure campaign that Tokyo wants Washington to help bring to an end....

investing.com

Kremlin signals before Lavrov-Rubio meeting that its stance on Ukraine peace talks remains unchanged

Kremlin signals before Lavrov-Rubio meeting that its stance on Ukraine peace talks remains unchanged. ...

oilprice.com

Asia's Crude Imports Hit Highest Level Since the Iran War Began

Asia is expected to import 23.96 million barrels per day of crude oil this month, according to data compiled by Kpler . The crude imports in September would be higher than the 23.38 million bpd that arrived in the region in August

tass.com

Iran satisfied with pace of military cooperation with Russia, says ambassador to Moscow

Iran satisfied with pace of military cooperation with Russia, says ambassador to Moscow. According to Kazem Jalali, the cooperation is expanding more rapidly than in the past...

tass.com + 1 more

Three commodity vessels transit Strait of Hormuz on September 22 — Reuters

Only three commodity vessels moved through the Strait of Hormuz in the past day, preliminary tanker-tracking data by Kpler showed . The observable traffic on Tuesday was below Monday’s four vessels that transited the Strait, and well below the 10-day

tass.com

Tokyo must abandon anti-Russian stance to resume dialogue with Moscow — senior diplomat

Tokyo must abandon anti-Russian stance to resume dialogue with Moscow, senior diplomat Andrey Rudenko recalled . The Foreign Ministry issued

middleeastmonitor.com

IRGC says Iran prepared for prolonged war but does not rule out negotiations

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it is prepared for a prolonged conflict with the United States . IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi says negotiations should not be interpreted as a step toward an immediate settlement or peace .

middleeastmonitor.com

Has Trump’s failure to bomb Iran into capitulation backfired, prompting Netanyahu and MBS to pull Washington in the opposite direction?

Trump's failure to bomb Iran into capitulation backfired, prompting Netanyahu and MBS to pull Washington in the opposite direction . Trump has admitted on 9th September that Iran was still standing firm, blaming the midterm elections for the failure of his erratic tactics .

independent.co.uk + 1 more

Cruise ship passenger who jumped overboard was US father-of-three on anniversary trip

Thomas Gigler was traveling aboard the Carnival Panorama with his wife, Michelle . The couple was on the final day of a seven-night Mexican Riviera cruise .

independent.co.uk

Security guard killed by Oktoberfest ride just 10 minutes before end of shift

Security guard killed by Oktoberfest ride just 10 minutes before end of shift. Aleksandar Spasic was working as a security guard at the world-famous beer festival in Germany...

independent.co.uk

Mother accused of stabbing 5 year-old son to death and leaving two siblings critical on family picnic

Mother accused of stabbing 5 year-old son to death and leaving two siblings critical on family picnic. Cyclists discovered the horrific scene in Australia’s remote Blue Mountains and alerted emergency services...

haaretz.com

Foreign Ministry says it is searching for three Bedouin Israelis detained in Egypt six months ago

Foreign Ministry says it is searching for three Bedouin Israelis detained in Egypt six months ago . Israel's Foreign Ministry said it

haaretz.com

Serbia's new Elbit drone factory and the Netanyahu lawyer connection

Serbia's new Elbit drone factory and the Netanyahu lawyer connection. President Aleksandar Vucic unveiled Serbia's first factory for Israeli drones. Israeli lawyer Zion Amir is one of three directors of the company now producing them in Belgrade...

bloomberg.com

EU to Unblock €4.2 Billion for Hungary in Another Win For Magyar

EU to unblock €4.2 billion ($4.8 billion) in funds for Hungary after

scmp.com

Italy’s Colosseum closes after worker dies in accident

Italy's Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli ordered the one-day closure of the Colosseum as a mark of respect . Andrea Moretti, a 22-year-old technician, died

france24.com

Russia attacks four Ukrainian regions overnight

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump in New York for talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly .

nbcnews.com

Trump’s Iran threat at the U.N. and Ole Miss students found dead: Morning Rundown

Trump’s Iran threat at the U.N. and Ole Miss students found dead: Morning Rundown. President Donald Trump speaks to the press at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Monday....

bbc.co.uk

What's at stake when Trump and Xi meet in the US?

What's at stake when Trump and Xi meet in the US?. The BBC’s China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC....

freightwaves.com

Some judicial skepticism of non-domiciled rule in Lujan arguments

Lujan vs. FMCSA is a DACA immigrant who has no special waiver under the non-domiciled CDL rule . Lujan is a plaintiff in the action and made arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals .

investing.com + 1 more

US fixed 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 7.12%, MBA says

US fixed 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 7.12%, MBA says . See 15-year, ARM and

tass.com

US AI Force being created after same pattern as Space Force — expert

US AI Force being created after same pattern as Space Force . Alexander Stepanov also

middleeastmonitor.com

Water station owners hold a sit-in to warn of shortages of oil, spare parts, and filters

Water station owners hold a sit-in to warn of shortages of oil, spare parts, and filters. WATCH: Gaza’s children suffer as they fetch water amid soaring summer temperatures...

haaretz.com + 1 more

John Lennon on the campaign trail: Switzerland votes on the future of its neutrality

Switzerland prepares to vote on the 'Neutrality Initiative' citizens must decide what neutrality actually means .

haaretz.com

Israel's top court delays decision on Oct. 7 state probe petitions until after election

Israel's top court delays decision on Oct. 7 state probe petitions until after election. ...

theguardian.com

Indian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London flotation in years

Indian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London flotation in years . Airtel Money is planning one of the biggest UK listings in years, in a boost for shrinking London market .

hindustantimes.com

Taiwan, trade, Tehran: What's on table for crucial Xi-Trump talks

Taiwan, trade, Tehran: What's on table for crucial Xi-Trump talks. The temporary trade truce between the US and China struck last year is set to come to an end in November and may come up during their talks....

investing.com

Hong Kong exchange to consult on extended trading hours

Hong Kong exchange to consult on extended trading hours. ...

investing.com

Germany’s Uniper signs offtake deal for synthetic green jet fuels

Germany’s Uniper signs offtake deal for synthetic green jet fuels. ...

ft.com

OECD sounds alarm on surging government bond yields

OECD sounds alarm on surging government bond yields. Paris-based forecaster says governments’ debt interest bills are increasing pressure on public finances...

ft.com

Bank of England does not need to raise interest rates, says OECD

Bank of England does not need to raise interest rates, says OECD. Paris-based group says the UK is ‘starting from a different position’ on monetary policy compared with other countries...

independent.co.uk

Supreme Court stays out of custody battle between California couple and surrogate

Supreme Court stays out of custody battle between California couple and surrogate. The five-week-old child was born in Texas after a surrogate refused a California couple’s wishes to have an abortion...

haaretz.com

Two elections, one pivotal moment: Haaretz's U.S. bureau comes to Brooklyn

Haaretz journalists will gather at Congregation Beth Elohim in Brooklyn to discuss the forces reshaping

bloomberg.com + 3 more

AI Concerns Fuel Growing Tech Scrutiny, Backlash

AI Concerns Fuel Growing Tech Scrutiny, Backlash, report suggests that greater exposure will not resolve the unease around the technology . US lawmakers propose sweeping AI restrictions with superintelligence ban .

bloomberg.com

Germany Set to Sign $8 Billion Submarine Deal With India, Envoy Says

Germany is ready to sign an estimated $8 billion deal to build submarines with India . The two

tass.com

IN BRIEF: Kremlin statements on European Russophobic stance, possible Putin-Trump meet

IN BRIEF: Kremlin statements on European Russophobic stance, possible Putin-Trump meet. Dmitry Peskov emphasized that high-level negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement, including those between Russia and the US, would be meaningless without prior preparation at the expert level...

today.com

Trump Welcomes Xi Jinping After UNGA Speech Threatening Iran

The president is set to welcome China’s Xi Jinping to the White House where the escalating AI competition will top their agenda . The visit is drawing rare criticism from a top Republican .

today.com

ICE Under Scrutiny After Incidents in Illinois, Texas, and Michigan

The growing scrutiny comes after an American citizen was hospitalized in Illinois in what authorities say was a case of mistaken identity and a delivery driver in Texas was shot in the back .

arstechnica.com

Small undersea volcanoes may unleash outsized tsunamis

Krakatau, a volcanic island in Indonesia, killed more than 30,000 people when it erupted in 1883 . Scientists still do not fully understand the conditions under which volcanic activity can cause a tsunami .

arstechnica.com

A new report from Europe raises serious alarms about orbital collisions

A new report from Europe raises serious alarms about orbital collisions . In the movie, Russia shoots down a defunct satellite and creates a cloud of debris, leading to serious tension in orbit . The movie is fantastic, a true thriller, and while some liberties were taken with the depiction

tass.com

Russian air defenses show unmatched efficiency repelling Sept 20 attack on Moscow — expert

Igor Potapov emphasized that this level of effectiveness was achieved through the coordinated performance of the

middleeastmonitor.com + 1 more

Israeli drone strike kills 2 Palestinians in southern Gaza despite ceasefire

Israeli drone strike kills 2 Palestinians in southern Gaza despite ceasefire, according to local sources . One Palestinian was killed and others injured, some critically, when an Israeli drone struck a civilian vehicle at a busy intersection on Al-Rashid Street in the Al-Mawasi area west of the city of Khan Younis .

middleeastmonitor.com

EU Council chief warns of ‘de facto annexation’ in West Bank jeopardizing 2-state solution

EU Council chief Antonio Costa warns of ‘de facto annexation’ in West Bank jeopardizing 2-state solution . “In the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, the two- state solution is being jeopardized on a daily basis, he says .

bloomberg.com

Pentagon’s Feinberg Wins Backing From Allies to Keep No. 2 Job

Officials in the Trump administration have backed off an effort to replace Stephen Feinberg . Feinberg was indispensable to a

meduza.io

Rapper GeeGun reportedly opened fire on staff at his Moscow home several months ago. He denies it.

Telegram channels Mash and Shot, as well as Ksenia Sobchak, said rapper GeeGun (real name Denis Ustimenko) opened fire on staff at his Moscow home in the early hours of July 4 . He accused one guard of pedophilia and shot him, wounding him in the arm and leg .

nbcnews.com

The U.S. economy before and after the Iran war, in five charts

The U.S. economy before and after the Iran war, in five charts. Gas and diesel prices at a Allsup's gas station on Aug. 13 in El Paso, Texas....

ft.com + 2 more

McDonald’s bets on chicken to win back diners as beef prices soar

Fast-food chain aims to grow share in booming chicken market in bid to kick-start sluggish US sales . McDonald's plans hand-breaded chicken expansion and new menu items as part of $8.5 billion modernization push .

tass.com

Hainan steps up efforts to develop international consumption hub

Hainan steps up efforts to develop international consumption hub. Offshore customs supervision regime is expected to provide a major boost to Hainan’s retail sector...

tass.com

Smuggled Western arms from Ukraine end up in Africa, Middle East — Russian envoy

weapons and military equipment are being transported by sea from Ukraine to countries in the Middle East and Africa

haaretz.com

Lacks charisma, but doesn't generate hate: On the campaign trail with the man who could unseat Netanyahu

Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot is accessible to the public but isn't magnetic . Despite a bad sign in the polls,

militarywatchmagazine.com

AI-Assisted U.S. Intelligence ‘Almost Started a War’ with China Over False Nuclear Deliveries to Iran

AI-Assisted U.S. Intelligence ‘Almost Started a War’ with China over False Nuclear Deliveries to Iran, sources say . The report was generated with assistance from an AI chatbot . It was presented in the familiar format of a conventional military intelligence product. It was then circulated within the U.

france24.com

Pope Leo XIV visit expected to boost Lourdes economy

The town of Lourdes in southern France will be the second stop on Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the country . 150,000 people are expected to attend a mass led by the pontiff at the

aljazeera.com

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Teams, top players, schedule, format, matches

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Teams, top players, schedule, format, matches. The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with 24 qualification spots up for grabs....

aljazeera.com

As Xi meets Trump, who’s winning their trade war?

As Xi meets Trump, who’s winning their trade war?. Trade war has been central to Trump's presidency, but it didn't slash US deficits. Meanwhile, China recorded a surplus....

investing.com

StandardAero partners with GMR Aero Technic for India engine support

StandardAero partners with GMR Aero Technic for India engine support. ...

marketwatch.com

HSBC addresses the concerns that are gripping the stock market — and dismisses most of them

HSBC addresses the concerns that are gripping the stock market — and dismisses most of them. Strategists at the bank recommend leaning into technology stocks, especially in the U.S. and Asia, and European banks....

tass.com

West turns Ukraine into global illegal arms trade hub — Russian delegation in Vienna

Russia's chief delegate to the Vienna talks on military security and arms control Yuliya Zhdanova stressed that the

tass.com

Ukraine loses nearly 1,400 troops in special op zone over past 24 hours — Defense Ministry

Russian Battlegroup North units took control over the Krasny Yar and Potikhonovo

government.ru + 4 more

Meeting of the Heads of Government Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the expanded format

Meeting of the Heads of Government Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the expanded format . Meeting is being chaired by Mikhail Mishustin . The meeting took place on the sidelines of the SCO Heads of government Council meeting .

middleeastmonitor.com

German foreign minister rejects Trump’s call to quit International Criminal Court

Germany's foreign minister rejects US President Donald Trump’s call for countries to withdraw from the International Criminal Court . ‘It is part of the rules-based order,’ says Johann Wadephul . Trump on Tuesday opened the UN General Assembly debate in New York by branding the court “an evil group of

independent.co.uk + 9 more

The Latest: China’s Xi to kick off visit to Washington with a rare planeside welcome from Trump

Xi Jinping to begin 3-day US visit with rare airport welcome from Trump . President Trump greeted Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews, the U.S. military base 13 miles southeast of the White House in Maryland . Xi Jinping was personally greeted by Donald Trump as he landed in the US for his first state visit in 11 years

bloomberg.com

India’s Election Body Under Fire After Report of Voter Roll Rift

The Election Commission of India came under fire from opposition groups after a media report highlighted alleged internal divisions

themoscowtimes.com

2 Climbers Found Dead on Russia’s Second-Highest Mountain Peak

2 Climbers Found Dead on Russia’s Second-Highest Mountain Peak. The climbers went missing on Sunday while attempting a highly challenging ascent of Mount Dykhtau....

tass.com

Russia distances itself from two items on UN General Assembly agenda

Russia distances itself from two items on UN General Assembly agenda. They concern the 'temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine' and the 'international residual mechanism for criminal tribunals'"...

rt.com

Baltic states try secret dip into EU defense purse – media

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania hope to receive an extra €500 million for military drones, Finnish newspaper Iltalehti has reported . The Baltic states have secretly asked the European Commission for hundreds of millions of euros to boost their defense against drones, citing an alleged Russian threat . Moscow has repeatedly rejected claims that it has aggressive designs against

middleeastmonitor.com + 1 more

Israeli election committee bars candidate from Knesset race over Gaza war opposition

Knesset member Ofer Cassif is known for his opposition to the policies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government toward the Palestinian people . The decision was made following a request submitted by Netanyahu's Likud party against Cassif, with the case to be referred to the Supreme Court .

cbsnews.com

Wife of scholar detained in China wants Trump to press Xi to release him

Wife of scholar detained in China wants Trump to press Xi to release him. Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups say is a "black site" in China....

defensenews.com

Germany wants to manufacture American PAC-3 interceptors to help meet global demand

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has lobbied U.S. defense leaders to allow the production of PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles in Germany . Pistorius’ comments in Berlin on Wednesday offer more details about an agreement struck with his U. S. counterpart Pete Hegseth .

techcrunch.com

Spotify’s is giving you the keys to its recommendation algorithm with US launch of ‘Taste Profile’

Spotify is rolling out Taste Profile to Premium users in the U.S., letting listeners see how

techcrunch.com

PitPro’s first tire-changing robot goes live in Canada

PitPro’s first tire-changing robot goes live in Canada. The startup says its automated system can change four tires in under 15 minutes....

tass.com

Economic growth in developing Asia projected at 5% in 2026 — report

Economic growth in developing Asia projected at 5% in 2026 — report. India is still the leader in the region in terms of growth rate, ADB experts said...

middleeastmonitor.com

Egypt rejects annexation, displacement, calls for Palestinian state

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly made the remarks on behalf of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during a summit on Palestine and the two-state solution held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York . He thanked the UK, France, and Canada, which co-chaired the summit,

bloomberg.com

Burnham Stands by Comments That UK Is in Hock to Bond Markets

Andy Burnham said the UK has left itself “overexposed’ to

declassifieduk.org

Labour council’s Palantir shares soar as by-election looms

Camden Council’s investments in Palantir, the controversial AI company with ties to the Israeli military, have increased by over 1,200% since October 2023 . The surge in value is exposed in new Freedom of Information disclosures provided to the Palestine Solidarity Campaign . More than 60 companies in question have been identified by

thecanary.co

Assange family expecting a new addition

Stella and Julian Assange have announced that they are expecting their third child . Julian has also flagged his return to public life and activism, with the re-activation of his official X account .

france24.com

Thomas Chatterton Williams on how Covid-19, George Floyd protests affected US social justice

Thomas Chatterton Williams says the left became disillusioned during Obama's second term . He says the discourse shifted initially for the left, but this also impacted the right . His latest book is entitled "Summer of Our Discontent: The Age of Certainty

aljazeera.com

‘They told me to go back to my country’: Inside the UK’s wave of racism

‘They told me to go back to my country’: Inside the UK’s wave of racism. From street attacks to political rhetoric, xenophobia is becoming quotidian....

aljazeera.com

Has the US outgrown the two-party system?

Has the US outgrown the two-party system?. Josh Rushing, Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave on the Democrats, Republicans and whether a third choice is possible....

aljazeera.com

Pakistan must ‘catch up’ with India in T20 cricket, says coach Hesson

Pakistan must ‘catch up’ with India in T20 cricket, says coach Hesson. Pakistan could face India in the knockouts of the Asian Games, where the world champions won gold in 2023....

theguardian.com

Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez hails ‘historic meeting’ with Donald Trump in New York

Interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, did not say whether she would visit her snatched predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, in jail . The former foes met at a five-star hotel in Manhattan a few blocks from Trump Tower .

tass.com

US envoy Whitaker dismisses claims of Russia’s alleged conflict plans against NATO

US envoy Whitaker dismisses claims of Russia’s alleged conflict plans against NATO. The US Permanent Representative to NATO urged against overreacting to drone incidents in European countries...

tass.com

FSB detains Moscow resident for planning to blow up motorcade with high-ranking official

FSB detains Moscow resident for planning to blow up motorcade with high-ranking official. The detainee planned to carry out a terrorist attack in the Moscow Region...

middleeastmonitor.com

Palestinian legislative election nomination applications to open Saturday

The Palestinian Central Elections Commission announced Wednesday that it will begin accepting applications for the Palestinian Legislative Council starting Saturday . The application period will last 12 days, including official holidays . Legislative elections are scheduled for Nov. 28, while early voting for security forces will take place on Nov. 26 .

france24.com

How US players are reshaping France and the continent

Melissa Bell is the author of "Sous l'influence americaine", an investigation into American interference in France and Europe . She tells us about

france24.com

Trump ramps up his war on the media

US media outlets are suing the Trump administration after it removed their press credentials and banned them from covering the White House . CNN, Politico and MS NOW are

nbcnews.com

Capt. Sully Sullenberger speaks out about Alzheimer’s diagnosis: ‘I’ve done harder things’

Capt. Sully Sullenberger speaks out about Alzheimer’s diagnosis: ‘I’ve done harder things’. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger in Washington, D.C., in 2019....

aljazeera.com

Priests Against Genocide hold shroud with names of children killed in Gaza

Priests Against Genocide hold shroud with names of children killed in Gaza. Priests Against Genocide hold shroud with names of 300 children killed in 'ceasefires' in Gaza, the occupied West Bank...

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‘US interests will be targets’: Houthis warn Washington against supporting Saudi-led strikes

‘US interests will be targets’: Houthis warn Washington against supporting Saudi-led strikes. “... We will consider any American interests around us to be targets and we will not exclude anything,” Houthi adviser Thawr said....

investing.com

Canada 10-year yield climbs as bond selling resumes

Canada 10-year yield climbs as bond selling resumes. ...

investing.com

Canada’s defence spending surge faces procurement and industrial capacity gaps

Canada’s defence spending surge faces procurement and industrial capacity gaps. ...

defensenews.com

Europe’s push to reduce US reliance is reshaping the defense space market

Demand for sovereign satellite capabilities is growing in Europe as governments seek greater control over access to relevant infrastructure . The push comes after restrictions by the U.S. on satellite access in Ukraine and the Middle East over the past two years .

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Russia says to seek investigation into US violations of UN obligations

Russia says to seek investigation into US violations of UN obligations . "Unfortunately, the current secretary

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Japan is reaching for the sword again

Japan is the first country in the world to manufacture Patriot surface-to-air missiles under license . Japan plans to equip four additional Aegis-capable destroyers with state-of-the-art missiles . The acquisition of 400 missiles (Block IV and Block V variants) is planned by the end of the 2027

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Film show: Brad Pitt and his dog take on the wilderness in 'Heart of the Beast'

Brad Pitt heads into the Alaskan wilderness with his four-legged co-star in "Heart of the Beast" Robert Pattinson takes on a controversial TV host in "Primetime

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Super El Niño could cause 451,000 excess deaths worldwide

Extreme heat linked to this year’s ‘super El Niño’ could cause up to 451,000 excess deaths worldwide in the six months to February 2027 . The number of extremely hot days is expected to rise by 44%, with Nigeria, Indonesia and Sudan among the countries likely to be most affected .

freightwaves.com

A Look at How Loblaw and EAIGLE Are Bringing Automated Gates to a National Distribution Network

Loblaw Companies, Canada’s largest food retailer with roughly CA$61 billion in annual revenue, has been running automated gate technology at what its transportation team describes as the flagship facility for its entire network . EAIGLE, based in Markham, Ontario, markets the platform as AVAC .

freightwaves.com

Federal indictments target nearly $600K in interstate cargo theft tied to Memphis

Federal prosecutors have charged three men in two cargo theft investigations involving nearly $600,000 in losses . The cases affected commercial freight carriers and companies operating in West Tennessee . One investigation centers on Arista computer networking switches and other commercial freight stolen during summer 2024 .

ft.com

Why Germany’s ‘chancellor-in-waiting’ is biding his time

Why Germany’s ‘chancellor-in-waiting’ is biding his time. Hendrik Wüst, the popular premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, is seen as the most likely successor to Friedrich Merz...

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Iran’s president to address UN after Trump threatens ‘annihilation’

Iran’s president to address UN after Trump threatens ‘annihilation’. US secretary of state Marco Rubio to meet Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov as Donald Trump set to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping...

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Lavrov holds talks with Rubio in New York

Lavrov holds talks with Rubio in New York. The talks began with no opening remarks for the press and continued in a closed format...

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Russia hopes new UN chief to launch arbitration over US violations — MFA

Russia hopes new UN chief to launch arbitration over US violations — MFA. Russia will continue to insist that this issue be resolved as soon as possible, Kirill Logvinov said...

middleeastmonitor.com

British banks urged to avoid financing Israeli settlements ahead of UK trade ban

British lawmakers urged banks and financial institutions to avoid new financial commitments linked to Israel’s E1 settlement project . The lawmakers, members of the all-party Britain-Palestine group, made the call in a letter to financial institutions warning of potential legal, sanctions

independent.co.uk

Parents say hospital told them to drive 4 hours with their dead infant’s body in backseat to get his remains home

Parents say hospital told them to drive 4 hours with their dead infant’s body

bloomberg.com

German Far Right Wargames Policy Agenda With Overture to Merz

Germany's far-right party laid out a hardline policy blueprint that it said could

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Colombia withdraws from ICJ genocide case under Israel-aided new president

Colombia withdraws support for South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice . Move comes under the country’s new, far-right president Abelardo de la Espriella, whose election win followed hacking, tampering and rigging by Israeli firms . He is also closely aligned with the Trump regime .

aljazeera.com

Can flurry of New York diplomacy lead to US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough?

Can flurry of New York diplomacy lead to US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough?. Analysts say a deal this week is unlikely - core disagreements between Washington and Tehran remain unresolved....

hindustantimes.com

US diesel prices hit record high: Could rising fuel costs trigger a stock market crash?

US diesel prices hit a record high as fuel costs rise, raising concerns about the economy

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India foreign minister says reiterated concerns over Russia sanctions act to Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held talks in New York

oilprice.com

China's 80% Grip on Iranian Oil Looms Over Trump-Xi Summit

China appears to be spotlighting its influence over Iran to gain leverage during negotiations with its chief geopolitical rival . Expectations for a US-China breakthrough on Iran at the upcoming summit in Washington are low .

defensenews.com

German defense minister sees smooth sailing in parliament for his record defense budget

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says lawmakers have shown “much agreement’s 2027 budget request . Pistorius is asking parliament to approve nearly €140 billion ($160 billion) for defense next year, combining €109.7 billion from the core ministry budget . The committee session Wednesday was part of ongoing scrutiny before the Bundest

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Instructor admits to being ‘grossly negligent’ in fatal shooting at Letterkenny Army Depot

Sean Stark, 38, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for the shooting death of 18-year-old PFC Krystofer Lopez at Letterkenny Army Depot in Pennsylvania earlier this year . The family of Lopez, 18, has shared the details of their conversations with investigators .

arstechnica.com

America gave up its rare earth edge. China took full advantage.

The scientists who gave the group that name in 1794 created a misnomer . Cerium alone is about as common in the Earth’s crust as copper .

tass.com

Upcoming winter in Ukraine could trigger irreversible processes, expert warns

Upcoming winter in Ukraine could trigger irreversible processes, expert warns. Oleg Popenko said that preparations for the heating season had completely failed...

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Russia, Iran discuss cooperation in Africa

Russia, Iran discuss cooperation in Africa. The sides exchanged views on current issues on the international and regional agenda, the Russian Foreign Ministry said...

independent.co.uk

Second man to be executed over 2005 triple homicide at Texas home

Second man to be executed over 2005 triple homicide at Texas home. Ker’Sean Ramey, 41, is set to die by lethal injection, a week after the other man convicted in the killings was put to death...

bloomberg.com

Turkish Opposition’s Key Presidential Contender Goes Independent

One of Turkey's most prominent opposition politicians and a potential presidential contender resigned from his party

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Goldman Sees Gasoline-Price Blowback If US Bans Diesel Exports

A US ban on diesel exports would rapidly fill domestic storage, depress the fuel’s prices and

thecanary.co

UEL excludes both fossil fuel and border companies from investments

The University of East London (UEL) has announced its commitment to exclude both fossil fuel and border industry companies from its investment portfolio . This victory comes as part of the Fossil Free and Divest Borders campaigns coordinated by student-led campaigning charity People & Planet . It makes UEL the fifth UK university to commit to both

hindustantimes.com

Islamabad sealed off ahead of Imran Khan's party's march, hospitals on alert: ‘Preparing for invasion’

Islamabad sealed off ahead of Imran Khan's party's march, hospitals on alert: ‘Preparing for invasion’. Imran Khan's three sisters and hundreds of party activists in recent days have also been detained ahead of the protest march....

freightwaves.com

Uber Freight makes ‘significant, multi-year’ bet on Europe with Krakow hub

The Krakow facility is expected to open in 2027 and will become Uber Freight’s second European location alongside its existing operations in the Netherlands . The company declined to disclose the amount it expects to spend on the expansion .

freightwaves.com

Greenbrier racks up $600 million in new railcar orders

Freight car builder Greenbrier received orders for 3,400 new railcars worth about $600 million during its fiscal fourth quarter . The company said the volume provides a foundation as it enters fiscal 2027 . The Saudi order includes tank cars for phosphoric acid and molten sulfur ladings, along with intermodal railcars

investing.com

Factbox-US companies face rise in cyber attacks

Factbox-US companies face rise in cyber attacks. ...

themoscowtimes.com

Russian Managers Take Control at Western Companies Seized by the Kremlin

Leading business figures in Russia have said the latest asset seizures should serve as a warning signal to Europe

tass.com

US sanctions could make ICC operations impossible, lawyer says

The ICC could lose access to US financial and technology services without special authorization from the US

independent.co.uk

American-born Pope Leo praises US radio and TV preacher on eve of his beatification

American-born Pope Leo praises US radio and TV preacher on eve of his beatification. Fulton Sheen, who died in 1979, was an enormously effective evangelist who in some ways pioneered televangelism with his 1950s television series...

haaretz.com

Two new very Jewish films reveal a curious reluctance to use the J-word

For the French film 'Just an Illusion,' I haven't found one mainstream British review that uses the

bloomberg.com

UN to Help Six Nations Get More Value From Critical Minerals

UN selected six countries across Africa and Asia to receive support aimed at helping them extract more value

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Golan will remain Syrian, vows President al-Sharaa at UN

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told the UN that the contested Golan Heights region will remain Syrian after Colombia last month recognized Israeli sovereignty over the strategically important territory . The Syrian leader also used his second turn at the UN rostrum to denounce repeated Israeli strikes on his country .

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Iran’s Pezeshkian says country will not surrender to U.S.

Iran’s Pezeshkian says country will not surrender to U.S. President Donald Trump said he could annihilate Iran if no deal was reached . In a wartime address to the 193-member UN General Assembly, he said threats would only ‌

investing.com

Wall St falls as oil ticks up, yields rise ahead of US-China summit

Wall St falls as oil ticks up, yields rise ahead of US-China summit. ...

techcrunch.com

YouTube will let you build your own algorithm with AI

YouTube will let you build your own algorithm with AI. ouTube’s new custom feeds let users describe the videos they want to see in their own words, then use Gemini to build a personalized feed around the request....

tass.com

Russia views any military cargo for Kiev as legitimate target — diplomat

Russia views any military cargo for Kiev as legitimate target — diplomat. Maria Zakharova added that Vladimir Zelensky is "touring the world in search of support"...

tass.com

Russia’s top female tennis star Andreeva advances at 2026 Singapore Open

Russia’s top female tennis star Andreeva advances at 2026 Singapore Open. Mirra Andreeva is now set to play in the next round of the tournament against Canada’s 6th-seed Leylah Fernandez...

tass.com

India to begin mass production of new laser anti-drone system — newspaper

India to begin mass production of new laser anti-drone system — newspaper. The platform underwent successful testing in August 2025...

tass.com

As many as 17 people killed by bear attacks in Russia

As many as 17 people killed by bear attacks in Russia. The highest death toll was recorded in the Krasnoyarsk Region...

tass.com

IN BRIEF: Foiling official's motorcade bombing, Kiev agent detention in Crimea

IN BRIEF: Foiling official's motorcade bombing, Kiev agent detention in Crimea. Moscow resident was a member of a terrorist organization, while 18-year-old Kerch resident was detained on suspicion of treason...

middleeastmonitor.com

16% of Israel’s 1st-time voters back Eisenkot’s party: Poll

The poll, conducted by Israel's Channel 12 in coordination with Midgam, surveyed 1,521 people and had a margin of error of 4.4%. Overall, 39% of first-time voters said they favored opposition parties, compared with 37% who favored parties in the governing coalition .

middleeastmonitor.com

Palestine issue featured prominently at UN General Assembly despite US visa refusal

Palestine issue featured prominently at UN General Assembly despite US visa refusal . US refused to grant Abbas and Palestinian officials visas to attend the meetings . Palestinian official: Preventing Abbas from attending the General Assembly ‘proved to be a failure’

bloomberg.com

Chanel CEO Plans To Keep Investing in China

Chief Executive Officer Leena Nair says China is still an important market . She spoke with David Rubenstein for an upcoming episode of The David

bloomberg.com

Russian Tycoon’s Personal Networks Helped Beat EU on Sanctions

Russian tycoons Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman are the most

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Britain finally acts against Israel’s illegal settlements – because people forced it to

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced new sanctions targeting Israel’s illegal settlements . A year ago, I was in the West Bank – Palestinian land that is illegally occupied by Israel . In the village of Beit Ijza, I met Sa’adat Gharib and his family and their home had been completely boxed in

freightwaves.com

Dual labor shocks in 2028? UPS, West Coast port bargaining to overlap

The International Longshore and Warehouse union and the Pacific Maritime Association's contract is set to expire on July 1, 2028 . One month later, the five-year master contract that governs benefits and work conditions for UPS drivers and parcel handlers will end .

ft.com

European diesel prices climb over prospect of US export ban

European diesel prices climb over prospect of US export ban. Any move by Washington to suspend foreign sales would be ‘catastrophic’ for global supplies, analysts warn...

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Russia Brands Exiled YouTuber Yury Dud ‘Terrorist and Extremist’

Russia's financial intelligence agency, Rosfinmonitoring, has added journalist Yury Dud to its terrorist and extremist registry . There is no known criminal case against Dud on terrorism-related charges . In April 2022, Russia’s Justice Ministry designated Dud a ‘foreign agent’ In November, he was sentenced in absentia

tass.com

Unfriendly actions won't go unanswered, Russian Permanent Mission to EU says of sanctions

Unfriendly actions won't go unanswered, Russian Permanent Mission to EU says of sanctions. Moscow views the EU's anti-Russian restrictive measures as illegitimate and unfounded, the commentary stated...

rt.com

Queen Ursula’s new ‘boyfriend’ should make Putin smile

Ursula von der Leyen's public courtship of Mark Carney has turned into one giant excuse to gush about him while he sat in front of her . Carney has made it clear that he's playing the field, and that any commitment is welcome in that context .

rt.com

Trans agenda is ‘normalization of sadism’ – US author (VIDEO)

A.J. Rice has warned that the US Democratic Party has embraced a transgender agenda that amounts to ‘the normalization of sadism’ The party has been ‘captured by madness’ and will revive trans policies if it regains Congress, he said . Rice argued that activists have gained significant influence in

middleeastmonitor.com

Israeli government’s policies jeopardizing country’s security: French foreign minister

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said that policies pursued by the Israeli government were jeopardizing the country’s security . He described what he described as Israel's refusal to fulfill its responsibilities under US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan and developments in the occupied West Bank .

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Israel hits back at UN with AI mockery, doubles down on anti-Palestinian policies

Israel hits back at UN with AI mockery, doubles down on anti-Palestinian policies. Smotrich accuses UN chief Guterres of 'incitement,' Ben-Gvir tells Qatar to take in expelled Gazans, while Netanyahu shares AI video showing UN members as parrots...

haaretz.com

Opposition party leader Lieberman says Jordan should control Palestinian Authority-run West Bank

Yisrael Beiteinu chairman proposed that Jordan have security and administrative control in

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Iran President Defends Country’s Right to Nuclear Enrichment

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country has no interest in developing atomic weapons but won't give up the right to develop nuclear technology for economic

nbcnews.com

Chris Spatola, ESPN college basketball analyst, dies suddenly at 47

Chris Spatola, ESPN college basketball analyst, dies suddenly at 47. SiriusXM host Chris Spatola in Minneapolis in 2019....

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Can Ethiopia’s seven-group rebel alliance challenge Abiy Ahmed?

Seven armed groups formed an alliance to overthrow the government . There are fears of a renewed war in Ethiopia after seven armed

investing.com

Bernstein reiterates Royal Caribbean stock rating amid Sandals deal

Bernstein reiterates Royal Caribbean stock rating amid Sandals deal. ...

investing.com

Florida fund sues New York Times for records concerning editorial standards

Florida fund sues New York Times for records concerning editorial standards. ...

marketwatch.com

Musk praises China’s leadership and pushes for AI regulation ahead of state dinner

Musk praises China’s leadership and pushes for AI regulation ahead of state dinner. Elon Musk has had a friendly relationship with China, which has proved advantageous for Tesla....

oilprice.com

Copper Erases Tariff Selloff as Shanghai Stockpiles Hit Three-Year Low

Copper closed Tuesday a hair below its all-time high, extending its winning streak to six sessions . Chinese buyers restocked ahead of back-to-back holidays and warehouse inventories in Shanghai and London . Three-month copper on

militarytimes.com

Active-duty airman pronounced dead at off-base housing in Italy

The airman was assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, located at Aviano Air Base, Italy . The cause of death is currently under investigation . The death follows the passing of another Aviano airman last month .

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North Korea Tests New Hypersonic Missile

North Korea’s Missile Administration Bureau tested a new weapon on Sunday, demonstrating the rapid technological development of the weapon systems . The test did not have any adverse impact on the security of neighboring countries and is an extension of the regular activities of the Missile Administration .

themoscowtimes.com

Putin Says Election Turnout Shows Russians Support Military Agenda

Putin Says Election Turnout Shows Russians Support Military Agenda. "Such a high, even record, number of people who came out and voted shows that the people of Russia support our efforts aimed at strengthening the country," he said....

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Russian Military Helicopter Briefly Entered Polish Airspace

Russian military Mi-8 helicopter entered Polish airspace on September 23 at 11:08 a.m., Polish military said . The helicopter, flying from the Kaliningrad region, crossed about 300 meters (984 feet) into Polish airspace and remained there for 42 seconds . Poland scrambled fighter jets and put ground forces and equipment on alert .

tass.com

Russia helps India overcome energy fallout from US aggression against Iran — MFA

Russia helps India overcome energy fallout from US aggression against Iran — MFA. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko emphasized the peaceful use of nuclear energy...

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Iranian president rejects Trump’s terrorism accusation, says Iran ‘victim of terrorism’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected US President Donald Trump’s characterization of Iran as a sponsor of terrorism Wednesday . He said Iran's leader had been killed ‘without any justification,’ referring to the US-Israeli military attacks against Iran that began earlier this year . He also accused Israel of targeting

therealnews.com

Brazil’s intelligence agency warns of high risk of US interference in Brazilian elections

The Brazilian Intelligence Agency (ABIN) has raised the risk of external influence and interference by the United States in Brazil’s 2026 elections to a ‘critical level’ The report was sent to the Presidency, the Supreme Electoral Court, and the Ministry of Justice . In it, the agency points to escalating pressure from

meduza.io

Putin says lines at polling stations ‘show that Russia cannot be intimidated.’ In Moscow, people waited hours for paper ballots due to a system glitch.

Long lines formed at polling stations in Moscow on Sunday, September 20, largely because voters were unable to get paper ballots for several hours due to a malfunction in the electronic voter list system . Opposition leaders in Russia had called on people to come to polling stations at noon on

france24.com

Why is France's Gen Z turning to Catholicism?

More than 21,000 catechumens have been recorded so far in 2026 . How can this renewed interest in the Catholic faith be explained?

france24.com

Pope Leo XIV to trace back French ancestry, spiritual roots on visit to France

Pope Leo XIV is a grandson of European immigrants with family roots in Normandy . His spiritual roots in French Catholicism run deeper

bbc.co.uk

Watch: Moment pilots eject as RAF jet crashes in Anglesey

Watch: Moment pilots eject as RAF jet crashes in Anglesey. The two pilots ejected from the jet before crash and sustained minor injuries....

nytimes.com

Trump Officials May Undo Nursing Home Mandates for Reporting Covid

Trump Officials May Undo Nursing Home Mandates for Reporting Covid. A nursing home in Worthington, Pa. During the peak years of the Covid pandemic, more than 200,000 nursing home residents and staff died after being infected by the disease....

cnbc.com

Trump faces Xi as strains with allies complicate U.S. pressure on China

Trump faces Xi as strains with allies complicate U.S. pressure on China. As Trump prepares to meet Xi, strains with U.S. allies are complicating Washington’s efforts to marshal pressure against an increasingly resilient China....

oilprice.com

Glencore Joins Project Vault With $500 Million Cobalt Commitment

Glencore committed $500 million to VaultCo, the Export-Import Bank public-private partnership sourcing critical minerals for a US government stockpile . The commitment makes Glencore the fourth supplier named to Project Vault

tass.com

US chooses not to join anti-Russian statement on Ukraine at UN

US chooses not to join anti-Russian statement on Ukraine at UN. The statement was read out by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga...

tass.com

New projects to export gas to China being actively advanced — Russian MFA

New projects to export gas to China being actively advanced — Russian MFA. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said that Russia and China have long developed robust energy cooperation that is becoming increasingly stronger each year...

tass.com

Nuclear arms unlikely to be deployed in Lithuania soon despite parliament consent — expert

Nuclear arms unlikely to be deployed in Lithuania soon despite parliament consent — expert. Ruslan Pankratov said there is a gap between repealing Article 137 and the actual arrival of nuclear weapons on Lithuanian soil...

independent.co.uk

Second man arrested in death of Black woman found hanging from a tree in Mississippi

Second man arrested in death of Black woman found hanging from a tree in Mississippi. Tasia Fortune’s death has attracted widespread attention because the manner of death recalled lynchings in the Southern state...

bloomberg.com

US-British Military Base in Chagos Risks Staying in Limbo for Years

US-British Military Base in Chagos Risks Staying in Limbo for Years. Britain’s control of a military base used by the US in its war with Iran is in limbo after Donald Trump again rejected a deal over its future....

maritime-executive.com

Diego Garcia Deal Ditched: What Happens Next?

Diego Garcia Deal Ditched: What Happens Next?. Following a televised discussion between President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at the UN General Assembly in New York, the Diego G......

investing.com

Poland stocks lower at close of trade; WIG30 down 0.79%

Poland stocks lower at close of trade; WIG30 down 0.79%. ...

defensenews.com + 1 more

Air Force, civilian staff dispute status of China Aerospace Studies Institute

On Oct. 1, the Air Force will eliminate all 10 civilian positions at the China Aerospace Studies Institute . The move will effectively end the institute, even as the service says CASI’s mission will continue . Civilians affected by the restructuring will stay in their current positions until further notice and will be evaluated for reassignment

tass.com

Russia opens 137 schools of creative industries in 68 regions

Russia opens 137 schools of creative industries in 68 regions. Deputy Culture Minister Zhanna Alekseyeva said the history of Russian cities needs a modern interpretation to attract younger tourists...

tass.com

Limited Ukraine ceasefires cannot lead to settlement — Rubio

Limited Ukraine ceasefires cannot lead to settlement — Rubio. The US Secretary of State believes that it still potentially alleviates some of the global pressures...

independent.co.uk

US couple reveal how last minute decision saved them from Nepal floods that killed 1,400 people

US couple reveal how last minute decision saved them from Nepal floods that killed 1,400 people. Mita and Hemant Parikh from Suwanee, Georgia were in the country on a pilgrimage when disaster struck...

independent.co.uk

Trump’s bizarre sitting ritual prompts speculation as he shows Macron around gilded NYC apartment

Trump's bizarre sitting ritual prompts speculation as he shows Macron around gilded NYC apartment .

bloomberg.com

Italy Approves Return of Nuclear Power After Four-Decade Ban

Italy Approves Return of Nuclear Power After Four-Decade Ban. Italy has approved a law that will once again allow the country to produce nuclear energy, nearly four decades after it was first banned....

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U.S. invites Vladimir Putin to December’s G20 summit in Miami

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the invitation, saying the Trump administration hopes Putin accepts . Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow won’t pause the war for Ukraine talks . Russia is ready for talks aimed at achieving a ‘just peace’ in Ukraine, Lavrov said .

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🔴Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex assault

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday for sexually assaulting one-time TV production assistant Miriam Haley . Weinstein’s sentencing followed a legal odyssey spanning more than six years after his 2020 conviction was overturned . A jury found Weinstein guilty again at a retrial last year.

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A Nor’easter Could Slam the East Coast This Week (or Not)

A storm could bring heavy rain to New York this week, but forecasters warned the exact path was still very uncertain . The forecast for this weekend became

ft.com + 1 more

Trump’s diesel ban would hurt America and help China

Trump’s Diesel Export Ban Push would Threaten Fuel Supply in UK, Brazil . Brazil and the UK racing to secure the fuel .

independent.co.uk

Trump’s Canada tariffs force family-owned California winery to sell business, including 10 vineyards

Trump’s Canada tariffs force family-owned California winery to sell business, including 10 vineyards. ‘It was a very hard decision for myself and my family,’ says California winemaker Ron McManis...

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‘Mushroom cloud of smoke and flames’: Toledo residents’ lives upended by deadly Brent Industries explosions

Two Brent Industries workers who were on shift at the time of the explosion were killed . Members of the surrounding community say they are experiencing symptoms of chemical exposure, and that they are not getting the answers they need from Brent Industries or the Environmental Protection Agency .

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What the media isn’t telling you about Burnham’s support for Saudi Arabia

Andy Burnham sent a Royal Air Force plane to Saudi Arabia for ‘defensive’ aerial refuelling in the kingdom’s war against the Houthis . RAF Voyagers refuelled US jets during two strikes that the Pentagon said ‘more likely than not’ resulted in 281 civilian casualties, Declassified

thecanary.co

WATCH: Blairite former Labour adviser wants opponents of war with Russia jailed

Former Blair adviser Paul Richards wants peace activists jailed if they oppose the madness of a war with Russia . Richards, a co-founder of Blairite pressure group ‘Progress’, apparently likes to do away with the ‘red’ pretence and cosy up to the hard right . He told far-right GB

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Despite UN diplomacy, the US and Iran are still headed toward more war

Despite UN diplomacy, the US and Iran are still headed toward more war . The two sides remain very far from each other . The key blockage is Trump’s refusal to lift the naval blockade on Iran, even if Tehran agrees to open the Strait of Hormuz .

aljazeera.com

‘They kill, we are punished’: Iran calls out Western hypocrisy

‘They kill, we are punished’: Iran calls out Western hypocrisy. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel and the US of applying ‘double standards’....

nytimes.com

‘It’s Really Busy Out There’: Storms in the Pacific Threaten Hawaii and Mexico

‘It’s Really Busy Out There’: Storms in the Pacific Threaten Hawaii and Mexico. An already busy Pacific hurricane season got a lot busier this week....

nytimes.com

He Changed the World of Organ Transplants. Would He Die Waiting for His Own?

He Changed the World of Organ Transplants. Would He Die Waiting for His Own?. A New York transplant surgeon’s experience waiting for a heart transplant laid bare the challenges of a system he had spent decades trying to fix....

investing.com

US senators aim to fast-track Chinese vehicle ban this week as Xi visits

US senators aim to fast-track Chinese vehicle ban this week as Xi visits. ...

investing.com

U.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.03%

U.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.03%. ...

investing.com

Spain stocks lower at close of trade; IBEX 35 down 0.62%

Spain stocks lower at close of trade; IBEX 35 down 0.62%. ...

tass.com

Kiev uses high-ranking foreign guests as ‘human shields’ — Russian delegate in Vienna

Russian delegate Yuliya Zhdanova recalled that the Moscow had repeatedly warned foreign nationals of the need to leave

tass.com

US does not intend to control Venezuelan oil revenues indefinitely — Rubio

US does not intend to control Venezuelan oil revenues indefinitely — Rubio. According to the US State Secretary, the current mechanism is designed to ensure the money went to benefit the Venezuelan people...

tass.com

Russia reserves right to proportionate response to NATO, EU actions — diplomat

Russia reserves right to proportionate response to NATO response to EU actions, diplomat says .

tass.com

Russia’s agriculture exports to Malaysia soar five-fold in January-August 2026

Russia’s agriculture exports to Malaysia soar five-fold in January-August 2026. The top three agricultural products by value in the reporting period included rapeseed oil, other agricultural goods and soybean oil...

tass.com

Grossi delayed visit to ZNPP amid security threats from Kiev — diplomat

Grossi delayed visit to Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant amid security threats from Kiev

rt.com

Is Israel committing genocide in Lebanon? RT reports (VIDEO)

More than 4,300 people have been killed in just over six months, including over 250 children and 130 medical professionals . The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention and Doctors Against Genocide have accused Israel of pursuing a “genocidal policy of absolute destruction,’s

middleeastmonitor.com

US does not want to see ‘additional flashpoint’ in West Bank, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Middle East does not need an ‘additional flashpoint’ amid ongoing regional tensions . ‘It’s not my view. The president has made it clear … that we don’t want to see additional flashpoints there,’ he says .

independent.co.uk

Three new lawsuits claim Six Flags roller coaster caused major brain injuries

Three new lawsuits claim Six Flags roller coaster caused major brain injuries. The X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California has had design problems since it opened in 2002, the lawsuit alleges...

haaretz.com

How big is Die Linke's antisemitism problem – and could it keep it from power in Berlin?

Potential coalition partners are demanding that the far-left party confront antisemitism in its ranks . But party

bloomberg.com

Houthi's War Efforts, Iran Support Sustained With Chinese Imports

Houthi's War Efforts, Iran Support Sustained With Chinese Imports. An examination of Chinese cargo seized en-route to a Houthi-controlled city reveals an array of commercial goods that can also be used to assemble ballistic missiles and drones....

bloomberg.com

UK Orders Audit After Migrant Boats Breach Border Defenses

Two boats of migrants landed on UK shores without being intercepted this week . First such arrivals in more than a

therealnews.com

Baltimore residents fight City Council over controversial data center bill

Baltimore, Maryland, currently has a moratorium on new data center development . A proposed City Council bill has residents nervous that the door is creaking open for data centers to come into the city . Residents opposed to the bill say they want a full data center ban, not stricter guidelines .

meduza.io

EU court overturns 2024 and 2025 sanctions decisions against former Russian senator Oleg Tkach (but he remains on the sanctions list)

EU court overturns 2024 and 2025 sanctions decisions against former Russian senator Oleg Tkach . The General Court of the European Union annulled the Council of the EU’s September 2024 and September 2025 decisions to keep former Federation Council member on the sanctions list .

meduza.io

‘I was literally in prison.’ Owner of Lady Gaga fan account with 480,000 followers returns as reports identify him as a Belarusian protest prisoner.

The owner of a Lady Gaga fan account on X said he had been offline for two years because he was arrested in early 2024 ‘for protesting against the government’ and sentenced to two years in prison . The Telegram channel Ostorozhno said the author is Kirill N., a 32-year-old from Minsk

investing.com

US crude inventories rise while fuel stocks decline, EIA says

US crude inventories rise while fuel stocks decline, EIA says. ...

oilprice.com

Dangote's Kenya Refinery Project Launches This Week at Up to $20B

Kenya breaks ground September 30 on the Dangote-backed East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu . It would serve Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo . Disclosed financing for

tass.com

New US sanctions not to affect India’s oil purchases from Russia — expert

India will negotiate with the US from a position of strength and that strength will see that President Trump gives waiver

tass.com

Russian exports to Egypt up 15.6% to $5.9 bln in January-July

Russian exports to Egypt up 15.6% to $5.9 bln in January-July. Exports from Russia to Egypt totaled $5.9 billion in the reporting period...

independent.co.uk

81-year-old Texas man seen struggling with tough job to pay wife’s cancer bills sparks community outpouring

81-year-old Texas man seen struggling with tough job to pay wife’s cancer bills sparks community outpouring. Donald Johnson said he works delivering luggage because nowhere else will hire him...

independent.co.uk + 1 more

Feds launch investigation into officials in charge of running Epstein’s estate and paying victims: report

Federal prosecutors in New York City have reportedly opened an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime lawyer and accountant . Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke are facing an investigation .

independent.co.uk

Iranian president accuses US of ‘terrorism’ and flouting international law in defiant UN speech

Iranian president accuses US of ‘terrorism’ and flouting international law in defiant UN speech. ‘We will never bow our head or bend at the knee,’ said the Iranian leader Masoud Pezeshkian...

meduza.io

Russian units of Auchan, Nestlé, Lemana PRO (formerly Leroy Merlin), and FM Logistic get new executives under Putin-ordered temporary control

Russian units of Auchan, Nestlé, Lemana PRO, and FM Logistic get new executives under Putin-ordered temporary control . The Kremlin said the companies were placed under temporary control because they were from countries Russia considers unfriendly .

aljazeera.com + 3 more

Argentina to UN: Falkland Islands are a ‘national cause’

Argentina's President Javier Milei says the 'principle of self-determination does not apply' to the Falkland Islands . Argentina steps up its Las Malvinas claim as tensions with the UK grow over offshore oil drilling .

investing.com + 1 more

US open to extending China trade truce, or bigger deal, Bessent says after meeting with He

The U.S. and China have agreed to extend their trade truce through January 10, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says .

marketwatch.com

10 places where thousands of homeowners face higher insurance bills after FEMA updated its flood maps

FEMA redrew flood maps across America this summer and could mean bigger housing bills for homeowners who now

axios.com

Chicago proposes 12-month moratorium on new data centers

Chicago could halt new data center development within city limits for a year . Data centers' demand for electricity and water could affect residents' utility bills and the environment . At least a half-dozen major U.S. cities, including Seattle, Charlotte, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Oklahoma City, have temporarily halted or restricted new

meduza.io

Russia weighs charging heavy 5G users for international data as part of its VPN crackdown. For now, the country’s 5G is Android-only.

The fee could take effect on October 1, the BBC Russian Service said . One source in the telecommunications industry said authorities want to use the fee to target VPN services outside the Kremlin . The deadline for introducing the surcharge was later pushed back until at least the fall .

meduza.io

New fundraiser raises money for warm clothes for political prisoners in Russia’s frigid Far North

Russia’s prison system does not provide thermal underwear at all . Anyone sent to a Russian prison or penal colony faces harsh conditions, especially in the Far North . The campaign does not accept donations made with ruble-denominated cards and urges people who travel to Russia not to donate .

bbc.co.uk

UK military jamming other nation's satellites to defend itself, BBC told

UK military jamming other nation's satellites to defend itself, BBC told. The RAF has already been using a ground-based system for the past year, a source has said...

hindustantimes.com

Mehul Choksi's lawyer Vijay Aggarwal denied bail in UK

Mehul Choksi's lawyer Vijay Aggarwal denied bail in UK. The women referenced in court as the key witnesses in the sexual assault case have anonymity under UK law....

hindustantimes.com

Oil prices today: Why crude is falling while diesel prices surge on Trump export ban plan

Oil prices today: Why crude is falling while diesel prices surge on Trump export ban plan. Oil prices stay near two-week lows as Gulf supplies improve, while diesel prices surge on Trump's proposed US diesel export ban....

freightwaves.com

Houston Freight Tightened Fast: No. 2 in 2 Weeks

Houston's truckload market flipped from one of the softest in the country to the second-tightest of 135 markets tracked by FreightWaves SONAR in less than two weeks . The reversal is a warning signal for shippers and brokers with outbound freight exposure in the region that procurement conditions can shift rapidly even

freightwaves.com

New report: US imports fell 4.5% in year after Liberation Day tariffs

U.S. imports fell 4.5% in the 12 months following the April 2025 ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcement, according to a Descartes Datamyne report . The pullback in imports helped reduce the U. S. trade deficit, the report said .

investing.com

Race to evacuate war-damaged Gaza buildings after deadly apartment block collapse

Race to evacuate war-damaged Gaza buildings after deadly apartment block collapse. ...

oilprice.com + 10 more

U.S. Energy Secretary: Blunt Tool of Banning Diesel Exports Doesn't Work

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has publicly opposed calls for a ban on US diesel exports . Wright said restricting exports would leave refiners with excess diesel inventories, forcing them to cut refinery output . Lower refinery runs, he warned, would tighten supplies of other fuels, ultimately driving up costs . A ban would also remove a key incentive

tass.com

Russia not to pause special military operation for talks in any format — Lavrov

Russia not to pause special military operation for talks in any format — Lavrov. The Russian top diplomat stressed that Europe wanted to gain a respite and replenish the depleted military arsenals of the Kiev regime...

tass.com + 1 more

Russia’s annual inflation at 6.22% as of September 21, ministry says

Inflation stood at 0.06% for the week of September 15-21, 2026 . Consumer

rt.com

The Carpathian Eight: An alliance in the mountains – or a supply route for the next war?

The Carpathian Eight (C8) initiative has turned the Carpathians into a test of how far its neighbors will follow Kiev’s lead . The initiative is intended to unite nations, some of which do not officially supply weapons to Ukraine but wish to foster “good-neighborly relations’

meduza.io

Newsweek’s Polish edition: CIA warned Poland that Russia could damage undersea cables between Europe and the U.S.

CIA warned Poland of potential Russian hybrid threats as well as a possible provocation involving the banking system . Newsweek journalists Dominika Długosz and Mariusz Gierszewski said threat may involve undersea telecommunications infrastructure .

owenjones.news

How Theresa May saved my politics

Oli Dugmore's new book The Fall of the West: How They Really Lost It is out this week . We discussed the role of my colleagues in the Western media in Israel’s genocide of the Palestinian people . And yes, I discussed how Theresa May saved my politics .

scmp.com

Marco Rubio defends Xi Jinping’s US visit as essential despite deep disagreements

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the welcome planned for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday . He said it would be ‘irresponsible’ for the world’s two largest economies to avoid talks

aljazeera.com

Israel’s destruction leaves Lebanon’s border villages in ruins

Israel’s destruction leaves Lebanon’s border villages in ruins. Israel’s destruction leaves Lebanon’s border villages in ruins...

investing.com

Groupe Beneteau H1 2026 slides: profitability turns as US exit cuts losses

Groupe Beneteau H1 2026 slides: profitability turns as US exit cuts losses. ...

investing.com

Columbus McKinnon at sidoti conference: debt cut and synergy push

Columbus McKinnon at sidoti conference: debt cut and synergy push. ...

tass.com

Witkoff, Kushner confirm US’ interest in resolving Ukrainian conflict — Lavrov

Witkoff, Kushner confirm US’ interest in resolving Ukrainian conflict — Lavrov. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow on September 5...

tass.com

Russia’s industrial output flat in January-August 2026 — statistics service

Russia’s industrial output flat in January-August 2026 — statistics service. The highest year-on-year growth rates were recorded in the manufacture of transport equipment, including aircraft and shipbuilding in the reporting period...

middleeastmonitor.com

The Iran War and representation beyond election day

Mike Rogers and Ashley Hinson called for a swift end to the Iran war after previously supporting President Donald Trump’s authority to conduct the campaign . Their statements form part of a wider debate about political representation during the war .

thecanary.co

A Lebanon between memory and loss — Artist exhibition review

Lebanese photographer Amal Ghamlooch exhibited On the Shore of Dreams at Studio 12 in Camberwell, south London . Over two days, the small space on Addington Square filled with images of the coast in Lebanon, shot on film over several years .

maritime-executive.com

Indian Seafarer Union Demands Action as Another Ship is Attacked in Hormuz

Indian Seafarer Union Demands Action as Another Ship is Attacked in Hormuz. India’s Forward Seamen’s Union is calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government for more action as it reports that another Indian seafare......

bbc.co.uk

Family 'heartbroken' after mother and three children died in fire

Family 'heartbroken' after mother and three children died in fire. Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children, Leo, 16, Ellis, 8, and Prudence, 7, died in Bootle on Tuesday....

freightwaves.com

What Freight Operators Should Actually Be Watching

Sean Dehan, COO and Chief Strategy Officer of Truckstop, breaks down Truckstop strategy and the freight market view on FreightWaves Today . Dehan says spot overflow is the clearest signal of tightening conditions . Flatbed freight posting its strongest year-

oilprice.com

Imperial Oil Becomes First Major Alberta Energy Company to Oppose Separatism

Imperial Oil chief executive John Whelan has stated his opposition to Alberta separatism . Imperial Oil is the first major energy company in the province to take a public position on the movement . "A united Canada is the strongest position

techcrunch.com

Zoox grounds Atlanta test fleet after workers report toxic gas exposure symptoms

Zoox grounds Atlanta test fleet after workers report toxic gas exposure symptoms. The Amazon-owned company launched an investigation after a worker submitted an OSHA complaint....

middleeastmonitor.com

French activist files complaint alleging torture during 2025 Gaza flotilla

French political scientist Thomas Guenole says he has filed a complaint alleging torture by Israeli individuals . He says he was detained and mistreated during the 2025 Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza . He thanked the French gendarmes who received his complaint for their ‘remarkable professionalism’

middleeastmonitor.com

Libya seeks balanced partnerships, rejects foreign dependency: Al-Menfi

Libya seeks balanced strategic partnerships that preserve its sovereignty . Presidential Council Chairman Mohamed al-Menfi said Libya will not replace one form of foreign dependency with another . He said sovereignty also means protecting the rights and dignity of Libyans from violations .

meduza.io

Russia’s Supreme Court proposes cutting juries to four members and allowing judges into jury deliberations

Russia’s Supreme Court has drafted a plan to reform jury trials . The proposal would create a panel comprising both jurors and a professional judge . The judge could join the jurors in the deliberation room to clarify issues that arise during voting . The plan would also allow people over 65 to serve as jurors if they are willing and

tass.com

No breakthrough in US-Iran contacts yet, but exchange of ideas continues — Rubio

No breakthrough in US-Iran contacts yet, but exchange of ideas continues . U.S

tass.com

Russia’s total gas output up 3.4% to 446.5 bcm in January-August — statistics service

Russia’s total gas output up 3.4% to 446.5 bcm in January-August — statistics service. Natural gas production over the eight-month period totaled 379 bcm, up 3.8% year-on-year...

tass.com

US fears conflict to ‘metastasize’ beyond Ukraine — Rubio

US fears conflict to ‘metastasize’ beyond Ukraine — Rubio. According to the US State Secretary, the American side raises this issue in multiple meetings in multiple countries...

independent.co.uk

Police investigating death of British man found in Sicily commune ‘rule out suicide’

Police investigating death of British man found in Sicily commune ‘rule out suicide’. Police are looking into the possibility Benjamin Braithwaite died during an erotic game gone wrong, according to reports in Italy...

haaretz.com

European countries restrict defense supplies to Israel, disrupting naval buildup

European countries restrict defense supplies to Israel, disrupting naval buildup. Israeli military officials say European countries are withholding components for German-built Israeli warships and denying vessels port access, as the IDF seeks to expand the navy's strategic role...

thegrayzone.com

Portugal vs Wales: UEFA Nations League – teams, start, lineups, Ronaldo

Portugal vs Wales: UEFA Nations League – teams, start, lineups, Ronaldo. Portugal bring their Nations League defence against Wales, with Cristiano Ronaldo eyeing 1,000 goals before retirement....

aljazeera.com

Jerusalem Daily: World leaders condemn Israel at UN

Jerusalem Daily: World leaders condemn Israel at UN. Palestinians protest Israel’s prison visit bans as settler pogroms continue across the occupied West Bank....

maritime-executive.com

Captain Killed in Russia’s Latest Attack on Merchant Shipping

Captain Killed in Russia’s Latest Attack on Merchant Shipping. Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service and its Ports Authority are reporting that the master of a cargo ship was killed in an attack by Russia on Septem......

investing.com

US CDC confirms first measles-related death of 2026

US CDC confirms first measles-related death of 2026. ...

investing.com

BHP’s Escondida copper mine in Chile reports fatal accident

BHP’s Escondida copper mine in Chile reports fatal accident. ...

marketwatch.com

Businesses are growing at the fastest pace in over four years. Why war and inflation aren’t slowing the U.S. economy down.

The U.S. economy appears to have sped up in the early fall . Expensive gas, higher

tass.com + 1 more

If Europeans hadn’t cheated, Ukraine could have remained within 1991 borders — Lavrov

Russia's top diplomat noted that the Europeans had failed to suppress their age-old instinct to lie and try to achieve their goals by criminal means . Ukraine could have

bloomberg.com

Trump y Rodríguez hablaron sobre deuda y elecciones en Venezuela

Trump y Rodríguez hablaron sobre deuda y elecciones en Venezuela. Read the story in English...

bloomberg.com

Microsoft to Spend $10 Billion in Gulf Through 2030

Microsoft Corp. will spend $10 billion through 2030 in four Persian Gulf countries - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the

canarymedia.com

Should we get excited about California’s latest virtual power plant?

California has yet to take full advantage of rooftop solar, backup batteries, and other. This is California Wire, a weekly newsletter from Jeff St

nbcnews.com + 4 more

FBI investigating hacking group’s claim of massive breach of agent info

FBI investigating hacking group’s claim of massive breach of agent info . Hacker group ShinyHunters claims to have detailed data on thousands of FBI employees . None of the data has been leaked yet, but it included ‘names of current and former agents’

aljazeera.com

Wolfsburg terminate Christian Eriksen’s football contract by mutual consent

Wolfsburg terminate Christian Eriksen’s football contract by mutual consent. The 34-year-old has been recovering from an on-pitch collapse in June during a friendly between Denmark and Ukraine....

haaretz.com

Kushner, Blair urge Gaza demilitarization at UN General Assembly sidelines

Former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair said Gaza 'must be fully demilitarized' for Gaza

axios.com + 1 more

Trump to Venezuela's Rodriguez: Elections need to happen

Trump emphasized the need to keep oil flowing, relations warm and that Venezuela's elections are on the horizon, White House sources say . He did not insist on a future election date in his meeting with Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez . Venezuela has one of the world's

france24.com

'Breakthrough' archeological find could confirm location of Paris's original settlement

The stone-and-wood structure could confirm the location of the ancient city of Lutetia . It

freightwaves.com

Grocer Wegmans to invest in supply chain upgrades

Grocer Wegmans plans to build a modern refrigerated distribution center in its hometown of Rochester, New York, to support perishable operations and consolidate storage of general merchandise at its Pottsville, Pennsylvania, warehouse . The new temperature-controlled warehouse, which will house fresh produce, meat and seafood, deli and restaurant food, is

middleeastmonitor.com

‘A Big Victory’ – Palestine Chronicle Wins Two-Year Legal Battle

A US federal court dismissed the lawsuit against the Palestine Chronicle and its editor, Dr. Ramzy Baroud, after the three plaintiffs asked to withdraw it . The suit sought to link the Chronicle to their captivity in Gaza through its publication of reports by Palestinian journalist Abdallah Aljamal .

meduza.io

Russia has 2.5 trillion rubles more cash in circulation than at the start of the year. The central bank wants lenders scrutinizing where it comes from.

The Bank of Russia will issue new recommendations asking banks to look more closely at where their clients’ cash comes from . Russia has seen a steady shift toward cash since March 2026 . The move away from banks and toward cash is linked to businesses’ demand for cash .

france24.com

Holy regulation? Pope in Paris to press case for 'disarming' AI

A papal visit to France usually draws much attention to the symbiotic love-hate relationship between the church and a secular state of mostly-lapsed Catholics . This new American pope seems genuinely popular here in France .

cbsnews.com + 1 more

Ambassador says son is fighting for his life after attack in West Bank

Neria Leiter, the son of Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter was seriously injured in a car-ramming attack in the West

aljazeera.com

US says it is open to talks with Cuba if it changes government

US says it is open to talks with Cuba if it changes government. Marco Rubio made comments after Trump called Cuba a 'failed state' at the UN, prompting Cuban delegation to walk out....

hindustantimes.com + 1 more

Dominican leader urges UN to step up backing for Haiti mission

Dominican leader urges UN to step up backing for Haiti mission. UN-ASSEMBLY/DOMINICAN:Dominican leader urges UN to step up backing for Haiti mission... Dominican leader urges UN to step up backing for Haiti mission. ...

cnbc.com

As Trump and Xi meet, Chinese automakers could be a Pandora's box for U.S. auto industry

As Trump and Xi meet, Chinese automakers could be a Pandora's box for U.S. auto industry. Trump’s meeting with Xi comes as U.S. automakers and lawmakers push to keep restrictions on Chinese vehicles and manufacturers....

news.usni.org

Taiwan Transfers Coast Guard Patrol Vessel to the Philippines

The decommissioned Kinmen, one of four 500-ton Taipei-class patrol vessels commissioned between 2001 and 2008, appeared registered under the Philippines with the name BLING NO.1 on Sept. 16 . The West Philippine Sea (WPS) Foundation officially handed over the deed of ownership of the vessel to the Philippine Coast

axios.com

Dems grapple with how to pace the AI race

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar introduced legislation Wednesday to ban superintelligence and pause advanced development until a new, Cabinet-level Department of Artificial Intelligence sets guardrails . Sen. Elizabeth Warren has backed a pause on advanced artificial intelligence, but she's stopped short of endorsing a ban on superintelligence .

bloomberg.com

France Warns of Wider Russian Threat in UN Face-Off With Lavrov

France's top diplomat warned of the dangers of increasing Kremlin aggression ahead of a tense United Nations

meduza.io

Russian state officials say ruling party United Russia won 58% in last weekend’s parliamentary election. Independent analysts estimate it was really 34–35% without manipulation.

Independent analysts estimate it was really 34-35% without manipulation . United Russia officially won 58% of the vote — more than in the prewar election of 2021 . The count is still underway, and experts are working with incomplete data .

scmp.com

Paraguay’s president urges UN to let Taiwan in, calls island’s exclusion ‘a stain’

Paraguay's president urges UN to let Taiwan in, calls island’s exclusion ‘a stain’ Santiago Pena told the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday that his country “is not neutral’

france24.com + 3 more

Zelensky says Putin using fighters from 47 countries in Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Putin of using third-country fighters from 47 countries to prosecute Moscow's war against Ukraine . Zelenski says Putin using citizens from 47 nations to fight Ukraine . Russian strikes kill seven in Ukraine, Zelenky says .

aljazeera.com + 1 more

Israel’s ambassador to the US says son injured in West Bank car-ramming

Israel's ambassador to the US says son injured in West Bank car-ramming attack . Palestinian shot dead as

aljazeera.com

US lawmakers seek sanctions for Israel’s ‘E1’ West Bank settlement plan

US lawmakers seek sanctions for Israel’s ‘E1’ West Bank settlement plan. Project would effectively cleave Palestinian territory in half and has prompted widespread international condemnation....

freightwaves.com

Specialty Wine and Car Parts:

The U.S. announced it would outright ban imports of Canadian dairy, alcohol, and large-displacement motorcycles . It's the latest turn in a dispute that’s been building for months . The ban isn’t really about shielding a vulnerable domestic market from Canadian competition .

investing.com + 1 more

Exclusive-US drafted memo condemning UK over West Bank sanctions. It was never released

Exclusive-US drafted memo condemning UK over West Bank sanctions was never released . It was never

ft.com

Zuckerberg to unveil new AI products as Meta’s Muse app tops charts

Zuckerberg to unveil new AI products as Meta’s Muse app tops charts. Social media group’s personal AI ‘agent’ that can shop and schedule has become most downloaded app in US...

oilprice.com

Hormuz Supply Crisis to Change LNG Market Forever

The Strait of Hormuz crisis has turned roughly 20% of global LNG supply into something buyers now have to treat as interruptible . Nearly seven months after traffic through the strait collapsed, LNG exports from Qatar and

militarytimes.com

Last operational HH-60G Pave Hawk completes final flight

Two weeks ago, a divestment ceremony and final flight was held for the last operational Pave Hawk from the California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing . The aircraft from the 129th supported missions following hurricanes Katrina, Ike and Harvey as well as carrying crews during Afghanistan deployments, assisting in more than 300 combat saves

techcrunch.com

Modal Motors is trying to cut China out of electric motors entirely

Modal Motors is trying to cut China out of electric motors entirely. The startup is working on small, light motors with no rare earth magnets that are suited for drones, fans, and robots....

rt.com

‘Journalism must be independent’ to remain relevant – Bangladeshi editor

Khairul Alam has told RT Journalism that media outlets must remain ‘independent of political power’ to remain relevant . Alam, editor of DBARTA24 and former General Secretary of the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) spoke to RT on Wednesday on the sidelines of the International Forum ‘Dialogue about

haaretz.com

How Netanyahu, Israel's pariah premier, will gaslight the globe at the UN

Netanyahu's shticks and soundbites are aimed at the voters back home . This year

scmp.com

Indian sailor killed in attack on vessel in Hormuz, India and Oman authorities say

An attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz killed an Indian sailor, Omani and Indian authorities say . Iran has sought to impose its control over the maritime conduit for Gulf oil and gas .

hindustantimes.com

Russia pounds Kyiv with drones, killing 2 and wounding 41 before Zelenskyy’s UN address

Russia pounds Kyiv with drones, killing 2 and wounding 41 before Zelenskyy’s UN address. Russia pounds Kyiv with drones, killing 2 and wounding 41 before Zelenskyy’s UN address...

hindustantimes.com

India, other G4 nations express 'strong concern' at lack of progress on UNSC reform

India, other G4 nations express 'strong concern' at lack of progress on UNSC reform. India, other G4 nations express 'strong concern' at lack of progress on UNSC reform...

hindustantimes.com

Zelenskyy calls Putin ‘Patient Zero’ of war, urges more sanctions against Russia at UNGA

Zelenskyy calls Putin ‘Patient Zero’ of war, urges more sanctions against Russia at UNGA. Zelenskyy at UNGA called Putin “Patient Zero” of war and urged stronger Russia sanctions along the lines of Russia sanctions act....

independent.co.uk

Man attempting to rollerblade across America killed in hit-and-run

Man attempting to rollerblade across America killed in hit-and-run. Joachim Lanham spoke with his family the day of the fatal crash, telling them how much he loved cross-country roller skating...

independent.co.uk

One of Texas’ top smokehouses is taking brisket off the menu because of soaring beef prices and inflation

One of Texas’ top smokehouses is taking brisket off the menu because of soaring beef prices and inflation. Several barbecue joints across Texas have been forced to close entirely as owners report being in ‘survival mode’...

bloomberg.com

Spanish PM Sanchez on Morocco, China and Next ECB President

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez sits down with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua to discuss the EU's dependency on China

bloomberg.com

Whitman on US Climate Regulations, Midterm Elections

Whitman on US Climate Regulations, Midterm Elections. Whitman on U.S. Climate

thecanary.co

Guga hunt could return next year as first minister rules out law change

First Minister John Swinney confirmed that the Scottish government has ‘no intention’ of changing the law . This is despite a record-breaking petition calling for the controversial hunt to be outlawed . Gannets are otherwise protected from killing, but a specific provision in

nytimes.com

Where Is the U.S. Beating China on A.I., and Where Is It Lagging?

China and the United States are locked in an A.I. race that both sides see as decisive to

tass.com

Lavrov voices support for Cuba amid US blockade at meeting with country’s top diplomat

Lavrov voices support for Cuba amid US blockade at meeting with country’s top diplomat. Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed unwavering support for Havana's legitimate demand for an immediate and complete end to the US trade, economic and financial blockade...

france24.com

REPLAY: Ukrainian President Zelensky addresses the UN General Assembly

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged world leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues and

aljazeera.com

Ivory Coast vs Ghana: AFCON 2027 qualifier, kick-off time, lineups, teams

Ivory Coast vs Ghana: AFCON 2027 qualifier, kick-off time, lineups, teams. A star-studded opening to AFCON 2027 qualifying sees Real Madrid's Yan Diomande lead Ivory Coast against depleted Ghana....

aljazeera.com + 3 more

Trump administration to defend its ban of major news outlets in court

Trump administration to defend its ban of major news outlets in court on Wednesday afternoon . CNN, MS NOW and Politico are scheduled to make their case to a US district judge . A judge on Wednesday appeared skeptical of Trump administration arguments justifying the ban, but he did not immediately grant the news outlets' request for a temporary restraining order

nytimes.com

As Trump Welcomes Xi, More Americans Have a Positive View of China

As Trump Welcomes Xi, More Americans Have a Positive View of China. Experts attribute the changing mood to fading memories of the coronavirus pandemic, awareness of China’s tech innovations and disaffection with President Trump’s trade wars....

hindustantimes.com

Jamaica celebrates that its reparations case against Britain referred to final appeals court

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Canada's Anand on Trade Tensions, Arctic Security, China

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Sergey Sosedov, Russian music critic and TV presenter, dies at 58

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scmp.com

Donald Trump built a US$5 million White House helipad. Don’t expect Xi Jinping to use it

US President Donald Trump has been very eager to show off to Chinese leader Xi Jinping his new US$5 million White House helipad . While Xi might act impressed and compliment the US president on his latest building project .

scmp.com

Grief and pain flow at hearing for Canadian suicide poison vendor Kenneth Law

Kenneth Law pleaded guilty in May to aiding in the suicide of 14 people in Canada . Law has admitted that he proactively looked for customers in online forums where he advised people how to end their lives .

aljazeera.com

As major powers act unilaterally, experts say UN faces crisis in New York

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rt.com

Inside NATO’s online propaganda machine

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thecanary.co

Palestinian Football Association appeals to CAS over settlement clubs

Palestinian Football Association has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) The dispute stems from a complaint submitted by the Palestinian FA to FIFA . FIFA has not closed the settlement clubs file . The ongoing legal appeal coincides with the start of Israel’s national team campaign in the UEFA Nations League .

canarymedia.com

New York, California ramp up fight against Trump’s offshore wind deals

The enormous blades and hubs of offshore wind turbines are sprawled across a waterfront lot in Brooklyn . The energy firm Equinor is storing components here

freightwaves.com

Tesla wins lead role in 2,500-truck electric Class 8 order

Tesla won the lead supplier role in a 2,500-truck battery-electric Class 8 order that its organizers say will nearly double the U.S. electric Class 8 fleet . The trucks are being ordered through ZET SCALE, the Zero-Emission Truck Shipper-Carrier Alliance Leading Electrification, a program the two

freightwaves.com

Next phase for autonomous railcar technology in commercial service testing

Parallel Systems has advanced its autonomous railcar program from an initial two-mile demonstration to a broader second testing phase on Genesee & Wyoming short lines in Georgia . The operational milestone comes as part of the company’s effort to establish a lower-cost rail alternative for short-haul container freight .

investing.com

Russian envoy Dmitriev is heading to US for talks with Trump administration, sources say

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investing.com

UPS diverts F-35 parts to Hong Kong, China takes possession - Bloomberg

UPS diverts F-35 parts to Hong Kong, China takes possession - Bloomberg. ...

ft.com

Rosneft billions fed Kremlin-backed money laundering network

Rosneft billions fed Kremlin-backed money laundering network. FT investigation shows the state oil group’s hard currency was at heart of Russia’s efforts to circumvent sanctions...

rt.com

Wired for War: The empire’s propaganda wing honors Palantir

Peter Thiel will receive the ‘2026 Axel Springer Award’ at a ceremony in Berlin on Thursday . Thiel serves the same globalist agenda as Germany’s Axel Springer media monolith is about to award its highest honor to Palantir founder .

haaretz.com

Under Israel's right-wing government, West Bank land marketing and housing starts plunge

Under Israel's right-wing government, West Bank land marketing and housing starts plunge. Since January 2023, land for just 3,662 housing units has been marketed in the West Bank – an annual pace 38 percent lower than in 2022...

axios.com

Cook nudges three Senate races toward Democrats

Kansas and South Carolina were reclassified with a nudge toward Democrats in the latest analysis from the closely watched Cook Political Report . To win the Senate, Democrats must net four seats in November .

maritime-executive.com

India’s Cochin Shipyard to Work With Synergy Marine to Grow Commercial Work

India’s Cochin Shipyard to Work With Synergy Marine to Grow Commercial Work. As the latest step in the efforts to expand India’s role in commercial shipbuilding and repair, the state-owned Cochin Shipyard, which is the largest......

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XPRIZE Wildfire winners spotted fires within 10 min—but couldn’t stop them

Wildfire detection from space and firefighting drones featured among the finalists honored in the $11 million XPRIZE Wildfire competition . The competition’s First Prize track for space-based wildfire detection challenged teams to accurately detect all fires across a large swath of Australia within 10 minutes .

arstechnica.com

Discord age verification rolls out today with changes spurred by user backlash

Discord is rolling out an age-verification system that estimates each user's age and requires some users to prove they are old enough to access age-restricted content . It will take a few days for the global system to reach all user accounts .

arstechnica.com

YouTube promises custom feeds and a lot more AI later this year

The annual Made on YouTube event has just wrapped up, offering an early look at the features you can expect to come to Google's dominant online streaming platform in the coming months . With Custom Feeds, you'll be able to add new tabs to the interface with content of your choice .

arstechnica.com

Former NASA chief sounds alarm on China's lunar "exploration" plans

Former NASA chief Bill Nelson says China must do all it can to retain its leadership in space exploration . "Beijing's intended strategy is to dominate the high ground of the twenty-first century," writes Nelson in Space Odyssey .

independent.co.uk

President Who? After championing his election MAGA influencers are mentioning Trump far less

President Who? After championing his election MAGA influencers are mentioning Trump far less. Prominent media figures in Trump’s MAGA base, and even some Republicans campaigning in battleground states, have broken with the president on the Iran war...

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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to avoid prison for 2025 shooting with plea deal, lawyer says

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to avoid prison for 2025 shooting with plea deal, lawyer says. The Super Bowl-winning wide receiver was extradited from Dubai in November 2025 after an arrest warrant was issued...

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UK Tightens Sanctions on Iranian Banks in US Pressure Campaign

UK Tightens Sanctions on Iranian banks as part of US-led economic pressure campaign .

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Spain’s Sánchez Says China Talks Can Help EU Cut Trade Deficit

The European Union should aim to negotiate an agreement that rebalances its trading relationship with

aljazeera.com

Ethiopia warns of ‘destruction’ as Tigray rebels launch offensive

Ethiopia warns of ‘destruction’ as Tigray rebels launch offensive. Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive....

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AI Saves Trucking Company $53,000 Annually

AI Saves Trucking Company recovered $53,000 in labor costs after its owner used Claude AI to audit telematics data and identify a driver whose on-duty, not-driving time in the yard averaged more than 110 minutes per shift . “It was very clear that somebody’s behavior was theft-related

freightwaves.com

STB Board Member Calls Major Railroad Merger Plan “Shallow”

The Surface Transportation Board declined to dismiss the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger application at the request of BNSF, CSX, and a coalition of shipper groups . The board’s rejection of the dismissal request was expected .

meduza.io

Drone sighting briefly closes Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s runways. Controllers recorded 28 drones there in the first half of 2026.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport briefly suspended operations after a drone was spotted nearby . Air traffic controllers recorded 28 drones there in the first six months of 2026 .

maritime-executive.com

New Zealand Conducts UN Patrol Targeting North Korean Sanctions Avoidance

New Zealand Conducts UN Patrol Targeting North Korean Sanctions Avoidance. The Royal New Zealand Navy recently completed a three-month deployment designed to bolster enforcement of United Nations Security Council sanctions ag......

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Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory

Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory. People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions....

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Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'

Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination' The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to

hindustantimes.com

Miami airport shooting update: Details emerge amid massive police response after shots fired; Videos

Miami airport shooting update: Details emerge amid massive police response after shots fired; Videos. Shots reportedly fired near Gate 17 at Miami International Airport Wednesday. Videos of massive police response were shared by visitors....

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China's Newest Power Plant Swaps Steam for Supercritical CO2

The power plant will store excess energy in the form of molten salt and then produce electricity during peak demand times through a supercritical carbon dioxide system . The goal of the project is to limit energy waste while also stabilizing the local

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A US-China AI Hotline Won't Be Ready For a While

The countries also appear to be figuring out ways to communicate on national security issues . The

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Monumental ancient ritual baths unearthed at foot of Temple Mount in Jerusalem

Pilgrims flocked to ancient Jerusalem for the holidays in the Second Temple period may have

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Andy Burnham Signals He’s Reluctant to Raise Taxes in UK Budget

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hinted he doesn't want his government to repeat the tax rises of recent

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Trump Ties Hurt GOP Senate Candidates in North Carolina, Georgia

Republican Senate candidates in Georgia and North Carolina are struggling to create enough distance from Donald Trump to boost their prospects in

bbc.co.uk

UK survivor of Canadian poison seller says he exploited her despair

UK survivor of Canadian poison seller says he exploited her despair. Elisabeth Belien tells Kenneth Law's sentencing hearing she took the poison when she was just 23 years old....

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Chicago wheat futures fall on hopes for Black Sea ceasefire

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Trump-Xi Summit Looms & AI in the C-Suite

Trump-Xi Summit Looms & AI in the C-Suite. We get reaction from Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations . Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez discusses the EU's needs to decrease its dependency on China .

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‘Putin is patient zero. He must be stopped,’ Zelensky tells U.N. General Assembly

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the U.N. General Assembly in New York City on Wednesday . He spoke in English for roughly 25 minutes . ‘Putin is Patient Zero, the one from whom this idea of war keeps spreading further’

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China is leveraging its diaspora to boost the economy, unlike India

A nation's diaspora can help it build international value through success stories, promote its soft power through culture and contribute to its economic progress . India and China have among the world's largest diaspor

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Netherlands to return to Eurovision as it drops boycott over Israel participation

Netherlands to return to Eurovision as it drops boycott over Israel participation. Claude represented the Netherlands in Eurovision 2025. Pic: Reuters...

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Gaza flotilla activist on hunger strike in Tunisia jail ‘on verge of death’

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investing.com

Mexico stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC down 0.28%

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Espresso at Lapid's won't save Israel. The opposition needs to start fighting

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Trump Thought He Had The Perfect Iran Threat - He Really Didn't

Trump Thought He Had The Perfect Iran Threat - He Really Didn't . Donald Trump strode into the United Nations with his chest puffed out, ready to present his ideal ultimatum to Iran . But he does love the attention doesn’t he? All very

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US restricts visas for birth tourism ahead of Xi Jinping’s summit with Trump

US restricts visas for those who “engage in or facilitate’s birth tourism, a practice the Trump administration has accused China of .

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Fact-checking Trump’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly

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maritime-executive.com

Though Balance Sheets are Strong, P&I Clubs Face Risk From Major Casualties

Though Balance Sheets are Strong, P&I Clubs Face Risk From Major Casualties. Lloyd's Market specialty insurance brokerage Tysers reports that the rising cost of major casualties will likely prompt P&I clubs to raise their premi......

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investing.com

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rt.com

Canada and UK could merge war chests to fight Russia – media

Canada and the UK are considering merging two major military financing initiatives to help European NATO members and other Kiev backers finance their military buildup against Russia . Both initiatives are intended to make it easier for allied states to finance military purchases and expand arms production . In recent years, European NATO nations have accused Moscow of preparing an attack on members

independent.co.uk

Idaho cops identify dead man underneath a church pew in 1982 and link him to unsolved ‘Tylenol’ murders

Matthew Francis Betkouski, a former Lockheed Martin chemist with a history of severe mental illness

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bloomberg.com

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scmp.com

Turkey to hand over military base to Iraq

Turkey to hand over its Bashiqa-Zilkan base to Iraq in accordance with the agreed mechanism and timetable . The announcement follows a meeting Wednesday between the Turkish President and its neighbour .

pbs.org

Moldova's PM on confronting Russian threats and backing Ukraine

Moldova's PM Vasile Tofan spoke with Nick Schifrin about Russia's attempts to sway the former Soviet Republic back into its orbit . Moldova

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Angel Island controlled burns: Smoke affects Oakland, Alameda, Berkely and Richmond; poor air quality reported

Angel Island controlled burns: Smoke affects Oakland, Alameda, Berkely and Richmond; poor air quality reported. As controlled burns resume at Angel Island; smoke hits Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda and Richmond's air quality through Saturday, September 26....

oilprice.com

Canada’s Oil Patch On Track For Biggest M&A Wave In A Decade

Shell Plc sold majority of its oil sands interests to Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. in 2017 . Cenovus Energy acquired most of ConocoPhillips' Canadian assets for C$17.7 billion (approximately….........

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Sen. Slotkin Warns Against Deal Allowing Chinese Cars Into US

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) warns President Trump against reaching an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping that would give Chinese automakers greater access to the country . She also raises concerns over F-35 parts mistakenly shipped to Hong Kong and US sales of advanced chips to China .

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Biblical Plague BATTERS Israel And It Couldn’t Be More Fitting!

The rats have turned up around houses, fields, and military barracks near Gaza . They are said to have bitten people, and the pest controllers are struggling on the job . Israel has bombed and bulldozed the landscape next door, ripped apart the entire strip and left acres of rubble and waste .

investing.com

Sudan rejects US remarks questioning government legitimacy

Sudan rejects US remarks questioning government legitimacy. ...

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3 Years of Middle East Combat Altering How Navy Supplies, Maintains Fleet, Leaders Say

The ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran is morphing how the Navy fixes and supplies ships operating thousands of miles from logistics hubs . As of Monday, there were more than a dozen guided-missile destroyers supporting carriers USS George H.W. Bush and USS George Washington . The Navy has been sailing ships into conflict

rt.com

NATO chief wants Europeans to fight American wars

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said European nations should ‘take care’ of the Middle East in the future . He also defended the US-Israeli war on Iran and argued that European members should spend less on social programs and more on the military . Rutte made the remarks at a Chicago Council on Global Affairs event in

axios.com

Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against Des Moines Register

Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against Des Moines Register, parent company USA Today Co. Judge Scott Beatle said the suit was not a valid legal argument because political speech is protected by the First Amendment . The dismissal is an early court test of Trump's broader push to use litigation against media organizations .

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Iowa Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against The Des Moines Register

A poll published by The Des Moines Register in 2024 showed Donald J. Trump trailing Kamala Harris in Iowa .

arstechnica.com

RFK Jr.'s CDC isn’t letting states order COVID-19 shots for kids, blocking access

As respiratory virus season nears and fall vaccination drives get underway, more than half of US children are facing uncertainty over access to this year's COVID-19 shot . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has unexpectedly delayed the distribution of the shots to a key federal program and some states . At least 11 states and one US territory

arstechnica.com

Here's the Torcal, the first fully electric Bentley

The Torcal is the brand’s first battery EV, named after a Spanish rock formation . It will offer 810 hp (604 kW) and 880 lb-ft (1,194 Nm), enough for a 3.3-second 0-60 mph time (0-100 km/h takes 3.

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The Robot Ships of Route 90

The U.S. Navy's latest push toward a future drone fleet is in southern Louisiana . The boom and bust of the oil and gas industry looms over yards small and large . Several shipyards are vying for a chance to build unmanned ships for the world’s

axios.com

Exclusive: Thune plans another leader bid as Senate GOP fights to survive

Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to run for another term as GOP leader . Thune is giving his senators broad leeway and tons of cash to preserve GOP control of the Senate . He wants to give Republicans more votes before the break to champion back home .

thegrayzone.com

As criticism grows over landslide inaction, leaks show Nepal’s new leaders groomed by US regime change outfit

As criticism grows over landslide inaction, leaks show Nepal’s new leaders groomed by US regime change outfit . Leaked files show the country‘s new prime minister and several of his colleagues came to power thanks in part to a covert program sponsored by the US government .

cbsnews.com

British Royal Air Force jet crashes in Wales during training, narrowly missing buildings

A video shows a British Royal Air Force jet struggling to gain altitude just before it crashed in Wales .

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HSBC relocates board meeting to London from Dubai- FT

HSBC relocates board meeting to London from Dubai- FT. ... HSBC moves board meeting from Dubai to London amid safety concerns. Bank’s decision to shift location underscores challenges still facing expats as Iran war continues...

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Four US Republicans call for Trump to release Taiwan security funds

Four US Republicans call for Trump to release Taiwan security funds. ...

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Hands-on with Meta's next VR headset

Meta's new virtual reality glasses take a big step toward being something an average person might be willing to wear . Unlike Meta's Ray-Bans, its VR devices have struggled to break out of their gamer niche and into the mainstream . The new Meta VR glasses require a wired "puck" that can be held or clipped onto

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