Hollywood star Susan Sarandon among 100 arrested at New York anti-Netanyahu protest

Film star Susan Sarandon and Hacks actress Hannah Einbinder were among a reported 100 people detained by police in New York on Thursday as they broke up a protest against the Israeli prime minister . Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was readying to address the United Nations General Assembly .

Live: Iran's President says US ‘must choose’ whether to end war

Masoud Pezeshkian took a defiant stand at the UN Wednesday, for which he travelled to New York . He told the world that Iran would not "bend at the knee" to Washington .

Trump-Xi summit: Four key takeaways from the Washington, DC, meeting

Trump, Xi seek stable US-China ties at the White House, but differences over Iran, Taiwan and trade remain unresolved . Washington asks for alignment while Beijing offers strategic flexibility without military entanglement

Costa Rica minister fired for unapproved meeting with Trump in US

Costa Rica minister fired for unapproved meeting with Trump in US. President Fernandez dismisses foreign minister over his attendance at the "Shield of the Americas" meeting in New York....

Senate Democrats put Trump's D.C. makeover on notice

Sen. Jeff Merkley plans to force a Senate vote next week on two new resolutions aimed at preventing President Trump from demolishing the Kennedy Center or building his proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery . Democrats will have the procedural upper hand at the end of the year in the appropriations process, making individual votes more likely

Trump, Xi Tout ‘Friendship’ at Lavish Ceremony

"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business . Former US Ambassador to China Gary Locke says President Trump's reception of Xi Jinping marks a "remarkable change" in protocol .

Millions bracing for dangerous nor’easter

18 million people are now under flood alerts along the Eastern Seaboard as a nor'easter forms off the Carolina coast . Flood alerts have doubled in just 24 hours, with 33 million people at risk as a rare September nor’easter threatens the East Coast with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding .

Hundreds of thousands expected in Paris for Pope's visit

Hundreds of thousands expected in Paris for Pope's visit. The highpoint of his time in Paris will be a giant Mass attended by more than half a million people....

Russia expects leaders of Sahel countries to attend summit in Moscow — Lavrov

Russia expects leaders of Sahel countries to attend summit in Moscow — Lavrov. According to the foreign minister, the dialogue between Russia and the AES alliance is actively developing...

Iran war live: Tehran wants Washington to re-enter MoU before US midterms

Iran war live: Tehran wants Washington to re-enter MoU before US midterms. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran wants the US to return to the MoU by early November....

Who were Hannah Jorgensen and Ahmad Oman? Borlaug Elementary teacher and student dies mysteriously in class trip

Who were Hannah Jorgensen and Ahmad Oman? Borlaug Elementary teacher and student dies mysteriously in class trip. Teacher Hannah Jorgensen and student Ahmed Osman from Borlaug Elementary in Iowa, died mysteriously on a field trip near Coralville Reservoir....

Iran offers US new ‘7-day’ ceasefire proposal

Foreign minister says plan could see Strait of Hormuz reopen within a week . Iran pitches seven-day roadmap to end conflict with US . Tehran seeks rapid implementation of failed ceasefire deal, offering to open Hormus if regional conflicts halted .

UAE halts Iranian flights over US sanctions

UAE joins Oman, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkmenistan in restricting access to Iranian airlines . Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil and Sulaimaniyah airports suspend flights as US ramps up pressure on Iran's aviation

What Is The Thucydides Trap and Why Did Xi Raise It With Trump?

China's President Xi Jinping called for greater cooperation between the two countries to avoid the ' Thucydides Trap' It's a phrase that sounds academic, but it goes to the heart

Thai Court Case Risks Election Rerun, Renewed Political Turmoil

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government faces its biggest survival test

Tech Titans Join Trump to Fete China’s Xi at Lavish State Dinner

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday . The two superpowers seek greater dialogue despite differences over issues such as Iran, Taiwan, AI and trade . Xi asked for US cooperation and said AI must remain under human control . He later joined a state dinner attended by top US tech leaders

Brazil’s Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro still essentially tied in new poll

Brazil’s Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro still essentially tied in new poll. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is up two points, but that's still within the poll's margin of error....

Argentina’s poverty rises to 32 percent under Milei with more pain forecast

Argentina’s poverty rate rose to 32.3% in the first half of 2026 from 28.2% in previous six months . Extreme poverty climbed to 7.5% from 6.

Iran Proposes 7-Day Plan to End War

Iran Proposes 7-Day Plan to End War. The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, at the General Assembly on Wednesday.... Iran’s Araqchi says now up to US to accept 7-day plan. ...

Senate Defeats Bid to Direct Trump to End Iran War or Seek Approval

Senate Defeats Bid to Direct Trump to End Iran War or Seek Approval. Mourners at the Iranian school that was hit by strikes on the first day of the United States’ war with Iran....

Oil dips after sharp gains as U.S., Iran reportedly explore Hormuz deal

Oil dips after sharp gains as U.S., Iran reportedly explore Hormuz deal. ...

Here's why South Korea wants more control over future regional wars

The U.S. would command South Korean units should conflict resume on the Korean peninsula . South Korea has supporters of normalizing relations with Moscow — Russian MFA .

Commander rejected plans to rebase before deadly drone strike, sources say

Commander rejected plans to rebase before deadly drone strike, sources say. Sources tell CBS News that despite warnings about the vulnerability of the outpost in Kuwait, a commander opted not to rebase farther from Iran....

Trump rolls out red carpets for Xi, though he has portrayed China as a global menace

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) criticized President Trump's warm reception for Chinese President Xi Jinping . Tillis said he was "worried about the trend of spending more time with despots and less time with democratic leaders of nations" Tillis has repeatedly broken with Trump since deciding not to seek reelection

Le Pen advises France against entering conflict with Russia

Le Pen advises France against entering conflict with Russia. Head of the parliamentary faction of the National Rally party said she did not want "France to go to war with any nuclear power"...

Watch: The world’s two most powerful men just met. How did it go?

Watch: The world’s two most powerful men just met. How did it go?. The BBC’s China correspondent Laura Bicker unpacks how the trip panned out for Beijing and Washington....

Oil prices fall as markets look to Iran truce, but remain wary of attacks on oil facilities

Oil prices fall as markets look to Iran truce, but remain wary of attacks on oil facilities . Oil falls amid optimism over potential diplomatic solution to the Iran conflict . A global bond selloff that drove yields to multi-decade highs stabilized in Asia .

China fuels rush to turn AI video into an industry

China fuels rush to turn AI video into an industry. ...

Atlanta is getting pandas: China's Xi revives a longtime diplomatic strategy at summit with U.S.

Xi Jinping promised two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, reviving Beijing's decades-old charm offensive . President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will

2 questions, no answer: Pakistan PM Sharif confronted at UN over Hafiz Saeed, harbouring terrorists | Watch

2 questions, no answer: Pakistan PM Sharif confronted at UN over Hafiz Saeed, harbouring terrorists | Watch. 2 questions, no answer: Pakistan PM Sharif confronted over at UN Hafiz Saeed, harbouring terrorists | Watch...

Top Hungarian diplomat says ready for dialogue with Russia on bilateral relations

Top Hungarian diplomat says ready for dialogue with Russia on bilateral relations. Anita Orban told the Index news portal that although she had not spoken to her Russian counterpart, diplomatic relations between the two nations continued "as normal"...

Iran offers Trump deal before US elections

Tehran says it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days if Washington lifts its blockade and returns to a ceasefire framework . President Donald Trump claimed in his UN speech on Tuesday that Iran was deliberately stalling the talks to see how Republicans performed in the November 3 elections and predicted that Tehran would make a deal “right after

Live: Pope heads to France on first state visit in 18 years

Pope Leo XIV flies to France on Friday for the Vatican's first state visit to the European nation in 18 years . President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte will be on the tarmac to greet the 71-year-old pope . He hopes to repair the Catholic Church’s standing after sexual abuse scandals while addressing issues such as

Netanyahu, Addressing U.N., Denounces Israel’s Critics as ‘Moral Cowards’

Hamas slams Netanyahu's UN speech: He should be in prison to face trial for crimes . Dozens of delegates walked out of the UN General Assembly on Thursday as Netanyahu defended Israel’s military aggression against Iran and other regional adversaries . Netanyahu responded to the walkout by describing the departing delegates as “moral cowards’

Iran’s supreme leader in full control of his republic — president

Masoud Pezeshkian added that Tehran is ready for agreements with any legitimate US government . Iran's supreme leader added

Meloni government bans burqas, caps foreign students in Italian schools

Meloni government bans burqas, caps foreign students in Italian schools. Italy is a front-line country for migration, with integration a hot campaign issue ahead of its 2027 election....

Russia-Japan relations continue to deteriorate — Russian deputy minister

Russia-Japan relations continue to deteriorate — Russian deputy minister. Andrey Rudenko specified that contacts between the states are limited to a handful of isolated matters...

Contrasting treatment of Israel and Palestine on display at the UN

Contrasting treatment of Israel and Palestine on display at the UN. Israel’s Prime Minister addressed the UN General Assembly in person, despite having an ICC arrest warrant....

In Trump’s White House, China’s Dictator Is Welcome. American Media, Less So.

President Xi Jinping's arrival at the White House was celebrated with pomp and circumstance that were not

Netanyahu takes on Mamdani, warns Iran's ‘murderous dictatorship’ at UN as delegates storm out

Netanyahu takes on Mamdani, warns Iran's 'murderous dictatorship' at UN as delegates storm out . He accused Western European leaders of caving to 'antisemitic mobs' and charged both Qatar and Turkey with spreading lies . Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari has rejected Israeli

Russia’s Su-57 Stealth Fighter Receives Further Enhancements Based on Ukraine War Experience

The latest batch of Su-57 fifth generation fighters have entered service in a ‘new technical configuration’ The delivery was announced by United Aircraft Corporation on September 24 . The fighter has undergone a “huge evolution’ since the outbreak of Russian-Ukrainian hostilities in 2022 .

Miliband tells Iran minister UK will not tolerate 'hostile activity' on British soil

Miliband tells Iran minister UK will not tolerate 'hostile activity' on British soil. The foreign secretary stresses "the UK's unwavering resolve to combat threats from Iranian-linked groups in UK soil, including attacks on the British Jewish community"....

Insurance Australia agrees to settle $2 bln Credit Suisse Greensill lawsuit

Insurance Australia agrees to settle $2 bln Credit Suisse Greensill lawsuit. ...

US tech titans attend Trump-Xi dinner. Who wasn’t invited?

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping attended a lavish White House state dinner on Thursday . The dinner brought together more than 130 guests, including Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk . No Chinese corporate executives were listed, despite earlier expectations that business leaders could accompany Xi .

Why Taiwan Is the Most Volatile Issue for US-China Relations

Why Taiwan Is the Most Volatile Issue for US-China Relations. Wealthy, democratic and strategically located off the Chinese coast, Taiwan has long been the most volatile issue between the US and China....

Trump to Campaign in Oklahoma, Alabama as Midterms Creep Closer

President Donald Trump will hold a pair of rallies next week in Oklahoma and Alabama, looking to shore

Abraham Accords countries hold first official meeting since Oct. 7 attacks

U.S. diplomats quietly kickstarted the expansion of the Abraham Accords from the

Pomp prevails over substance as Donald Trump hosts Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump's fete for China's Xi Jinping has been heavy on pageantry and platitudes but light on substantive announcements . The most significant news tied to the gathering materialized before it even began, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the two sides had extended a trade truce for another two months .

Iran still not seeking to obtain nuclear weapons — president

Iran still not seeking to obtain nuclear weapons — president. Masoud Pezeshkian told Fox News that it is forbidden from the religious standpoint to have a weapon of mass destruction...

Ignoring settler violence and global isolation, Israel fixates on phantom threats

Likud plays fast and loose with reality while ignoring waning U.S. support . Israel fixates on phantom

NASA Unveils New Very High Speed Space Plane, Posing New Threat to China, Russia and North Korea

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has pointed to the development of a new experimental aircraft capable of operating at extreme speeds and altitudes . The SR-71 was designed to fly at over three times the speed of sound and at altitudes of over 25,000 metres .

Chocolates to iPhones: India-born founder’s mystery box game ends with an unexpected twist for the entire team

Chocolates to iPhones: India-born founder’s mystery box game ends with an unexpected twist for the entire team. In a video, while some employees unwrapped their mystery boxes to find brand-new iPhones, others received simple chocolate bars....

Who is Mila Castanon? Amber Alert issued for missing girl from Grand Prairie, Texas - 5 things to know

Who is Mila Castanon? Amber Alert issued for missing girl from Grand Prairie, Texas - 5 things to know. An Amber Alert was issued for Mila Castanon, who went missing from Grand Prairie in Texas on Thursday, September 24....

Lula says Trump wants to ‘colonise’ and capture Brazil’s resources by meddling in election

Lula says Trump wants to ‘colonise’ and capture Brazil’s resources by meddling in election . accusation came in a televised campaign advert broadcast on Thursday by Lula's team . Lula is seeking a fourth term against his main rival, right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro .

Asia stocks slip as bond selloff weighs; Trump-Xi summit offers little relief

Asia stocks slip as bond selloff weighs; Trump-Xi summit offers little relief. ...

Damage, casualties reported during drone attack on Volga area city of Ulyanovsk

Damage, casualties reported during drone attack on Volga area city of Ulyanovsk. Governor Alexey Russkikh says air defenses and mobile fire groups continue to repel the attack...

Netanyahu uses UN speech to blast NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani: ‘You can’t silence me’

Netanyahu uses UN speech to blast NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani: ‘You can’t silence me’. The Israeli PM claimed ‘many Jews no longer feel safe in New York’ after Mamdani took office...

Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani chiefs plan urgent talks amid Yemen fighting

Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani chiefs plan urgent talks amid Yemen fighting . Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan move to deepen defence coordination as Houthi attacks and Yemen fighting intensify .

General Electric’s Mach 10+ Dual Ramjet Space Plane Concept May Transform U.S. Strategic Bombing

A video released by General Electric Aerospace in 2025 depicted a sleek high-speed aircraft accompanied by the slogan, ‘Everything seems impossible…until it isn’t’ The firm has invested heavily in hypersonic propulsion, and has demonstrated increasingly sophisticated dual-mode ramjet technology . The concept could eventually provide a propulsion foundation for

Oil prices jump after Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Saudi facilities

Brent crude tops $106 a barrel after Iran-aligned rebel group claims to have successfully attacked Aramco facilities . Crude oil prices dipped from Thursday's close earlier today but Brent crude was on track for a weekly gain on continued concern about the security of supply from the Middle East .

Russian president’s envoy meets with Witkoff, Kushner — CNN

Russian president’s envoy meets with Witkoff, Kushner — CNN. Sources told the TV channel that the officials discussed "US-Russia cooperation and a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine"...

France to Send Soldiers to Saudi Arabia to Help Secure Energy Sites

France will send troops and defense systems to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Saudi port of Yanbu . Saudi Arabia came under attack from the Houthi militia on Thursday, with the kingdom saying it intercepted missiles fired at the port . French President Emmanuel Macron said the deployment was also aimed at helping to calm oil markets .

Has Ryker Lee been found? Latest update as tipster claimed spotting missing Arizona teen in barn loft

anonymous tipster claims to have spotted Ryker Lee in neighbor's barn loft .

Adam Hamilton vs Roger Marshall midterms 2026: How Iran War has become a flashpoint in the Kansas Senate race

Adam Hamilton vs Roger Marshall midterms 2026: How Iran War has become a flashpoint in the Kansas Senate race . Hamilton criticized Marshall for opposing a resolution to limit Trump's war power .

At UN, Netanyahu brandishes pager: ‘Remember the beepers? Hezbollah sure does’

At UN, Netanyahu brandishes pager: ‘Remember the beepers? Hezbollah sure does’. Netanyahu was referring to the September 17, 2024, explosions in which thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah members detonated across Lebanon and parts of Syria...

Exclusive-Japan’s SMBC in talks to increase stake in Vietnam’s VPBank, sources say

Exclusive-Japan’s SMBC in talks to increase stake in Vietnam’s VPBank, sources say. ... Japan’s SMBC in talks to raise VPBank stake to about 20%, Reuters reports. ...

EU urges UK to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to avoid ‘made in Europe’ barriers

London has lobbied intensely to secure equal treatment for British products but continues to rule out a customs union . At the end of 2024, the European Commission received enough support from the EU member states to impose tariffs on imports of electric vehicles from China due to unfair subsidizing .

Russia expands fleet as crackdown on stateless vessels intensifies

Russia expands fleet as crackdown on stateless vessels intensifies . Number of ships sailing under Russian flag has grown by a third in defiance of sanctions . Comes after Western countries ramp up seizures of Russia's shadow fleet .

EU seeks to curb Russian athletes’ return to international competitions – media

The EU is considering measures to curb the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international sports under their national flags . The proposals were outlined by the EU diplomatic service and the European Commission in a non-paper . Measures under discussion include targeted sanctions and visa restrictions against individuals linked

Iran-US war latest: Netanyahu calls Tehran attack ‘easy decision’ amid mass walkout by UN delegates

Iran-US war latest: Netanyahu calls Tehran attack ‘easy decision’ amid mass walkout by UN delegates. As Netanyahu took the podium, a mix of cheers, boos and mass walkouts erupted...

US Seeks to Expand Access to Passport Records for Voter Checks

The US State Department plans to expand passport record access for verifying voter eligibility . The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled the Trump administration can use a controversial new federal database that would ostensibly verify voter citizenship in November’s elections . Critics argue the administration is exaggerating the threat of non-citizen voters – an extreme rarity

Pakistani forces kill Afghan Taliban fighters in border escalation

Pakistani forces kill Afghan Taliban fighters in border escalation. Pakistan's security forces report ongoing cross-border fire in latest fighting with Afghanistan....

Japan approval, a 27% surge: the diagnostics stock our models picked in September

Japan approval, a 27% surge: the diagnostics stock our models picked in September. ...

Russia’s election authority to certify final tally of legislative vote

Russia’s election authority to certify final tally of legislative vote. The commission will announce the exact distribution of all 450 mandates and sum up the results of over 2,200 lower-level electoral campaigns...

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin could launch a fresh military attack against a Nato country, warns Danish intelligence

Denmark's intelligence chief says Russia could attack a NATO country within months . Attacks could include isolated strikes with long-range weapons like drones or missiles .

British rapper Yung Filly to face rape retrial in Australia next June

British rapper Yung Filly to face rape retrial in Australia next June. Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos was cleared of several sexual offences in July but a jury was undecided on three rape charges....

Mystery men climb out of manhole near hotel housing Netanyahu at dawn in New York: Report

Security cameras caught the incident at about 4:30 am on Manhattan's Upper East Side

Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund, focusing on early-stage AI

Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund, focusing on early-stage AI. The Silicon Valley firm is aligning its India fundraising cycle with its global funds for the first time, as it shifts to a shorter investment period....

China’s Xi calls for cooperation with U.S. on AI

China's Xi Jinping, "seemed to like" the idea of calling AI 'super intelligence' President Trump is pushing world leaders and U.S. agencies to rename AI "super intelligence" The White House did not immediately respond to Axios' question about the term's existing meaning .

Statkraft Wraps Up Divestment of Green Hydrogen Projects in UK

Statkraft Wraps Up Divestment of Green Hydrogen Projects in UK. The company has sold its UK hydrogen portfolio to Kentron Green Nordic AS....

TFG Marine Says 88% of Fleet Now Equipped with MFM as Barge Heads to Jamaica

TFG Marine Says 88% of Fleet Now Equipped with MFM as Barge Heads to Jamaica. The company says Kingston Trader barge is now equipped with mass flow meter and is now heading to Jamaica....

Eleven-year-old boy shot in face at home in Australia dies after three days in hospital

Eleven-year-old boy shot in face at home in Australia dies after three days in hospital. Boy had been in critical condition since being found with gunshot wounds to his face and neck...

A month after Nepal-Tibet floods, families await answers about more than 50 missing Ukrainians

A month after Nepal-Tibet floods, families await answers about more than 50 missing Ukrainians. Olena Kalynychenko is among thousands missing after devastating floods hit the Nepal-China border...

Qatar’s PM on the Iran War ‘Earthquake’

Qatar’s PM on the Iran War ‘Earthquake’. Amid the US-Israel war with Iran, Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani says he’s trying to prevent another escalation and broker a lasting peace between bitter enemies. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Trump to wrap up Xi summit with a tour of US archives

Trump will follow up his summit with Xi Jinping by taking the Chinese leader to the US National Archives on Friday . Trump to wrap up his visit with a tour of the US archives .

Two reservists killed in northern Gaza as recovered IDF drone explodes

Two Israeli soldiers were killed and several others wounded after an Israeli drone exploded near their unit in the Gaza Strip . The wounded soldiers were transferred to Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon for treatment . Israeli reports described the incident as accidental, but gave no further details about the circumstances or cause of the blast .

Saudi Arabia Ramps Up Oil Exports Via Hormuz

Saudi Arabia’s crude shipments in September jumped to the highest level since the start of the Iran war . The kingdom ramped up exports via the Strait of Hormuz after an attack

US, Iran Said to Be Exploring Phased Hormuz Deal (Video)

US, Iran Said to Be Exploring Phased Hormuz Deal (Video). ...

Pak vows to deepen ties with Bangladesh and Iran as Sharif meets Rahman, Pezeshkian on UNGA margins

Pak vows to deepen ties with Bangladesh and Iran as Sharif meets Rahman, Pezeshkian on UNGA margins. Pak vows to deepen ties with Bangladesh and Iran as Sharif meets Rahman, Pezeshkian on UNGA margins...

Who is Turhan Mildon? Net worth in focus as Alina Habba, Trump's former lawyer, set to marry Turkish businessman

Turkish businessman Turhan Mildon is set to marry Alina Habba, former adviser to Trump, on September 26 in New York . He is 13 years younger than 42-year-old Habba . She's 42 and he’s 29 .

Netanyahu’s time in Philadelphia in focus after UN speech; where Israel PM was born and his US ties

Netanyahu’s time in Philadelphia in focus after UN speech; where Israel PM was born and his US ties. Before becoming Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu spent his teenage years in Pennsylvania’s suburbs....

Sundar Pichai, Sanjay Mehrotra: Who were the Indian-origin guests at Trump’s dinner with Xi Jinping?

The dinner, hosted by Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, was a part of Xi

Iran says it's up to U.S. to end war as China presses for de-escalation

Iran says it's up to U.S. to end war as China presses for de-escalation. The remarks came as the Houthis launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks at Saudi targets Friday morning....

Virginia tech CEO, Russian national charged with hiding firm's Russian ties from U.S. government

Virginia tech CEO, Russian national charged with hiding firm's Russian ties from U.S. government. Oxygen Forensics counted numerous U.S. government agencies among its customers but lied for years about who really controlled it, prosecutors allege....

Board of Peace has met with UNRWA despite saying it has no Gaza role, agency's ex-chief says

The U.S.-created Board of Peace has said the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has no place in Gaza . UNRWA remains

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

Thomas Gigler, a computer programmer who lived with his wife and three children, was

The Israeli occupation is a ticking time bomb. This time, in Syria

Syrians who once welcomed Israeli aid now fear its troops . Experts warn that occupation creates the very threats it

Tata v Tata: What’s behind India’s big boardroom brawl?

Tata v Tata: What’s behind India’s big boardroom brawl?. India's most famous conglomerate is knee-deep in feuds over who gets to decide the Tata Group's future....

Multiple regions in Russia come under Ukrainian drone attacks

Ukraine has targeted an industrial plant in Russia's Perm region with a massive drone swarm . Teenagers aged 17 and 14 were injured in a drone attack on the Volga city of Ulyanovsk . One killed, another injured in

Trump raised weak yen with Takaichi, Japan finance minister says

Trump raised weak yen with Takaichi, Japan finance minister says. Satsuki Katayama signals prospect of fresh currency intervention with US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent’s blessing... Japan says Trump voiced concern over weak yen in summit with PM Takaichi. ...

Fermi selects CBRE to operate Texas data center facility

Fermi selects CBRE to operate Texas data center facility. ...

Rupiah heads for biggest weekly fall since May on higher US yields, firm dollar

Rupiah heads for biggest weekly fall since May on higher US yields, firm dollar. ...

Australia steps up response to AI after OpenAI bot breaches health system database

Australia steps up response to AI after OpenAI bot breaches health system database. ...

VLCC Rates Hit Record $1.27 Million a Day as Oman Transfer Capacity Maxes Out

Capacity for ship-to-ship transfers of crude oil off the coast of Oman has reached its limits after Saudi Arabia diverted its flows from the port of Yanbu amid Houthi attacks . Saudi Arabia has sold some 60 million barrels of crude, to be

Hurricane Polo lashes Mexico as Nolo strengthens near Hawaii

Hurricane Polo is barreling towards the Baja California region of Mexico . It is the second-most intense hurricane on record in the east Pacific . It has maximum sustained winds of around 150mph, with even stronger gusts occurring within the most intense parts of the

Japan moves to tighten rules for foreigners, throwing futures into doubt

Japan moves to tighten rules for foreigners, throwing futures into doubt. Tokyo is raising the bar for permanent residency amid a broader rightward shift in the Asian nation's politics....

Abingdon Health opens US manufacturing facility in Wisconsin

Abingdon Health opens US manufacturing facility in Wisconsin. ...

Crypto platform Bitget suspects North Korea is responsible for $352 million hack

Crypto platform Bitget suspects North Korea is responsible for $352 million hack . The $351 million theft is

Australia stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 down 0.43%

Australia stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 down 0.43%. ...

Tharisa places $300m bond proceeds in escrow for Zimbabwe project

Tharisa places $300m bond proceeds in escrow for Zimbabwe project. ...

Israel’s Abu Farchi sent off for gun celebration in Nations League match

Israel’s Abu Farchi sent off for gun celebration in Nations League match. Israel footballer Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for goal celebration mimicking shooting a gun in match against Austria....

Converging crises, chaos and walkouts dominate UNGA Day Three

Converging crises, chaos and walkouts dominate UNGA Day Three. Dozens of delegates walked out on Netanyahu, Yemen’s government pleaded for help, and Kuwait riled against threats....

Triple newbuild joy for fast expanding RCL

Triple newbuild joy for fast expanding RCL. Regional Container Lines has named a trio of newbuildings in China as the company grows its capacity 157% in coming years...

Avacta’s pre|CISION platform wins UK pharma R&D award

Avacta’s pre|CISION platform wins UK pharma R&D award. ...

Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.45%

Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.45%. ...

India's viral Cockroach Party calls election panel head 'biggest threat' to democracy. Here's why it matters

India's viral youth movement, the Cockroach Party, is demanding the top election official

Trump’s new Middle East has one missing piece: Palestine

Donald Trump wants something ‘much bigger’ in the Middle East after the war with Iran, according to reports . The president's administration is reportedly working on a post-war strategy built around three ideas .

UN chief urges support for Palestine refugee relief agency

UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has been forced to operate under extraordinary pressure since the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023 . In occupied East Jerusalem, schools and health centers were forcibly closed, electricity and water supplies were cut, UNRWA's headquarters was unlawfully entered

Xi walks into Oval Office at White House

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan walked into the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday . The exchanges between the two presidential couples’ hand-holding dynamics was on display, body language experts said .

NBA G League United's visits to China strengthen basketball exchanges

NBA G League United made two trips to China in less than a month, competing against Chinese Basketball Association teams in Shanghai and Beijing . The developmental club made its China debut in late August, facing reigning CBA champions the Shanghai Sharks in two exhibition games . The visits provided opportunities for players from both countries to exchange ideas and experience different styles

Small Refinery in Southern Russia Halts Runs After Drone Attack

The Novoshakhtinsk refinery in the southern Russian region of Rostov was hit by drones and had to be taken offline . Another Russian refinery was taken offline on Friday following a Ukrainian drone attack . Ukraine and Russia continue to trade strikes on energy infrastructure despite separate talks in

Russia says it intercepted nearly 600 Ukrainian drones overnight as strikes hit refineries and industrial sites

Ukrainian drones struck several Russian regions overnight on September 25, including the Ulyanovsk, Voronezh, and Rostov regions, as well as Perm Krai . In the Rostov region, a Ukrainian drone attack damaged the Novoshakhtinsk oil products plant . One person was killed and 13 people were injured, including

Russian drones hit residential buildings in Kyiv, killing teenager. Hospital damaged in Zaporizhzhia.

Russian drones hit residential buildings in Kyiv, killing a 14-year-old. In the Solomianskyi district, one of the drones hit a 25-story residential building at the fourth-floor level . The attack set fire to a woodworking plant, a warehouse, private homes, and vehicles . In Odesa,

Israel shouldn't ban Arab leader Sami Abu Shehadeh. It should learn from him

Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh used the word 'resistance' instead of 'Hamas'

Canada seeks new role in global economy

Canada is seeking a new role and new partners in the increasingly fragmented global economy . Prime Minister Mark Carney has been cour

‘Most powerful force is human potential’: Ukraine's military prioritises new tactics, technologies

Kyrylo Berkal is Deputy Commander of Ukraine's Third Army Corps . He sees Ukraine's struggle centred on human potential, adaptation and will . Berkal says that Operation Vivaldi embodies

US diesel export ban wouldn’t play out as Trump Administration expects

US diesel export ban would impact tanker markets and drive up gasoline prices, says Rystad . President Trump said he would back Republican proposals to halt exports of diesel in order to ease prices ahead of mid-term elections in November . US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent said there was a review underway of whether a ban could work as American diesel prices reached

BUNKER JOBS: VPS Seeks Bunker Surveyor in Singapore

BUNKER JOBS: VPS Seeks Bunker Surveyor in Singapore. The company is looking for candidates with experience in the maritime and/or transport sector, while experience in quality inspections is a must....

Moscow–Tolyatti passenger train damaged by ‘external interference,’ injuring driver and halting rail traffic

Passenger train No. 66 Moscow–Tolyatti sustained damage to its locomotive and first car after ‘outside interference’ on the Racheika–Belasheika stretch in the Samara region . Two passenger trains have been delayed because of the incident: No. 16 Moscow–Samara and No. 10 Moscow

Pope Leo heads to France amid assisted dying, abuse debates

Pope Leo heads to France amid assisted dying, abuse debates. First papal state visit to country in 18 years comes as church confronts contentious issues....

Spain Q2 GDP holds at 0.7% q/q as domestic demand drives growth

Spain Q2 GDP holds at 0.7% q/q as domestic demand drives growth. ...

Flamingo engines storage facility, Ukrainian logistics sites: results of Russian strikes

Russian forces strike two logistics centers in Odessa and the town of Nerubaiskoy

Woman dies after being found with signs of violence outside Haifa home, partner suspected of murder

Woman in her 30s died after being found with signs of violence outside her Haifa home . Her partner was arrested on suspicion

Finland and Sweden Scramble Jets to Identify Russian Warplanes

Finnish and Swedish fighter jets were deployed together for the first time to identify Russian military aircraft in international airspace . Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson said

Declassified journalists banned from Labour conference – again

Declassified journalists banned from Labour Party's annual conference for third year in a row . The event in Liverpool next week is the first under new prime minister Andy Burnham . But three De classified journalists were denied media passes, with the party claiming they would only be given to those ‘with a relevant portfolio’

Watch: What was it like inside the Trump-Xi White House dinner?

Watch: What was it like inside the Trump-Xi White House dinner?. The US and Chinese leaders gave speeches at the lavish event inside the White House, the BBC's Bernd Debusmann Jr went along....

Why the Gulf wants Trump to hold the line on Iran

Why the Gulf wants Trump to hold the line on Iran. A new push for talks is facing hurdles as U.S. allies seek to keep the pressure on Tehran....

Presley Gerber cause of death update: What we know about the rehab’s founder after new report surfaces

A new report details the past of the founder of the California recovery home where the model died

Perm Region Man Killed as Ukraine Strikes Industrial Sites Across Russia

Russian authorities and independent media reported that at least two oil refineries were damaged during the overnight drone barrage . Russian authorities andindependent media

Polar explorer Otto Schmidt's 135th anniversary to be celebrated in St. Petersburg

Polar explorer Otto Schmidt's 135th anniversary to be celebrated in St. Petersburg. The event's participants will plant shrubs on the institute's territory in honor of the researcher...

Kalashnikov to display its newest assault rifles in Azerbaijan for first time

Kalashnikov to display its newest assault rifles in Azerbaijan for first time. The Kalashnikov Group will present its 5.45mm assault rifles - the shortened AK-12 and small-size AK-12SK and the 7.62mm shortened AK-15K and small-size AK-15SK rifles...

Mamdani plants olive tree with Gaza families

Mamdani plants olive tree with Gaza families. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a video of himself planting an olive tree alongside Palestinian families from Gaza....

MSC container ship abandoned in South China Sea under tow

MSC container ship abandoned in South China Sea under tow. Two tugs have joined the stricken container ship MSC Hermes III and all three vessels are headed to Vietnam...

ArcelorMittal to halt Ukraine plant, flags $1 billion impairment after strikes

ArcelorMittal to halt Ukraine plant, flags $1 billion impairment after strikes. ... ArcelorMittal to shutter Ukraine plant after Russian strikes kill workers. Steel giant faces $1bn impairment charge in wake of attack on Kryvyi Rih operations...

Coming winter may be EU’s worst for energy since 2022 — European Commission

EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jorgensen called on US President Donald Trump to ensure as free a flow of energy resources as possible . European Union could face its worst winter since 2022

'Our kids go to forest kindergarten. If Israel's education system won't accept that, we may leave'

Two very involved dads who will do anything for their children's well-being . One 18-

Philippines Says China Blocked Sea Mission, First Since 2024

Philippines says Chinese ships hindered resupply mission to Manila’s military outpost in disputed South China Sea shoal in what could be the first hostile incident in these operations after two years of calm . The People's Liberation Army Navy and China Coast Guard attempted to ‘hinder’ the resuppy mission, Manila's

Netherlands seeks to end mandatory gas storage targets

The Netherlands considers that the current EU system of gas storage targets ahead of winter is inadequate and burdens governments that have to pay for meeting the EU-wide obligations . The Dutch government has already spent almost $1.14 billion (1 billion euros) this summer season

Stubb asks Musk to allow to use Starlink to launch strikes deep into Russia

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has called on Elon Musk to expand Starlink satellite internet coverage for Ukraine so it can strike missile launchers on Russian territory . Stubb said Ukraine needs air defense capabilities, and extending Starlink coverage across the entire territory of Russia could help repel attacks by the Russian Armed Forces .

More than 1,000 Palestinian figures call for an elected National Council and diaspora representation

More than 1,000 people have signed a Palestinian petition calling for the Palestinian National Council to be elected rather than formed through appointments . The petition places the participation of Palestinians in the diaspora at the centre of efforts to renew national representation .

France's Catholic influencers take faith from social media to real life

Catholic influencers gathered at Paris's Saint-Sulpice church ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit . Creators say their goal is to turn online engagement into real-life

India Says It Will Keep Exporting Diesel

India will keep exporting diesel to help meet global demand and ease the fuel crunch, Oil Minister Hardeep Puri says . India’s refining capacity today is around 5.36 million barrels per day, which will

Russian strikes on data centers in Kiev to disrupt Ukraine’s troop control — expert

Kiev-based data centers provided secure communication for the Ukrainian armed forces . Russia has widened attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres, says Zelensky .

Russia to respond to Russophobic moves by EU countries — MFA

Russia to respond to Russophobic moves by EU countries — MFA. On Thursday, the European Union added Ksenia Fedorova, the former head of RT’s French bureau, to its sanctions list...

Putin relieves Andrey Kelin of his duty as Russian ambassador to UK

Putin relieves Andrey Kelin of his duty as Russian ambassador to UK . The Kremlin says it’s in no hurry to appoint new ambassadors to the U.K. and France . Kelin had held the post since November 2019 .

School deaths and narco killings: The UN and US crimes in international law

The UN has issued two reports alleging the commission of war crimes and crimes against humanity by the United States in two theatres of engagement . The UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran concluded that the US had committed war crimes in two attacks on Iran on the first day of the war killing civilians .

Meta's new motto: we care about privacy

Meta is seeking to make privacy protections a centerpiece of new products including its viral assistant Muse . The company has made a major shift in recent months to put privacy at the center of its AI strategy .

3 injured after explosion causes building collapse in Athens’ tourist centre

3 injured after explosion causes building collapse in Athens’ tourist centre . It was not immediately clear what caused the blast in the two-storey building in Plaka .

Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon offers Starlink to Iran envoy amid UNGA session | Watch

Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon offers Starlink to Iran envoy amid UNGA session | Watch. Danon posted the video on his X handle with the caption “The Iranian representative didn't want the starlink :(”...

The low-key California property portfolio of ‘Wednesday’ star Jenna Ortega

The low-key California property portfolio of ‘Wednesday’ star Jenna Ortega. “Wednesday” star Jenna Ortega may be one of Hollywood’s most recognizable young actresses, but when it comes to real estate, she has kept a relatively low profile....

Nearly a Decade Later, the Electric Tesla Semi Is Here

Nearly a Decade Later, the Electric Tesla Semi Is Here. A Nevada event aimed at a niche audience of fleet managers could mark a milestone in clean transportation....

Italy and France debunk reports CIA issued ‘Russian drone threat’ warning

Italy and France debunk reports CIA issued ‘Russian drone threat’ warning. ‘No one needs more fuel on the fire,’ says Rome’s defense minister . The disinformation was published on Thursday by the Spanish newspaper El Mundo .

Debate-shy: Candidates aren't sharing the stage like they used to

In 10 of the most closely watched races for governor, there are no agreed-upon debates between the major-party nominees in half of them . Four years ago, just two of those 10 gubernatorial contests went without a debate . This is the first time since 1974 that Florida hasn't had a debate among gubernatorial candidates .

Netanyahu pauses UNGA speech to thank Uganda for statue honouring his brother Yonatan Netanyahu

The statue honours Yonatan Netanyahu, who was killed while leading the Israeli rescue mission that freed 103 hostages at Entebbe Airport in 1976

Former Sembcorp Marine chief acquitted of corruption charges

Former Sembcorp Marine chief acquitted of corruption charges. Wong Weng Sun cleared of six charges in Singapore related to Brazil’s Operation Car Wash...

Dmitriev discussing potential economic cooperation with US — Kremlin

Dmitriev discussing potential economic cooperation with US — Kremlin. Dmitry Peskov said there is an understanding that it could be mutually beneficial...

Ukrainian military damaged over 70 polling stations in Russia during elections — CEC chief

Ukrainian military damaged over 70 polling stations in Russia during elections — CEC chief. Ella Pamfilova said these were targeted attacks...

Ankara: Netanyahu’s claims against Turkey, Erdogan are desperate attempts to cover up Gaza war

Netanyahu's claims against Turkey are 'desperate and empty attempts' to cover up Israel’s war in Gaza and its aggression in the occupied West Bank, Lebanon, Syria and elsewhere. Turkey rejects the baseless and malicious accusations directed against the country and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan .

Former Israel-Hamas mediator says Israeli defense officials had urgent meeting on Gaza weeks before Oct. 7

Former Israel-Hamas mediator says Israeli defense officials had urgent meeting on Gaza weeks before Oct. 7 . Sufian Abu

3 big questions as GOP nears moment of truth

GOP groups had spent more than $450 million through Sept. 23, more than twice what Democrats had spent . Republicans expect a wave of private polling in early October to reveal whether their financial advantage is cutting into Democrats' leads . Strategists are particularly watching the Texas Senate race .

AI's never-before-seen capital grab

A new analysis of the AI buildout shows its staggering scale: $10.3 trillion in estimated AI infrastructure investment through 2032 . That amounts to 3.6% of GDP a year, dwarfing the investment booms that built America's railroads, highways, electric grid and telecom networks . The more capital the buildout

India’s Voter Roll Overhaul: Why Is SIR So Controversial?

India is in the middle of a massive exercise to revise its electoral rolls by removing dead, duplicate and ineligible voters . Concerns that eligible voters might

US rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran saga

US rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran saga . Pope Leo XIV embarks on first papal visit to France in 18 years . Italy's new legislation

Man shot during Trump assassination attempt dies

James Copenhaver, one of three campaign rally attendees shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump, has died .

Switzerland’s neutrality vote is asking the wrong question

Switzerland’s neutrality vote is asking the wrong question. The real question is what neutrality can still do for Switzerland....

Watch: Robbie Williams' surprise singalong after Peru gig cancelled

Watch: Robbie Williams' surprise singalong after Peru gig cancelled. Robbie Williams gave an impromptu performance outside a hotel in Lima after his stadium concert was cancelled....

Unused Tents and Uneaten Food: Watchdog Finds ‘Waste’ in Immigration Crackdown

Unused Tents and Uneaten Food: Watchdog Finds ‘Waste’ in Immigration Crackdown. U.S. forces erected a tent city at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to house migrants....

Stuck on the Battlefield, Russia Wages ‘Total War’ on Ukraine’s Economy

Stuck on the Battlefield, Russia Wages ‘Total War’ on Ukraine’s Economy. Firefighters at the site of a drone attack on a warehouse in Brovary, Ukraine, this month....

Russian Attacks Destroy Millions of Books, the Heart of Ukrainian Culture

Russian Attacks Destroy Millions of Books, the Heart of Ukrainian Culture. The Ranok Publishing warehouse in Kharkiv, Ukraine, after it was struck twice by Russian drones in August....

Jefferies reiterates Eastman Chemical stock rating on China competition view

Jefferies reiterates Eastman Chemical stock rating on China competition view. ...

One in three members of Russia’s new State Duma has ties to the war in Ukraine. Some are accused of war crimes. Here’s who they are — and what they’ve done.

Russia has held its first State Duma elections since the start of the full-scale war . United Russia has won a record number of seats — more than three-quarters of the chamber . The party has already said that 49 “participants in the special military operation ” will become lawmakers on its ticket . But they make up

From ‘cheats’ to ‘great friendship’: How Trump’s rhetoric on China changed

From ‘cheats’ to ‘great friendship’: How Trump’s rhetoric on China changed. Warmth on display in Washington contrasts significantly with the language Trump has used to characterise Beijing and Xi....

Jobs report, inflation data to test US rate path, economic strength

Jobs report, inflation data to test US rate path, economic strength. ...

China saw 'surprise' jump in U.S. orders ahead of Trump-Xi summit, private survey shows

China saw 'surprise' jump in U.S. orders ahead of Trump-Xi summit, private survey shows. A private survey shows a rebound in China's exports to the U.S. as companies position for continued stability between the world's two largest economies....

Houston Sees Drop in Bunker Operations for Crude Tankers this Month: Spotbarge

Houston Sees Drop in Bunker Operations for Crude Tankers this Month: Spotbarge. Spotbarge founder Sebastiaan Kosman tells Ship & Bunker that Houston saw a rise in bunker operations following the Iran war, but activity has dropped this month....

Germany’s rejection of Russian gas drives fivefold price surge over 5 years

Germany’s rejection of Russian gas drives fivefold price surge over 5 years . Russian

Press review: Ukraine to spend EU loan by end-2027 as US-China trade truce may extend

Press review: Ukraine to spend EU loan by end-2027 as US-China trade truce may extend. Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, September 25th...

‘Flawless logistics for war and broken logistics for food’ – Nepal PM mocks world system

Balendra Shah told the UN that poorer countries struggle to secure essential supplies even as weapons are moved efficiently across borders . The rapper-turned-politician pointed to the shortages his country has faced amid conflicts and geopolitical tensions . He argued that the problem extends beyond his country, specifically pointing to India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the

Senator Questions Whether FCC Can Operate With Only Republicans

Senator Questions Whether FCC Can Operate With Only Republicans. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden asked the lone Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission, Anna Gomez, whether the agency can legally conduct business, including merger reviews, if it only comprises Republicans....

Journalism and resistance under Taliban rule

This week marks the fifth anniversary of the Taliban's return to power . Since then, the exclusion of women and

Rising malnutrition in Nigeria as US war on Iran raises food costs

Rising malnutrition in Nigeria as US war on Iran raises food costs. The war on Iran is raising the cost of living in Nigeria....

Premier League and La Liga lead FIFA reform calls after ‘exploitative’ plan

Premier League and La Liga lead FIFA reform calls after ‘exploitative’ plan. Europe's top leagues, from England, Spain, Italy and Germany, add pressure on Gianni Infantino after World Cup plan....

Why Trump gifted Xi Jinping a bald eagle sculpture at White House state dinner

Why Trump gifted Xi Jinping a bald eagle sculpture at White House state dinner. President Donald Trump gifted President Xi Jinping a bald eagle sculpture at a state dinner, symbolizing the US spirit....

Heavy rains hit Mexico as Hurricane Polo tracks offshore, expected to make landfall on Sunday night

Heavy rains hit Mexico as Hurricane Polo tracks offshore, expected to make landfall on Sunday night. ...

Kremlin says US, Russia, Ukraine meeting may happen soon

Kremlin says it is too early to assess results of Kirill Dmitriev’s trip to the United States .

US seizes bank accounts of payments group working for Tether’s bank

US seizes bank accounts of payments group working for Tether’s bank. Prosecutors allege Capstone illegally moved hundreds of millions of dollars for the crypto companies at the direction of a Caribbean bank...

US F-35 fighters to debut in Indian multinational air exercise

U.S. F-35 fighter jets are joining a multinational air exercise hosted by India . The drills get underway Saturday at the Jodhpur air base in Rajasthan state . Eight countries are participating and 32 more are attending as observers . The exercise could give the Indian Air Force a first-hand experience of tactical missions

United Russia Wins Record State Duma Majority in Elections Dubbed as the ‘Most Uncompetitive’ in Modern History

United Russia Wins Record State Duma Majority in Elections Dubbed as the ‘Most Uncompetitive’ in Modern History. The outcome was all but predetermined in Russia’s tightly controlled political system, where true opposition had been barred from the ballot....

Questions remain about who ordered Nord Stream blasts — Russia’s ambassador to Germany

Sergey Nechayev said the topic is being pushed out of the public eye . Proposals to launch remaining Nord Stream 2 line

Bahamas accuses ‘rogue’ US agents of years of unauthorized operations

Bahamas accuses ‘rogue’ US agents of years of unauthorized operations. Bahamian representatives formally lodged the grievance on Friday during a Washington meeting with the US Department of Justice...

Russian state news agency published a column threatening Lithuania with Russia’s ‘next SVO.’ Hours later, it was deleted.

Russian state news agency RIA Novosti published a column threatening Lithuania with Russia's ‘next SVO’ Hours later, it was deleted . Alexander Nosovich wrote the column in response to the Lithuanian parliament’s decision to support lifting the ban on stationing nuclear weapons in the country .

UK regulator clears Macquarie energy assets deal despite concerns

UK regulator clears Macquarie energy assets deal despite concerns. ...

Rising sea destroys homes, erases beaches in California. Is worse to come?

Rising sea destroys homes, erases beaches in California. Is worse to come?. ...

VEON joint venture receives digital bank license in Bangladesh

VEON joint venture receives digital bank license in Bangladesh. ...

Politics Is a Greasy Poll – And For Now, It’s Nigel Farage Who’s Slipping

YouGov dropped an MRP poll which showed, if an election were to be held today, Labour would be on course to win largest party . In music to Kemi Badenoch's ears, the Conservatives would form His Majesty's opposition, beating Reform into third place . The Liberal Democrats would stay roughly where they are,

Afghan taxi drivers defy Taliban music ban, turn up tunes in Kabul

Afghan taxi drivers are quietly pushing back against the restrictions, playing music in their cars despite the ban .

Chinese satellite intel helped Iran target US bases, track Hormuz ships: Report

Chinese satellite intel helped Iran target US bases, track Hormuz ships: Report. A report has highlighted a significant improvement in Iran's targeting capabilities over the past several months, citing the attack on a US base in Jordan....

Eaton to acquire Italian power firm COL Group for €810 million

Eaton to acquire Italian power firm COL Group for €810 million. ...

Why the alternative to the ‘clear and present’ danger from bond yields is this AI-fueled market that’s quietly outperformed

U.S. stocks are facing hurdles and investors may need to consider looking elsewhere . Goldman Sachs�

Kremlin calls EU sanctions on former RT France bureau chief pressure on media

Kremlin calls EU sanctions on former RT France bureau chief pressure on media. Brussels claims that Ksenia Fyodorova’s activities constitute "information manipulation" and "undermine democracy" in the European Union...

Netherlands bans trade in products from Israeli settlements

The Netherlands has begun enforcing a ban on the import and trade of goods originating from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian and Syrian territories . The measure took effect on 22nd September and covers products originating from the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, as well as the occupied Golan

Florida liquor store robbery with gunman wearing Michael Myers mask was ‘inside job,’ cops say

Florida liquor store robbery with gunman wearing Michael Myers mask was ‘inside job,’ cops say. ‘This case is a perfect example of why thorough investigative work matters,’ police say...

17 servicemen swept into Caspian Sea during military exercises in Kazakhstan. 14 died, most of them conscripts.

17 servicemen swept into Caspian Sea during military exercises in Kazakhstan’s Mangystau region . Fourteen of them died, most of them conscripts . Three servicemen were rescued, and one of the injured was taken to the hospital . Kazakhstan created a government commission to investigate the incident .

Ethiopia: renewed Tigray fighting raises fears of return to civil war

Ethiopia's federal army says 272 TPLF fighters were killed and 260 wounded in the north . The escalation comes days after the T PLF joined a new alliance with six other armed groups . Fighting in northern Ethiopia spurs fears of blackout and blockade .

UN General Assembly live: Leaders from Lebanon, Iraq, Pakistan to speak

UN General Assembly live: Leaders from Lebanon, Iraq, Pakistan to speak. The US-Israel war on Iran will continue to be a focus as the UNGA enters its fourth day....

US proposes trilateral meeting with Ukraine, Russia in UAE, Zelenskiy says

US proposes trilateral meeting with Ukraine, Russia in UAE, Zelenskiy says. ...

ADARx Pharmaceuticals raises $446.3 million in upsized US IPO

ADARx Pharmaceuticals raises $446.3 million in upsized US IPO. ... Adarx Pharmaceuticals allocates 55% of IPO to 10 investors. ...

South Korea slams ‘callous and irresponsible’ Zelensky

President Lee Jae-myung slams 'callous and irresponsible' Vladimir Zelensky for breaching secrecy agreement with Seoul not to disclose transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war captured in Russia . South Korea does not formally recognize the government in Pyongyang as legitimate and considers all Koreans

US backs Musk’s X in legal battle with EU

US backs Elon Musk’s X in legal battle with EU over $120 million fine imposed under its DSA censorship laws . EU fined X €120 million ($136.51 million) for alleged violations of its 2022 Digital Services Act . US Department of Justice has filed an application to intervene in support of Musk's legal challenge

India’s Congress Takes to Streets Seeking Election Chief’s Exit

India's main opposition Congress party staged protests in many parts of the country Friday demanding the resignation of Chief

Italy to ban burkas in schools, with 30% cap on pupils with poor Italian

Italy has passed a decree banning face coverings in all schools and capping the proportion of newly arrived foreign pupils with insufficient Italian at 30% per class from the next school year . The 30% quota applies in primary school to children who do not hold Italian citizenship, were not born in Italy and have not attended an Italian kindergarten

From 'Jungle' to jungles, migrants in Calais continue to dream of UK

October 2026 marks 10 years since the Calais "Jungle" in northern France was dismantled by French police . The camp was home to thousands of migrants who wanted to cross the Channel and reach the

REPLAY : Pope Leo XIV's speech from the Élysée

Pope Leo XIV spoke about peace, artificial intelligence, France's challenges and the importance of solidarity . The pontiff also condemned gestational surrogacy, calling for greater protection of human dignity .

Senegal: power cuts return as Dakar swelters in the heat

Senegal is once again facing power cuts, with outages returning to Dakar in September . The blackouts

US equity funds post first inflow in five weeks on renewed AI optimism

US equity funds post first inflow in five weeks on renewed AI optimism. ... Global equity funds snap two-week outflow as AI optimism returns. ...

ICC is insulated against US sanctions, says deputy prosecutor

ICC is insulated against US sanctions, says deputy prosecutor. Tribunal has overhauled systems to withstand potential new measures from Trump administration... ICC deputy prosecutor says court insulated against US sanctions, FT reports. ...

BUNKER JOBS: Eleven Energy Seeks Trader/Senior Trader in Singapore

BUNKER JOBS: Eleven Energy Seeks Trader/Senior Trader in Singapore. Marine fuels trading firm Eleven Energy is looking to hire a trader/senior trader in Singapore....

Green Shipping Corridor Alliance Launched in Beijing With 45 Members

Green Shipping Corridor Alliance Launched in Beijing With 45 Members. The global alliance aims to provide an international platform for cooperation on green shipping corridors and support the development of sustainable shipping....

NYK Names LNG Dual-Fuel Carrier in South Korea

NYK Names LNG Dual-Fuel Carrier in South Korea. The vessel is equipped with dual-fuel engine from WinGD....

Ukraine expects to receive $29.5 bln from West by year-end

Ukraine expects to receive $29.5 bln from West by year-end. Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergey Marchenko believes the funds should help prevent a budget shortfall...

Russia prepares visa deals with Asian countries, senior diplomat says

Russia prepares visa deals with Asian countries, senior diplomat says. "Facilitating mutual travel by citizens is one of the priorities of the Russian Foreign Ministry," Andrey Rudenko said...

Five takeaways from Donald Trump’s high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping

Five takeaways from Donald Trump’s high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping. The US secured an extension of its trade truce this week - but only a short one...

Elderly woman, 89, evicted from Madrid home after several decades as protesters clash with police

Elderly woman, 89, evicted from Madrid home after several decades as protesters clash with police. Supporters outside her home chanted ‘Maricarmen, you're not alone!’ and ‘Murderers!’...

Alaska Senate Race: Mary Peltola, Dan Sullivan Battle Over Cost of Living

Alaska Senate Race: Mary Peltola, Dan Sullivan Battle Over Cost of Living. Voters in the northernmost US state have previously embraced Trump, but this year they could help hand the Senate majority to Democrats....

Vladimir Putin has an eight-year-old granddaughter — Elza Tikhonova. Her parents are the Russian president’s younger daughter and ballet dancer Igor Zelensky.

Vladimir Putin has an eight-year-old granddaughter — Elza Tikhonova . Her parents are the Russian president’s younger daughter and ballet dancer Igor Zelensky . Proekt's investigators suggest she was named after Princess Elsa from the animated film Frozen .

Canadian-Haitian writer Thélyson Orélien stripped from Prix Goncourt longlist after AI claims

Canadian-Haitian writer Thélyson Orélien stripped from Prix Goncourt long

Fatalities on Indian roads: One death reported every three minutes

India has the second-largest road network in the world, spanning over 6 million kilometres . But these roads are silent killers, with one death reported every

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Ceuta as thousands remain stranded

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Ceuta as thousands remain stranded. People face harsh conditions, overcrowding, limited aid, and alleged abuse while awaiting decisions on their future....

Pope Leo warns in France that AI is creating ’paradise of machines’

Pope Leo XIV warns against losing humanity in a 'paradise of machines' Thousands gather in Paris to welcome him to France amid concern over the dangers of artificial intelligence .

Abeona Therapeutics stock reiterated at Buy by H.C. Wainwright

Abeona Therapeutics stock reiterated at Buy by H.C. Wainwright. ...

Russia’s Prozorova advances to semifinals of 2026 WTA Singapore Open

Russia’s Prozorova advances to semifinals of 2026 WTA Singapore Open . The 22-year-

AfD parliamentary group calls for blocking Ukraine’s EU, NATO accession

AfD parliamentary group calls for blocking Ukraine’s EU, NATO accession .

Globalists use Ukraine to pit Europe against Russia, movement head says

Globalists use Ukraine to pit Europe against Russia, movement head says. According to Viktor Medvedchuk, the head of Kiev regime is a lead singer in this process, but by no means the choir master...

Over 18 fraud cases involving deepfakes reported in Russia since 2025 — Interior Ministry

Over 18 fraud cases involving deepfakes reported in Russia since 2025 — Interior Ministry. Sergey Kalinin pointed out that it is common for scammers to use generative models to create believable audiovisual content...

Abbas at UN: ‘Do not allow Palestinian homes to be burned while residents sleep’

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas tells UN General Assembly that Palestinians will not leave their homeland or accept forced displacement . Abbas reiterates his support for a negotiated peace based on a two-state solution .

Maker of viral squishy toys asks Australia to seize fakes amid child injuries

Maker of viral squishy toys asks Australia to seize fakes amid child injuries. A social media trend encouraging children to microwave squishies has left some with serious burns when the heated toys burst...

The stalemate that Israel is imposing on Gaza could backfire

The Board of Peace's reconstruction plan is caught between worsening misery on the ground and Israel's

Protests in UK after arrest of far-right activist Daniel Thomas

Protests in UK after arrest of far-right activist Daniel Thomas. Protesters gathered outside a police station in southern England after far-right activist Daniel Thomas....

India Weighs Mandatory Imported Coal Blending as Plant Stocks Crumble

India Weighs Mandatory Imported Coal Blending as Plant Stocks Crumble . If India initiates a mandatory blending of imported coal, it would be the first time it will have done so since 2024 .

Russia, China, India responsible for keeping energy markets stable — senior diplomat

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said coordinated approaches to international security issues were reflected in the

Russian political scientist and election analyst Alexander Kynev arrested in Moscow on drug charges

Alexander Kynev is accused of producing, selling, or shipping illegal drugs on a large scale, a charge that carries a prison sentence of 10 to 20 years . He is a political scientist who studies the structure of power in Russia’s regions and analyzes election results at the regional and federal levels .

Caleb Flynn trial: Did messages exchanged with Alleigha Botner reveal a motive? 5 bombshells in Ashley Flynn’s killing

Alleigha Botner's testimony marks a turning point in the murder case against Caleb Flynn, accused of killing his wife Ashley in Ohio .

Explainer-What has turned the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan from partners to foes?

Explainer-What has turned the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan from partners to foes?. ...

Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as more Iranian flights curtailed

Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as more Iranian flights curtailed. ...

Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine, damage maternity clinic

Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine, damage maternity clinic. ...

Israel ‘shattering the very foundations of life’ (VIDEO)

Israel has reportedly occupied around 600 sq km of territory in southern Lebanon, displacing hundreds of thousands of civilians from some 57 towns and villages located within the zone . The protest came amid a major escalation in Lebanon that began in early March, after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran .

Rising from the ashes: Post-Assad Syria is slowly stirring

The adage goes, “No news is good news,’ and a lack of headlines generally means that all should be well . There have undoubtedly been many successes in Syria since the removal of Bashar Al-Assad . There can be no question that the state is

Raising taxes on passive income could bring Russia’s budget an additional 700 billion rubles a year, economist says

Russia's budget could be an additional 700 billion rubles a year, says economist Dmitry Polevoy . Russians currently pay a 13-15% tax on passive income . The Finance Ministry estimates the increase will affect no more than 6% of Russians with such income, or about four million people .

In a US-China world, Asean must do more than avoid choosing sides

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington this week . Both recognise the considerable incentive to prevent their economic rivalry from spiralling out of control . Even an uneasy truce in great power relations

US seeking to revive Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks

US seeking to revive Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks. Ukraine's president added that eight regions have come under attack by Russian forces since the start of the day....

Nuvectis’ In-Licensed Cancer Drug Earned Breakthrough Designation in China, and It’s Not Even Their Lead Asset

Nuvectis’ In-Licensed Cancer Drug Earned Breakthrough Designation in China, and It’s Not Even Their Lead Asset. ...

EU approves €6.6 billion in military aid funds for Ukraine

The money will ‌come from the European Peace Facility, a fund used by EU members to finance military aid to countries outside the bloc . Of the released funds, €900 million will ⁠go to the EU’s military assistance mission for Ukraine .

Former US intelligence chief Avril Haines: ‘Trump trusts his gut more than the expertise’

Avril Haines: 'Trump trusts his gut more than the expertise' Former US

Report: UK’s ‘double lock’ on arms to Israel suspends nothing

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced a package of measures targeting Israel’s illegal occupation and settlement activity on 8 September . The measures included plans to prohibit trade with illegal settlements and refuse applications for arms and other exports that materially contribute to the occupation of Palestinian territory . The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade confirmed no further licences had been

Protesters outside UN’s New York headquarters demand Netanyahu face war crimes charges

Protesters outside UN’s New York headquarters demand Netanyahu face war crimes charges . Medea Benjamin, the co-founder of anti-war group Code Pink, said Netanyahu's hands are “dripping in blood’

Hurricane Nolo Takes Aim at Hawaii

Hurricane Nolo Takes Aim at Hawaii. Though likely to avoid a direct hit, parts of the state could receive nearly three feet of rain, forecasters warned....

US core capital goods orders surge in August

US core capital goods orders surge in August. ...

Brazil mid-September inflation exceeds forecasts ahead of tight election

Brazil mid-September inflation exceeds forecasts ahead of tight election. ...

U.S. Proposed New Round of Ukraine Peace Talks in UAE, Zelensky Says

U.S. Proposed New Round of Ukraine Peace Talks in UAE, Zelensky Says . Putin has repeatedly said Putin and Zelenski could meet only in Moscow . Putin said in June 2026 that he had never refused to meet but did not want to 'talk for the sake of talking'

Russian-Pakistani Druzhba joint military maneuvers start in Pakistan

Russian-Pakistani Druzhba joint military maneuvers start in Pakistan. Deputy Chief of Staff of Russia’s Central Military District Colonel Oleg Stetsyuk addressed the exercise participants with a welcome speech...

Former Zelensky spokeswoman says UK premier derailed Ukraine peace deal

Former Zelensky spokeswoman says UK premier derailed Ukraine peace deal. The UK wants to wear Russia down using Ukrainians, Yulia Mendel said...

CIS observers note fair and open nature of Russia’s State Duma elections

CIS observers note fair and open nature of Russia’s State Duma elections .

US Is Asking Paraguay for More Beef Amid High Prices, Peña Says

US is asking Paraguay to ship more beef to cool prices at home . President Santiago Peña says

Russia’s mobile operators warn they’ll block bank calls starting October 15 if they aren’t labeled

Russia's Digital Development Ministry has asked the central bank to make sure banks are complying with a requirement to label mass calls . The operators say more than 90% of banking-sector companies and “nearly 100%” of companies in other sectors have already signed labeling agreements, while the largest banks either refuse to sign or have

Each side feels it 'could get a decisive military victory' in Sudan, Trump's Africa envoy says

Trump's Africa envoy Massad Boulos said that each side in Sudan feels it "could get a decisive military victory" He acknowledged there is no "imminent solution that we can feel or

India’s ‘cockroach’ movement demands election chief’s resignation

Youth group threatens return to mass protests, sets deadline for Gyanesh Kumar to quit over reports of meddling .

NHS to suspend staff suspected of snooping on patient records

NHS to suspend staff suspected of snooping on patient records. There have been too many cases of staff abusing patient trust, and enough is enough, the head of the NHS in England says....

WTI Whipsaws as Hormuz Hopes Collide With Diesel Crunch

November WTI crude oil futures spent the week trading a possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz . The contract fell to $88.67 Tuesday after reports that Iran could reopen the Strait within seven days, then recovered to $96

Aramco Restores East-West Pipeline as War Risk Closes In on Yanbu

Saudi Aramco has restarted its East-West pipeline less than two weeks after attacks knocked out the 7 million bpd system . Pumping has resumed at reduced rates, with Aramco reportedly targeting around 4 million bPD as flows

Paris des Arts: Special edition in Geneva

This week Paris des Arts decamps to Geneva, the cosmopolitan Swiss city nestled between the lake and the Jura mountains . Young chef Danny Khe

Global bond selloff rolls on, US 30-year yield at highest since 2004

Global bond selloff rolls on, US 30-year yield at highest since 2004. ...

India’s state LPG importers seek 2.75 million tons from U.S.

India’s state LPG importers seek 2.75 million tons from U.S.. ...

Desolate Arctic outpost likely to host US troops under new Greenland deal

Mestersvig sits 149 miles from the nearest settlement (population 330), at the edge of an uninhabited national park larger than Germany and France combined . It oversees the stretch of ocean between Greenland, Iceland and Britain — known as the GIUK gap — that Russia’s Northern Fleet must cross to reach the Atlantic .

St. Petersburg Courts and Moscow Universities Evacuate Following Bomb Threats

St. Petersburg Courts and Moscow Universities Evacuate Following Bomb Threats. Similar evacuations were reported at more than a dozen universities throughout Moscow on Thursday, Russian media reported....

Russia, Bangladesh sign memorandum on cultural cooperation

Russia, Bangladesh sign memorandum on cultural cooperation. The memorandum was signed by the ministries of culture of the Russian Federation and Bangladesh on the sidelines of the 12th St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum...

Greece PM on Shipping, Diesel, EU Fiscal Rules, ECB

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis says situation in the Red Sea “has gone from bad to worse�

U.S. military sets up for potential action in Cuba

The U.S. Army Reserve is reviewing a request to move resources to the military's Southern Command over the next four months . Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-

Evan Gershkovich says his arrest in Russia was carefully planned FSB sting

Evan Gershkovich became the first U.S. reporter arrested on espionage charges in Russia

Russian gas for Armenia much cheaper than purchases from other countries

Russian gas for Armenia much cheaper than purchases from other countries. As of 2025, more than 2.2 bln cubic meters of gas had been supplied from Russia, accounting for around 83% of all gas deliveries to Armenia...

China, Vietnam back Russian bid for APEC presidency in 2035 — Russian diplomat

China, Vietnam back Russian bid for APEC presidency in 2035 — Russian diplomat. "Similar assurances were received during senior officials' contacts with representatives of ASEAN countries; a number of other delegations have also reacted positively," Andrey Rudenko noted...

Belarusian troops heading to Russia to take part in CSTO drills

Belarusian troops heading to Russia to take part in CSTO drills. The Interaction 2026 command and staff exercise, the Search 2026 special reconnaissance forces and assets exercise and the Echelon 2026 logistics exercise will be conducted in Russia...

Kiev loses over 1,900 troops in Battlegroup East’s area this week — top brass

Kiev loses over 1,900 troops in Battlegroup East’s area this week

Saudi grand mufti urges front-line troops to unite against Houthis

Saudi Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan urged the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen and Saudi soldiers stationed along the front line to remain united in confronting the Houthis and defend Saudi territory and Muslim holy sites, Anadolu reports .

Israeli army prepares for new phase of fighting in southern Lebanon: Report

The army will reorganize its forces in what it calls the “yellow zone’s “ yellow zone” in southern Lebanon . It is an imaginary line separating an Israeli-occupied “buffer zone“ from the rest of Lebanon, extending up to

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China's help in ending Russia's invasion

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China's help in ending Russia's invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to urge China to influence Russia to ends its invasion of Ukraine...

Details on US, China trade talks to come on Monday, says Greer

Details on US, China trade talks to come on Monday, says Greer. ...

Gazprom increases gas supplies to China via Power of Siberia in 1H 2026

Gazprom increases gas supplies to China via Power of Siberia in 1H 2026 . The growth in supplies is primarily driven by increased

APEC leaders to adopt joint declaration at summit in China — Russian Foreign Ministry

The Russian delegation is actively preparing for the upcoming APEC summit in China . President Vladimir Putin is expected to lead the Russian delegation at the

Kremlin does not rule out contacts between Putin, Vucic on gas

Serbia would like to prolong its gas supply agreement with Russia for the long term .

Egypt urges resumption of US-Iran talks, regional de-escalation

Egypt urges resumption of US-Iran talks, regional de-escalation . Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Iranian and Omani counterparts held separate meetings . The meetings were held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly .

House Republicans on track to lose majority

Cook Political Report shifted 15 House races toward Democrats on Friday, the latest sign that the political environment is deteriorating for Republicans . Democrats only nee a net gain of three seats to take the majority . Republicans have spent much of the cycle arguing that redistricting would give them more breathing room .

Why Canada is not ruling out a possible war with the US

Why Canada is not ruling out a possible war with the US. Trump’s annexation threats have prompted Carney to examine even remote risks to Canada’s sovereignty....

US TV networks to resume Trump coverage after CNN access restored

US TV networks to resume Trump coverage after CNN access restored . CNN, MS NOW and Politico were blocked by the Trump administration from the White House . A US judge later restored their access . The White House television press pool on Friday aired video of Chinese President Xi Jinping’

Hapag-Lloyd revises Zim offer as Israeli approval concerns persist

Hapag-Lloyd and Israeli private-equity firm FIMI submitted revised terms for their planned $4.2 billion acquisition of Zim Integrated Shipping Services . The revised terms are intended to address objections raised by several government bodies reviewing the transaction .

Ethiopia civil war fears, UNGA highlights, and Yemen safeguarding failures: The Cheat Sheet

Ethiopia civil war fears, UNGA highlights, and Yemen safeguarding failures: The Cheat Sheet. A weekly read to keep you in the loop on humanitarian issues....

‘Israel’ bars all Palestinian parties from Knesset elections but allows convicted terrorist Ben-Gvir to run

More than a million Palestinian citizens of ‘Israel’ have the right to vote, but their main political parties could now be prevented from standing . All Palestinian representation in Knesset has been disqualified . The committee voted to disqualify Ra’am — the United Arab List led by Mansour Abbas, and the Joint

'Iran has dragged us into this conflict,' top Emirati diplomat Anwar Gargash says

Top Emirati diplomat Anwar Gargash says Iran "has dragged us into this conflict" Gargash: UAE was "the target of 3,300 missiles and drones" fired by Iran . US President

US harvest delays send soy processors scrambling for supplies

US harvest delays send soy processors scrambling for supplies. ...

Nearly 1.5 million displaced in Haiti as violence spreads, UN says

Nearly 1.5 million displaced in Haiti as violence spreads, UN says. ...

Italy Pushes Refineries to Raise Fuel Output Amid Price Surge

Italy’s industry and energy security ministers will meet with executives from the Italian refining sector in early October to discuss how refineries could raise diesel and gasoline production to help lower the record-high fuel prices

71,000 children displaced in Yemen in 3 weeks amid escalating conflict: UNICEF

71,000 children displaced in Yemen in 3 weeks amid escalating conflict, UNICEF says . More than one in four were found to be acutely malnourished .

No ‘crazy communists’?: Fox News stars all smiles for China’s State Dinner despite ranting about communism in the US

No ‘crazy communists’?: Fox News stars all smiles for China’s State Dinner despite ranting about communism in the US. ‘I’m invited to a state dinner; I have to go,’ Ingraham said, explaining her choice to attend the dinner...

Iran-Linked Oil Tankers Seized by Navy Sailing Slowly Toward US

Two of the Iran-linked oil supertankers interdicted by American naval forces early in the war are just weeks away from reaching the US . Authorities have pledged to seize the vessels and millions of dollars

Dmitry Patrushev and Marat Kambolov discuss cooperation between Russia and South Ossetia in agriculture and environmental protection

Dmitry Patrushev and Marat Kambolov discuss cooperation between Russia and South Ossetia in agriculture and environmental protection. ...

Israeli opposition party leader says state’s global standing at all-time low, warns of economic collapse

Yisrael Beiteinu opposition party leader Avigdor Liberman says Israel’s global standing has reached an “unprecedented low,” warning of a ‘real economic collapse’ Liberman made the remarks in a post through US social media company X .

Turkiye rejects East-West divide, says Mecca defense pact not aimed at Iran or Israel: President

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkiye would not choose between East and West as the global balance of power shifts . He emphasized Ankara's commitment to NATO while pursuing deeper partnerships with China, Russia, and regional powers .

China helping Iran would be ‘totally unacceptable,’ Trump told Xi during visit: US ambasador

US Ambassador to China David Perdue said the issue of Chinese support for Iran has been a recurring subject in US-China discussions . Trump told Xi Jinping this week that Beijing providing any assistance to Iran would be 'totally unacceptable' The U.S. is conducting a massive economic pressure campaign against Iran, but without Chinese cooperation it will only be

Zionism is racism, says Green leader Zack Polanski

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has declared himself an anti-Zionist . He said Zionism is a form of racism and that Zionism is racism . Polanski was speaking at a Jewish community election hustings in London .

Verdicts expected in trial over killing of Argentina rugby player Aramburú in Paris

Verdicts expected in trial over killing of Argentina rugby player Aramburú in Paris. Verdicts are expected Friday in the trial of four people linked to the killing of former Argentina rugby player Federico Martín Aramburú...

ICE wasted millions in rush to expand detention, government watchdog finds

GAO report finds ICE wasted millions on scaled-back and mismanaged projects . The agency spent billions in six new initiatives without conducting necessary analyses, the report found . ICE received an unprecedented amount of money to bolster operations, including $45 billion through the One Big Beautiful Bill .

Four years after Russia’s wartime exodus began, another wave may be starting. Political scientist Margarita Zavadskaya on what we’ve learned about Russian emigration since 2022.

Four years after Russia's wartime exodus began, another wave may be starting . Many emigrants have already lived in several countries and still haven't found a place where they'll stay for long . Some have found a genuine new home, while others have returned to Russia .

REPLAY: Pope Leo XIV's address at UNESCO

REPLAY: Pope Leo XIV's address at UNESCO. Watch the replay of Pope Leo XIV's address at UNESCO on September 25, 2026 where he spoke about peace, culture, AI and international cooperation during the first stop of his France visit....

'Moldova is the best performer in my class': EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos

The EU has gone through seven waves of enlargement since 1973, but there has not been one since Croatia joined in 2013 . There are not likely to be any new members in the club before 2028 – some 15 years after Croatia entered

Suspected Paris killer of Argentine rugby star begs forgiveness

Suspected Paris killer of Argentine rugby star Federico Martin Aramburu begs forgiveness . Loik Le Priol, one of the main suspects in the 2022 killing, asked for forgiveness from victim's family . Verdicts are expected to be delivered later in the day in the

Greece stocks higher at close of trade; Athens General Composite up 0.91%

Greece stocks higher at close of trade; Athens General Composite up 0.91%. ...

Power consumption in Russia down 0.2% YTD — chief executive

Power consumption in Russia down 0.2% YTD — chief executive. In 2025, electric power consumption dropped by 0.8% to 1.161 trillion kWh...

Police K-9 shot and killed on its final shift before retirement

Police K-9 shot and killed on its final shift before retirement. This is the second police dog to die in the Portland area in the past week...

Five missing in Athens after explosion rocks tourist hotspot

Five missing in Athens after explosion rocks tourist hotspot. Fire crews and ambulances rushed to the scene as smoke billowed above ancient monuments...

UK Productivity Upgrade Offers Hope for Healey, Resolution Says

UK Productivity Upgrade Offers Offers Hope for Healey, Resolution Says . A rewriting of Britain’

Lebanon PM calls for full Israeli withdrawal in UN address

Lebanon's PM Nawaf Salam told the UN that his country will not be an ‘arena for the conflicts of others’ In his UN address, he called for state control over weapons .

Iraq calls for a ‘sovereign Palestinian state’ at UNGA

Iraq calls for a ‘sovereign Palestinian state’ at UNGA. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi called for a sovereign state of Palestine at the 81st session of the UNGA....

China swimmer makes Asian Games history as Thai sprinter wins track 100m

China swimmer makes Asian Games history as Thai sprinter wins track 100m. China's Zhang Zhanshuo, 19, became the first swimmer to win seven golds at a single Asian Games....

Australian naturopath Barbara O’Neill detained in Qatar, released after hours of questioning: 'It was very upsetting'

Australian naturopath Barbara O'Neill detained in Qatar, released after hours of questioning

Keke Wyatt arrest: Why was R&B star held in Georgia? 3 serious offenses explained

Keke Wyatt arrest: Why was R&B star held in Georgia? 3 serious offenses explained. R&B singer Keke Wyatt was arrested in Georgia on September 20 for terroristic threats, simple assault, and child cruelty....

Tesla Marked the Start of High Volume Semi Production, and the Engineering Story Sits Underneath the Cab

Tesla formally inaugurated its dedicated Semi factory in Sparks, Nevada on September 24, a 1.7 million square foot plant built adjacent to Gigafactory Nevada . The plant is designed for 50,000 trucks a year . Tesla has not said what it is currently producing, and that distinction matters .

Union Pacific begins battery-electric locomotive testing in Southern California

Union Pacific has deployed its first two battery-electric locomotives in Southern California . The two Wabtec FLXdrive locomotics are the first half of a four-unit order by Union Pacific . The railroad said the tests will yield data on the units’ performance, reliability and operating capabilities .

TOC Asia 2026 to explore the next wave of growth in Asia

TOC Asia 2026 to explore the next wave of growth in Asia. Senior maritime leaders gather in Singapore to explore how trade, technology and investment will shape Asia’s ports....

Trump sees no urgency for Canada deal as trade dispute deepens, USTR says

Trump sees no urgency for Canada deal as trade dispute deepens, USTR says. ...

Ukraine’s layered defenses in Orekhov area overwhelmed — expert

Ukraine’s layered defenses in Orekhov area overwhelmed — expert. Maxim Zubarev said the fate of Orekhov had been decided...

Kremlin comments on response to attacks in Black Sea, Russian ambassadors to UK, France

Kremlin comments on response to attacks in Black Sea, Russian ambassadors to UK, France. Dmitry Peskov noted that there is no need to rush the appointment of Russian ambassadors to Britain and France...

Merz faces pension mutiny after election disaster

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces pension mutiny after election disaster . Merz's Christian Democrats suffered historic drubbing this month, culminating in what the chancellor himself called a “disaster’s ‘disasters’ in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania . His coalition partners demand a change of

U.S. Air Force Receives First Ever Unmanned Fighters Years Behind China

The General Atomics FQ-42 Vengeance and Anduril F Q-44 Fury have arrived at Creech Air Force Base in Nevada . The deliveries represent the transition of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program from predominantly industry-led development and flight testing to direct experimentation by operational Air Force personnel .

America at 250: From the American dream to book bans and AI

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, its founding promises, identity and place in the world are being fiercely debated . As the Festival America in Vincennes gets underway, we're putting

Ed Sheeran's next US concerts cancelled due to bad weather

Ed Sheeran's concerts in Massachusetts on Friday and Saturday are cancelled after severe weather warnings . Singer's tour has faced numerous setbacks after expulsion of rapper Macklemore over support for Palestine drew backlash .

US appeals court declines to block Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic

US appeals court declines to block Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic. The 2-1 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington came in a lawsuit by Anthropic challenging its March designation by the Pentagon as a national security supply chain risk .

Turkey stocks higher at close of trade; BIST 100 up 0.09%

Turkey stocks higher at close of trade; BIST 100 up 0.09%. ...

Denmark stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Copenhagen 20 down 0.01%

Denmark stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Copenhagen 20 down 0.01%. ... Netherlands stocks higher at close of trade; AEX up 0.47%. ...

Chinese, US firms line up for Peru copper projects as government cuts red tape

Chinese, US firms line up for Peru copper projects as government cuts red tape. ...

U.S. appeals court upholds Pentagon designation of Anthropic as supply chain risk

A federal appeals court rejected Anthropic PBC’s challenge to the Trump administration designating the company a supply-chain risk to US national security . An earlier ruling that lifted the ban appears to remain in place for now .

Thales in ‘quite advanced’ talks with NATO countries on AI-powered command software

French defense-technology firm Thales is ‘quite advanced’ in talks with NATO countries on AI-powered command software . The company is positioning the system as a multi-domain C2 ‘overlay’ that can plug into legacy and national systems from the strategic to the tactical level .

Russia Can Restart 80% of Black Sea Grain Export Terminals if Attacks Stop – Analysis

Russia Can Restart 80% of Black Sea Grain Export Terminals if Attacks Stop – Analysis. The disruption to shipments has driven up global grain prices and renewed concerns about food security linked to the war in Ukraine....

Russian business support unit to be created in Uttar Pradesh, India — trade representative

Andrey Sobolev said that pharmacy, semiconductors, agribusiness

Attacks on Ukrainians in Poland growing – envoy

Attacks on Ukrainians in Poland have risen by around 30%, Kiev’s ambassador to Warsaw says . More incidents are now being classified as hate crimes against Ukrainians rather than ordinary domestic offenses . Polish police recorded 180 attacks or acts of aggression against Ukrainians in the first half of

Georgia middle school student nails perfect SAT score — and has big career plans

Georgia middle school student nails perfect SAT score — and has big career plans. Ashrit Talluri is already taking college-level courses and says he hopes to become a neurosurgeon...

Lauren Boebert granted restraining order against person who filed ethics complaint alleging sex with staffers

Lauren Boebert granted restraining order against person who filed ethics complaint alleging sex with staffers. The Colorado congresswoman was granted the order against David Wheeler, co-founder of a Democratic-aligned PAC...

US Sanctions Are Hobbling Cuban Economic Reform, Minister Says

US Sanctions Are Hobbling Cuban Economic Reform, Minister Says. One of Cuba’s top diplomats warned that US President Donald Trump’s sanctions are stifling the island’s efforts to overhaul its economy and embrace capitalist reforms....

London Irish protest at embassies against Ireland-Israel football match

London Irish protest at embassies against Ireland-Israel football match . Irish people in London gathered outside their own embassy and that of Serbia to demand that Ireland’s FA “ Stop the Game! ” coming up between Ireland and the Israeli occupation . Irish FA ran scared from holding the tie in Ireland but were not willing to

Pope greets Paris crowds in popemobile as he warns of AI risks

Pope Leo XIV waves to the faithful in his popemobile as he warns of AI risks . Enthused believers hailed him as he waved to the crowds from a 'popemobile'

Brightray signs non-binding framework for Macao data center

Brightray signs non-binding framework for Macao data center. ...

Private equity-backed Florida railway Brightline files for bankruptcy

Private equity-backed Florida railway Brightline files for bankruptcy. Orlando-to-Miami route seeking to popularise high-speed rail in US has filed for Chapter 11 to cut nearly $6bn in debt...

Russia, Vietnam to increase number of flights between countries

Russia, Vietnam to increase number of flights between countries. The Russian Transport Ministry said the air carriers can operate 105 flights per week for each side...

Russia rejects restrictions that impede safe navigation — Foreign Ministry

Russia rejects restrictions that impede safe navigation — Foreign Ministry. According to the statement, such measures not only contravene international law but also threaten to disrupt the stability of global maritime logistics...

Protests against rising fuel prices erupt in EU countries — Politico

Protests against rising fuel prices erupt in EU countries — Politico. Amid the protests, French authorities were compelled to expand aid programs for citizens and sectors hardest hit by the rising cost of fuel...

Over 60% of Armenians favor keeping Russian military base — poll

Over 60% of Armenians favor keeping Russian military base — poll. More than 28% of respondents said Russia should withdraw the base, while 6.8% were undecided...

Gaza faces ‘worst economic crisis in history’, says UN report

Gaza faces ‘worst economic crisis in history’, says UN report. Collapse of economy following Israeli military action has left Palestinians destitute, with daily per capita GDP is now $0.58, says study...

A data-sharing clause derailed US-Zimbabwe health talks. Now all funding ends this month

A data-sharing clause derailed US-Zimbabwe health talks. Now all funding ends this month. The United States will end funding for Zimbabwe’s health programs at the end of September...

Algeria Strengthens Air Defences with New Chinese HQ-17 Anti-Missile Systems

Algerian Air Force reportedly procured Chinese HQ-17 short-range air defence systems . The system is a Chinese equivalent of the Russian Tor-M1 short- range air defence system, which is widely assessed to have surpassed the capabilities of its Russian counterpart. The system's missile has a maximum speed of approximately Mach 3

Weapons Firm Gave Advice to UK Universities on Countering Gaza Protests

British weapons manufacturer BAE Systems worked with UK universities to counter protests against Israel’s genocide in Gaza . An investigation by Liberty Investigates and Al Jazeera found 13 UK universities spoke with the firm about how to handle demonstrations . In 2024, the company urged universities “to counteract an often skewed, but prominent narrative from protesters’

Two Just Stop Oil supporters get suspended sentences for spraying paint on Radcliffe Camera in Oxford

Daniel Knorr, then 21, and Noah Crane, then 18, sprayed water based paint on Radcliffe Camera building . Three weeks before the protest, the UK government had granted approval to the Rosebank project in the North Sea . In 2022 the UK had broken 40C for the first time in recorded history .

Ukrainian kids learn to fly drones for a future shaped by Russia's invasion

Ukrainian kids learn to fly drones for a future shaped by Russia's invasion. A Ukrainian nonprofit group is teaching kids to make, service and fly simple drones, to help them be "useful in the future in their country."...

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to use expanded database for potential voter purges

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to use expanded database for potential voter purges. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Sept. 4 in Lebanon, Oh....

LIVE: Turkiye vs France – UEFA Nations League

LIVE: Turkiye vs France – UEFA Nations League. Follow the updates, with build-up, predictions, team news and lineups, from our live text commentary stream coverage....

Watch: Why is the Pope in France?

Watch: Why is the Pope in France?. The BBC's Hugh Schofield looks at why the visit is met with enthusiasm the Church attributes to growing spirituality among the French....

Supreme Court Allows Expansive Voter Screening Tool Ahead of Midterms

Trump administration has sought to marshal the resources of the federal government to shape who can

As charter rates soar to $1M a day, crude oil trader pivots to buying ships

Trafigura is moving from chartering tanker capacity to owning it, launching Volare Shipping with six very large crude carriers and eight more on order in a $500 million capital-raising and planned listing on the Oslo exchange . The move is a notable strategic shift for one of the world's biggest commodity traders at a time

Finland stocks higher at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 up 0.06%

Finland stocks higher at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 up 0.06%. ... Sweden stocks higher at close of trade; OMX Stockholm 30 up 0.73%. ...

Inside the propaganda campaign shaping AI answers

An Israel-backed influence campaign has sought to flood the internet with generated content targeting young Americans . It sought 50 million digital impressions, with at least 80% targeting Gen Z . The contract called for 100 original pieces of content a month and 5,000 variations across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and other platforms .

California’s New, Less Powerful Reality

California is used to throwing its weight around with corporate America . The state is usually the one issuing threats, not the one caving to them .

Hill investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong

Hill investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong. The incident raises the possibility that top secret weapons technology may have been exposed to a foreign adversary — including China....

U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.15%

U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.15%. ...

Spain stocks higher at close of trade; IBEX 35 up 0.65%

Spain stocks higher at close of trade; IBEX 35 up 0.65%. ... Italy stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com Italy 40 up 0.59%. ...

Portugal stocks higher at close of trade; PSI up 0.21%

Portugal stocks higher at close of trade; PSI up 0.21%. ... Germany stocks higher at close of trade; DAX up 0.51%. ... Belgium stocks higher at close of trade; BEL 20 up 0.58%. ...

Western miners can match China’s speed if African governments cut red tape, KoBold president says

Western miners can match China’s speed if African governments cut red tape, KoBold president says. ...

France stocks lower at close of trade; CAC 40 down 0.04%

France stocks lower at close of trade; CAC 40 down 0.04%. ...

Why WTI Is Suddenly Trading $12 Below Brent

Oil prices are set for a slight 2% weekly gain, despite rumours that this week’s opening of the 2026 UN General Assembly sparked yet another diplomatic push to end Middle Eastern hostilities . The US benchmark WTI is set

Maldives vice president tells UN Israel’s genocide in Gaza ‘must end’

Maldives Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef told the UN General Assembly in New York on Friday that Israel’s genocide ‘must end’ He called for accountability under international law, saying no state should be shielded by its power or political alliances . He reiterated the Maldives’ support for an independent Palestinian state.

California’s oldest family-owned winery declares bankruptcy, looks to sell as industry struggles mount

The oldest family-owned winery in California has filed for bankruptcy and is looking to sell .

Trump ally Tuberville isn’t kidding when he says US pilots are in a ‘club’ of furry fetishists

Alabama Republican Tuberville says US pilots are in a 'club' of furry fetishists .

Burnham Vows to Detail Plan to Reset UK Water Industry Next Week

Burnham Vows to Detail Plan to Reset UK Water Industry Next Week. Andy Burnham pledged to set out his Labour government’s proposals for overhauling the UK’s ailing water industry in the coming days....

Processing error could disenfranchise tens of thousands of voters in Texas

A massive backlog of voter registration applications in Texas could affect the outcome of local and state elections, including a contentious election involving a U.S. Senate seat . In Bexar County alone, around 45,000 registrations that have been submitted have not yet been processed . All 254 counties in the state appear to be affected .

Israel-funded ‘CAA’s demand for cancellation of landmark UK Macklemore gig backfires

Israel-funded ‘Campaign against Antisemitism’ (CAA) has taken a break from threatening the Green party to insist Wembley Arena bow to its demands . CAA wants the venue to copy spineless musician Ed Sheeran and cancel Macklemore’s Palestine fundraiser concert scheduled for 30 October .

More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees flee to Chad as UN calls for funding

More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees flee to Chad as UN calls for funding. UN refugee agency says 400 people a day, about 20 times the previous daily rate, now cross from Sudan into eastern Chad....

Jodie Turner-Smith sued: Queen & Slim star faces bombshell accusations of funding firearms, sex parties

Jodie Turner-Smith sued: Queen & Slim star faces bombshell accusations of funding firearms, sex parties. Jodie Turner-Smith faces allegations of financially supporting her brother's drug activities and trafficking, as per a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles....

Ukraine's neighbors have no wish to join Kiev's military adventures — Russian MFA

Ukraine's neighbors have no wish to join Kiev's military adventures — Russian MFA .

Russia ready to share its best practices in culture, Putin says

Russia ready to share its best practices in culture, Putin says. The head of state noted that the digital model of the "Pushkin Card" can easily be adapted for any country...

Russia’s top racquet Andreeva fails to clear quarterfinals at 2026 WTA Singapore Open

Russia’s top racquet Andreeva fails to clear quarterfinals at 2026 WTA Singapore Open. The unseeded Canada’s Leylah Fernandez defeated the Russian athlete in straight sets...

Yemeni government forces seize strategic mountain range in Lahj after clashes with Houthis

Yemeni army's media center said government forces, backed by the Popular Resistance, took control of the mountain range overlooking the Al-Wazi’iyah and Al-Mudarabah districts . Houthi fighters withdrew from the area and suffered heavy losses.

UN chief calls for end to Sudan war, voices regret that Burhan was denied US visa

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an end to the war in Sudan and the suffering of its people . He expressed regret that Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan was not issued a visa to attend this week’s UN General Assembly .

"Washington is broken": Democrats running for office turn sharply against their own party

Democrats are adopting a drastically more negative tone toward their own party in the 2026 midterm elections . This surge in political friendly fire reflects the extraordinary level of anger candidates are seeing from their voters toward the Democratic Party and the national political establishment . An Axios analysis looked at more than 350 ads in federal and statewide elections since 2018 .

Cuba dice que sanciones de Trump frenan sus reformas económicas

Cuba dice que sanciones de Trump frenan sus reformas económicas. El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, asegura que la presión de EE.UU. frena las reformas económicas y limita el avance del sector privado....

Alberta’s ‘rat patrol’ ramps up operations as vermin makes inroads in province

Alberta’s ‘rat patrol’ ramps up operations as vermin makes inroads in province . For more than seven decades, residents of Alberta have shared something in common with Antarctica and the high Arctic .

Coal India unit SECL selects banks for $800 million Mumbai IPO - Bloomberg

Coal India unit SECL selects banks for $800 million Mumbai IPO - Bloomberg. ...

‘Risking billions’: US Navy’s massive shipyard overhaul lacks oversight, watchdog says

U.S. Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program will exceed $200 billion and take more than 50 years to execute . The program is not regularly evaluated for its costs, risks and performance, a new Government Accountability Office report says .

USNI News Western Pacific Pulse: Sept. 25, 2026

USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for 308 days . The Philippines and Japan are co-hosting the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) expert working group on Maritime Security Joint Cooperative Activity began Monday and ends on Saturday .

Russia completes fuel pump-out from shipwrecks in Black Sea

Russia completes fuel pump-out from shipwrecks in Black Sea. Over 185,000 metric tons of contaminated sand and soil were disposed...

Soviet jazz-rock pioneer Alexey Kozlov dies at 90

Alexey Kozlov was a pioneer of Soviet jazz rock . Born in Moscow on October 13, 1935, he founded Arsenal in 1973 . The band became one of the Soviet Union’s best-known groups .

Russia’s Justice Ministry designates Khodorkovsky Live, a YouTube news project with over 3.4 million subscribers, a ‘foreign agent’

Russia’s Justice Ministry designated Khodorkovsky LIVE a ‘foreign agent’ The ministry also added journalist Valery Klepkin and art historian Maria Mikaelyan to its “foreign agents’ registry . The story you’re reading was written by one of our living, breathing journalists.

China set to decide if Costa Rican or Guyanese diplomat becomes first woman UN chief

China set to decide if Costa Rican or Guyanese diplomat becomes first woman UN chief . Three rounds of informal voting in the Security Council failed to produce a favourite .

France can’t count on ECB to fix debt woes, central bank chief says

France can’t count on ECB to fix debt woes, central bank chief says. ...

China, India, Turkey account for two-thirds of exports via terminals of Port Alliance

China, India, Turkey account for two-thirds of exports via terminals of Port Alliance . China

Netanyahu likens 'NAZA' film to launching ballistic missiles at Israel

Netanyahu likens 'NAZA' film to launching ballistic missiles at Israel. Speaking to Makor Rishon, Netanyahu reiterated his plan to revoke the creators' citizenship, saying, 'Presenting IDF officers and the IDF command as war criminals causes us immeasurable harm'...

Bloomberg: Romania gives blood donors better rates on government bonds. The program has raised about $600 million since the start of 2025.

Romania has raised about $604 million from thousands of individual investors through a program offering blood donors higher yields on government bonds . Blood donors can buy bonds yielding more than 7% a year — about one percentage point more than other retail investors can get . The program helps the government raise money while encouraging blood donations .

Iran will make no nuclear concessions, Iranian official says

Iran will make no nuclear concessions, Iranian official says. ...

U.S. Oil, Gas Drilling Perks Up As Pressure Mounts

The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the U.S. rose to 599, up 50 from this same time last year . It is the second time the number of oil rigs rose by 3, reaching 455 during the latest reporting period . This is

Israeli shelling continues as Lebanon’s PM demands withdrawal in UN speech

Israeli shelling continues as Lebanon’s PM demands withdrawal in UN speech. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam wants a US-brokered ceasefire to be consolidated and for Israel to retreat....

U2 celebrate 50th anniversary at the school where they formed

U2 celebrate 50th anniversary at the school where they formed. The rock band go back to their roots, playing a gig in the Dublin playground where they first met....

Italy's women senators pose in short skirts amid row over deputy PM's sexist remark: ‘Maybe we can take him to 2026’

Italy's women senators pose in short skirts amid row over deputy PM's sexist remark: ‘Maybe we can take him to 2026’. Former prime minister Matteo Renzi called Tajani's comments backward, while Tajani later apologized, claiming he was misunderstood....

East German town backs AfD motion to halt new Holocaust memorial plaques

Heidenau, a town near Dresden in the eastern state of Saxony, backs

Russia’s first post-election protest over alleged fraud in the State Duma vote goes ahead in the northern city of Syktyvkar. About 100 people showed up.

A protest against alleged fraud in the State Duma election took place in Michurinsky Park in central Syktyvkar, the news outlet 7×7 reported . The Communist Party’s regional branch organized the rally . About 100 people attended, according to 7

Cross-docks, warehouses and replacement shipping documents can help disguise where merchandise originated . In some cases, products can reach overseas markets within days . Once documentation changes, identifying stolen goods becomes increasingly difficult .

Lufthansa Cargo pauses all-cargo flights to Mumbai over congestion

Lufthansa Cargo has temporarily suspended freighter services to Mumbai International Airport in India . The cargo airline subsidiary of LufThansa Group paused flights to Mumbai from Sept. 20 until the end of the month because of operating problems caused by a large construction project

Meta misled consumers in case over Cambridge Analytica scandal, New Mexico jury says

Meta misled consumers in case over Cambridge Analytica scandal, New Mexico jury says. ...

CrowdStrike probe closed by US prosecutors without charges

CrowdStrike probe closed by US prosecutors without charges. ...

US university ends contract for sending human cadavers to train Israeli military personnel

The University of Southern California has terminated an arrangement involving the transfer of human cadavers used to train Israeli military medical personnel . The university concluded the agreement between its Keck School of Medicine and the US Navy on Thursday . Officials at the medical school said decision did not stem from recent student demonstrations sparked by media disclosures of the initiative .

Germany Discusses Requiring Gas Firms to Fill Storage Next Year

Germany Discusses Requiring Gas Firms to Fill Storage Next Year. Germany has discussed with industry the idea of mandatory gas storage filling for next year, after struggling to replenish stockpiles this summer....

German investigators suspect Russian military intelligence organized an arson attack near defense firms in Munich

German investigators believe Russian military intelligence was behind a September 3 attack on defense companies in Munich . On the night of September 2–3, incendiary devices were thrown from a passing car at a construction site near the Munich headquarters of defense companies Rohde & Schwarz and Helsing . The GRU was also preparing an attack on a factory run

Lebanese in Brazil, Brazilian in Lebanon

Lebanese in Brazil, Brazilian in Lebanon. Their families left Lebanon generations ago. For some Lebanese Brazilians, Lebanon’s pull never disappeared....

Somali Forces Free Third Ship Seized by Pirates

Somali Forces Free Third Ship Seized by Pirates. Authorities in the Puntland region of Somalia are reporting that they freed another vessel being held by pirates. Somali pirates took control of six v......

Venezuela Oil Output Could Hit 1.8 Million Bpd By 2030, Rystad Says

Venezuela's upstream oil sector is attracting its broadest pool of international operators and capital in decades . If capital deployment, rig availability and oilfield services scale in line with requirements, Rystad Energy models Venezuelan crude production

Trade turnover between Russia, China amounts to $240 bln — Putin

Trade turnover between Russia, China amounts to $240 bln — Putin. According to the Russian leader, the trade volume continues growing...

Putin says he intends to attend APEC summit

Putin says he intends to attend APEC summit. The head of state reiterated that his trip to the summit would depend on the situation inside Russia...

Election trouble in South Sudan, the UN’s leadership hunt, and a new global risk map: The Cheat Sheet

Election trouble in South Sudan, the UN’s leadership hunt, and a new global risk map: The Cheat Sheet. A weekly read to keep you in the loop on humanitarian issues....

Trump, Silicon Valley, and the global far right target Brazil’s upcoming elections

The Battle for Free Speech Podcast is a production of The Real News Network hosted by Michael Fox and Marc Steiner . This is the third bonus episode of the podcast series, and this is the fourth bonus episode in the series . The battle for free speech is set to

‘He’s an idiot.’ Evan Gershkovich says Putin spent more than an hour trying to convince a world leader that the WSJ reporter really was a spy.

Evan Gershkovich was convicted in Russia on charges of spying under the guise of reporting . He was released in a major prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries on August 1, 2024 . The Wall Street Journal correspondent was detained in Yekaterinburg in March 2023 .

What happened to Noah Woods? Timeline of 3-year-old Suffolk boy's disappearance and death

Noah Woods slipped through a gap in a playground fence before he was later found dead in

Why was NYC's Global Citizen Festival 2026 canceled? Saturday's nor'easter weather forecast

Why was NYC's Global Citizen Festival 2026 canceled? Saturday's nor'easter weather forecast. The Global Citizen Festival in New York’s Central Park has been cancelled because of a powerful nor’easter expected to hit the city over the weekend....

Putin says Ukraine settlement proposals remain under review

Putin says Ukraine settlement proposals remain under review. ...

More than 350 designers to take part in Moscow Fashion Week

More than 350 designers to take part in Moscow Fashion Week. Participants from 24 Russian regions will present domestic products...

Kiev must understand provocations will not improve its position — Putin

Putin: Ukraine must understand provocations will not improve its position . Ukraine must feel the effects of Russia’s retaliatory strikes, he says . Ukraine is raising the prospect of a ceasefire and trying to stop Russia's ‘Geran’ drone strikes .

Those working with Russia will not panic and run — Putin

Those working with Russia will not panic and run — Putin. The Russian leader recalled that the Ukrainian authorities had attempted to scare off St. Petersburg International Economic Forum's guests...

Does America keep electing the wrong spouse? Recent first and second ladies aced out their husbands in law school

Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton and Marilyn Quayle were all remembered by classmates and professors as more talented than their

Trump once promised to feed Xi McDonald’s. He gave him a lavish state dinner and hearty serving of praise instead

The summit itself was the point of the visit, but Trump reveled in showing off his gilded DC in

Maine’s famous red hot dogs have ditched the dyes and are being colored by crushed bugs instead

Maine’s famous red hot dogs have ditched the dyes and are being colored by crushed bugs instead. The bright red franks were formerly colored using Red Dye 3...

Poland boosts air defence after ‘Russian provocations’ amid Ukraine war

Poland boosts air defence after ‘Russian provocations’ amid Ukraine war. Alleged incursions put NATO nations on alert as Ukraine launches strikes on Russia during parliamentary voting....

Freight AI Isn’t Replacing Brokers — Here’s the ROI

FreightWaves co-founder Will Bewley says the real ROI is to give brokers, dispatchers and ops teams time back . Woflow has spent roughly 10 years deploying machine learning across supply chain enterprises of varying sizes . The company has concentrated specifically on freight and logistics customers .

US Navy stands up hub to prepare unmanned systems for combat

The U.S. Navy established the Robot and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Center at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia . The center will teach service members to be technically proficient while developing and fielding new combat-ready robotic systems . “A prototype is not combat power,” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle

Ukraine has no method to counter Geran drones so far — Putin

Ukraine has no method to counter Geran drones so far — Putin. The Russian leader noted that Russian retaliation against Ukrainian attacks had been so sensitive and devastating that the Kiev regime had requested truce...

China Pushes to Fill Trump’s Void Across Range of UN Activities

China Pushes to Fill Trump’s Void Across Range of UN Activities. Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped the United Nations General Assembly during his US visit this week. That doesn’t mean Beijing is neglecting the world body....

US immigration crackdown hits Kansas, disrupts beef processing

US immigration crackdown hits Kansas, disrupts beef processing. ...

‘Misaligned’ fan blades, loss of thrust caused Thunderbird F-16 crash

Thunderbird F-16 crashed near Trona, California, on Dec. 3, 2025, during a routine training flight . The pilot experienced a loss of thrust at low altitude and initiated corrective action procedures but was unable to regain sufficient thrust . A subsequent inspection of the engine revealed missing blades from the 5th and 6th stages

Ahead of US IPO, British AI neocloud Nscale secures $3.36B in convertible finacing

Ahead of US IPO, British AI neocloud Nscale secures $3.36B in convertible finacing. The funding, which comes from Third Point, Nvidia and others, will fuel the company's massive AI data center buildout....

Trump says talks with Xi produce progress on all issues

Trump says talks with Xi produce progress on all issues. The US leader gave no further details...

Russia repaired damage after Kiev’s attacks — Putin

Russia repaired damage after Kiev’s attacks — Putin. The Kiev regime damaged more than 100 ships, the head of state revealed...

F-35 Parts Seized on UPS Path to US That Often Stops in China

U.S. officials are investigating how parts of an F-35 stealth aircraft ended up in Beijing�

Pope in Paris, Xi in DC, AI at a Crossroads

Pope Leo brought his call for restraint and regulation of AI to France as he sought to position the Vatican as a moral voice in a rapidly changing world . There was a rare red-carpet meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping .

New Jersey’s governor calls on her lieutenant governor to resign over ethics report

Lt. Governor-elect Dale Caldwell resigned after an investigation revealed he tried to get a promotion for his girlfriend . Investigators found that he made unwanted advances toward a staff member’s friend, telling the employee after being rejected that ‘you young women are looking for young sperm’

Report finds many security deficiencies at Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed

Report finds many security deficiencies at Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed. Report finds many security deficiencies at Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed...

Who are Yahya Mohamed Mosleh and Islam Mohamed? Two arrested near Ole Miss as police seize over 500 units of kratom

Two men arrested on drug-related charges after the deaths of two University of Mississippi students

Van Freight Tightens Up as Capacity Stays Fragile

Tender rejections hit 14%, but demand isn't the real story, says Zach Strickland in FreightWaves’ Sonar Update . The national Tender Rejection Index climbed to 14% and is holding near a secondary peak . The Midwest is at the center of the tightness .

Remembering Marina Vlady, the cinema icon who embodied the ‘mysterious Russian soul’ for Europeans. To Soviet audiences, she was an enigmatic French star — and bard Vladimir Vysotsky’s muse.

Marina Vlady, the cinema icon who embodied the ‘mysterious Russian soul’ for Europeans, died on September 24 at 88 . The myth of the French film star’s happy yet tragic union with the Soviet bard has an enduring hold on the Russian imagination .

Protests spread in Kosovo over war crimes convictions

Protests spread in Kosovo over war crimes convictions. Protests spread in Kosovo over war crimes convictions...

Maga base recoils as Trump goes all-in on AI

Maga base recoils as Trump goes all-in on AI. US president’s Big Tech boosterism is alienating once-loyal supporters just weeks ahead of the midterms...

NYT: Sources confirm Haaretz report of UAE president's Oct. warning to Netanyahu

NYT: Sources confirm Haaretz report of UAE president's Oct. warning to Netanyahu. According to two sources who spoke to The New York Times, the Emirati leader warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of an impending 'major attack' by Hamas...

Recording of Sep 18 Private Q&A - Why A Third Round of War May Force Chinese Intervention

China is likely realizing that it can’t control oil markets if Round 3 leads to far greater escalation than what we saw in previous rounds . Staying out is becoming increasingly difficult for Beijing. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber .

Trump, Xi wrap state visit centered on spectacle over substance. Here are the top takeaways

Trump, Xi wrap state visit centered on spectacle over substance . New Jersey's lieutenant governor stepped down amid accusations of sexual harassment and ethics violations . The East Coast could see flooding, rough surf and high winds .

Russia to proceed from its own interests regarding future settlement — Putin

More than 1,600 Ukrainian drones entered practically the Moscow zone on September 19-20

Arsenal fan Zohran Mamdani reacts to Man City verdict over 115 charges

The mayor of New York City is an avid Arsenal fan . Zohran Mamd

GOP Base 'Not Nearly as Engaged' as Dems Into Midterms, Warns Luntz

The GOP backlash has been simmering below the surface throughout Trump's second term as lawmakers privately grumbled he hasn't focused enough on affordability issues . Republicans have long been loath to openly criticize the president, who has wielded an uncommonly strong hold over his party .

Leo XIV in Paris: A look at the vespers evening prayer at Notre-Dame

Pope Leo XIV praised the "splendor" of Notre-Dame de Paris . He is the first pope to visit the cathedral

Will Turkiye end its military presence in northern Iraq?

Will Turkiye end its military presence in northern Iraq?. Ankara agrees to gradually hand over a base in Sinjar....

When will El Nino hit Texas? November and December winter weather forecast for Dallas-Fort Worth

When will El Nino hit Texas? November and December winter weather forecast for Dallas-Fort Worth. The strongest El Nino on record is expected to bring much-needed rain to North Texas this winter....

Oil prices slide about 2% as US, Iran explore path out of war

Oil prices slide about 2% as US, Iran explore path out of war. GLOBAL-OIL:Oil prices slide about 2% as US, Iran explore path out of war...

Olympics-USOPC anticipating participation surge in US from LA28, 2034 Games

Olympics-USOPC anticipating participation surge in US from LA28, 2034 Games. ...

Airmen discover body in charred vehicle near Eglin Air Force Base

The incident is under investigation by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office . Next of kin notification is currently underway, per the statement .

AI was supposed to hit new grads hard. So far, unemployment data says otherwise.

A new paper from economics researchers at Munich's CESifo finds no evidence of "significant, widespread displacement or reduction in hiring of recent college graduates in absolute or relative levels" There's some reason to believe 2026's graduating job seekers might be more at risk of AI displacement than those graduating just a year or two prior .

Paramount/WBD merger conditions give the public "virtually nothing," judge is told

Paramount/WBD merger conditions give the public "virtually nothing," judge is told . 12 states led by California sued to block the deal in July . Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín ruled that Paramount combining with Warner Bros. would likely reduce competition substantially and violate antitrust laws .

Is solar's growth finally slowing in the US?

The top line item is that energy use is continuing to rise, albeit not as quickly as headlines about data centers might lead people to believe . Despite all of this, electricity use has risen by only 2 percent compared to the same period last year .

US being left behind in EV charging speeds as China goes sub-5 min to 70%

US being left behind in EV charging speeds as China goes sub-5 min to 70% . China's OEMs are in a battle over who can charge the fastest, and this week, Geely fired its latest salvo .

Florida family’s home destroyed and dog killed after Tesla exploded in garage: lawsuit

Florida family’s home destroyed and dog killed after Tesla exploded in garage .

Black woman Tasia Fortune’s hanging was ‘staged’ after her death, Mississippi police say

Tasia Fortune’s body was found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home in Jackson, Mississippi, in August . Police believe she was already dead before her body was hanged, a detective testified on Friday . Two men have been arrested for the murder of Fortune .

‘I hope France wakes up’: Young Catholics flood the streets for Pope Leo's Paris visit

Young French Catholics from the Anuncio movement fanned out into the crowds awaiting Pope Leo XIV's arrival in Paris on Friday .

A U.S. doctor survived a deadly strike in Gaza. Why he plans to go back.

A U.S. doctor survived a deadly strike in Gaza. Why he plans to go back.. Dr. Feroze Sidhwa was working at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis when an Israeli strike hit the surgical unit he was in....

U.S., Indian Army Snipers Train on Long-Range Marksmanship

U.S. and Indian Army snipers trained together in India during Exercise Yudh Ab

Soybean futures rise as traders await US-China trade details

Soybean futures rise as traders await US-China trade details. ...

Trump administration obligates $307M for military aid to Ukraine

The money has been a source of contention with Congress, as Democrats and some of President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans have criticized the Pentagon for sitting on the aid for Kyiv . The Pentagon, which oversees the USAI program, declined to comment for this story .

Idaho National Guard carries out 3 isolated rescues over 4 days

Idaho Army National Guard supported three successful search-and-rescue missions last week, rescuing four people in some of the state’s most challenging and remote terrain . The Army National Guards are the only aircraft in Idaho with the hoist capability to extract injured or stranded people from remote areas .

Russia planned to resume talks after elections, but Kiev attacked polling stations — Putin

Russia planned to resume talks after elections, but Kiev attacked polling stations — Putin. He recalled that the negotiations held in Istanbul in 2022 were interrupted by the Ukrainian side...

The challenges and opportunities of clean energy in rural America

As of last year, 87% of U.S. clean energy generation happened in areas far outside the country’s urban centers

Did Trump share an AI-altered Xi Jinping photo after China's president 'humiliated' him? Here's what we know

Did Trump share an AI-altered Xi Jinping photo after China's president 'humiliated' him? Here's what we know. Trump’s apparent AI-altered Xi photo raised concerns as Xi stressed limits on US-China competition during his Washington visit....

Millions in US Northeast brace for powerful storm

Millions in US Northeast brace for powerful storm. Millions in US Northeast brace for powerful storm...

Soaring bond yields ‘not even close’ to cooling red-hot US economy, investors say

Soaring bond yields ‘not even close’ to cooling red-hot US economy, investors say. Rising borrowing costs so far show no sign of putting a brake on activity in world’s biggest economy...

Lavrov discusses Ukraine, Middle East with Indian foreign minister

Lavrov discusses Ukraine, Middle East with Indian foreign minister. The ministers discussed key issues of Russian-Indian cooperation, the schedule of upcoming bilateral contacts and current regional and global issues...

Putin calls Estonian statements on readiness to fight Russia ‘clownery’

Putin calls Estonian statements on readiness to fight Russia ‘clownery’. Russian President noted that Estonia’s total population is about 1.3 million...

The EU lifted sanctions on Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman but extended restrictions on more than 3,000 others for three years. Here’s how that deal works.

On September 22, EU countries agreed to remove two Russian billionaires from the sanctions list . They also agreed to extend the broader list, which covers more than 3,000 people and entities, through September 22 . Removing Usmanov and Fridman was a key political condition for such a lengthy extension . France demanded Usman

‘Rigged and broken’ UK arms export policies ‘have eviscerated international humanitarian law’

Campaign Against Arms Trade’s new report, Dead Letter, exposes how the UK arms exports system is fundamentally broken and rigged . The report focuses on two cases: the Saudi -led bombing of Yemen from 2015-2022, and Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza . Both cases highlight how successive governments have taken extraordinary measures to

Colombia extradites top rebel commander to US in first under new president, sources say

Colombia extradites top rebel commander to US in first under new president, sources say. ...

Thieves Stole ‘Nvidia’ Trailers. They Got 20 Tons of Sand

Thieves Stole ‘Nvidia’ Trailers. They Got 20 Tons of Sand. They wanted the silicon. They got the sand....

Arizona residents furious after renovations at lake left dead ducks, fears of botulism

Arizona residents furious after renovations at lake left dead ducks, fears of botulism. Gilbert city officials confirmed that some wildlife could not be relocated...

Tax Fraud May Cost US More Than $300 Billion Annually, GAO Finds

The US may be losing more than $300 billion a year in tax revenue to fraud

EU defense agency says Europe is rearming too slowly to be ready to defend against Russia by 2030

EU leaders commissioned the report last year to assess progress in strengthening Europe’s defenses . But European countries’ current plans “do not seem to meet the goal of closing gaps in areas including air and missile defense, ground combat, naval forces, ammunition stockpiles, and drones .

Yemen's president calls on his people to mobilise against Iran-backed Houthis

Yemen’s Riyadh-based President Rashid al-Alimi called on his people to mobilise and join the armed

Xi’s state visit to US ends in success — Chinese state TV

Xi’s state visit to US ends in success — Chinese state TV. A 21-gun salute was fired in President Xi Jinping’s honor at the airport...

Church of England leader honored cleric linked to Pakistani gang – Telegraph

Church of England leader honored Tahir Ashrafi, Pakistan’s special envoy on interfaith harmony, last week . His brother allegedly leads a so-called ‘blasphemy gang’ in Pakistan that entraps young men online and blackmails them with threats of prosecution under the country's blasphemy laws .

US Permit Talks Include Faster Approvals for Power Lines, Pipes

US Permit Talks Include Faster Approvals for Power Lines, Pipes. Senate Democrats secured expedited approvals for high-voltage transmission lines needed for renewable-energy projects as part of a broader deal to overhaul infrastructure permitting....

Bipartisan group of 14 U.S. senators urges Trump to withdraw Putin’s G20 invitation

A bipartisan group of 14 U.S. senators has urged President Donald Trump to withdraw his invitation to Vladimir Putin for the G20 summit in Miami this December . In a letter, the senators said Putin bears sole responsibility for Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine . They said Putin would have little incentive to agree to

Russian historian Yuri Dmitriev, who uncovered mass graves of victims of Soviet repression, transferred to hospital with suspected stroke, rights group says

Yuri Dmitriev, 70, was rushed from Penal Colony No. 18 in Mordovia to a prison medical facility in the village of Barashevo . The human rights group questioned whether the facility could treat him . He has been in custody since 2016, when he was accused of producing pornography involving his underage adopted daughter

Navy Establishes New Deputy Chief Of Naval Operations to Support Failing Shore Infrastructure

Navy Establishes New Deputy Chief Of Naval Operations to Support Failing Shore Infrastructure . Vice Adm. Scott Gray will report on Oct. 5, tasked with continuously pushing for funding for shore infrastructure, including barracks and piers . Gray relinquished his role as commander of Navy Installation Command.

Lavrov notes good relations between Russia, Kuwait and hopes they would be maintained

Lavrov notes good relations between Russia, Kuwait and hopes they would be maintained. Russian Foreign Minister pointed out that he looks forward to futher cooperation with his Kuwaiti counterpart Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah...

EU doesn’t want Armenia, seeking accession to worsen ties with Russia — opposition leader

EU doesn’t want Armenia, seeking accession to worsen ties with Russia — opposition leader. At the same time, Samvel Karapetyan gave no clear answer as to whether the law launching the EU accession process should be repealed...

Britain’s rhetorical war, Zelensky’s UN crashout, deep state media exposed: RT stories that shaped the week

RT looked at two dramatically different elections in Russia and Germany, and a suspicious Ukrainian corruption case Britain turns up the war rhetoric . Retired generals are telling the public to get ‘psychologically prepared’ for conflict . Labour Party thought leaders are suggesting that dissidents and Russia sympathizers be “locked up’

Corporate debt maturities set to test US borrowers as rates rise

Corporate debt maturities set to test US borrowers as rates rise. ...

Italy crisis deepens as Belgium’s win stalls World Cup rebuild in Rome

Italy crisis deepens as Belgium’s win stalls World Cup rebuild in Rome. Belgium win 2-0 in Italy as Nations League opener is played out in front of nearly half empty Stadio Olimpico....

Colombia stocks lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 0.93%

Colombia stocks lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 0.93%. ...

Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index down 1.76%

Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index down 1.76%. ...

Trump administration weighs options to curb record US diesel costs - Bloomberg

Trump administration weighs options to curb record US diesel costs - Bloomberg. ...

Walmart chief rules out personalised pricing as AI transforms retail

Walmart chief rules out personalised pricing as AI transforms retail. Largest US retailer issues open letter saying it will not use electronic shelf labels to change costs based on shopper identity...

What if AI’s greatest threat is what it reveals about us?

AI is the first technology whose explosive development has exposed the crisis of values and cultural reference points in modern civilization . Unlike the wheel, the printing press, the internal combustion engine or the nuclear reactor, AI can’t be separated from humanity, so to borrow Marxist terminology

Mbappe goal overshadowed by knee injury to mar Zidane debut France win

Mbappe goal overshadowed by knee injury to mar Zidane debut France win. Kylian Mbappe scores the only goal of France's win in Turkiye, but Real Madrid striker immediately forced off by injury....

Moody’s lifts Montenegro’s credit rating to Ba2 amid institutional reforms

Moody’s lifts Montenegro’s credit rating to Ba2 amid institutional reforms. ... Moody’s cuts Botswana credit rating to Baa2, shifts outlook to stable. ...

US-Israeli aggression killed more than 5,000 Iranians — foreign minister

US-Israeli aggression killed more than 5,000 Iranians — foreign minister. Abbas Araghchi emphasized that the United Stated committed a grave crime and flagrant violation of international law by assassinating Iran's supreme leader...

Trump-appointed judge again holds admin in contempt over deportation

U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher found the administration in contempt Friday for deporting a young asylum seeker to El Salvador in violation of three court orders . It's the latest clash between the Trump administration and federal courts over deportations carried out despite judicial protections . The White House did not immediately respond to Axios' request for

The 9/11 wars were a bigger crime than you think

Up to 4.7 million people were killed in the post-9/11 wars, both through direct violence and the consequences of destabilisation, such as disease and hunger . 1.8 million US veterans now have an officially recognised disability because of the wars .

Russia sanctions act: ‘Taken note of India’s warning that new US tariffs could impact ties’

Russia sanctions act: ‘Taken note of India’s warning that new US tariffs could impact ties’. The Russia sanctions act threatens up to 100% tariffs on the top 5 purchasers of Russian energy that likely includes India...

Nigeria Joins IEA As Crude Output Hits Six-Year High

Nigeria has ambitious energy plans for the coming decades, including expanding its oil industry and accelerating the development of its renewable energy sector . Nigeria joins South Africa, Kenya, and Senegal as an IEA Association country in sub-

Middle East states helping attack Iran bear direct responsibility — Araghchi

Araghchi: "Responsibility rests squarely with those regional states that enabled and facilitated the

Georgia teen arrested in connection with grisly death after being spotted allegedly moving human torso in tub

Georgia teen arrested in connection with grisly death after being spotted allegedly moving human torso in tub. A family member of the victim claims she saw Kingston Bradley moving the tub...

Crucial Israeli System Is Literally Collapsing - But Not Because Of Rockets

Five of Israel’s six major Mediterranean desalination plants had been shut down after an algae bloom clogged the seawater intakes of the plants . No rocket had been fired, no Iranian missile had flattened the crucial machinery . No Houthi drone had given an unexpectedly accurate survey of Israel's water resources .

Supreme Court for the third time rejects Republican redistricting push in Missouri

The justices halted a federal appeals court ruling that would have revived the Republican-friendly map for the November elections, which will determine control of Congress . There were no noted dissents .

Venezuela’s promised elections face long delays, sources say

Venezuela’s promised elections face long delays, sources say. ...

Panetta Calls Trump-Xi Summit a 'Missed Opportunity'

Panetta says the state visit delivered "an awful lot of pomp, but not a lot of substance" He remains "very skeptical" that the US and Iran can reach

Houthis Just Pulled The Plug - Saudi False Flag Flops!

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