Jollibee’s Global IPO Can Wait

scmp.com

Hamas leader says Israel to use ‘blood’ of Palestinians as fuel for election

Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya says he expects Israelis to campaign off Gaza’s ‘blood’ of Palestinians . “We absolutely refuse to allow the blood, suffering and cause of the Palestinian people

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Powerful storm pummels northeast US with rain and high winds

Powerful storm pummels northeast US with rain and high winds . New York, Boston and Philadelphia were all in the firing line of the ‘nor'easter’ – so labelled for its northeasterly winds – as authorities warned of potential major flooding and road closures .

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Thousands march in Spain over eviction of 87-year-old woman Maricarmen Abascal

Thousands marched through Madrid on Saturday to protest eviction of 87-year-old woman Maricarmen Abascal . Protesters rattled keys, blew whistles, chanted slogans and held banners calling for greater protection for tenants .

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Iran says only diplomacy can end Hormuz crisis after Trump rejects deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says only diplomacy can end conflict after Trump rejects Hormuz deal . Iran presented the US with a 'concrete seven-day plan' during the UN General Assembly in New York this week . Under the proposal, Tehran would reopen the strait and resume negotiations over its nuclear program .

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Pope celebrates giant Paris mass in landmark visit

Pope Leo XIV is on a four-day trip to France, a secular country with deep Catholic roots, on the first official papal visit to France in nearly two decades . He is the third pope to visit Lourdes, following Benedict XVI and John Paul II . On Sunday, the pontiff is due to celebrate

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CNN blocked from Trump’s trip as White House signals new media curb

The White House signalled on Friday night that CNN would be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump’s Saturday trip . The news organisation was replaced by Real America's Voice News, a conservative network, for the president's trip to Knoxville, Tennessee .

france24.com + 5 more

Northern Ireland court allows Orange Order march through Catholic area

Northern Ireland court allows Orange Order march through Catholic area for the first time in nearly 30 years . The Drumcree parade dispute dates back to the mid-1990s, when tensions over the route led to riots, roadblocks and murders, threatening Northern Ireland’s peace process .

france24.com + 6 more

Switzerland votes on country's neutrality

Switzerland has not fought a military conflict since neutrality was established in 1815 . A Yes vote would bar the country from co-operating with military alliances unless attacked . Some argue that measures such as sanctions can undermine that principle .

france24.com + 2 more

Irish players to wear black armbands to boycott Israel

Ireland players will wear black armbands in protest of the lives lost in the Gaza conflict during Sunday's match against Israel in Debrecen, Hungary . FAI Chief Executive David Courell confirmed Saturday that one player had withdrawn from the squad ahead of the match .

france24.com

‘Russian sleeper cell’: Can Germany’s far-right AfD be barred from sensitive intel?

The prospect of an AfD-led government in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt has exacerbated long-standing fears

france24.com

Maricarmen Vs The ‘Vultures’: A “social tragedy” mobilising Spaniards

Protests are ongoing in Madrid right now, with many demonstrators holding signs and banners that read

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At least 27 killed in 2 mass shootings in South Africa

Two separate mass shootings near South Africa’s two biggest cities killed at least 27 people, police say . Police say 17 people were killed on Saturday night when eight suspects armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols opened fire at a bar in Wedela township, south-west of Johannesburg . At least 17 people killed at

cbsnews.com

Russian foreign minister accuses Europe of blocking Ukraine peace talks

Russian foreign minister accuses Europe of blocking Ukraine peace talks. Both Moscow and Kyiv have stepped up attacks after the deadliest summer since 2022 — the year Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine....

cbsnews.com

Fears of serial killer rise in South Africa after body of 10th woman found

Fears of serial killer rise in South Africa after body of 10th woman found. Police have identified similarities in some of the killings but said they had not found conclusive evidence that the same person or people were responsible....

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Special report: One person dead as dangerous nor'easter slams East Coast

One person has died after being struck by a falling tree in New York from the dangerous nor'easter lashing the East Coast . This comes as millions of Americans are under weather alerts and coastal flooding threats .

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New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson kicks off the new season of ‘SNL’

New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson kicks off the new season of ‘SNL’ on Thursday . Brunson and "

nbcnews.com

Why Democrats are split on Israel

Why Democrats are split on Israel. Three years after the Oct. 7th attacks, the party is still divided on how to deal with Israel, Gaza and the Netanyahu government...

pbs.org

House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump administration. Impeachment is an option

"There is a cost to the American people of the out-of-control corruption," says H

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China and U.S. agree to establish AI safety channel and continue trade and military talks

aljazeera.com

Suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan kills at least 12

Suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan kills at least 12. A vehicle laden with explosives rammed into a roadside checkpoint in Pakistan, killing at least a dozen people....

aljazeera.com + 1 more

Israel’s Netanyahu criticises opposition uniting against him for election

Netanyahu criticises opposition uniting against him for election . Five opposition leaders agree to cooperate to boost voter turnout to secure a majority

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Photos: Heavy rains and flooding in Bangkok force thousands into shelters

Heavy rain battered Bangkok overnight Friday and continued into Saturday, flooding major roads and neighborhoods across the capital as severe weather hit large swathes of the country . At least two people have been killed and one feared dead in flood-related incidents across Thailand as the entire capital was declared a disaster area on Saturday .

aljazeera.com

Kylian Mbappe’s knee injury to keep him out for two weeks

Kylian Mbappe’s knee injury to keep him out for two weeks. Mbappe suffers hyperextension of left knee against Turkiye but is expected to be fit to face Barcelona in El Clasico....

aljazeera.com + 1 more

Norway vs Portugal: UEFA Nations League – Ronaldo, Haaland, teams, form

Norway host two-time UEFA Nations League winners Portugal in Oslo in the second match of the league phase . Norway host Portugal

aljazeera.com + 1 more

Australia summons OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to appear at AI inquiry

Australia summons OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to appear at AI inquiry . Call to face

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Japanese Naval Strengthening Steals Limelight at U.S.-China Talks

Japanese Naval Strengthening Steals Limelight at U.S.-China Talks. Chinese criticism of Japan’s growing defense budget appears to have been one of the most consequential developments coming out of the days President X......

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Men arrested and houses evacuated in major incident near RAF Fairford

Men arrested and houses evacuated in major incident near RAF Fairford in southwest England . Police evacuated nearby properties and called in an army bomb disposal team to examine vehicles . Several men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences . UK police say they arrested five men in connection with an incident near a Royal Air Force base used by US bombers .

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Reference: "UK police evacuate homes near air base used by US" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/uk-police-evacuate-homes-near-air-base-used-by-us?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences near U.S. air base in Britain as vehicles searched" via https://www.nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/men-arrested-suspicion-explosives-offences-us-air-base-britain-rcna600052; Reference: "UK: Several arrested as bomb disposal team examines vehicles" via https://www.france24.com/en/uk-several-arrested-as-bomb-disposal-team-examines-vehicles; Reference: "RAF Fairford: UK police arrest several men under explosives act in ‘major incident’ near US air base" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/raf-fairford-uk-police-arrest-several-men-under-explosives-act-in-major-incident-near-us-air-base-101790508549647.html; Reference: "Explosives arrests made in ‘major incident’ near RAF Fairford" via https://www.ft.com/content/875027a3-db29-40a6-b17c-fa97c30fd07b?syn-25a6b1a6=1; Reference: "UK police arrest 5 by air base under terrorism act" via https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/uk-police-arrest-5-by-air-base-under-terrorism-act-4919014; Reference: "UK arrests 5 after incident near airbase used by US bombers" via https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3368968/uk-arrests-5-after-incident-near-airbase-used-us-bombers?utm_source=rss_feed; Reference: "Major incident at UK airbase used by US" via https://www.france24.com/en/major-incident-at-uk-airbase-used-by-us; Reference: "5 arrested over alleged terrorism offenses near U.K. base used by U.S. Air Force" via https://www.axios.com/2026/09/27/terrorism-raf-fairford-base-us-air-force; Reference: "5 arrested, preps for ‘terrorist’ act: What to know about ‘major incident’ near UK's RAF air base used by US to hit Iran" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/5-arrested-preps-for-terrorist-act-what-to-know-about-major-incident-near-uk-raf-air-base-used-by-us-to-hit-iran-101790515647212.html; Reference: "Trump Says Suspects Arrested in UK Had Been Under Surveillance" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-27/trump-says-suspects-arrested-in-uk-had-been-under-surveillance; Reference: "Watch: What we know about the counter-terrorism operation near RAF base" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cxp84gq34n9zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "UK: Police arrest 5 on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act" via https://www.france24.com/en/uk-police-arrest-5-on-suspicion-of-preparing-a-terrorist-act; Reference: "5 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Offenses Near RAF Fairford, Air Base Used by U.S." via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/world/europe/raf-fairford-airbase-arrests.html; Reference: "Terror suspects wanted to do ‘big damage’ to air base used by US, Trump says" via https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/09/27/terror-suspects-wanted-to-do-big-damage-to-air-base-used-by-us-trump-says/; Reference: "Terror suspects wanted to do ‘big damage’ to air base used by US, Trump says" via https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/09/27/terror-suspects-wanted-to-do-big-damage-to-air-base-used-by-us-trump-says/; Reference: "What we know about RAF base counter-terror investigation" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c85ydnwqpzyzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "US investigated suspects detained near UK air base — Trump" via https://tass.com/world/2193659; Reference: "Five arrested near UK RAF base over suspected explosives ‘terror’ plot" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/27/five-arrested-near-uk-raf-base-over-suspected-explosives-terror-plot?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "UK police arrest five men amid bomb alert outside US air base" via https://www.rt.com/news/646335-uk-police-arrest-five-men/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS; Reference: "Suspected terror attack thwarted near U.S. air base in U.K." via https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/suspected-terror-attack-thwarted-near-u-s-air-base-in-u-k-270624325909;

bbc.co.uk

Faisal Islam: The two big decisions the chancellor must make

Faisal Islam: The two big decisions the chancellor must make. He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam....

bbc.co.uk

England embrace the chaos - but control also needed to win big prizes

England embrace the chaos - but control also needed to win big prizes. England embrace the chaos, but superb Spain show it will never win big prizes, says chief football writer Phil McNulty....

bbc.co.uk

Young people in China are fangirling over a professor who gets their anxiety

Young people in China are fangirling over a professor who gets their anxiety. China's economy and tech have developed at breakneck speed, but there is plenty worrying its Gen Z....

nytimes.com

How El Niño Is Shaping Storms on Two Sides of the U.S.

How El Niño Is Shaping Storms on Two Sides of the U.S.. Flooding in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., on Saturday....

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Likely Piece of 1884 Shipwreck Washes Ashore in Nantucket During Nor’easter

Powerful waves spat out a chunk of the wooden boat, one of hundreds that had wrecked around the island in the 19th century . Wooden beams and iron fastenings mark the first time suspected pieces of the 140-year-old

nytimes.com

The Surprising Reasons China Is Skeptical of A.I. Safety Calls

The Surprising Reasons China Is Skeptical of A.I. Safety Calls. For many in China, A.I. doomsday warnings feel remote and distinctly Western....

nytimes.com

Rahm Emanuel, Eyeing 2028, Makes His 2026 Play

Rahm Emanuel, Eyeing 2028, Makes His 2026 Play. Rahm Emanuel, the former Chicago mayor and chief of staff to President Barack Obama, has been recruiting Democratic House candidates and helping to guide their campaigns....

theguardian.com

US strikes on Ecuadorian fishing boats raise humanitarian concerns but Trump admin not wavering

US strikes on Ecuadorian fishing boats raise humanitarian concerns but Trump admin not wavering . Attorney says fishers ‘losing their livelihoods’ but Marco Rubio maintains US still willing to ‘blow up ships if need be�

hindustantimes.com

From farm goods to toys: US, China finalise $30 billion tariff deal

From farm goods to toys: US, China finalise $30 billion tariff deal. Washington and Beijing reached new trade and AI agreements after Xi Jinping's three-day US visit....

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At least 14 dead in 72 hours as heavy rain triggers floods, landslides in Nepal

Floods and landslides kill at least 56 people in India, 12 in Nepal . One month after Nepal’s catastrophic floods, thousands remain missing .

hindustantimes.com

‘Iran most experienced country in asymmetric warfare’: Prez to Trump over Hormuz

‘Iran most experienced country in asymmetric warfare’: Prez to Trump over Hormuz. Pezeshkian said the US and Israel had dragged regional countries into the war, believing that the Iranian system “would collapse within days”....

hindustantimes.com

'Only negotiated solution can end deadlock': Iran as Trump rejects peace plan

'Only negotiated solution can end deadlock': Iran as Trump rejects peace plan. Iran announced a peace proposal at the United Nations General Assembly last week....

hindustantimes.com

‘They have no money coming in, dying’: Donald Trump claims Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz

‘They have no money coming in, dying’: Donald Trump claims Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to reporters about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz's reopening, Trump said that “they don't have any money now”....

freightwaves.com

Trans-Pacific rates soar, Mediterranean sinks, and demand doesn’t explain either

The Freightos Baltic Daily Index for China to North America West, China to Mediterranean SONAR (FBXD.CNAW) closed at $8,446 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) on September 23 . That is nearly double its 12-month average of $4,381 and about four

investing.com

North Korea tests swarm attacks combining drones and missiles - WSJ

North Korea tests swarm attacks combining drones and missiles - WSJ. ...

ft.com

US housing crunch puts private equity in midterm campaign crosshairs

US housing crunch puts private equity in midterm campaign crosshairs. FT analysis shows that institutional investors are being blamed for soaring costs...

ft.com + 1 more

Trump and Xi to meet twice more after summit fails to resolve tensions

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for less than 48 hours on their first White House summit to stabilize ties . Observers say the US and China maintained good

ft.com

Gold-rich Nicaragua hands Chinese miners rights to a tenth of its land

Gold-rich Nicaragua hands Chinese miners rights to a tenth of its land. Dozens of mining concessions deepen Beijing’s strategic foothold as it tussles with US for influence in Central America...

ft.com

South Korea bets big on AI for all

South Korea bets big on AI for all. Deputy prime minister is an unabashed evangelist for the technology even as some fear it could pose catastrophic risks...

oilprice.com

Global Gas Squeeze Could Last Through Next Summer

Global natural gas supply is likely to remain tighter than it should be until next summer at least . The prediction comes from the International Gas Union, an industry association that covers 90% of the world’s gas producers .

oilprice.com

Brazil's Energy Mix Goes Green Even As Oil Production Climbs

Brazil has developed an impressive green energy industry in recent years . By 2025, Brazil had an impressively low-carbon energy mix, with around 50 per cent of its energy coming from renewable sources .

oilprice.com

Calls to Overhaul the UN Security Council Gain New Momentum

Kyrgyzstan's president, Sadyr Japarov, sent some barbs and props to President Donald Trump in a speech at the General Assembly . Bishkek sides with China on the matter of reforming the United Nations

arstechnica.com

Tesla’s big electric truck faces an even bigger infrastructure challenge

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has insisted investors think of his electric automaker as a robotics and autonomous vehicle company now . He’s targeted a $20 trillion valuation—nearly four times the value of market leader Nvidia —on that premise . Tesla's big electric truck faces an even bigger infrastructure challenge .

techcrunch.com

PNOE’s new face mask wants to make lab-grade breath testing a self-serve affair

PNOĒ, the Malden, Mass.-based startup whose breath-analyzing mask used to bear an unfortunate resemblance

techcrunch.com

Google tests buying from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India

Google tests buying from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India. The limited test covers select products and users, with a broader rollout planned for later in October....

techcrunch.com

TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement

TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement. TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million in a settlement tied to allegations that the short-form video platform misled users about safety and was designed to addict children....

themoscowtimes.com

Russian and German FMs Meet for First Time Since Ukraine Invasion

Russian and German FMs Meet for First Time Since Ukraine Invasion. Russia’s Foreign Ministry said that the ministers discussed bilateral relations and the war in Ukraine....

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China sends two pandas to zoo in American Atlanta - TV

China sends two pandas to zoo in American Atlanta - TV . A farewell ceremony was held for them at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding . The pandas, named Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, arrived from southwestern China .

tass.com

Vatican envoy heads to Russia to discuss humanitarian aspects of Ukrainian settlement

Vatican envoy heads to Russia to discuss humanitarian aspects of Ukrainian settlement. On September 28-30, cardinal Matteo Zuppi will hold a series of meetings in the Russian capital to discuss ways to resolve humanitarian issues...

tass.com

Ukraine's public debt reaches roughly $223 bln by late September

Ukraine's public debt reaches roughly $223 bln by late September. It has risen by roughly $4-5 billion over the past month...

rt.com

UK can defend Falklands militarily – defense secretary

UK has administered the South Atlantic archipelago, known in Argentina as the Malvinas, since 1833 . The two countries fought a war over the islands in 1982 after Argentine forces seized them and Britain sent a naval task force to retake them . Residents overwhelmingly voted to remain British territory in a 2013 referendum . Argentina disputes the

rt.com

Russian-born businessman elected as new world chess chief

Timur Turlov has been elected president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) The vote by representatives of 196 nations took place on Saturday . Turlov led in the first round with 96 votes as he competed against two Germans, Wadim Rosenstein and Jan Henric Buettner, who trailed with 76 and 20 votes respectively

rt.com

Poland eyes spending up to $4.4 billion on ‘Fort Trump’

Poland could pay up to 17 billion zloty ($4.4 billion) for a permanent base on its territory . Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski confirmed this week that a deal on the base was nearing completion . The US already has a permanent Army garrison and command headquarters in the city of Poznan .

rt.com

US and China establish ‘AI incidents’ hotline

The US and China have agreed to establish a direct communication channel for AI-related incidents . The agreement emerged from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day state visit to Washington . Neither government has explained what would qualify as an incident or how the channel will operate .

rt.com

Europe’s largest automaker recalls 4 million cars over safety concerns

The German automaker giant is recalling some 4 million vehicles worldwide over fears that they could suffer a sudden steering failure . The development comes as the world’s second-largest car manufacturer is grappling with soaring costs and massive worker protests . A safety-related quality issue was recently discovered in numerous vehicles produced by Volkswagen and its subsidiaries

rt.com

Facebook deceived users over data privacy – US jury

A New Mexico jury has found Meta Platforms liable for willfully deceiving Facebook users over privacy and platform policies . The case stems from the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which erupted in 2018 after a whistleblower report claimed that the British political consultancy obtained data from tens of millions of

rt.com

The next war will be fought here. America and Europe will be enemies

Washington and Brussels are competing for control of Greenland, trade routes, and resources . This September, the Arctic quietly widened the rift between presumed transatlantic allies . Brussels’ attempts to mitigate growing US influence in the region have so far been unsystematic but intense .

rt.com + 2 more

Lavrov warns UN over EU warmongering: As it happened

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Saturday . Lavrov set out Moscow’s position on Ukraine, European and global security, and the emerging multipolar world order . He warned the EU is militarizing for war with Russia despite Moscow having no plans to attack Europe .

middleeastmonitor.com

Oman pledges to safeguard Strait of Hormuz navigation, urges Iran-US settlement

Oman pledges to continue safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz . Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi urges Iran and the US to resolve their disputes through a lasting political settlement .

middleeastmonitor.com

Hamas says it offered mediation in Yemen, awaits response from warring sides

Hamas says it has offered mediation in Yemen, awaits response from warring sides . The Houthis have fought against a Saudi-led coalition for more than a decade . The war, largely on hold since the 2022 truce, reignited in July when the Houthis declared a

middleeastmonitor.com

Mauritius denies landing permit to flight from Israel, forcing cancellation: Tour operator

Air Seychelles flight was due to depart Israel for Mauritius but was called off after authorities did not grant permission for it to land . Spirit World Productions, the Israeli tour operator behind the trip, said the flight had received approvals several months earlier .

middleeastmonitor.com

Iraq, US agree to resume dollar cash shipments

Baghdad has reached an understanding with the US to resume dollar cash shipments to Iraq after a months-long suspension . Haider al-Aboudi told the official Iraqi News Agency that the agreement was reached during Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi’s visit to the US .

middleeastmonitor.com

Qatar’s Energy Diplomacy: Can a Diversified Energy Portfolio Translate into Broader Influence?

Qatar is one of the world's leading LNG players, and North Field expansion is set to lift production capacity from 77 million tonnes per year to 142 million tonnes by 2030 . Diversified product portfolio can translate into a broader architecture of geoeconomic influence. Diversification without moving beyond hydrocarbons matters .

middleeastmonitor.com + 1 more

Israel to impose weeklong closure on occupied West Bank

Israeli officials have decided to impose a “comprehensive closure on the occupied West Bank’s territory . The measures include tighter military restrictions at checkpoints and barriers, limiting Palestinians’ movement and access to holy sites . Israeli forces tightened restrictions around Ramallah and Al-Bireh on Sunday, closed several roads

middleeastmonitor.com

Too small to lead, too visible to hide: Jumblatt and the Druze framework calculus

Walid Jumblatt has held four distinct positions on the Washington framework agreement in 60 days . He has called it a capitulation, declared neutrality, labelled it a trap, and announced his support . The conventional reading is that this represents inconsistency, opportunism, or the erratic behaviour of an aging political operator who has lost his

middleeastmonitor.com

Iraq says coalition headquarters to close by Sept. 30, citing stable security

Iraq says its security situation is stable and its armed forces are in control of the entire country . The US-led coalition, which includes countries such as France and Spain, was formed in 2014 .

middleeastmonitor.com

Yemen’s war is closer to Indonesia than it looks

Yemen has had a civil war since 2014 . On one side is the Houthi movement, officially called Ansar Allah . Backed by Iran, it controls the north and the capital, Sanaa . A 2022 truce brought four years of calm, but the war restarted in July .

independent.co.uk

Salman Rushdie: I long for the demolition of Trump’s vanity ballroom and his legacy

Author tells Independent editor-in-chief Geordie Greig about a new documentary on the assassination attempt that left him blind in

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Armed suspect bites off piece of police dog’s ear during arrest in California

Armed suspect bites off piece of police dog’s ear during arrest in California. ‘The suspect was armed and barricaded inside a residence and refused to surrender,’ police said...

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Why Fauda is trending in Pakistan – and what its success means for Israel

Fauda is trending in Pakistan – and what its success means for Israel . The Israeli action series has

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IDF strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon after explosive drone fired at Israeli troops overnight

IDF strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon after explosive drone fired at Israeli troops overnight. ... Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire. An Israeli Apache helicopter struck a commercial centre near Mayfadoun in Southern Lebanon....

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New reports on Netanyahu's responsibility for October 7 must take center stage in Israel's election

Reports of warnings from the UAE and Egypt have renewed questions over Netanyahu's role in the failures leading to

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'A film full of lies': Protesters denounce 'NAZA' outside New York premiere

Dozens joined an Israeli-American Council protest against the Gaza documentary . Opponents acknowledge they

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Netanyahu's UN speech on 'barbarity' ignores Israel's own moral crisis

Netanyahu's UN speech on 'barbarity' ignores Israel's own moral crisis. ...

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Israel has no problem with Arabs, only with their specific political representation

Israel has no problem with Arabs, only with their specific political representation. ...

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China bags four swimming golds, keeps women's table tennis team title

China wins four swimming golds at 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games . Wu Qingfeng wins women's 50-meter freestyle in 23.98 seconds, setting a new Asian Games record . China also wins the women's table tennis team title, beating Japan 3-0 in the team final .

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Xi returns to Beijing after state visit to US

Xi Jinping returns to Beijing after state visit to the United States . His entourage includes his wife Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China .

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China-US Pickleball Diplomacy builds lasting ties among students

A group of students outside of Washington D.C. are carrying on the legacy of building relationships through sport . Earlier this year a Maryland school district hosted a delegation of Chinese pickleball players . Now that a new academic year has started here in the US, school administrators are reflecting on the lessons learned .

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China and US could mutually drive innovation globally

China and U.S. could mutually drive innovation globally, says Rebecca Fannin . China and the United States are the global leaders in

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Chinese VP: China ready to work with all parties to advance GDI

Han Zheng: China ready to work with all parties to advance the Global Development Initiative (GDI) He said the GDI has evolved from a Chinese proposal and concept into a common international endeavor . Han put forward four proposals: First, strengthen solidarity and collaboration and make every

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Mecca Joint Defense Agreement tested by Yemen

Military chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye met in Riyadh on Friday to discuss the regional security situation and ways to strengthen defense cooperation . Saudi Arabia is facing growing security pressure from Yemen's Houthi group . Wang Jin: Saudi Arabia has pursued two major diplomatic approaches to address this challenge .

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Full text: Toast by Xi at state dinner hosted by Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered remarks at a state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C. The following is the full text of Xi's toast at the banquet: Honorable President Donald J. Trump and Mrs. Trump .

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'Respect, fairness, reciprocity' key to China-US strategic stability

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump on Friday agreed to build a constructive relationship of strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity . The consensus has further enriched the substance of the constructive strategic stability between China and the US, Diao Daming said .

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Scoop: "Delusional" Senate forecast rattles Sea Island retreat

A pollster for Senate Republicans was met with disbelief on Saturday after telling GOP donors and operatives that they could grow their majority in November's midterm elections . A fourth attendee described conversations at the event as Republicans sarcastically telling each other "we're winning" and "everything's good" The Sea Island fall retreat is a major

bloomberg.com

Italy’s Newest Far-Right Party Chases Its First Parliament Win

Italian ultranationalist Roberto Vannacci’s breakaway party gets its first

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Trump Says Xi Knows ‘How I Feel’ on Taiwan After Summit

Trump says the issue of Taiwan came up in meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week . He refrained from repeating Washington’s decades-old stance on the self-governing island .

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Takaichi Says Trump Gave Detailed Debrief on Xi’s State Visit

Takaichi Says Trump Gave Detailed Debrief on Xi’s State Visit. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she spoke with Donald Trump about this week’s US-China summit in Washington, and touted the “unshakable” bond between the two allies....

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Brazil’s Government Extends Fuel Price Relief Ahead of Election

Brazil’s Government Extends Fuel Price Relief Ahead of Election. Brazil’s government extended measures to contain rising fuel prices, ensuring continued relief for consumers ahead of the presidential election’s first round on Oct. 4....

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U.S. Navy Flight Testing Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile: Promises to Revolutionise Carrier Groups’ Firepower

U.S. Navy Flight Testing Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile: Promises to Revolutionise Carrier Groups’ Firepower . The Blackbeard was designed as a relatively inexpensive and rapidly producible long-range strike weapon .

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New Forward Deployment of U.S. Army Abrams Tanks Increases Pressure on Russia’s Defences

U.S. Army deploying M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks to Lithuania . Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas said preparations and logistical arrangements are already underway . The previous American armoured force departed Lithuania in June without an immediate replacement .

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China Brings Air Defences Into New Generation with HQ-20 Missile System

The Chinese HQ-20 medium range air defence system has been seen for the first time in frontline service in the People's Liberation Army . The system is expected to serve as a direct successor to older variants of the HQ-16. The system uses a large eight-whe

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Berlin’s ‘Russian House’ stayed open despite Russia’s war in Ukraine and EU sanctions, shielded by a reciprocal deal over Moscow’s Goethe-Institut. Germany’s sabotage accusation was the final straw.

Berlin's 'Russian House' stayed open despite Russia's war in Ukraine and EU sanctions, shielded by a reciprocal deal over Moscow's Goethe-Institut . Germany’s Foreign Ministry announced the closure of the Russian House in Berlin . The center had operated in the heart of the German capital for more than

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A humanitarian crisis is gripping Russian-occupied Oleshky as food deliveries stop and safe evacuation becomes nearly impossible

Oleshky (Alyoshki in Russian) is a city on the left bank of the Dnipro River, across from Kherson on the right bank . Only nine kilometers (about six miles) separate them in a straight line . People once crossed between them by bridge, but the bridge is now

novaramedia.com

Are We Still Living in Guy Debord’s Society of the Spectacle?

Following their recent Trip episode on Situationism, the gang offer a close reading of The Society of the Spectacle by Guy Debord . Nadia, Jem and Keir explore the layered references and subversions throughout Deb

thecanary.co

WATCH: “the time of monsters” — Norway tells UN Israel’s impunity must end

Norway's foreign minister has demanded an end to Israel's impunity for its crimes . Espen Barth Eide quoted Antonio Gramsci’s pre-WWII warning that ‘Now is the time of monsters’ He said that the “dark political, social and ideological phenomena’ that frightened Grams

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UK Universities Hit New Low Over Gaza - And It Just Got Even Messier

UK Universities Hit New Low Over Gaza - And It Just Got Even Messier. UK Universities hit New Low over Gaza - and it Just Got even Messier . British universities insist that their Gaza protest crackdowns are all about safety, order and the sacred rulebook .

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Argentina's Big Mouth Leader Picks A Fight Over The Falklands - But Exposes His Own Weakness

Argentina's Big Mouth Leader picks a fight over the Falklands - But Exposes His Own Weakness . Javier Milei, President of Argentina, had begun to wave flags, threaten legal action, and strut about the United Nations like a rooster on borrowed time . He had been making his moves for the past three days at

nbcnews.com

How an American teacher’s $5,000 donation helped turn a Chinese desert into a lush forest

Ronald Sakolsky's $5,000 donation helped turn a Chinese desert into a lush

aljazeera.com

Massive Attack singer arrested over pro-Palestine protest in UK

Massive Attack singer arrested over pro-Palestine protest in UK. Massive Attack singer arrested over pro-Palestine protest in UK...

aljazeera.com

Can Iran shift trade north to Caspian Sea as war impairs Strait of Hormuz?

Can Iran shift trade north to Caspian Sea as war impairs Strait of Hormuz?. Iran is looking for alternatives to export its oil as the US blockades its southern ports....

aljazeera.com

Djibouti urges world to help as Yemen war drives refugee influx

Djibouti urges world to help as Yemen war drives refugee influx. Djibouti urges world to help as Yemen war drives refugee influx...

bbc.co.uk

Before BTS and Blackpink, there was Big Bang: Now the Kings of K-pop are back

Before BTS and Blackpink, there was Big Bang: Now the Kings of K-pop are back. Big Bang played London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking a long-awaited return for the group that helped build the blueprint for modern K-pop....

hindustantimes.com

Why did GoFundMe shut down the viral Texas fundraiser for 81-year-old man Donald Johnson?

Why did GoFundMe shut down the viral Texas fundraiser for 81-year-old man Donald Johnson?. GoFundMe removes fundraiser that raised over $280,000 for Donald Johnson and his wife after citing “factual misrepresentations."...

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Mojtaba Khamenei 'pulled from rubble' after US strikes nearly killed him again: Report

Mojtaba Khamenei 'pulled from rubble' after US strikes nearly killed him again: Report. This revelation comes as tensions remain high across the Middle East following the February 28 joint strikes carried out by the US and Israel against Tehran....

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Iran says U.S. could launch renewed attack, warns of stronger response

Iran says U.S. could launch renewed attack, warns of stronger response. ... Iran’s army voices readiness for potential renewed US attack. ...

haaretz.com

IDF kills terrorist who abducted Noa Argamani into Gaza on October 7

Saher Nidal Latfi Saqr, the motorcycle driver who abducted Noa Argamani and her partner

bloomberg.com + 2 more

Burnham Hints at New UK Taxes to Pay for Social Care Reform

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hints at new UK taxes for social care . He says social care in England is "as unfair as American healthcare"

bloomberg.com

Turkey’s Ruling-Party Deputy Chair Resigns Amid Allegations Over Fund Crisis

Turkey's widening fund crisis has reached the ruling AK Party's leadership . Deputy Chair Fatma Bet

bloomberg.com

Australia’s Budget Deficit Billions Smaller Than Expected, Treasurer Says

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers says figures to be published on Monday will show the nation’s deficit for

owenjones.news

The greatest political con of our age

The Fall of the West: How They Really Lost It is the greatest political con of our age . The book tells a story of Western greed, power and hubris . It explores how the West has been sent into a tailspin by the elites who, some thirty

novaramedia.com

Outsourcing Giants Made £6bn in Profit From UK’s Public Services Last Year

Outsourcing Giants made an estimated £6bn in profit from public services last year . Close to 11% of all public expenditure went to these private firms . Public sector spent £129bn on services provided by outsourcing firms, report found .

tritaparsi.substack.com + 1 more

Saudi-Yemen conflict: The notion of an 'American savior' is dead

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman put his faith in US President Donald Trump to defend Saudi Arabia . Once again, Trump let him down. Last week, as Houthi forces swept Yemen’s Red Sea coast, he called Trump twice and urged him to launch US strikes . Trump refused, offering intelligence and targeting assistance instead .

tritaparsi.substack.com

China to the Rescue? Why Only Beijing may be able to the End the Iran war

China's President Xi Jinping declared China’s willingness to use its diplomatic clout to help end the war . China traditionally avoids entangling itself in other countries’ conflicts . But Beijing may now sense that the trajectory of this war is moving in a direction where the costs can no longer be contained .

cbsnews.com

Several arrested, bomb disposal deployed near air base used by U.S. forces

Several arrested, bomb disposal deployed near air base used by U.S. forces. The air base has been used by U.S. forces involved in targeting Iran since the start of the war in February...

haaretz.com

A Black Jewish past we're not used to seeing on screen

An Ethiopian-Israeli epic brings a rarely seen Jewish past to the screen . Pecha K

bloomberg.com

Burnham Declines to Support Plan for Third Runway at Heathrow

Burnham Declines to Support Plan for Third Runway at Heathrow. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggested he could block plans for a third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport that were approved by his predecessor, Keir Starmer....

aljazeera.com

Malaysia’s Eain, Sivasangari book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold

Malaysia’s Eain, Sivasangari book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold. The top seeds defend their Asian Games squash titles, becoming the first players to qualify for the Los Angeles Games....

france24.com + 3 more

Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine

Russia's overnight airstrikes killed at least four people across Ukraine and hit a data center in Kyiv, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy . Ukraine accused Moscow of deliberately targeting civilians as winter approaches . Russia has launched about 3,900 drones, aerial bombs and missiles over the past week .

middleeastmonitor.com + 1 more

Ireland goalkeeper boycotts Ireland match against Israel

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has withdrawn from the national squad . The 24-year-old says his decision was based on a 'personal belief that the killing of innocent people is wrong' Ireland face Israel in Debrecen, Hungary, on Sunday .

france24.com

The week in pictures: Trump hosts Xi, the pope visits France and floods ravage Thailand

Trump hosts Xi, the pope visits France and floods ravage Thailand . From Pope Leo XIV's historic first

france24.com

Poland fears Ukraine war could spill over

Poland is a close ally of neighbouring Ukraine . Concerns are growing that the war could spill across the border .

aljazeera.com + 2 more

Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel needs to 'go to war in Judea and Samaria, to do there what we did in Gaza' Nearly 74,000 Palestinians were killed and over 175,000 others wounded since October 2023 .

aljazeera.com + 2 more

Yemen government forces widen attacks against Houthis: What we know

Yemeni government forces have claimed multiple air and ground operations across Taiz in the last 24 hours . In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government

aljazeera.com

Plane carrying DR Congo military delegation crashes

Plane carrying DR Congo military delegation crashes. A plane carrying a Congolese military delegation crashed in DR Congo, killing 17 people, including four civilians....

nytimes.com

‘She’s One of Us’: Mary Peltola’s Bumpy Rise to Political Power

‘She’s One of Us’: Mary Peltola’s Bumpy Rise to Political Power. Ms. Peltola, the Democratic Senate candidate in Alaska, has complicated politics: She is pro-gun, pro-oil and pro-gas — but also pro-environment and especially pro-fish....

nytimes.com

Washington Taxed Its Millionaires. Now the Rich Want It Repealed.

Washington Taxed Its Millionaires. Now the Rich Want It Repealed.. Washington State’s new “millionaires tax” is expected to bring in more than $3 billion annually, helping ease the state’s fiscal woes....

hindustantimes.com

How El Nino is shaking up global cuisine, from Denmark's chocolate to Japan's catch

Experts predict a very strong cycle of El Niño this year, which would increase the risk of

hindustantimes.com

10 missing after avalanche hits Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal; bad weather delays search ops

10 missing after avalanche hits Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal; bad weather delays search ops. The area had experienced several days of heavy snowfall before the avalanche....

investing.com

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

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

independent.co.uk

‘She could lose her life’: Husband of British mother-of-four detained on Egypt trip makes emotional plea to PM

‘She could lose her life’: Husband of British mother-of-four detained on Egypt trip makes emotional plea to PM. A petition has been launched asking PM Burnham and Ed Miliband to secure Eman el-Shazly’s release...

hindustantimes.com

78-year-old Indian-origin woman robbed of ₹13 lakh gold jewellery during evening walk in Canada

78-year-old Indian-origin woman robbed of ₹13 lakh gold jewellery during evening walk in Canada. According to the victim's son, the woman placed a fake piece of jewellery around his mother’s neck while removing her real gold necklace...

ft.com

The EU needs a clearer strategy for partners like Canada

The EU needs a clearer strategy for partners like Canada. Bloc should define what it can offer to prosperous fellow democracies...

bloomberg.com

Malaysia’s BN Says It Will Quit Coalition at Next Election: NST

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his Barisan Nasional party will leave the ruling coalition

rt.com

Polish MP calls for immigration crackdown after Ukrainian kills priest

Polish MP Henryk Kowalczyk says killing could fuel another wave of anti-Ukrainian sentiment . A 31-year-old Ukrainian citizen attacked five people at a Catholic abbey in Jaroslaw, killing a priest and injuring four others . Prosecutors are investigating the circumstances and motive behind the attack .

france24.com

Spain return to action with hard-fought win at Wembley to extend streak

La Roja came back from 2-1 down at half-time to beat England at Wembley . Substitutes Álex

tass.com + 1 more

CSTO military drills kick off in Russia - top brass

The opening ceremony was attended by CSTO Joint Staff Chief and Hero of Russia Colonel General Andrey Serdyukov . The deterioration of international relations and the encroachment of "zones of

axios.com

The most pressing midterm issues for rural voters

The AP/KFF poll asked 2,241 registered voters living in rural areas how important it was for 2026 candidates to talk about each of eight issues . 69% of rural voters said it is 'extremely important' for candidates to speak about the cost of living, followed by health care costs and fraud in government programs .

aljazeera.com

‘No role for UNRWA in Gaza’: Does the Board of Peace toe Israeli lines?

‘No role for UNRWA in Gaza’: Does the Board of Peace toe Israeli lines?. Board of Peace excludes UNRWA from Gaza, aligning with repeated Israeli calls to sideline the refugee aid agency....

ft.com

The India shock: exporting workers to the world

The India shock: exporting workers to the world. Emigration has helped New Delhi manage its labour surplus, but the strategy has limits...

haaretz.com + 1 more

Hamas out, Ireland in: Israel's next war is on the soccer field

Ireland has been thrust into the global spotlight over two controversial Nations League football games against Israel . Pubs in Ireland refuse to screen Israel match in protest

cbsnews.com

Northern Ireland march set for first time since Good Friday Agreement

Orange Order given go-ahead by the High Court in Belfast in late-night sitting .

bbc.co.uk

'Scourge' of abuse must be rooted, says Pope, during Lourdes visit

'Scourge' of abuse must be rooted, says Pope, during Lourdes visit. Pope Leo spoke to bishops before leading a service attended by thousands of worshippers in France....

freightwaves.com

Borderlands Mexico: Customs proposal raises concerns over border delays, cargo seizures

Borderlands Mexico: Customs proposal raises concerns over border delays, cargo seizures . Critics say the proposal could potentially expose cross-border shipments to more inspections, documentation requirements and precautionary seizures . The initiative aims to protect domestic manufacturers from imports that may be entering the country at artificially low values .

independent.co.uk

China and US announce AI safety channel even as Trump claims ‘super intelligence’ needs no guardrails

China and US announce AI safety channel even as Trump claims ‘super intelligence’ needs no guardrails. Xi Jinping reportedly told his US counterpart that AI must be harnessed ‘for good’, despite Trump calling safety fears a hoax...

hindustantimes.com

'Don't go back like this': Khawaja Asif's ‘threat-like’ gesture to Afghan journalist draws backlash | Video

'Don't go back like this': Khawaja Asif's ‘threat-like’ gesture to Afghan journalist draws backlash | Video. The exchange took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York....

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Seven people, including children, killed in airstrikes on market in Yemen, says report amid Saudi-Houthi conflict

Yemen's Saudi-backed government said it targeted a Houthi military camp and vehicles near a market in Yemen's southwestern province . Three military sources within the Yemeni government say that Houthi militants had recently established a military camp near the

investing.com

US consulate builder in Milan to pay $35 million over labour probe

US consulate builder in Milan to pay $35 million over labour probe. ...

haaretz.com

Ex-defense chief: Pre-Oct. 7 warnings from UAE, Egypt never reached military

Ex-defense chief: Pre-Oct. 7 warnings from UAE, Egypt never reached military. Yoav Gallant says he learned of the reported warnings only through the media, adding that if they were withheld from defense officials, it would constitute a 'grave failure'...

thecanary.co

WATCH: “Kites aren’t drones!” Jewish anti-genocide campaigners protest at Labour’s conference

Suffragettes for Palestine protest outside Labour's annual conference on 27 September 2026 . Labour lies in 2019, right-wing Labour officials and the BBC lied about two Jewish Liverpool women in an attempt to stich up them and the left during the ‘Labour antisemitism’ scam.

ft.com

Investors pursue Dubai investment group over missing payments

Investors pursue Dubai investment group over missing payments. AIX accused of having skipped or delayed payouts on bond-like products offering double-digit annual returns...

hindustantimes.com

12 dead, dozens missing after a vessel capsized in eastern Congo's Lake Kivu

12 dead, dozens missing after a vessel capsized in eastern Congo's Lake Kivu. Deadly boat accidents are common in Congo, where rivers and lakes are a major means of transport for its more than 100 million people....

hindustantimes.com

US debt hits $40 trillion: Why are soaring Treasury yields making it worse?

US debt hits $40 trillion: Why are soaring Treasury yields making it worse?. US debt hits $40 trillion as soaring Treasury yields raise interest costs, widen the deficit and put more pressure on the US economy and debt outlook....

tass.com

FIDE General Assembly upholds suspension of Chess Federation of Russia

FIDE General Assembly upholds suspension of Chess Federation of Russia. Delegates rejected proposals from the chess federations of Armenia, Belarus, Cuba, and Nicaragua to reinstate Russia’s membership by a majority vote...

tass.com + 1 more

Iranian army seizes second US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian army seizes second US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz . Remus 600-class underwater vehicle has been taken as a trophy and is now in the hands of specialists for data extraction . IRGC has released footage of an unmanned underwater vessel it says belonged to the US military Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps .

haaretz.com

Far-right minister Smotrich accuses AG of election interference over E1 construction freeze

Far-right minister Smotrich accuses AG of election interference over E1 construction freeze. Far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich called on Israel's election committee to intervene after the attorney general delayed the West Bank settlement tender until after the election...

aljazeera.com

Political rallies fill Brazil’s streets a week before elections

Political rallies fill Brazil’s streets a week before elections. Rival political rallies have been held in Brazil as campaigns intensify with one week to go until election day....

investing.com

Saudi Arabia stocks higher at close of trade; Tadawul All Share up 0.78%

Saudi Arabia stocks higher at close of trade; Tadawul All Share up 0.78%. ...

haaretz.com

A fifth of Israelis are being shut out of the election. The Israeli center just yawns

A fifth of Israelis are being shut out of the election . The elections committee's ban on every Arab party barely registered

hindustantimes.com

Ukraine to use robots in war with Russia? Ex-defence minister launches ‘Army of Robots’ to ‘save lives’

Ukraine to use robots in war with Russia? Ex-defence minister launches ‘Army of Robots’ to ‘save lives’. Under Army of Robots initiative, Ukraine will invest in defence-tech companies, launch its technology projects, develop research and development capabilities....

hindustantimes.com

Israel minister's call for war, E1 settlement plan: A look at the West Bank crisis

The West Bank has witnessed heightened violence over the past 3 years . Hamas' attack on Israel on

freightwaves.com

Feds charge semi-truck business owner in $105M investment fraud scheme

Kristopher Lunsford faces six wire fraud counts and two money laundering charges . The Henderson, Nevada, resident faces 6 wire fraud charges and 2 money laundering counts . The SEC claims the businesses represented that they owned and operated approximately 2,000 trucks .

tass.com

Kenya’s runner wins Moscow Marathon

Kenya’s runner wins Moscow Marathon. The total prize fund for the Moscow Marathon, provided by the race organizers and including bonus payments, amounted to 11,570,000 rubles...

bloomberg.com

US China Trade Truce Leaves Key Issues Unresolved

The US-China summit extended the trade truce through Jan. 10 but left major trade and AI questions unresolved . Political and cost-of-living pressures are intensifying ahead of the midterm elections

aljazeera.com

‘Better deal’: What’s behind Trump’s rejection of Iran’s truce offer?

‘Better deal’: What’s behind Trump’s rejection of Iran’s truce offer?. Experts say Trump sees economic sanctions as key to extracting more concessions but he risks losing leverage....

cnbc.com

Iran's foreign minister keeps indirect talks with the U.S. open; Iranian navy claims capture of underwater drone

Iran's foreign minister says talks are the only way to break the deadlock . Iran's

independent.co.uk

One dead as nor’easter hammers East Coast with more flooding and wind

One dead as nor’easter hammers East Coast with more flooding and wind. New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned ‘Anyone who goes in or near the water this weekend is literally gambling with their life’...

france24.com

Femicides on the rise in South Africa

Most of the other victims were in their 20s and 30s, with some found partially undressed and showing signs of sexual assault . Police have offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspected killer or killers .

france24.com

Behind the scenes of Céline Dion's high-tech comeback

Céline Dion's return from illness and her Paris residency is back in action . The singer has been

aljazeera.com

US installation commemorates victims of South African ‘white genocide’

US installation commemorates victims of South African ‘white genocide’. Memorial crosses installed in the US have revived erroneous claims of a ‘white genocide’ against farmers in South Africa...

bloomberg.com + 1 more

Burnham Faces First Labour Conference as PM

Andy Burnham faces first Labour Party conference as PM as PM . His plans for social care, housing and other reforms face the constraints of a difficult UK fiscal outlook .

thecanary.co

Government offers words but no concrete action on Israel’s crimes, new report shows

Government offers words but no concrete action on Israel’s crimes, new report shows . No additional licences have been revoked or suspended since 8 September 2026 . This is because the government believes there are no active licences that might materially contribute to the occupation .

hindustantimes.com

Trump fumes at media over Byron Donalds reporting: ‘If Florida thought…’

Trump fumes at media over Byron Donalds reporting: ‘If Florida thought…’. Trump criticized media reporting on Byron Donalds's campaign strategy, claiming it misrepresents their relationship....

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Iran foreign minister says Iran prepared for war to resume, even if it becomes ‘doomsday’

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is ready to ‘stand firm in the face of any aggression’ amid reports that President Trump wants to resume bombing after the midterm elections . The minister stressed that Iran’s enrichment of uranium to 60% is conducted exclusively

aljazeera.com

Yemen’s health system could collapse in some areas, minister warns

Yemen’s health system could collapse in some areas, minister warns. Yemen's healthcare system may not be able to support the population as war strains resources, minister tells Al Jazeera....

tass.com

Record amount of oil moved through Strait of Hormuz last night — Trump

Record amount of oil moved through Strait of Hormuz last night — Trump. He did not specify how much oil had been transported through the strait...

middleeastmonitor.com

Israeli airstrikes continue to hit southern Lebanon despite framework deal

The attacks targeted several towns in Tyre, Nabatieh, Marjayoun and Bint Jbeil . Tel Aviv's continued violations of a US-brokered framework agreement signed in June .

haaretz.com

An Aliyah unlike any other: How U.S. immigrants shape Israel's power centers

From Netanyahu's closest advisers to liberal activists and venture capitalists, American immigrants wield influence far beyond their

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Afghanistan says 28 dead fighters came from Pakistan as Islamabad denies ties

Afghanistan's defence ministry said on Sunday its forces had killed 28 fighters and wounded 32 in the eastern province of Nuristan . Pakistan’s information ministry rejected the allegations, describing them as “frivolous, baseless and devoid of any truth’

hindustantimes.com

Who was Shanteria Mosley? Woman found dismembered at Georgia apartment; teen suspect arrested

Who was Shanteria Mosley? Woman found dismembered at Georgia apartment; teen suspect arrested. Authorities in Georgia discovered dismembered remains of Shanteria Mosley, 18, at a Smyrna apartment complex....

hindustantimes.com

Why is a 7.5% US mortgage still so expensive despite 18% rates in the 1980s?

Why is a 7.5% US mortgage still so expensive despite 18% rates in the 1980s?. Why does a 7.5% US mortgage still feel expensive? Higher home prices, bigger down payments and income gaps are making housing less affordable....

middleeastmonitor.com

Former Israeli defense minister says Hamas message on Oct. 7 events was ‘misread’

Yoav Gallant says intelligence agencies misinterpreted a message he said Hamas had conveyed before Oct. 7, 2023 . He did not explain how the message was conveyed . Gallant said Shin Bet domestic security agency assessed the message as relating to the abduction of Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov in Iraq .

bloomberg.com

Midterm Fight Expands Into Republican Strongholds

Puck News Washington writer Abby Livingston and Rutgers Eagleton Poll director Ashley Koning are on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss polling that shows Democrats gaining ground ahead of the midterms .

freightwaves.com

Amazon offers one inbound shipment to reach eight countries

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bloomberg.com

Kazakh President Fires Defense Minister After Drill Deaths

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Pro-Palestine protesters arrested outside UK’s ruling Labour Conference in Liverpool

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Trump Says US Expects Talks With Iran This Week: Axios

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Transcript: Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026

Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., appeared on "Face the Nation with

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HII FF(X) Patrol Frigate Program Progressing as Navy Considers Foreign Options

Both U.S. and foreign designs for the next small-surface combatant are under consideration after the cancellation of the Constellation-class guided-missile frigate . A foreign design study is running in parallel with the development of HII Ingalls’ FF(X) Flight I patrol frigate, which was announced late last

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Scoop: Anthropic's Dario Amodei to have White House dinner with Trump

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Pope Leo criticizes legalization of assisted dying as "false compassion"

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cbsnews.com

9/27: Sunday Morning

YouTube as Hollywood's new film school; Sylvester Stallone, Raye,

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Finding Desert Angels: Searching for the missing at the US-Mexico border

Finding Desert Angels: Searching for the missing at the US-Mexico border. An ageing trailblazer of search and rescue risks his life to find a woman’s missing son in the US-Mexico borderlands....

aljazeera.com

For Libya, the Hormuz crisis can be a trap or an opportunity

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China weighs allowing ByteDance, Alibaba to buy new Nvidia chips, The Information reports

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tass.com + 1 more

Russian forces strike Novaya Pochta logistics center in Odessa

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tass.com

Cargo ship carrying military equipment to Odessa port struck at sea

cargo ship carrying military equipment and dual-use goods to the port of Odessa struck

independent.co.uk

Sea level rise is reshaping a beloved California beach town and threatening a busy rail line

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Trump says terror plot suspects ‘looking to do big damage’ after arrests near RAF base used by US

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Transcript: Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. John Kennedy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026 . This week, an interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was taped before President Trump rejected the plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

hindustantimes.com

Hermosa Beach earthquake: Strong tremors felt around Los Angeles and Redondo Beach as 3.5 quake strikes

Hermosa Beach earthquake: Strong tremors felt around Los Angeles and Redondo Beach as 3.5 quake strikes. A 3.5 earthquake hit near Hermosa Beach, CA Sunday afternoon, USGS said. Felt in Redondo Beach, LA, Manhattan Beach and nearby areas....

hindustantimes.com

Why is Big Tech borrowing so much for AI, and could $1.2 trillion in spending push US bond yields higher?

Big Tech's $1.2 trillion AI spending could drive more borrowing and raise demand for capital

bbc.co.uk

Venezuela releases dozens of political prisoners as election calls grow

Venezuela releases dozens of political prisoners as election calls grow. A slew of dissidents being released from long-term detention comes days after the nation's interim leader met the US president....

independent.co.uk

Trump rallies USA fans in bid to inspire comeback victory at Presidents Cup

The US President made his fourth appearance at a golf tournament this year in a bid to inspire the hosts

haaretz.com

Police close Palestinian shops in Jerusalem to allow Jews to pray in Muslim Quarter

Police have adopted a new policy of ordering dozens of Palestinian shopkeepers to close their stores throughout Sukkot .

aljazeera.com

Muslims protest planned demolition of ‘600-year-old’ mosque in India

Muslims protest planned demolition of ‘600-year-old’ mosque in India. Hundreds of Muslims have gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a historic mosque....

maritime-executive.com

New Zealand Invests $20 Million in New Offshore Gas Projects

New Zealand Invests $20 Million in New Offshore Gas Projects. New Zealand has made further progress in restarting domestic gas production with a new round of funding targeting offshore exploration projects. Resou......

bbc.co.uk

England win series as Banton delivers on potential

England win series as Banton delivers on potential. Tom Banton delivers on all of his potential by crashing a brilliant first international century as England wrapped up their summer with an ODI series win over Sri Lanka....

hindustantimes.com

Who were four American tourists killed in Athens, Greece explosion? Pregnant woman among dead

Who were four American tourists killed in Athens, Greece explosion? Pregnant woman among dead. Four Americans died in Athens after a gas explosion caused a two-story building to collapse. The incident occurred in the Plaka district near the Acropolis....

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Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians, wounds 7 others in new Gaza truce violations

Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians, wounds 7 others in new Gaza truce violations, medical sources say . Israeli drone strike kills 28-year-old Palestinian Uday Adli al-Assar in southern Gaza, sources tell Anadolu .

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Jerusalem Daily: Israeli opposition leaders unite to drive out Netanyahu

Jerusalem Daily: Israeli opposition leaders unite to drive out Netanyahu. Jerusalem Daily: Israeli opposition leaders unite to drive out Netanyahu...

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Iran enriches uranium to 60% for peaceful purposes, not violating NPT — Araghchi

Iran enriches uranium to 60% for peaceful purposes, not violating NPT — Araghchi. Enriching uranium up to 60% in not illegal. It is still withing the framework of the NPT and our peaceful program, he said...

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Iran ready to discuss enriched uranium with US, but trust must come first — Araghchi

Iran ready to discuss enriched uranium with US, but trust must come first — Araghchi. Araghchi noted that Tehran’s proposed seven-day plan was specifically aimed at building trust with Washington...

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Araghchi calls US claims of multiple power centers in Iran false

Araghchi calls US claims of multiple power centers in Iran false. We are all one front facing all challenges imposed on us by the United States, whether sanctions or military operations, he stressed...

independent.co.uk

Two dead after tourist bus overturns on way to Germany’s Oktoberfest

Two dead after tourist bus overturns on way to Germany’s Oktoberfest. Images from the crash site showed the vehicle lying on its side in a wooded area with rescue crews nearby...

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Corporate America embraces cheaper ‘open’ AI models

Corporate America embraces cheaper ‘open’ AI models. US businesses far beyond Silicon Valley are adopting Chinese alternatives to OpenAI and Anthropic’s systems...

haaretz.com

'NAZA' directors tell Haaretz: Netanyahu's attacks on us are 'incitement to murder'

'NAZA' directors tell Haaretz: Netanyahu's attacks on us are 'incitement to murder' Yuval Abraham and

haaretz.com

High Court: Israel defying ruling to allow Red Cross visits to Palestinian detainees

High Court ordered Israel to explain how it will ensure Palestinian detainees held for security offenses can receive humanitarian visits .

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Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first bid after abortion rights decision

The Nov. 3 election will be the first time Collins is on the ballot since the Supreme Court's 2022 ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, resulting in abortion being banned in much of the United States .

tass.com + 2 more

Trump says he is always considering renewed strikes on Iran

Trump says he is always considering renewed strikes on Iran . Asked whether he was considering resuming strikes, Trump replied: "Always thinking about it" Earlier, Trump said he was always considering renewing

independent.co.uk

Residents find their own way to tackle gang problem in Rio after deadliest-ever police operation

Residents find their own way to tackle gang problem in Rio after deadliest-ever police operation. Many Brazilians say the current approach favoring armed confrontations between police and the groups is inefficient and results in indiscriminate loss of life...

independent.co.uk

Bill Gates offers dire AI warning that kill switch is ‘not enough’ and says China isn’t his greatest fear

Bill Gates offers dire AI warning that kill switch is ‘not enough’ and says China isn’t his greatest fear. Billionaire philanthropist said regulating AI could prove harder than Cold War nuclear treaty negotiations...

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Mike Waltz: US offered to sell Iran uranium for civilian programme

Mike Waltz: US offered to sell Iran uranium for civilian programme. US ambassador says Iran refused to agree to an arrangement where uranium would be supplied by Washington....

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Israel claims killing militant who abducted two citizens, provided weapons to Hamas

Israel claims killing militant who abducted two citizens, provided weapons to Hamas. Clips showing the abduction of two former Israeli hostages from the Nova music festival became some of the most widely shared footage from the attack....

tass.com

Russian air defenses down 43 Ukrainian drones during day

Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 43 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over the Kursk, Belgorod, O

haaretz.com

Israel's embrace is a gift to Austria's far right, but it comes with hidden risks

Austria's Freedom Party is helping to ward off accusations of antisemitism . But in the eyes of its own

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Across the Red Sea from the Houthis, Eritrea becomes key US and Israeli focus

The Red Sea state of Eritrea currently seems to be a key US and Israeli focus in the Horn of Africa . This is largely because global trade looks set to face even more disruption due to the recent Houthi takeover of Yemen’s Red Sea coast . Both the US and Israel desperately want to secure Red Sea traffic after the

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3 killed and 4 injured in mass shooting at ‘after-hours’ spot in Detroit

Three people were killed and four others injured when an argument led to gunfire at an after-hours strip club on Sunday morning in Detroit, Michigan, police say . Police say the US shooting followed an altercation at anAfter-hours venue, and four people are in hospital .

thecanary.co

Fascist head-the-balls launch Ulster Plantation 2.0

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hindustantimes.com

Why are high gas prices changing US job searches? Workers seek remote jobs and higher pay

High gas prices are changing US job searches as workers seek remote jobs, shorter commutes

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South Korea, Ukraine relations sour over North Korean POW transfer

South Korea's presidential office criticises Ukraine for denying POW nondisclosure agreement . South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean PoW transfer . Seoul accuses Ukraine of disclosing transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea .

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After the Drug Laws

After the Drug Laws. Near Hudson, N.Y....

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The Next Global Energy Crisis Won’t Come From Just One Direction

The next global energy crisis is just around the corner. Changing weather patterns, increased grid stress, geopolitical tensions, and conflict have converged in different ways to send global energy markets into extreme volatility .

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Police arrest suspect in pepper-spray attack on Christian child on Yom Kippur

The nine-year-old boy from Jerusalem's Christian community was pepper-sprayed after

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No handshakes between Republic of Ireland and Israel

Republic of Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Uefa Nations League match without handshakes . Coach Hallgrímsson said 'We are not playing with genocide'

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Palestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 74,000, and other Mideast news

Palestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 74,000, and other Mideast news. Palestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 74,000, and other Mideast news...

bloomberg.com

Labour's Douglas Alexander welcomes social care reform

UK Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander spoke to Bloomberg TV at the annual Labour Party Conference in Liverpool . He also commented on the UK's relationship with the US in light of the RAF Fairford incident in the UK .

thecanary.co

Could Salah Sarsour be deported from the U.S. for speaking up for Palestine?

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tass.com + 1 more

Vucic announces resignation as Serbian president

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigns amid prolonged protests . Snap parliamentary elections

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Lavrov held around 50 meetings in New York — diplomat

Lavrov held around 50 meetings in New York — diplomat. Of those, 42 were rounds of full-fledged talks...

rt.com

NATO article 5 is not what you think it is

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France's far right gains ground in indirect Senate elections

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Aurora plans 30,000 driverless trucks as carriers weigh cost

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tass.com

Over 5,000 join protest against militarization of Netherlands

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Israel revokes diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats in Ramallah

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aljazeera.com

Why has Trump rejected Iran’s peace proposal?

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BRICS not opposed to use of US dollar — Russian ambassador to India

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Denmark And Greenland Expertly Troll Trump And It’s F**king Hilarious!

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Russian drones kill 2 in market outside Kyiv, 3 others in different regions, officials say

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investing.com

Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index unchanged

Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index unchanged. ...

tass.com

Russia ready to supply India with as much oil as it needs — ambassador

Russia ready to supply India with as much oil as it needs — ambassador. Denis Alipov added that in addition to oil, Russia has been India’s partner for many years in nuclear energy, petrochemical production, and oil refining...

tass.com

Russia open to practical proposals from India on Ukraine conflict — ambassador

Denis Alipov recalled that for decades, right up until 2022, Russia had done everything possible to

tass.com

US will seek to contain India as it grows stronger — Russian ambassador

Denis Alipov clarified earlier this year that the US would never allow India to become the

scmp.com

The US-China relationship has stabilised but on Beijing’s terms

The US-China relationship has stabilised but on Beijing's terms. The Chinese readout reiterated the concept that should frame the relationship’s next phase.

aljazeera.com

Floods inundate roads in southeastern Algeria

Floods inundate roads in southeastern Algeria. Circulating footage showed significant flooding, following heavy rain in southeastern Algeria....

aljazeera.com

Ramos fires holders Portugal to 2-1 Nations League win in Norway

Ramos fires holders Portugal to 2-1 Nations League win in Norway. Goncalo Ramos starts in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and scores the winner for Portugal in Oslo....

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Boston-bound Delta flight makes emergency landing in Portugal due to smoke in cabin

Boston-bound Delta flight makes emergency landing in Portugal due to smoke in cabin. ...

independent.co.uk

Trump’s new doomsday ad warns NFL fans of ‘final battle’ for America — at taxpayer expense

'We will rout the fake news media, and we will liberate America from these villains

haaretz.com

Israel's occupation of Syria is starting to mirror the West Bank

Israel's occupation of Syria is starting to mirror the West Bank. ...

axios.com

AOC test-runs a Senate bid in upstate New York

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investing.com

Iran-linked diesel price spike makes electric trucks cheaper than diesel in key EU markets, environmental group says

Iran-linked diesel price spike makes electric trucks cheaper than diesel in key EU markets, environmental group says. ...

haaretz.com

Algae levels drop along Israel's coast as desalination plants remain partially shut

Algae concentrations near most desalination plants fell by tens of percentage points over the past week .

bloomberg.com

Jollibee plans to spin off its fast-growing international business and list it in Hong Kong .

freightwaves.com

Per diem: one approach is stable, other is higher

The Internal Revenue Service last week said its transportation-specific meals and incidental expense rate will remain at $80 per day for travel within the continental U.S. and $86 for travel outside of it . That per diem rate is specific to workers in the transportation industry . For companies that employ what is known as the High

investing.com

Oil rebounds after Trump rejects Iran peace deal

Oil rebounds after Trump rejects Iran peace deal. ...

hindustantimes.com

Plane crash in Buffalo, Minnesota? Reports of small aircraft incident near airport, what we know

Plane crash in Buffalo, Minnesota? Reports of small aircraft incident near airport, what we know. A small plane crash was reported near Buffalo Airport in Minnesota, but authorities have not confirmed the incident....

oilprice.com

Venezuela’s Oil Comeback Could Cost More Than $100 Billion

The Trump Administration is touting the new oil order in Venezuela as a tremendous opportunity for reviving the industry in the world's biggest crude oil resource holder . The U.S.-led restructuring of the sector kicked out Russian

bbc.co.uk

Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech

Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech. The chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday....

theguardian.com

Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii as Mexico's Baja braces for major Hurricane Polo

Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii as Mexico's Baja braces for major Hurricane Polo . High wind warning, wind advisory and high surf advisory remain in effect for parts of the island . Nolo’s maximum sustained winds rose to 115mph (165kph)

france24.com

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels . The Tigray People’s Liberation Front said it was waging a �

theguardian.com

Mighty Sparrow, the Trinidad and Tobago singer known as the ‘calypso king of the world’, dies aged 91

Slinger Francisco, known on stage as the Mighty Sparrow, died on Sunday surrounded by family in New York . Francisco got his breakthrough in calypso music with his 1956 hit song Jean and Dinah .

tass.com

US to win war against Iran, and oil prices to decline, says Trump

US to win war against Iran, and oil prices to decline, says Trump. According to the president, the US has already defeated Iran from a military standpoint...

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Venezuelans rally to demand opposition leader’s safe return and presidential elections

Supporters of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado took to the streets to demand her safe return and presidential elections . The government has been widely accused of stealing elections, jailing dissidents and stifling freedom of

aljazeera.com

Pope pledges action on clergy child abuse in meeting with French survivors

Pope pledges action on clergy child abuse in meeting with French survivors. Head of the Roman Catholic Church holds 'emotional' two-hour meeting with seven abuse victims in French town of Lourdes....

nytimes.com

Trump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says

Trump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says. President Xi Jinping of China arriving for a state visit last week. China has the world’s fastest-growing military....

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PepsiCo will invest $1 billion in Colombia over next five years, president says

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