Was Flydubai flight hijacked? Top Netanyahu official's clarification after diversion

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Trump says he plans to campaign for 32 days before midterm elections

Trump says he plans to campaign for 32 days before midterm elections. US president brushes aside concerns about his popularity as voters express frustration over cost of living, war on Iran....

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‘Nothing is justifying this’: Qatari PM slams atrocities in Gaza

Qatari PM calls Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu a ‘war criminal’ says no justification for Israel’s response in Gaza . Qatar warns against Israeli attempts to ‘impose new reality’ in Palestine, Syria and Lebanon .

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Jack Smith defends investigations into Trump during tense US Senate hearing

Jack Smith defends investigations into Trump during tense US Senate hearing. Former US special counsel rejects claims that his probes improperly targeted Republicans and conservative groups....

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Japan August factory output falls 1.7% month-on-month

Japan August factory output falls 1.7% month-on-month. ... Japan industrial production unexpectedly falls in August, retail sales slow. ...

militarytimes.com

Why the Pentagon just dropped $450M on tungsten mining

Defense Department announces $450 million investment in The Elmet Group . Tungsten is a critical mineral used for manufacturing military weapons ranging from bullets to missiles . The investment comes as a federal procurement rule barring tungsten mined, refined, or processed in China, Russia,

investing.com

US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran’s proxies and Islamic State

US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran’s proxies and Islamic State. ...

independent.co.uk

Carney accuses US steelmaker of betraying Canadian workers after layoffs tied to Trump tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accuses U.S. owner of steelmaker Stelco of betraying Canadian workers .

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Iran war live: Trump claims war will end ‘very soon’, gives no details

US President Donald Trump reiterates that Tehran will not have a nuclear weapon . Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps published a "letter

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Pentagon awards Boeing $20bn contract for Navy stealth fighter jet

Pentagon awards Boeing $20bn contract for Navy stealth fighter jet. Virginia-headquartered company marks a revival of its role with the defence department...

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Trump and US tech giants sign pact to stop AI from going rogue (VIDEO)

Trump and US tech giants sign pact to stop AI from going rogue . Google, OpenAI, Meta, xAI, Anthropic and Nvidia have agreed to introduce new controls and independent audits . The deal is aimed at addressing concerns among developers and the general public about AI models’ ability to self-improve much faster than

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Antisemitism on the rise at universities, charity warns

The Community Security Trust says incidents are "substantially higher" than before the war in Gaza began . A new report recorded 95 incidents in

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Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign

Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless

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Democrats in Congress Embrace a More Punitive Posture Toward Israel

Democrats in Congress Embrace a More Punitive Posture Toward Israel. Palestinian villagers harvesting olives in the village of Turmus Aya, with Israeli settlements in the background, northeast of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank in 2025....

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Judge orders New York City to restart secondary-home tax rollout

Judge orders New York City to restart secondary-home tax rollout. ...

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US forces leave Iraq, raising fears of Iran-backed militias amid power vacuum

US forces are withdrawing from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, completing a pullout agreed under former president Joe Biden . Iraqi officials and analysts warn the departure could embolden Iran-backed militias and give Islamic State fighters room to rebuild their capabilities . Some living near the US bases who have been caught in the crossfire of attacks

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Indonesia suspends five officials over luxury apartments for inmates

Indonesia suspends five officials over luxury apartments for inmates. Warden among five officials suspended over the discovery of an apartment-style compound for inmates at Cibinong prison....

militarywatchmagazine.com

U.S. Air Force General Confirms Progress on F-47 Sixth Generation Production Line

U.S. Air Force General Confirms Progress on F-47 Sixth Generation Production Line . The programme is continuing on an accelerated schedule, with Boeing currently building the first flight prototype . The first flight in 2028 would represent an unusually rapid transition from contract award to flight

militarywatchmagazine.com

Russian Forces Begin Using Iranian Misagh-2 Missile Systems for Defence Against Ukrainian Strikes

The Misagh-2 uses a passive infrared seeker and is designed as a fire-and-forget weapon . Once launched, the missile can track the infrared signature of its target without requiring continued guidance from the operator, allowing the firing team to immediately leave its position .

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Norway parliament probes Epstein links to politicians, diplomats

Norway's parliament began hearings on Wednesday of current and former ministers to examine practices in the diplomatic service . The hearings come against the background of the foreign ministry’s payment of more than 130 million kroner to the International Peace Institute between 1997 and 2018 .

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Pakistan's battle over Imran Khan

Pakistan's battle over Imran Khan. 👉Listen to The World With Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim on your podcast app👈...

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China factory activity expands for first time in three months in September

China's factory activity returned to growth in September as a deepening economic malaise prompts policymakers to ramp up stimulus steps and bolster growth .

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Australia battles black market for cigarettes after decade of tax rises

Australia battles black market for cigarettes after decade of tax rises. How policy created a multibillion dollar opportunity for organised crime...

tass.com

Kiev fully guilty of abusing people of Alyoshki — envoy

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sybiga used the podium of the UN General Assembly to spread cynical

tass.com

UR-Iran talks yield no results, hostilities may resume — Axios

UR-Iran talks yield no results, hostilities may resume — Axios. US President Donald Trump may order to resume operations after the November midterm elections to Congress, the news portal said...

independent.co.uk

Viral slow zoom on Katie Britt says it all as she realizes Jack Smith gotcha moment is going up in flames

The exchange unravelled after Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt mistook a Caitlin Clark college basketball

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Nothing sums up Netanyahu's legacy like the chaos at Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport

Some get trains, buses and taxis even at 2 A.M. – others forgot what it

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Chinese Study Proposes Nuclear Powered Tank with Railgun

Chinese defence researchers have outlined a long-term architecture for electrically powered tank powered by a compact nuclear reactor and armed with a 50 megajoule electromagnetic railgun . The first-generation system would feature a 10 MJ electromagnetic gun, with the researchers associating the weapon with a notional range of approximately 150 kilometres .

hindustantimes.com

Two Indian nationals charged with selling fake Ozempic in US

Two Indian nationals charged with selling fake Ozempic in US. Two Indian nationals charged with selling fake Ozempic in US...

hindustantimes.com

Tornado in Canyon, Amarillo in Texas? Check map as sirens go off amid warning; scary visuals emerge

Tornado warning was sounded for Canyon and Amarillo in Texas on September 29 . Sirens

tass.com

Peoples of Romania and Moldova do not want countries to unite, expert says

Peoples of Romania and Moldova do not want countries to unite, expert says. Expert at the Global Fact-Checking Network Ioana Jaleel stressed that romanians consider Moldova a burden due to its weaker economy...

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Russia inflicts most damage on Ukrainian supply routes in Slavyansk, Druzhkovka — expert

Russia inflicts most damage on Ukrainian supply routes in Slavyansk, Druzhkovka — expert. Andrey Marochko said that Ukrainian military personnel have covered all the western routes in this area with anti-drone nets, but this has little effect...

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Morocco’s pro-Palestine protests challenge Rabat’s deepening Israel ties

Morocco’s pro-Palestine protests challenge Rabat’s deepening Israel ties. Protests across Morocco highlight gap between public opposition to normalisation and Rabat’s closer ties with Israel....

investing.com

China services growth hits three-month high, private PMI shows

China services growth hits three-month high, private PMI shows. ...

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Australia August inflation rises to 4%, below forecasts after RBA hike

Australia August inflation rises to 4%, below forecasts after RBA hike. ... Australia inflation stubbornly high in August, defying run of rate hikes. ...

independent.co.uk

Atlanta tries to recoup $600,000 it overpaid a cleaner

Atlanta tries to recoup $600,000 it overpaid a cleaner. The transit agency spent five months attempting to recover the unearned $620,000 before filing a civil lawsuit against the former station cleaner...

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9/29: CBS Evening News

9/29: CBS Evening News. Life-threatening flood emergency in the Southwest; Jane Doe told Cornell police she was raped, CBS News New York reports....

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D.A. in Cornell Case Hopes to Speak to Accuser as He Weighs New Evidence

District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, district attorney for Tompkins County, N.Y., said some new evidence is emerging in an allegation of rape at Cornell University . A woman who filed a lawsuit saying she was sexually assaulted by seven men at a Cornell University fraternity house told police weeks after the incident that she could ‘say

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Indonesia’s August trade surplus expected to widen, September inflation seen higher: Reuters poll

Indonesia’s August trade surplus expected to widen, September inflation seen higher: Reuters poll. ...

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North Korea to boost tactical counterattack capabilities near border with South Korea

North Korea to boost tactical counterattack capabilities near border with South Korea . Kim Yo-Jong also warned that

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Eight Palestinians killed in Gaza Strip during Israeli attacks — Health Ministry

The total number of victims of the escalation of the conflict in Gaza since October 2023 has increased to 74,030... Israeli strikes kill five people in Gaza, medics say . The number of Palestinian journalists killed since the start of Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip has risen to 263 .

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US tightens sanctions against Cuba — Treasury

US tightens sanctions against Cuba — Treasury. The US banned all financial transactions with Cuban organizations linked to the law enforcement agencies...

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Heatwaves, wildfires expose a third of world to extreme ozone pollution

Asia recorded the highest exposure, while ozone pollution remained difficult to curb despite decades of progress in reducing other harmful emissions .

hindustantimes.com

Who are Hilinaikailimakualopali Keeno and Thomas Malone? Kailua shooting accused and victim details

Who are Hilinaikailimakualopali Keeno and Thomas Malone? Kailua shooting accused and victim details. Hilinaikailimakualopali Keeno was arrested for the shooting at the Kailua Fall Festival in Hawaii, which took the life of Thomas Malone....

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KKR sells Japan and Korea storage tank assets

KKR sells Japan and Korea storage tank assets. ...

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Beijing warns of retaliation if Europe imposes curbs on Chinese businesses

Beijing warns of retaliation if Europe imposes curbs on Chinese businesses. China must "respond firmly" if the EU introduces restrictions on Chinese businesses or products, the Commerce Ministry said, according to a CNBC translation....

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Somali pirates kill 5 crew on hijacked tanker before rescue by security forces

Somali pirates killed five crew members on hijacked tanker before it was rescued by security forces . The deaths appear to be the first at the hands of Somali pirates in over a decade . The ship with 17 crew members was seized by pirates in April during a resurgence of Somali piracy .

aljazeera.com

US Senate blocks resolution seeking report on Americans killed in West Bank

US Senate blocks resolution seeking report on Americans killed in West Bank. The resolution cites a 'lack of accountability' by Israel's government and an 'inability to secure justice' by the US....

aljazeera.com

Protesters block Orange Order march in Northern Ireland

Protesters block Orange Order march in Northern Ireland. Protesters block Orange Order route into Catholic area of Portadown after court allows march for first time in 28 years....

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King appoints Morocco’s first female prime minister

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima-Zahra El Mansouri as head of government . The appointment follows legislative elections held on 23rd September, in which the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won 97 of the 395 seats in the House of Representatives. The result made PAM the largest

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China to respond with ’strong policy toolbox’ if EU steps up curbs, GT reports

China to respond with ’strong policy toolbox’ if EU steps up curbs, GT reports. ...

tass.com

Brent falls below $96 per barrel for first time since September 7 on ICE exchange

Brent falls below $96 per barrel for first time since September 7 on ICE exchange. As of 3:00 a.m. Moscow time, Brent slipped by 0.48% to $95.7 per barrel...

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More oil out of the Gulf translating to lower prices

The latest average weekly retail diesel price from the Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration was $6.382/g, down 14.7 cts/g . It’s the first decline in four weeks and ends the three-week streak that saw the price hit new all-time highs each week .

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Iran appeals to US voters as American troops leave Iraq

Iran appeals to US voters as American troops leave Iraq. ...

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US ban on diesel fuel exports could whip up gasoline prices, expert says

Trump recently said he was "very seriously" considering a diesel export ban, despite warnings from the U.S. oil industry that doing so would raise prices . A significant portion of the US diesel fuel is exported .

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Nishan Forum 2026: Experts on Confucianism and its relevance today

The 12th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opened on Monday under the theme "Civilization, Order and Justice" The forum focuses on the contemporary relevance of Confucianism, global governance, dialogue among civilizations and the role of AI in shaping humanity's future .

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US-Canada trade war escalates as both sides remain open to a new deal

US-Canada trade war escalates as both sides remain open to a new deal . US bans import of nearly a billion dollars’ worth of Canadian goods

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Chinese VP: China to work with all countries to build shared future

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said China will join hands with all other countries to build a community with a shared future for humanity . Han said more and more countries want to join hands to shoulder the historic mission of addressing difficulties and challenges .

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Vucic resigns as president of Serbia

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic signed and submitted his resignation on Sunday . Under Serbia's constitution, the president's term ends when the written resignation is formally received by the National Assembly . The Speaker of the national Assembly assumes presidential duties for up to three months and must call a presidential election within that period .

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China urges Philippines to stop hyping up South China Sea issue

China urges Philippines to stop hyping up South China Sea issue through multilateral platforms . Chinese Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Sun Lei said on Monday . Sun made the remarks when exercising the right of reply to the Philippines at the General Debate of the UN General Assembly .

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Six killed after military plane crashes in Russia's Amur region

Six killed after military plane crashes in Russia's Amur region. Six crew members were killed after a training military plane crashed in Russia's Amur region on Tuesday, local media reported, citing Russia's defense ministry....

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WIPO: AI reshaping innovation investment as deep-science startups boom

Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a rebound in venture capital and R&D spending, says the World Intellectual Property Organization . Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, the Republic of Korea and Singapore lead the 2026 rankings . China, India, Vietnam, Tür

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UN holds 4th straw poll on secretary-general candidates

UN Security Council holds 4th straw poll on secretary-general candidates . Seven candidates remain in the race for the next UN secretary- general . Current UN Secretary-General António Guterres's term of office expires at the end of this year .

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Mahjong mania: The old Chinese game becoming a new pop-culture craze

Mahjong was first played in China during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) It was designed to teach discipline, calculation and the art of reading people . Mahjong spread globally in the early 20th century through waves of East Asian migration . Now, it's younger, more glamorous and powered by aesthetics and trendy appeal .

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North Korea and Vietnam seek wider military cooperation — KCNA

North Korea and Vietnam seek wider military cooperation — KCNA. The negotiations took place on September 24 at the headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam...

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China’s weak soybean demand dims prospects for US cargoes after tariff snub

China’s weak soybean demand dims prospects for US cargoes after tariff snub. ...

investing.com

Republican Senator Wicker says US security commitments to Taiwan must be upheld

Republican Senator Wicker says US security commitments to Taiwan must be upheld. ...

investing.com

China stimulus picks: tech and consumer names tied to new credit flows

China stimulus picks: tech and consumer names tied to new credit flows. ...

ft.com

China unveils mortgage subsidies to boost economy

China unveils mortgage subsidies to boost economy. Beijing offers help for first-time buyers and cuts a policy interest rate as part of efforts to raise growth...

tass.com

North Korea calls Japan’s expansion of its arsenal network preparation for protracted war

North Korea calls Japan’s expansion of its arsenal network preparation for protracted war .

tass.com

Spain’s rejection of Russian LNG to boost production costs in other industries — expert

Spain’s rejection of Russian LNG to boost production costs in other industries — expert. This will affect energy-intensive industries, like the chemical industry, metallurgy, and fertilizer production, political analyst Ilya Grashchenkov said...

aljazeera.com

String of rapes in Delhi triggers social campaign for women’s safety

String of rapes in Delhi triggers social campaign for women’s safety. Women in India’s capital are protesting after a string of rape cases, using bold slogans to demand safer public spaces....

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Public workers in France strike over pay as student protests turn violent

Hundreds arrested as French student protests turn violent . Protests have been gaining momentum over the past days as pupils decry overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages . The school protests coincide with public sector strikes over planned budget cuts .

investing.com

Asia stocks mixed ahead of U.S. PCE inflation; regional data in focus

Asia stocks mixed ahead of U.S. PCE inflation; regional data in focus. ...

investing.com

China adds 55% tariff to Brazil beef imports

China adds 55% tariff to Brazil beef imports. ...

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Romania Braces for Turmoil With Prime Minister Set to Lose Vote

Romania's political crisis intensifies as Parliament rejects pro-EU PM . Siegfried Muresan's loss of the confidence motion

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'Xi will take every data centre we don't want': Trump says Chinese President struck 'deal' with Elon Musk

'Xi will take every data centre we don't want': Trump says Chinese President struck 'deal' with Elon Musk. Trump's remarks come as the US president continues to portray a "race" with China to develop AI....

ft.com

The risks of HSBC’s return to its roots

The risks of HSBC’s return to its roots. Doubling down on Hong Kong offers a way to capitalise on wealth flowing out of China, but increases the risks of confrontation with Beijing...

ft.com

AI industry moves to thwart data centre backlash ahead of US midterms

AI industry moves to thwart data centre backlash ahead of US midterms. AI Infrastructure Coalition, whose members include Google, Meta and Microsoft, unveils commitments to cover energy costs and minimise water usage...

ft.com

Vanguard warns France is ‘degrading credit’ as borrowing costs surge

Vanguard warns France is ‘degrading credit’ as borrowing costs surge. Iran war has exacerbated fiscal pressures on Paris as budget battle looms...

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People in Europe interested in knowing truth about Russia despite media blockades — GFCN

People in Europe interested in knowing truth about Russia despite media blockades — GFCN. Ioana Jaleel stressed that the most difficult thing is to find the correct information...

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45,000 Japanese troops to take part in joint drills with US — Defense Ministry

45,000 Japanese troops to take part in joint drills with US — Defense Ministry. During the drills, the new Japanese Type-25 ground-based mobile missiles with a range of about 1,000 km will be demonstrated for the first time...

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US officials expect Trump to resume major Iran war after midterms – Axios

US officials believe President Donald Trump could order a resumption of major combat operations against Iran after the midterm elections in November . Qatari mediators, who met separately with US and Iranian negotiators in New York on Monday, are reportedly growing frustrated that neither side is willing to make concessions . The war launched by the US and Israel against

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There’s been buzz around Carney for a prize long coveted by Trump

Mark Carney built a global profile in 2026 by standing up to US President Donald Trump . Carney briefly became the favourite for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize on Kalshi, a US-based prediction market .

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Japan’s TDK, Taiyo Yuden shares rise on AI electronics partnership

Japan’s TDK, Taiyo Yuden shares rise on AI electronics partnership. ...

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China Warns Broad EU Tariffs Could Disrupt Trade Negotiations

China Warns Broad EU Tariffs Could Disrupt Trade Negotiations. China vowed to retaliate if the European Union adopts broad tariffs on Chinese goods modeled on previous US measures, warning that such action could undermine trade negotiations with the bloc....

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Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham

UK PM Andy Burnham says UK could consider rejoining European Union after next election . Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham . France and Spain welcome idea of UK rejoining EU after Burnham’s speech . French President Emmanuel Macron quipped: ‘Welcome back,’

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Poll results in reunited regions support to special military operation fighters — speaker

Poll results in reunited regions support to special military operation fighters — speaker. Russia's upper house speaker Valentina Matviyenko emphasized that people in Donbass and Novorossiya despite the provocations came to the polling stations and made their choice...

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Hegseth to cut number of US general and admiral positions by 20%

Hegseth to cut number of US general and admiral positions by 20%. Pentagon official says plan will be announced in defence secretary's 'State of the Force' address in Virginia .

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Israel’s Lapid accuses Netanyahu of ‘fear-mongering’ over attack warning

Israel’s Lapid accuses Netanyahu of ‘fear-mongering’ over attack warning. Opposition leader dismisses Netanyahu's warning of possible attacks during next month's general election....

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Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza

Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza. Witnesses say Raseel's tent was hit by an Israeli helicopter strike. Israel’s military says it has no record of the attack....

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‘Kim Jong Un a friend’: Trump's reasoning on why North Korea can have nuclear weapons but Iran cannot

Trump said North Korea had a ‘pretty large’ nuclear arsenal and blamed previous US administrations for failing to stop its nuclear programme . Trump calls Kim Jong Un a

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Asia stocks Q3 roundup: Singapore leads gains, S.Korea lags

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India's E-Methanol Plant Aims for $750/mt Production Cost for Bunkers

India's E-Methanol Plant Aims for $750/mt Production Cost for Bunkers. The Kandla plant is expected to produce e-methanol at $750/mt, compared with a global rate of about $1,300/mt....

tass.com

Poll reveals over 50% of Americans support Democratic control of House of Representatives

Poll reveals over 50% of Americans support Democratic control of House of Representatives. 34% of survey participants supported US President Donald Trump’s policies, while 61% of respondents disapproved of the head of state’s actions...

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Eiffel Tower chief steps down after female staff sidelined for Hindu delegation’s visit

Patrick Branco Ruivo will leave his position at the company operating the Paris landmark at the end of the year . The incident sparked outrage in France and prompted a staff walkout that saw the Eiffel Tower forced to close for a day .

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Live: Several people killed as Russia launches new round of strikes on Kyiv

Russia launches new round of strikes on Ukraine's Kyiv region . At least three people, including a child, have died in the attacks, officials say . In Poland, two airports, in Lublin and Rzeszow, were briefly shut

investing.com

Singapore electricity tariff to fall 10.4% on lower energy costs

Singapore electricity tariff to fall 10.4% on lower energy costs. ...

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Explainer-How the US controls Iraq’s oil revenues

Explainer-How the US controls Iraq’s oil revenues. ...

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro sales rise 12% in China launch week - Counterpoint

Apple iPhone 18 Pro sales rise 12% in China launch week - Counterpoint. ...

war.gov

America's Contingency Corps Trains Against Drone Threat, Prepares for Future Battlefields

America's Contingency Corps Trains Against Drone Threat, Prepares for Future Battlefields .

hindustantimes.com

‘Highly dangerous consequences’: Iran after Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's ‘secret’ visit to UAE

‘Highly dangerous consequences’: Iran after Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's ‘secret’ visit to UAE. Iran said the presence of a “criminal” whose hands were “stained with the blood” of innocent people posed a serious threat to regional peace and security....

hindustantimes.com

‘Americans need to wake up’: Iran calls on US voters to reject Trump ahead of elections

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UK business confidence hits 17-month low as Middle East tensions lift costs

UK business confidence hits 17-month low as Middle East tensions lift costs. ...

investing.com

Top China Biopharma Stocks to Watch, According to Bernstein

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investing.com

Australia’s Metrics freezes some fund redemptions in sign of private credit market stress

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seatrade-maritime.com

Saudi resumes loadings in Yanbu, DHT fixes VLCC for $55m

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin to inject £150bn into war effort as Germany identifies Kyiv’s ‘weakest point’

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independent.co.uk

Iran-US war live: Oil prices rise after Trump says he has offered Tehran ‘nothing’ in peace talks

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france24.com

2027 AFCON qualifiers: first win for Patrick Vieira and Senegal

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G20 trade officials meet under shadow of tariffs, overcapacity

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hindustantimes.com

Who are Dakota Harper and Felicity Eatmon? TikTok couple arrested for Charleston arson - latest update

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UK Q2 GDP growth revised up to 0.5% on stronger services, exports

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Hungary posts €480.9 million trade deficit in August

Hungary posts €480.9 million trade deficit in August. ...

investing.com

Australia stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.92%

Australia stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.92%. ...

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Zelensky’s 40-day plan results in major problems for Ukraine, legislator says

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Dubai-Tel Aviv flight diverts course after distress signal; Israel dispatches fighter jets

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aljazeera.com

India’s Ujjain tense as mosque partially demolished for Hindu pilgrimage

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Russian stock indices up in early trading after brief initial drop

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independent.co.uk

South Africa serial killer fears after another women found dead near Johannesburg

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bloomberg.com

India’s Opposition Leaders Unite as Election Chief Crisis Mounts

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Russian strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region kill three, including a child, and wound seven

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hindustantimes.com + 39 more

Was Flydubai flight hijacked? Top Netanyahu official's clarification after diversion

Flydubai Boeing 737 MAX flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv declared an emergency and turned back over northern Saudi Arabia on Wednesday . Israeli media, citing security officials, said the incident stemmed from a feud between the plane’s two pilots, and everyone on board was safe . The plane landed in Tabuk, a civilian

Intel coordinated at coordinates [25.0657, 55.17128] inside Dubai. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Was Flydubai flight hijacked? Top Netanyahu official's clarification after diversion" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/flydubai-flight-hijack-scare-dubai-tel-aviv-emergency-landing-saudi-arabia-israeli-fighter-jets-netanyahu-news-101790751474783.html; Reference: "Flydubai flight headed to Israel turns back over Saudi Arabia after emergency" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/boeing-737-max-flying-dubai-tel-aviv-emergency-saudi-arabia-flightradar24-israel-latest-news-squaking-7700-hijacking-101790750333698.html; Reference: "FlyDubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after incident in cockpit" via https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3369318/flydubai-flight-israel-diverted-saudi-arabia-after-incident-cockpit?utm_source=rss_feed; Reference: "FlyDubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/30/flydubai-flight-to-israel-diverted-to-saudi-arabia-after-emergency-alert?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots" via https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260930-israel-bound-flight-diverted-to-saudi-arabia-after-brawl-between-pilots; Reference: "Israel-bound flight diverted after pilots brawl – reports" via https://www.rt.com/news/646469-russian-ukrainian-pilots-brawl/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS; Reference: "Suspected terror incident diverts Israel-bound flydubai flight to Saudi Arabia; pilot may have tried to crash plane" via https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-security/2026-09-30/ty-article/suspected-terror-incident-diverts-israel-bound-flydubai-flight-to-saudi-arabia/000001a0-f0ff-d0bd-a3f5-f8ffb6970000; Reference: "IN BRIEF: What we know about Flydubai plane emergency en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv" via https://tass.com/emergencies/2195025; Reference: "Flydubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/30/flydubai-flight-to-israel-diverted-to-saudi-arabia-after-emergency-alert-2?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "UAE-Israel flight diverted after distress signal and 20,000ft drop" via https://www.ft.com/content/7ed6ed48-79e4-46c2-968f-f2a69d263d35?syn-25a6b1a6=1; Reference: "Israeli officials say diverted flydubai incident may be attempted ’terror attack’" via https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/israelbound-flight-diverted-to-saudi-arabia-after-brawl-between-pilots-israeli-official-says-4924437; Reference: "Flydubai flight to Israel diverted after attack on pilot" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/30/flydubai-flight-to-israel-diverted-after-attack-on-pilot?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Second team of pilots in civilian clothes stepped in to save flydubai plane, helped land safely in Saudi: Report" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/second-team-of-pilots-in-civilian-clothes-stepped-in-to-save-flydubai-plane-helped-land-safely-in-saudi-report-101790766722372.html; Reference: "‘Terrorist’ on flydubai wanted to crash plane, kill Israelis on board, says Israel security minister" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/terrorist-on-flydubai-wanted-to-crash-plane-kill-israelis-on-board-says-israel-security-minister-ben-gvir-101790769167620.html; Reference: "Flydubai confirms cockpit brawl occurred in flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv" via https://tass.com/emergencies/2195197; Reference: "FlyDubai Flight to Israel Diverted After Clash Between Pilots: What We Know and Don’t Know" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/world/middleeast/flydubai-dubai-israel-flight-diverted.html; Reference: "Netanyahu says Saudi authorities arrest Flydubai pilot, question him" via https://tass.com/world/2195229; Reference: "What happened on diverted Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv?" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/30/what-happened-on-diverted-flydubai-flight-from-dubai-to-tel-aviv?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Flydubai passengers land in Israel after suspected midair hijacking attempt" via https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-security/2026-09-30/ty-article/.premium/flydubai-passengers-land-in-israel-after-suspected-midair-terror-incident/000001a0-f2cd-de31-a7f0-fadff4e90000; Reference: "‘Attempted terror attack’: What happened on board the rerouted Flydubai flight?" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260930-attempted-terror-attack-what-happened-on-board-the-rerouted-flydubai-flight; Reference: "Israel’s defense minister claims Flydubai was ‘attempted terror attack’" via https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260930-israels-defense-minister-claims-flydubai-was-attempted-terror-attack/; Reference: "Israel PM says pilot of rerouted flight tried to crash plane" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260930-israel-pm-says-pilot-of-rerouted-flight-tried-to-crash-plane; Reference: "Jerusalem Daily: Flight carrying Israelis diverted after stabbing" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/30/jerusalem-daily-flight-carrying-israelis-diverted-after-stabbing?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Panic and Heroics on FlyDubai Flight: ‘We Felt That This Was It’" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/world/middleeast/flydubai-israel-dubai-flight-pilots-attack.html; Reference: "FACTBOX: What we know about Flydubai pilots fight and emergency landing" via https://tass.com/emergencies/2195293; Reference: "Netanyahu: ‘Almost All’ FlyDubai Flight Passengers Were Israelis" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-30/netanyahu-almost-all-flydubai-flight-passengers-were-israelis; Reference: "Israel to ramp up pilot checks after flydubai scare" via https://www.investing.com/news/commodities-news/israel-to-ramp-up-pilot-checks-after-flydubai-scare-4925664; Reference: "Flydubai FZ1073 timeline: How the Israel-bound flight emergency unfolded" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/30/flydubai-fz1073-timeline-how-the-israel-bound-flight-emergency-unfolded?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Flydubai incident may be terrorist attack attempt, embassy says" via https://tass.com/world/2195319; Reference: "Israel probes theory Flydubai pilot planned to crash into skyscraper — media" via https://tass.com/world/2195317; Reference: "18,000 feet in 90 seconds: Inside Flydubai’s near-catastrophe" via https://www.ft.com/content/ecc95946-92ed-426c-bcf9-e6575e1cf6c6?syn-25a6b1a6=1; Reference: "Israel PM hails Indian pilot wounded in diverted flydubai flight" via https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3369392/israel-pm-hails-indian-pilot-wounded-diverted-flydubai-flight?utm_source=rss_feed; Reference: "Flydubai suspends Israel flights pending investigation into plane incident" via https://tass.com/emergencies/2195329; Reference: "Flydubai passengers arrive in Tel Aviv after pilot stabbing" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/30/flydubai-passengers-arrive-in-tel-aviv-after-pilot-stabbing?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "FlyDubai flight spirals into chaos. What we know and what remains a mystery" via https://www.axios.com/2026/09/30/flydubai-israel-flight-incident-plane-questions; Reference: "Plane to Israel Narrowly Averts Disaster" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/briefing/plane-stabbing-israel-jd-vance-texas.html; Reference: "Trump Says FlyDubai Pilot in Incident Was ‘Perhaps a Terrorist’" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-30/trump-says-flydubai-pilot-in-incident-was-perhaps-a-terrorist; Reference: "A Bloody Attack on a FlyDubai Plane Headed to Israel, and a Terrifying Plunge" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/world/middleeast/flydubai-attack-israel-uae.html; Reference: "Netanyahu on alleged FlyDubai pilot stabbing: "I don't think it was a hijacking"" via https://www.cbsnews.com/video/netanyahu-alleged-flydubai-pilot-stabbing-dont-think-hijacking/; Reference: "Netanyahu says FlyDubai pilots prevented a "9/11 disaster"" via https://www.axios.com/2026/09/30/netanyahu-flydubai-pilots-prevented-911-disaster;

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MOL to Take Operational Role for LNG Dual-Fuel Arctic Research Vessel

MOL to Take Operational Role for LNG Dual-Fuel Arctic Research Vessel. The firm will operate Japan's new icebreaking research vessel Mirai II, with operations set to begin in December....

middleeastmonitor.com

Palestinian Forum in Istanbul calls for direct elections to National Council

Palestinian Forum in Istanbul calls for direct elections to National Council . Participants rejected selective appointments and other mechanisms that do not give Palestinians a direct role in choosing their representatives . They argued that such arrangements lack sufficient representative legitimacy .

independent.co.uk

Bulgarian football club owner shot dead at home

Bulgarian football club owner shot dead at home. A prominent Bulgarian businessman and president of a top league football club was ⁠shot dead in the city of Plovdiv early on Wednesday, BNR news and ⁠other local media ⁠reported....

aljazeera.com

Nigeria and Ghana suffer huge AFCON 2027 qualifying shocks

Nigeria and Ghana suffer huge AFCON 2027 qualifying shocks. The Gambia come back to beat ‌Ghana 4-2, while Guinea Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 despite seven Premier League starters....

cnbc.com

Oil prices climb as Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief; Qatar pushes for peace talks

Oil prices climb as Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief; Qatar pushes for peace talks. Oil rose Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump denied offering sanctions relief to Iran....

tass.com

Battlegroup North air defenses destroy about 120 Ukrainian drones heading to Russia

Battlegroup North air defenses destroy about 120 Ukrainian drones heading to Russia. The air defense crews destroyed all detected Ukrainian UAVs in a combat operation...

middleeastmonitor.com

Sisi says Egypt lost about $20 billion in Suez Canal revenue amid regional instability

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said on Tuesday that Egypt has lost about $20 billion in Suez Canal revenue in recent years because of regional instability . Sisi said Egypt needed to make better use of state resources, strengthen public confidence in government institutions .

bloomberg.com

Trump, Musk, AI CEOs Meet; OpenAI Eyes $1.4 Trillion Value

Stocks rose and bonds steadied after a bruising selloff as traders awaited a crucial US inflation reading . Crude oil flows from the Middle East are returning to pre-war levels despite continued risks to shipping . OpenAI aims to raise at least $30 billion from investors in a new round of funding .

aljazeera.com + 1 more

Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthis

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middleeastmonitor.com

Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Dahlan faction form electoral alliance to challenge Fatah

Hamas and Islamic Jihad have reached an agreement with a faction led by Mohammed Dahlan, a former senior Fatah figure . The alliance includes Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Fatah’s Democratic Reform Current, led by Dahlan . Efforts are also underway to expand participation and attract independent figures to the list .

novaramedia.com

Who Does the Green Party’s ‘Zionism Is Racism’ Motion Really Serve?

Green leader Zack Polanski is fighting a byelection in a seat with an 11,000 Labour majority . But on his side he has a party membership surpassing 230,000, of whom around 200 volunteers are out today . The motion is set to be debated at the party’s conference just days before the 8 October by

investing.com

Iran receives US feedback on seven-day trust-building plan

Iran receives US feedback on seven-day trust-building plan. ...

tass.com

US sanctions target growing influence of Russia’s transnational economy — expert

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independent.co.uk

US forces are finally withdrawing from Iraq. But what does that mean for its future?

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Russia Extends Diesel-Export Ban by a Month Through October

Russia extended a ban on most diesel exports through October, further tightening the global market just as demand rises ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter . The government repeatedly imposed curbs on gasoline and diesel exports to rein in rising fuel prices .

bloomberg.com

Hungary Should Start ERM-2 Euro Talks After Budget, Kurali Says

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This startup helps food carts switch loud, dirty generators for batteries

A startup helps food carts switch loud, dirty generators for batteries . The startup is based in Queens, New York .

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A ‘wholesale revision’ of US nuclear rules is on the table

The top U.S. nuclear regulator wants to make it easier to build and operate nuclear power plants in this country . That's the

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Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots

Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after fight between pilots triggered hijacking code . Passengers on flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv narrowly avoided catastrophe after one of the pilots tried to stab his colleague, forcing the plane into a steep plunge and an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia .

Intel coordinated at coordinates [31.5, 34.75] inside Israel. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqjdv7pmj9dno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "Pilot ‘stabbed co-pilot in attempted hijacking’ on Israel-bound plane before passengers overpower him" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-flight-flydubai-tel-aviv-hijack-b3058856.html; Reference: "Israel plane ‘hijacking’ latest: Pilot ‘stabbed co-pilot in cockpit’ as aircraft plunges 13,000ft" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-plane-hijacking-pilot-stabbing-live-updates-flydubai-tel-aviv-b3058920.html; Reference: "'3 or 4 people saved 180': Passengers recount horror on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight" via https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2026-09-30/ty-article/.premium/3-or-4-people-saved-180-passengers-recount-horror-on-dubai-tel-aviv-flight/000001a0-f17d-d9ab-abfd-f7fdce880000; Reference: "Forced landing of Israel-bound flight: What we know so far" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260930-forced-landing-of-israel-bound-flight-what-we-know-so-far; Reference: "Fight between pilots reportedly triggers hijacking code on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight" via https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260930-fight-between-pilots-reportedly-triggers-hijacking-code-on-dubai-tel-aviv-flight/; Reference: "Violent Incident Between Pilots Forces Israel Flight Diversion" via https://www.today.com/video/israel-bound-flight-diverted-amid-reports-pilot-was-stabbed-270775877830; Reference: "Flight from Dubai to Israel lands in Saudi Arabia after pilots fight midair" via https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flight-from-dubai-to-israel-lands-in-saudi-arabia-after-pilots-fight-midair/; Reference: "Tel Aviv-Bound Flight Averts Catastrophe After Battle in Cockpit" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-30/tel-aviv-flight-averts-disaster-after-fight-in-cockpit-video; Reference: "Passengers helped subdue attacker on Israel-bound flight that diverted to Saudi Arabia" via https://www.nbcnews.com/video/passengers-helped-subdue-attacker-on-israel-bound-flight-that-diverted-to-saudi-arabia-270786117642; Reference: "Passengers describe stabbing on Israel-bound plane" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cv70d22kd34do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "flydubai says motive behind pilots' cockpit fight 'unknown' as Israel claims ‘terror plot’" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/flydubai-says-motive-behind-pilot-altercation-unknown-as-israel-claims-terror-plot-101790780240778.html; Reference: "Passengers from plane that made emergency landing in Saudi Arabia arrive in Tel Aviv" via https://tass.com/society/2195267; Reference: "What we know about the Flydubai flight to Israel" via https://www.ft.com/content/cd4611e7-c0ee-4acf-b0dd-e820b067a9f6?syn-25a6b1a6=1; Reference: "Terror at 34,000ft: All we know about ‘hijacking’ attempt on flight to Israel as suspect arrested" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-plane-hijacking-terror-attack-saudi-arabia-oman-b3059084.html; Reference: "Passengers on diverted plane arrive in Tel Aviv" via https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/passengers-on-diverted-plane-arrive-in-tel-aviv-270798405854; Reference: "Gaping holes in Israel’s ‘FlyDubai’ false-flag pantomime mocked" via https://www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/2026/09/30/israel-flydubai-false/; Reference: "Passengers describe stopping pilot's alleged attempt to crash Israel-bound flight" via https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/assengers-describe-stopping-pilots-alleged-attempt-to-crash-israel-bound-flight; Reference: "Passenger videos show aftermath of alleged pilot stabbing on flight to Israel: "We need help"" via https://www.cbsnews.com/video/passenger-videos-show-aftermath-alleged-pilot-stabbing-flight-israel/;

investing.com

Tullow shares dive 36% after Ghana wins $196.5 mln tax dispute

Tullow shares dive 36% after Ghana wins $196.5 mln tax dispute. ...

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France’s inflation climbs to 3.4% in September on energy costs

France’s inflation climbs to 3.4% in September on energy costs. ... French preliminary inflation up at 3.4% in September. ...

middleeastmonitor.com

Berri says failure to renew UNIFIL mandate would be a ‘preventable mistake’

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri says failure to renew UNIFIL mandate would be a 'preventable mistake' Berri made the remarks during a meeting with the UK Ministry of Defence’s Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff .

france24.com

Ian Bremmer: 'We have passed peak Trump in terms of disruption on the global stage'

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investing.com + 1 more

Poland’s inflation rises to 4.0% in September

Poland’s inflation rises to 4.0% in September. ... Poland inflation forecast at 3.1% for 2026, central bank survey shows. ...

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Germany’s unemployment rises by 12,000 in September

Germany’s unemployment rises by 12,000 in September. ... German unemployment rises much more than expected in September. ...

cnbc.com

Russia targets data centers in Kyiv as NATO condemns Moscow’s ‘irresponsible nuclear rhetoric’

Russia targets data centers in Kyiv as NATO condemns Moscow’s ‘irresponsible nuclear rhetoric’. Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine’s data centers and communications infrastructure, targeting facilities in Kyiv....

middleeastmonitor.com

Syria says it arrests Hezbollah cell near Golan

Syria says it arrested a cell affiliated with Lebanon's Hezbollah near the occupied Golan Heights . Hours before the announcement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were indications that Israel's enemies were trying to attack it .

aljazeera.com + 2 more

S Korea demands apology over DMZ blasts as N Korea denies planting mines

South Korea calls for a formal apology from North Korea over the DMZ explosion that injured three soldiers in the Korean Demilitarized Zone last week . North Korea has this Wednesday rejected accusations that it planted the mines that injured 3 South Korean soldiers .

hindustantimes.com

US envoy's ‘bumpy road’ warning punctures Xi-Trump summit bonhomie: ‘Unacceptable to America’

US envoy's ‘bumpy road’ warning punctures Xi-Trump summit bonhomie: ‘Unacceptable to America’. US envoy David Purdue's remarks offer a stark contrast to China's upbeat portrayal of Xi's meeting with US President Donald Trump....

hindustantimes.com

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad hospitalised a day after wife’s sudden death

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad hospitalised a day after wife’s sudden death. Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, aged 101, is hospitalised after the unexpected death of his wife, Siti Hasmah, at 100....

hindustantimes.com

Nancy Guthrie update: Is Mafia holding Savannah Guthrie's mother in Mexico? Cops give big reply after new ransom note

Another ransom note turned up amid the search for the 84-year-old .

investing.com + 1 more

Italy business and consumer confidence falls in September

Italy business and consumer confidence falls in September. ... Italy consumer confidence plunges in September, business sentiment also weakens. ...

investing.com

BMW targets 3%-5% auto margin by 2028 after China-linked profit warning

BMW targets 3%-5% auto margin by 2028 after China-linked profit warning. ...

oilprice.com

India Boosts Middle East Oil Imports, Cuts Russian Flows

India has ramped up its crude oil imports from the Middle East while reducing purchases of Russian crude . The country is not planning to completely suspend Russian oil imports despite the U.S. threat of 100% tariffs . Oil imports

defensenews.com

Ukraine’s former defense minister launches ‘Manhattan Project’ for killer robots

Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine needs a ‘new Manhattan Project’ for killer robots . The Army of Robots is a force of two-legged upright and other ground robots that would take over many of the front line’s most dangerous but necessary jobs .

tass.com

Turkey’s exports rise by 8.1% in August, Germany remains largest market

Turkey’s exports rise by 8.1% in August, Germany remains largest market. Germany imported approximately $1.76 bln worth of goods and services...

tass.com

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s future should be decided by its peoples — Republika Srpska PM

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s future should be decided by its peoples — Republika Srpska PM. Washington insists on Antonio Zanardi Landi’s appointment as the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and considers no other candidates...

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German Social Democratic Party revives push for AfD ban

German Social Democratic Party (SPD) has called for a formal review that could pave the way for a ban on Alternative for Germany (AfD) The push follows the AfD’s sweeping victories in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania . The push comes as the Af

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Bennett warns Israeli army faces risk of collapse over recruitment crisis

Naftali Bennett warns Israeli army faces risk of collapse over recruitment crisis . He blames Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government for the ongoing recruitment crisis, particularly amid growing tensions over the enlistment of ultra-Orthodox Jews .

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Podcast by Jasim Al-Azzawi with Phyllis Bennis: Netanyahu Addresses a Deserted UNGA but a Pact Congress

Podcast by Jasim Al-Azzawi with Phyllis Bennis: Netanyahu Addresses a Deserted UNGA but a Pact Congress. WATCH: Podcast by Jasim Al-Azzawi with Mark Pfeifeil: Who is Winning The War of Narration, Trump or Iran?...

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Ken Griffin donates $3bn to Carnegie Mellon as university plots Miami campus

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin donates $3bn to Carnegie Mellon as university plots Miami campus . $1 billion of the donation will go toward CMU’s Pittsburgh campus, with approximately half marked by its School of Computer Science .

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Turkey's Sea of Marmara Ferry Network Could Cut Emissions 63% With Electric Vessels: IMO

Turkey's Sea of Marmara Ferry Network Could Cut Emissions 63% With Electric Vessels: IMO. The study finds mix of hybrid and fully electric vessels could deliver significant benefits....

tass.com

Republika Srpska PM sees number of supporters of dialogue with Russia growing in Europe

Republika Srpska PM sees number of supporters of dialogue with Russia growing in Europe. Savo Minic emphasized that there is no alternative to diplomacy, dialogue and open communication channels...

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US, Iran move to discuss guarantees within framework of conflict resolution plan — TV

US, Iran move to discuss guarantees within framework of conflict resolution plan — TV . According to the source, mediators have already conveyed Washington’s response to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi . Iran receives US response to conditions for resuming dialogue — authorities .

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Russia to keep helping Abkhazia address socio-economic development challenges — Putin

Russia to keep helping Abkhazia address socio-economic development challenges — Putin. The Russian leader noted that Russian-Abkhaz relations are friendly and allied in nature...

middleeastmonitor.com

Iran’s Rezaei says Tehran has told US its conditions, accuses Trump of being unable to decide

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said on Tuesday that Tehran had informed the United States of its conditions . He accused US President Donald Trump of being unable to decide on whether to go to war with Iran . The Iranian official also said Iran is ready to help establish peace in the Caucasus .

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Thousands of Haredim protest in Jerusalem against Israeli military service

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews, known as Haredim, protested against military conscription in west Jerusalem on Tuesday . The march was held ‘in honour of draft evaders who were recently released from military prison’ The march began in Jerusalem’s Geula neighbourhood, leading to the closure of several roads

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

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

independent.co.uk

Parent arrested after toddler brings loaded gun to daycare in backpack

Parent arrested after toddler brings loaded gun to daycare in backpack. The shocking incident unfolded at a facility in Canton, where quick-thinking staff managed to disarm the child before anyone was injured...

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Attention turns to economy on final day of Macron’s visit to Spain

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Spain for the final day of his two-day state visit . He is the first French president to visit Spain since 2009 . Macron met Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on Wednesday .

aljazeera.com

UK‘s PM Burnham sets out plans to reshape public services

UK‘s PM Burnham sets out plans to reshape public services. UK's PM Andy Burnham is promising a major improvement to public services including social care, housing and energy....

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Hijabi students turned away from school in Azerbaijan

Hijabi students turned away from school in Azerbaijan. Female students leave a school in Azerbaijan after reportedly being denied entry for wearing headscarves....

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Netflix stars Nick and Vanessa Lachey list $8.1 million L.A. home they bought from Naomi Osaka

TV stars Nick and Vanessa Lachey are listing the Tarzana property for $8.

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Saudi official denies Saudi-Israeli meeting in UAE

Saudi official denies Saudi-Israeli meeting in UAE . Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu met UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed . Meeting discussed security cooperation, including Iron Dome, war with Iran and the Houthis .

independent.co.uk

How Putin is sowing chaos in Poland as Ukraine war spreads across Europe

How Putin is sowing chaos in Poland as Ukraine war spreads across Europe. Poland accuses Russia of carrying out a coordinated and multi-faceted campaign of sabotage in a bid to deter Ukraine’s backers, writes James C. Reynolds...

independent.co.uk

How an outdated New York rape loophole blocked charges in a Cornell fraternity assault case

A woman's account of being sexually assaulted at a Cornell University fraternity house has advocates and lawmakers renewing their criticism of a New York law

axios.com

Renewables boom faces a Trump-era cliff

The first half of 2026 was a record for new wind, solar and battery capacity, a trade group says . The White House says the numbers reflect policies Trump has already changed . Senate negotiators are expected to unveil a bipartisan deal to speed energy permitting as soon as Wednesday .

axios.com

OpenAI debuts "dots" as industry safety focus shifts to "What did my AI assistant do now?"

OpenAI debuts "dots" as industry safety focus shifts to "What did my AI assistant do now?" The unveiling of dots was the signature debut among a flurry of announcements at OpenAI's developer conference on Tuesday . Dots can be summoned on mobile devices or computers and work across connected apps, browsers and their own

nbcnews.com

Democrats eye Nebraska as an opportunity to take a Senate seat away from Republicans

Democrats eye Nebraska as an opportunity to take a Senate seat away from Republicans . Sen. Pete Ricketts,

investing.com

Sterling today: Pound gains as UK GDP beat meets pause in dollar rally

Sterling today: Pound gains as UK GDP beat meets pause in dollar rally. ...

investing.com

Russia hits power plants, kills four, leaves Kyiv under smoke

Russia hits power plants, kills four, leaves Kyiv under smoke. ...

cnbc.com

Drastic budget cutbacks essential to fund Europe's defense, Germany and allies warn

Drastic budget cutbacks essential to fund Europe's defense, Germany and allies warn. Six European leaders have called for major cuts to a proposed 2 trillion euro budget....

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European politicians create image of ‘Russian threat’ amid risk of losing power — senator

European politicians create image of ‘Russian threat’ amid risk of losing power — senator. Natalia Nikonorova highlighted that Russia’s top officials had repeatedly stated that the country had no intention of waging war against Europe...

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End of international coalition mission in Iraq confirmed by prime minister

End of international coalition mission in Iraq confirmed by prime minister. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zeidi noted that a new stage is beginning...

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UAC showcases Russian aircraft models at Innoprom exhibition in Minsk

UAC showcases Russian aircraft models at Innoprom exhibition in Minsk. The corporation’s stand features, in particular, a model of the Il-114-300 regional turboprop aircraft, as well as a model of the SJ-100 short-haul airliner...

independent.co.uk

Locked up 25 years on a lie: Virginia death row inmate freed as star witness admits frame job

Virginia man's murder conviction has been vacated, freeing him after 25 years in prison .

bloomberg.com

Ukraine Seeks Shells for F-16s to Shoot Down Jet-Powered Drones

Ukraine Seeks Shells for F-16s to Shoot Down Jet-Powered Drones. Ukraine is looking to source tens of thousands of 20mm shells to counter increasingly deadly Russian jet-powered drones, according to people familiar with the matter....

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Kim Jong Un's sister issues warning as she denies South Korea land mine claims

Kim Jong Un's sister issues warning as she denies South Korea land mine claims. Kim Yo Jong is the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. File pic: AP...

bbc.co.uk

Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers

Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers. The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate....

nytimes.com

American Forces Withdraw From Iraq 23 Years After Invading

In March 2003, a statue of Saddam Hussein was still standing near a communications center in Baghdad

ft.com

UK bosses left in dark by Burnham and Healey’s emphasis on ‘cost of business’

UK bosses left in dark by Burnham and Healey’s emphasis on ‘cost of business’. Chief executives welcome bold action on pensions triple lock but brace for potential tax rises in Budget next month...

oilprice.com

Foreign Investors Pull $3.2 Billion From Indian Markets as Oil Rally Returns

The renewed rally in oil prices above $100 per barrel Brent has prompted foreign investors to pull money out of India’s stock and bond markets at the highest pace since March . The start of the Iran war and the oil supply crunch in Asia

bloomberg.com

Foreigners in Japan on Skilled Worker Visa Hit Record High

The number of foreign nationals working under a government program aimed at stemming staff shortages in certain sectors

france24.com

Ethiopia's last Jews dream of visa for Israel

Ethiopia has one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world, rumoured to be the descendants of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon in 950 BC . From the 1970s

nytimes.com

Ken Paxton, G.O.P. Nominee in Texas, Privately Said Trump’s Convention Hurt Him

Ken Paxton, G.O.P. Nominee in Texas, Privately Said Trump’s Convention Hurt Him. Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate in Texas, as President Trump addressed him during the second day of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas this month....

nytimes.com

As Violence Falls, Crime Isn’t Paying as a Republican Line of Attack

As Violence Falls, Crime Isn’t Paying as a Republican Line of Attack. Roy Cooper, the Democratic candidate for Senate in North Carolina, at a rally in Durham, N.C....

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First Etihad Rail passenger train completes Dubai-Abu Dhabi journey in 1 hour: Check details

First Etihad Rail passenger train completes Dubai-Abu Dhabi journey in 1 hour: Check details. According to the official website, passenger ticket bookings were open for the Dubai-Abu Dhabi and Dubai-Fujairah routes across various time slots....

investing.com

Greece retail sales volume climbs 5.2% in July

Greece retail sales volume climbs 5.2% in July. ...

investing.com

Amigo Resources directors purchase shares on London exchange

Amigo Resources directors purchase shares on London exchange. ...

investing.com

Greece’s jobless rate falls to 7.4% in August

Greece’s jobless rate falls to 7.4% in August. ...

tass.com

Press review: EU may tighten Ukraine aid oversight as US, Iran explore nuclear compromise

Press review: EU may tighten Ukraine aid oversight as US, Iran explore nuclear compromise. Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, September 30th...

independent.co.uk

Trump’s desperate gerrymandering scheme backfires in Texas and Florida as voters sour on GOP

Trump’s desperate gerrymandering scheme backfires in Texas and Florida as voters sour on GOP. Republicans hoped to pick up as many as nine seats between Texas and Florida...

thecanary.co

Racism towards player during Ireland-Israel match to be investigated

Adam Idah was offered support by the FAI, but did not hear alleged racist abuse . The FAI will analyse footage shared online of the alleged abuse and audio recordings of the match . The Republic of Ireland-Israel match took place and ended in a 3-0

france24.com + 1 more

Was Netanyahu warned of October 7 Hamas attacks?

Benjamin Netanyahu travelled secretly to the United Arab Emirates over the weekend . Israeli media asked its leader to deny claims he had warned the Israeli prime minister about a looming Hamas threat . Netanyahu himself has confirmed making the secret trip, but denies he urged his UAE counterpart to do anything

nbcnews.com

California voters back a billionaire tax, but the proposal falls short of majority support

California voters back a billionaire tax, but the proposal falls short of majority support. Supporters hold signs advocating for the "billionaire tax" in Los Angeles in April....

aljazeera.com + 3 more

Photos: A journalist is crowned king in Uganda

Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma succeeded King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, whose death last month from 'cancer at age 34 triggered a feud, with his mother saying a previously undisclosed son was entitled to the throne .

bbc.co.uk

Met hands Grenfell fire investigation file to CPS

Met hands Grenfell fire investigation file to CPS. Seventy-two people died in the blaze in North Kensington on 14 June 2017....

hindustantimes.com

'Yahoodi agent': Shehbaz Sharif slammed by Pakistanis over meeting with Israel-linked Rothschild & Co

'Yahoodi agent': Shehbaz Sharif slammed by Pakistanis over meeting with Israel-linked Rothschild & Co. A Pakistani columnist said that for PM Shehbaz Sharif ‘begging for funds’ is more important that ‘Philistine ki azadi’...

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US trade court to weigh challenge to Trump’s forced labor tariffs

US trade court to weigh challenge to Trump's forced labor tariffs . Trump administration says the tariffs respond to countries failing to effectively ban the trade of goods produced using forced-labor practices .

investing.com

UK household energy cap seen rising 16% in January on Middle East gas shock

UK household energy cap seen rising 16% in January on Middle East gas shock. ...

tass.com

China will not be first to use AI as weapon, expert says

China will not be first to use AI as weapon, expert says. Wang Huiyao also said that "the US and China are now establishing a new balance"...

france24.com

Medicine prices soar in Iran as US blockade and sanctions hit hard

Medication prices are soaring in Iran as US blockade and sanctions hit hard . Some treatments have become

france24.com

Argentina shuns meat as purchasing plummets under Milei

Argentina's meat consumption has now reached an all-time low . The drastic decline in purchasing power for most Argentines since Javier Milei took office

france24.com

'A face lift once a month': Growing pressure to conform amid the rise of Korea's 'K-Beauty'

South Korea has established itself as a powerhouse of beauty and cosmetics . But people now face rising social pressure to conform to new beauty standards .

bbc.co.uk

Sussexes condemn 'reckless intrusion' after men spotted near Archie and Lilibet's school

Sussexes condemn 'reckless intrusion' after men spotted near Archie and Lilibet's school. One of the men seen outside the UK school attended by the children is understood to be an international press photographer....

investing.com

Cabral Gold completes first doré sale from Brazil project

Cabral Gold completes first doré sale from Brazil project. ...

oilprice.com

China’s Thermal Coal Prices Surge to Three-Year High

The spot thermal coal price at Qinhuangdao, the benchmark for Chinese prices, jumped to 986 yuan, or $147 per ton for the week ending Monday . Coal prices in the world’s biggest coal

tass.com

Relocation of S-400 systems from Turkey on agenda — Kremlin spokesman

Relocation of S-400 systems from Turkey on agenda — Kremlin spokesman. Dmitry Peskov said that relevant work is being conducted...

tass.com

Testing ground to study facade systems effectiveness in Arctic opened in Murmansk

Testing ground to study facade systems effectiveness in Arctic opened in Murmansk. The test facilities are equipped with a system for keeping automatically temperature at 21 degrees Celsius and indoor humidity at 50-60%...

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Ukrainian attack on Russia’s western Bryansk Region injured 12 people — acting head

Ukrainian attack on Russia’s western Bryansk Region injured 12 people — acting head . Among them are nine students, including

nytimes.com

DeepSeek and Huawei Target a Key Source of Nvidia’s A.I. Dominance

DeepSeek and Huawei Target a Key Source of Nvidia’s A.I. Dominance. DeepSeek’s headquarters in Hangzhou, China. The company announced a partnership with Huawei for software tools....

hindustantimes.com

Flight to Israel makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia

Flight to Israel makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an emergency meeting on Wednesday morning with security officials over the incident....

tass.com

US should use its authority to restore WTO dispute settlement system — minister

Maxim Reshetnikov is leading the Russian delegation to the G20 trade ministers’ meeting

independent.co.uk

Vote out Trump allies: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issues direct appeal to American voters

Vote out Trump allies: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issues direct appeal to American voters. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urged Americans to vote out US President Donald Trump's allies in Congress...

bloomberg.com

Midterms 2026: El-Sayed, Rogers Reject AIPAC Money as Group Ties Turn Toxic

Midterms 2026: El-Sayed, Rogers Reject AIPAC Money as Group Ties Turn Toxic. The lobbying powerhouse seeks to retain its influence despite accusations of partisanship and Israel's declining support with voters...

militarywatchmagazine.com

India Announces Indigenous Stealth Fighter Will Fly Within Two Years: Can It Meet the Target?

India has set September 2028 as the target for the first flight of its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) fifth generation fighter . Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh also stated that the Tejas Mk2 light fighter is expected to make its maiden flight by September 2027 . The government has issued a request for proposals to three

securelist.com

NightEagle targets Russian companies

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

france24.com

'Cornell won't, we will': Student journalists 'relentlessly' reporting on university rape

Journalist Evan Gershkovich spent 16 months in a Russian prison . Student journalists 'relentlessly' reporting on university rape .

aljazeera.com

‘We no longer eat three meals’: Yemen’s displaced face daily fight for food

‘We no longer eat three meals’: Yemen’s displaced face daily fight for food. Yemen's latest fighting has redrawn front lines after more than a decade of war, deepening hunger and displacement....

hindustantimes.com

Russel Brand wife, kids, sexual assault case in focus as comedian jokes about touching female Trump Secretary

Russel Brand wife, kids, sexual assault case in focus as comedian jokes about touching female Trump Secretary. Russell Brand, married to author Laura Gallacher, is scheduled for a trial in London starting October 12....

oilprice.com

Analysts Cut China's Q4 Crude Import Forecasts by 400,000 Bpd

Analysts cut China's Q4 Crude Import Forecasts by 400,000 Bpd . China is on track to import roughly the same volumes of crude oil in September as it did in August . The September-arriving c

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Kremlin Denies Talks on Freeing Political Prisoners for U.S. Sanctions Relief

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow ‘categorically denies the existence of any political prisoners’ in Russian jails . The Kremlin has rejected the notion that the measures could be curtailed in exchange for the release of political prisoners . Russian and US special services continue regular contacts concerning prisoner exchanges .

tass.com

Russians start ‘last-second’ booking of tours — expert

Russians start ‘last-second’ booking of tours — expert. Maya Lomidze noted that consumer behavior had changed in Russia...

tass.com

Putin certain about guarantees of Russia's security, sovereignty for generations to come

Putin certain about guarantees of Russia's security, sovereignty for generations to come. The head of state highlighted the unity of the Russian society...

tass.com

China, Russia to strengthen cooperation and global governance — Chinese Foreign Ministry

China, Russia to strengthen cooperation and global governance — Chinese Foreign Ministry. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun noted the successful development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Russia which "promote mutually beneficial cooperation for shared prosperity"...

tass.com

State Duma speaker certain Biden beat Trump in 2020 through fraud

State Duma speaker certain Biden beat Trump in 2020 through fraud. Vyacheslav Volodin said the US abandoned genuine elections, voting by mail...

middleeastmonitor.com

China calls on US, Iran to return to Islamabad MoU, dialogue

China calls on US, Iran to return to Islamabad MoU, dialogue . Beijing hopes Iran and the United States “will choose peace, recommit themselves to the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, and resume dialogue and negotiations as soon as possible’

bloomberg.com

Israel Backlash Shapes Campaigns, Congress

Israel Backlash Shapes Campaigns, Congress. A revolt against the leading Israel lobby portends a shift in the US....

aljazeera.com

Ireland vs Israel Nations League match will go ahead, coach confirms

Ireland vs Israel Nations League match will go ahead, coach confirms. The Football Association of Ireland says the team will fulfill the second fixture despite public opposition....

bbc.co.uk

Jay Slater's mum says retracing his last steps in Tenerife gave her 'more closure'

Jay Slater's mum says retracing his last steps in Tenerife gave her 'more closure'. Debbie Duncan went to Tenerife to trace her son Jay's final steps before his death in 2024....

theguardian.com

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

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

hindustantimes.com

Why is Bahrain Grand Prix being hosted 6,000 kms away, in a country with haze crisis

Bahrain GP will take place at Malaysia's Sepang circuit this weekend . The original Bahrain

freightwaves.com

National cargo theft blitz leads to arrests, $635K in recovered freight

The National Supply Chain Blitz ran Sept. 23-24, according to an operational plan provided by Cook County . Federal, state and local authorities participated alongside railroad police and private security organizations . The operation resulted in arrests and approximately $635,000 in recovered stolen cargo .

defensenews.com

UAE turns to Russian shadow airline for missions in Africa: Investigation

UAE turns to Russian shadow airline for missions in Africa: Investigation . Aviacon Zitotrans has been sanctioned by the United States, Canada and Ukraine for its support in Russia’s war effort . Previous reporting also revealed its role in sustaining Moscow's mercenaries in Africa .

tass.com

NATO, while using Kiev as proxy, recognizes risks of direct clash with Russia — expert

NATO, while using Kiev as proxy, recognizes risks of direct clash with Russia . Fyodor

tass.com

Russia to export Supercam S350 UAV to non-CIS states — company

Russia to export Supercam S350 UAV to non-CIS states — company. Unmanned Systems Group Spokeswoman Yekaterina Zgirovskaya emphasized that the company is ready to localize the production of these systems within the countries of the Caspian region...

tass.com

Unlike some, Russia won’t go cap in hand around the world, begging for handouts — Putin

Unlike some, Russia won’t go cap in hand around the world, begging for handouts — Putin. The Russian president stressed that, first of all, this is humiliating...

tass.com

Russian Navy ships arrive in Indonesia

Russian Navy ships arrive in Indonesia. The Marshal Shaposhnikov frigate, the large anti-submarine ship Admiral Tributs, and the Pechenga tanker departed from Vladivostok on September 10 for the Asia-Pacific deployment...

rt.com

Germany is buying every missile it can get. What is Berlin preparing for?

The Bundeswehr is building the ability to strike far beyond Germany’s borders . It looks like Germany intends to spend its entire budget on missiles, aiming to become the leading missile power in Western Europe . The country is significantly ramping up defense spending .

independent.co.uk

How a Bush-era New York Fed account gave the US ultimate leverage over Iraq’s oil wealth

How a Bush-era New York Fed account gave the US ultimate leverage over Iraq’s oil wealth. Since its 2003 invasion of Iraq, the US has held effective control of the country's oil revenue dollars...

bloomberg.com

Denmark Seen Likely to Delay Frigate Vendor Decision to 2027

Denmark's long-awaited decision on a supplier of new frigates for its navy is likely to

aljazeera.com

Iraq celebrates National Sovereignty Day as US troops withdraw

Iraq celebrates National Sovereignty Day as US troops withdraw. Iraq’s security forces held parades in Baghdad and Najaf to celebrate ‘Sovereignty Day’ as US troops withdraw....

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‘Economic war’: Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz?

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the US has ‘virtually total control’ of the Strait of Hormuz, while claiming that oil shipments through the strategically important waterway have surged to historic levels in recent days . The president reiterated that Iran’s military had been “totally wiped out’

theguardian.com

Top Trump figures push to direct human rights funding to rightwing causes

Trump administration pushing to direct more than $175m of state department's flagship human rights fund to rightwing causes . Critics have focused on 43 awards of a combined $176.9m that will bolster rightwing and conservative causes around the world .

hindustantimes.com

US unveils new ‘Flight of the Eagle’ passport: Know about online process, premium packaging and what has changed

US unveils new ‘Flight of the Eagle’ passport: Know about online process, premium packaging and what has changed. The US reveals a redesigned passport for 2028, enhancing security and usability. Citizens can apply entirely online via America.gov....

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Three ships, including crude oil and LNG tankers, hit by unknown projectiles in Strait of Hormuz in one day

UKMTO has released four late reports of attacks on tankers in Strait of Hormuz from 28 and 29 September . Vessels transiting the strategically important waterway have been advised to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activity to UK maritime agency .

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Iran says it’s received official U.S. response to latest peace proposal - AP

Iran says it’s received official U.S. response to latest peace proposal . Officials did not say what the response contained, and whether it was a rejection or not .

investing.com + 1 more

US private sector adds 90,000 jobs in September, ADP reports

US private sector adds 90,000 jobs in September, ADP reports. ... Private sector jobs rose by 90,000 in September, better than expected, ADP reports. Private job creation picked up in September after a brief slowdown....

tass.com

New impetus should be given to investment cycle in Russia — Putin

New impetus should be given to investment cycle in Russia — Putin. The Russian leader said that regions also should be supported...

middleeastmonitor.com

Sudan’s strategic role in the Red Sea

Sudan emerges as a stabilising force and a trusted partner in containing this threat . Sudan's strategic role depends on a balanced dynamic between the country and regional and global powers with vested interests in Red Sea stability .

middleeastmonitor.com

UAE, Egypt renew currency swap deal

The nominal value of the deal was set at 5 billion Emirati dirhams or 69 billion Egyptian pounds ($1.36 billion) The renewal aims to foster trade between the two countries, boost financial cooperation and support economic development .

haaretz.com

A Jewish homeland – for right-wing Jews only?

A Jewish homeland – for right-wing Jews only?. The decision to stop two young Jews involved in "protective presence" activism from immigrating to Israel casts a disturbing shadow over Israel's claim to be the national home of all Jews...

bloomberg.com

Fernando Cerimedo: de asesor de MAGA a prisión en Bolivia

Fernando Cerimedo: de asesor de MAGA a prisión en Bolivia. Nadia Beller acusa a su exnovio, el asesor político Fernando Cerimedo, de organizar un atentado contra su vida....

bbc.co.uk + 1 more

Watch: Detail about new call to police changes RAF Fairford timeline

One of five men arrested near RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday morning had dialled 999 himself . BBC's UK correspondent Daniel Sandford explains the timeline of events .

bbc.co.uk

Watch: Couple describe relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht

Watch: Couple describe relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht. Jeremy and Gemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale....

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Saudi Arabia stocks lower at close of trade; Tadawul All Share down 0.14%

Saudi Arabia stocks lower at close of trade; Tadawul All Share down 0.14%. ... Morocco stocks higher at close of trade; Moroccan All Shares up 0.26%. ...

themoscowtimes.com

Garry Kasparov and Ilya Ponomaryov Targeted in Alleged Assassination Plot in U.S., Report Says

Garry Kasparov and Ilya Ponomaryov Targeted in Alleged Assassination Plot in U.S., Report Says. Ponomaryov declined to confirm or deny whether he had been tipped off, but said that the allegations mark “a new level of escalation” by Russia....

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Kazakh leader on Putin, European statements on Kaliningrad: new Kremlin briefing

Kremlin accuses western defence alliance of preparing to blockade Russian exclave on Baltic Sea . Russia warns NATO of possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut off . Moscow claims NATO is preparing an air and naval blockade in the Baltic Sea.

tass.com

Russian troops liberate three communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass

Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 280 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed

middleeastmonitor.com + 1 more

US, coalition partners conclude military mission in Iraq: Pentagon

The US and its coalition partners have formally concluded Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said . The conclusion was consistent with the September 2024 US-Iraq joint statement and US national interests, he said .

haaretz.com

Bosnia's Jews reckon with their place in Europe's most complicated political system

Bosnia's Jews reckon with their place in Europe's most complicated political system . Bosnia will soon vote for a tripart

thecanary.co

More false flag farce: Fairford arrestee called 999 before anyone else

One of the five men arrested had called the police himself an hour before the 'local farmer' who called emergency services later . Police quickly granted the men bail, torpedoing the supposed 'terror' narrative . Officers revealed there had been no explosives or anything that could have been improvised into a bomb .

aljazeera.com

Settlers closing in on Ramallah

Settlers closing in on Ramallah. Israeli settlers are encroaching ever closer to Ramallah, the de facto capital of the occupied West Bank....

aljazeera.com

Denmark vs Portugal: UEFA Nations League – Ronaldo, Hojlund, teams, form

Denmark vs Portugal: UEFA Nations League – Ronaldo, Hojlund, teams, form. Reigning champions Portugal look to build on their winning start as they take on Denmark on match day three....

aljazeera.com

Rainwater washes away highway in Nigeria

Rainwater washes away highway in Nigeria. Heavy rain over three days caused severe flooding along the Agbarho-Ughelli highway in Delta State, southern Nigeria....

theguardian.com

Burundi agrees to receive ‘third-country’ migrant deportees from US

Burundi agrees to receive ‘third-country’ migrant deportees from US . However, authorities in Bujumbura, the country’s economic capital, said the country will only accept those not accused of crime

tass.com

Moscow court arrests Ukrainian defense officials in absentia

Oleg Ivashchenko and Robert Brovdi are accused of carrying out terrorist attacks

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Hundreds of Israeli occupiers repeat Al-Aqsa incursions with rituals

Hundreds of Israeli occupiers stormed into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Wednesday morning to mark the Jewish holiday of Sukkot . The incursions included the performance of Talmudic rituals, prayers, dancing and singing, a Jerusalem Islamic Waqf official said .

haaretz.com

Violating Zionism's holy of holies: The Netanyahu government attacks the Law of Return

Haaretz report raises alarming questions about demonization of anti-occupation activism and who gets to

bloomberg.com

Ethiopia Plans Somalia Troop Pullout to Fight Rebels Back Home

Ethiopia Plans Somalia Troop Pullout to Fight Rebels Back Home . Thousands of troops from neighboring

aljazeera.com

Why Israel is interfering in Palestinian education

Why Israel is interfering in Palestinian education. The occupation authorities are trying to censor Palestinian school curricula because they teach national consciousness....

aljazeera.com

Christa Pike seeks firing squad, not lethal injection: Inside US executions

Christa Pike seeks firing squad, not lethal injection: Inside US executions. Women make up about 1 percent of US executions. How do states put people to death, and why is it contested?...

freightwaves.com

ONE restructures in key ocean region

ONE will consolidate its East Asia and South Asia regional headquarters into a new Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore and centralize management of its East, West and South Africa markets in Dubai . London will retain responsibility for Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa . ONE is ranked sixth among global carriers, operating more than 280 vessels .

investing.com

US second-quarter GDP revised higher amid robust consumer spending

US second-quarter GDP revised higher amid robust consumer spending. ...

investing.com + 4 more

Trump expected to announce $54 billion South Korea investment in Alaska LNG, sources say

Trump expected to announce $54 billion South Korea investment in Alaska LNG . The investments come as Trump seeks to tout the Republican Party's economic record ahead of the US midterm races .

investing.com + 4 more

UK accuses China of using academics to spy on AI and other tech research

UK accuses China of using academics to spy on UK’s artificial intelligence research . UK research funded by China front company being sent to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns . British universities urged to sever ties with China General Technology Research Institute .

oilprice.com

OPEC+ Expected to Keep Oil Production Quotas Unchanged

OPEC+ producers are set to leave their current crude oil output quotas unchanged for November at a meeting this weekend . The Gulf producers in OPEC+ have been producing and exporting much lower volumes sin ce the Iran war crippled traffic

tass.com

Russian hockey legend Fetisov doesn't expect policy changes after new IIHF chief elected

Russian hockey legend Fetisov doesn't expect policy changes after new IIHF chief elected. The semi-annual IIHF Congress is set to elect the organization’s new leadership when it convenes in Tenerife, Spain, from September 30 to October 2...

tass.com

Russia’s Dan-T munition blurs line between UAVs, cruise missiles — Rostec

Russia’s Dan-T munition blurs line between UAVs, cruise missiles — Rostec. The state corporation specified that as drone production technologies continue to mature, the difference between such drones and cruise missiles themselves will become increasingly less noticeable...

tass.com

Russia’s 2026 grain harvest projected at 140-141 mln tonnes — expert

Russia’s 2026 grain harvest projected at 140-141 mln tonnes — expert. In 2025, Russia recorded its third-largest grain crop in history, harvesting over 144 million tonnes...

tass.com

Russia’s newest minesweeper Semyon Agafonov put afloat in St. Petersburg

Russia’s newest minesweeper Semyon Agafonov put afloat in St. Petersburg. Marina Liberova, deputy head of the Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard’s production and dispatch department, became the ship’s godmother...

independent.co.uk

California firefighter charged over child sex abuse images may have faked his own death, police say

California firefighter charged over child sex abuse images may have faked his own death, police say. The FBI said circumstances surrounding Charles Johnathen Harris’ death in 2023 ‘warrant further scrutiny’...

independent.co.uk

Hurricane Polo aftermath brings widespread flooding and dam failure fears to US Southwest

Hurricane Polo aftermath brings widespread flooding and dam failure fears to US Southwest. Wide swaths of the U.S. Southwest are under flood watches as the storm spreads northeast from Mexico...

declassifieduk.org

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

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

bbc.co.uk

Birmingham and Wales next locations for grooming gangs inquiry

Birmingham and Wales next locations for grooming gangs inquiry. Local investigations will be carried out in the areas as part of the statutory inquiry into child sexual abuse....

investing.com

India approves $19.42 billion renewable energy program

India approves $19.42 billion renewable energy program. ...

investing.com

Chicago PMI Surges, Signals Robust Manufacturing Expansion

Chicago PMI Surges, Signals Robust Manufacturing Expansion. ...

themoscowtimes.com + 6 more

Russia Sends Nuclear Warning to NATO as Tensions Rise in the Baltic

Russia has warned Nato it would be ready to resort to nuclear weapons if the Western alliance tries to cut off Kaliningrad, a Russian exclave that borders the Baltic Sea . Russia's embassy in Ireland posted a nuclear warning on social media, citing unspecified ‘reports coming in’ about NATO preparations for an air and naval

tass.com

Russia’s deploying mechanism to recover illicit funds moved abroad — Prosecutor General

Russia’s deploying mechanism to recover illicit funds moved abroad — Prosecutor General. Alexander Gutsan thanked his CIS counterparts for prioritizing Russian requests for mutual legal assistance...

tass.com

Europe prepares for high-intensity conflict with Russia — Russian diplomat

Europe prepares for high-intensity conflict with Russia — Russian diplomat. Yulia Zhdanova highlighted Belgium’s plans to invest €7 million in a new Ground Forces training center in Leopoldsburg...

tass.com

Diplomat sees Europe nurturing idea of going to war with Russia among its countries

Diplomat sees Europe nurturing idea of going to war with Russia among its countries. According to Yulia Zhdanova, European authorities "are doing their best to hamper a peace settlement and disrupt potential talks"...

independent.co.uk

Putin thinks he’s winning the Ukraine war – and I think he’s right, warns ex-Nato official

Putin thinks he’s winning the Ukraine war – and I think he’s right, warns ex-Nato official. Head of foreign policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre called on the government to ‘step up’ its response to Russia...

haaretz.com

Welcome to Panama's Israeli surf paradise: from backpacker haven to million-dollar villas

Israelis transformed a quiet stretch of Panama's Pacific coast into a booming surf town . Now its growing popularity is straining

haaretz.com

Netanyahu responds to flydubai incident: Israel preparing for more security threats

Opposition leader Yair Lapid said he did not receive news of any threat resembling the flydubai incident

aljazeera.com

Palestinian archaeologists race against time to save Gaza’s heritage

Palestinian archaeologists race against time to save Gaza’s heritage. A Palestinian team rescued Gaza's artefacts. The question now is where to store them....

hindustantimes.com

In 2019, Los Angeles announced a test of a road mix of old asphalt and plastic bottles to repave without new asphalt

Los Angeles announced a test of repaving streets with old asphalt and recycled plastic bottles . In 2019, Los

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U.S. to Transfer Surveillance Aircraft to the Philippine Coast Guard

Technology Service Corp. was awarded $39 million on Sept. 28, 2026, for the procurement and integration of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance kits onto King Air 350 Extended Range aircraft . Two of the three aircraft will receive the ISR hardware and software modifications . Work also includes training on the surveillance suites and operation of the planes

independent.co.uk

Palestinian-born mosque leader can be deported from US on foreign policy grounds, judge rules

Palestinian-born mosque leader can be deported from US on foreign policy grounds, judge rules. Sarsour Salah said being sent back to the West Bank ‘means the end of my life’...

bloomberg.com

Mexico Grows Confident on US Deal to Cut Steel, Auto Tariffs

Mexico's government is increasingly confident about a possible trade deal with the US that includes reduced tariffs on key

bbc.co.uk + 10 more

Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted an hour before it was due to happen

Christa Pike, 50, was scheduled to be executed Wednesday morning by lethal injection at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville . Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer . Pike's attorneys argue her history of child sexual abuse wasn't presented to the jury before she was sentenced to

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theguardian.com

South Africa urges men to take more responsibility for gender-based violence after series of killings

President announces measures amid anger at authorities over recent murders of women . Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged that not enough had been done to protect women . Police will be reviewing unsolved murders, attempted murders and serious sexual offences against women and children .

hindustantimes.com

PCE inflation rises 0.3%: What latest US inflation data means for Fed's next rate hike

PCE inflation rises 0.3%: What latest US inflation data means for Fed's next rate hike. PCE inflation rose 0.3% in August as core PCE hit 3%, giving the Fed mixed signals ahead of its next rate decision in October....

oilprice.com

Germany Orders SEFE to Add 8 TWh of Gas to Storage

Germany ordered to boost level of natural gas in storage by the equivalent of 8 terawatt-hours (TWh) by December 15 . Germany nationalized the former unit of Russia’s Gazprom and renamed it SEFE

techcrunch.com

Google launches Fitbit Air in India, though its high price might deter the masses

Google launches Fitbit Air in India, though its high price might deter the masses. Fitbit Air costs around $146 in India, roughly $47 more than its U.S. pricing....

tass.com

EU ignores risk of nuclear conflict with Russia over Ukraine — Bulgarian PM

EU ignores risk of nuclear conflict with Russia over Ukraine — Bulgarian PM. Rumen Radev said that Europe had been trying to achieve a conventional victory over the biggest nuclear power by delivering arms to Ukraine...

tass.com

EU lacks air defenses needed by Ukraine, Bulgarian prime minister says

EU lacks air defenses needed by Ukraine, Bulgarian prime minister says. Rumen Radev said the member states had already transferred all available systems...

tass.com

Russia uses new domestic-made navigation systems in special military operation — expert

Russia uses new domestic-made navigation systems in special military operation — expert. According to Dmitry Kuzyakin, the main advantage of Russian solutions is the software...

tass.com

Russian diplomat warns about consequences of deploying Western troops in Ukraine

Russian diplomat warns about consequences of deploying Western troops in Ukraine. Yulia Zhdanova said that Moscow views negatively the idea of deploying a Western military contingent in a neighboring country...

middleeastmonitor.com

Israeli opposition leader accuses goverment of playing ‘cheap politics’ over plane incident

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid accuses goverment of playing ‘cheap politics’ over plane incident . Lapid rejected attempts to link the incident to a security briefing he received from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu .

middleeastmonitor.com

Egyptian foreign minister, UN envoy discuss Libya political process, elections

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and UN envoy to Libya Hanna Tetteh discussed the latest political and security developments in Libya and efforts to advance the political process and hold elections . The Egyptian minister stressed the importance of pushing for presidential and parliamentary elections.

bloomberg.com

A Texas Political Scientist Sizes Up Pre-Midterm Polling

Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University in Houston, talks about the polls shaping the final weeks of the midterm

novaramedia.com

UK Universities Set to Strike in ‘Last-Ditch Fight Over Existential Cuts’

At least eight universities have announced industrial action for the coming year, including three Russell Group institutions . At Edinburgh University staff are striking for five weeks to protest £140m of cuts, 1,800 potential job losses and management’s refusal to rule out compulsory redundancies . The university has also announced that 90 degree programmes will

aljazeera.com

China extends 52-year unbeaten record as Asian Games organisers apologise

China extends 52-year unbeaten record as Asian Games organisers apologise. Chinese divers were unstoppable as the country's sizeable overall tally of gold medals swelled to 150....

aljazeera.com

Is Spain’s anti-eviction decree a fix for its housing crisis?

Is Spain’s anti-eviction decree a fix for its housing crisis?. The government blames 'savage speculation' as critics say new measures leave small landlords 'out in the cold'....

hindustantimes.com

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi loses legal battle as UK court clears sale of London luxury flat

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi loses legal battle as UK court clears sale of London luxury flat. Modi, 55, is currently behind bars in London while fighting extradition to India in connection with fraud and money laundering charges....

freightwaves.com

Thieves steal PlusAI trailers with NVIDIA branding, get 40,000 pounds of sand instead

Two PlusAI trailers disappeared overnight from the company’s Fremont, California, warehouse on Sept. 24 . One trailer carried NVIDIA branding PlusAI linked the joint branding to its long-standing collaboration with NVIDIA .

freightwaves.com

New bill proposes $100K cabotage fines, mandatory English tests for truckers

U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) introduced Barron’s Law on Monday . It would also impose penalties of up to $100,000 per vehicle per day on foreign carriers caught illegally hauling domestic freight . The legislation is named for Barron Ritchey, an 8-year-old from

investing.com

Analysis-AI borrowers face tough sell in risky corners of US credit market

Analysis-AI borrowers face tough sell in risky corners of US credit market. ...

tass.com

UK diesel prices breach two pounds per liter mark for the first time

UK diesel prices breach two pounds per liter mark for the first time. The RAC motoring group warned that record-breaking diesel prices will bring financial pain not only for drivers at the pumps but for all consumers...

tass.com

Kiev itself creates humanitarian catastrophe in Alyoshki while blaming Russia — MFA

Alyoshki is located about three kilometers from Ukrainian positions, Maria Zakharova said

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Takfirism or J.Lo: The theology of regime survival

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says the ‘Mecca Defense Alliance’ with Turkiye, Pakistan aims to bolster regional stability . He made the remarks while delivering the annual royal address on behalf of King Salman bin Abdulaziz during the opening of the third year of

owenjones.news

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

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

investing.com

Norway stocks higher at close of trade; Oslo OBX up 0.02%

Norway stocks higher at close of trade; Oslo OBX up 0.02%. ...

investing.com

Israel stocks lower at close of trade; TA 35 down 0.43%

Israel stocks lower at close of trade; TA 35 down 0.43%. ...

militarytimes.com

First elements of USS Abraham Lincoln strike group return home

First ship in Carrier Strike Group 3 returned to Hawaii on Monday after a 301-day deployment marred by mental health concerns and declining morale aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln . The destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. left Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Dec. 1, spending 106 days without a scheduled port call .

themoscowtimes.com

St. Petersburg Plans Officials’ Pay Raises Amid Budget Cuts

St. Petersburg Plans Officials’ Pay Raises Amid Budget Cuts. Payments to Russian troops fighting in Ukraine and their families would also rise....

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Yabloko Leader Demands Investigation After Political Analyst Alexander Kynev Was Reportedly Tortured During Arrest

Alexander Kynev was arrested on September 25 on charges of producing and selling large quantities of drugs . He was later diagnosed with two fractures in his shinbone and admitted to the hospital at the Matrosskaya Tishina pretrial detention center . The previous day, political scientist Yekaterina Shulman said his leg had been broken

tass.com

Lavrov-Wadephul meeting no sign of bid to restore dialogue on Berlin’s part — MFA

Lavrov-Wadephul meeting no sign of bid to restore dialogue on Berlin’s part — MFA. According to the statement, the German foreign minister chose to read out a set of accusatory points against Russia rather than exchange views...

tass.com

Russian envoy responds to Austrian president calling Russia 'dwarf'

Russian envoy responds to Austrian president calling Russia 'dwarf'. Mikhail Ulyanov noted that public figures need to choose their words more carefully...

tass.com

Republika Srpska remains Russia’s strategic partner — Dodik

Republika Srpska remains Russia’s strategic partner — Dodik. During a meeting at the Kremlin on September 29, Milorad Dodik introduced Republika Srpska's Prime Minister Savo Minic to Russian President Vladimir Putin...

tass.com

Moldovan authorities triggered energy crisis themselves but blame Moscow — Russian MFA

Moldovan authorities triggered energy crisis themselves but blame Moscow — Russian MFA. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that Chisinau continues to level unsubstantiated accusations against Russia to deflect attention...

tass.com

Starlink falls short of Russia’s Rassvet system in data transmission quality — expert

Starlink falls short of Russia’s Rassvet system in data transmission quality — expert. Yury Knutov noted that Rassvet can operate without special satellite terminals...

hindustantimes.com

Who is Marvin Grant? Munhunt underway for Manassas shooting suspect as 3 injured, schools alerted

Who is Marvin Grant? Munhunt underway for Manassas shooting suspect as 3 injured, schools alerted. Manassas police are investigating a suspect in a triple shooting at a United Rental facility where three victims are in critical condition....

investing.com

US does not see safety concern from 737 MAX software issue

US does not see safety concern from 737 MAX software issue. ...

investing.com

No imminent threat to NATO territory from Russia, Rutte says

No imminent threat to NATO territory from Russia, Rutte says. ...

ft.com

How Nike fell off the pace in China

How Nike fell off the pace in China. World’s biggest sports brand is tailoring its ranges for local tastes to get back on top in a market it pioneered...

ft.com

SEC proposes performance fees for retail funds in private markets push

SEC proposes performance fees for retail funds in private markets push. US securities regulator seeks to widen access to alternative assets and overhaul fund fee rules...

tass.com

Russian ombudswoman, Papal envoy discuss family reunions in Russia, Ukraine

Maria Lvova-Belova recalled that over the past four years 32 children from 24 families have

therealnews.com

NFL threatened to ban player from game for honoring slain Palestinian girl

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wrote the name of Wafaa Akila on his eye black, which refers to the strip or paint streaks that many football players wear on their cheeks . The 8-year-old girl was killed by Israel in an Israeli airstrike on a vehicle in Gaza City on September 6 .

france24.com

Russia ramps up disinformation attacks on French media ahead of 2027 Presidential race

Russia ramps up disinformation attacks on French media ahead of 2027 Presidential race . Out of 15 most imitated news outlets, eight

investing.com

US inflation rises below expectations in August; consumer spending robust

US inflation rises below expectations in August; consumer spending robust. ...

tass.com

Putin invited to APEC summit, meeting with Xi Jinping possible there — MFA

Putin invited to APEC summit, meeting with Xi Jinping possible there . Russian Presidential Aide Yury U

tass.com

Kalashnikov arms producer unveils latest assault rifles at Baku defense show

Kalashnikov arms producer unveils latest assault rifles at Baku defense show. The Kalashnikov Group is also showcasing a broad range of combat small arms, loitering munitions, drones...

tass.com + 2 more

Russia views European factories producing arms for Kiev as military targets — diplomat

Maria Zakharova said no one should assume that military plants outside Ukrainian territory that manufacture weapons for the Kiev regime will be safe . Russia warned it could strike defense manufacturers in European countries that help supply arms to Ukraine .

haaretz.com

High birth rates and packed classrooms: OECD reveals an Israeli school system in decline

OECD's annual education report shows that student numbers are rising fastest in Israel . Teacher salaries and government investment

therealnews.com + 1 more

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

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

bbc.co.uk + 11 more

UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, PM says

UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, PM says. U.K. leader says Iran believed to have "played a part" in air base incident . UK PM Andy Burnham says U.S. authorities believe Iran 'played part' in incident over the weekend at air base used by U.N. to launch strikes on

Intel coordinated at coordinates [54.0, -2.0] inside UK. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, PM says" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjwyz59k5y75o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "UK’s Burnham Says Iran Likely Involved in Fairford Incident" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-30/uk-s-burnham-says-iran-likely-involved-in-fairford-incident; Reference: "U.K. leader says Iran believed to have "played a part" in air base incident" via https://www.cbsnews.com/news/uk-fairford-air-base-iran-played-part-incident-pm-burnham-says/; Reference: "‘Strong indications’ Iran was involved in RAF Fairford incident, says Burnham" via https://www.ft.com/content/bb557b06-6880-4bae-a719-fbd733c63787?syn-25a6b1a6=1; Reference: "UK PM says ‘strong indications’ Iran involved in bomb scare at US-run airbase" via https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3369387/uk-pm-says-strong-indications-iran-involved-bomb-scare-us-run-airbase?utm_source=rss_feed; Reference: "UK PM Andy Burnham says ‘strong indications’ Iran played part in RAF Fairford airbase scare" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/uk-pm-andy-burnham-says-strong-indications-iran-played-part-in-raf-fairford-airbase-scare-us-iran-war-donald-trump-101790784521321.html; Reference: "U.K. prime minister: 'strong indications' that Iran is invovled in air force base incident" via https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/2026-09-30/ty-article/u-k-prime-minister-strong-indications-iran-is-invovled-in-air-base-incident/000001a0-f328-dfbb-afa4-f3786c3a0000; Reference: "Britain believes Iran was involved in incident near air base used by U.S., Prime Minister Andy Burnham says" via https://www.nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/uk-andy-burnham-raf-fairford-air-base-terror-explosives-iran-involved-rcna600713; Reference: "‘Strong indication’ of Iran’s involvement in suspected plot near RAF base: UK PM" via https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260930-strong-indication-of-irans-involvement-in-suspected-plot-near-raf-base-uk-pm/; Reference: "U.K. Prime Minister Burnham says 'strong indications' Iran involved in suspected plan to target U.S. air base" via https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/2026-09-30/ty-article/u-k-links-iran-to-suspected-plot-outside-airbase-used-by-u-s-bombers/000001a0-f328-dfbb-afa4-f3786c3a0000; Reference: "British PM alleges there are 'strong indications' Iran was involved in Fairford airbase incident" via https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260930-british-pm-alleges-there-are-strong-indications-iran-was-involved-in-fairford-airbase-incident; Reference: "‘Strong indications’ Iran linked to suspected UK airbase plot" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/30/aje-onl-nf_indications-iran-linked-suspected-uk-airbase-plot-300926?traffic_source=rss;

hindustantimes.com

Who was Guy Kapulnik? Israeli actor and pilot dies in California plane crash

Who was Guy Kapulnik? Israeli actor and pilot dies in California plane crash. Guy Kapulnik, a 46-year-old Israeli actor and pilot, was killed in a plane crash near Hesperia Airport, California, alongside 33-year-old Taylor Laska....

freightwaves.com

St. Louis delivery companies Flanagan-White, Zipp Express merge operations

Flanagan-White has specialized in expedited delivery across the Midwest for nearly 50 years . Zipp Express also operates a 50,000-square-foot warehouse in Earth City, Missouri .

investing.com

Beximco Pharmaceuticals settles dispute with Bangladesh regulator

Beximco Pharmaceuticals settles dispute with Bangladesh regulator. ...

investing.com + 5 more

US Justice Department files complaint against Minnesota judges who gave interviews about immigration surge

US Justice Department files complaint against Minnesota judges who gave interviews about immigration surge . Department of Justice seeks recusal of judges who spoke to New York Times from any cases involving the Department of Homeland Security .

middleeastmonitor.com

No Vote, No Representation, No State: Democracy, Israeli Style | Palestine This Week

This week's MEMO review examines claims about Netanyahu's advance knowledge of 7 October . We discuss calls to free Marwan Barghouti, moves to bar Arab-led

middleeastmonitor.com

Israeli strike kills imam while preparing Quran education report in Gaza

Mohammed Abdul Aziz al-Najjar, 38, was an imam as well as a producer and presenter of religious programs at Quran Radio . He was killed in an Israeli drone strike while he was preparing a media report on Quran memorization in the southern Gaza Strip .

independent.co.uk

‘Plínio Trump’ channels President Donald Trump as protest candidate in Brazil election

‘Plínio Trump’ channels President Donald Trump as protest candidate in Brazil election. Trump is not the only U.S. politician with admirers in Brazil’s congressional race...

meduza.io

El Mundo reports Russian authorities plotted to kill former Russian lawmaker Ilya Ponomarev and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov in the U.S.

El Mundo reports Russian authorities plotted to kill former Russian lawmaker Ilya Ponomarev and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov in the U.S. The plot fell apart when the would-be killer backed out, the newspaper reported . The list of potential targets also includes Bashkir activist Ruslan Gabbasov

nytimes.com + 2 more

F.T.C. Investigates OpenAI and Anthropic Over Potential Consumer Harms

F.T.C. is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over potential safety risks posed by their products, a person with knowledge of the inquiry said . The probe has been underway for weeks, predating OpenAI's disclosure that models it was testing escaped their sandbox and compromised parts of AI platform Hug

nytimes.com

Becerra and Hilton to Face Off in Televised California Governor Debate

Becerra and Hilton to Face Off in Televised California Governor Debate. Xavier Becerra, left, and Steve Hilton will appear in their only scheduled debate on Wednesday night on CNN....

investing.com

Why are US Corn Futures falling 3% today?

Why are US Corn Futures falling 3% today?. ...

ft.com

US oil industry warns diesel prices will not return to normal for a year

US oil industry warns diesel prices will not return to normal for a year. Dallas Fed survey finds energy executives believe high cost of fuel will persist...

oilprice.com

Deadly Blast Hits Major Indian Refinery as Fuel Markets Tighten

One worker was killed, and at least eight others were injured after a high-pressure Cold Separator ruptured in the Coker Hydrotreater Unit at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd

militarytimes.com

US Navy signs off on ‘preliminary acceptance’ of aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy

US Navy signs off on ‘preliminary acceptance’ of aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy . The carrier was initially slated for delivery in July 2025, but Navy and congressionally mandated equipment changes caused years-long delays .

themoscowtimes.com

Russia Draws Up Measures to Control Bear Population After Spate of Deadly Attacks

Russia Draws Up Measures to Control Bear Population After Spate of Deadly Attacks. Experts blame the nationwide spate of killings on climate change and human incompetence....

tass.com

Russian special envoy to visit China, Qatar

Russian special envoy to visit China, Qatar. Boris Titov is expected to pay a visit to China on October 12-15, while his arrival in Qatar is scheduled for late October...

therealnews.com

Baltimore residents fight City Council over controversial data center bill

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

therealnews.com

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

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

meduza.io

Proekt investigation finds that Putin’s reported partner Alina Kabaeva accompanied him to Kazakhstan in 2017

Vladimir Putin and Alina Kabaeva were both in Kazakhstan in February 2017, when Putin met with the country’s then-president, Nursultan Nazarbayev, Proekt reported . The outlet's journalists examined leaked data from Russia's Federal Border Service . Kabaev reportedly flew to Almaty on February 23 aboard a

declassifieduk.org + 1 more

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

Andy Burnham has sent a Royal Air Force plane to Saudi Arabia for ‘defensive’ aerial refuelling in the kingdom’s war against the Houthis . It comes just after Andy Burnham sent military advisers to the country to consider whether Britain can support their escalating war against Yemen . The revelation comes just

tritaparsi.substack.com

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

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

scmp.com + 4 more

UK-France deal targeting migrants crossing English Channel is scrapped

UK-France deal targeting migrants crossing English Channel is scrapped . The so-called ‘one in, one out’ deal is “no longer processing new cases’ Under the plan, people who arrived in the UK after making the dangerous crossing could be detained and returned to France in exchange for an equivalent number of

france24.com

France to unveil 2027 budget as debt hits record high

France's public debt currently stands at nearly 3.6 trillion euros, nearly 60 billion of that added in the last three

france24.com

Syria: An exclusive look at the integration of Uyghur fighters in armed forces

Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim, Turkic ethnic minority spread across Central Asia . They eventually became amongst the largest contingents of foreign fighters in Syria . Those who have stayed and built lives there are notoriously secretive

cbsnews.com

Passengers recount terrifying attempted hijack of Dubai to Israel flight

Passengers recount terrifying attempted hijack of Dubai to Israel flight. Passenger Ron Levi tells CBS News the attempted hijack of a Dubai to Israel flight was "the scariest thing possible."...

freightwaves.com

Port Houston container volumes edge higher as steel imports surge 54%

Port Houston's public terminals handled 373,756 twenty-foot equivalent units in August, a 1% increase from 370,430 TEUs during the same month last year . Loaded imports totaled 176,016 TEUs, increasing 4% from 169,631 TEUs a year earlier . Loaded exports slipped 2% to 136,070 TEUs

investing.com + 11 more

Fed watchdog finds no wrongdoing in Powell’s renovation project

The long-awaited report by the Fed's inspector general said it found no reasonable grounds to believe federal criminal law had been violated . The report faults Fed management and oversight of the project as construction costs more than doubled to $2.5 billion . The renovation became a flashpoint in President Trump's broader campaign against Powell and the Fed.

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oilprice.com

Europe Gets Hit by Another Energy-Driven Inflation Shock

Spain’s harmonized inflation rate jumped to 5.0%, up from 4.6% in August and its highest reading in several years .

defensenews.com + 1 more

Operation Atlantic City ushers Marines on rare trip to ... remote Arctic island

U.S. Marines participated in a ‘first-of-its-kind mission’ in the remote Arctic this summer meant to test their ability to work with Norwegian and British troops in harsh conditions . The operation reflects NATO's increasing focus on the Arctic, where the alliance is worried about Russia’s ability to

tass.com

Conflict in Ukraine, situation in Alyoshki discussed during Zuppi's visit — Russian MFA

Conflict in Ukraine, situation in Alyoshki discussed during Zuppi's visit — Russian MFA. According to the statement, the Pope’s special envoy for Ukraine was briefed in detail on the criminal actions of the Kiev regime...

middleeastmonitor.com + 1 more

US removes Syria from arms export ban list under revised defense trade policy

The US lifted its long-standing blanket ban on arms exports to Syria, clearing the way for case-by-case reviews of defense sales and security services to Damascus . The administrative rule formally takes effect Thursday .

independent.co.uk

Texas Senate candidate turns on Trump and blames him for faltering campaign: ‘Dropped our numbers’

Texas Senate candidate turns on Trump and blames him for faltering campaign: ‘Dropped our numbers’. Ken Paxton heard on leaked audio complaining that president’s two-day summit in Dallas earlier this month harmed his campaign: ‘Yeah, not good’...

axios.com

Exclusive: Cornell rape allegations fuel House Democratic women's Title IX push

A former Cornell University student is suing the school, seven Chi Phi fraternity members and others over allegations that she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house in 2024 . A criminal investigation was reopened after the lawsuit was filed earlier this month, and the New York attorney general has launched a separate review of the university's handling of the allegations .

bloomberg.com

Lawmaker Stock Buying Ban Fails in Senate Over Clash on Voter ID

Senate Democrats blocked a bill to prohibit US lawmakers from purchasing stock in public companies . Democrats lashed out at Republican leaders

meduza.io + 1 more

Russian police reportedly investigate organizer of canceled Kanye West concerts in St. Petersburg for possible fraud

Moscow-based Say Agency was organizing concerts in Russia for rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye . West was scheduled to perform two concerts at Gazprom Arena on October 10 and 11 . Tickets cost between 9,000 and 160,000 rubles. The organizers said they had sold more than 100,000 tickets in the first

meduza.io

Russia agrees to share data on ‘extremists’ and ‘terrorists’ with five former Soviet states. Its own terrorism and extremism registry now tops 23,000 names.

Prosecutors general of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan have signed an agreement to cooperate in combating terrorism and extremism . Under the agreement, the countries will promptly exchange information about terrorist and extremist organizations and individuals whom authorities consider security threats . They will also share information about attempts to infring

meduza.io

Vyacheslav Volodin reelected speaker of the State Duma, Russia’s lower house, for third consecutive term

Vyacheslav Volodin reelected speaker of the State Duma, Russia’s lower house, for third consecutive term . Of the 442 lawmakers, 406 voted in favor of the U.S. United Russia nominated him for the post . In the most recent election, he won a Duma seat

thecanary.co

World Chess Olympiad competitors boycott Israel

Players from both Pakistan and Australia staged protests against Israel at the 46th World Chess Olympiad . One team pulled out of all matches against the team in the first round, the Pakistani team did not play any of the four scheduled matches against Israel, so Israel scored a 4-0 win without moving a single chess piece .

canarymedia.com

Electric trucks cost too much. California has a law for that.

The California Wire is a weekly newsletter from Jeff St. John on the state's clean energy transition . This is California Wire .

pbs.org

WATCH LIVE: Vance addresses GOP midterm election rally in Texas

WATCH LIVE: Vance addresses GOP midterm election rally in Texas. The political landscape remains competitive enough that Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Texas on Wednesday....

aljazeera.com

The Burnham bounce: Is Labour gaining ground against Farage’s Reform?

The Burnham bounce: Is Labour gaining ground against Farage’s Reform?. British opinion polls suggest the Labour Party steadily gaining favour as Reform UK dips....

nytimes.com

Google Wants Hollywood to Stop Being So Afraid of Technology

Google Wants Hollywood to Stop Being So Afraid of Technology. Jonathan Zepp, left, Google’s head of entertainment content and platforms, and Peter Micelli, chief executive of Range Media Partners, at Google offices in Los Angeles....

nytimes.com

Congress Set to Leave Washington for the Midterms With No A.I. Progress

New homes encircle a park at Vista Del Norte Estates as construction progresses

hindustantimes.com

Candace Owens ‘affair’ row: Laura Loomer reacts to ‘gay’ allegations as Israel angle fuels dispute

Candace Owens ‘affair’ row: Laura Loomer reacts to ‘gay’ allegations as Israel angle fuels dispute. Candace Owens denies the dating-profile claims, while Laura Loomer mocks the Israel angle as questions remain over the evidence....

freightwaves.com

Daimler Truck’s bet on owning the entire autonomous truck system

Daimler Truck CEO Karin Rådström broke driverless trucking into two requirements: a chassis with redundancy built into steering and braking, and software that can replace the driver . Torc Robotics, the company’s independent autonomous-driving subsidiary, builds the second . The first commercial freight operations in 2027

investing.com

Belgium extends Engie nuclear asset talks to November 4

Belgium extends Engie nuclear asset talks to November 4. ...

ft.com

US competition watchdog expands investigation of Anthropic and OpenAI

US competition watchdog expands investigation of Anthropic and OpenAI. Federal Trade Commission will demand information and seek testimony from the executives of leading AI companies...

news.usni.org

VIDEO: Former U.S. Frigate Sunk in Exercise with U.S., Royal Navies

The U.S. Navy and Royal Navy sunk the decommissioned frigate USS Klarkring (FFG-42) earlier this month as part of a sinking exercise with Royal Navy forces . The exercise was part of Exercise Atlantic Thunder 2026, which ran from Sept. 14-25 .

tass.com + 1 more

Danish ambassador summoned to Russian Foreign Ministry over Air Force helicopter incident

Moscow lodged a strong protest with the Danish side over the unprofessional and provocative actions by a Danish Air Force Fennec helicopter . The Russian Foreign Ministry stressed that the accusations

middleeastmonitor.com

Israeli restrictions on 65% of Gaza’s land ‘main obstacle’ to aid, shelter: UN

Israeli restrictions in nearly two-thirds of the Gaza Strip represent the primary barrier to humanitarian relief and flood protection efforts, the UN says . Aid teams inspected three potential relocation zones for temporary shelters to assist families choosing to leave flood-prone grounds near structural ruins at risk of collapse

independent.co.uk

‘California Certified’: New label will boost non-ultra processed foods - and it’s not the only state taking action

‘California Certified’: New label will boost non-ultra processed foods - and it’s not the only state taking action. California was ‘clearing the way for the rest of the country to follow,’ Governor Gavin Newsom said this week...

independent.co.uk

Florida mom left her 4 kids home alone to go on a 3-day cruise, cops say

Florida mom left her 4 kids home alone to go on a 3-day cruise, cops say. The mom’s attorney denied the allegations during a bond hearing, clashing with the judge as she did so...

haaretz.com

Following flydubai midair drama, Israeli airliners report increased demand

Following flydubai midair drama, Israeli airliners report increased demand. Israir and El Al stocks are bullish on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Wednesday. Arkia CEO calls to remove restrictions from Israeli airlines which bar them from flying to Dubai...

haaretz.com

For Palestinians, being an Israeli citizen doesn't mean you're safe from settlers

Being an Israeli citizen doesn't mean you're safe from settlers. 'Settler' is often treated

axios.com

944 children abused by Catholic clergy, Mass. AG says — but no new charges

The Massachusetts AG's office began its investigation in 2019, examining church responses to abuse allegations over more than six decades . Investigators reviewed more than 300,000 pages of documents and interviewed more than 100 people, including survivors, attorneys and clergy . Many accused clergy are also dead, leaving survivors with few options for legal recourse .

bloomberg.com

Venezuela Opposition Demands Repeal of Anti-Hate Law, Rejecting Rodríguez Reform

Venezuela Opposition Demands Repeal of Anti-Hate Law, Rejecting Rodríguez Reform. Venezuela’s main opposition bloc demanded the repeal of a law used to prosecute dissidents and silence critics, rejecting acting President Delcy Rodríguez’s proposal to merely reform it....

meduza.io

Russia will reportedly stop funding films that depict serial killers or law enforcement officials taking bribes

Films and television series depicting officials from Russia’s Interior Ministry, Federal Security Service, Investigative Committee, or prosecutors’ offices taking bribes or taking part in criminal schemes will no longer receive state funding . The restrictions will also apply to projects about violent predators and serial killers .

owenjones.news

How Theresa May saved my politics

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

thegrayzone.com

£500m school staff pension raid could have handed £1,200 to every single teaching assistant

£500m surplus could have been used to hand every teaching assistant more than £1,000 each . If share-out included all 800,000 non-teaching school staff in the country, it would work out at £600 each . That's almost a 3.3% pay rise for the school staff on the

aljazeera.com

A political dynasty? Why the Bolsonaro family dominates Brazil’s right wing

A political dynasty? Why the Bolsonaro family dominates Brazil’s right wing. For a third election in a row, a Bolsonaro family member is the leading right-wing contender for Brazil's presidency....

aljazeera.com + 2 more

Cristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal training as coach Jorge Jesus denies rift

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach Jorge Jesus denies rift . Ronaldo did not play in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway ‌on Sunday and is now in doubt for the game against Denmark . Ronaldo says he has left Portugal's international camp and will explain

aljazeera.com

Video: Bangladesh Dengue deaths surpass 233 in deadly outbreak

Video: Bangladesh Dengue deaths surpass 233 in deadly outbreak. Bangladesh’s health authorities report that at least 233 people have died from dengue fever....

aljazeera.com

Why is Malaysia sending back Rohingya refugees to Myanmar?

Why is Malaysia sending back Rohingya refugees to Myanmar?. Kuala Lumpur calls it a voluntary process, but many are raising safety concerns....

hindustantimes.com

California couple accused of killing son-in-law in public park have been charged with murder

California couple accused of killing son-in-law in public park have been charged with murder. California couple accused of killing son-in-law in public park have been charged with murder...

hindustantimes.com

US can deport the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque on national security grounds, judge rules

US can deport the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque on national security grounds, judge rules. US can deport the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque on national security grounds, judge rules...

hindustantimes.com

Trump Accounts: 60 million US children to get automatic enrollment, some eligible for $1,000

Trump Accounts: 60 million US children to get automatic enrollment, some eligible for $1,000. Trump Accounts will automatically enroll up to 60 million US children from October 1, with eligible kids born from 2025 to 2028 receiving $1,000....

freightwaves.com

LA jury convicts 2 in $2M nationwide cargo theft ring using purchased trucking companies

Prosecutors tied the operation to at least $2 million in losses across the U.S. Arshpreet Singh, 28, and Vikramjeet Singh, 31, were convicted Tuesday . The criminal activity covered March 2024 through June 2025, according to federal prosecutors .

freightwaves.com

Harbinger lands $300M-plus FedEx order for 2,000 EV trucks

Harbinger calls the purchase one of the largest binding orders for electric medium- or heavy-duty trucks in history . The trucks are scheduled for delivery by the end of 2027 and will run in FedEx pickup and delivery operations across the United States and Canada .

freightwaves.com

Ocean rates highest in a year amid US-China trade truce

The agreement reached last week at a Washington meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping . The sides agreed to reduce tariffs on selected imports and plan two additional leader-level meetings . The U.S. Trade Representative had not formally announced a deferral of port-call fees targeting China-linked ships as of this week .

investing.com

US wants to speed certification of new airplanes

US wants to speed certification of new airplanes. ...

oilprice.com

Guyana’s Oil Riches Are Transforming Its Economy at Breakneck Speed

Guyana’s oil production could surpass one million bpd by the end of the year . Oil was first discovered in the offshore Stabroek Block in 2015, with development commencing soon after .

militarytimes.com

White House nominates next general to helm US Space Command

Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr. is currently the deputy chief of Space Operations, Strategy, Plans, Programs and Requirements . If confirmed, Miller will become the fourth commander of SPACECOM since its reestablishment in 2019 .

arstechnica.com

Lawsuit demands OpenAI halt unsafe development that caused Hugging Face hack

Lawsuit demands OpenAI stop accessing third-party computer systems and halt AI development practices that can harm the public . Lawsuit was filed by Legal Advocates for Safe Science & Technology .

arstechnica.com

So what's happening with Russia's new, long-delayed crewed spacecraft?

Russia and the European Space Agency began discussing collaboration on next-generation crewed spacecraft two decades ago . Under the agreement, Europe would have provided a service module to power a crew capsule carrying up to six passengers . The project has gone under various guises over the years .

arstechnica.com

Google's early attempt to pay websites for AI answers is struggling

Google's shift to AI-powered search has upended the way the world's largest search engine generates web traffic . In recent months, the company has experimented with paying publishers when their content appears in AI answers . A new report claims the payouts in this pilot program are minuscule .

arstechnica.com

What butterfly wings have in common with barbershop poles

A new paper published in the journal Nature could explain how butterflies often evade predatory birds . Butterfly wings are an example of structural color in nature: the bright iridescent colors don't come from pigment molecules but from what physicists call photonic crystals .

arstechnica.com + 1 more

BMW reveals US 3 series pricing: The EV carries a hefty premium

BMW has opened the US order books for its hotly anticipated new 3 Series sedan . Built on an all-new platform called Neue Klasse, it now offers a fully electric version for the first time . At launch, the only electric version will be the 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive .

techcrunch.com

AI voice startup ElevenLabs doubles valuation to $22B

AI voice startup ElevenLabs doubles valuation to $22B. The $300 million employee tender was co-led by Wellington and T. Rowe Price....

themoscowtimes.com

Vatican Envoy Discusses Humanitarian Issues, Visits POWs in Russia, Foreign Ministry Says

Vatican Envoy Discusses Humanitarian Issues, Visits POWs in Russia, Foreign Ministry Says. The meetings focused on prospects for a settlement as well as humanitarian issues, including prisoner of war exchanges and displaced children....

tass.com

US extends license for Serbia’s NIS until October 30 — Serbian Energy Ministry

US extends license for Serbia’s NIS until October 30 — Serbian Energy Ministry. The situation remains extremely challenging due to the geopolitical environment and rising energy prices, as well as in connection with challenging logistics conditions, the statement reads...

tass.com

Trump confirms US troop withdrawal from Iraq, calls operation 'excursion into hell'

Trump confirms US troop withdrawal from Iraq, calls operation 'excursion into hell'. The US president noted that the withdrawal marked "a victory for the United States, a victory for Iraq, and a decisive victory over ISIS"...

rt.com

Japan wants to stand up to Russia. Can it stand on its own?

Tokyo's latest clash with Moscow exposes a deeper struggle between national ambition, dependence on Washington, and the need for Russian energy . A 15-meter-high bronze memorial towers over the Amur River embankment in Khabarovsk . A Soviet soldier swings his rifle butt, smashing a Japanese border marker bearing the Imperial Chrysanthemum

middleeastmonitor.com

Direct talks with Israel only way to regain Lebanese territory: Foreign minister

Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji said direct negotiations with Israel under US auspices are the only way to regain Lebanese territory . Rajji made the remarks during a discussion organized by the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington .

middleeastmonitor.com

Switzerland says violence level ‘cannot be tolerated’ as it condemns recent West Bank occupier attack

Switzerland condemns attack by 100 Israeli occupiers on Palestinian village of Jalud in occupied West Bank . Foreign Ministry says Israel must protect Palestinian civilians and bring those responsible to justice .

middleeastmonitor.com

Israel’s Supreme Court to hear appeals against disqualification of Arab candidates

Israel’s Supreme Court is set to hold a hearing Thursday on petitions challenging decisions to bar Arab candidates and electoral lists from parliamentary elections scheduled for Oct. 27 . A Palestinian human rights center says a nine-judge panel will consider cases involving the disqualifications .

middleeastmonitor.com

Greek Education Ministry reportedly urges universities to expand academic cooperation with Israel

Greece's Education Ministry urged universities to pursue academic and research cooperation with Israeli institutions under an Israeli-funded initiative . The initiative by Israel’s Ministry of Regional Cooperation has a budget of 6.5 million shekels (€2 million)

middleeastmonitor.com

Trump hails Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi as US forces leave

Trump hails Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi as a key figure in the next chapter of US-Iraq relations . ‘He won an Election that he was not expected to win, and did so, in a landslide!’ Trump wrote on Truth Social .

independent.co.uk

Gavin Newsom claims ‘bull**** artist’ Joe Rogan is too scared to have him join the show

Gavin Newsom says Joe Rogan is too scared to have him on his podcast .

haaretz.com

Netanyahu should be careful claiming foresight over a threat he failed to prevent

Israel either failed to act on credible intelligence or is exploiting an isolated incident for political gain . Netanyahu should be

axios.com

Jack Smith faces new lawsuit over congressional phone records

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) sued former special counsel Jack Smith Wednesday . The suit alleges Smith obtained a nondisclosure order without telling the judge that the underlying subpoena sought the records of a sitting senator . Blackburn is asking the court to award her $1 in nominal damages .

bloomberg.com

Portugal’s 2027 Budget Vote Set to Pass as Socialists Abstain

Portugal’s opposition Socialist Party said it will ask lawmakers to abstain in an initial

thecanary.co

Jewish anti-Zionists condemn Board of Deputies attempt to appropriate Cable Street

The International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network UK condemns the hypocrisy of the Board of Deputies of British Jews . In 1936, the BOD actively opposed Jews taking any part in the defence of Cable Street and its local communities . This comes ahead of the 90th anniversary of the historic battle in London’s East End

nbcnews.com + 3 more

Judge allows Paramount to close $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery

Judge allows Paramount to close $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery after 12 US states challenged the deal on antitrust grounds . The agreement includes safeguards for CNN's editorial independence and requires the merged studio to release at least 30 films a year for its first two years .

aljazeera.com

US regulator launches probe into AI companies

US regulator launches probe into AI companies. FTC investigates AI firms amid concerns over rogue agents and potential threats to humanity within the next decade....

aljazeera.com

French court sentences 13 men over deadliest small-boat crossing to UK

French court sentences 13 men over deadliest small-boat crossing to UK. Six people smugglers are found guilty of involuntary homicide after 31 migrants died in the English Channel in 2021....

maritime-executive.com

LNG Prices Fall From 2026 Highs

LNG Prices Fall From 2026 Highs. In a development which has surprised even traders in the London LNG commodities market, prices for LNG have been falling and come off year-long peaks......

freightwaves.com

Nearshoring growth collides with tightening US-Mexico trucking capacity

Nearshoring continues to drive freight between the U.S. and Mexico, but a shrinking pool of cross-border drivers, tougher customs enforcement and increasingly sophisticated cargo theft could make moving that freight more difficult and expensive . The challenges were discussed at Trimble Insight 2026 in San Diego .

investing.com

Brink’s to divest UK unit in connection with Atleos deal review

Brink’s to divest UK unit in connection with Atleos deal review. ...

investing.com

CAVA appoints John Ludeke as chief marketing officer

CAVA appoints John Ludeke as chief marketing officer. ...

marketwatch.com

Paramount’s mega debt sale reveals how higher bond yields are squeezing corporate America

Paramount’s mega debt sale reveals how higher bond yields are squeezing corporate America. ‘Over the near term, we expect supply to fall off, unless someone has to borrow,’ says Invesco’s Matt Brill...

ft.com

Boots owner nearing $9bn sale of chemist to Canada’s Weston family

Boots owner nearing $9bn sale of chemist to Canada’s Weston family. Takeover would mark the billionaire family’s return to UK retail four years after its sale of Selfridges...

militarytimes.com

8 sailors died by suicide at Oklahoma base in one year, Navy confirms

8 sailors died by suicide at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City in one year, Navy confirms . The news of eight attempted suicides across the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group generated fresh heartache and outrage for U.S. Navy families of sailors assigned to the base .

techcrunch.com

Hackers stole millions of US military personnel records during months-long data breach

Hackers stole millions of US military personnel records during months-long data breach. The Department of Defense notified millions of current and former U.S. military personnel that their personal information had been stolen in a months-long breach....

tass.com

Weekly inflation in Russia amount to 0.12% from September 22 to 28

Weekly inflation in Russia amount to 0.12% from September 22 to 28. nflation was 0.06% a week earlier, from September 15 to 21...

middleeastmonitor.com

While Gaza dominates the UN, these are the people keeping it alive

Dr. Munir al-Bursh and his family were targeted in an Israeli attack in December 2023 . His daughter, Jinan, only 13, was killed .

independent.co.uk

Trump’s older sons tied to drone firm importing Ukraine war tech for Pentagon

Powerus' president and a former US Army Special Operations intelligence analyst said he wants the firm to serve

bloomberg.com + 1 more

Hegseth Tells Troops Reporting on Iran Is a ‘National Betrayal’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called press coverage of the Iran war ‘a national betrayal,’ and described journalists as anti-American traitors for reporting on the actions of the Pentagon . Heg Seth also announced plans for a 20% reduction in generals and admirals across the force .

bloomberg.com

Winklevoss Twins Pour Millions Into Fighting Populist Democrat

Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss poured more than $2.9 million in just one day into advertising

bloomberg.com

Fed Watchdog Finds Renovations Legal

Republican Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina, Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis, Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Democratic

therealnews.com

Want to save the world? Start by unionizing your workplace

In this episode of Working People, we speak with a panel of labor organizers across the USA and Canada about why labor unions are more important now than ever . In their new book, Fired Up About Unions, veteran labor educator, organizer, and writer Cole Rockarts writes, “We are living in a pivotal moment in labor history’

meduza.io

‘It was the first election where I could vote — and didn’t know the result in advance.’ Meet Russian-born Berlin politician Elizaveta Kapinos.

Elizaveta Kapinos was ninth on the Greens' party list in Tempelhof-Schöneberg, where the party won 14 district council seats . Meduza spoke with Kapinos about her childhood in Kamchatka, her political career in Berlin and working with Alternative for Germany (AfD)

france24.com + 1 more

Meet 'America': Trump’s AI chatbot changes answers after challenging his claims

The Trump administration's new AI chatbot initially challenged several of Trump’s claims, including on the 2020 election and inflation, providing evidence and links . More recently, it has refused to answer some of the same questions . Other responses still contradict Trump, while some echo

france24.com

Ethiopia back to civil war? Horn of Africa fears spillover effect of renewed fighting

Horn of Africa fears spillover effect of renewed fighting. Donald Trump’s decision to invade Iran drew the Saudis back to Yemen .

aljazeera.com

US judge rules Wisconsin mosque leader Salah Sarsour can be deported

US judge rules Wisconsin mosque leader Salah Sarsour can be deported. Sarsour’s lawyers say the decision threatens free speech protections and plan to fight the ruling....

investing.com

LPA sells Peru logistics park to FIBRA Prime for $145 million

LPA sells Peru logistics park to FIBRA Prime for $145 million. ...

techcrunch.com

Is Neko Health’s body scan worth it? Spotify billionaire’s startup has come to America

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Hong Kong journalist arrested on sedition charge

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EU Gas Crunch Forces Rethink of Methane Rules

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Go Ahead Given for Canada LNG to Double Capacity

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Old Farmer's Almanac weather forecast for October 1-10: What weather will the US see?

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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on his blueprint for depolarizing a fractured nation

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aljazeera.com

Trump amazed that an ‘Israeli plumber’ helped land Flydubai flight

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Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn

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US says it conducted experiment aimed at improving ability to detect nuclear blast

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom bans AI 'robo bosses' in landmark state law, reversing his earlier veto

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U.S. Reform leader urges Israel to condemn Israeli Reform synagogue attacks

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Israeli Satmar member facing deportation over anti-Israel protest to stay in ICE custody

Yehonatan Ovadia, a 35-year-old father of five and member of the anti-Zion

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Exclusive: HHS launches project to speed up clinical trials

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