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A nationwide US flight ground stop, described as the longest since 9/11, was caused by a routine copper wire equipment upgrade according to the transportation secretary. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims to have knocked out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, escalating the conflict's impact on Russian infrastructure. The White House has reportedly announced that Trump, Putin, and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week, signaling potential diplomatic developments amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza
The realities of politics, war, zero trust, the deaths of thousands and the destruction of Gaza will make any agreement very complicated.
BOJ intervenes to defend yen near 160, holds rates steady
The Japanese yen crosses a key psychological level after the country’s central bank reportedly conducted a major…
New York sues Kalshi over alleged illegal gambling operation
The lawsuit adds to a growing clash between New York and the CFTC over whether federally regulated prediction markets…
New York vs. Kalshi: $36B Fight Over Prediction Markets
New York seeks to block Kalshi contracts, while the CF
UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.
India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.
Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace
Iran may believe it can control its conflict carefully enough to keep pressure on the US while avoiding an all-out war.
Australia Sues Telegram for $38M Over ‘Pro-Terror’ Videos
The eSafety Commissioner accused the social media platform of failing to detect material relating to the Christchurch…
Search halted for GB surfer who disappeared in sea
Tributes are paid to surfer Arran Strong, after searches for the Brit who went missing off the coast of Portugal were…
Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year
It is not the first time the constitution has been amended to allow Daniel Ortega, 80, to stay in power for longer.
Three children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say
A six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17, were among six killed in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih.
Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM
The unidentified object caused a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about…
Australia sues Telegram over alleged failures to remove terror content
Telegram faces Australian court proceedings after eSafety alleged the platform failed to detect and remove extremist…
Veteran Ugandan opposition politician collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says
The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.
Doug Casey Sees No Easy Way Out Of America’s Debt Trap
American debt is no longer just an economic indicator, but it is becoming a systemic risk.
EU now fears US interference in European elections
The European Union is now concerned about potential US interference in European elections, particularly under President…
The KOSPI Pullback Revives Concerns About Investments in AI
The South Korean market is going through a phase of high volatility that fuels questions about the valuations of…
Someone in England Is About to Lose $200,000 They Won and They Have No Idea
A EuroMillions ticket worth £177,547.30, roughly €200,000, bought in Watford just north-west of London for the January…
Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt
The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.
Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material
The country's eSafety commissioner alleges that Telegram failed to remove footage of mass shootings.
US launches 'powerful' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
The US military called the strikes "a powerful response" to Tuesday's firing by Iran on US bases in Jordan.
CME Group Targets $650 Billion Sports Industry With First Sports Index Futures
CME Group announced plans to launch futures tied to sports performance indexes, opening the $650 billion global sports…
Watch: Japanese mall explodes after magnitude 6.8 earthquake
Search teams are still looking for survivors in the collapsed Aeon shopping centre.
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offenses
Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.
Musk went to “war,” sought jail time for X ad boycotts—but case ends with a whimper
Advertisers agreed to “reset” relationship with X.
Flock Cameras Face Growing Backlash as Privacy Concerns Reach Capitol Hill
Growing opposition across America to Flock cameras has reached Capitol Hill, where Rep.
Türkiye Blocks 47,493 Illegal Betting Sites as Crypto Account Crackdown Expands
Türkiye has blocked 47,493 illegal betting websites and detained 5,629 suspects in 680 operations since the start of…
The FED Keeps Rates Constant and Preserves the Status Quo
On July 29, 2026, the Fed froze its rates by keeping them unchanged between 3.50% and 3.75%.
Austerity Breeds Financial Protectionism
Welfare states have effectively replaced capital controls as a mechanism for managing financial openness in advanced…