Today so far 2026-09-25 · 12:00 UTC

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Washington where he and President Trump are engaging in high-level diplomacy, with the two leaders toasting friendship at a state dinner while discussing their nations' roles as responsible global powers, though Xi did not secure everything he sought. Beyond the US-China summit, significant developments include bond yields hitting a 24-year high amid economic uncertainty, US and Iran engaging in talks about reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and Netanyahu defending Israeli military actions at the UN.

Trump Says Iran Wants a Deal: What Could It Mean for Oil, Markets and Bitcoin?

President Donald Trump says Iran wants an agreement with Washington, but no new U.S.-Iran deal has been announced.

2026-09-15 · 05:09 UTC
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Less Than 10 Billionaires Have Actually Kept Their Promise to Give Away Their Fortune

2026-09-15 · 05:05

Fewer than 10 of the 256 billionaires who signed the Giving Pledge have actually followed through on giving away their…

Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire

2026-09-15 · 05:01

The state post service delivers pensions, medicine and letters to people just miles from the front.

CLARITY Act Odds Slide to 18% as Banks and State AGs Push Back

2026-09-15 · 04:05

Polymarket traders now give the CLARITY Act an 18% chance of becoming law in 2026, down from roughly 34% earlier on Sept.

Oil Executives Say the Great Fuel Crisis Is Here

2026-09-15 · 03:48

US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons

2026-09-15 · 03:47

The US has officially confirmed for the first time that it has deployed an offensive space weapon in Earth's orbit to…

For the first time, the US military confirms it has deployed weapons in orbit

2026-09-15 · 03:47

"The United States now has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the joint force."

China tightens travel restrictions for citizens

2026-09-15 · 03:25

Observers say the new rules will further tighten the Chinese government's control over its citizens.

Democrats Draft CLARITY Act Counteroffer as Ethics Dispute Grows

2026-09-15 · 03:02

Senate Democrats are preparing a counteroffer to the Senate Republicans’ CLARITY Act draft text introduced on Sunday.

Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace

2026-09-15 · 02:22

The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus,…

US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons

2026-09-15 · 01:52

The US Air Force Secretary says the weapons are necessary to defend the country against enemy action.

Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots

2026-09-15 · 01:15

The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a federal judge's temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots.

Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a 'gift'

2026-09-14 · 22:56

An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by…

RFK Jr. headlines sold-out anti-vaccine conference alongside Andrew Wakefield

2026-09-14 · 22:06

The event is hosted by Kennedy's anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense.

US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants

2026-09-14 · 22:04

The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.

Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza documentary

2026-09-14 · 18:26

The film accuses the Israeli army of mass civilian killing in Gaza, and Israeli officials say it could be treasonous.

Lummis Says Trump Accepts Ethics Curbs to Help Seal CLARITY Act Deal

2026-09-14 · 17:03

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Immigrants held in small outdoor cages at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, investigators find

2026-09-14 · 16:48

DHS inspectors say they found the immigration-detention centre violated basic standards for hygiene, medical care, food…

Africa's richest man launches continent's biggest share sale

2026-09-14 · 16:23

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.

Jet-powered drones pose a new threat to Ukraine – can they be stopped?

2026-09-14 · 16:02

Ukraine is racing to design faster, more capable interceptor drones to tackle Russia's new generation of jet-powered…

The Tudor Kings

2026-09-14 · 16:00

Body of missing runner found in South Africa: 'It is very scary'

2026-09-14 · 14:58

A nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week.

Morning Minute: Clarity Act Odds Soar as Trump Agrees to Ethics Provisions

2026-09-14 · 14:37

What had been written off is now very back alive ahead of a key vote on Tuesday, followed by a pivotal FOMC on Wednesday.

New $100K H-1B Visa Fee Pushes Tech Jobs Offshore

2026-09-14 · 14:09

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Trump Eyes Venezuela-Style Oil Strategy For Iran

2026-09-14 · 14:05

According to a new statement by Donald Trump, Iranian oil would become a lasting objective of the American presence.

China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI

2026-09-14 · 11:31

It follows the Anthropic CEO 's calls for a slowdown in AI development, in a way that China doesn't pull ahead.

Thousands demand end to violence in Mexican cartel hotspot

2026-09-14 · 11:28

The city has seen violence skyrocket since a feud broke out between two rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel.

Oil Tops $107 as Saudi Supply Shock Collides With 88.7% Fed Hike Odds

2026-09-14 · 10:53

Oil is suddenly becoming the macro market’s biggest inflation threat.

Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanity

2026-09-14 · 08:58

The killing of the 16-year-old nearly a year ago had shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about social media.

BRICS 2026: India’s Global South Push Meets China’s Challenge to the West

2026-09-14 · 07:55

 As tensions between major powers continue to reshape international trade, BRICS is reportedly seeking a bigger role in…

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