World News
The most significant story today involves a nationwide FAA ground stop affecting all US flights, marking only the third such halt in the agency's history and causing widespread disruption to travellers and transportation systems across the country. In international news, reports indicate that Trump, Putin and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week, while separately Zelensky claims the US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership, raising major questions about the future direction of the conflict. Additionally, Ukraine has knocked out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, demonstrating significant progress in its military strategy.
Hundreds of thousands expected in Paris for Pope's visit
The highpoint of his time in Paris will be a giant Mass attended by more than half a million people.
Donald Duck's uncle was partly based on Wernher von Braun
Introducing the "world-famous authority on outer space..."
Netanyahu defends Israeli military actions in Middle East in UN speech
Dozens of delegates walked out in protest as he took the podium, with the Israeli leader labelling them "moral cowards".
International observers to investigate Swedish election fraud
International election observers will investigate suspected election fraud in Sweden following several incidents…
California is chasing wealth that has feet
California has an estimated $8.14 trillion in land wealth that cannot leave the state, yet the state is pursuing a…
Fed Proposes Tougher Stablecoin Rules as US Payment Framework Takes Shape
The Federal Reserve proposed new stablecoin rules on Thursday as U.S.
US-Iran Talks Focus on Phased Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
U.S. and Iranian negotiators are weighing a phased agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Italy ministers agree to ban burqa and niqab in school and cap foreigners in class
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the measures as "common-sense tools that do not divide but really help to…
Priest killed and four injured in knife attack at Polish abbey
A male suspect from Ukraine was arrested after the stabbings in the town of Jarosław, police say.
Four civilians killed in Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan, Taliban says
Pakistan says it struck 10 targets, adding the strikes were "strictly limited to identified military objectives".
Iran’s 7-Day Hormuz Proposal Hits an Already Nervous Market
The United States and Iran are reportedly discussing a phased arrangement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within…
Robots make combat airdrops, clear mines as Ukraine defeats Russian pincer
Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi has erased Russian gains with the help of robots.
Watch: UN delegates walk out of Netanyahu speech
The Israeli delegation could be be seen cheering in support during Netanyahu's speech.
Rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.
Greek PM urges UK PM to return Elgin Marbles permanently
Andy Burnham said in 2023 the sculptures should be returned to Greece with "no strings attached".
Federal judge orders Texas to air condition all prisons by the end of 2029
A federal judge has ordered Texas to air condition all 104 state prisons by December 31, 2029, finding that lack of…
NASA chief concerned China may deny access to parts of South Pole
"If you come up short with who comes down the ladder first, the impact is felt around the world."
White House 'repeatedly violated' court order to restore press access, say media outlets
Employees from CNN, Politico and MS Now reported being denied entry, with some having passes confiscated.
105-year-old investigated for crimes at Nazi PoW camp in Germany
The suspect is alleged to have been an accessory to murder at the Stalag 326 camp, where tens of thousands of Soviet…
Unknown number of Texas voter registrations went unprocessed due to DPS error
An unknown number of Texas voter registration applications submitted through the Texas Department of Public Safety's…
Ethiopia's army says it has repelled attacks in first comment on fresh fighting
The military says its soldiers inflicted casualties as fears grow of a resumption of a full-blown civil war.
Could India’s Stock-Market Tax Cuts Unlock Liquidity Across Stocks, Forex and Crypto?
On September 24, 2026, crypto and finance educator Pushpendra Singh warned that Indian stock investors are increasingly…
Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat
The satellite station is used in part to provide internet coverage to neighbouring Ukraine, the government says.
Japan Bond Sell-Off Sends Yields Higher, Raises Spillover Risk for Gold and Silver
Japan’s government bond sell-off pushed benchmark yields to a three-decade high on Thursday, raising questions about how…
Judge temporarily overturns Trump's White House media ban
A court has ordered the US government to reinstate access to the building for CNN, Politico and MS NOW.
Forex Expo Dubai 2026 Breaks Guinness World Record Again With 23,816 Attendees
A record-breaking turnout highlights the strength of Dubai’s forex and online trading community amid regional…
Starlink ground station in Poland hit by fire in suspected arson attack
A fire at a Starlink ground station near Warsaw, Poland on September 24, 2026 is suspected to be a deliberate arson…
India’s Stocks Are Losing Ground to Global Markets — Is Tax Friction Becoming a Capital-Allocation Problem?
The Indian stock market is now struggling to keep pace with global markets.
Why India's Election Commission is in the eye of a storm - again
India's polling monitor is facing yet another crisis of credibility with fresh allegations against its chief.