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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.
Warren Buffett Hands Reins to Son Howard at Berkshire
Warren Buffett announced this Friday, September 18, 2026, that he was stepping down from his position as chairman of the board of Berkshire Hathaway.
Blackstone Says India Is Nearing an Investment Tipping Point: Could Fintech Be Next?
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'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg
The police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to…
India Under Pressure as Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Law: Will Nifty, Rupee, and Bitcoin React?
US President Donald Trump has officially signed the new law targeting Russia with tougher sanctions.
Millions without power as Cuba hit by latest major blackout
Widespread power outages have become increasingly common due to fuel shortages made worse by a US blockade.
Democrats Scrutinize Trump Family Business Deals and Federal Spending
Democratic lawmakers questioned witnesses about Trump family business interests and federal spending, focusing on…
Deadly shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia
Police boats and helicopters are patrolling Perth's beaches as authorities continue their search for the swimmer's body,…
Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks
Residents later received the all-clear after explosions were reported in the capital.
Kerry Kennedy: 'It would be a tragedy' if Kennedy Center is demolished
The BBC’s Caitríona Perry spoke to the late president's niece, as protesters gathered at the venue to condemn demolition…
Tata Sons: India's corporate crown braces for upheaval amid boardroom revolt
The Tata boardroom battle has intensified over a re-appointment of its chairman and a diktat to go public.
Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa
Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence…
A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents
Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge.
US troop deaths during Iran war exceed Pentagon count by at least four
The US 'Kill Chain' That Destroyed an Iranian School
US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland's security
Trump said the agreement will give the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland", though…
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill
The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine.
CLARITY Act Stalls After Senate Vote
#CLARITY #Act deadlocked following failure in the Senate and negotiations resume in a post-election atmosphere.
Watch: Trump says ban on some news outlets is 'because they're fake news'
The US president on Friday announced he is "immediately" banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
Donald Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media since returning to office.
Is the Kennedy Center losing 'hundreds of millions of dollars'?
Records in 2024 show the venue had a surplus of millions of dollars once contributions and grants had been factored in.
FCC lets Paramount sell 49.5% equity stake to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar
FCC rejects concerns about repressive governments buying influence over CBS owner.
'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran
The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at $100 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling…
Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'
Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".
North Korean anthem played for South Korea at Asian Games
Organisers have apologised for playing the North Korean national anthem for the South Korean men's hockey team at the…
US Treasuries Have Become Unappetizing for Foreign Central Banks and Governments
Foreign central banks and governments have significantly reduced their holdings of US Treasury securities, which fell to…
FBI, Coast Guard boarded hacked oil tankers heading towards US coast
The feds are said to be investigating the compromise of the tankers' networks, which in one case interfered with one of…
Warren Buffett Steps Down As Chairman After 50+ Years at Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after more than 50 years of leadership, officially…
Second Circuit Allows Government to Search Electronic Devices at the Border
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