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The US aviation system experienced the longest ground stop since 9/11 before the FAA lifted the National Ground Stop, causing widespread travel disruptions across the country. In geopolitics, Trump, Putin and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week according to the White House, while separately Zelensky claims the US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership. Other major developments include Ukraine knocking out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks and an Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Gaza that killed a surgeon and others.
Germany Power Grid Sabotage: Launch Devices Found Near Weisweiler Plant
German police discovered suspected launch devices near a high-voltage power line at the Weisweiler power plant in North Rhine-Westphalia, leading to the closure of nearby areas and part of the A4…
CLARITY Act Faces Major Test In September 15 Senate Vote
According to former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti, the CLARITY Act is already "dead" in the U.S. Congress.
No constitutional right to clean water, federal court finds
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the U.S.
Philippines’ 12-Month Payment Licensing Freeze: Risks and Benefits
The Philippines’ financial regulator is proposing a one-year pause in the licensing of payment system operators.
Thousands turn out in Serbia for funeral of 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladić
Mladić was jailed for genocide during the 1990s Bosnian war and the EU warned Serbia not to glorify the convicted war…
Japan Yen Intervention Raises Pressure on U.S. Treasuries and Risk Assets
Japan’s effort to defend the yen is creating a new pressure point for the U.S.
India Isn’t Japan: Why the Yen Carry Trade Analogy Could Mislead Indian Investors
Japan’s bond-market reset is creating a global liquidity story, but India sits on the receiving end of that shift rather…
Red Star fans unveil tifo of war criminal Mladic before derby
Red Star Belgrade fans unveil a tifo of war criminal Ratko Mladic before their derby win over Partizan Belgrade on…
Tanzanian President Samia's husband dies in hospital
Hafidh Ameir Hassan kept a low profile and was rarely seen in public with the president.
Kenya minister warns foreigners against 'misusing' visas to trade
Kenya is due to start enforcing measures to restrict foreign nationals from operating small-scale businesses.
Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election win
The far-right party is trying to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of a majority.
Nepal observes national day of mourning for victims of flash flood disaster
Flags flew at half mast on the 13th day since the disaster, the last day of the Hindu mourning period.
‘CLARITY Act Is Dead’ in Washington, Ex Federal Prosecutor Says
Eight days before the Senate’s Sept.
It's time for Mark Zuckerberg to resign from Meta
Meta agreed to an $18 billion settlement after US states accused it of harming children through addictive products,…
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanese village kill 11, state media say
Lebanon says renewed attacks jeopardise a US-brokered ceasefire meant to end the conflict between Israel and armed group…
Kyiv air raid alerts at record high as Russia launches round-the-clock strikes
Schools, businesses and public transport are all struggling with the surge in Russian air attacks.
Did the FBI bury evidence of alleged Saudi agent’s role in 9/11?
Omar al-Bayoumi has always denied being an extremist and a Saudi spy.
US Jobs Data Keeps Getting Rewritten. Are Traders Flying Blind on the Fed?
The US jobs report is one of the key macroeconomic developments that could define the Federal Reserve’s potential policy…
Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 270,000 stranded as airports extend closure
Anak Krakatau, which lies about 150km from the capital Jakarta, began erupting late on Friday.
Five killed as Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
Video footage from Miami shows an Amazon Air cargo plane overshoot the runway while attempting to land.
New videos of man in 9/11 lawsuit reveal extremist links
The footage and other evidence the FBI failed to share undermine Omar al-Bayoumi's 25 years of denials.
Europe wrestles with impact of historic regional gains for Germany's AfD
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and…
Mother convicted of: her 5 yo walks short way to pond alone in Virginia
China to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economy
It comes as Beijing is aiming to reshape its economy in the face of a number of challenges.
Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
Five people are dead and five seriously injured after a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane "overran" the runway and caught fire,…
Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school
The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim…
India's high-stakes exam system faces a crisis of trust
As exam scandals persist, critics ask whether fixing the centralised testing agency is enough or if the model needs to…
Political meddling at the Census Bureau damages the US statistical system
Political interference at the U.S.
Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain
Despite talks between US envoys and both Putin and Zelensky, the expectation in Kyiv is the fighting will continue,…
Video shows damaged Amazon cargo plane after crash
An Amazon Air cargo plane has overshot the runway while attempting to land at Miami International Airport.