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A Flight Heading To Israel Had To Do An Emergency Landing. Officials Are Calling It a Hijacking Attempt.

A "major disaster was narrowly avoided," the official said.

International Business Times · Sep 30

Vana Completes Expanded Staking as Part of the Vega Upgrade, Publishes Expanded VANA Token Economics

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, September 29th, 2026, Chainwire Network fees from personal data reads now fund staking rewards, buybacks and ecosystem development under a fixed protocol split; public dashboard launches at token.vana.org The Vana Foundation today announced that expanded staking as part...

International Business Times · Sep 30

The U.S. Economy Grew More Than Previously Estimated In Q2 As Consumer Spending Remains Strong

The economy grew 2.2% between April and June, the Commerce Department noted.

International Business Times · Sep 30

Three New Vessels Were Hit In The Strait of Hormuz. Oil Prices Are Climbing Again.

The incidents took place shortly after Iranian media reported that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the U.S.'s counterproposal for a 7-day ceasefire to President Masoud Pezeshkian.

International Business Times · Sep 30

Iran Received The U.S.'s Latest Ceasefire Counterproposal. Tankers Were Reportedly Hit In Hormuz Shortly After.

President Donald Trump denied reports claiming that he offered sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear concessions from Iran.

International Business Times · Sep 30

The Fed Faces a Crucial Inflation Test Wednesday: What the PCE Report Could Mean for Interest Rates

The August Personal Consumption Expenditures price index will be closely watched after the Fed raised interest rates and signaled that additional tightening could be necessary before the end of the year.

International Business Times · Sep 30

Iran's Economy Keeps Deteriorating As Seven Months of Conflict With The U.S. Sends Living Costs Soaring

The U.S. blockade targeting Iranian oil exports has restricted Tehran's access to foreign currency while compounding years of inflation, sanctions and economic instability.

International Business Times · Sep 30

Samsung Is Pouring Another Billion Into AI Infrastructure. Nvidia And KKR Are Also Backing The Venture.

Helix is building data centers, power infrastructure and connectivity for AI customers with more than $10 billion already committed by its founding investors.

International Business Times · Sep 30

Mistral CEO Takes Aim at OpenAI, Anthropic, Claims AI Safety Warnings Are Covering Up 'Negligence'

Arthur Mensch is arguing that the debate over AI safety is being used to obscure failures in how powerful systems are being developed and deployed.

International Business Times · Sep 29

Bond Yields Kept Climbing And Consumer Confidence Plummeted. Stocks Edged Down.

The 30-year note reached its highest level since 2002 as inflationary and geopolitical concerns continue to grip markets.

International Business Times · Sep 29