Trump's pardons unlike other presidents Trump’s second-term clemency has saved convicted defendants nearly $1.7 billion in forgiven financial obligations Salon · Sep 27
Trump allies could use midterms ‘counting window’ to disrupt results, experts warn Fears grow that loyalists in key states could use critical period when votes are counted to amplify false claims The Guardian - US · Sep 27
'Ready to inflict greater damage': Iran warns of renewed US attack, says it is prepared Iran on Sunday warned that the United States could launch a renewed attack, saying Tehran was prepared for a confrontation and would inflict “greater damage” on Washington, according to Iranian state media. The Times of India · Sep 27
Watch in full: Salman Rushdie denounces ‘horrifying’ behaviour of ‘thin-skinned’ Donald Trump Sir Salman Rushdie said he looked forward to the “demolition” of Donald Trump in a wide-ranging interview with The Independent's editor-in-chief, Geordie Greig. The Independent UK · Sep 27
Salman Rushdie: I long for the demolition of Trump’s vanity ballroom and his legacy Author tells Independent editor-in-chief Geordie Greig about a new documentary on the assassination attempt that left him blind in one eye, the ‘Hollywood’ moment when he met his fifth wife, and why it’s harder to be an immigrant in Britain now than decades ago The Independent UK · Sep 27
How Trump could wrest Citgo from Elliott Management and hand it back to Venezuela The fate of Citgo may be decided by whether the Trump administration opts to hand it to Elliott or Venezuela. Fortune · Sep 27
‘Viscerally dedicated to social issues’: behind Lula’s drive to win final term in Brazil’s crunch election Longtime friend tells of president’s obsession with social justice and fears for country’s future under another Bolsonaro presidency The Guardian - UK · Sep 27
Will Nifty, Sensex tumble on Monday? 5 factors which will drive D-Street action this week Following a 7-week decline in Nifty, Dalal Street faces a holiday-shortened week driven by five key factors: escalating US-Iran conflict, Brent crude trading above $104, US 10-year Treasury yields above 5.1%, continued FII outflows, and rupee volatility within the 95.50-96.50 trading band. The Economic Times · Sep 27
US Policy On Taiwan Arms: Taipei says US stance unchanged The United States “very much” understands Taiwan’s defence needs and the severe military threat posed by China, a senior Taiwanese diplomat said on Sunday, days after US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held high-level talks. The Times of India · Sep 27
Taiwan says US understands defence needs as $14 billion arms package remains on hold Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister, Chen Ming-chi, emphasized that the United States is well aware of Taiwan's defense needs. Currently, Taiwan is waiting for a decision on a $14 billion arms deal, which the US has temporarily stalled. President Trump referred to this deal as a significant bargaining tool after his… The Times of India · Sep 27
Donald Trump has become a midterm election liability for Republicans The president has told voters to vote like he is on the ballot, but that’s precisely what worries Republicans who are distancing themselves from… The National (Scotland) · Sep 27
Homan Says ICE 'Isn't Going Anywhere': What His Threat Means for 5 Immigrant Hubs Homan says ICE "isn't going anywhere" as deaths, a DoorDash shooting and record deportations mount. What it means for 5 U.S. cities. Latin Times · Sep 27
US Iran war: Tehran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized that diplomatic solutions are essential for resolving tensions with the US and Israel. US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting they are desperate for a deal. Despite this, Iranian officials remain hopeful that mediators will convey a… The Economic Times · Sep 27
Trump tells female MS Now reporter to be ‘quiet’ amid questions on press pool ban US president doubles down on criticism of CNN and MS Now as Akayla Gardner questions attempted White House ban The Guardian - US · Sep 26
The Times of India · Sep 26 Iran holds firm on Hormuz conditions, awaits formal US response to peace plan Tehran is awaiting a formal US response to its seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday, despite US president Donald Trump publicly rejecting the plan.
The Independent UK · Sep 26 OpenAI pauses training of latest models after agents probed US government sites in unexpected ways OpenAI announced it has halted development of its latest artificial intelligence models hours after it disclosed its agents scouring federal government website acted in unexpected ways that suggest a lack of control
The Texas Tribune · Sep 26 John Fetterman pushes back against allegations he’s a lazy senator, bad Democrat The Pennsylvania senator has regularly criticized his party, sparking speculation he could caucus with Republicans after the 2026 midterms. At the Texas Tribune Festival, he called on Democrats to embrace a diversity of views.
The Independent UK · Sep 26 Republican senator says his own party are ‘tone deaf’ as GOP spends millions to try to hold back Democratic blue wave ‘You’ve got Republicans scrambling everywhere’
AAP · Sep 26 AI race sets up showdown for middle and global powers Anthony Albanese has wrapped up a week-long visit to the US as questions about how to respond to the growth of AI test relations between traditional allies.
International Business Times · Sep 26 Trump Emphasizes Favorable Economic Figures In Pitch To Win Over Voters Before Midterms. The president stated that the U.S. poverty rate is at its lowest, U.S. median household income is at its highest and U.S. business is booming.
The Independent UK · Sep 26 Trump tells female reporter to be ‘quiet’ and calls Obama’s claim that a world run by women would be better ‘ridiculous’ ‘I love women,’ Trump said. ‘I think they're great. But what a ridiculous statement that is’
The Independent UK · Sep 26 Elizabeth Holmes retweets Trump post as she angles for presidential pardon: ‘We are winning’ The upcoming film ‘You Can See Everything’ captures candid interactions between Elizabeth Holmes, her family and comedian Nathan Fielder ahead of her 11-year sentence
The Economic Times · Sep 26 Donald Trump's Air Force One does low-altitude flyover during Tennessee vs Texas college football game. Video goes viral, watch here Donald Trump's visit didn't appear to affect communications between coaches and players on the field thanks to some coordination before Saturday's game.
Euronews · Sep 26 Azerbaijan marks its Remembrance Day looking forward to a future of peace Azerbaijan observes its annual Remembrance Day by honouring its soldiers fallen in 2020, but also building on six years of peace for post-war recovery, new opportunities and regional normalisation.
The Times of India · Sep 26 Who is Christos Marafatsos, the Greek-American businessman accompanying Kimberly Guilfoyle to key meetings? US Ambassador to Greece and Donald Trump Jr's ex Kimberly Guilfoyle has come under scrutiny over the prominent role played by Greek-American businessman and lobbyist Christos Marafatsos during her efforts to promote US energy interests across southeastern Europe. A Wall Street Journal investigation reported that Marafatsos, 39, has frequently accompanied…