PM boosts calls for global AI response after US hack Further hacks into government websites by AI agents have reinforced the need for global standards for the technology, the prime minister has urged. AAP · Sep 26
India tears into Pakistan at UN, accusing Islamabad of terror, deceit & ‘regime of the army' India launched a strong response to Pakistan at the UN General Assembly regarding claims of terrorism and Kashmir. India's First Secretary highlighted the Pakistani regime's military dominance and treatment of minorities. The statement referenced the historic presence of Osama bin Laden near a Pakistani military site. India reiterated its stance… The Economic Times · Sep 26
'Trump Strait': US President shares new map of Hormuz after rejecting Iran's 7-day ceasefire offer Donald Trump has dismissed Iran's offer to restore maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz within a week. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi linked the reopening of the strait to several conditions, including sanctions relief. Trump previously suggested that the strait could become US territory due to naval control, reinforcing… The Economic Times · Sep 26
Battered bonds draw support from falling oil prices US Treasury yields fell slightly while oil prices decreased following hopes for a US-Iran truce. Stock markets remained strong, driven by optimism in the AI sector and potential energy supply improvements. Consumer sentiment in the US dropped to a four-month low due to inflation concerns affecting purchasing power. The dollar… The Economic Times · Sep 26
Russia strikes at heart of Ukraine’s digital economy with attacks on ISPs and datacentres As winter approaches, Kyiv fears disruption to vital networks that keep banks, payment systems and public services running The Guardian - UK · Sep 26
Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead President Donald Trump, who pledged to campaign in 35 competitive battleground races ahead of the November midterms, will instead open October with rallies in Alabama and Oklahoma. The Republican National Committee says the events can reach voters across state lines and media markets, while Republicans seek to mobilise turnout. The Economic Times · Sep 26
‘Trump Strait’: US President renames Hormuz after rejecting 7-day ceasefire offer Donald Trump stirred controversy by renaming the Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait' in response to Iran's rejected offer. Iran’s foreign minister warned that normal maritime traffic could be restored in seven days if the US accedes to certain demands. Trump voiced distrust in that possibility, suggesting a potential military… The Times of India · Sep 26
Iran awaits US response on Strait of Hormuz plan after Trump reportedly rejects deal Iran awaited a US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt fighting across the Middle East, after the Wall Street Journal reported President Donald Trump rejected the plan. Tehran said the proposal could reopen the waterway within seven days and lead to broader talks, including… The Economic Times · Sep 26
No AI Truce Yet: What the Trump-Xi Summit Really Changed US and China leaders, alongside Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Jensen Huang, negotiate AI safety guardrails and an emergency incident hotline. Latin Times · Sep 26
CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction The White House has replaced CNN with conservative network Real America’s Voice News for President Donald Trump’s Saturday Air Force One trip, escalating a dispute over media access. The move came after CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists returned to the White House following a judge’s temporary ruling against the… The Economic Times · Sep 26
Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz US President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the proposal to Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff a day earlier on the sidelines of a UN gathering in New York. The plan stipulated that the important waterway would… France 24 · Sep 26
US Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time The US Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to reinstate Missouri’s new Republican-friendly congressional map, allowing the state to use its 2022 districts for the November midterm elections. The ruling ends a legal battle that began after voters challenged the Trump-backed redistricting plan through a referendum petition. The Economic Times · Sep 26
White House blocks CNN from Air Force One in latest escalation with news media Outlet had been scheduled to fly with Donald Trump to Tennessee for a college football game, network said Friday The Guardian - US · Sep 26
Trump rejects Iran ceasefire, expects post-midterm bombing as Tehran offers 7-day Hormuz plan US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal and told aides that he expects US bombing of Iran to resume after the November midterm elections, according to US officials cited by The Washington Post. The Times of India · Sep 26
The Economic Times · Sep 26 Trump rejects Iran’s 7-day ceasefire proposal, expects bombing to resume after US midterms: Report US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and told aides he expects US bombing of Iran to resume after the November midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. The report could not be independently verified by Reuters.
The Economic Times · Sep 26 Trump-Xi summit heavy on symbolism, light on economic breakthroughs for US and China US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping capped a three-day Washington summit with tea at the White House and a visit to the National Archives. The leaders praised their relationship and discussed future meetings, while the lavish state visit featured flyovers, tours and a high-profile dinner but few…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 26 Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks force closure of Ukraine’s largest steelmaker Closure another blow to Ukraine’s steel sector, as Zelenskyy warns Moscow is expanding its targets to include ‘daily life’. What we know on day 1,676
The Guardian - US · Sep 26 Trump cancels nearly $1bn in funding approved by Congress President using rare power to revoke expenditure with bipartisan approval to aid immigrant services
The Independent UK · Sep 26 Bill Clinton who had an affair in office admits there were times he wanted to ban the press - but didn’t The Democrat was at the center of one of Washington’s biggest scandals during his presidency after news about an affair with intern Monica Lewinsky broke in the 1990s
The Times of India · Sep 26 Trump-Xi summit ends: Tea, Taiwan, trade and Iran, what was achieved? US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up their three-day summit on Friday with tea at the White House and a tour of the National Archives, ending a high-profile visit marked by personal diplomacy and ceremony but few major public breakthroughs on trade, Taiwan, artificial intelligence or…
The Independent UK · Sep 26 White House bans CNN from Air Force One for Trump trip to Tennessee Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House last week, calling them ‘fake news’
The Times of India · Sep 26 Trump gets Supreme Court nod for voter citizenship checks weeks before midterms The US Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Trump administration to use a controversial federal database to help states check the citizenship status of registered voters, handing President Donald Trump a victory in his broader effort to increase federal involvement in election administration ahead of the midterm elections.
The Times of India · Sep 26 Why the Supreme Court rejected Trump-backed Missouri congressional map The US Supreme Court on Friday rejected an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump, potentially bringing an end to a long-running redistricting dispute as absentee voting gets underway in the state.
The Times of India · Sep 25 Iran offers 7-day plan to reopen Hormuz: What’s in the proposal Iran has offered the United States a seven-day plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz and resume stalled talks on its nuclear programme, with foreign minister Abbas Araghchi saying the next move now rests with Washington.
The Independent UK · Sep 25 Meatpacking groups say ICE arrests could lead to higher prices and revenue loss Meatpacking industry groups are raising concerns about recent immigration operations in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma