US hits remaining parts of Iran's aviation sector with sanctions in latest move to isolate Tehran The Trump administration has fimposed sanctions on additional aspects of Iran’s aviation industry The Independent UK · Sep 8
Oil’s $100 nightmare is back as worst-case scenario is taking shape Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities have disrupted oil operations. These strikes also pressure the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint, impacting oil flows. The Strait of Hormuz remains impaired, creating a dual threat to global supply. This situation makes significantly lower oil prices before late 2026 increasingly unlikely. Oil prices may potentially… The Economic Times · Sep 8
Lindsay Clancy’s attorney asks Trump to pardon her in first interview after mistrial Kevin Reddington spoke for the first time Tuesday about what comes next for Clancy, after the jury was split 11-to-1 over whether the 36-year-old former nurse is criminally responsible for killing Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and 8-month-old Callan in 2023 The Independent UK · Sep 8
Iran Official Uses Grok To Mock Trump After President Shifts From 'We Won' to 'When We Win' Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi used AI to mock Donald Trump's repeated victory claims over Iran, highlighting a shift in Trump's rhetoric from past victories to future promises amid ongoing conflict. International Business Times UK · Sep 8
Putin, Trump hold 1-hour call after visit by US envoys to broker Russia-Ukraine peace Russian president Vladimir Putin and US president Donald Trump held a one-hour phone call on Tuesday, discussing the outcome of recent visits by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv as Washington seeks to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. The Times of India · Sep 8
Bombardier shares fall 6% after Trump threatens to block US market access After facing some losses, Bombardier shares showed signs of recovery following President Trump's threats regarding market access. This situation unfolded as Canada implemented counter tariffs on goods from the United States. Bombardier plays a crucial role in the U.S. economy, employing thousands of Americans and depending on an extensive network… The Economic Times · Sep 8
Ex-MAGA Tradwife Says She Believed God Would Provide if She Obeyed Her Husband Before Breaking Away An ex-MAGA tradwife says she believed God would provide if she obeyed her husband, until Covid, tragedy and a crisis of faith pushed her to break away. International Business Times UK · Sep 8
Streeting says UK ‘won’t flinch’ in support for Kyiv as £100m pledged for winter Defence Secretary Wes Streeting co-chaired the virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group. Evening Standard · Sep 8
Canada’s Bombardier responds to Trump’s threat to ban jet sales in US IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 8
Trump heads to Dallas convention ahead of promised 30-day campaign blitz President Donald Trump on Wednesday will head to a Republican midterm convention that will offer clues about the message he intends to deliver when he hits the campaign trail for a 30-day October blitz before Election Day. The GOP leader is set to address the party faithful Wednesday and Thursday… Roll Call · Sep 8
Iran war: Tehran’s assertive rhetoric signals a new and dangerous phase in conflict Iran’s threat to target American warships with an enhanced ballistic missile appears to mark a new and potentially more dangerous phase of the Middle East conflict, six months in. Tehran says its solid-fuel Qassem Basir missile enables it to “take action against any threat, even before it is carried out”.… The Conversation · Sep 8
The U.S. Got Broad Access To Venezuela's Oil. It Is Now Reportedly Setting Its Eyes On Its Minerals. Like with the oil industry, the initiative seeks to open the country's sector to U.S. investments. International Business Times · Sep 8
America: the gulf, the lake and now the state – what’s next on Trump’s huge renaming spree? Farewell, New Mexico. The war isn’t going well and nowhere on Earth is safe from the US president’s favourite displacement activity, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
Fifa accused of ‘abusive conduct’ towards women’s football in legal complaint The legal complaint was first lodged by European Leagues in October 2024 The Independent UK · Sep 8
The Economic Times · Sep 8 In 1664, Dutch surrendered New Amsterdam to British, who renamed it New York, over 360 years later home to Wall Street plays the most important role as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary of America's declaration of independence from British rule New York's strategic location was one reason control of the settlement mattered so greatly. Its harbor offered exceptional opportunities for commerce, while its position connected Atlantic shipping with inland trade routes. The English recognized that controlling New York meant gaining an important economic and geographic foothold in North America.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 State handouts, 10,000 lasers – and Trump’s election: six things we learned from the Elon Musk film Alex Gibney’s marathon documentary delivers numerous eye-raising insights into the broligarch’s business deals, early idealism and apocalyptic appetite for fathering children
International Business Times UK · Sep 8 Hunter Biden's Infamous Laptop Just Became a Meme Coin, With Trump in the Crosshairs Hunter Biden is turning his infamous laptop controversy into the $LAPTOP meme coin, with Trump's crypto losers among those targeted for a token airdrop.
Reason · Sep 8 Retaliation Plus: Capitalism blaming, desalination innovation, Houthis fire on Saudi Arabia, and more...
We Got This Covered · Sep 8 Trump threatens to bar Canadian company Bombardier from selling planes in the U.S. But the company employs 500+ workers in Kansas The company has over 2,800 U.S. suppliers in 47 states
We Got This Covered · Sep 8 Donald Trump reportedly hands out hot dogs to Secret Service agents at his golf club. Then his business sends the government the bill: ‘So weird’ Taxpayers are paying the bill
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 Trump’s approval rating is plummeting – as his fortune grows and grows The US president says criticising his soaring investment portfolio is ‘very unfair’. Tell that to the millions of Americans struggling with the cost of living, writes Arwa Mahdawi
International Business Times · Sep 8 Zelenskyy Says U.S. Is Exploring Russia-Ukraine De-escalation Steps. Moscow Is Striking Kyiv Again. At least two people were killed on Tuesday as attacks against Ukraine resumed following the departure of top U.S. officials.
The Economic Times · Sep 8 Muslims emerge as a campaign issue for Republicans ahead of 2026 US midterms Republican politicians are targeting Muslim candidates and communities during election campaigns. These leaders claim to raise security and radicalism concerns for voters. Critics argue this strategy unfairly demonizes an entire religious group. Muslims are becoming a significant campaign issue as their population grows.
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Ashley St. Clair says she refused $40 million NDA after giving birth to Elon Musk’s child St. Clair said she believes Elon Musk is stoking fires and ‘causing deliberate division that could be catastrophic’
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Hunter Biden enters crypto market with meme coin mocking laptop controversy IN FULL