US Sanctions A7, a Russia Firm That Helps Sidestep Economic Restrictions
[The move follows recent reports detailing how A7, a Russian financial firm, used shell companies around the world to move funds on behalf of restricted Russian businesses.
Israelis Take Pride in Bravery of Passengers Who Saved Flight 1073
The events evoked days decades ago when Israel was widely admired for its plucky survival against the odds and for taking on hijackers.
Olivia Rodrigo wears dress featuring Palestinian tatreez at event for Daisy Chain Fields festival
American singer joins Bella Hadid, Saja Kilani in spotlighting Palestinian heritage through fashion American singer Olivia Rodrigo became the latest global star to bring Palestinian craftsmanship into the fashion spotlight, wearing a handmade dress featuring traditional tatreez embroidery at her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival. She joined a list of other celebrities who have used … Read more
Pakistan demolish India to storm into volleyball semis
Pakistan swept arch-rivals India 3-0 on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the Asian Games men’s volleyball competition and end their opponents’ unbeaten run. Pakistan won 25-19, 25-23, 25-18 at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium to beat India at the Asian Games for the second successive edition. Murad Khan led the way with a match-high … Read more
At least eight students drown at sea in western India
Police said students were swept away after misjudging the water’s depth and strong currents at the beach The students were on a picnic at Diveagar beach in Raigad district of India. PHOTO: PEXELS At least eight students died after drowning at sea in India’s western state of Maharashtra on Thursday, local media reported. The eight … Read more
Why Did the Tennessee Execution Fail?
In the wake of the failed execution on Wednesday night of Christa Pike, a Tennessee woman convicted of murder, medical experts offered several theories that could explain why the two doses of a lethal drug administered to her proved not to be fatal. The likeliest, they said, was that the drug, pentobarbital, poured into tissue … Read more
Egypt Arrests 6 Matsaddash Journalists on Claims of Spreading Disinformation
[The government claims that reporters from Matsaddash, a well-known news outlet that debunks false reports, spread disinformation for the banned Muslim Brotherhood.
A Flashy Zimbabwean Tycoon Who Befriended Presidents Dies in Crash
Wicknell Chivayo was riding in a helicopter with his wife when it plunged into a field. Dogged by corruption allegations, the businessman drew polarizing reactions even in death.
Chinese hackers impersonated ex-US official to steal emails from AI experts
Proofpoint says China-linked hackers have targeted US and Japanese think tanks, firms and universities since 2025 The words “AI Safety”, a keyboard and a robotic hand in this illustration taken September 23, 2026. REUTERS Chinese hackers have been impersonating US AI experts, including a former government official, to try to steal emails from experts in … Read more
Most American Children Are Being Auto-Enrolled in Trump Accounts. What to Know.
[The Trump administration may have just signed up your child — and more than 60 million others — for a 530A savings account (if you haven’t already done so).