Sikh Truck Driver Stabbed 17 Times at Wyoming Rest Area
A 28-year-old Punjabi Sikh truck driver from Sacramento was stabbed 17 times at a Wyoming rest area, following a Department of Homeland Security social media post targeting Sikh…
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Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 1.25% Amid Rising Inflation
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25 percent on Friday, September 18, 2026, reaching a 31-year high.
Russia Votes in Tightly Controlled Duma Election Amid War Fatigue
As Russia holds a tightly controlled parliamentary vote from September 18 to 20, President Vladimir Putin’s approval rating has slipped to 66.9% amid growing war fatigue…
Houthi Red Sea Offensive Disrupts Oil Supplies and Spikes Fuel Prices
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have advanced along the Red Sea coast in a major territorial offensive, seizing key islands near the Bab el-Mandeb strait and striking Saudi…
Canada Welcomes EU Associate Membership Proposal From von der Leyen
During the State of the Union address on Wednesday, European Union President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the first-ever associate member of the bloc.
Federal Reserve Considers Rate Hikes as Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Inflation
Global central banks face mounting inflation pressures as geopolitical conflict and energy costs drive policymakers toward potential interest rate hikes.
Houthi Forces Seize Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Threatening Global Oil Shipping
Yemen’s Houthi movement has seized control of the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait and coastal territory following a lightning advance.
France Refuses to Reveal Partners Who Requested Usmanov’s Sanctions Removal
France has refused to disclose the international partners who demanded the removal of Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov from European Union sanctions lists.
Trump administration approves sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
The United States State Department has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, clearing a major hurdle for the kingdom while drawing…
Ireland Boycotts Eurovision for Second Year Over Gaza Crisis
Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ has announced it will boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for a second consecutive year, citing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and…
US Seeks Congressional Approval for $24.3B F-35 Jet Sale to Saudi Arabia
The United States State Department has asked lawmakers to clear a potential 24.3 billion dollar sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
Russia and China Veto UN Resolution to Monitor Iran Sanctions
Russia and China used their veto power at the United Nations Security Council to block a United States-backed resolution that would have extended the mandate of the independent…