Russian Drone Strike Hits Train Near Polish Border
Russian drone strikes hit a passenger train and a service station in Yahodyn, western Ukraine, just two kilometers from the Polish border, drawing strong condemnation from Kyiv…
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Prediction Markets Draw Wall Street As Trader Edge Shrinks
Prediction markets are drawing deeper professional liquidity and institutional volume.
Trump Urges Zelensky to Stop Targeting Russian Diesel Refineries
United States President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday to halt strikes on Russian diesel refineries, blaming the attacks for a global fuel…
Israel Culture Minister Threatens to Revoke Citizenship of NAZA Filmmakers
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar vowed on Sunday to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their Gaza documentary NAZA won the Special Jury…
Russian Strike Near Boris Johnson and David Petraeus Sparks Escalation Warning
Russian strikes hit a train near the Ukraine-Poland border on September 13, 2026, moments after high-profile Western officials, including former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson…
Mid-Autumn Mooncakes Return With Traditional and Modern Flavors in Asia
As the Sept 25, 2026, Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, traditional bakeries in Beijing and inventive pastry makers in Singapore are rolling out seasonal offerings ranging from…
Bayeux Tapestry Makes Historic First Trip to UK for British Museum Exhibit
Nearly 1,000 years after its creation, the Bayeux Tapestry left France for the first time, opening to crowds at the British Museum in London on September 10, 2026.
Trump Urges Ukraine to Halt Russian Refinery Strikes Over Diesel Shortage
President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to halt long-range strikes on Russian oil refineries amid a escalating wave of drone and missile attacks that struck near high-profile Western…
Kazakhstan Holds Snap Election for New Unicameral Kurultai Legislature
Voters went to the polls in Kazakhstan on Sunday for a snap parliamentary election following a major overhaul of the country’s legislative system.
Trump Denies Iran Talks as Strait of Hormuz Standoff Deepens
President Donald Trump declared no talks are taking place with Iran while insisting the Strait of Hormuz is open, directly contradicting Tehran’s assertion that the vital shipping…
SA Fuel Prices: October Hikes Set to Break All-Time Records
South African motorists face record fuel price hikes in October 2026, driven by Brent crude surging past $100 a barrel amid Middle East conflicts and local refining shortages.
Russia Open to New Ukraine Peace Proposals Reflecting Ground Realities
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov announced that Moscow is open to fresh peace proposals on Ukraine that reflect ground realities, while South Korean leader Lee Jae…