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Erdogan proposes Turkey SCO membership after NATO summit
Turkish President Erdogan has proposed full Turkish membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, less than two months after Turkey hosted the NATO summit, in a move that positions Ankara to le
Trump-Xi summit bade farewell to ‘China plus one’
Trump's red-carpet hosting of Xi Jinping — including a personal greeting at Joint Base Andrews — formalizes the collapse of the 'China+1' decoupling consensus, as corporate America's deep reliance on
GOP Reps Push Trump to Sanction Russian Refinery in Serbia
Two House Republicans are pressing the Trump administration to reinstate sanctions on a Russian-owned refinery in Serbia, signaling growing GOP dissent over the president’s foreign policy approach.
Brent Surges Past $107 as Trump Rejects Iran Plan
Oil prices surged more than 3 percent after Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days in exchange for sanctions relief, frozen-funds release, and an end to the US
U.S. Treasury Yields Rise as Global Bond Selloff Resumes
U.S. Treasury yields climbed on Monday as renewed pressure on global government bonds, driven by rising oil prices and persistent inflation fears, lifted yields across the U.S., U.K., and Europe.
Prospectors File 16 Claims on Opened Bears Ears Land
Within hours of Trump shrinking Bears Ears National Monument by roughly 90 percent, prospectors staked 16 mining claims on the newly opened land, with a single Moab family business accounting for 13 o
Maine Senate Race Key to Congressional Control
The Canada-U.S. trade war is coinciding with a tight U.S. Senate race in Maine, whose outcome will help determine which party controls Congress for the remainder of Donald Trump's presidency.
South Korea takes in North Korean soldiers from Ukraine
Two North Korean soldiers captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine have been transferred to South Korea, where they are undergoing security screening and could be granted protection under defector laws
China cuts U.S. farm tariffs but spares soybeans
China's Commerce Ministry rolled out tariff cuts on a broad slate of U.S. agricultural imports on Monday, but conspicuously excluded soybeans, which still carry an extra 10% levy that traders say priv
Trump-Linked Powerus Inks Pakistan Drone Deal
Powerus, a six-month-old US defense startup with Trump-family investors, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pakistani Army to provide Ukrainian-derived interceptor drones, alarming India an
India Top Court Rebukes Government on Food Label Delays
India's Supreme Court publicly rebuked the government on Sept 28 for taking too long to implement red warning labels on packaged foods high in salt, sugar, or fat, demanding faster action as the count
Russian strikes kill eight, injure dozens across Ukraine
Russian missile and drone strikes hit apartment buildings, a children's centre, and infrastructure across multiple Ukrainian cities over the weekend, killing at least eight and wounding dozens as Mosc
What is Switzerland’s ‘neutrality initiative’? | Explained
Swiss voters on September 27, 2026 overwhelmingly rejected a referendum that would have hardened Switzerland's neutrality in the Constitution, including barring sanctions against warring states like R
South Korea Demands Apology Over North Korean POW Transfer
South Korea demanded an apology from Ukraine after Kyiv publicly disclosed the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war, with Seoul also summoning Ukraine's envoy in protest.
Foiled UK base bomb threat probed for Iran link
UK police are investigating an alleged bomb threat with a possible Iran link against a base hosting U.S. Air Force aircraft. A security expert said the foiled plot signals a wider threat to U.S. milit
Iran FM: Open to Diplomacy, Warns of 'Apocalyptic War'
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said his country is open to "real diplomacy" but ready for an "apocalyptic war" if the US attacks again, after Washington rejected a seven-day roadmap to end the
Brent Tops $108 as Trump Rejects Iran Hormuz Deal
Brent crude surged past $108 a barrel after Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, rattling global markets with rising yields, a bond selloff, and slipping Dow futures.
Egypt Warned Netanyahu Before Oct. 7 Attack
Egypt warned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of an impending attack before October 7, the Wall Street Journal reports, directly contradicting Netanyahu's stated narrative of ignorance about the Hamas
Trump delays Iran war decisions until after midterms
President Trump is deferring major decisions on the Iran war until after the November 3 midterm elections, aligning military strategy with domestic political timing as rising costs and voter pressure
Ethiopia Accuses Egypt, Sudan of Backing Anti-Abiy Alliance
Ethiopia has accused Egypt and Sudan of backing an armed alliance against Prime Minister Abiy, while seven Ethiopian armed groups separately announced an anti-government coalition.
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