Iran’s increasing attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz have made October one of the most violent months in the waterway since the war began, as Tehran looks to exploit US President Donald Trump’s political vulnerability ahead of midterm elections. Two Emirati cargo vessels sank in the past 24 ...
US Treasury says big banks discriminated on political groundsUS Treasury says big banks discriminated on political grounds
The US Treasury’s “debanking” probe found that the largest American banks had denied services to customers based on political considerations, in a boost to conservatives’ campaign against institutions’ perceived biases. US President Donald Trump ordered the inquiry last year after he accused banks of discriminating against him, and sued JPMorgan ...
Ukraine’s leader says US is not on ‘right side of history’Ukraine’s leader says US is not on ‘right side of history’
Ukraine’s leader said he felt betrayed by US President Donald Trump, blaming Washington and Elon Musk’s SpaceX for cutting off Kyiv’s Starlink use on Wednesday. “This is not the right side of history,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Piers Morgan, as relations between the two countries deteriorated. Kyiv and its allies fear ...
OpenAI employee arrested over office buggingOpenAI employee arrested over office bugging
The FBI on Tuesday said it arrested an OpenAI employee who was fired after allegedly bugging the startup’s office. The evidence against Abdulrahman Alfozan — a Saudi national who holds ties to Riyadh’s business elite — included chatbot logs about how to install recording devices, authorities said, rekindling fears over ...
Israel blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace boardIsrael blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace board
Exclusive: Israel has not permitted US-led project to house 150 international troops to move forward Israel is refusing to allow a key military outpost project for Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to proceed in Gaza, the Guardian has learned. In early August, the Board of Peace, the international organization authorized ...
Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speedsMusk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds
Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield “missions”. ...
Student protesters attack government buildings in AlbaniaStudent protesters attack government buildings in Albania
Buildings were set alight on the second day of demonstrations from thousands of students who want better university conditions and job prospects. ...
Pope walking and recovering ‘as expected’ after surgery, doctors sayPope walking and recovering ‘as expected’ after surgery, doctors say
The 71-year-old Pope was diagnosed with lung cancer after the 90-minute procedure on Tuesday. ...
US inflation rises more than expected – here’s what is happening with pricesUS inflation rises more than expected – here’s what is happening with prices
The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs. ...
Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelinesGermany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines
Four years after the attacks, Serhii Kuznetsov appears in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia’s gas pipelines to Germany. ...