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Hurricane Trudy Strengthens to Category 3 off Mexico
Hurricane Trudy has intensified to Category 3 south of Mexico, bringing 195 km/h winds and raising the risk of flooding rain, dangerous surf and damaging winds along the Pacific coast.
India Moves Closer to US Trade Deal, Holds Firm on Tariff Advantage
India has finalised the first phase of its trade agreement with the United States, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed. Legal drafting is underway, but New Delhi insists on securing a tariff advantage for Indian exporters before the agreement takes effect.
Trump Seeks Nuclear Talks With Russia and China After Arms Treaty Expires
Donald Trump says Washington is discussing denuclearisation with Russia and China following the expiration of New START. But Beijing has yet to publicly commit to trilateral negotiations, and major differences over nuclear arsenal sizes remain unresolved.
US Targets Iraqi Bank in Fresh Sanctions Against Iran
Washington has imposed fresh sanctions on financial networks accused of moving Iranian oil revenue and providing access to US dollars. An Iraqi bank, offshore lenders and currency exchange operators are among the targets as the US expands its campaign against Tehran.
US Inflation Hits 3.7% as Trump’s Cost-of-Living Problem Deepens
US inflation accelerated to 3.7% in September as gasoline prices surged and real wages declined. With midterm elections approaching, Donald Trump faces growing pressure over living costs while the Federal Reserve weighs whether another interest rate increase is necessary.
Starlink Restrictions Slow Ukrainian Drones Without Warning
Ukraine says sudden Starshield restrictions disrupted attack and interceptor drone missions, causing connection losses and forcing aircraft to slow down. Kyiv is seeking answers from SpaceX, the US and NATO while developing backup links.
China’s Export Surge Sends a Warning Through Global Trade
China’s exports jumped 36.3% in September, showing factory strength while reviving concerns over trade imbalance and pressure on global manufacturing rivals.
Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer, Undergoes Surgery in Rome
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The Vatican reports no surgical complications, but questions remain about the cancer's stage, further treatment and the Pope's forthcoming international engagements.
Saudi-Led Coalition Strikes Sanaa as Houthis Threaten Saudi Oil Facilities
Saudi-led coalition airstrikes struck a fuel storage facility in Yemen's capital after an evacuation warning. The Houthis responded with threats against Saudi oil installations and airports as fighting intensified across Yemen and along its Red Sea coast.
AI Investment Gives Global Trade a Boost Despite Tariffs and Energy Costs
Global trade is receiving a boost from surging investment in artificial intelligence, according to the IMF. Demand for chips, computing equipment and data-centre infrastructure is supporting Asian economies, although questions remain over the long-term returns from AI spending.
Saudi Warning System Went Silent Before Deadly Riyadh Airport Attacks
Saudi Arabia’s emergency-warning system appears to have gone quiet before repeated attacks on King Khalid International Airport, despite remaining active for other hazards.
WMO Warns Strong El Niño Could Push Ocean Heat Higher
WMO says El Niño is strengthening rapidly and may become one of the strongest since 1950, with record Pacific sea-surface temperatures forecast into late 2026.