The Day So Far
Pakistan’s Farmers Squeezed as Rising Costs Eat Into Profits
Rising costs and falling output plague Pakistan's agricultural sector, with farmers facing mounting systemic challenges, reports indicate.
Trump Rallies Behind Maria Bartiromo After Fox News Split
Former President Donald Trump calls Fox News host Maria Bartiromo a "true warrior" and says he cannot believe she is leaving, according to multiple reports citing a Trump statement.
US Clears $5 Billion Saudi Arms Package as Iran Conflict Intensifies
Washington approves major weapons sale to Riyadh as Trump describes Iran conflict as intermittent while US hunts for classified leak source.
Israeli Strikes Kill Four in Lebanon as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates
At least four killed in fresh Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon as overall death toll in the country since 2023 nears 9,000, reports say.
US strikes Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships targeted with ballistic missiles
US Central Command says American forces hit three Iranian crude oil carriers Saturday after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at two Navy warships.
Yemen clashes kill at least 120 as Houthis push toward Red Sea strait
At least 81 killed since September 3 as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels advance toward strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait, triggering mass displacement.
Tunisia's top court upholds convictions of opposition figures in state security case
Tunisia's highest court confirms convictions of opposition figures in state security case, as critics allege judiciary acts under political pressure.
UN votes to replace Mercator map with projection showing Africa's true size
UN General Assembly backs Togo-sponsored resolution to retire Mercator projection, with 164 nations voting for map showing Africa's accurate scale.
Trump Dispatches Kushner, Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv for Weekend Peace Talks
Trump sends envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv this weekend with new peace proposal as talks to end Russia-Ukraine war remain stalled.
Putin says Ukraine aviation warning complicates potential peace deal
Putin acknowledges possibility of Ukraine peace deal but says aviation safety warning from Kyiv complicates negotiations, while Trump signals readiness for summit.
Sydney police minister denies gang violence 'out of control' after two fatal shootings
NSW police minister says force has resources to tackle gangs despite two fatal shootings in consecutive days believed to be mistaken identity cases.
US Mint releases $1 coin featuring Trump, first living president on currency in a century
US Mint issues commemorative $1 coin with Trump's portrait for 250th anniversary, breaking century-old tradition against depicting living presidents on currency.