25 Sept
US appeals court rules Pentagon can blacklist AI firm Anthropic
A federal appeals court panel in Washington has upheld the Defense Department's decision to blacklist artificial intelligence company Anthropic.
Archive: 25 September 2026
25 Sept
Fed's Hammack Warns Public Inflation Expectations Could Worsen
Federal Reserve official Beth Hammack warned that shifting public inflation expectations pose the biggest economic risk.
25 Sept
ECB's Vujcic Warns Energy Shock Could Reignite Inflation
European Central Bank Governing Council member Boris Vujcic has warned that energy market shocks could keep inflation elevated.
25 Sept
Berlin's Left Party Approves Exploratory Talks with Greens and SPD
The leadership of Die Linke in Berlin has voted to launch exploratory coalition talks with the Greens and the Social Democrats.
25 Sept
Wall Street Gains as Investors Eye US-Iran Ties and Bond Yields
US stock indices advanced as markets monitored geopolitical developments in the Middle East alongside shifts in government bond yields.
25 Sept
Xi Invites Trump to Visit China in November
China's president concluded his Washington visit and invited his US counterpart to continue talks in Beijing.
25 Sept
Crypto Exchange Bitget Pauses Withdrawals After $350 Million Hack
Bitget suspended withdrawals following a $350 million theft that pushed North Korea's reported cryptocurrency haul past $1 billion.
25 Sept
US Stocks Rise and Oil Falls Following Iranian Proposal on Strait of Hormuz
US equity indexes gained while crude oil prices tumbled following a conditional proposal by Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
25 Sept
Xi Wraps Up Washington Visit with Trump Yielding Few Concrete Results
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his Washington visit with Donald Trump with few achievements announced.
25 Sept
Ultraviolette leads weekly startup funding in Asia
Startup Ultraviolette led weekly funding rounds in Asia, which totaled approximately $110 million.
25 Sept
Russia: Political Analyst Alexander Kynev Arrested on Drug Charges
A Moscow court has ordered the pre-trial detention of election expert Alexander Kynev days after legislative elections.
25 Sept
Reports: Manchester City Found Guilty of 114 Out of 115 EPL Charges
According to foreign media reports, English football club Manchester City has been found guilty of nearly all Premier League charges and faces severe penalties.
25 Sept
Mild Weather Across Israel; Heavy Rain Expected in Tokyo and New York
Comfortable, partly cloudy conditions will prevail across Israel tonight and tomorrow, while rain hits New York and Tokyo.
25 Sept
Fears of Renewed Civil War in Ethiopia Amid Fresh Clashes in Tigray
Renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region has sparked fears of a return to war, prompting residents to panic buy supplies.
25 Sept
ASML Reports Selling ‘Absolutely Nothing’ in Europe in 2026
Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML reported that its revenue share in Europe fell to zero percent, calling on the EU to help stimulate demand.
25 Sept
Romania: Former Judge Andrea Chiș Nominated as Justice Minister
Coalition parties in Romania have agreed to nominate former judge Andrea Chiș as justice minister in Siegfried Mureșan's incoming government.
25 Sept
Suspected AI Use: Goncourt Academy Drops Novel from Selection
The French literary institution removed Thélyson Orélien’s debut novel from its prize shortlist over AI allegations, which the publisher strongly denies.
25 Sept
Brazil Rescues 1-1 Draw Against Australia with Last-Gasp Goal
In its first match since the 2026 World Cup, Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw by Australia after scoring on the final play.
25 Sept
Volkswagen and Audi Recall Nearly Three Million Vehicles Over Steering Defect
Germany's transport authority has announced a global recall affecting millions of cars due to the risk of steering failure.
25 Sept
Pope Leo XIV Arrives in France for Official Visit
The leader of the Catholic Church landed in France for a four-day visit, declaring his intention to promote peace.
25 Sept
Strait of Hormuz Vessel Traffic Drops to Nine
Maritime tracking data indicates traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to just nine vessels.
25 Sept
Bond Markets Stabilize: European Yields Ease as US Rates Climb
The global sell-off in government debt slowed, while US mortgage rates reached 7%.
25 Sept
Cultural Diplomacy: Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump Meet in Washington
China's first lady Peng Liyuan visited a Washington museum alongside Melania Trump, in an event highlighting cultural diplomacy between the two nations.
25 Sept
Trump-Xi Summit: Positive Tone but Core Disputes Remain Unresolved
US and Chinese leaders voiced a desire to cooperate, but no major breakthroughs were reported on key issues such as trade and Taiwan.
25 Sept
Zagreb Footballer Arrested on Croatian Motorway with 14 kg of Marijuana
A 26-year-old player whose parents are police officers was detained after narcotics were found inside his car.
25 Sept
Oil Pulls Back: WTI Dips Below $92 on Iran Talks
WTI crude fell below $92 a barrel as talks concerning Iran eased immediate global supply jitters.
25 Sept
A Fresh Crater on the Moon and a Black Hole in Omega Centauri
A NASA orbiter spots a new lunar crater, Hubble finds black hole hints in a giant cluster, and satellites track Hurricane Polo.
25 Sept
First State Visit in 18 Years: Pope Arrives in France
The Pope has begun a four-day tour of France, with scheduled stops and addresses in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz.
25 Sept
Man Wounded in 2024 Trump Rally Assassination Attempt Dies
Jim Copenhaver, 76, who was severely injured in the Pennsylvania rally shooting, has passed away.
25 Sept
California: Lithium Battery Fire Stabilizes, Evacuations Remain
Firefighters in California made progress containing a lithium battery fire in La Verne, but evacuation orders remain in place as danger persists.
25 Sept
Today's Forecast: Up to 35°C in Eilat
Clear to partly cloudy skies across Israel with high heat in Eilat, while rain is expected in New York and Tokyo.