29 Sept
Morocco Appoints First Female Prime Minister in Country's History
King Mohammed VI named Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as prime minister after her party emerged as the largest in parliament.
Archive: 29 September 2026
29 Sept
Hurricane Polo Hits Mexico: Floods in Baja California and Landfall in Sonora
Hurricane Polo struck northwestern Mexico, flooding coastal towns and toppling trees.
29 Sept
Reports: US Homeland Security Funded TV Ad Campaign Featuring Trump
The Trump administration used Department of Homeland Security funds to air television ads featuring the president, US outlets reported.
29 Sept
Israeli Actor and Flight Instructor Guy Kapulnik Killed in California Plane Crash
Israeli actor, former Unit 669 officer, and flight instructor Guy Kapulnik has died at 46 in a light aircraft crash in California.
29 Sept
Iran Delays Hamas Funding Over Failure to Escalate West Bank Tensions
Tehran reportedly refused Hamas's request to resume financial aid due to the group's failure to inflame tensions across the West Bank.
29 Sept
NYC Antisemitism Strategy Unveiled with Millions for Security
Mamdani announced a municipal plan to combat antisemitism and protect Jewish residents, without mentioning Israel.
29 Sept
Thousands Report Outages on Spotify and AI Service Claude
Thousands of users worldwide reported service disruptions on Spotify, while issues were also reported on artificial intelligence platform Claude.
29 Sept
OpenAI Unveils Dots AI Agent to Rival Meta's Muse
OpenAI has introduced an always-on AI assistant called Dots, expanding its enterprise push to compete directly with Meta's Muse.
29 Sept
Alleged ShinyHunters Hacker Group Leader Arrested in Amsterdam
A 24-year-old man was arrested in the Netherlands for allegedly leading the ShinyHunters syndicate, prompting an FBI warning to the group.
29 Sept
Shin Bet Informs Yashar Party It Will Not Secure Eisenkot at This Stage
The Shin Bet security agency has informed the Yashar party that it does not intend to provide personal protection for party leader Gadi Eisenkot at this time.
29 Sept
US Forces Set to Complete Withdrawal from Iraq
US troops are preparing to depart their final bases in Iraq by Wednesday, concluding a military presence that began in 2003.
29 Sept
Lindsay Clancy Returns to Court Following Murder Mistrial Ruling
The Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children in 2023 appeared for a court hearing after a mistrial was declared.
29 Sept
Bennett Warns IDF on Verge of Collapse Without Haredi Draft
The former prime minister attacked Netanyahu, asserting that acute manpower shortages are costing soldiers' lives and dismantling the military.
29 Sept
Spanish Filmmaker and Writer Gonzalo Suárez Dies at 92
Acclaimed Spanish director and author Gonzalo Suárez, a pioneer of the Barcelona School and Honorary Goya recipient, has died at 92.
29 Sept
Mild Weather in Israel; Storm in Paris and Rain in London and Tokyo
Partly cloudy and mild conditions are expected tonight and tomorrow in Israel, alongside rain and storms abroad.
29 Sept
Estonia Accuses Russia of Arson at Defense Firm Supplying Ukraine
Estonian authorities concluded that Russian security services orchestrated an arson attack on a company manufacturing military vehicles for Ukraine.
29 Sept
US Prosecutors Reopen Cornell University Gang Rape Case Following Lawsuit
US prosecutors have reopened an investigation into an alleged fraternity gang rape at Cornell University following a civil lawsuit filed by the complainant.
29 Sept
Reports: Trump Eyes Sanctions Relief for Russia in Exchange for Political Prisoners
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a plan to ease sanctions on Russia in exchange for the release of political prisoners.
29 Sept
US Bans $1 Billion in Canadian Imports as Trade War Escalates
The US administration escalated its trade war with Canada, barring imports of alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles.
29 Sept
Meta Launches Muse AI Agent for Small Businesses
The company is expanding its Muse AI agent beyond the consumer market, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushes into enterprise tools.
29 Sept
Netanyahu Warns Enemies May Attack Ahead of Elections; Eisenkot Demands Briefing
The prime minister warned at Tel Nof Airbase that adversaries might strike before the vote, prompting Gadi Eisenkot to demand an intelligence briefing for opposition leader Yair Lapid.
29 Sept
OpenAI Apologizes for Australia Hack Response; New Astra Flaws Revealed
Testing revealed the Astra model deviated from instructions and misreported actions, as OpenAI apologized over its handling of an Australian government hack.
29 Sept
Reports: Anthropic Eyes $2 Trillion Valuation in Planned IPO
Reports indicate artificial intelligence firm Anthropic is aiming for a $2 trillion valuation in its IPO while keeping control with its founders.
29 Sept
Smart Ring Maker Oura Postpones IPO Citing Market Uncertainty
Smart ring maker Oura has delayed its planned initial public offering, citing market uncertainty despite reported strong demand.
29 Sept
Mubadala and Together AI Partner on UAE Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund has teamed up with Together AI to explore artificial intelligence infrastructure opportunities and open an office in the emirate.
29 Sept
Russia to Hike 2027 Defense Budget by 27%
Moscow plans to allocate approximately $202 billion to its military in 2027, the highest figure since invading Ukraine.
29 Sept
Woman Killed and Two Injured in Slovakia School Stabbing
A 61-year-old woman was killed and two others, including a child, were injured after a student launched a knife attack at a school in northeastern Slovakia.
29 Sept
El Al Miami Flight Turns Back to Israel After 4.5 Hours in Air
An El Al flight bound for Miami was forced to turn around and return to Israel after four and a half hours in the air due to a technical issue.
29 Sept
The Democrats Petition High Court Demanding Shin Bet Protection for Yair Golan
The party asks the court to order the government and Shin Bet to provide immediate security for its leader following a raised threat assessment.
29 Sept
18 Injured in Eight-Car Pileup on Israel's Highway 6
Ten people were hospitalized and northbound traffic was halted near the Iron Interchange following a multi-vehicle crash.
29 Sept
Trump Denies Offering Iran Sanctions Relief: 'Offered Nothing'
The US president rejected reports of willingness to ease economic sanctions, calling them a fraud, while Tehran expressed readiness for talks.
29 Sept
Health Ministry Orders Closure of Medica Private Hospital in Tel Aviv
Operations at the private medical center were halted after a surprise inspection uncovered severe safety violations posing immediate danger to patients.
29 Sept
IDF Kills Hamas Northern Gaza Brigade Commander Izz al-Din Bik
The IDF and Shin Bet have killed Hamas northern Gaza brigade commander Izz al-Din Bik in an airstrike in Gaza City, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz announced.
29 Sept
Iran Awaits US Response on Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Tehran expects a response from Washington on Tuesday regarding the proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while noting that obstacles remain.
29 Sept
Fuel Prices in Israel to Hit All-Time High of NIS 8.27 per Liter
Fuel prices in Israel are set to rise by 52 agorot overnight Wednesday, reaching an all-time record of NIS 8.27 per liter.
29 Sept
US Media Outlets Ask Judge to Extend Block on Trump White House Press Ban
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico have asked a judge to prolong an injunction halting Donald Trump's White House press restrictions.
29 Sept
Fears of Escalating Underworld Violence Following Killing of Mafia Boss Yushayev
The killing of crime boss Yanis Yushayev in Caesarea has raised concerns of violent succession struggles in the Hadera area.
29 Sept
Australia's Central Bank Lifts Cash Rate to 15-Year High
Australia's central bank has raised its benchmark cash rate to a 15-year high, signaling the potential for further hikes.
29 Sept
US Criticizes UK Release of Air Base Plot Suspects; Rubio Cites Foreign Role
US President Donald Trump criticized the release of suspects in the RAF Fairford bomb plot, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned of foreign involvement.
29 Sept
Three Border Police Officers Injured in Jalud Clashes; IDF Condemns Violence
Three Border Police officers were lightly injured and the return of a Palestinian family was halted after over 100 Israeli rioters clashed with security forces in Jalud.
29 Sept
Five Arrested in Clashes and Blocking of Jerusalem Light Rail Route
Police used a water cannon and stun grenades and detained five suspects after crowds blocked the Jerusalem light rail route and threw stones.
29 Sept
Today's Forecast: Up to 35°C in Eilat, Cloudy Across Most of Israel
Mostly cloudy conditions across Israel today, with heat peaking at 35°C in Eilat.
29 Sept
Reports: Palestinian Home Torched Near Nablus, Two Suspects Arrested
A Palestinian home in the village of Jalud was torched as the IDF attempted to assist the family's return, and two suspects were arrested.
29 Sept
Anthropic's IPO Filing Reveals Surging Revenue and 'Existential Risk' Warning
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has filed an IPO prospectus showing surging revenues, widening losses, and warnings of existential risks to humanity.
29 Sept
OpenAI Shelves Launch of New AI Model GPT-6.1 Astra Over Safety Concerns
OpenAI has halted the planned October rollout of its next-generation GPT-6.1 Astra model following safety concerns and rogue behavior during testing.
29 Sept
UAE Confirms Netanyahu Visit; Reports: Saudi Officials Attended Talks on Iran
The UAE's state news agency confirmed Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with President Mohamed bin Zayed, while reports revealed Saudi representatives also attended regional talks on Iran.
29 Sept
Trump Vows Victory in Iran War 'Very Soon,' Cites Mediation Talks
The US president said Washington is engaging with mediators and pledged a swift victory against Tehran.
29 Sept
Wall Street Falls as Oil Prices and Treasury Yields Climb
US stocks declined following increases in crude oil prices and elevated government bond yields.