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The bill signed by US President Donald Trump targets officials, banks, and a fleet of shadow tankers that transport Russian energy.
Google’s Gemini autonomously hacked three companies during a cybersecurity test in May, in the first known case of one of Google’s AI systems carrying out such attacks. Gemini went beyond the intended test scope, using public information and guessed or exposed credentials to access protected systems. Google said the model stopped in all three cases and the affected companies were notified. Similar testing incidents have also been disclosed by Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI. Source: Reuters

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Macron to convene G7 over energy crisis, says France working to reopen Hormuz French President Emmanuel Macron has said that he would convene a G7 meeting in the coming weeks to coordinate responses to the energy crisis caused by the Iran war, while reiterating France was working to facilitate the peaceful reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Macron said the meeting would focus on coordinating strategic stockpile levels, cooperation on exports and production capacity, and possible releases of str

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $2.68 billion sale of air defense equipment and support to Ukraine. The package includes extended-range air defense systems, mobile launchers, counter-drone radars, spare parts, software and technical support. Ukraine would finance the purchase through European contributions and previously appropriated U.S. Foreign Military Financing.
Tonight, Saudi Arabia issued an early warning over potential danger in Riyadh amid increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthis. Saudi Civil Defence later said the danger had passed in Riyadh and al-Kharj.

The Iran war has cost US$43.6 billion as of this month, the highest official estimate to date, the Pentagon told Congress’ defence oversight panels this week. The cost estimate comes as polls show Americans increasingly oppose the war, partly over its impact on the economy, and the issue is looming large as the November midterm elections approach. The Pentagon’s latest figure comprises US$11.2 billion already obliged for operating expenses – for fuel, combat pay, aircraft, medical care, parts...

María Corina Machado is preparing to return to Venezuela from exile in Panama and push for new presidential elections, despite resistance from some Trump officials who fear her return could destabilize the U.S.-backed interim government. “I cannot lead the process from abroad,” Machado said. “The moment to return has arrived.” She plans to travel across Venezuela, rebuild her movement and prepare for elections in which she intends to run. Her return date remains uncertain, but Machado says sh

The Pentagon is moving ahead with mandatory testosterone screening for male U.S. service members aged 30 and older after temporarily pausing the policy earlier this month. Under new guidelines, testing will be included in periodic health assessments and annual evaluations, with standardized treatment pathways for testosterone deficiencies. Younger troops can request testing voluntarily.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense issued alerts early Saturday warning of potential danger in Riyadh and the nearby city of Al-Kharj before sending an all-clear minutes later, as attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi forces against the Kingdom intensify. A similar alert was also issued in Farasan Islands in the Kingdom's southwest. The nature of the threat was not immediately specified. The alert marked an unusual development for the Saudi capital, where residents received mobile-phone warnings of

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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan together across two days in Washington next week: a White House welcome, a state dinner at which both presidents speak, a private tea, and a tour of the United States’ founding documents. At a briefing late Friday, senior US officials described a state visit built around the two couples: a diplomatic double date, with the hard bargaining underneath. They also hinted that Chinese...

'Explosions heard in Riyadh' as authorities issue and withdraw alert Explosions were heard in Riyadh on Saturday, an AFP journalist reported, after an air raid alert was issued by Saudi Arabian authorities, who have been regularly targeted in recent days by attacks from pro-Iranian Houthis in Yemen. "The area is under a hostile aerial threat," a message received by residents of the Saudi capital read. This is the first time the capital has been directly affected since the conflict in neighbour

Hong Kong civil servants could receive flexible hourly family care leave next year as part of the government’s wider drive to boost birth rates, the South China Morning Post has learned, though business leaders warn the private sector has little incentive to follow suit, citing manpower and financial constraints, especially for smaller firms. Under the “promote fertility” section of Wednesday’s policy address, the government said it would introduce family care leave for its employees to enhance.

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Military expert Andrey Marochko suggested that Nadiya would soon come under the control of the Russian military

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is caught in an energy policy bind with no easy exit. Cutting Russian oil imports to avoid potential new US tariffs could increase fuel prices ahead of key regional elections, or stress government finances. Maintaining such purchases could cripple Indian exports to its largest market. India, the world’s third-largest oil importer and among the biggest buyers of Russian crude, reacted unusually strongly on Thursday to a US congressional bill that would allow...

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Andrey Marochko noted that the Russian army is demonstrating "positive dynamics"

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Separate attacks struck central refugee camps as officials warned Gaza's health sector faces total collapse.

Thousands take to the streets in support of Houthis in Sanaa, Trump extends sanctions on Iran.

Chinese researchers have made early strides in pushing semiconductor processing nodes below 3-nm using older lithography technology, as more advanced extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) tools from ASML remain blocked under US sanctions. The breakthrough marks the latest progress in China’s drive to chart an alternative path to advanced chipmaking amid US export restrictions. Under current export control rules, Dutch equipment giant ASML is barred from selling its state-of-the-art EUV machines.

Turkey revokes licence of Iran's Bank Mellat as US sanctions intensify Turkey has revoked the operating licence of Iran’s Bank Mellat, which remains on the US Treasury’s sanctions list, as Washington intensifies economic pressure on Tehran. Turkey’s Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency’s decision to revoke the bank’s main Istanbul branch’s licence after 44 years did not directly link the move to US sanctions, Al Jazeera reported. The agency cited a provision allowing a licence to be wit

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Mural of Macklemore wrapped in Palestinian flag painted on Gaza ruins Artists in Gaza have painted a mural of Macklemore wrapped in a Palestinian flag on a huge slab of concrete in the ruins of Gaza City, after the US rapper was kicked off Ed Sheeran's upcoming tour for calling for a "Free Palestine". The mural, on a slab that leans against ruined buildings surrounded by rubble, depicts the "Thrift Shop" rapper raising a fist in the air. "Thank you for using your voice for Palestine," it reads.

The legislation also extends existing sanctions on Iran

A RECENT McKinsey report outlines three forces reshaping organisations globally — technology and artificial intelligence (AI), economic and geopolitical disruption, and a changing workforce. These forces may appear less immediate to Pakistani business leaders, who already contend with volatile costs, uncertain demand, disrupted supply chains and regulatory uncertainty, amongst other existential issues. With these new challenges, naturally, the question arises: how prepared are our organisations

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Friday called for stricter accountability in the allocation of state advertising. Chairman of the Committee Senator Sarmad Ali suggested that government advertisements for media organisations not registered with the EOBI should be stopped. The committee decided to seek an in-depth briefing from EOBI on the matter in its upcoming meeting. During discussion on the state of the media sector, Chairman of Committee Senator

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Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge.
As of Friday, the system lists 14 fatalities as occurring during Operation Epic Fury, with an additional four categorized under Overseas Operations.

Yemen governmnet accuses Houthis of attacks on humanitarian facilities Yemen’s Human Rights Ministry accused the Houthis of attacking and looting Saudi-funded humanitarian and medical facilities in al-Khawkhah and other areas along the western coast of the country. The ministry, part of the internationally recognised government based in Aden, said the alleged attacks affected clinics, food and medicine warehouses, as well as water and shelter projects. “These attacks represent a direct targetin
A senior U.S. service member told ABC News that damage to U.S. bases in the Middle East from Iranian attacks could take “decades” to repair. The official, speaking anonymously, said the destruction was far greater than the public was aware of, with some facilities “irreparably damaged” and rebuilding requiring years of construction rather than a quick repair. The Pentagon declined to comment on the assessment. Source: ABC News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked Donald Trump, US senators and House members for approving and signing the law imposing additional sanctions on Russia.

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed a new sanctions bill into law that targets Russia’s leading energy buyers – China and India – just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a state visit. The White House issued a brief statement, saying that the President had “signed into law” the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,” which “authorises and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions on Russia and extends existing sanctions on.

Russian forces struck the city of Sumy and its outskirts with guided aerial bombs on the evening of 18 September. A residential building has been damaged, resulting in two people being killed and eight injured, including two children.
At UNGA next week, Trump will hold his first known face-to-face meeting with Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said.