SocietyThe Trump Avenue sign at Whitestone Drive in Ottawa’s Central Park neighbourhood has disappeared. It went missing two days after city council voted to change the street’s name.
SocietyThe Trump Avenue sign at Whitestone Drive in Ottawa’s Central Park neighbourhood has disappeared. It went missing two days after city council voted to change the street’s name.
WorldA dangerous storm is prompting evacuations across the U.S. Northeast, while Hurricane Nolo heads toward Hawaii. New details have also emerged about two college students found dead at the University of Mississippi.
WorldThe army chiefs of Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia meet in Riyadh. Hüseyin Alptekin, an international security expert and professor at the National Defence University, discusses the Mecca Pact and the gathering.
WorldFox News’s Jesse Watters looks back at the Trump–Xi meeting and addresses the ties between China and Iran.
WorldMillions are preparing for a major nor’easter moving into the U.S. Northeast. The storm is expected to batter the coastline with waves reaching 6 to 12 feet high.
WorldThomas Warrick, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and former US deputy assistant secretary for counterterrorism, says Iran’s seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is not a genuine diplomatic opening. He warns it could force Washington to surrender leverage, including frozen assets and sanctions, without assurance that both sides agree on what reopening the strait means.
Politics5:19Robert Manning, a Distinguished Fellow with the Strategic Foresight Hub and the Stimson Center’s China Program, analyzes the Trump-Xi meeting and the state of US-China relations. Trump described Xi’s visit as “very positive.”
EconomyFollowing the National Stock Exchange of India's blockbuster IPO and market debut, CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan outlined opportunities beyond derivatives. He said the exchange plans to expand into commodities, bonds and gold-linked products while widening participation in India's capital markets.
WorldHurricane Nolo is heading toward Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and the potential for catastrophic flooding. NBC News reports on the dangerous storm’s expected impact.
PoliticsIndia’s Cockroach Janta Party is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and threatening renewed protests if he refuses to step down. Party founder Abhijeet Dipke delivered the ultimatum at a New Delhi press conference.
WorldOmid Memarian, senior Iran analyst and communications director at DAWN, examines Iran’s seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the related ceasefire talks.
CultureEd Sheeran’s weekend shows were cancelled because of weather. Meanwhile, Macklemore says he is launching his own tour after being removed as an opener for Sheeran’s U.S. dates, with all proceeds going to organizations supporting Palestinians.
PoliticsXi Jinping’s three-day state visit ended on September 25 after Donald Trump hosted him with elaborate protocol, including a personal airport welcome, a White House ceremony, a state dinner and tea. Yu Maochun said the arrangements reflected comprehensive US-China strategic competition while showcasing American military technology and democratic values to Beijing.
WorldYears of war and displacement are pushing families and public services in Yemen’s Taiz to the brink. Government figures issued this month put the displaced population above 83,000, or about 11,000 families, straining scarce resources. Damaged water networks have driven residents toward costly tankers, while power cuts have made solar energy essential. Housing is also a major challenge.
WorldDrone strikes and a collapsing currency are worsening the suffering inflicted on Sudan’s civilians by the war. The finance minister acknowledges that people on fixed salaries are particularly affected, and says both the conflict and reconstruction need substantial foreign currency.
World11:41Moscow is sending mixed signals: Russia says it is open to trilateral peace talks with the US and Ukraine, while new intelligence suggests it may intensify hybrid warfare in Europe in the coming months. Former NATO representative to Russia John Lough discusses Vladimir Putin’s potential next move and why it may happen now.
Tech“The Five” debates Instagram’s feature that allows users to blur their partners’ faces in photos.
TechMeta’s personal AI agent, Muse, can book trips, make purchases and place calls for users. Since its launch, it has led US app download charts, with its features distinguishing it from competing products.
PoliticsDonald Trump gave Xi Jinping a lavish welcome in Washington, but expectations for a major breakthrough were already low. With both presidents under domestic pressure, the summit focused on how much changed in US-China ties—and how much was intended to show their own audiences who held the upper hand on trade, technology and Taiwan.
PoliticsIn an interview before the U.S.-China leaders’ summit, Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart said U.S. foreign policy must center on national security. He said Washington must engage with a powerful China, while approaching any agreement with Beijing according to “distrust and verify.”
WorldThe Pentagon has quietly added 37 American troops to its wounded list for the conflict with Iran, categorizing them under the vague label “overseas operations.” The update came as President Trump warmly hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping, while sources said China has shared intelligence and technology that helps Iran target US troops.
SocietySeven months after a high-school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., killed eight people, most of them children, new disturbing details have emerged. A U.S. media investigation alleges ChatGPT helped “coach” the shooter’s violent fantasies and bypass safety features.
SocietySome retirement communities charge large entrance fees, with deposits sometimes refunded to surviving family members after a resident dies. Families in Texas are still owed millions of dollars after one facility filed for bankruptcy, raising fears that residents could lose their life savings.
WorldTwo men were arrested in an investigation involving people seen emerging from a sewer on New York City’s Upper East Side, court records show. The arrests follow months of viral videos depicting men entering and leaving manholes across the city.