NATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace
The incident came less than a day after NATO leaders pledged that strikes close to the alliance's territory would drive the trans-Atlantic organization to increase support for Kyiv.
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Israel is 'dismantling Palestinian life' says Israeli human rights group
One of the country's leading human rights organizations says Israel is dismantling all aspects of Palestinian life at a breakneck rate. The group has extensively documented what it says are the mechanisms Israel has used to "ethnically cleanse" the West Bank of Palestinians.
The producer of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer's tip for finding a hit? Don't look for one
Theatre producer Francesca Moody has a remarkable record of spotting shows that go on to have wide success. At the Edinburgh Fringe festival, she told NPR about what she looks for in a performance.
Key leaders sound the alarm on AI. And, Iran-Gulf diplomacy hits a setback
Some key leaders at artificial intelligence companies call for a slowdown in AI development. And, Iran-Gulf diplomacy hits a setback as talks in Oman are delayed.
Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO's call to curb China's AI development
China's Foreign Ministry called the Anthropic CEO's warning about the dangers of Chinese-developed AI "fearmongering," as the Chinese and U.S. leaders prepare to meet in Washington later this month.
Morning news brief
Industry leaders call for AI development to slow down to ensure safety, Trump to campaign for GOP candidates ahead of midterms, Iranian officials say a meeting with the Gulf States has been postponed.
Talks between Iran and Gulf states to discuss Strait of Hormuz postponed
Iranian officials say a meeting with Gulf states to discuss the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed, dealing a blow to efforts to reopen the strait.
Indonesia searches for 129 people missing after ferry capsizes in the Java Sea
Indonesian authorities intensified on Monday a search for people missing after a ferry overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea. At least six passengers were killed and 129 people are still missing.
Russian drone hits train near Ukraine-Poland border soon after dignitaries passed through
A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after senior visiting officials, including the former prime ministers of the U.K. and Sweden, passed through.
World leaders gathered for the annual BRICS summit. Here are the takeaways
India hosted the an annual summit which gathered leaders from 28 countries, including the presidents of China and Iran. Though, the U.S. was notably absent.
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Oil’s next test: Saudi Arabia races to restore a key safety valve for prices
Analysts warn oil prices could rally sharply if the pipeline remains offline beyond an estimated five-to-seven-day inventory cushion.
Iranian foreign minister will head to China for talks, as Pentagon reveals financial cost of war
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi will visit China on Wednesday for talks, Beijing's foreign ministry announced on Tuesday.
China's August retail sales miss forecast while investment slump deepens, piling pressure on Beijing
China's investment slump deepened, retail sales growth slowed further in August while industrial output blew past estimates as Beijing warns of supply-demand imbalance.
10-year Treasury yield rises to highest since 2007 as Fed rate-hike expectations rise
The sell-off in U.S. government debt is deepening as investors increasingly price in an interest rate hike this week.
Wealthy Chinese, tech talent confront tighter borders as Beijing widens exit controls
China's new border-control regulations are designed to keep two of its most valuable assets from leaving the country: money and talent.
What to watch as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before Congress
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent may face questions on rising energy prices, Federal Reserve policy, government debt and the Trump team's economic agenda.
Oil extends gains, Brent crude nears $108 following Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
Oil extended gains amid reports of fresh Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and attacks by Iran on ships in the Gulf.
U.S. seeks to seize $61 million of crypto it claims are proceeds from Iranian petroleum sales to Chinese buyers
Two Chinese companies, are alleged to have used trading accounts in Binance to launder the illicit proceeds and funnel the funds to Tehran or its proxies.
Warren to rip Clarity Act on Senate floor ahead of key preliminary vote
Sen. Elizabeth Warren will call the latest Clarity Act ethics proposal blessed by Trump a "weak fig leaf."
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to lift block on U.S. Postal Service mail-in ballots rule
Justice Brett Kavanaugh said that applying the U.S. Postal Service rule in the 2026 midterm elections "would be arbitrary and capricious."
Samsung backs Nvidia AI chip rival in $230 million funding round as GPU alternatives boom
Dutch startup Euclyd raised the funding in a round co-led by Samsung, Somerset Capital Partners, the Scaleup Europe Fund and Innovation Industries.
Broadcom CEO addresses Anthropic's slowdown push, says AI revenue targets haven't changed
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said demand for AI infrastructure remains strong despite growing concerns about increasingly powerful models.
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after three-month health absence
The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican is back in Washington after a fall, hospitalization, pneumonia and weeks of rehabilitation kept him away from the Senate.
Trump-linked super PAC reports roughly $21 million in spending across key midterm races
President Donald Trump's political wartiest has spent much of the 2026 midterm election campaign cycle on the sidelines despite pleas from Republicans.
Treasury hits Russia's VTB Bank with new sanctions over Iran ties
The new Russian bank sanctions follow a small handful of other actions that the Trump administration has taken since vowing to inflict "economic D-Day" on Iran.
Trump phones Nvidia’s Huang at All-In Summit, calls data center opposition a ‘hoax’
President Trump has been using his social media site to sound off on Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's suggestion that the AI industry slow its pace of development.
Not all tech is under fire in Monday's selling, while investors seek refuge in defensive stocks
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Trump goes scorched earth on AI warnings, raging about data center opposition and regulation
The Trump administration has encouraged AI's rapid growth and the development of data centers as it seeks an insurmountable tech edge over China.