Trump Waives Key Russia Sanctions Under Graham Act, Citing National Interests
President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving major sanctions and tariffs on Russia mandated by the Lindsey O. Graham…
France Sees Half‑Million Protesters as Cost‑of‑Living Demonstrations Turn Violent
More than half a million people protested across France on October 17‑18, 2026, leading to hundreds of arrests as demonstrations…
NVIDIA Announces RTX Spark Laptops Launching October 16, 2026 with Blackwell GPU and Grace CPU
NVIDIA confirmed that its RTX Spark‑powered Windows laptops will be available beginning October 16, 2026, from leading OEM partners, combining…
Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel Kill Five on Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Security forces use helicopters to rescue dozens of people as the two storms damage infrastructure and cause flash floodingAt least…
World Bank and IMF Open Annual Meetings in Bangkok as Growth Forecast and AI Capex Steal the Agenda
BANGKOK, October 12 — The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank opened their annual meetings in Bangkok this week,…
Trump says Putin agreed to supply Russian diesel to U.S. and global markets
President Donald Trump said Friday he had concluded a "highly successful discussion" with Russian President Vladimir Putin in which Moscow…
South African jurist Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, the 85-year-old South African jurist,…
Pacific Islands Push Climate Finance From Pledges to Payouts Ahead of COP31
NADI, Fiji, October 10 — Pacific island nations closed a week of pre-COP31 climate negotiations in Fiji with a familiar…
Protesters blame ‘vulture funds’ for Spain’s housing crisis
Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.
Pacific Scientists Join Australia’s Landmark Ocean and Climate Voyage Ahead of Fiji Pre-COP
SUVA, October 2 — Australia’s national science agency will lead a four-month research voyage through the Pacific Ocean from late…