Paramount and Warner Bros' $110bn merger is paused until June 2027 due to US legal challenges from 12 states and the WGA, despite European approval, as opponents argue it would harm competition and consumer choice.
A bus collision on a highway in eastern Syria killed at least 35 and injured 30, involving a bus with security personnel and another with civilians.
China's Minister of Public Security, Wang Xiaohong, and FBI Director Kash Patel agree to deepen cooperation against criminal activities, following recent fugitive repatriations and joint efforts on fentanyl, scams, and violent crimes.
A 25-year-old Irish law student, Isobella Perrie Sullivan, has been charged with possession of explosives after a sophisticated bomb was intercepted near the UK-Irish border, intended for an under-car attack in Northern Ireland.
Israel says it is preparing an extensive West Bank operation after a deadly clash in Tell near Nablus killed four Palestinians and two Israelis. The incident has intensified calls for arrests, demolitions and more settlement activity.
A 102-pound Tibetan mastiff and German shepherd mix named Sable became too exhausted and injured to descend a Pennsylvania mountain trail. Owner Kevin Matthews sought help, leading to a four-hour rescue by the Waterville Volunteer Fire Company and other volunteers.
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun sought to deepen cooperation with regional partners at ASEAN-led meetings in Manila, addressing security and economic challenges. However, North Korea's absence from the ARF and limited exchanges with China and Russia highlighted a divided regional landscape.
The European Union has approved a legal mechanism under its 21st sanctions package, allowing national authorities to confiscate and sell Russian oil seized from blacklisted tankers owned by third countries, ensuring no funds benefit Russian entities.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation to discuss increasing mutual trade, advancing joint projects, and strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership. Putin also congratulated Mirziyoyev on his birthday.
President Trump is considering a "massive attack" on Iran following escalating conflict in the Red Sea, while Pakistan seeks to restart stalled US-Iran peace talks. This diplomatic effort, supported by China, led to a rise in stocks and a fall in oil prices, offering hope amidst ongoing US strikes and Iranian defiance.
3M India has temporarily suspended manufacturing operations at its Ahmedabad plant due to severe rainfall and flooding. The company informed stock exchanges, stating that restoration will take days, but assets are insured, and no material business impact is anticipated. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited affected areas to review relief efforts.
China and Asean foreign ministers released a joint statement in Manila, addressing the ongoing energy crisis and the Middle East conflict, calling for a ceasefire and peaceful resolution, and welcoming US-Iran negotiations.
US military planners have prepared options for a ground operation in Iran, a possibility not ruled out by President Trump, sparking a deeply personal debate among Iranians. Some fear catastrophe and would resist, while others see potential for political change, despite the high cost.
BitMEX, once a major crypto exchange, announced its closure on September 23, advising customers to withdraw funds. The exit, driven by a loss of market share to competitors like Binance and OKX, is a scheduled wind-down without a financial crisis, contrasting with the 2022 CeFi collapses.
US President Donald Trump is considering a "massive attack" on Iran, stating Iran hasn't "received enough pain yet," as conflict extends to the Red Sea. This comes after Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers and an alleged Iranian attack on a US base in Jordan.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev announced in Beijing that the company will continue localizing nuclear fuel fabrication technologies in China to meet the country's increasing reactor demand. Rosatom is also supplying equipment and software for China's CFR-600 fast sodium-cooled reactor.
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz plant, Nina Warken zur Kanzleramtschefin zu ernennen und Generalsekretär Carsten Linnemann als ihren Nachfolger im Gesundheitsministerium einzusetzen. Der Artikel warnt vor den möglichen negativen Folgen für die Bürger, sollte der Plan scheitern.
Japan plans to establish a new unit under its defense ministry to enhance international coordination with allies, aiming to strengthen its capacity amidst a challenging security environment, particularly concerning "military threats" from North Korea, Russia, and China.
The European Union has imposed sanctions on Olga Korchagina and Pavel Chernyshev, founders of Simbirsk Design Bureau "Piranya," a Russian company manufacturing up to 10,000 FPV drones monthly for the Russian armed forces.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet vowed to intensify the crackdown on transnational online scam networks, acknowledging their adaptation into smaller, decentralized cells. Authorities have shut down over 670 operations and increased intelligence sharing with partners like the US FBI, as Cambodia faces international pressure over these criminal enterprises.
The UK government declared its readiness to defend itself after Iran's military warned that any bases used by the US for aggression against Iranian territory, including British ones, would be legitimate targets. This follows US strikes against Iran and previous attacks on UK bases.
The White House announced that a landmark US-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement is contingent on Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords and establishing diplomatic ties with Israel, a shift from earlier statements. The deal, which would use US technology, has raised concerns among experts and lawmakers over potential nuclear proliferation risks due to relaxed inspection protocols.
The 21 APEC member economies, including the U.S. and China, issued the "Chengdu statement" on AI, supporting open-source development while emphasizing security, data protection, and intellectual property rights, signaling a move towards increased state oversight in the sector.
Delhi Police identified and blocked over 400 Pakistani social media handles accused of spreading misinformation and rumors during ongoing protests, urging the public, especially students, to fact-check content and not be provoked by fake posts.
