The United States will impose new restrictions on Iran’s aviation sector, with all Iranian commercial airlines expected to stop operating worldwide from Wednesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. Bessent announced the measure during a CNBC interview. He explained that Washington wants to isolate Tehran’s civilian aviation network through expanded secondary sanctions. Meanwhile, Iranian officials… Continue reading Iran Airlines Shutdown Begins as US Sanctions Expand
Artificial intelligence can make faster and more confident choices than people, but a new study suggests that AI may approach difficult medical decisions differently from humans. Researchers from Penn State University examined how large language models, or LLMs, would decide which patient should receive a life-saving kidney when only one organ was available. The findings… Continue reading AI Kidney Transplant Decisions Differ From Human Doctors
Oil prices slide toward the $100-a-barrel mark as traders assess the possibility of US-Iran diplomatic progress and a partial recovery in Saudi crude shipments. Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude both touched their lowest levels since September 10 on Monday. At the same time, investors watched developments surrounding the United Nations General Assembly in New… Continue reading Oil Prices Slide Toward $100 on US-Iran Diplomacy Hopes
Pakistan and China have formally launched a Boundary Joint Commission, prompting a strong reaction from India over disputed territory in the Himalayas. The commission held its first meeting in Islamabad on September 16 and 17. Pakistan said the mechanism will strengthen cooperation on border management, joint surveys, trade and the movement of people. The commission… Continue reading Pakistan China Boundary Commission: Why India Objects
Blade Runner 2049 is enjoying a major resurgence on streaming platforms years after struggling at the box office. The 2017 science-fiction sequel has reportedly appeared among HBO Max’s global top 10 movies in several countries during September. In some markets, the film climbed as high as No. 3. The renewed popularity highlights how a movie… Continue reading Blade Runner 2049 Streaming Success Brings Sci-Fi Film Back
Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan has twice asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for permission to speak publicly about an ongoing National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) investigation, according to sources. The sources told ARY News that the PCB rejected both requests. Rizwan reportedly wanted to explain his position and discuss events surrounding the seizure of… Continue reading Mohammad Rizwan Barred From Discussing NCCIA Probe
Saudi Arabia has unveiled its first CEER EXOBOT electric vehicles as Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman launched the company’s flagship sedan and SUV. The launch marks an important step in the Kingdom’s plan to develop a domestic automotive industry. At the same time, Saudi Arabia is seeking to expand manufacturing, attract investment… Continue reading CEER EXOBOT Electric Sedan and SUV Unveiled in Saudi Arabia
A new Human Rights Watch report has revealed the difficult conditions facing US deportees in Haiti as the country struggles with widespread gang violence, poverty and hunger. The report, released Monday, is based on interviews with 44 Haitian deportees who arrived in Cap-Haïtien after being removed from the United States. Researchers also spoke with Haitian… Continue reading US Deportees in Haiti Face Growing Risks Amid Gang Violence
Seven Ethiopian opposition and armed groups have announced a new alliance aimed at removing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government. The groups announced the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival on Sunday. The coalition brings together factions from several regions and ethnic communities across Ethiopia. The alliance includes the Amhara Fano National Movement, Oromo Liberation Army,… Continue reading Ethiopia Opposition Alliance Challenges Abiy Ahmed Government
Axel Rudakubana, who was jailed for killing three girls at a Southport dance event, has appeared in a London court over new allegations involving prison staff. Prosecutors allege that Rudakubana threw boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer. The incident reportedly happened at Belmarsh prison in London in May 2025. Rudakubana, now 20,… Continue reading Axel Rudakubana Faces New Prison Assault Charges
