Tennessee's planned execution of Christa Pike, the first woman in 200 years to face death row, was halted an hour before the scheduled time. The execution, which was set for Wednesday, was stopped by a federal appeals court, leaving the fate of the 50-year-old inmate in limbo.
Saudi authorities have arrested a suspect involved in an attempted plane crash after a flydubai flight was rerouted to Saudi Arabia. The incident involved two pilots who were found wounded after a reported fight during a flight bound for Tel Aviv. All passengers were reported safe and accounted for.
US forces complete withdrawal from Iraq, marking the end of a 12-year campaign against ISIS. The last troops left an airbase in Erbil, raising concerns about a security vacuum that could empower Iranian-backed groups and ISIS.
Flydubai flight FZ1073 to Israel made emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after pilots reportedly fought, triggering security alerts. The Boeing 737, en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, descended sharply and transmitted multiple emergency signals before landing at Tabuk airport. The incident has raised concerns about potential unlawful interference and prompted Israeli warplanes to be scrambled.
South Korea accused North Korea of planting mines in the DMZ, injuring three soldiers, as both sides threaten escalation. The incident, which occurred on 21 September, has led to renewed tensions between the two Koreas. The UN Command confirmed a North Korean mine was found on the South Korean side of the Military Demarcation Line.
Trump and top tech executives signed a voluntary pact to self-regulate AI development, with the agreement aiming to ensure safety and prevent unintended consequences. The pact, signed by leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, SpaceX, Meta, and Google, includes internal and external reviews to safeguard AI systems.
FlyDubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv made emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after reported cockpit altercation. The Boeing 737 descended rapidly and triggered security response in Israel.
Supreme Court allows Trump to resume deporting people to third countries for now while justices weigh policy. The court granted the DOJ’s request to halt a Boston-based US district judge’s ruling that the Department of Homeland Security’s policy to remove migrants to so-called third countries is unlawful.
FlyDubai flight FZ1073, en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit brawl between pilots. The flight, carrying 150 passengers including Israelis, transmitted emergency signals before landing in Tabuk.
U.S. Supreme Court permits third-country deportations as legal challenge continues. The court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with deporting immigrants to countries other than their home nations, setting up a final legal battle over the practice. The decision comes as the administration seeks to expedite deportations, with thousands of immigrants already deported to countries like El Salvador and South Sudan.
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country's first female prime minister, following her party's victory in last week's parliamentary elections. Mansouri, 50, becomes the second woman in the Arab world to lead a government.
New York prosecutors have reopened an investigation into a 2024 alleged gang rape at Cornell University, with seven men accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a fraternity house. The case has drawn widespread public and political attention, prompting calls for an independent review of the university's response.
President Trump's new AI-powered government website, America.gov, has sparked controversy after it contradicted Trump's assertions about the 2020 election and federal bureaucracy. The site, which uses AI to answer questions about government services, has already refuted several of Trump's claims, including that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election and that climate change is primarily caused by human activity.
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume deporting immigrants to third countries without providing them a hearing, as the case moves to a final legal test. Over 25,000 people have been deported to 29 countries under the policy since its implementation last year, with the majority going to Mexico.
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Zahra El Mansouri as the country's first female prime minister, following the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) securing 97 seats in parliamentary elections. Mansouri, 50, becomes the second woman in the Arab world to lead a government, following Tunisia's Najla Bouden.
US forces complete withdrawal from Iraq, ending 12-year mission against ISIS. 2,500 troops leave by Wednesday, September 30, 2026, as Baghdad celebrates Sovereignty Day. The withdrawal concludes US-led Operation Inherent Resolve, which targeted ISIS after 2014.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume third-country deportations of immigrants, lifting a lower court block on the practice. The decision sets the case for a December hearing on the policy's legality.
Trump unveiled an AI-powered America.gov site to help Americans navigate government info, while tensions with Iran continue. The US government loaned 40 million barrels of oil to energy companies, amid rising concerns over supply disruptions. The site, launched during Trump's second term, is still under development and aims to streamline access to government resources.
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume deporting immigrants to third countries, temporarily lifting a lower court ruling that blocked the practice. The decision sets up a potential final legal challenge over the policy, which has been used to deport thousands of immigrants to countries like El Salvador and South Sudan.
Belgium will deliver three F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by year-end, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy announced, aiming to bolster air defense amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
New York prosecutors have reopened a 2024 sexual assault case at Cornell University after a civil lawsuit revealed alleged gang rape by seven fraternity members. The case involves a victim who claims she was drugged with ketamine and assaulted for hours, leading to the fraternity's closure and students' suspension.
Spain's government has approved a ban on evictions of vulnerable tenants until 2030 following protests sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old Madrid pensioner. The move comes after a 275% rent hike for Abascal's home led to nationwide demonstrations.
Over 100 Israeli settlers attacked a West Bank village on Tuesday, blocking a Palestinian family's return to their home and clashing with Israeli troops. Three security personnel were injured as settlers burned two Palestinian homes and blocked access roads.
Ukraine received a new batch of NASAMS air defense missiles and three F-16 fighter jets from Belgium, with President Zelensky highlighting ongoing efforts to bolster defense against Russian attacks.