G7 agrees to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel over four months. U.S. has become an increasingly important supplier to the international diesel market. G7 also left open the possibility of further diesel releases if market conditions require it. Earlier emergency oil release complicates G7 barrel accounting for diesel.
Caterpillar (CAT +2.31%) is a leading maker of construction and mining equipment. The stock has often been praised for its steady, if unspectacular growth. However, Caterpillar has entered a new era and could be trading above $1,000 within the next three years.
The plane took off from Bermuda's L.F. Wade International Airport at 11:40 p.m. local time on Friday. It was due to land at Boston's Logan International Airport about 1:30am local time. The FAA lost contact with the plane around 1 a.m., and issued a Search and Rescue Alert Notice.
Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, may call a snap election for November. The legislation failed to pass, Spanish media reported on Friday. Sanchez has faced pressure over the government's handling of a migrant crisis in Ceuta and accusations of corruption in his party. He could decide that calling an election would be a good way to change the narrative.
Lula's third term has had its achievements: above-inflation increases in the minimum wage, healthy growth, and expanding social security. Lula's agenda has been hamstrung by the most right-wing Congress in Brazilian history. Still, that doesn't explain how Flávio has a real chance of victory.
The fighting has occurred on several fronts across northern Ethiopia that stretch across the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. The fighting in Afar also comes amid allegations of direct Eritrean involvement. Eritrea and Ethiopia restored ties in 2018 under Abiy's leadership after more than 20 years of tensions.
Protesters call for the resignation of chief election commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. The protests follow reports of disagreements within India's Election Commission. More than 130 million people have been removed from the electoral rolls since 2025, according to reports. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is one of the groups calling for Kumar's resignation.
Hamam al-Hammami is accused of stabbing Captain Smit Machchhar and trying to take control of a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv. The Dubai-Tel Aviv flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the alleged attack on September 30. His deleted X posts and later LinkedIn activity are under examination after the incident.
Tennessee has halted its remaining executions for 2026 following the incident. Legal experts and death penalty advocates have questioned whether the state can attempt to execute Pike a second time. The head of Tennessee's prison system has resigned days after the state's failed execution of Christa Pike. The death penalty has been a controversial issue in the U.S.
The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of an Israel-bound flight with an axe and trying to seize the controls was an Omani national. He had been barred from flying on his country’s airline because of concerns about extremist views, officials said. The Saudi news channel Al Arabiya also reported, citing its own sources, that the co- pilot had been banned from flying by Oman.
Two Iranians appear in UK court over alleged plot to target Jews. Two Iranian nationals appeared in a London court on Saturday charged with plotting acts of terrorism. The alleged plot involved the use of a homemade bomb to attack the Jewish community in northern England at the behest of a figure believed to be based in Iran.
Pyongyang has denied responsibility for last month's explosion and called South Korea "despicable" on Friday. Kim Yo Jong responded by calling Seoul "really despicable" Analysts say North Korea could be rapidly advancing its missile technology with Russian military support in exchange for sending troops to support its war against Ukraine.
US Coast Guard says it intercepted fuel on way to Cuba last month. U.S. Coast Guard intercepts ship bound for Cuba loaded with hidden fuel cargo. According to tracking website VesselFinder, the Grace likely had already carried fuel to Cuba this summer. The Coast Guard announced it stopped a large cargo ship on Sept. 5 between Mexico and Cuba.
FlyDubai hired the co-pilot after Oman Air barred him, a regional official and a person familiar with the matter say. Omani national had been barred from flying on his country’s airline because of concerns about extremist views, officials say. A LinkedIn profile that has since been deleted said he left Oman Air in February 2025 after nearly seven years.
Barcelona are ready to allow Alejandro Balde to leave on loan in January. Manchester United among the clubs already spoken to about a potential move for the Spanish defender. Liverpool have been offered the opportunity to sign Balde, with intermediaries sounding out potential destinations for the Barcelona defender. United believe Balde has a high ceiling and could develop into a significant player.
Flydubai Flight FZ1073 was flying from Dubai to Israel when one pilot stabbed another and tried to seize control of the plane. The United Arab Emirates later said that the suspect used a crash ax to stab his co-pilot in the "terrorist operation" Passengers overpowered the alleged attacker before reserve pilots diverted the plane to Saudi Arabia.
The president said Thursday he was "ensuring that Iran will be very quickly ended" He said Iran's ruling theocracy "is ready to fold up" and he believes the U.S. will win the war "right after the election," if not before the midterms in early November.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said the co-pilot had undergone “Islamist radicalization,” but provided no evidence. The incident occurred at a sensitive time for Israel, a week before the anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023. The assailant had been interrogated in Saudi Arabia, where the plane was diverted.
Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, attempted ‘terrorist’ attack, UAE says. UAE Attorney-General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi says. Israeli investigators will take part alongside the Emirati authorities in the UAE-led investigation, which would examine what happened as well.
President Donald Trump praised Israeli plumber Yaniv Hayoun as a hero. He helped save an Israel-bound FlyDubai flight after a co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain and tried to seize control of the plane. Hayoun said he entered the cockpit and helped restrain the attacker.
Mr Manes was travelling home from Japan with his wife and three daughters. He said the co-pilot had told him: "Kill me, kill me" The incident, described as a “terrorist act,” happened on a Flydubai flight. Mr Manes and two other men helped save the flight.