Crypto exchange Bitget halted customer withdrawals after detecting a theft of approximately $351.6 million in digital assets resulting from a security breach. Gracy Chen, CEO of the Seychelles-based exchange, announced the suspension via a statement on X after noticing unauthorized transfers from company wallets. Bitget Hack Freezes Withdrawals Amid $351.6 Million Theft Bitget suspended customer … Read more
Five candidates from five different countries have submitted applications to lead the World Health Organization as director-general, with Spain’s Maria Neira entering the race on the final day of submissions on September 24. The candidates are vying to replace Ethiopia’s Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who has led the global health agency since 2017. The Candidates Seeking … Read more
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that it is up to the United States to choose when the ongoing war will end, noting during a television interview that Tehran does not wish to continue fighting. Speaking in an interview aired on Thursday on Fox News’ “Special Report with Bret Baier” show, Pezeshkian emphasized that while Iran … Read more
The European Union and the Philippines have reached a substantial agreement on a free trade deal, according to an announcement by the European Commission on Tuesday, Sept. 22. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated in a post on X that she spoke with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to confirm the pact, which … Read more
European Union envoys are working to finalize a diplomatic package that would lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman while extending restrictive measures on thousands of other individuals and businesses, according to diplomats. The proposed deal faces friction from member states including Latvia, which has previously taken legal action to maintain asset … Read more
Volkswagen faces an accelerated restructuring program, cutting an additional 50,000 jobs and lowering its 2026 operating return on sales outlook to 1% amid fierce Asian competition and high costs, according to reports from Reuters and CNBC. The European carmaker’s strategy shift coincides with nationwide protests by German auto workers at Volkswagen, BMW, and parts supplier … Read more
According to the United Nations Human Rights Office report published on September 18, 2026, Russian forces committed 89% of 1,004 verified conflict-related sexual violence cases in Ukraine between February 2022 and July 2026, while Ukrainian authorities accounted for 11% of the documented violations. UN Human Rights Report Findings on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence According to the … Read more
Britain’s King Charles will host executives from major artificial intelligence firms, including Nvidia, Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic, to discuss whether a shared set of principles is needed to guide the rapid advancement of the technology, according to reporting by Reuters. King Charles to Host AI Executives Amid Growing Threat Fears The high-level gathering comes … Read more
Finance ministers and central bank governors of BRICS nations called for a sweeping reform of global developmental financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, during meetings held ahead of the upcoming BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, according to a joint statement reported by Reuters. The finance chiefs cited the growing … Read more
The Israeli military destroyed an underground Hezbollah infrastructure network at the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Thursday. According to a joint statement from the two officials, the operation completed the consolidation of a security zone in the area. Israeli forces intend to remain … Read more