Natalie Ortiz — News & World Editor 
A rare trio of hurricanes is swirling simultaneously across the Pacific Ocean, driven by exceptionally warm surface waters and a historically strong El Nino phenomenon.
A Delhi court granted bail on Thursday to AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in the Anti-Corruption Branch case linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board’s sewage treatment plant tender process, according to reports by Times of India. Jain was originally arrested by the ACB on August 18 along with five … Read more
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stays for Israeli Tourists to 30 Days Starting September 15 Thailand is officially tightening its entry rules for global travelers, reducing visa-free tourist stays for Israeli citizens from 60 days to 30 days beginning September 15, according to regulatory notices published in the Royal Gazette on Monday, August 31, 2026. The policy … Read more
President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Vladivostok, Russia, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, to attend the 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) as the main guest of honor following a special invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to reporting by Tempo. Upon touching down at Vladivostok International Airport at approximately 10:45 a.m. local time, the president … Read more
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is defending the turnout at a high-profile Pacific pre-COP climate meeting in Fiji and Tuvalu, where a United Nations report warns the world will breach the 1.5C global warming benchmark by 2030. Amid criticism over attendance figures and fossil fuel policies, leaders are grappling with an impending climate reality that … Read more
Ireland’s homelessness crisis is placing unprecedented pressure on frontline services as a sharp rise in families seeks help, according to homeless charity Depaul. The Daily Toll of Commuting from Emergency Hubs Each morning, she drove her children two hours to school — an exhausting routine that resulted in both children receiving gold stars at the … Read more
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier is scheduled to dock in Pattaya, Thailand, on Wednesday, bringing approximately 5,000 sailors and Marines ashore for rest and recreation after spending more than 200 days at sea supporting operations in the Middle East, according to Thai officials and regional news reports. The Record-Breaking Middle East Deployment and Life Aboard … Read more
Aida S. Budiman has been selected by House of Representatives Commission XI to serve as Bank Indonesia’s Senior Deputy Governor for the 2026–2031 term, securing her upcoming leadership role following a formal evaluation process in late August 2026. The Selection Process and Timeline at DPR RI Commission XI The legislative evaluation concluded on Wednesday, August … Read more
Forging the “Achilles Shield”: Athens and Tel Aviv Lock In Multi-Billion Air Defense Overhaul As regional tensions mount and defense spending hits historic highs, Greece is reshaping its sovereign airspace with a landmark Israeli-architectured shield. In a strategic leap for Hellenic military capabilities, Athens is formalizing an approximately $3.5 billion (€3 billion) pact with Israel … Read more
Russia’s defense ministry has announced that its armed forces are preparing massive strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, according to CNBC.