Politics

Jerusalem cafe targeted by Haredi protesters says it will no longer open on Shabbat

Times of Israel

Jerusalem cafe targeted by Haredi protesters says it will no longer open on Shabbat

Owners of Cafe Basimta, an official project of Jews for Jesus, say months-long 'friction' is contrary to their faith; local politician calls decision a win for 'terrorism' The post Jerusalem cafe targeted by Haredi protesters says it will…

Times of Israel

Investment of €700 million in Portugal's roads and railways

The Portugal News

Investment of €700 million in Portugal's roads and railways

Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) will invest a total of €700 million in the Alentejo region by the end of 2028 in road and rail works, highlighted the Secretary of State for Infrastructure.

The Portugal News

US to resume ammunition sales to allies soon — Trump

TASS

US to resume ammunition sales to allies soon — Trump

According to the US president, the United States has "virtually unlimited amounts of Mid to High Grade Ammunition

TASS

Culture or Kremlin influence? Europe divided over its Russian Houses

RFI

Culture or Kremlin influence? Europe divided over its Russian Houses

A dispute between Germany and Russia over their cultural centres is drawing fresh attention to a network of Russian Houses that has faced years of accusations of propaganda and espionage, but continues to operate in several European…

RFI

Is Letting Only Seniors Vote by Mail Unconstitutional?

The New York Times

Is Letting Only Seniors Vote by Mail Unconstitutional?

Federal appeals courts have split on the question, making Supreme Court review likely.

The New York Times

Only democratic government can provide stability for oil investors, Venezuelan opposition leader says

Straits Times

Only democratic government can provide stability for oil investors, Venezuelan opposition leader says

Sept 3 - Only a \"serious, democratic government\" can provide the stability needed by investors in Venezuela's oil sector, opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado said in a video message on Thursday.

Straits Times

US trade deficit grows to $88.6B

The U.S. trade deficit grew to $88.6 billion in July, rising to its highest level in more than a year, according to new data released Thursday by the Commerce Department. The flow of goods and services out of the U.S. increased by $17.4…

Watch live: Vance leads first press briefing since Leavitt departure

Watch live: Vance leads first press briefing since Leavitt departure

Vice President Vance will speak to reporters Thursday morning from the White House, marking the first official briefing since July 23 and following former press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s departure last month. A replacement has not been…

Sanders, Casar call for artificial superintelligence ban amid rogue AI hackings

Sanders, Casar call for artificial superintelligence ban amid rogue AI hackings

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) are calling for a permanent ban on the development and deployment of “artificial superintelligence,” citing a series of recent hackings involving “rogue” models. The bicameral duo…

Democrats press DHS on election security funding

Democrats press DHS on election security funding

Two congressional Democrats are pressing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to “explain the delay as to why federal funds have not yet been provided” to local and state election officials for election…

Global bond yields fall after Fed governor says he may back holding rates steady

Global bond yields fall after Fed governor says he may back holding rates steady

Bond yields around the world fell Thursday, after Federal Reserve board of governors member Christopher Waller said he would support holding interest rates steady if economic conditions warrant it. “If there is continued progress toward…

Musk’s America PAC spends about $800K in key midterm races

Musk’s America PAC spends about $800K in key midterm races

Tech mogul Elon Musk’s super PAC has spent around $800,000 in top House and Senate races this cycle, according to the latest filings. America PAC spent the most in Texas, doling out roughly $248,000 as Republican state Attorney General Ken…