GLOBEALERT

Feed

Open sources, classified and cross-checked. 4,969+ stories.

POLITICS1d agoCPI(M) to legally and politically fight ED’s ‘politically motivated’ move to book Pinarayi, Riyas in corruption case in KeralamExplaining the genesis of the case CMRL pay-off case, CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan says ever since SFIO began pursuing it, the CPI(M) State Committee knew who the real target was and had taken a strong stand against itThe Hindu
CONFLICT1d agoNorway's seizure of a Russian vessel is a dangerous escalationLast week, Norwegian authorities seized the Russian ship Professor Molchanov in Svalbard at the request of Ukrainian state energy company Naftogaz.The vessel now sits immobilized in the port of Barentsburg, a settlement of Russian citizens on the Svalbard archipelago, which is part of Norway.The seizure is an attempt by Naftogaz to implement a 2023 ruling from an arbitration court in The Hague, which ordered Russia to pay the company $4.22 billion for assets seized in Crimea. Naftogaz won the right to seize the ship in a 2025 case in a Norwegian court, which recognized the arbitration award asResponsible Statecraft
POLITICS1d agoDespite Trump denials, US still sending Ukraine billions in aidTrying to pin the blame for the depletion of U.S. military stockpiles on something other than the war in Iran, President Donald Trump fell back on a usual scapegoat last week: Ukraine. “The Biden administration gave far more munitions away to Ukraine, at no cost to them whatsoever, than we have used in Iran,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.This is a familiar refrain. Trump loves to remind his audience that because of him, Americans are “not spending on Ukraine anymore” and instead, Europe is footing the bill. In truth, most people in the United States don’t think about Ukraine much these days. BuResponsible Statecraft
POLITICS1d agoHegseth has been a disaster. It's time for Trump to fire him.It’s hard to determine who is more under siege today – the mullahs of Iran or the U.S. secretary of defense who is prosecuting the war against them.For months, negative stories about Secretary of War Pete Hegseth have peppered major newspapers. These include everything from his seeming “war on DEI” within the department, to combative engagements with members of Congress, to shade being thrown even by President Donald Trump himself on the lack of success in the (second) Iran War. As the midterms loom, one wonders if the president is ready to pull the plug on Hegseth in an attempt to distance hiResponsible Statecraft
CONFLICT1d agoConflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador warnsAl Jazeera [en]
WORLD1d agoHow to Survive in a World Without RulesSelf-help is becoming more vital in a vicious world.Foreign Policy
BUSINESS1d agoHow to Write Better Rules for Global FinanceThe importance of a “common good” compass.Foreign Policy
BUSINESS1d agoHong Kong a ‘2-way springboard’ between mainland China and world: John LeeHong Kong will continue to serve as a gateway linking belt and road economies with mainland China and global markets, the chief executive has said, underscoring the city’s role in bringing together capital, talent and businesses to advance the national initiative. Speaking at the opening of the annual Belt and Road Summit on Wednesday, John Lee Ka-chiu said more than 60 government and business agreements and memorandums of understanding (MOUs) would be signed during the event, with the total...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoA New Engine of DevelopmentThe era of easy growth is over, but rich and poor countries can still join forces.Foreign Policy
WORLD1d agoDomestic crisis: Violence tearing Lagos homes apartRECENTLY, the kitchen is no longer the only place getting hot in Lagos homes; every room is on fire. Marriage is supposed to be about partnership, but in 2026, for a growing number of Lagos couples, it’s about who throws the first punch. She threw the plate. He threw the first punch. The post Domestic crisis: Violence tearing Lagos homes apart appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD1d agoCroatia on wheels: the great Adriatic motorhome routeOn a 25-day road trip we travel along a coastline of striking contrasts, from Roman cities and Venetian towns to pebble beaches, islands and roads overlooking some of Europe's most spectacular scenery.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS1d agoA European Central Bank rate hike is all but certain, the reasoning less soThe European Central Bank is all but certain to raise interest rates on Thursday, with investors pricing the move at near-total probability, but the decision is more awkward than the numbers suggest as inflation is being driven almost entirely by energy with underlying pressures actually easing.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS1d agoWednesday's Economic CalendarSeeking Alpha Tech
MILITARY1d agoTaiwan waits for its new F-16s, still stuck in Hawaii after a fortnight’s delayThe first two F-16 Block 70 fighters bought by Taipei from the United States have yet to reach Taiwan, after spending more than two weeks in Hawaii for reasons that remain unclear. The aircraft, which were expected to arrive at Taiwan’s Chihhang Air Base in late August, were spotted preparing for departure at Joint Base Pearl Harbour-Hickam on Monday, raising expectations that the fighters were finally about to resume their journey. But the two single-seat F-16Cs, numbered 6727 and 6728,...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKING1d agoTravellers in UK face more chaos after air traffic control glitchUK travellers faced more misery on Wednesday with more than 150 flights scrapped across the country, as Britain's air traffic control service scrambled to recover from a technical…Japan Today
POLITICS1d agoOutrage as Benue youths block Peter Obi from visiting YelewataThe presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, was yesterday stopped by some Benue youths from visiting Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of the state, where he was scheduled to make personal donations to victims of the June 13, 2025, armed herdsmen attack. The post Outrage as Benue youths block Peter Obi from visiting Yelewata appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS1d agoPetrol pump prices defy low depot rates, stay above N1,300Petrol prices remain elevated at filling stations across Nigeria despite a significant drop in depot prices raising fresh questions over profiteering between wholesale loading and retail prices. The post Petrol pump prices defy low depot rates, stay above N1,300 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoSingapore police question 5 over racist comments on Nepal floods, Air India investmentThe police have identified and interviewed five people over online comments relating to the Nepal floods and discussions surrounding Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) investment in Air India. Senior Minister K Shanmugam said on Saturday that the police were looking into “shameful” racist and xenophobic online comments about the Nepal-Tibet disaster and SIA’s investment in Air India. In response to media queries, the police on Wednesday confirmed they received police reports and are investigating certain...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoED raids premises linked to Karnataka PWD Minister Satish JarkiholiNo clarity on whether the Minister is at any of the locations being raided; the ED clarified that the latest raids against the Jarkiholis are not related to the excise case and is an independent new caseThe Hindu
BUSINESS1d agoNaira rises to N1,387/$ in parallel marketThe Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,387 per dollar from N1,390 in the parallel market on Monday The post Naira rises to N1,387/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER1d agoTravellers in UK face more chaos after air traffic glitchTravellers in the UK faced more misery on Wednesday with more than 150 flights scrapped across the country, as Britain’s air traffic control service scrambled to recover from a technical glitch that sparked chaos. Aircraft tracking website FlightRadar24 said 177 flights scheduled for Wednesday had already been axed, following 1,300 cancellations to and from UK airports a day before. Nearly all the latest affected flights were at Britain’s busiest airport Heathrow in London, FlightRadar24 wrote...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoEconomic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBNNigeria’s improving macroeconomic indicators will amount to little if they failed to translate into lower living costs, more jobs, higher incomes and better living standards for citizens, the President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, Dr. Dele Alabi, has said. The post Economic gains must show in Nigerians’ lives — CIBN appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD1d agoKaleyewa: Reflections on a legacy, By Itote J IfedayoShe trained first as a nurse and midwife, then earned degrees in Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, and Social Work. Her education and professional experiences ultimately led her to devote herself to the welfare of vulnerable people, particularly the elderly. In 2000, Adamolekun founded Kaleyewa House to help elderly Nigerians age with dignity — the name […] The post Kaleyewa: Reflections on a legacy, By Itote J Ifedayo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD1d agoWeather today in Mallorca, Spain: the weather forecast for this Wednesday, September 9, 2026The extended forecast for the day. What will the sky be like? What is the probability of rain?Clarín