Here is a prediction from inside the compliance trenches: the CMMC Reform Task Force closed its sixty-day review on September 11 and is now finalizing recommendations for the Department of War’s Chief Information Officer, with a public report expected within weeks. When that report lands, read it knowing what itsContinue Reading
Al Jazeera’s James Bays sits down with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres., On the Record In this episode of On the Record, Al Jazeera’s James Bays sits down with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, ahead of his final UN General Assembly before stepping down in December 2026. They discuss theContinue Reading
Treasury Secretary says airports and companies servicing Iranian carriers risk being cut off from the US dollar system., Scott Bessent says airports and companies servicing Iranian carriers risk being cut off from the US dollar system. United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Iranian airlines could effectively be shut outContinue Reading
Hollywood is mourning the loss of Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber. The 27-year-old died Sunday at a rehab facility, according to the LA County medical examiner. Gerber, who had followed in his famous mother’s footsteps working as a model since he was aContinue Reading
Washington and Beijing discuss AI hotline idea amid escalating competition and restrictions on advanced technologies., The United States wants a new “notification mechanism” with China to warn each other when an artificial intelligence incident becomes serious enough to threaten national security. The proposal, effectively an “AI hotline”, was discussed onContinue Reading
Kazakhstan accelerates AI development but experts warn of impact on the environment and human rights., A young woman in a sleek bun and a jacket with Kazakh patterns smiles from the screen at a directors’ meeting of Samruk-Kazyna, Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund. In late 2025, she became the company’s newestContinue Reading
Dubai has declared ten days of official mourning after the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the emirate’s ruler’s youngest brother.Continue Reading
President Traitor 47 said on Friday he was banning the outlets from the presidential residence as punishment for distributing what he calls “fake news.”Continue Reading
Ukraine’s Third Army Corps says its forces have liberated Shandryholove and Derylove and established full control over Drobysheve in Donetsk Oblast as part of its ongoing “Vivaldi” offensive. Ukraine is taking the initiative in northern Donetsk, where Russia has spent years trying to seize the remaining Ukrainian-held territory. By retakingContinue Reading
Ukraine launched a massive long-range drone attack on Moscow and Moscow Oblast overnight on 20 September, striking a major Russian oil refinery and a logistics facility, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukraine is increasingly targeting Russian oil refineries, logistics hubs, and other strategic infrastructure that helps generate the fuel,Continue Reading
Al-Shaair wears eye black with Akila’s name despite being fined for displaying messages about Israel’s genocide in Gaza., Al-Shaair wears eye black with Akila’s name despite being fined for displaying messages about Israel’s genocide in Gaza. American football player Azeez Al-Shaair has persisted with his stance on raising awareness aboutContinue Reading
Efforts to bring about humanitarian truces in Sudan hit a dead end as warring factions prioritise battlefield victories., Efforts to bring about truces in Sudan are continuing to hit a dead end, with fighting continuing and worsening the country’s dire humanitarian situation. Renewed efforts, including by the United States, toContinue Reading
If I said to you, “Quick, name three states with competitive Senate races,” I’m guessing you’d probably say Texas, Michigan, and Maine. Those are the three that get the most consistent media attention. Then, under those three, there are a number of races in red states where we know theContinue Reading