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Container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz after being hit by projectile, Singapore says
A Singapore-flagged container ship sank in the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by a projectile, with all 21 crew members evacuated safely. The incident marks ongoing maritime attacks in the region.
Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
A Saudi engineer at OpenAI was arrested after authorities discovered a hidden recording device wrapped in toilet paper behind a television in a company conference room used for sensitive discussions.
IRU and T&E Call for EU Framework to Unlock Semi-private Truck Charging
Industry groups urge the EU to establish a distinct regulatory framework for semi-private truck charging at logistics facilities, complementing public and private infrastructure as zero-emission vehicle adoption accelerates.
Members of the Alliance for Electric School Buses Applaud Bipartisan Federal Legislation to Reauthorize the Successful & Popular Clean School Bus Program
Members of the Alliance for Electric School Buses have praised bipartisan legislation to extend the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for five additional years through 2031.
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Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers Face Soaring Jet Fuel Costs With No Relief and Little Room to Raise Fares
Ultra-low-cost carriers face mounting pressure from rising jet fuel prices with limited ability to raise fares and minimal congressional support for relief measures.
U.S. Tourism Slide Deepens With 12% Drop in August
U.S. inbound tourism declined 11.8% in August, reaching approximately 3.1 million visitors, marking a worsening trend following a 7% drop in July.
AirAsia Pushes Back on Rivals Taking Its Place in Malaysia
AirAsia Co-Founder Tony Fernandes dismissed reports that Malaysia’s government was considering allowing rival airlines to absorb some of the carrier’s domestic capacity, arguing competitors cannot replicate its cost structure.
IndiGo’s Low Fares Remain. The Extras Are Getting Pricier
IndiGo has increased fees for optional services including infant travel, excess baggage, and priority boarding while maintaining its core low-fare strategy under new leadership.
Hilton Has Luxury ‘Coming Out of Its Ears’ in Saudi Arabia. Now It Wants the Middle Market.
Hilton plans to shift its Saudi Arabia strategy from luxury hotels toward mid-market brands and franchises, following a successful playbook it deployed in Turkey over decades.
‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
The Church of England’s General Synod voted to formally hear a Palestinian Christian document describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise,” marking a significant moment for Palestinian Christians but drawing warnings from Jewish leaders about Christian-Jewish dialogue.
UK’s largest Muslim event goes ahead with added security as hate crime rises
The UK’s largest Muslim convention, Jalsa Salana, proceeded with enhanced security measures amid rising anti-Muslim hate crimes and a recent threat that forced another Islamic gathering to close early.
‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana
Kenyan Rastafarians are seeking to decriminalize marijuana use for religious purposes after a court rejected their petition earlier this month, viewing cannabis as central to spiritual practice.
‘A Bible-sized blind spot’: congressman sounds alarm on rising Christian nationalism
Congressman Jared Huffman, the only current member of Congress who identifies as non-religious, is warning about the rising threat of Christian nationalism to American democracy in a new book.
‘Costing billions’: is the pensions triple lock a lifeline or simply unaffordable?
The UK’s state pension triple lock faces renewed scrutiny, with business groups and economists questioning its £16 billion annual cost and whether the country can sustain the multibillion-pound policy.
The Fed is likely to raise interest rates as inflation persists. What that means for consumers
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by a quarter percentage point amid persistent inflation, likely increasing borrowing costs for consumers already under financial strain.
Mortgage credit scores are evolving. What homebuyers need to know
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now allow mortgage lenders to use VantageScore 4.0 alongside traditional FICO scores, potentially helping homebuyers with limited credit histories qualify for mortgages or secure better rates.