Canada US trade dispute and what comes next
President Donald Trump named Canada as the worst of several countries he says have taken economic advantage of the United States, in remarks on Sept. 30 that come six weeks…
FlyDubai flight diversion and the accounts so far
A FlyDubai flight travelling from Dubai to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday following an incident in the cockpit, with the aircraft landing safely at Tabuk in the country's…
Autonomous Warfare Command and six new directives
The defense secretary announced the creation of an Autonomous Warfare Command, among six new directives, while addressing roughly 600 service members at Marine Corps Base Quantico on Sept. 30. What…
Trump IRS lawsuit and an appeal turned down
A federal appeals court declined on Sept. 29 to block sanctions imposed on President Donald Trump's lawyers, finding that they and the Justice Department had not shown they are likely…
Iran weapons sanctions and the countries involved
The United States sanctioned 13 individuals and entities on Tuesday over alleged support for Iran's weapons procurement, with targets based in Russia, China, Hong Kong and Pakistan. What was designated?…
Third country deportations and who is affected
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the administration to resume deporting people to countries where they have no ties, pausing a lower court order while the case proceeds toward argument…
PCE inflation and what the Fed watches
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge came in below forecasts for August, holding at 3.4 percent on an annual basis against a consensus estimate of 3.7 percent. What did the…
Migrant caravan and why groups form
A group of migrants that left Honduras on Sept. 20 has crossed into Mexico, with US officials confirming on Sept. 29 that they are tracking its movement toward the southern…
Australia interest rates and upside risks
Australia's central bank raised its benchmark rate by a quarter point to 4.6 percent in a unanimous decision, citing inflation that remains elevated and risks flagged earlier in the year…
White House press ban and the 14 day order
Three news organizations asked a federal judge on Sept. 28 to extend an order blocking enforcement of the restriction barring them from White House grounds, seeking a preliminary injunction while…
