In a decisive legislative move, Mexico’s Congress has formally approved a sweeping package of tariff increases targeting imports from countries lacking free trade agreements with the nation. The measure, which was finalized by the Senate on Wednesday evening, imposes duties of up to 50% on more than 1,400 distinct product categories. The legislation had already cleared the lower chamber earlier…
Overnight Disruptions at Key Sites Denmark is investigating a wave of drone incursions that disrupted airport operations and heightened national security concerns. The most serious incidents occurred overnight at Aalborg Airport, a facility that doubles as both a civilian hub and military base. Flights were halted for several hours as drones flew over restricted areas with their lights switched on,…
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison, of which three are to be served, for his role in an illicit financing scheme tied to his 2007 presidential campaign. The court found sufficient evidence that as much as 100 million euros flowed from the regime of Muammar Gaddafi to support Sarkozy’s candidacy. Judges determined that…
Millions Displaced Across Asia Nearly two million residents in southern China were evacuated as Typhoon Ragasa battered one of the world’s most densely populated coastlines. The storm, which had already caused deadly flooding in Taiwan and destruction in the Philippines, paralyzed Hong Kong, Macao and parts of Guangdong province before weakening to a severe tropical storm. Authorities in Guangdong confirmed…
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) confirmed that Tropical Storm Narda strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane late Monday evening over the eastern Pacific Ocean, southwest of Mexico. At its latest advisory, the hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (137 kph) with higher gusts recorded. The storm’s center was positioned about 295 miles (475 kilometers) southwest of Manzanillo, a…
Cyber Chaos Across Airports The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has confirmed that a ransomware attack targeting global airport systems has disrupted operations across Europe. The attack, first detected late last week, scrambled check-in and boarding systems, forcing airlines to rely on manual processes while technicians worked to restore software functionality. Airports in London, Berlin, and Brussels were among…
Diplomatic Stalemate Over Iran’s Nuclear Program On September 19, 2025, the United Nations Security Council convened to vote on a resolution aimed at preventing the reimposition of sanctions on Iran under the 2015 nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The resolution, introduced by South Korea, the current president of the council, failed to secure the…
