Tony Blair in discussions to run transitional Gaza authority
The former prime minister has been in high-level planning talks over the territory’s future, the BBC understands.
Day: September 26, 2025
Idan Ofer’s CoolCo takeover ‘likely to succeed’, says DNB, as bank downgrades stock
Bank sees ‘attractive potential opportunity’ for long-term owner
Idan Ofer CoolCo takeover ‘likely to succeed’, says DNB, as bank downgrades stock
Bank sees ‘attractive potential opportunity’ for long-term owner
LIVE: Israel kills at least 10 Palestinians as Gaza attacks resume
At least 10 people killed and others wounded, including children, in the latest bombardment of besieged Gaza.
Turkish Airlines to expand fleet with 225 new Boeing aircraft after Erdoğan’s US visit
Turkish Airlines has announced plans to add 225 Boeing aircraft to its fleet.
UAE: Sharjah extradites Uzbek and Nepalese nationals wanted for fraud under Interpol Red Notices
Sharjah Police extradited two international fugitives—wanted by Uzbekistan and Nepal for fraud, under Interpol red notices, reinforcing the UAE’s commitment to global justice. The operation followed all legal protocols and is part of a broader pattern …
Sources: the Trump admin plans to require chipmakers to match local output with imports and impose tariffs on companies that fail to maintain a 1:1 ratio (Amrith Ramkumar/Wall Street Journal)
Amrith Ramkumar / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: the Trump admin plans to require chipmakers to match local output with imports and impose tariffs on companies that fail to maintain a 1:1 ratio — Administration wants domestic manufac…
France warns it could go it alone as European fighter jet project stalls
France, Germany and Spain are struggling to keep their ambitious next-generation fighter jet project on course, with Paris now warning it is prepared to forge ahead on its own if no agreement can be reached with Berlin and Madrid.
HAL Chairman Reaffirms GE-414 As Core Engine For TEJAS MK-2
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has strongly reaffirmed that the TEJAS MK-2 fighter jet is being designed specifically around the GE F414 engine, dismissing speculation that alternative French-made engines are under consideration.According to HAL’s Chairman, DK Sunil , the TEJAS MK-2 airframe, weight distribution, cooling systems, and thrust requirements are all optimised for the F414
Ministers plan to allow naming and shaming of offenders completing community sentences
Exclusive: critics say the move, part of the sentencing bill for England and Wales, would bring shame upon families of offendersMinisters are pushing through powers to photograph, name and shame offenders who have been ordered to complete unpaid commun…