1Worldhk.marketscreener.com
Wheat buyers brace for higher costs as Russia-Ukraine war drags on
Global wheat buyers are facing higher costs as the Russia-Ukraine war continues to escalate. Top wheat importers in Asia, the Middle East and Africa are finding it difficult to secure supplies from the Black Sea region due to attacks on vessels and port infrastructure. This has led to a rally in prices, with benchmark Chicago futures rising 40% from June lows to a three-and-a-half-year high. This could lead to food inflation for some of the world's most vulnerable consumers. Most global importers have held off making alternative purchases for months, hoping for an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to allow grain shipments. The crunch will impact Asia the most in the near term. While some Middle Eastern and African buyers are seeking alternatives, some importers believe they have supplies that could last until November or year-end before they need to seek larger volumes.
2Politicsapnews.com
Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midterms
Republicans are increasing pessimism about their chances in November's midterms, with aligned groups investing in red states and candidates trying to distance themselves from unpopular White House policies. While Republicans are flush with unprecedented funds, they are struggling to maintain their narrow lead in the House and Senate. Three Trump-aligned groups have spent over $163 million on advertising and air time since Sept. 1, nearly 40% of this has been spent in states and districts where Trump won by 10 percentage points or more in the 2024 election. In Texas, Republicans have spent nearly $107 million on ads and reservations since the beginning of the month trying to bolster scandal-plagued attorney general Ken Paxton in his Texas Senate race against Democratic state Rep. James Talarico. In Ohio, Republican spending to defend Sen. Jon Husted has exceeded $152 million, compared to $90 million on behalf of Democratic nominee Sherrod Brown.
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Ukraine Invasion Day 1,672: Zelenskyy and Trump meet at UN General Assembly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump have expressed their willingness to end the war in Ukraine during a joint press conference on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) falsely claimed that Russian forces have encircled Dobropillya, an extension of the Kremlin's cognitive warfare campaign to present Ukrainian defenses as collapsing. Russian authorities are reportedly training some regional government officials for possible mobilization scenarios. Neither Ukrainian nor Russian forces advanced on September 22. Russian forces launched 212 drones and an unspecified number of missiles against Ukraine overnight. Ukrainian forces continued their long-range drone strike campaign against Russian oil refineries. Zelenski expressed hope that Trump could help end the conflict before winter.
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Future global warming may be 25% higher than thought, study finds
Researchers from Switzerland and Germany have found that future global warming could be 25% higher than expected, according to a study conducted by researchers at ETH Zurich and Leipzig University. The study suggests that current global temperatures could rise by roughly 3.25 degrees Celsius by the end of the century if current policies remain unchanged, making Switzerland's most severe climate projection increasingly likely. The findings have implications for Switzerland, which is warming faster than the global average. The researchers revised their projections by accounting for natural climate variability and satellite measurements of Earth's energy imbalance. They also estimate that the remaining global carbon budget is around one-fifth smaller than previous models suggested.
5Worldchron.com
China's Xi kicks off state visit to Washington on Wednesday with a rare planeside welcome from Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive in Washington for his first state visit in over a decade. President Donald Trump will be on the tarmac to welcome his counterpart's plane to Joint Base Andrews, rather than the White House, a move that shows how far the U.S. president is going to honor China's leader. The three-day visit is expected to be high-prestive, with a formal state dinner at the WhiteHouse. Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker, the Republican chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, criticized the "lavish welcome" and suggested topics that Trump could discuss with Xi at the state dinner. Despite expectations that the trip will not result in significant breakthroughs in the relationship, the White
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FBI investigating after hackers claim to have stolen thousands of federal agents’ data
The FBI is investigating after hackers claim to have stolen thousands of federal agents' personal data. The cybercriminal group, Shiny Hunters, claimed the FBI as a victim on its dark website that it was offended by a recent public advisory from the FBI regarding their alleged tactics for extorting victim organizations. The group has also targeted major companies across tech, finance, and retail, often stealing millions of customer records at once. The FBI temporarily shut down a job application portal on its website as it dealt with the incident. The hackers have demanded the FBI to remove the advisory but claim they are not financially motivated in this case.
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Investment Grows for Storage, Renewable Energy Projects in Chile
InvestChile, a government agency promoting Chile to attract foreign investment, has reported that the country received $38.2 billion in foreign investment for energy projects in its 2025 portfolio. Chile generates up to 70% of its electricity from renewable and low-carbon sources, largely from solar and wind power. The top foreign investors in Chile include Canada, the U.S., the Netherlands, the UK, and Spain, with about $18.3 billion invested. ContourGlobal is expanding its presence in Chile by starting construction of the Los Maitenes hybrid solar-and-storage project in the O'Higgins region. The project combines 131 MWp of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity with 90 MW/360 MWh of battery storage. It is expected to enter commercial operation by year-end 2027.
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Trump-backed Missouri congressional map returns to the Supreme Court for the third time
The fight over Missouri's congressional map has returned to the U.S. Supreme Court for a third time after an appeals court ordered the revival of new districts backed by President Donald Trump. The new map was designed to help Republicans gain a U.K. House seat in the pivotal midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress. The Supreme Court has twice blocked efforts to use this map in November. The latest emergency appeal comes after an unusual federal appeals court ruling that ordered a return to a GOP-friendly map even after the Supreme Court halted such a move. The court has left in place a Missouri Supreme Court decision requiring the state to use its previous map. The dispute has caused confusion for over a million potential voters.
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Asian Games: India Win Two More Medals, Jay Meena Creates Soft Tennis History
India has won two more medals at the Asian Games, with the women's cricket team taking home the gold. The women's skeet team of Raiza Dhillon, Maheshwari Chauhan and Parinaaz Dhaliwal secured a bronze medal, while Jay Meena guaranteed a medal in men's singles soft tennis, marking India's first-ever Asian Games medal in the sport. The bronze medal took India's total at the Games to six, including four silver medals and two bronze finishes. In soft tennis Meena reached the men’s singles semifinals, beating the Philippines’ Sherwin Nuguit 4-3.
10Worldcanberratimes.com.au
Russia kills eight as strikes continue on Ukraine
Russia has killed eight people in its attacks on Ukraine, according to prosecutors in the southern region of Kherson and the regional governor of Odesa. The Ukrainian military reported that it had hit a Russian oil refinery in Ufa, more than 1300km from the border with Ukraine, and the Kuibyshev oil refinery on the Volga river in Samara region. However, there has been no discussion of Ukraine unilaterally halting its attacks against Russian oil refineries. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy expressed readiness for any format of an energy ceasefire with Moscow, and expressed hope for the US to find a way to bring Moscow back to the negotiating table.
