U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Iranian airlines could be effectively shut out of international operations from September 23, as Washington expands its sanctions campaign against Iran’s aviation sector. Speaking to CNBC on September 21, Bessent said, “On September 23, all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world.” He warned…
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has led a delegation of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to Bell Textron in Amarillo, Texas, for a beam-signing ceremony marking progress in Nigeria’s acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters. The ceremony represents a significant milestone in the Nigerian Air Force’s effort…
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun deploying a new artificial intelligence-powered system designed to identify air-traffic congestion before it turns into widespread flight delays and cancellations. Called SMART — Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories — the system is initially operating in a limited capacity around the Washington, D.C. area, with plans…
Coinbase could emerge as one of the companies positioned to benefit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s new framework for tokenized stocks, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. The SEC on September 17 introduced a temporary “Innovation Exemption” allowing qualifying Tokenized Securities Venues to facilitate the trading of certain tokenized U.S. stocks through permissioned…
Apple appears to be exploring the growing role of stablecoins and blockchain technology in digital payments, fueling speculation that cryptocurrency payments could eventually become part of Apple Pay. The signal comes from a new Apple Pay Financial Product Strategy Lead job listing in the United States. Apple says it is looking for candidates with an…
France is facing growing fuel-supply pressure, with around 16% of the country’s service stations reporting shortages of at least one type of petrol or diesel, according to the latest French government figures. The data, published on Monday, September 21, covers nearly 9,900 service stations across France. The latest figure represents an increase from about 13%…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is planning to pursue a listing on the New York Stock Exchange after completing its planned expansion in 2029, marking a potential move onto one of the world’s largest capital markets. Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, said the refinery would first complete its primary listing in Nigeria before seeking…
Ramzan Kadyrov has been re-elected as head of the Chechen Republic after receiving 99.85% of the vote, according to Russia’s Central Election Commission. The result gives Kadyrov a fifth term leading the predominantly Muslim Russian republic. The election was held alongside Russia’s parliamentary and regional elections, with voting concluding on Sunday. Kadyrov’s two opponents recorded…
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ruling United Russia party has secured 355 of the 450 seats in the State Duma, according to preliminary results released by the country’s Central Election Commission. The figures, announced on Monday, September 21, 2026, followed a three-day parliamentary election in which more than 95% of votes had reportedly been counted. The…
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has died at the age of 76. The Dubai Ruler’s Court announced his death on Monday, September 21, 2026, and declared an official 10-day mourning period across the emirate, beginning the same day. Flags will be flown…
