Day News Recap: Russia escalates Ukraine strikes as Iraq pullout ends and Gaza ceasefire frays
Russia intensified pressure on Ukraine with its largest attack on energy infrastructure since spring, killing at least six people and injuring 33, while Kyiv said the strikes were hitting power systems and civilian life across the country. Separately, Ukraine's economy minister said air raid alerts are costing the economy about $45m an hour as businesses are forced to stop work. ๐ ๐Ukraine's Zaporizhstal steelworks has been shut down indefinitely after four waves of Russian missile attacks in August and September, underlining the damage to industrial capacity as the war grinds on. Moscow also warned NATO it could resort to nuclear... [Continue Reading]
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Department of Justice indicts ten defendants in Minnesota voter fraud case
Attorney General Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, and United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen announced that a federal grand jury indicted ten defendants separately on September 24, 2026, for voter fraud in Minnesota. The announcement said all ten defendants have already made their initial appearances in federal court. No further details on the alleged conduct, court locations, or any additional charges were provided in the source text. The case is a federal voting-fraud prosecution involving ten separately indicted defendants. The source does not identify the defendants, describe the factual basis for the indictments, or state any... [Continue Reading]
Trump-announced $15bn US steel mill draws scrutiny over Essar's Russia ties
A Trump-announced $15bn steel megaplant in the United States is drawing attention because the project is linked to the Indian Essar Group, which has longstanding business ties to Russia. The mill is being developed by Mesabi Metallics, a Minnesota-based company owned by Essar Group, and is expected to become the largest steel plant in the United States once completed. The announcement was made on Monday from the Oval Office, with Donald Trump presenting the project as a major economic win.Ravi Ruia, a cofounder of Essar Group, stood behind Trump during the announcement, alongside a line of US politicians and cabinet... [Continue Reading]

