Argentinian judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project
The symbolic move comes as Argentina escalates its claim over the British-administered territory.
Trump threatens to end trade with Mexico and Europe after rate hike
US President Donald Trump had tried to pressure the Fed to lower rates, but it voted unanimously to raise them instead.
Can AI regulation keep America ahead of China?
As Washington debates how to regulate AI, industry experts say that governance doesn’t have to mean hitting the brakes.
US bars Palestinian president from attending UNGA for second year
The United States has declined to grant visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
How Saudi Arabia’s anti-Houthi strategy crashed and burned – Responsible Statecraft
- How Saudi Arabia's anti-Houthi strategy crashed and burned Responsible Statecraft
- Iran war live: UN mission says US likely committed war crimes in Iran Al Jazeera
- How Yemen's Houthis went from a small mountain militia to a big regional threat Reuters
- Why Yemen’s Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war AP News
- ‘A f***-up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Iran-backed Houthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast cnn.com
The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power – The New York Times
Turkey detains dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and journalists
Protesters teargassed as minister claims widespread raids and arrests under obscenity laws were to ‘protect families’
Turkish authorities have used accusations of obscenity to justify a wave of raids and arrests targeting the LGBTQ+ community, which has grown to include journalists as well as more than 150 arrested during protests against the raids.
Starting in the early hours of Sunday, Turkish police carried out simultaneous raids on the offices of LGBTQ+ rights organisations and HIV-advocacy groups in the cities of Istanbul, the capital, Ankara, and the coastal city of İzmir, as well as the cities of Aydın and Mersin.
Continue reading...China’s Purges Are Working as Designed – Foreign Affairs
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- Chinese President Xi’s political purge deepens, over 40 Central Committee members face expulsion Tripura Chronicle
- The Paradox of China’s Military Purges Geopolitical Futures
US extends visa ban on Palestinian officials before UN General Assembly
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is among those barred for the second year in a row.
Yemeni forces target Houthis as US rules out direct role
Saudi Arabia requests missile defence support from allies as the US sees its own stock of interceptors dwindle.
Verstappen beats 100 go-karters in fun Silverstone race
Four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen has beaten 100 go-karters in a competition at Silverstone, UK.
Trump says U.S. ‘hopefully’ nearing end of Iran war as Saudi Arabia, Houthis trade strikes – CNBC
- Trump says U.S. ‘hopefully’ nearing end of Iran war as Saudi Arabia, Houthis trade strikes CNBC
- Trump tells Axios he's approaching major crossroads in Iran war Axios
- Trump To Meet With Gulf Leaders On Iran During UNGA Next Week - Report | LIVE BLOG i24NEWS
- Trump to meet Gulf leaders for Iran war talks next week - report The Jerusalem Post
- Trump plans Iran summit at UN: ‘They want to make a deal’ Ynetnews
Iran Update, September 16, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
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- IRAN WAR WEEK 29, day # 4: Bessent the Clown comes to Congress Daily Kos
- Iran Update, September 15, 2026 Critical Threats
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In Germany’s east, a rare center-left star looks to stem the far right’s rise – politico.eu
- In Germany’s east, a rare center-left star looks to stem the far right’s rise politico.eu
- Merz's fate in the balance as second eastern German state goes to the polls Reuters
- The AfD could stumble in another state election The Economist
- Wielding bratwurst and waffles, ‘state mother’ takes fight to the AfD The Times
- SPD state premier campaigns as one-woman bulwark against AfD DW.com
Morocco’s 2026 election: A test of political trust and engagement
Youth unemployment, living costs and public services are key issues before the September 23 vote.
Floods return to Valencia with 2024 tragedy still fresh in mind
Flooding hits Valencia, Spain, with torrential rain triggering rescues and major travel disruptions.
Climate change made deadly Nepal glacier and rock collapse more likely, according to analysis – AP News
- Climate change made deadly Nepal glacier and rock collapse more likely, according to analysis AP News
- Here’s what one team of scientists thinks happened in Nepal’s deadly flood wave CNN
- Human-Caused Warming Played ‘Very Strong’ Role in Himalayan Floods, Report Finds The New York Times
- Rapid Warming in the Himalaya Exacerbates Geohazard Cascades Beyond Adaptation Limits World Weather Attribution
- Nepal to use new flood study to claim millions from UN climate disaster fund BBC
Oil extends losses as Saudi Arabia reportedly offers ship-to-ship crude transfers after pipeline hit – CNBC
- Oil extends losses as Saudi Arabia reportedly offers ship-to-ship crude transfers after pipeline hit CNBC
- Global Oil Prices Could Hit Highest Levels in Months After Saudi Pipeline Attacks The New York Times
- Oil Prices Slide as Saudi Arabia Reroutes Crude via Oman Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- Houthi blitz leaves Saudi Arabia exposed, Iran emboldened Reuters
- Oil Futures Pull Back From Four-Month Highs WSJ
Reports: US, Houthis make secret deal over Yemen war
Yemen’s Houthis have agreed to allow US shipping unfettered Red Sea access if Washington refrains from military action.
Building damaged by strikes collapses in Gaza, killing 21 as perilous living conditions persist – AP News
- Building damaged by strikes collapses in Gaza, killing 21 as perilous living conditions persist AP News
- At Least 21 Dead in Gaza After Building Collapse, Officials Say The New York Times
- ‘Nowhere to go’: Gaza’s damaged buildings turn deadly Al Jazeera
- At least 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses BBC
- War-damaged Gaza building housing displaced Palestinian families collapses, killing at least 20 people CBS News