US, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war, opening Strait of Hormuz
Tehran ties diplomatic progress to lifting shipping blockades and unfreezing assets during New York negotiations.
More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia – BBC
- More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia BBC
- Millions in Indonesia Breathe In Toxic Haze From Months of Wildfires The New York Times
- The women volunteers of Borneo battling the worst wildfires in 11 years Reuters
- Almost 170 patients evacuated from hospital threatened by Indonesia wildfires independent.co.uk
- Indonesia’s wildfire disaster risks a banking-sector hangover IntelliNews
More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia
More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.
Wheat buyers brace for higher costs as Russia-Ukraine war drags on – Reuters
- Wheat buyers brace for higher costs as Russia-Ukraine war drags on Reuters
- The Other Hormuz: Black Sea Blockade Threatens a Food Supply Shock Bloomberg.com
- Russia’s Arctic Port Murmansk to Use Fertilizer Equipment to Start Shipping Grain gCaptain
- Session on Global Food Security and the Black Sea – UNGA in New York EEAS
- "Grain from Ukraine feeds people all over the world": EU urges Russia to stop attacks on Ukrainian food exports Yahoo
Thinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension
‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxes
A thinktank linked to Reform UK has called for the abolition of the state pension and £75bn worth of sweeping tax cuts in a “radical” report likely to influence the party’s platform for the next election.
The Centre for a Better Britain’s (CFABB) report – which also calls for weaker rules for UK banks and Trump-style investment accounts offering £1,000 to newborns – will be formally launched at a private event with City executives on Wednesday.
Continue reading...First New Wild Cat Species Identified in Over 100 Years Is An Adorably Tiny ‘Tiger’ – ScienceAlert
- First New Wild Cat Species Identified in Over 100 Years Is An Adorably Tiny 'Tiger' ScienceAlert
- Meet the First New Cat Species Discovered in 100 Years National Geographic
- Meet the Adorable and Tiny Tilcayo, the First Brand-New Cat Species Identified in More Than a Century Smithsonian Magazine
- A man thought he’d found a stray kitten. It turned out to be a new species of wild cat The Independent
- New Species of Cat Discovered for First Time in a Century The New York Times
‘Sweden is back’: Magdalena Andersson has big plans for Europe – politico.eu
Burnham passes his first Trump test — but papers over the cracks – politico.eu
- Burnham passes his first Trump test — but papers over the cracks politico.eu
- Burnham survived his first Trump meeting. His nice hair may have had something to do with it | Emma Brockes The Guardian
- What Andy Burnham needs from Donald Trump at their New York meet politico.eu
- Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal BBC
- Trump and Burnham's first bilateral meeting: What their body language reveals Sky News
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 22, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 22, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukraine Smashes Russia’s Two-Month Push to Encircle Druzhkivka, 237 Troops Killed UNITED24 Media
- Azov Foils Russian Attempt to Encircle Druzhkivka Мілітарний
- Russia Claims It Encircled Dobropillia, but ISW Finds No Evidence mezha.net
- Attempts to expand the “gray zone” and armored vehicles for the autumn — the Defense Forces revealed the Russians’ tactics near Dobropillia Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
North Korean defector told she doesn’t ‘understand oppression’ fires back – nypost.com
Japan’s Leader Calls on U.N. to Drop ‘Enemy State’ Label From Charter – WSJ
- Japan’s Leader Calls on U.N. to Drop ‘Enemy State’ Label From Charter WSJ
- Takaichi Urges UN to Cut Japan’s 1940s-Era ‘Enemy State’ Tag Bloomberg.com
- Japan PM pledges support for international criminal court after Trump calls it ‘out of control’ The Guardian
- In first U.N. speech, Takaichi calls for removal of Japan’s wartime ‘enemy state’ label The Japan Times
- At the U.N., Japan’s Leader Says It’s Time to End ‘Enemy State’ Label The New York Times
South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections – Al Jazeera
- South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections Al Jazeera
- South Sudan's Kiir dissolves government, clears hurdles to delayed election Reuters
- Op-Ed| Coup d’État has taken place in South Sudan Radio Tamazuj
- South Sudan: President dissolves govt as controversy engulfs December poll africanews.com
- South Sudan: Authorities Must Protect Civic Space Ahead of Scheduled National Elections amnestyusa.org
Iran Update, September 22, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update, September 22, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update, September 21, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- The Iran war is spreading in the Middle East and Trump has yet to find a way out DW.com
- Can This Week's U.N. Gathering Cool Rising Tensions Between the U.S. and Iran? Time Magazine
- Analysis: The war in Iran is spreading. New York may be the best chance to stop it WTOP News
Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham’s first UN speech
In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.
Jamaica hails King’s decision to refer slavery reparations petition to privy council as ‘really big deal’
The move comes after Jamaica’s culture minister Olivia Grange travelled to the UK earlier this month to lodge the historic petition
King Charles has referred a landmark slavery reparations petition from Jamaica to a high-level UK appeals court for legal advice, Jamaica’s culture minister announced in parliament on Tuesday.
Referring to the move as a “really big deal”, Olivia Grange told Jamaica’s MPs the monarch had confirmed that their legal questions have been passed on to the London-based privy council – the final court of appeal for UK overseas territories and some Commonwealth countries.
Continue reading...E.U. drops sanctions on two of Russia’s richest oligarchs despite Kyiv’s outcry – The Washington Post
- E.U. drops sanctions on two of Russia’s richest oligarchs despite Kyiv’s outcry The Washington Post
- EU renews Russia sanctions, drops Russian billionaires Usmanov and Fridman Reuters
- Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list BBC
- Russia sanctions showdown leaves a bad taste Euronews.com
- EU drops sanctions for Russian oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman DW.com
Sri Lanka Easter bombings: 15 sentenced to hundreds of years in prison each over deadly terror attacks
Islamic State-inspired bombings of churches and hotels in 2019 was one of the country’s worst ever attacks
A court in Sri Lanka has convicted 15 men on terrorist charges for their involvement in the deadly 2019 Easter bombings and sentenced them each to at least 220 years in prison.
The terror attacks, which targeted luxury hotels and churches as they held Easter services, left 267 people dead and wounded almost 6000. The bombings, which were inspired by Islamic State (IS), were among the deadliest terror attacks in Sri Lanka’s history and sent shockwaves through the country.
Continue reading...El Niño goes wild: Pacific Ocean under siege from tropical cyclones – USA Today
- El Niño goes wild: Pacific Ocean under siege from tropical cyclones USA Today
- Huge El Niño projected to cause 450,000 deaths in next six months The Guardian
- El Niño ties all-time record 2 months early; What it means for Indiana snow 2026-27 | 13Weather Blog WTHR
- What a historic super El Niño ahead means for your fall and winter The Weather Channel
- Newsom declares state of emergency for California ahead of super El Niño storm season CNN
Playing loud music on the bus? That will cost you hundreds of dollars in Singapore
Authorities are cracking down on "disruptive behaviours" including eating onboard and putting feet on seats.
Ex-Canadian soldier opens fire at synagogue on Yom Kippur, wounds cop in possible antisemitic attack: officials – nypost.com
- Ex-Canadian soldier opens fire at synagogue on Yom Kippur, wounds cop in possible antisemitic attack: officials nypost.com
- Belleville gunman spouted COVID-19 conspiracies while in army, say sources Global News
- The courage needed to face down hatred The Globe and Mail
- Police officer wounded in shooting near Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur CNN
- Up to 30 shots fired after man opened fire on officer outside Ontario synagogue PBS