- 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
Drones, Sensors, and Satellite Imagery: The Baltics Prepare for War with Russia – The Free Press
- Drones, Sensors, and Satellite Imagery: The Baltics Prepare for War with Russia The Free Press
- Lithuania has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM says BBC
- 'We will fight back': Russian neighbour defiant as threat of attack grows SBS
- EXCLUSIVE: Lithuania plans key substation near Russia, fortified against explosive drones Reuters
- 'Poland will help' evacuate Lithuanians in case of Russian attack TVP World
Carney pledges $100M in aid for Palestinians at UNGA – Politico
- Carney pledges $100M in aid for Palestinians at UNGA Politico
- France rebukes world over Gaza as Canada, UK back Palestinian state at UNGA Al Jazeera
- Canada is giving C$100 million in international aid for Palestine, says Carney Reuters
- Canada, Croatia call for two-state solution, Angola condemns settler expansion Middle East Eye
- Canada pledges $71.4M in assistance for Palestine upi.com
US supreme court declines to intervene in custody fight over baby born via surrogate
Surrogate who rejected abortion request had asked justices to halt court order recognizing LA couple as legal parents
The supreme court has refused to get involved with a custody dispute between an Alaska surrogate and a California couple whose child was born with a rare and serious heart defect.
On Tuesday, Justice Elena Kagan denied an emergency request from McKenna West, an Alaska nurse and surrogate who had asked the US’s highest court to halt a California court order recognizing the couple, Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar, as the boy’s legal parents.
Continue reading...Watch: Threats, deals and passionate speeches at UNGA event
Delegations from across the world attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Carney says Canada and India aim to wrap up trade talks by G20 ahead of Modi visit – AP News
- Carney says Canada and India aim to wrap up trade talks by G20 ahead of Modi visit AP News
- India's PM Modi expected to visit Canada in December to sign trade deal, Globe and Mail reports Reuters
- PM Carney confirms India’s Modi will visit Canada; Trump says U.S. will keep buying Canadian potash CTV News
- Modi Plans Canada Trip for Trade Deal, Speeds Up Mexico Talks Bloomberg.com
- Modi to visit Canada as Carney looks to finalize trade deal with India by end of year CBC
Spain allows US extradition case against pro-Palestine aid donor to proceed
Lawyers for James ‘Fergie’ Chambers, wanted over alleged support for Hamas, say client is being persecuted
The Spanish government has decided to allow the Trump administration’s controversial extradition request to extradite wealthy activist James “Fergie” Chambers to continue in the country’s courts.
Chambers, a US citizen and wealthy donor to leftwing and humanitarian projects, is currently imprisoned in Madrid. It is the first known case of the US seeking to extradite a citizen over alleged support for Hamas, an accusation tied to money Chambers has donated to support Palestinians, including the Sameer Project, in Gaza.
Continue reading...Battle-tested Zelenskyy sounds chilling alarm on where Putin’s war could head next – Fox News
- Battle-tested Zelenskyy sounds chilling alarm on where Putin’s war could head next Fox News
- Zelenskiy says Russia planning new mass attack on Ukraine Reuters
- Zelensky: Putin May Attack NATO Country as Russia Struggles in Ukraine Kyiv Post
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces launch fresh strikes on Kyiv as Zelensky prepares UN address The Independent
- Russia planning to hit Ukraine with 'massive attack,' Zelensky warns The Kyiv Independent
Huge data centres rise at ‘China speed’ to power its AI ambitions
The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, an unlikely frontier in Beijing's AI race with Washington.