- China’s Purges Are Working as Designed Foreign Affairs
- Strategic Stability and the Rebuilding of Xi’s Military War on the Rocks
- Zhong Shaojun’s Removal Breaches Xi’s Innermost Circle The Jamestown Foundation
- 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
- Iran Update, September 16, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update, September 10, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- IRAN WAR WEEK 29, day # 4: Bessent the Clown comes to Congress Daily Kos
- Iran Update, September 15, 2026 Critical Threats
- Iran Update, September 11, 2026 Critical Threats
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
Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Russian oil refinery, military airfield – The Kyiv Independent
- Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Russian oil refinery, military airfield The Kyiv Independent
- Russia's Syzran and Saratov oil refineries on hold after drone attacks, sources say Reuters
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 10, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukraine war spreads to Arctic as nuclear tensions escalate Responsible Statecraft
- A fire broke out at the territory of a military airfield in Rostov-on-Don — OSINT Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
Fiji declares national HIV emergency as Pacific nation grapples with surge in cases
Government estimates that one in 60 adults in Fiji now living with HIV, as escalating use of methamphetamine fuels ‘epidemic’
Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency amid a spike in infections as the Pacific nation grapples with a correlating rise in methamphetamine use.
The country’s health and medical services minister, Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu, said in a statement on social media that an outbreak-level response was no longer sufficient to address what he described an “epidemic”.
Continue reading...Argentine judge orders halt to Falklands oil project as tensions with Britain rise – AP News
- Argentine judge orders halt to Falklands oil project as tensions with Britain rise AP News
- Argentinian judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project Al Jazeera
- Argentina escalates legal push against Falklands oil exploration firms Reuters
- Milei has staked it all on Trump. Will he follow through? Responsible Statecraft
- Argentina to charge British oil bosses over Falklands drilling The Telegraph
Ukraine war briefing: Drone kills Russian commander just decorated after fake victory claim – The Guardian
- Ukraine war briefing: Drone kills Russian commander just decorated after fake victory claim The Guardian
- Ukrainian drone commander says his forces killed decorated Russian general Reuters
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: General decorated by Putin for false victory claim killed in Ukrainian drone strike independent.co.uk
- Russian General Who Oversaw Capture of Ukraine’s Kostiantynivka Dies The Moscow Times
- Vladimir Putin’s Nightmare Deepens as High-Profile General Is Wiped Out thedailybeast.com
UK’s Burnham, Canada’s Carney discuss AI risks, defence cooperation
UK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool.
Trump threatens to stop trading with EU over ‘laughable’ membership offer to Canada
US president responds as Mark Carney seeks to move closer to Europe and diversify defence ties
Donald Trump has threatened the EU with “serious tariffs” and a halt to trade after the bloc proposed making Canada its first ever associate member – an idea he derided as “laughable”.
The US president said that if the EU moved forward with the plan, Washington could impose “very serious tariffs or stop trading with Europe”. He added: “If it’s a good intention, that’s fine. If it’s a bad intention, we’ll put very heavy tariffs on Europe.”
Continue reading...Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia
The bill marks the first time in more than two years the US Congress has passed legislation supporting Ukraine