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International · 2026-09-10
Trump headlines Republican midterm convention in DallasPresident Donald Trump attended the Republican National Committee's first-ever Midterm Convention in Dallas on 9 and 10 September, an unprecedented gathering designed to energise Republican voters before the November midterm elections. The party hopes to maintain its narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
International · 2026-09-12
Trump accuses Iran of drone attack on Saudi pipelineUS President Donald Trump stated that Iran was probably responsible for a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, one of the country's main oil export routes. The incident occurred as Iran-backed Houthi forces advanced in Yemen, intensifying concerns about global oil supplies and shipping routes.
International · 2026-09-14
Poland raises alert as Russian drone barrage strikes near Ukraine's western borderOn 13 September, 13 Russian drone strikes targeted western Ukraine, with some landing within kilometres of the Polish border. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Russia's deployment of faster, jet-powered drones with greater range and accuracy represents an escalating threat, and Poland pledged to reinforce border security. The strikes coincided with continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries, which Donald Trump has publicly urged Ukraine to stop.
International · 2026-09-19
Trump signs law expanding Russia sanctions and extending Iran sanctions to 2031President Donald Trump has signed legislation authorising expanded statutory sanctions and tariffs on Russia while extending Iran sanctions through 2031. The law permits duties of up to 100% on imports from countries knowingly purchasing Russian energy products. Iranian officials denounced the measures as economic terrorism.
International · 2026-09-13
Trump urges Ukraine to cease strikes on Russian oil refineries over diesel concernsUS President Donald Trump has publicly called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, contending that the campaign is worsening a global diesel shortage and raising fuel prices in the United States. Ukraine has conducted more than sixty strikes on at least twenty-four Russian refineries in recent months, viewing the campaign as a legitimate way to weaken Russia's war economy. Ukrainian officials argue that refined fuel is essential to Russian military operations, making refineries valid targets under international laws of war.
International · 2026-09-14
Trump predicts Iran war will end this year as Strait of Hormuz tensions risePresident Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he expects the seven-month conflict centred on Iran to conclude this year, potentially after November's midterm elections, with oil prices falling sharply afterwards. Iran claimed it destroyed an advanced American drone over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a claim Washington has not independently verified. The ongoing fighting has created significant disruptions to global shipping and energy markets in this critical corridor.
International · 2026-09-26
Trump rejects Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of HormuzAccording to the Wall Street Journal, US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end regional fighting within a week. The offer, presented by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, would have involved the US lifting sanctions and releasing frozen Iranian funds as part of efforts to resolve the ongoing 2026 Iran war and the waterway crisis.
International · 2026-09-24
Court orders White House to restore press credentials for CNN, Politico and MS NOWA federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump violated the constitutional right to due process by banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House, and ordered their press passes restored immediately. The outlets had been denied access on Thursday morning despite the judge's overnight decision, prompting an emergency hearing. Trump had originally claimed the ban was due to fake news coverage, though the White House later cited national security concerns.
International · 2026-10-07
Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery creates Skydance media giantParamount completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, combining two major Hollywood studios under David Ellison's leadership into a company renamed Skydance. The merger brings together major film studios, news networks including CNN and CBS News, and streaming services, though shares dropped more than 4.5 percent on their first day of trading. Critics have expressed concerns that the Ellison family's connections to US President Donald Trump may influence the company's news coverage.
International · 2026-10-05
Bosnia holds general election amid ethnic tensions and secessionist concernsBosnia and Herzegovina held general elections to select its tripartite presidency, parliament and entity-level bodies. Milorad Dodik, the Serb nationalist leader barred from holding office, claimed his party retained power in Republika Srpska despite declining turnout, attributing the result to Donald Trump's re-election. The vote tested the ethnic power-sharing system established by the 1995 Dayton peace accords.
International · 2026-10-11
Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport kills 13 as Yemen conflict worsensYemen's government launched a major military operation called 'Operation Dawn of Yemen' to recapture the capital Sanaa from Houthi control. The Houthis responded with repeated missile strikes on Saudi territory, culminating in an attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on 11 October that killed at least 13 people and wounded over 300, prompting US President Donald Trump to suggest American involvement in Saudi military operations.
International · 2026-10-11
Houthi missile strike on Riyadh airport kills 13 and injures hundredsA missile fired by Yemen's Houthi movement struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 300 others. The attack has prompted US President Donald Trump to say that Washington would consider joining Saudi military operations against the Houthis. Saudi forces responded with a retaliatory airstrike on Sanaa, Yemen's capital.
International · 2026-10-15
Russian Missile Strike Cuts Heating to Over 1,000 Kyiv BuildingsA Russian ballistic missile struck the Darnytska CHP-4 power station in Kyiv, disrupting heating and electricity supplies to more than 1,000 residential buildings. The attack occurred despite an energy ceasefire agreement announced just two days earlier by US President Donald Trump, which Ukraine had accepted but Russia has now violated. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strike, noting it arrived without early warning and called Russia's targeting of energy infrastructure 'absolutely unjust.'
International · 2026-10-18
'No Kings' movement pivots to early voting drive across United StatesOver 3,000 'No Kings' demonstrations took place across the United States on 17 October, representing the fourth iteration of protests against President Donald Trump's administration. In contrast to previous rallies focused on policy objections, organisers framed this round as a nonpartisan voter mobilisation effort ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
International · 2026-09-09
Trump does not oppose UK, France and Canada's ban on Israeli settlement tradeOn 8 September, the United Kingdom, France and Canada announced they would ban imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, which they consider illegal under international law. President Trump said he would speak to the countries involved to understand their reasoning, but did not condemn the move. Israel's government responded angrily, with its Foreign Minister accusing the countries of encouraging antisemitism.
International · 2026-10-04
Brazil holds pivotal election as Lula seeks fourth term against Bolsonaro's sonBrazilians voted on Sunday in a highly polarised presidential election between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, seeking an unprecedented fourth non-consecutive term, and Flávio Bolsonaro, a 45-year-old senator and son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro. The election is significant for Latin America, where Brazil remains one of the few major nations governed by the left amid a regional wave of right-wing victories.
International · 2026-08-30
Venezuela defends major 25-year oil agreement with the United StatesInterim President Delcy Rodríguez announced that Venezuela has signed a 25-year energy agreement with the United States designed to increase oil production to 1.5 million barrels daily and generate over 209 billion dollars in revenue. Although President Trump stated the agreement gives the US control of Venezuela's 65 billion proven oil reserves, Rodríguez maintained that Venezuela retains full sovereignty over its resources. The deal has provoked strong opposition from both government supporters and critics who argue Venezuela has surrendered control of its most valuable national asset.
International · 2026-10-04
Brazilians vote in polarised first-round presidential election between Lula and Bolsonaro's sonBrazilians voted on Sunday in the opening round of a highly divisive presidential election. The incumbent president Lula, aged 80, is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term against Flávio Bolsonaro, a 45-year-old senator and son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup. The Guardian characterised the election as a pivotal moment not only for Brazil but for the entire Latin American region.
International · 2026-10-22
Russia releases American veteran Stephen Hubbard as Putin meets Trump envoy in St PetersburgRussia released Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old American citizen detained since 2022 on charges of fighting for Ukraine, during a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg. Trump stated no prisoner swap occurred, but Witkoff's public praise of Putin as a humanitarian prompted criticism from Republican politicians.
International · 2026-09-20
Iran maintains Hormuz blockade as war enters seventh month and sanctions extend to 2031Seven months into the conflict, Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz by striking and detaining commercial vessels, despite US claims that shipping volumes have reached a six-month high. President Trump announced expectations that the war would end within the year and signed legislation extending sanctions on Iran through 2031. Iran held its largest pro-government rally since the war began and set seven conditions for resuming ceasefire negotiations.
International · 2026-10-10
ICE shooting of man with child in car sparks protests in New York CityAn Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and wounded a Dominican man sitting in a car with a five-year-old child in New York City, triggering protests and clashes with police. Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the incident unconscionable and demanded that President Trump halt ICE operations in the city.
International · 2026-09-11
Escalating US-Iran conflict drives oil and diesel to record highsIntensifying military confrontation between the United States and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz has pushed energy prices to multi-year peaks, with Brent crude approaching $110 a barrel and US diesel exceeding $6 a gallon for the first time. Iran reported striking ten vessels during the week of 11 September, while the United States continued striking Iranian tankers and expanded economic pressure through new sanctions on banks accused of financing Tehran. The surge in fuel costs has become a political concern for the Trump administration, particularly affecting agricultural and transportation sectors in key electoral regions.
International · 2026-10-25
Russia releases American veteran and agrees Oleshky ceasefire amid renewed peace effortsRussia freed 74-year-old Stephen Hubbard, an American former teacher imprisoned since 2022 for fighting alongside Ukrainian forces, during a Putin-Witkoff meeting in St Petersburg. Additionally, Russia and Ukraine established a localised ceasefire around the occupied town of Oleshky in Kherson Oblast, brokered by First Lady Melania Trump, as negotiators prepare for technical talks in Abu Dhabi next month.
International · 2026-09-25
US court orders Trump White House to restore press access for CNN, MS NOW and PoliticoA federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's decision to revoke press credentials for three news outlets was likely unconstitutional and ordered the White House to readmit their journalists. The outlets regained access to White House coverage after initially being denied entry to an event for visiting Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
International · 2026-09-27
Five men arrested near RAF Fairford over suspected explosives and terrorism offencesBritish counter-terrorism police arrested five men on Sunday near RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire air base used by US bombers conducting operations against Iran. The operation involved the evacuation of 85 nearby homes while an army bomb disposal unit examined three suspicious vehicles. The men were arrested under counter-terrorism legislation and face charges related to explosives.
International · 2026-09-27
Iran conflict deepens economic crisis and threatens global shipping and fuel pricesIran's economy contracted by 10.1% in the second quarter as sanctions and currency depreciation compounded the effects of regional conflict. Diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions between the US and Iran stalled after President Trump rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while an attack on a cargo ship near the strait killed one crew member and sent European diesel prices to record levels. The escalating crisis has prompted increased Western military engagement in the region and revealed severe psychological strain among US military personnel.
International · 2026-09-28
Five men arrested on terrorism and explosives charges near RAF FairfordCounter-terrorism police in England arrested five men near RAF Fairford on Sunday morning on suspicion of explosives offences and preparing a terrorist act. Eighty-five households were evacuated whilst bomb disposal teams examined suspicious vehicles discovered during the operation. The arrests occurred near an airbase used by US bombers in operations against Iran.
International · 2026-10-03
Swiss President Guy Parmelin announces departure from Federal Council at year's endGuy Parmelin, aged 66, has announced his resignation from Switzerland's Federal Council effective December 31 after eleven years of service. He cited a desire to allow "new energy" to lead during uncertain times, while denying any health-related reasons for his decision. Parliament is scheduled to elect his successor on December 9.
International · 2026-09-20
EU proposes Canada as first associate member amid tariff dispute with USThe European Union has proposed making Canada its first associate member country, deepening bilateral relations at a time when Canada faces a trade conflict with the United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, present at the announcement in Strasbourg, has previously expressed Ottawa's interest in a closer security and economic partnership with Europe. The proposal reflects mutual priorities in artificial intelligence, climate change, geopolitics and Arctic security.
International · 2026-10-04
Dodik's Party Claims Victory in Bosnia's Complex Tripartite ElectionBosnia and Herzegovina held general elections on Sunday under its ethnically partitioned system established by the 1995 Dayton peace accords. Milorad Dodik, barred from the presidency after a conviction for abuse of power, declared that his Serb nationalist party had retained control of Republika Srpska and its seat on the state presidency. Preliminary results indicated falling voter turnout.
International · 2026-09-20
Kentucky Republican forces House vote on impeaching Defense Secretary over Iran military operationsRep. Thomas Massie filed an eight-article impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging he conducted military operations in Iran for over 90 days without congressional authorisation in violation of the War Powers Resolution of 1973. The move forces a House floor vote within two legislative days and places Republican lawmakers in a difficult position months before midterm elections.
International · 2026-10-05
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro advance to runoff in Brazilian presidential electionBrazil's first round of presidential voting produced no clear winner, forcing a runoff between leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro on 25 October. With about 65 percent of ballots counted, Bolsonaro held a narrow lead at 49.8 percent against Lula's 42.25 percent.
International · 2026-09-19
Denmark and the United States expand US military access to GreenlandDenmark and the United States have reached an agreement that significantly increases American military presence in Greenland, granting Washington permanent basing rights and overflight privileges. The deal also prevents non-NATO countries from establishing military bases there and restricts sensitive foreign investments, measures apparently designed to limit Chinese and Russian influence in the Arctic region.
International · 2026-09-19
Iran detains oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz and sets seven conditions for ceasefire talksIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps detained the Togo-flagged oil tanker Trend on Friday after it attempted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively blockaded since February. Mohsen Rezaee, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, announced that Iran has established seven preconditions for resuming ceasefire negotiations with the United States, though the specific details were not disclosed.
International · 2026-10-09
ICE agent shoots Dominican man in car with child in New York, triggering protestsAn Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot a man from the Dominican Republic on Thursday while he sat in a car with a five-year-old child in New York City's Marble Hill neighbourhood. Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the shooting as unconscionable and demanded that President Trump halt all ICE operations in the city. The incident sparked protests and scuffles with police, with city leaders expressing outrage and calling for the release of body camera footage.
International · 2026-09-17
EU proposes Canada as first associate member amid trade tensions with USThe European Commission announced that the EU intends to establish Canada as its first associate member, deepening their partnership. This development follows Canada's ongoing trade dispute with the United States, in which Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has previously advocated for a stronger security and economic partnership with Europe. The EU and Canada already benefit from a comprehensive free trade agreement that has significantly reduced tariffs between them since 2017.
International · 2026-09-16
Republican congressman initiates impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary HegsethThomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging he violated the War Powers Resolution by conducting military operations against Iran for over 90 days without congressional approval. The privileged resolution forces a House vote within two legislative days, creating political pressure on fellow Republicans during an election period.
International · 2026-09-07
US envoys Kushner and Witkoff hold first Kyiv talks with Zelenskyy in renewed peace pushAmerican peace envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff visited Kyiv on Sunday to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in their first diplomatic visit to the Ukrainian capital. The meeting came after the envoys spent three hours with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow the previous day, as the Trump administration pursues efforts to end the four-and-a-half-year war. While Kremlin officials described the Moscow talks as productive, neither side announced a breakthrough.
International · 2026-10-14
Russian ballistic missile strikes Kyiv power plant amid energy ceasefire disputeA Russian ballistic missile attacked the Darnytska CHP-4 power station in Kyiv, killing two people and injuring 21 others. The strike cut heating to over 1,000 residential buildings and occurred just two days after a reported agreement on an energy ceasefire, which Ukraine says Russia has already violated.
International · 2026-09-10
Iran targets US base in Jordan as conflict deepens into seventh monthIranian ballistic missiles struck the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan on 10 September, damaging approximately a dozen American military aircraft. The United States responded with attacks on Iranian air-defence and missile systems, continuing a six-month conflict that began in late February with no clear end in sight.