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Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for a full-scale military campaign in the occupied West Bank, urging Israel to replicate its Gaza operations.
Trump rejects Iran ceasefire proposal and shares Strait of Hormuz map
President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected an Iranian ceasefire proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sharing a map on Truth Social amid rising oil prices.
Pope warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity as he opens France trip
Opening a four-day visit to France, Pope Leo XIV warned at the Élysée Palace that unchecked artificial intelligence and nuclear arms could undermine humanity.
Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials meet on sidelines
President Trump used his UN speech to threaten Iran with annihilation while U.S. and Iranian officials engaged in sideline diplomatic talks.
China expels two top military leaders over corruption and disloyalty
China has purged its highest-ranking army general and another top military official from the ruling Communist Party following a corruption probe.
Flights disrupted by 'technical issue' with air traffic control across Scotland
A technical glitch at the Prestwick air traffic control centre restricted Scottish airspace capacity by sixty percent on Monday, 21 September 2026, disrupting flights across Scotland, Northern England, and Northern Ireland.
Two dead in Moscow region, drones hit oil refinery in Russian capital
An unprecedented drone assault struck the Moscow region and a capital oil refinery, leaving two dead and forcing evacuations during parliamentary voting.
Iran Sets Conditions For US War Talks Amid Ongoing Regional Escalation
Iran Sets Conditions For US War Talks Amid Ongoing Regional Escalation
UN mission finds grounds for US war crimes and Iran crimes against humanity
A UN mission has found grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in Iran and Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during protests.
UN report finds U.S. committed war crimes in strikes on Iranian school
A UN fact-finding mission concluded that the U.S. committed war crimes during military strikes on a school and a sports facility in Iran.
NATO fighter jets shoot down drone violating Lithuanian airspace
Italian Eurofighter jets intercepted and destroyed an unmanned drone that crossed into Lithuanian airspace from Belarus amid rising regional security tensions.
Russian drone hits Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train near Polish border
A Russian drone hit the engine carriage of a Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train just two kilometres from the Polish border following a massive overnight aerial barrage.
Saudi Arabia halts oil pipeline
Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut down its critical East-West crude oil pipeline following multiple drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory.
US leaders and families mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
US leaders and grieving families observed the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with ceremonies across the country, while relatives demanded justice.
Modi, Putin hold talks in New Delhi on trade, defence
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held bilateral talks in New Delhi focusing on trade expansion, defence cooperation, and regional stability.
Houthis capture strategic island in Bab al-Mandab shipping strait
Yemen's Houthi forces have captured Mayun Island in the Bab al-Mandab strait, putting pressure on vital shipping lanes and impacting global markets.
Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win Congress
US President Donald Trump proposed a $5,000 payment for every adult American citizen, conditional on Republicans retaining control of Congress.
Travelers Face More Flight Delays After Major Air Traffic Disruption at UK Airports
A major technical collapse at National Air Traffic Services triggered widespread UK flight cancellations, leaving passengers stranded and sparking an independent review.
CENTCOM denies US warships struck as Iran clashes escalate in Strait of Hormuz
CENTCOM strongly rejected claims by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that two U.S. Navy destroyers were successfully struck amidst escalating Middle East clashes.
US military strikes Iranian oil tankers as regional conflict escalates
US forces destroyed multiple Iranian oil tankers following missile attacks on a Navy warship, prompting retaliatory strikes and severe shipping disruptions.