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Iran Strikes Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Targeting Kurdish Groups
Iran struck the Kurdistan region of Iraq on Thursday, targeting Kurdish dissident groups, the latest in a campaign of over 1,000 drone and missile strikes since February.
Russia Links Black Sea Grain Deal to Halt in Refinery Strikes
Moscow is conditioning renewed Black Sea shipping talks on Kyiv stopping drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, as Russian strikes killed eight Ukrainians Thursday.
Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan After Thwarted Border Drone Attack
Pakistan launched precision airstrikes on Afghanistan after Islamabad said a drone attack from Afghan territory was thwarted. The Taliban government denied sheltering militants.
Trump-Xi White House Summit: Trade, AI, Iran, and Taiwan Top the Agenda
Xi Jinping's first White House visit in more than a decade puts US-China disputes over trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and the war in Iran front and center.
NATO Jets Scrambled Over Poland and Romania as Russia Strikes Kyiv
Allied air forces went on alert along NATO's eastern flank as Russia launched a major assault on Kyiv, while the EU announced a $1.6 billion transfer to Ukraine.
Cargo Ship Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, Catches Fire
A cargo ship caught fire after being struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, killing at least one person, per UK Maritime Trade Operations.
Taiwan Upgrades Maritime Patrol at Vulnerable South China Sea Outpost
Taiwan is bolstering maritime patrol capabilities at a vulnerable South China Sea outpost, Reuters reports, as Beijing expands its regional maritime presence.
Pentagon Investigates After China Obtains F-35 Stealth Fighter Parts
The Pentagon has opened a formal investigation after China obtained components from the F-35 stealth fighter jet, raising urgent questions about U.S. defense supply chain security.
Zelenskyy Names Putin 'Patient Zero' of War in UN Address
Ukraine's president told the UN General Assembly that Vladimir Putin originated the conflict and urged member states to sustain economic pressure on Moscow until Russia withdraws.
IRGC Brigadier General Killed in Armed Clash Near Iran-Pakistan Border
Senior IRGC commander Brig.-Gen. Hossein Zarifi was killed in clashes with armed gunmen in southeastern Iran near the Pakistan border, Jerusalem Post reports.
US Invites Putin to G20 in Miami as Zelensky Heads to UN
Washington has invited Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami as Ukraine's president prepares a high-stakes address to the UN General Assembly — diplomacy and war on a collision course.
Trump Presses 'Energy Ceasefire' in Ukraine War as Oil Prices Climb
Trump pushed for an energy ceasefire in Ukraine Tuesday amid spiking oil prices, as Rubio said both Kyiv and Moscow have an interest in a limited halt to hostilities.
Indian Sailor Killed in Attack on Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz
An attack on a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz killed at least one Indian sailor on Wednesday, Sept. 23, Omani and Indian authorities confirmed.
US Open to China Trade Truce Extension or Bigger Deal, Bessent Says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled US flexibility after meeting China's He Lifeng, leaving open an extension of the current trade truce or a broader comprehensive deal.
Russia Kills Six in Ukraine Strikes After Zelenskyy-Trump Talks
Russian drone and missile strikes killed six people across Ukraine within hours of President Zelenskyy meeting Trump to discuss a potential energy-infrastructure ceasefire.
China's 80% Grip on Iranian Oil Looms Over Trump-Xi White House Summit
Beijing controls roughly 80 percent of Iran's crude exports and appears to be signaling that leverage ahead of a high-stakes White House summit with President Trump on September 24.
Cargo Vessel Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, Two Casualties
A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday with two casualties, UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed.
Russia Pounds Kyiv With Drones, Killing 2 Before Zelenskyy UN Address
Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv on Tuesday, killing 2 and wounding 23, hours before President Zelenskyy was to address the UN General Assembly, AP confirmed.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Ready for Energy Ceasefire, Trilateral Summit
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Kyiv is ready for an 'energy ceasefire' and called for a three-way meeting with Putin and Trump, while pressing India to halt Russian oil purchases.
Goldman Sachs: $100 Brent Is Curbing China's Crude Demand
Goldman Sachs forecasts China's crude imports will rise only slightly in Q4 as $100 Brent suppresses buying, potentially capping further upward pressure on global oil prices.
Trump Signals Ukraine Deal Close After Meeting Zelenskyy at UN Summit
President Trump met Zelenskyy at the UN General Assembly Tuesday, suggesting a peace deal is near and saying Putin has agreed to direct negotiations to end the Ukraine war.
Explosion Reported Near Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's state news agency IRNA reports an explosion near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz; cause and impact remain unknown as of early Tuesday.
Iran's Regional Influence and Middle East Tensions
Tensions in the Middle East continue to rise as Iran's influence grows, with concerns over its nuclear program and human rights record.
Taiwan Coastguard's Rare Missile Firing Reveals Deepening Navy Ties
Taiwan's coastguard carried out a rare live missile exercise, the South China Morning Post reports, signaling growing operational integration with the island's navy.
Russia Strikes Four Ukrainian Regions as Zelenskyy Prepares to Meet Trump
Russia bombarded at least four Ukrainian regions overnight with missiles and drones, killing five people, hours before Zelenskyy is set to meet Trump on a possible energy truce.
Trump: Putin Has 'Lost Control' of Oil as Zelenskyy Arrives for UN Talks
President Trump said Russia has 'lost control' of oil revenues because of the Ukraine war as Zelenskyy flew to New York, where Trump plans to push an energy truce proposal.
Saudi Strike Kills Six in Mokha as G7 Demands Houthi Ceasefire
A Saudi airstrike hit the Yemeni port city of Mokha on September 22, killing six, Houthi officials said, as G7 foreign ministers demanded Iran-backed Houthis halt attacks.
Russian Strikes Kill Four as Zelensky Arrives in New York for UN
Russia launched overnight missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian industrial sites, killing at least four, as Zelensky arrived in New York for the UN General Assembly.
South Korea's Lee Brings Nuclear Freeze Offer to UN General Assembly
South Korean President Lee plans to propose phased denuclearization of North Korea at the UN General Assembly, urging Washington to ease sanctions in exchange for a nuclear freeze.
Trump to Address UN as Iran War, Ukraine Conflict, and Allied Strains Converge
President Trump takes the General Assembly podium Monday with the U.S. at war with Iran, Ukraine still fighting Russia, and allies uneasy over Greenland, NATO, and Taiwan.