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Kim Jong Un Expands State-Sanctioned Fun While Shunning US Talks
North Korea's Kim Jong Un pushes state-run entertainment programs as analysts say Pyongyang sees little to gain from renewed nuclear negotiations with Washington.
IRGC Strikes US Unmanned Vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Two Ships Hit
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a US unmanned vessel in the Strait of Hormuz Friday; UKMTO confirmed projectiles struck two additional ships off Oman.
China's 70% EV Target Deals Another Blow to Oil Demand
China targets 70 percent of passenger car sales to be electric or hybrid by 2030, with NEV penetration already at 65 percent in August and analysts forecasting an 8.9 percent drop in Chinese oil demand in 2026.
Russia Hits Kyiv Shopping Centre; Ukraine Strikes Saratov Ozon Depot
Russian air strikes killed five and wounded dozens at a Kyiv shopping centre Thursday; Ukraine responded with a long-range attack on an Ozon logistics depot in Saratov.
IRGC Attacks US Unmanned Vessel in Hormuz Strait; Two Ships Hit
Iran's IRGC struck a U.S. unmanned vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday; U.K. maritime authorities confirmed projectiles hit two ships off Oman.
UKMTO: Projectiles Strike Two Ships Off Oman as IRGC Claims Hormuz Drone Attack
UK Maritime Trade Operations confirms projectiles hit two vessels off Oman on Sept. 11, as Iran's IRGC claims it attacked a U.S. unmanned surface vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
OPEC Projects Oil Demand Growth to Surge Sixfold in 2027
OPEC now expects global oil demand growth to jump from 380,000 barrels per day this year to 2.36 million bpd in 2027, a more than sixfold increase in twelve months.
Trump Says Putin Wants a Deal on Ukraine—Experts Urge Caution
President Trump claims Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate a peace deal on Ukraine, but foreign policy analysts say battlefield evidence points in the opposite direction.
Israeli Strikes Kill Family of Four in Gaza Despite Active Ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes killed four members of a Palestinian family in Beit Lahia, including girls aged 8 and 12, while a ceasefire nominally remained in place, Anadolu Agency reports.
Poland Warns Russia Plans to Target Ukraine Border Crossings
Poland says it expects Russia to strike its border crossings with Ukraine, threatening NATO supply lines and raising the prospect of direct conflict with a NATO member state.
IRGC Claims Navy Targeted U.S. Sea Drone in Strait of Hormuz
IRGC said Thursday its navy targeted a U.S. unmanned surface vessel in the Strait of Hormuz in the latest direct US-Iran military confrontation in the strategic waterway.
OPEC Cuts 2026 Oil Demand Growth Forecast for Fifth Straight Month
OPEC trimmed its 2026 global oil demand growth estimate to 380,000 barrels per day in its September report — the fifth consecutive monthly downward revision.
Ukraine Hits 8 Russian War Sites, Strikes Shahed Supply Port on Caspian
Ukrainian forces struck eight Russian military sites in a single day and hit a Caspian Sea port supplying Shahed drones, as Russia launched attacks on Kyiv and Dnipro.
IAEA Board Refers Iran Nuclear File to UN Security Council
The IAEA Board of Governors voted to refer Iran's nuclear file to the UN Security Council; Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi rejected the resolution Thursday.
US Aircraft Damaged in Overnight Strikes on Jordan Air Base
An A-10 Thunderbolt and approximately eight F-15s were damaged in overnight strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Kim Jong Un Publicly Thanks Troops for Overseas Operations
Kim Jong Un formally thanked North Korean troops for overseas operations, the government's clearest public acknowledgment of DPRK forces deployed abroad.
Iran Strikes U.S. Base in Jordan, Damaging Multiple Aircraft
Iranian forces struck Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan overnight, damaging an A-10 Thunderbolt and roughly eight F-15s, per the Jerusalem Post and CBS News.
Trump Blames Putin-Zelenskyy Feud for Stalling Peace Talks
President Trump blamed stalled Ukraine-Russia peace talks on mutual hatred between Putin and Zelenskyy, as Kyiv launched its deepest-ever strike into Russia's Arctic.
Ukraine's Arctic Strike Extends Reach Into Russia's Gas Heartland
Ukraine's long-range strikes reached Russia's Arctic gas infrastructure this week, as a separate drone attack hit a Caspian port in Dagestan, widening pressure on Moscow.
Iran Strikes Damage U.S. Aircraft at Jordan Air Base Overnight
Iranian forces struck Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan overnight, damaging several U.S. aircraft, CBS News reported Wednesday amid widening Iran-U.S. military exchanges.
IAEA Refers Iran to UN Security Council Over Nuclear Non-Compliance
The IAEA board voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance, the first such action in more than two decades, backed by Western nations.
Gold Climbs as Dollar Weakens, Markets Brace for Inflation Data Amid Oil Rally
Gold prices rose Wednesday as the U.S. dollar softened ahead of key inflation figures, while crude oil pushed higher on Middle East supply concerns and a weak greenback.
IAEA Refers Iran to UN Security Council Over Nuclear Non-Compliance
The IAEA Board of Governors voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over nuclear non-compliance, a formal escalation pressed by the U.S., Germany, France, and the UK.
Kim Praises North Korean Troops in Ukraine; Russia-China Pact Deepens
North Korea's Kim Jong Un publicly praised soldiers deployed in Ukraine alongside Russian forces as China and Russia reinforced their strategic partnership.
Iran Attacks Shipping Near Hormuz as Explosions Hit Iranian Ports
Iran launched a major assault on global shipping near the Strait of Hormuz as crude prices skyrocketed, while explosions were confirmed across multiple Iranian port communities bordering the strait.
IAEA Board Refers Iran to UN Security Council for Nuclear Violations
The IAEA's board of governors voted Wednesday to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over nuclear non-compliance, a move initiated by the US, UK, France, and Germany.
Taiwan's Defense Efforts Signal Washington, Not Beijing, Expert Says
Taiwan's asymmetric defense investments are calibrated to reassure Washington of the island's self-defense commitment, not to deter China directly, a security analyst says.
Trump Says Putin Wants Ukraine War Deal as Strikes Continue
President Trump said Tuesday that Putin is ready to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, even as Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged fresh strikes near the Moldova border.
Russia Signals to Trump: Cut Ukraine Aid to End War
Moscow tells the Trump administration that withdrawing US military support for Kyiv could accelerate peace, as Ukraine drones hit Russia's key Black Sea oil port at Novorossiysk.
Iran Claims Strikes on 10 Ships Near Hormuz; Oil Tops $100
Iran says it attacked 10 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, including two U.S. ships and eight oil tankers, after the U.S. military sank five Iranian tankers. Oil crossed $100 a barrel.