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Putin and Modi Meet as BRICS Faces Test Over Middle East War
Talks in New Delhi precede a September 12–13 summit whose members have sharply different interests in the regional conflict.
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Houthis Seize Mayun Island, Raising Threat to Red Sea Oil Route
The advance puts a strategic island at the entrance to the Red Sea in Houthi hands as regional shipping faces mounting pressure.
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Poland Warns of Threats to Ukraine Border Crossings After Incident Averted
Donald Tusk says Polish and Ukrainian services prevented a threat, while details of the incident remain undisclosed.
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Serbia Sets Oct. 25 Snap Election After Nearly Two Years of Protests
Serbia will hold a snap parliamentary election on October 25 after President Aleksandar Vučić dissolved parliament amid prolonged protests.
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Saudi Arabia Is Preparing Wider IAEA Nuclear Inspections
Saudi Arabia is preparing to give the IAEA wider nuclear inspection powers connected to its U.S. civil nuclear agreement, but not through the agency’s full Additional Protocol.
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Russia and North Korea Open Their First Road Bridge
Russia and North Korea opened their first road bridge on September 7, creating a new year-round crossing across the Tumen River with capacity for 300 vehicles a day.
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Israeli Strikes Kill 12 in Southern Lebanon as June Truce Frays
Israeli strikes killed at least 12 people in Kfar Rumman on September 7, including two children and a paramedic, as the June Israel-Hezbollah truce comes under growing strain.
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Anak Krakatau Eruption Cancels 1,558 Flights Across Indonesia
Anak Krakatau’s strongest eruption since July closed eight Indonesian airports, canceled 1,558 flights and affected about 170,000 passengers on September 6.
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Why the First India-China Corps Talks in Arunachal Pradesh Matter
India and China held their first corps commander-level talks in Arunachal Pradesh. The new eastern-sector channel matters because it can address incidents faster, but it does not settle the disputed border.
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AfD Projected Above 44% in Saxony-Anhalt—Why Governing Is Still Uncertain
AfD is projected to win more than 44% in Saxony-Anhalt. Here is why that historic result may still fall short of producing Germany’s first far-right state government since World War II.
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Nigerian Families Seek Answers Two Weeks After Mass Abductions
Families in Nigeria’s Niger state say they lack updates two weeks after mass kidnappings. Police have no new information, and hostage estimates remain unverified.
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Denmark Warns of Russian Sabotage Planning Against Defense Firms
Denmark’s intelligence service warns that Russia is preparing sabotage against defense companies and recruiting online. Moscow disputes the allegations.
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Russia and Ukraine Announce Capital Strike Pauses as U.S. Envoys Arrive
Russia announces a three-day halt to Kyiv strikes as Ukraine offers reciprocal restraint during U.S. envoy talks. The limited pause leaves the wider war unresolved.
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EU Enlargement Chief Cancels Serbia Visit Over Mladić Glorification
Marta Kos canceled a planned Serbia visit on September 4, citing glorification of Ratko Mladić and the need to respect victims of war crimes.
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Milei Targets Falklands Oil Firms With Sanctions; Sea Lion Partners Push Back
Argentina announced tougher sanctions against Falklands oil operators. Sea Lion partners say they hold valid licenses and expect no material timetable impact.
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Some Chinese Rare-Earth Suppliers Halt U.S. Shipments, Reuters Reports
Reuters reports that some Chinese rare-earth suppliers are declining U.S. shipments, highlighting supply-chain risks despite diplomatic commitments.
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Why Pacific Leaders Split Over China’s Missile Test
Pacific Islands Forum leaders voiced concern over China's July missile test but failed to reach unanimity, exposing the limits of regional consensus.
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How Foreign Networks Are Sustaining Sudan’s War, According to the U.N.
A U.N. report says foreign fighters, weapons and drone networks are extending Sudan's war and enabling attacks far beyond the front lines.
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Iran Fires Missiles and Drones at Kuwait as Gulf Conflict Widens
Kuwait says it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones on September 3, marking a fresh regional escalation in renewed U.S.-Iran fighting.
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U.S. Begins New Strikes on IRGC Targets in Iran
U.S. Central Command says American forces began new strikes on IRGC targets in Iran at noon Eastern on September 1, escalating the Strait of Hormuz conflict.