Argentina’s Milei Submits Bill to Tighten Falklands Sanctions

Argentina’s government presented a bill to crack down on companies operating in the Falkland Islands, according to Reuters reporting from September 2026. The legislative proposal toughens sanctions on individuals and corporations that unlawfully participate in activities across the Falklands, as well as Argentina’s maritime spaces and continental shelf, without authorization from Argentine authorities. Sanctions and … Read more

China Urges US and Iran to Exercise Restraint and Resume Talks

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Iran and the United States to exercise restraint, return to an interim peace deal signed in June, and engage in substantive consultations during a meeting in Beijing, according to China’s foreign ministry. Strait of Hormuz Shipping Security and Regional Stability Beijing called for effective measures to reopen the Strait … Read more

Trump: US Could Occupy Iran and Seize Oil Like Venezuela

According to White House reporter Bo Erickson, writing alongside Padraic Halpin and Conor Humphries for Reuters, President Donald Trump suggested on Sept. 13, that the United States could stay in Iran and “keep the oil”, drawing a parallel to a U.S. push to take control of a fifth of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. Geopolitical Leverage … Read more

Israel Destroys Hezbollah Underground Complex in Lebanon

The Israeli military destroyed an underground Hezbollah infrastructure network at the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Thursday. According to a joint statement from the two officials, the operation completed the consolidation of a security zone in the area. Israeli forces intend to remain … Read more

Netanyahu Races to Unify Israel’s Right Wing to Avoid Election Defeat

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is racing to consolidate Israel’s fractious right-wing parties ahead of a Tuesday night deadline to avert an election loss forecast by opinion polls, according to reporting by Reuters. Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, is seeking a record seventh term in the upcoming October 27 election. However, surveys indicate that his nationalist-religious … Read more

Vance Dismisses Iran Conflict as War, Offers No Timeline for End

According to U.S. Vice President JD Vance, the United States has ended major combat operations with Iran, though ongoing hostilities entering their seventh month continue to exert pressure on the Trump administration ahead of the November midterm elections. Speaking at a White House briefing on Sept. 3, 2026, Vance stated that the bilateral fighting does … Read more

US Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers After Attack on Naval Ships

U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday, including one vessel off the coast of Kharg Island near Iran’s key oil export hub, according to U.S. Central Command. The military action followed a ballistic missile attack launched by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps against two U.S. Navy ships, according to statements from Central Command. … Read more

Skylar Diggins Out for Season with Knee Injury

Chicago Sky guard Skylar Diggins will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season due to an aggravated right knee injury, according to a team announcement made on Sept. 1, 2026. The organization stated that the decision was made to prioritize the veteran player’s long-term health following collaboration with medical staff, team doctors, and Diggins … Read more

Israel Signs Historic $3.5B Air Defense Deal with Greece

Israel and Greece signed a €3 billion, or $3.5 billion, defence agreement on Monday, according to defence officials. Under the terms of the accord, Israel will build a multi-layered air defence system for Greece as Athens advances its broader military modernisation programme. Amir Baram, director general of Israel’s defence ministry, stated that the project, known … Read more

UN Rights Office Condemns US Palestine Action Terrorist Designation

The United Nations human rights office stated on Thursday that the Trump administration’s decision to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organization constitutes a disproportionate and unnecessary restriction on free speech. According to the U.N. office, Washington’s move on Wednesday marks an expansive use of the term terrorism that will create a chilling effect on … Read more