Nearly 130 heads of state and government gathered in midtown Manhattan for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, where delegates faced back-to-back speeches addressing the U.S.-Iran war, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, and the risks posed by artificial intelligence. U.S.-Iran Diplomacy and Global Conflicts at UNGA U.S. President … Read more
According to U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, the United States and Iran held hours of indirect talks through mediators on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. The diplomatic exchanges focused on regional security and maritime access, though differing public accounts emerged from Washington and Tehran regarding whether officials … Read more
Flights connecting Iran to Baghdad and Muscat are facing immediate cancellations ahead of sweeping new United States sanctions taking effect, according to the Tasnim News Agency. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that secondary sanctions targeting aviation service providers will effectively shut down all Iranian carriers by cutting off essential fuel, ticketing, and ground-handling support. … Read more
President Donald Trump warned during his United Nations General Assembly address on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, that he could annihilate Iran if a peace deal is not reached.
Palestinian Americans held a day of advocacy at the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, meeting with lawmakers to oppose a reported $2.8bn military package to Israel approved by the administration of US President Donald Trump. According to the Americans for Justice in Palestine Action (AJP Action) group, which organized the Tuesday event, more than … Read more
Two Utah Republican lawmakers are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s decision to ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, while state delegates and the…
Britain and the United States have test-fired a heavyweight torpedo from an uncrewed undersea vessel for the first time, according to an announcement by the British government. The live firing took place in UK waters as part of the AUKUS alliance with Australia, marking a major step in modernizing military capabilities with autonomous systems amid … Read more
The 2026 autumn equinox arrives on Tuesday, September 22, at 8:04 p.m. EDT, marking the astronomical start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are heading toward a high-stakes Washington summit to stabilize fragile trade ties, though their economic aims face immediate friction from escalating artificial intelligence debates, shifting tariff rates, and a U.S.-led sanctions operation targeting Iran, according to official statements and trade data. Trade Truce Expiration Date and Current … Read more
President Donald Trump stated that he is weighing whether to destroy Iran entirely or let its economy deteriorate, as Tehran warns of painful counterstrikes and regional…