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Iran Update, September 22, 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Tehran wants the United States to re-enter a Memorandum of Understanding by ea
topicChina's 80% Grip on Iranian Oil Looms Over Trump-Xi Summit
China controls 80% of Iranian oil exports, a dynamic that will feature in upcoming discussions between President Donald Trump and
topicInside France’s Push to Stop Migrant Boats to the U.K.
France is increasing measures to stop migrants from crossing the English Channel to reach the UK. Recent activity shows a rise in
topicMore than 100,000 people in Japan are now 100 years of age or older
Japan now has 107,677 residents aged 100 or older, an increase of nearly 8,000 from last year. Health Ministry data indicates wome
topicAt camp Norway built in Polish forest, NATO trainers admit Ukraine's army now moves faster than their own
NATO trainers operating from a Norwegian-built camp in Poland admit the Ukrainian army now moves faster than NATO forces. This dis
topicMillennium, Verition Join Rokos With Plans for Greek Outpost
Millennium Management is establishing a presence in Athens to support Greece's goal of becoming a global investment hub. This expa
topicAt least 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses
At least 21 people died after a six-story high rise in Gaza City collapsed. The building previously suffered strikes from Israeli
topicChina asks Iran to rein in Houthis after Saudi Arabia seeks help: Report
China has asked Iran to control the Houthi movement following a request for help from Saudi Arabia. Saudi officials contacted Beij
Princess Diana Believed King Charles Was “in Love” With a Member of His Staff, Her Brother Charles Spencer Claims
Earl Charles Spencer claims in his memoir, "Swan Song," that Princess Diana cited King Charles's alleged love for a male valet as
topicWorkers Rescued From Tunnel in Nepal 9 Days After Flood
Nepal's prime minister told the United Nations that recent deadly floods serve as a warning to the world regarding the ongoing imp
topicRussia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9
Russian ballistic missiles and drones struck Kyiv on September 25, killing at least 9 people and injuring 57. A drone hit an apart
topicOne person killed, five wounded in shooting at rave in Switzerland
A man in custody for the August 30 techno rave shooting in Aarau has ceased cooperation with authorities. Prosecutors state the su
topicZelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructure
President Zelenskyy is urging Donald Trump to involve Chinese President Xi Jinping to help end the Russian invasion. This diplomat
topicSaudi Oil Exports Face Heightened Threats After Attacks on Pipeline
Saudi Arabia has reached its highest level of crude oil exports since the start of the war with Iran, even as Iran-backed militant
topicRussia’s Confirmed War Dead Surpass 250,000
Journalists have identified the names of 259,000 Russian military personnel killed in action. This figure surpasses the 250,000 th
topicPrices Have Skyrocketed in Russian Supermarkets. We Have the Receipts.
Food prices in Russian supermarkets are increasing rapidly. A shortage of palm oil is specifically driving up the cost of bread. T
topicDrones, Sensors, and Satellite Imagery: The Baltics Prepare for War with Russia
Lithuania is securing its energy infrastructure and preparing civilian exits amid rising threats from Russia. The government is co
topicPutin’s Nightmare Deepens as New Footage Exposes Weakness
Ukraine is countering high-speed Russian jet-powered drones with new interceptor technology and expanded offensive operations. The
topicEU and Canada to unveil new partnership, but it may not be ‘associate membership,’ says ambassador
The European Union and Canada are preparing to announce a new partnership, though an ambassador warns it may not grant Canada asso
topicThe Next Big Thing in the Ukraine War: Ground Drones
Russia has introduced long-range, jet-powered drones into the air war above Ukraine, complicating Kyiv's efforts to protect its ci
topicGroup With Al Qaeda Links Claims Responsibility for Attack in Pakistan
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a crisis point following a series of militant attacks. Islamabad has reject
topicSaudi-led coalition says defence intercepted Houthi missile fired at Riyadh
Saudi Arabia intercepted six Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday targeting Taif and the Yanbu area on the Red Sea. This wave of
topicDefense minister dismissed by Zelensky demands elections in Ukraine
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov is calling for elections, claiming President Zelensky blocked them to prevent Valerii Za
topic'Grief can colour memory': Palace responds after Earl Spencer's claim in Diana book
Buckingham Palace responded to claims made by Earl Spencer in his book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," stating that grief can colo