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U.S. Midterm Elections Just One Month Away: Trump Faces Public Discontent as 65% Blame His Policies for High Prices — AP/NORC Survey
With just one month to go before the U.S. midterm elections, the latest AP-NORC survey has highlighted growing public dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump over the cost of living and the economy.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Comments on Iran’s Possible Involvement in Attack on Dubai–Israel Flight
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said it is too early to determine whether Iran was involved in the incident aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, in which one pilot was stabbed and an attempt was allegedly made to take control of the aircraft.
From Delegation Walkouts and Heated Speeches to Gaza, Iran, Cuba and the International Order — What Happened on Day One of the 81st UN General Assembly
The first day of the high-level General Debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 22 unfolded amid diplomatic tensions, delegation walkouts and contrasting statements on Gaza, Iran, Cuba and the future of the international order. According to the United Nations, this year’s General Debate is being held from September 22 to 26 and on September 28. The theme of the session is “Restoring trust, managing transformation: a United Nations that delivers for all.”
Chinese President Xi Jinping to Visit the United States on September 23- President Donald Trump May Personally Welcome Him at the Airport
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly expected to personally welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping on the runway at Joint Base Andrews when Xi arrives in Washington on September 23. The move is being viewed as an unusual departure from long-standing U.S. diplomatic protocol.
16 Killed, Including 5 Police Officers, in Blast Near Mosque in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, During Friday Prayers- At Least 54 Injured
At least 16 people, including five police officers, were killed in a deadly blast near a mosque in Kohat city of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during Friday prayers. At least 54 others were injured, according to local officials cited in various reports.
US-Built Passenger Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Malfunction and Severe Vibrations on Flight from Mashhad to Kermanshah, Iran
A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 flying from Mashhad to Kermanshah in Iran encountered an emergency shortly after take-off and returned to Mashhad Airport. According to a CNN-News18 report, a tyre reportedly came off one of the aircraft’s wheels, after which an engine malfunction occurred and the aircraft began experiencing severe vibrations.
Yemen Houthis claim large-scale missile and drone attack on Saudi military base in the southern part
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group has claimed that it launched a large-scale ballistic missile and drone attack against a Saudi military base in the southern part of the kingdom.
Indian PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping to Hold Bilateral Meeting in Delhi on Saturday on Sidelines of BRICS Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to hold a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Xi’s visit to India, his first in seven years, and the planned meeting are being closely watched as both countries seek to stabilise bilateral relations and maintain diplomatic engagement.
Houthi Drone and Missile Attacks on Saudi Arabia — Pakistan Remains Silent; Mecca Defence Pact Put to the Test
A series of drone and ballistic missile attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi forces targeting southern Saudi cities and critical energy facilities has once again brought the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye into focus. Coming just a month after the agreement was signed, the attacks are raising questions about the effectiveness of the alliance’s collective defence commitments.
The US military is currently facing multiple Deepening Crisis, Several Senior Commanders Resign — The Washington Post
The US military is currently facing multiple pressures and internal tensions, according to Iran’s Mehr News Agency. Citing The Washington Post, the report said extensive changes in the senior command structure, resignations of officials, blocked promotions and concerns over declining weapons stocks have raised new questions about the stability of the US military’s command structure and overall capabilities.
Concerns Over an Unexpected Escalation in the Middle East, Flight Cancellations and Airspace Closures — US Citizens Urged to Remain Vigilant
Amid concerns over renewed tensions in the Middle East, the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai have warned American citizens in the region. In a security alert issued on September 1, the missions said the security situation remains complex and that there is a possibility of an “unexpected escalation” in the region.
IRGC Claims Iranian Ballistic Missile Strike on US Marine Base in Jordan in Response to US Attack, Says Large Number of US Troops Were Killed
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that it carried out a heavy ballistic missile strike on a US Marine base in Jordan’s Aqaba region in retaliation for recent US attacks on Iran. The IRGC said the strike killed a large number of US troops and damaged key military infrastructure.
SCO Leaders Call for Unlocking the UN’s Full Potential and Rejecting Double Standards and the ‘Law of the Jungle’
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) have called for a stronger and more effective United Nations, while urging the international community to reject double standards, unilateral dominance and the so-called “law of the jungle.” The remarks came during the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek, where leaders discussed reforming global governance and advancing a more multipolar international order.
IRGC Claims Missile and Drone Strikes on US Military Bases in Jordan and the UAE in Retaliation for US Attack on Iran’s Larak Island
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and military have claimed that Iran launched missile and drone attacks against US military facilities in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in retaliation for a recent US airstrike on Iran’s Larak Island.
China’s President Xi Jinping Expresses Condolences to Nepal Over Devastating Landslides and Floods, Pledges Humanitarian Support
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed deep condolences over the heavy loss of life and destruction caused by devastating mudslides, landslides and floods in Nepal. He also assured Nepal of China’s readiness to provide rescue and humanitarian assistance as recovery efforts continue.
President Vladimir Putin Did Not Meet CIA Director Ratcliffe, but Russian Officials Held Talks With Him — Kremlin Spokesman Peskov
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks with Russian intelligence officials during his visit to Moscow, but did not meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin has said.
Xi Jinping Likely to Visit India After Seven Years With a 400-Member Delegation
Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to visit India next month to attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, according to Reuters, although Beijing has not yet officially confirmed his visit. Indian sources said Chinese officials are working on hotel arrangements and security protocols for the possible trip.
South Africa Ready to Cooperate With Iran on Legal Action Against the United States and Israel Over Alleged International Crimes
South Africa is prepared to cooperate with Iran in pursuing legal action against the United States and Israel over alleged international crimes, according to a statement made by a member of the South African legal delegation at the 11th BRICS Legal Forum 2026 in New Delhi.
Who is Natalie Harp? Is Trump’s ever-present close aide causing tensions or a power struggle with First Lady Melania Trump?
Fresh attention has emerged in the White House surrounding Natalie Harp, a close aide to US President Donald Trump. Various reports and comments from Trump biographers have claimed that First Lady Melania Trump is unhappy with Harp’s close relationship with the president. However, there is no independently confirmed evidence of a direct “power struggle” between the two women.
If Oman Interferes in Talks on Ending the War with Iran and Navigation Through the Strait of Hormuz, We’ll Bomb Them” — President Trump Threatens
US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch a bombing attack on Oman if Muscat obstructs discussions on ending the war with Iran and restoring navigation through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.