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House passes Russia sanctions, sending bill named for Lindsey Graham to Trump's desk
The House passed a Russia sanctions bill 262-159 on Wednesday, sending the package to President Trump's desk with provisions to target Russian officials and grant tariff authority against countries li
Zahid Demands Early Malaysia Poll as Anwar Courts East Malaysia
UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi used his party's general assembly to declare that Malaysia's 16th general election should be held immediately, emboldened by sweeping state poll victories and a poten
Trump Expands Canadian Product Ban to Full US Procurement
Trump escalated his trade conflict with Canada by ordering the removal of all Canadian-origin goods and services from the U.S. federal procurement system, while threatening new tariffs on the EU if Br
Myanmar Frees Adam Castillo, Trump Officials Credited
Myanmar's military-backed government freed American businessman Adam Castillo on Wednesday, deporting him after more than three months in detention, with Trump administration officials credited for qu
US Embassy issues Level 3 Saudi Arabia travel advisory
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh issued a Level 3 travel advisory urging Americans to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia, citing threats of Iranian drone and missile strikes against U.S. assets in the countr
Zelenskyy-Trump Meeting Planned at UN General Assembly
Ukrainian and US teams are actively organizing a meeting between Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump at next week's UN General Assembly, as Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilians intensify and Trump blames
Senators Press Klomp on Power at HHS Deputy Hearing
Senators convened two days of confirmation hearings for Chris Klomp, nominated to be deputy secretary of HHS under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., scrutinizing the sweeping authority he already exercises withi
Russia Bars Last Anti-War Voices From Duma Vote
Russia has purged its last significant anti-war political voices ahead of the September 18-20 State Duma elections, with independent candidate Boris Nadezhdin fleeing to Paris and the liberal Yabloko
India Rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Commission
India rejected the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission as 'without any legal basis,' saying it had never recognized the 1963 China-Pakistan Boundary Agreement and considers Jammu & Kashmir and La
Trump praises India opium fight, presses China on fentanyl
President Trump issued a Presidential Determination on September 16 praising India's efforts against illicit opium cultivation while urging China to tighten controls on precursor chemicals used to pro
China Vows to Safeguard Iran's Rights Before U.S. Summit
China's top diplomat hosted Iran's foreign minister and vowed to safeguard Iran's 'legitimate rights,' urging both Tehran and Washington to show restraint and revive talks ahead of an upcoming U.S.-Ch
House Debates Russia Sanctions Bill Targeting India, China
The US House completed debate on a bill authorizing President Trump to sanction Russia and impose steep tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas, including India and China, with a vote expected
Saudi Shoots Down Houthi Drone Near Mecca
Saudi Arabia intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it could enter prohibited airspace, triggering emergency alerts across three Saudi cities, while the Houthis denied targeting the holy sit
Pakistan Navy corvette collides with Indian warship in Arabian Sea
A Pakistan Navy corvette, PNS Hunain, collided with a frontline Indian warship in the North Arabian Sea on September 15, 2026, after approaching at high speed in what India called 'unsafe and unprofes
Iran War Costs US $38bn; Midterms Loom
The CBO reports the US war on Iran has cost $38bn so far and is draining munitions stockpiles, driving record fuel prices, and fueling inflation — all of which are landing in the middle of a midterm c
BRICS New Delhi Declaration Unites Bloc, Skips Ukraine
India's 18th BRICS Summit produced a unanimous declaration after the bloc's May foreign ministers meeting collapsed over internal disputes. The text condemned unilateral sanctions, defended Iran's nuc
Von der Leyen Proposes Canada as EU's First Associate Member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first associate member during her State of the European Union address, urging an "Alliance for the Future" as U.S. ta
Saudi Arabia shoots down Houthi drone south of Mecca
Saudi Arabia intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca, branding the targeting of Islam's holiest city a 'disgraceful act,' as the broader Houthi-Saudi conflict has displaced 90,000+ Yemenis and damag
U.S. Deepens Military Ties With Australia
Australia is seeking expanded U.S. military cooperation, citing what it calls the largest conventional military buildup by any country since World War II — in China — even as Washington remains locked
NATO jets shoot down drone in Lithuania
NATO jets shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace, with Lithuania's president stating the aircraft was likely intended for Ukraine, framing the incident as part of Russian provocation of Europe.
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