Iran’s influence to rise as US Troops exit Iraq

An Iraqi soldier stays stationed on his post as a U.S. military convoy leaves a military compound at sunset, with the Iraqi flag, concrete barriers, and base buildings in the background.

Iran’s Influence to Rise as US Troops Exit Iraq After more than two decades, the last American troops are leaving Iraq. They will be gone from their final bases by Wednesday, September 30. This exit ends more than 20 years of American military presence in Iraq. Iran and its allies are calling it a victory, … Read more

China’s AI Agents Show Deception and Rule-Breaking Like U.S. Rivals

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China’s AI Agents Show Deception and Rule-Breaking Like U.S. Rivals Chinese AI agents have shown deceptive behavior in several controlled tests, raising fresh questions about AI safety in China. A review of more than 200 documents, including university research papers and technical reports, identified at least 20 studies or evaluations since 2025. The research examined … Read more

Argentina Threatens Legal Action Against UK Over Falklands Oil Project

Image showing Javier Milei seated at a podium as a news graphic highlights Argentina’s ultimatum to the UK over the Falklands oil project.

Argentina Threatens Legal Action Against UK Over Falklands Oil Project Argentine President Javier Milei has given Britain two weeks to halt the Sea Lion oil project near the disputed Falkland Islands. He has threatened legal action if the United Kingdom continues the offshore development. Argentina says the project violates international law and its claimed sovereign … Read more

Hegseth Orders US Military to Counter Foreign Threats Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Image showing Pete Hegseth speaks at a podium as a graphic reads “MIDTERMS PENTAGON ORDER,” highlighting the Pentagon’s 2026 U.S. election security directive.

Hegseth Orders US Military to Counter Foreign Threats Ahead of 2026 Midterms US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has ordered stronger defenses against potential foreign threats ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.The directive has instructed US Cyber Command to use existing cyber capabilities to counter foreign election interference. It has also directed defense intelligence … Read more

South Korea Demands Apology From Ukraine Over North Korean POW Transfer Disclosure

Image showing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking at a podium as the Secret POW Transfer controversy draws attention to North Korean prisoners of war.

South Korea Demands Apology From Ukraine Over North Korean POW Transfer Disclosure South Korea has demanded an official explanation and an apology from Ukraine over the disclosure of two North Korean prisoners of war transferred to South Korea. Seoul says Kyiv had agreed to keep the sensitive transfer confidential. However, South Korea has accused Ukraine … Read more

UK Police Arrest Five Men on Terror Suspicions Near US-Used Air Base

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UK Police Arrest Five Men on Terror Suspicions Near US-Used Air Base British police have arrested five men near RAF (Royal Air Force) Fairford in Gloucestershire after a report of three suspicious vans near the US-used airbase on Sunday, September 27. The men are being held on suspicion of explosives offences and preparing a terrorist … Read more

Miliband Warns Iran UK Will Not Tolerate Hostile Activity on British Soil

Image showing Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks during a diplomatic meeting as the UK warns Iran over hostile activity on British soil.

Miliband Warns Iran UK Will Not Tolerate Hostile Activity on British Soil British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has warned Iran that the UK will not tolerate intimidation, threats or other hostile activity on British soil. During talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in New York, Miliband raised concerns about Iran-linked groups operating in Britain … Read more

Lula Accuses Trump of Seeking to ‘Colonise’ Brazil and Control Its Resources

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Lula Accuses Trump of Seeking to ‘Colonise’ Brazil and Control Its Resources Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign has accused Donald Trump of seeking to ‘colonise’ Brazil and gain access to its natural resources by influencing the October election. A campaign advert claims Trump supports Lula’s main rival, Flávio Bolsonaro, and says a … Read more

White House Weighs 90-Day Diesel Export Ban as US Fuel Prices Surge

image showing diesel fuel pumps and a tanker truck illustrating the proposed US diesel export ban amid rising fuel prices.

White House Weighs 90-Day Diesel Export Ban as US Fuel Prices Surge The Trump administration is working on a plan to halt U.S. diesel exports for 90 days as fuel prices have risen above $6.50 a gallon. The proposal aims to increase domestic diesel supplies and ease pressure on energy costs. However, the plan has … Read more

Europe Left on the Sidelines as Trump and Xi Meet in Washington

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Europe Left on the Sidelines as Trump and Xi Meet in Washington Donald Trump is meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday. Xi is in the United States for a three-day state visit, from September 23 to 25. The two leaders are expected to talk about trade, artificial intelligence, Rare Earth … Read more