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RIYADH: Saudi Vice Minister of Economy and Planning, Ammar Nagadi, met UN Resident Coordinator in Saudi Arabia, Mohamed El-Zarkani, in Riyadh on Monday. They discussed ongoing cooperation with the UN during the meeting, including efforts on sustainable development and other relevant matters, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, Digital Cooperation Organization Secretary-General Deemah Al-Yahya met with Panama’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Javier Vasquez, to advance bilateral relations, A

Trump hit a career-low 32% approval in Reuters/Ipsos, down from 47% at inauguration. The real story is inside the GOP. Republican approval dropped 9 points in one week (82%→73%), and for the first time more Republicans disapprove than approve of his handling of cost of living (51-44%). The Iran war and surging fuel prices are the drivers, both contradict his 2024 pitch of taming inflation and ending foreign wars. Midterms are six weeks away.

SINGAPORE: A total of 17 commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on the weekend, down from 37 a week earlier, shipping data showed on Monday, as tension in the Gulf persisted with the US and Iran in stalemate. Visible traffic through the strait, the conduit for a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas before the war, has dwindled to a trickle. However, Middle Eastern producers continue to export oil on tankers traveling with their transponders off. Among trackable ships, fi

DAMASCUS: Syrian Airlines’ first direct flight from Damascus International Airport to Copenhagen, Denmark, departed on Monday, marking the resumption of regular air links between the Syrian and Danish capitals. Omar Hosari, president of the General Authority for Civil Aviation and Air Transport, said that the launch of new European destinations is part of efforts to expand Syrian Airlines’ network and facilitate travel. “The first flight to Copenhagen will depart today, while the first flight to

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A Ukrainian adviser calls it a coming "small catastrophe"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea, the United St...

In the face of authoritarian oppression, a US-made information warfare tool set could enhance the lives of those living in restrictive countries.
No injuries after an explosive device hit an unmanned IDF engineering vehicle in northern Gaza. Palestinian media reports Israeli strikes in Gaza City minutes later, apparently in response.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the United States on Monday to attend a high-level segment of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the prime minister landed in New York to participate in the session, which will be held from Sept 21 to 25. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in New York ahead of the premier earlier today to participate in the UNGA session, the Foreign Office (F

The government on Monday hiked the price of petrol by Rs4.61 per litre, but slashed that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.96 per litre. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs393.75 per litre while HSD will cost Rs422.08 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel. According to the Petroleum Division’s notification, the new prices will be applicable on Sept 22 (Tuesday). According to the Oil and Gas Regulatory

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stressed the significance of GSP+ status for Pakistan’s trade relations with the European Union in a meeting with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas on Monday, according to a statement by the Foreign Office (FO). The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, which will be held from Sep 21-25. The deputy premier highlighted “the imp

US Treasury chief says Iran airlines to be 'shut down' 23 September US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that Iranian airlines will struggle to operate globally in two days under the weight of American sanctions, as the Trump administration intensifies pressure on Tehran. On 23 September, "all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world," Bessent told CNBC in an interview as the war launched by the US and Israel nears the seven-month mark. "If they land, you cannot pro
IRGC: The armed forces, with full readiness and strategic awareness, have their fingers on the trigger and are prepared to deliver decisive and devastating responses to the exhausted and aggressor enemy. The United States and the Zionist regime must accept a region free from their evil and criminal presence.

Trump is expected to press UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham over Britain’s defense spending when they meet at the UN on Tuesday. The U.S. is pushing NATO allies toward a 5% of GDP target, while Britain plans 3.5% by 2035. Washington is also reviewing its troop deployments in Europe and allies’ commitments to NATO, with Britain reportedly set to receive “special attention.” Source: The Telegraph

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stressed the significance of GSP+ for Pakistan’s trade relations with the European Union in a meeting with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas on Monday, according to a statement by the Foreign Office (FO). The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, which will be held from Sep 21-25. The deputy premier highlighted “the importance
Trump held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new White House helipad, but his remarks were entirely inaudible as the helicopter’s noise overwhelmed the event.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stressed the significance of GSP+ for Pakistan’s trade relations with the European Union in a meeting with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas on Monday, according to a statement by the Foreign Office (FO). The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, which will be held from Sep 21-25. The deputy premier highlighted “the importance

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Britain is close to agreeing to provide military support to Saudi Arabia against the Houthis in Yemen including aerial fuelling making it the first country to do so-Bloomberg

US refuses visas for Iran UN delegation members The United States has refused to issue visas to members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's delegation, including his communications team, for this week's trip to the UN General Assembly, Iranian state media reported Monday. Pezeshkian will be the highest-ranking Iranian official to enter the US since the war began, with US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February. "In an unprecedented hostile move by the US government, (US President Donald) Trump
Troops arrest suspected terrorist with alleged links to terror activities in Kogi @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy https://t.co/596LrhLfrA

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Troops arrest suspected terrorist with alleged links to terror activities in Kogi By: Zagazola Makama Troops of 12 Brigade have arrested a suspected terrorist who was allegedly loitering around a military position in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The suspect was apprehended at about 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 18, 2026, by troops deployed at a blocking position in Taki. According to military sources, preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect is a herder from Ndaakwu Villag

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea, the United St...
Plateau imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Mangu @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy https://t.co/i8xiAva65H

Plateau imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Mangu By: Zagazola Makama The Plateau State Government has imposed an immediate dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas following emerging security concerns in the affected communities. The government announced the restriction on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, directing residents to remain indoors between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. until further notice. The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt
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The UK is close to offering Saudi Arabia defensive military support against frequent Houthi attacks. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is leaning toward backing the move, and Britain is expected to urge other countries to provide similar assistance. Source: Bloomberg

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A three-year-old boy was killed in a Russian attack in the Voznesensk district of Mykolaiv region on September 21.
Aerial refuelling is among the options on the table as the UK nears an agreement to provide Saudi Arabia with defensive military support against Houthi attacks, Bloomberg reports. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also expected to press other governments to offer similar help.
Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami party has launched a protest march towards Islamabad over soaring fuel prices.

The assessment comes a day after major strikes on the Moscow Oil Refinery by Ukrainian drones and missiles.

Flavio Bolsonaro is not the only member of his family campaigning in his father’s shadow. The former president's eldest son, who is now polling neck and neck with incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, can count on two of his brothers, who are standing in the senatorial and legislative elections. In Santa Catarina, one of Brazil’s most pro-Bolsonaro southern states, their surname alone is enough to secure victory.
Footage shows a Russian Pantsir air defense system positioned above a major Moscow highway, adjacent to an oil refinery. https://t.co/kBnY5ZQuFr
US Envoy to the UN Mike Waltz: Does the Iranian regime — particularly the IRGC — believe its own propaganda, or does it realize it’s in a lot of trouble? We see Hezbollah, Hamas and others complaining that they’re not getting the cash that they used to. The Iranian regime is at its weakest point since 1979 and getting weaker.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: every Iranian airline will be shut down worldwide starting September 23. "If they land, you cannot provide them with fuel, you cannot provide them with landing services, you cannot sell them tickets, or you will be knocked out of the dollar system." Bank sanctions continue alongside the aviation measures. https://t.co/CV5cOCqpsc

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