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A senior U.S. service member told ABC News that damage to U.S. bases in the Middle East from Iranian attacks could take “decades” to repair. The official, speaking anonymously, said the destruction was far greater than the public was aware of, with some facilities “irreparably damaged” and rebuilding requiring years of construction rather than a quick repair. The Pentagon declined to comment on the assessment. Source: ABC News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked Donald Trump, US senators and House members for approving and signing the law imposing additional sanctions on Russia.

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed a new sanctions bill into law that targets Russia’s leading energy buyers – China and India – just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a state visit. The White House issued a brief statement, saying that the President had “signed into law” the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,” which “authorises and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions on Russia and extends existing sanctions on.

Russian forces struck the city of Sumy and its outskirts with guided aerial bombs on the evening of 18 September. A residential building has been damaged, resulting in two people being killed and eight injured, including two children.
At UNGA next week, Trump will hold his first known face-to-face meeting with Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said.

President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy that is meant to punish and pressure Moscow for its ongoing war against Ukraine.

The deal with Denmark, according to President Donald Trump, would give the US "permanent control" over Greenland's security. Denmark said the deal is "good for NATO and Europe."
Sudan’s army repels a joint RSF and SPLM-N assault in the Blue Nile region, destroying combat vehicles and downing drones near Ed Damazin. https://t.co/WjF9ACAeaH #Sudan #BlueNile #EdDamazin #SAF #RSF https://t.co/C0kmpGEPdG

US defence secretary calls Washington Post report on US troop deaths a ‘lie’ We earlier reported that more US troops have died during the US-Israeli war with Iran than the Pentagon has publicly disclosed, according to a report by the Washington Post, citing six anonymous US officials. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth denied the report on the underreporting of US service member deaths during the war on Iran, saying that it is a “complete lie”. In a post on his X account, Hegseth said the articl

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Trump says US, Denmark reach deal to expand military presence in Greenland ➡️ https://t.co/4an15C0j1P https://t.co/HmvgDzmZ1V
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill that opens China, India to tariffs

NEW: Türkiye's banking regulator revoked the operating license of Bank Mellat's Istanbul branch, a 100% Iranian state-owned bank that's been in Türkiye since 1982. BDDK cited threats to financial system stability. The bank was already largely cut off (no SWIFT, removed from Türkiye's EFT system) after US sanctions, but this formally ends its operations.

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The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine.

Among its provisions, the law requires the president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries that continue buying Russian crude oil or natural gas and were among the five largest importers of Russian energy by volume over the previous 12 months.

US President Donald Trump has signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, introducing sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia and extending existing sanctions against Iran.

Switzerland has adopted a new national security strategy in response to an increasingly unstable global environment, citing Russia’s war in Ukraine, hybrid threats and critical dependencies. The strategy includes 46 measures focused on strengthening state and economic resilience, protecting critical infrastructure, improving civilian protection and boosting defense capabilities.
Sudanese army recaptures 11 areas in North Kordofan as forces press toward RSF strongholds near the Darfur border. https://t.co/CbfVDWAMVj #Sudan #NorthKordofan #SAF #RSF https://t.co/I2sJU4nnha

Ukrainian drones strike the crude unit that handles 52% of Russia's TANECO refinery 1,200 km away, Russia seizes Nestlé and Auchan's local assets as it turns foreign-owned businesses into leverage, and Tusk warns Moscow may stage "accidental" drone strikes on NATO members.

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BREAKING: Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law.

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States had reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland giving Washington permanent authority over security on the Arctic island and requiring American approval for military activity or sensitive investment by US adversaries. In a Truth Social post, Trump described the arrangement as giving the US “permanent control over security, and all other needs” in Greenland. He said no US adversary could establish a base, maintain a military...

BAGHDAD: Iraq said on Friday it had returned restricted airspace in the western part of the country to civilian authorities, ending limits that had been in place for military operations since 2016, the transport ministry said in a statement. The ministry said all previously reserved zones stretching across western Iraq from north to south had been handed over to the authority responsible for airports and air navigation for use by civil aviation. The move is expected to give Iraqi aviatio

Donald Trump has said the US has agreed a deal with Denmark giving America "permanent control over security" in Greenland.

BREAKING: Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law.
Three reportedly killed after gun men attacked Yan Gwari Market in Mangu, Plateau @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy https://t.co/BhU2G9U2Td
Russia is targeting the 2026 U.S. midterm elections with online disinformation campaigns aimed at sowing division and undermining trust in democracy, U.S. intelligence officials said. The Kremlin has launched digital influence operations to spread false or divisive content on social media, but officials said there was no evidence of attempts to compromise voting systems. The effort appears less extensive than previous campaigns, with Russia focused more on creating chaos than supporting a spe

Our number one priority right now is: How do we improve support to space control operations?” Col. Barry Crocker, head of Space Force Mission Delta 2 responsible for keeping tabs on on-orbit threats, told Breaking Defense

Three reportedly killed after gun men attacked Yan Gwari Market in Mangu, Plateau By: Zagazola Makama Three people have reportedly been killed in a suspected attack by gun men at Yan Gwari Market in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victims reportedly killed at the scene have been identified as Nanker Andrew, Delshak Jacob and Jessica Thomas. Five other persons Polina Colis, Gloria Fwanshak, Sekyen Lonkat, and Bamret Thomas are reportedly receiving medical treatment followi
Troops discover and safely recover nine IEDs in Niger State @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy https://t.co/WG8ZsSOwVY

Troops discover and safely recover nine IEDs in Niger State By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerien troops have discovered and safely recovered nine command-detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along a road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The IEDs were discovered at about 9:40 a.m. on Sept. 17, 2026, at different locations between Machan, Gyada and Masaka villages along the Baruten Daji–Dekara Road. Following the discovery, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team moved t
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Putin calls Ukraine a "dictatorship" where "elections aren’t held."
Putin on Europe: I want to say once again: Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe or European countries. We simply have no basis for this whatsoever. We are ready for cooperation and for restoring relations with our European neighbors.

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Putin on Europe: Some European leaders openly say that preparations are being made for war with Russia. In my view, they are simply trying to save their falling ratings, covering up mistakes in their economic and social policies. But it is not really working; it does not help. Instead of stopping and listening to their citizens, who in elections clearly show that they do not want any war with Russia, these leaders continue to escalate the situation further.
Canadian PM Mark Carney performs Trump’s “accordion hands” gesture, drawing laughter from Canadian media.
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