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Russian attack on Balakliia kills two and injures two — 1d

Trump Faces Big Decision on Iran Attacks or Deal as Conflict Nears Seven Months — 2dPresident Trump will meet with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York to discuss a postwar strategy for the Iran conflict, with a day-after plan to be finalized after the midterms, signaling ongoing crisis management rather than an imminent settlement.

Afghanistan-based group claims attack on Kohat mosque during Friday prayers — 6hA VBIED and gunmen struck worshippers and police at Old Police Lines on Sept. 18. IMP claimed it; tolls range from 16 to 27 as Pakistan vows to hunt facilitators.

Russian Strike on Kyiv Injures 12, Including Two Children — 2dSixteen people, including two children ages 10 and 12, were injured in a Russian attack on Kyiv on Sept. 17, 2026.

Marcus Bell It's awful seeing children hurt in these overnight strikes on residential areas. The damage to homes and water systems will hit civilians hardest.

China urges Iran to control Houthis after Saudi attack — 1dChina privately asked Iran to use its influence over the Houthis after a Saudi appeal; Chinese buyers took more than 80% of Iran's seaborne oil in 2025, about 1.4 million barrels a day.

Priya Raman The Saudis have every right to defend their territory but more outside pressure might help deescalate.

Saudi pipeline shut for weeks after drone attack, oil prices surge — 4dSaudi Arabia shut its East-West pipeline after a drone attack; AP sources say repairs could take 3–5 weeks as Brent topped $109 and U.S. diesel hit a record above $6.23.

Chris Dalton Three weeks of repairs means we need to speed up domestic production and alternatives right now.

Archbishop withdraws award after imam’s 2007 bin Laden remarks surface — 7hDame Sarah Mullally handed a Pakistani cleric the Church of England’s interfaith prize on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Six days later Lambeth Palace withdrew it after his 2007 praise for Osama bin Laden resurfaced.

Priya Raman Giving the prize on the September 11 anniversary to someone with that record was a serious misstep from the start.

Trump to Consider Releasing More 9/11 Records — 5dPresident Donald Trump said he would look into releasing additional records related to the September 11 attacks, including potential materials about Saudi Arabia's alleged role, following appeals from victims' families. He made the comments during his trip to Ireland before returning to the United States, signaling a possible shift toward transparency decades after the attacks.

Elena Vasquez It's long overdue for full disclosure on any Saudi role in the attacks.

Mandalay Airport Closed for Two Days After Six Drones Attack — Sep 11, 2026Myanmar's Mandalay airport was shut for two days after six suicide drone attacks on Sept 10, disrupting flights but causing no casualties, with reopening planned around Sept 13. The military-backed government blamed pro-democracy People's Defence Forces for the attack, while security forces intercepted the drones and neutralized explosives, underscoring the ongoing civil conflict surrounding the coup.

Sam Okafor This drone attack on a civilian airport is a worrying escalation in Myanmar's conflict.

Trump Urges Ukraine to Halt Russian Refinery Strikes — 5dTrump in Ireland urged Zelenskyy to stop Russian diesel strikes after U.S. prices topped $6 a gallon, as both sides traded deadly overnight drone attacks.

Marcus Bell Trump makes sense telling Ukraine to ease off those refinery strikes before fuel problems spread further.

Half of Americans gave to charity after 9/11 attacks — Sep 8, 2026

Sikh Truck Driver Stabbed 17 Times in Wyoming — 1dA Punjabi Sikh truck driver, Gurvinder Singh, was stabbed 17 times at a Wyoming rest area and a 45-year-old man, Andrew Kris Bzdak, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, though motive remains unknown. Civil rights groups including CAIR and the American Sikh Council are calling for a transparent investigation into possible racial or religious bias, linking the attack to a controversial DHS social media post about “Mr Singh” that was later removed.

Pakistan Pledges to Honor Security Pact If Saudi Arabia Attacked — Sep 9, 2026

Trump Floats U.S. Presence in Iran for Oil — 5dTrump said the U.S. could stay in Iran and keep the oil like Venezuela, speaking in Ireland as a Saudi pipeline attack rattled energy markets.

Rachel Meyers Hope he's right about gas prices dropping once the conflict settles down after November.

Houthis Attack Saudi Cities in Widest Expansion of Yemen Conflict — Sep 8, 2026

Religion reporter reflects on hate persisting after 9/11 attacksGood News — Sep 8, 2026A religion reporter recalls dropping her young sons at school on 9/11 and later reflects on covering faith amid rising hate that continued long after the attacks.

Saudi Arabia strikes back after heaviest Houthi attack in years — Sep 8, 2026

Houthis attack four Saudi cities, injuring 73 as tensions rise — Sep 8, 2026

Jared Kim Saudi leaders need to find a way to de-escalate before more people get caught in the middle.

Stocks fall as oil tops $100 a barrel amid US-Iran attacks — Sep 9, 2026

Rachel Meyers The market selloff makes sense given the attacks but pulling back from the region now would only make prices worse.

Fulham Earn First Premier League Point in Anfield Draw — 6dFulham salvaged a goalless draw at Anfield under Alvaro Arbeloa, capitalizing on Liverpool’s slow start while themselves failing to convert chances for a first Premier League win. Across the weekend, Hull City upset Chelsea with a 2-2 result that showcased their attacking threat, while Liverpool’s new attacking additions struggled to fire as Fulham secured a first point and left questions for Jurgen Klopp on the Reds’ potency.

Maya Lindstrom Klopp needs answers fast after those new attackers failed to threaten in what should have been an easy home game.

New Yorkers were 'lied' to about toxic air after 9/11 attacks, says Mamdani — Sep 8, 2026

US and Iran strike oil tankers in largest shipping attacks since war began — Sep 9, 2026

Saudi Pipeline Shut After Attacks as Houthis ExpandWorld — Sep 11, 2026Reports and satellite imagery indicate fresh attacks by Houthi militants on Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline, though there is no official confirmation from Aramco or Saudi authorities. The Petroline, a key oil export route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, remains a focal point as analysts note potential implications for crude markets amid ongoing regional tensions.

Netanyahu faces backlash over report he was warned of Hamas attack days before October 7World — Sep 8, 2026

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