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+1 source·14 September 2026 · 08:20 UTCBreaking

Oman postpones regional talks on Strait of Hormuz 'in the interests of consensus'; oil prices jump to near four-month high

Saudi Arabia submitted amendments to the Iran-Oman agreement, citing concerns that the emerging deal could negatively impact other Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Brent crude rose 3.2% to $107.94 per barrel, up from roughly $72 before the war in Iran began in late February.

·14 September 2026 · 05:12 UTC

US lawmakers face pressure to regulate AI as Trump downplays risks, Johnson rejects emergency legislation, warning slowing US industry would hand China superintelligence advantage

An NBC News poll found 70% of respondents are more worried than excited by AI, and industry leaders like Dario Amodei and Sam Altman have called for independent oversight. Trump insists 'We're leading China in AI' and wants to keep it that way.

·14 September 2026 · 01:52 UTC

Trump's $5,000 'dividend' promise faces congressional hurdle as House Speaker Johnson says approval needed; Trump insists '100%' it will happen

The proposal could cost over $1 trillion, straining the nearly $1.8 trillion annual budget deficit and worsening inflation concerns. Johnson, despite a small Republican margin, commits to working through Congress, while Trump argues the strong economy makes it 'easy enough' to fund.

·14 September 2026 · 01:25 UTC

Indonesian rescuers search for 129 missing after passenger ship capsizes in Java Sea; death toll steady at six, 108 rescued

The ship was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan when it capsized after strong waves hit its starboard side. The Banjarmasin rescue agency's head, I Putu Sudayana, said 622 personnel and around 12 ships are deployed in the ongoing search.

·14 September 2026 · 00:45 UTC

Strike on Iranian cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz kills 1 as talks with neighbors postponed; Iran president says waterway opens if U.S. ends blockade

The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a projectile hit and fire, with local authorities evacuating those on board. Iran's president told India Today TV that the waterway would open only on condition the U.S. terminates its blockade.

+2 sources·14 September 2026 · 00:40 UTC

Japanese AV actress Kuraki Hana, 25, dies amid ex-boyfriend assault allegations; he allegedly dragged her by a vehicle after breakup

A memo presumed to be from Kuraki Hana, circulated on social media, details a November 2025 break-in and a December arrest of Taira Shota, whose father allegedly threatened her when she refused to settle. Her agency T-Powers and maker S1 have not released official statements, and the cause of death remains undisclosed.

+1 source·14 September 2026 · 00:16 UTC

Oil prices jump more than 2% after new strikes on Saudi Arabia and ships in the Strait of Hormuz; East-West pipeline remains shut

Brent crude rose $3.62 to $108.23 per barrel, while WTI gained $3.15 to $103.20. The Houthis also struck a Saudi military base, and a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was hit, causing a fire and crew evacuation, with Iran reporting one killed and four wounded.

+1 source·14 September 2026 · 00:09 UTC

Turkish Airlines flight diverted after severe turbulence; pilot aborts three landing attempts as passengers scream 'we will die'

The aircraft was diverted to Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport, about 60 miles south of Tunis, after the aborted attempts. Passenger Marina Maiskaya, who shared video on Instagram, said she has 'never in my life feared for my life like that.'

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·13 September 2026 · 23:13 UTC

Diplomacy stumbles as Iran-Gulf meeting on Strait of Hormuz is postponed; fresh attacks on oil shipping deepen supply concerns

UKMTO reported a vessel struck by a projectile in the strait, causing a fire and crew evacuation. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran would not reopen the strait until the US satisfies Tehran's demands, even if an agreement with Oman is reached.

+1 source·13 September 2026 · 22:24 UTC

Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline shutdown after attacks threatens loss of 4% of global oil supply; oil gains as energy crisis deepens

Brent crude rose toward $107 a barrel after rallying almost 9% last week, while West Texas Intermediate traded near $102. Saudi oil buyers and traders warn that without a restart within days, export stocks at Yanbu could run out in five to seven days, potentially worsening the global supply crunch that has already pushed fuel prices to record highs.

·13 September 2026 · 21:15 UTC

Sweden's election too close to call as SVT projects right-wing alliance at 174 seats, one fewer than left bloc's 175

TV4's separate forecast showed a nearly even split: 176 seats for Andersson's left bloc and 173 for Kristersson's alliance. Kristersson has promised ministerial posts to the Sweden Democrats, a populist anti-migrant party, if he holds onto power.

+1 source·13 September 2026 · 20:56 UTC

India win Women's Asia Cup but refuse to accept trophy from Pakistan's Mohsin Naqvi; BCCI says 'we stand by it'

The standoff delayed the ceremony by 50 minutes, and no individual awards were given. BCCI chairman Devajit Saikia said Naqvi rejected an offer to have the trophy handed over by ACC deputy chair Khalid Al Zarooni, and the team held its own medal ceremony.

+1 source·13 September 2026 · 20:18 UTC

Zelensky imposes sanctions on former press secretary Mendel who echoed Russian propaganda; she calls move unconstitutional

Mendel, who served as Zelensky's press secretary from 2019 to 2021, faces a 10-year sanction package including asset freezes and loss of state awards. She had been invited to speak at an AfD sideline event and previously appeared on Tucker Carlson's podcast, where she called Zelensky 'a dictator.'

+1 source·13 September 2026 · 18:24 UTC

DNA test reveals Dutch friends are biological sisters; both were adopted from Mumbai orphanages and met as teens

The women, born in India in the early 1980s, were adopted by different Dutch couples and first met at an adoption agency event. They exchanged letters for years, calling each other 'sister,' and even shared a favorite band, the Backstreet Boys.

+1 source·13 September 2026 · 18:11 UTC

Carney to meet Macron in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon next week for energy, defence, aerospace, critical minerals, quantum satellites and supercomputing talks

The meeting is set for Sept. 20 in the French territory off Newfoundland, with the PM's office highlighting aerospace and critical minerals as key agenda items. Carney says the two countries share history and common values, and that working together benefits both nations.

+1 source·13 September 2026 · 17:41 UTC

Ukrainian special forces help strike Russian forces in Africa; drone strike hits oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai

About 15 Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate specialists are training Tuareg rebels in northern Mali, helping them in battles against the Russian 'African Corps'. Ukrainian instructors also trained rebels during the capture of Kidal, and maritime drone operators have been active in Libya since late 2025 targeting the Russian 'shadow fleet'.

·13 September 2026 · 17:41 UTC

Christopher Harborne matches Ben Delo's £36m donation to Reform UK; Labour's retrospective funding ban draws 'self-serving cant' criticism

The criticism follows Labour's proposal to ban certain political donations retroactively, with Ms Rayner arguing the prohibition should start from the date a funding report was published. Earlier plans to cap all domestic donations were abandoned due to the impact on union funding.

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13 September 2026 · 15:30 UTCChristopher Harborne matches Ben Delo's £36m donation to Reform UK, giving party £72m weekend windfall to fund organisers and ads 13 September 2026 · 09:35 UTCReform UK's £72m in crypto donations 'entirely in line with law', Jenrick says; Rayner suggests they could be illegal under new retrospective rules

+1 source·13 September 2026 · 17:34 UTC

Macron, Carney to visit French North Atlantic islands after Trump's map post; trip underscores 'sovereignty of nations'

The visit marks the first official trip by a Canadian prime minister to the archipelago, which lies 20 kilometers off Canada's coast and is home to about 6,000 people. Macron will also address climate change, as the village of Miquelon has begun relocating inland due to rising sea levels.

·13 September 2026 · 17:28 UTC

Fighting in Yemen intensifies as Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia; government vows to send more forces after 'painful' defeat

The UN estimates over 80,000 people have been displaced since September, and the National Resistance reports more than 500 government fighters killed on the west coast in four weeks. A woman fleeing Khawkha described seeing burning cars and bodies of children and women on the road.

·13 September 2026 · 17:28 UTC

Modi tells BRICS summit in New Delhi it's time to convert 'files to real-life impact' as global conflicts rise

Modi said the number of conflicts and tensions worldwide is continuously increasing, negatively impacting ordinary people. He also described BRICS as 'an ecosystem of solutions' after two days of discussions with leaders including the Chinese, Russian, and Iranian presidents.