Middle East
Iran says it has sent peace terms to US via Qatar as Saudi forces stop Riyadh attack
Iran's top security official says Tehran has delivered conditions for ending the war to the United States through Qatari mediators.
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Ed Sheeran concert proceeds amid Gaza-related controversy
Ed Sheeran is set to perform in Philadelphia after opening acts withdrew in protest over Macklemore's removal for supporting Palestine, according to Al Jazeera.
Asia
Taiwan stages live-fire drills as Trump-Xi talks approach
Taiwan conducted live-fire exercises with missiles and attack drones while a US-China summit involving Donald Trump and Xi Jinping is being prepared.
World
Gaza’s children return to schools amid parental safety concerns, Al Jazeera reports
Al Jazeera reports that Gaza’s children have returned to school for the first official day, while parents worry about their safety amid ongoing conflict.
World
UEFA says security, not politics, guides draw decisions after rejecting Ireland's request to avoid Israel
UEFA stated that draw decisions are made case-by-case based on security risks, after the Irish FA's request to be separated from Israel was denied.
Middle East
Syria reports blast at Deir Az Zor military site kills 11
The Syrian defence ministry says an explosion at a weapons cache in Ayyash, Deir Az Zor, killed 11 soldiers and wounded nine others.
World
Three Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, including a child and a health ministry official's son
Israeli attacks across Gaza on September 19, 2026 killed three Palestinians, among them a child and the son of the Health Ministry director general.
Middle East
Iran displays armed women and drones in Tehran mobilisation rally
Hundreds of thousands marched in Tehran, featuring armed women, anti-aircraft guns and Shaheed drones as part of a state mobilisation campaign.
World
Trump announces ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House
President Donald Trump said CNN, MS NOW and Politico are barred from White House reporting, citing alleged fake news, prompting criticism from media groups.
Europe
UN report says sexual violence against civilians and POWs in Ukraine widespread and abhorrent
The UN human rights office documented over 1,000 cases of sexual violence against civilians and prisoners of war in Ukraine since the invasion began.
World
UN experts say there are reasonable grounds to believe US strikes in Iran may constitute war crimes
UN human rights experts say evidence suggests US missile attacks on a school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd killed civilians and may breach.
World
US approval of Saudi F-35 sale sparks congressional concerns
The US State Department announced approval of a $24bn sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, prompting objections from some lawmakers over security and regional.
World
Macron says Russian hybrid attacks against Europe are intensifying
French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Russian hybrid attacks on Europe and France have increased, citing recent drone incidents and suspicious fires.
World
Report claims US troop deaths in Iran war exceed Pentagon figures
Al Jazeera reports that a Washington Post story citing unnamed Pentagon officials says at least 22 US soldiers have died in the Iran war.
World
US and Denmark announce security agreement on Greenland after Trump annexation threats
The United States and Denmark announced a security agreement on Greenland following a diplomatic dispute over Donald Trump's annexation threats.
World
US appeals court blocks Trump administration's third-country deportation policy
A three-judge panel of the 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that migrants must be given a meaningful chance to raise safety concerns before being removed.
World
Bangladesh faces severe power cuts as gas imports plunge amid Iran conflict
Bangladesh endures widespread blackouts and rising food insecurity after gas imports fell sharply following the war in Iran.
World
Iranian actress Laleh Marzban criticised by authorities after Venice award speech
Iranian actress Laleh Marzban was condemned by Iran's Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution after dedicating her Venice award to the women of Iran.