TotalWar.liveConflicts, diplomacy and world politics.https://totalwar.live/enUkrainian national attacks clergy and worshippers at Polish abbey, one deadhttps://totalwar.live/posts/ukrainian-national-attacks-clergy-and-worshippers-at-polish-abbey-one-de-260924/https://totalwar.live/posts/ukrainian-national-attacks-clergy-and-worshippers-at-polish-abbey-one-de-260924/A 31-year-old Ukrainian man stabbed five people at a Benedictine abbey in Jaroslaw, Poland, killing a priest and wounding four others; motive remains unclear.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:26:27 GMTSaudi-led coalition reports interception of six ballistic missiles allegedly launched by Yemen's Houthishttps://totalwar.live/posts/saudi-led-coalition-reports-interception-of-six-ballistic-missiles-alleg-260924/https://totalwar.live/posts/saudi-led-coalition-reports-interception-of-six-ballistic-missiles-alleg-260924/The Saudi-backed coalition said it shot down six ballistic missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu, with Greek-operated air defenses also engaging a missile.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:43:56 GMTUN report says Gaza needs $71.5 bn for recovery amid severe economic crisishttps://totalwar.live/posts/un-report-says-gaza-needs-71-5-bn-for-recovery-amid-severe-economic-cris-260924/https://totalwar.live/posts/un-report-says-gaza-needs-71-5-bn-for-recovery-amid-severe-economic-cris-260924/A UN trade body estimates Gaza's reconstruction and economic losses at $71.5 bn, citing widespread destruction and unemployment.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:20:53 GMTXi Jinping proposes cooperation framework to avert US-China military clash during Trump summithttps://totalwar.live/posts/xi-jinping-proposes-cooperation-framework-to-avert-us-china-military-cla-260924/https://totalwar.live/posts/xi-jinping-proposes-cooperation-framework-to-avert-us-china-military-cla-260924/Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined proposals for dialogue, crisis communication and student exchanges aimed at preventing a military collision.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:57:20 GMTPolish foreign minister says Russia lacks forces to invade NATOhttps://totalwar.live/posts/polish-foreign-minister-says-russia-lacks-forces-to-invade-nato-260924/https://totalwar.live/posts/polish-foreign-minister-says-russia-lacks-forces-to-invade-nato-260924/Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski told Al Jazeera at the UN General Assembly that Russia does not have the military capacity to launch an invasion.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:29:58 GMTQatar says it will keep diplomatic efforts alive between the US and Iranhttps://totalwar.live/posts/qatar-says-it-will-keep-diplomatic-efforts-alive-between-the-us-and-iran-260924/https://totalwar.live/posts/qatar-says-it-will-keep-diplomatic-efforts-alive-between-the-us-and-iran-260924/Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman said the Gulf state will work to ensure diplomacy does not fail in the US-Iran conflict.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:07:36 GMTIran accuses United States and Israel of double standards in international lawhttps://totalwar.live/posts/iran-accuses-united-states-and-israel-of-double-standards-in-internation-260924/https://totalwar.live/posts/iran-accuses-united-states-and-israel-of-double-standards-in-internation-260924/Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian claims the US and Israel impose sanctions on Tehran while ignoring Israel's nuclear arsenal and Gaza actions.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:14:20 GMTTrump greets China’s Xi Jinping on arrival for three-day US visithttps://totalwar.live/posts/trump-greets-china-s-xi-jinping-on-arrival-for-three-day-us-visit-260923/https://totalwar.live/posts/trump-greets-china-s-xi-jinping-on-arrival-for-three-day-us-visit-260923/President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on 23 September 2026 for a three-day trip covering security.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:45:32 GMTIsrael's US ambassador says his son was injured in West Bank car-ramming incidenthttps://totalwar.live/posts/israel-s-us-ambassador-says-his-son-was-injured-in-west-bank-car-ramming-260923/https://totalwar.live/posts/israel-s-us-ambassador-says-his-son-was-injured-in-west-bank-car-ramming-260923/Israel's ambassador to the United States reported that his son, a soldier, was wounded after a car-ramming attack at a checkpoint near Ramallah on 23 September.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:17:13 GMTSeven armed groups in Ethiopia form alliance claiming to topple government, warning of possible civil warhttps://totalwar.live/posts/seven-armed-groups-in-ethiopia-form-alliance-claiming-to-topple-governme-260923/https://totalwar.live/posts/seven-armed-groups-in-ethiopia-form-alliance-claiming-to-topple-governme-260923/Seven Ethiopian armed groups announced an alliance to overthrow the government, saying the country faces disintegration.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:22:10 GMTTurkish President Erdogan labels Israel's approach as genocidal at UN General Assemblyhttps://totalwar.live/posts/turkish-president-erdogan-labels-israel-s-approach-as-genocidal-at-un-ge-260923/https://totalwar.live/posts/turkish-president-erdogan-labels-israel-s-approach-as-genocidal-at-un-ge-260923/Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of a genocidal mindset during a speech at the United Nations General.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:35:39 GMTBrazil’s President Lula says Gaza’s pain and trauma will last generationshttps://totalwar.live/posts/brazil-s-president-lula-says-gaza-s-pain-and-trauma-will-last-generation-260923/https://totalwar.live/posts/brazil-s-president-lula-says-gaza-s-pain-and-trauma-will-last-generation-260923/Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told the UN General Assembly that the suffering in Gaza will affect generations.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:50:45 GMTIran cancels flights to Baghdad and Muscat ahead of US aviation sanctionshttps://totalwar.live/posts/iran-cancels-flights-to-baghdad-and-muscat-ahead-of-us-aviation-sanction-260923/https://totalwar.live/posts/iran-cancels-flights-to-baghdad-and-muscat-ahead-of-us-aviation-sanction-260923/Iran announced cancellation of flights to Baghdad and Muscat as US secondary aviation sanctions are set to take effect on September 23, 2026.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:42:31 GMTYemen civil war's Red Sea advance raises concerns over global shipping routeshttps://totalwar.live/posts/yemen-civil-war-s-red-sea-advance-raises-concerns-over-global-shipping-r-260922/https://totalwar.live/posts/yemen-civil-war-s-red-sea-advance-raises-concerns-over-global-shipping-r-260922/Houthi militants' rapid gains along Yemen's Red Sea coast have prompted worries about disruptions to international maritime trade, according to The Guardian.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:07:07 GMTQatar’s Emir Calls for Diplomacy Amid Gulf Tensions Over US-Israeli Conflict with Iranhttps://totalwar.live/posts/qatar-s-emir-calls-for-diplomacy-amid-gulf-tensions-over-us-israeli-conf-260922/https://totalwar.live/posts/qatar-s-emir-calls-for-diplomacy-amid-gulf-tensions-over-us-israeli-conf-260922/Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani told the UN that the Gulf faces a dangerous phase due to the US-Israeli war on Iran and urged diplomatic reopening.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:28:14 GMTUS plans $2.8 billion arms package that could include up to 40,000 bombs for Israel, officials sayhttps://totalwar.live/posts/us-plans-2-8-billion-arms-package-that-could-include-up-to-40-000-bombs-260922/https://totalwar.live/posts/us-plans-2-8-billion-arms-package-that-could-include-up-to-40-000-bombs-260922/US officials have discussed a $2.8 billion arms deal that could provide Israel with as many as 40,000 bombs, a proposal that raises questions about.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:46:58 GMTIran President Masoud Pezeshkian says he will highlight US oppression at UNGAhttps://totalwar.live/posts/iran-president-masoud-pezeshkian-says-he-will-highlight-us-oppression-at-260922/https://totalwar.live/posts/iran-president-masoud-pezeshkian-says-he-will-highlight-us-oppression-at-260922/Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on his flight to New York that he will seek to restore global trust and draw attention to what he described as US.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:33:26 GMTTrump returns to the UN amid tensions over Iran and Gazahttps://totalwar.live/posts/trump-returns-to-the-un-amid-tensions-over-iran-and-gaza-260922/https://totalwar.live/posts/trump-returns-to-the-un-amid-tensions-over-iran-and-gaza-260922/Donald Trump arrives at the UN General Assembly as the United States faces a war with Iran, ongoing Gaza ceasefire violations.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:56:45 GMTInfluencers Jake and Logan Paul visited the Pentagon, meeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Al Jazeera reportshttps://totalwar.live/posts/influencers-jake-and-logan-paul-visited-the-pentagon-meeting-defense-sec-260922/https://totalwar.live/posts/influencers-jake-and-logan-paul-visited-the-pentagon-meeting-defense-sec-260922/Al Jazeera reports that influencers Jake and Logan Paul visited the Pentagon, met Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and addressed U.S. troops.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:13:42 GMTMamdani challenges Trump over White House press ban during meetinghttps://totalwar.live/posts/mamdani-challenges-trump-over-white-house-press-ban-during-meeting-260922/https://totalwar.live/posts/mamdani-challenges-trump-over-white-house-press-ban-during-meeting-260922/Mayor Zohran Mamdani met President Donald Trump at the White House and publicly challenged the administration's recent press restrictions.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:35:41 GMTUK agrees to limited air-to-air refuelling for Saudi jets amid Houthi attackshttps://totalwar.live/posts/uk-agrees-to-limited-air-to-air-refuelling-for-saudi-jets-amid-houthi-at-260922/https://totalwar.live/posts/uk-agrees-to-limited-air-to-air-refuelling-for-saudi-jets-amid-houthi-at-260922/British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK will provide time-limited air-to-air refuelling for Saudi aircraft defending against Houthi missile and drone.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:57:39 GMTTrump praises New York mayor Mamdani after wide-ranging Gracie Mansion meetinghttps://totalwar.live/posts/trump-praises-new-york-mayor-mamdani-after-wide-ranging-gracie-mansion-m-260922/https://totalwar.live/posts/trump-praises-new-york-mayor-mamdani-after-wide-ranging-gracie-mansion-m-260922/President Donald Trump said he hopes Zohran Mamdani will be a great mayor following a closed-door meeting at Gracie Mansion that covered housing.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:28:36 GMTUS networks boycott White House event as Trump’s helicopter-pad unveiling speech is drowned out by rotor noisehttps://totalwar.live/posts/us-networks-boycott-white-house-event-as-trump-s-helicopter-pad-unveilin-260921/https://totalwar.live/posts/us-networks-boycott-white-house-event-as-trump-s-helicopter-pad-unveilin-260921/Major US TV networks stayed away from a White House ceremony where President Trump’s speech was rendered inaudible by helicopter noise, according to Al Jazeera.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:15:43 GMTProtesters blockade Elbit Systems factory over Israel weapons supplyhttps://totalwar.live/posts/protesters-blockade-elbit-systems-factory-over-israel-weapons-supply-260921/https://totalwar.live/posts/protesters-blockade-elbit-systems-factory-over-israel-weapons-supply-260921/Nine activists attached lock-ons to block access to Elbit Systems' Staffordshire plant, citing the company's supply of military equipment to Israel.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:31:02 GMTTrump approval rating falls to record low amid Iran war and cost-of-living concernshttps://totalwar.live/posts/trump-approval-rating-falls-to-record-low-amid-iran-war-and-cost-of-livi-260921/https://totalwar.live/posts/trump-approval-rating-falls-to-record-low-amid-iran-war-and-cost-of-livi-260921/A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating at 32%, the lowest of his career, as Republicans grow dissatisfied over the Iran war.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:40:32 GMTUN chief says world situation deteriorates as Security Council remains deadlockedhttps://totalwar.live/posts/un-chief-says-world-situation-deteriorates-as-security-council-remains-d-260921/https://totalwar.live/posts/un-chief-says-world-situation-deteriorates-as-security-council-remains-d-260921/Antonio Guterres says the world is getting worse as wars multiply and the UN Security Council remains paralyzed, leaving vulnerable populations in dire.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:04:06 GMTCNN, MS Now and Politico announce lawsuit after White House revokes their press badgeshttps://totalwar.live/posts/cnn-ms-now-and-politico-announce-lawsuit-after-white-house-revokes-their-260921/https://totalwar.live/posts/cnn-ms-now-and-politico-announce-lawsuit-after-white-house-revokes-their-260921/Three news organisations say the White House disabled their credentials on Saturday and are filing a lawsuit on Monday to restore access.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:22:43 GMTUS and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summithttps://totalwar.live/posts/us-and-china-discuss-ai-safety-plan-ahead-of-trump-xi-summit-260921/https://totalwar.live/posts/us-and-china-discuss-ai-safety-plan-ahead-of-trump-xi-summit-260921/US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng discussed a notification mechanism for AI incidents before the Trump-Xi summit.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:47:59 GMTIran warns US of unlimited retaliation as fighting continues in Yemenhttps://totalwar.live/posts/iran-warns-us-of-unlimited-retaliation-as-fighting-continues-in-yemen-260921/https://totalwar.live/posts/iran-warns-us-of-unlimited-retaliation-as-fighting-continues-in-yemen-260921/Iran says it has learned the US may plan new strikes and threatens unlimited retaliation while intense combat persists in Yemen.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:55:53 GMTFrance to summon Iran's ambassador after closure of French language centre in Tehranhttps://totalwar.live/posts/france-to-summon-iran-s-ambassador-after-closure-of-french-language-cent-260920/https://totalwar.live/posts/france-to-summon-iran-s-ambassador-after-closure-of-french-language-cent-260920/France announced it will summon Iran's ambassador in Paris after Tehran shut a French-language centre, accusing it of illegal diplomatic activity.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:08:53 GMTQatar says it is working to revive Iran-US talkshttps://totalwar.live/posts/qatar-says-it-is-working-to-revive-iran-us-talks-260920/https://totalwar.live/posts/qatar-says-it-is-working-to-revive-iran-us-talks-260920/Qatar's foreign ministry says mediators are shuttling between Tehran and Washington to restart Iran-US negotiations, with several proposals exchanged.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:58:57 GMTIsrael President Pardons Former Soldier Elor Azariahttps://totalwar.live/posts/israel-president-pardons-former-soldier-elor-azaria-260920/https://totalwar.live/posts/israel-president-pardons-former-soldier-elor-azaria-260920/President Isaac Herzog granted a pardon to former soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted for shooting a wounded Palestinian man in 2016.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:51:00 GMTRepublican congresswoman warns Trump that advisers may alienate Hispanic voters over immigrationhttps://totalwar.live/posts/republican-congresswoman-warns-trump-that-advisers-may-alienate-hispanic-260920/https://totalwar.live/posts/republican-congresswoman-warns-trump-that-advisers-may-alienate-hispanic-260920/Florida Rep. María Elvira Salazar told CBS that some Trump advisers are not presenting the full picture on immigration, risking Hispanic voter support.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:08:11 GMTIsraeli forces kill Palestinian near Jenin and an Israeli settler shot dead in separate West Bank incidentshttps://totalwar.live/posts/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-near-jenin-and-an-israeli-settler-shot-d-260920/https://totalwar.live/posts/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-near-jenin-and-an-israeli-settler-shot-d-260920/Israeli forces shot a Palestinian near Jenin after an alleged vehicular attack, while an Israeli settler was fatally shot near Halamish, authorities say.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:46:59 GMTSocial media reach of Gaza conflict under scrutiny as posts face reduced visibilityhttps://totalwar.live/posts/social-media-reach-of-gaza-conflict-under-scrutiny-as-posts-face-reduced-260920/https://totalwar.live/posts/social-media-reach-of-gaza-conflict-under-scrutiny-as-posts-face-reduced-260920/Reports indicate that Instagram and other platforms have limited the reach of Gaza-related content, prompting concerns about algorithmic suppression.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:47:32 GMTTwo killed in alleged massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, says Russian officialshttps://totalwar.live/posts/two-killed-in-alleged-massive-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-moscow-region-sa-260920/https://totalwar.live/posts/two-killed-in-alleged-massive-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-moscow-region-sa-260920/Russian regional officials say a massive Ukrainian drone strike on the Moscow region killed two people and injured six, with dozens of drones intercepted.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:33:48 GMTIran says it has sent peace terms to US via Qatar as Saudi forces stop Riyadh attackhttps://totalwar.live/posts/iran-says-it-has-sent-peace-terms-to-us-via-qatar-as-saudi-forces-stop-r-260920/https://totalwar.live/posts/iran-says-it-has-sent-peace-terms-to-us-via-qatar-as-saudi-forces-stop-r-260920/Iran's top security official says Tehran has delivered conditions for ending the war to the United States through Qatari mediators.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:45:49 GMTEd Sheeran concert proceeds amid Gaza-related controversyhttps://totalwar.live/posts/ed-sheeran-concert-proceeds-amid-gaza-related-controversy-260919/https://totalwar.live/posts/ed-sheeran-concert-proceeds-amid-gaza-related-controversy-260919/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.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:52:30 GMTTaiwan stages live-fire drills as Trump-Xi talks approachhttps://totalwar.live/posts/taiwan-stages-live-fire-drills-as-trump-xi-talks-approach-260919/https://totalwar.live/posts/taiwan-stages-live-fire-drills-as-trump-xi-talks-approach-260919/Taiwan conducted live-fire exercises with missiles and attack drones while a US-China summit involving Donald Trump and Xi Jinping is being prepared.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:25:55 GMTGaza’s children return to schools amid parental safety concerns, Al Jazeera reportshttps://totalwar.live/posts/gaza-s-children-return-to-schools-amid-parental-safety-concerns-al-jazee-260919/https://totalwar.live/posts/gaza-s-children-return-to-schools-amid-parental-safety-concerns-al-jazee-260919/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.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:04:53 GMTUEFA says security, not politics, guides draw decisions after rejecting Ireland's request to avoid Israelhttps://totalwar.live/posts/uefa-says-security-not-politics-guides-draw-decisions-after-rejecting-ir-260919/https://totalwar.live/posts/uefa-says-security-not-politics-guides-draw-decisions-after-rejecting-ir-260919/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.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:05:54 GMTSyria reports blast at Deir Az Zor military site kills 11https://totalwar.live/posts/syria-reports-blast-at-deir-az-zor-military-site-kills-11-260919/https://totalwar.live/posts/syria-reports-blast-at-deir-az-zor-military-site-kills-11-260919/The Syrian defence ministry says an explosion at a weapons cache in Ayyash, Deir Az Zor, killed 11 soldiers and wounded nine others.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:23:22 GMTThree Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, including a child and a health ministry official's sonhttps://totalwar.live/posts/three-palestinians-killed-in-israeli-strikes-across-gaza-including-a-chi-260919/https://totalwar.live/posts/three-palestinians-killed-in-israeli-strikes-across-gaza-including-a-chi-260919/Israeli attacks across Gaza on September 19, 2026 killed three Palestinians, among them a child and the son of the Health Ministry director general.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:45:39 GMTIran displays armed women and drones in Tehran mobilisation rallyhttps://totalwar.live/posts/iran-displays-armed-women-and-drones-in-tehran-mobilisation-rally-260919/https://totalwar.live/posts/iran-displays-armed-women-and-drones-in-tehran-mobilisation-rally-260919/Hundreds of thousands marched in Tehran, featuring armed women, anti-aircraft guns and Shaheed drones as part of a state mobilisation campaign.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:10:40 GMTTrump announces ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White Househttps://totalwar.live/posts/trump-announces-ban-on-cnn-ms-now-and-politico-from-white-house-260919/https://totalwar.live/posts/trump-announces-ban-on-cnn-ms-now-and-politico-from-white-house-260919/President Donald Trump said CNN, MS NOW and Politico are barred from White House reporting, citing alleged fake news, prompting criticism from media groups.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:22:07 GMTUN report says sexual violence against civilians and POWs in Ukraine widespread and abhorrenthttps://totalwar.live/posts/un-report-says-sexual-violence-against-civilians-and-pows-in-ukraine-wid-260919/https://totalwar.live/posts/un-report-says-sexual-violence-against-civilians-and-pows-in-ukraine-wid-260919/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.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:43:19 GMTUN experts say there are reasonable grounds to believe US strikes in Iran may constitute war crimeshttps://totalwar.live/posts/un-experts-say-there-are-reasonable-grounds-to-believe-us-strikes-in-ira-260919/https://totalwar.live/posts/un-experts-say-there-are-reasonable-grounds-to-believe-us-strikes-in-ira-260919/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.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:41:39 GMTUS approval of Saudi F-35 sale sparks congressional concernshttps://totalwar.live/posts/us-approval-of-saudi-f-35-sale-sparks-congressional-concerns-260919/https://totalwar.live/posts/us-approval-of-saudi-f-35-sale-sparks-congressional-concerns-260919/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.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:40:58 GMTMacron says Russian hybrid attacks against Europe are intensifyinghttps://totalwar.live/posts/macron-says-russian-hybrid-attacks-against-europe-are-intensifying-260919/https://totalwar.live/posts/macron-says-russian-hybrid-attacks-against-europe-are-intensifying-260919/French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Russian hybrid attacks on Europe and France have increased, citing recent drone incidents and suspicious fires.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:40:19 GMTReport claims US troop deaths in Iran war exceed Pentagon figureshttps://totalwar.live/posts/report-claims-us-troop-deaths-in-iran-war-exceed-pentagon-figures-260919/https://totalwar.live/posts/report-claims-us-troop-deaths-in-iran-war-exceed-pentagon-figures-260919/Al Jazeera reports that a Washington Post story citing unnamed Pentagon officials says at least 22 US soldiers have died in the Iran war.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:39:39 GMT