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Last updated: 2026-09-25 21:17 UTC

Global overview

- An Indian sailor was killed in a torpedo attack off Oman, damaging a commercial ship’s engine room and accommodation area. - The US threatens Iran over Yemen conflict; Houthis attack Saudi Arabia, testing Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan defense pact. - Cambodia hosts an anti-scam summit amid skepticism over missing funds and elite involvement. - Indonesian lawmakers debate raising fiscal deficit limits to fund welfare policies while halting search efforts for journalists missing after Mount Anak Krakatau eruption. - Kosovo marks third anniversary of Banjska attack, main suspects remain free; Albanian spy chief arrested, raising concerns about state integrity. - Russia and Ukraine agree on a Black Sea grain deal but demand halt in attacks on merchant ships; Turkish President Erdogan meets Ukrainian President Zelensky condemning attacks. - Russian oil company NIS requests new sanctions exemption from the U.S. for energy operations amid trade tensions with Armenia over EU ties. - China becomes Russia's junior partner in energy matters due to Ukraine invasion, while Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Washington amid ethnic unity law tensions. - US and Iran are close to a 60-day ceasefire deal; Israel captures Beaufort Castle in Lebanon according to Netanyahu. - South Sudan President dissolves transitional government before December elections; Kenya’s Ruto calls for permanent African representation on UN Security Council. - Saudi Arabia shuts East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks from Iraq, impacting global energy supply; Dubai airports face 17 missile strikes during US-Iran conflict. - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses UN General Assembly rejecting US threats and criticizing Israel while Houthis threaten attacks if Washington supports Saudi strikes.

Key events right now

  • UN voices grave concern as fighting spreads across northern Ethiopia — un_news · East Africa & Horn
  • Iran proposes plan to reopen Hormuz within seven days — middle_east_eye · Gulf / Iran
  • Grossi calls meeting with Lavrov important, timely — tass_ru · Other
  • President Rashid al-Alimi offered a general amnesty to Houthi rebels. — france24_en · Gulf / Iran
  • Iran presented the United States with a seven-day plan to open the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. — al_monitor · Gulf / Iran
  • The military chiefs of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey met in Riyadh and discussed enhancing intelligence sharing, military coordination, and capability integration. — al_monitor · South Asia
  • President Rashid al-Alimi called on Yemeni people to mobilise and join the armed forces against Iran-backed Houthi rebels. — france24_en · Gulf / Iran

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