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Last updated: 2026-09-21 21:12 UTC

Global overview

- Houthi rebels in Yemen attacked Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones, injuring civilians and disrupting oil supply; the UN Security Council condemns these attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure. - US President Trump threatens military action against Iran over its involvement in Yemen and attacks on Saudi Arabia. - Indonesian lawmakers debate fiscal deficit limits to fund welfare policies amid travel disruptions due to missing journalists' search cancellation. - East Nusa Tenggara earthquake challenges economic plans as villages struggle with recovery costs; Thailand faces potential OECD membership rejection. - West Nile virus cases surge in North Macedonia, surpassing previous years with at least 60 confirmed cases and 8 deaths. - Protesters attack EU offices globally following the conviction of Hashim Thaci for war crimes by a Hague tribunal. - Militants killed at least 15 people in Cameroon; WHO reports encouraging signs but warns Ebola outbreak is 'far from over' in DRC. - Russian Security Council Secretary criticizes Armenia for strengthening ties with NATO and EAEU/CSTO amid Western efforts to weaken Russian influence. - Brazil's ambassador notes interest in Russian small modular reactor technology while spy agency warns of US pressure ahead of October election. - Global fuel customers resist U.S. sanctions targeting Russia’s energy sector; China set to become world's leading nuclear energy producer by 2035. - Diesel protests erupt in Africa amid an energy crisis linked to Iran's war efforts, causing food supply concerns across the continent.

Key events right now

  • Infantino says open to FIFA reform talks after World Cup controversy — france24_en · Other
  • Zelensky and US spy chief Ratcliffe meet in Ireland, sources say — scmp · Ukraine–Russia
  • Residents of another English village plan referendum on leaving UK — tass_ru · Western Europe
  • Gulf states urge reset with Iran as conflict drags on — ft_markets · Gulf / Iran
  • A major reorganization at the Olivos presidential residence removed 12 workers and transferred security responsibilities to Casa Militar. — buenos_aires_times · South America
  • Sheinbaum pledges continued military support for Sinaloa, again blaming US involvement for the state’s violence — mexico_news_daily · Latin America & Caribbean
  • U.S. Strikes 70th Alleged Drug Boat, U.N. Brief Condemns Attacks — usni_news · Other

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