Ukrainian drone attacks resumed in Moscow hours after a CIA director's visit, marking an intensification of aerial warfare. The strikes reflect Ukraine's expanded targeting strategy and willingness to risk civilian casualties.
BBC News · Sep 20, 2026
Workers in northern Sri Lanka accidentally discovered a mass grave containing 572 skeletal remains, believed to be victims of extrajudicial killings during the country's 1983-2009 civil war. The discovery has reignited calls for justice and international investigation into decades-old disappearances.
Google News · Sep 20, 2026
Oil prices hit a one-week low as diplomatic prospects improve in Iran tensions, offsetting concerns about Saudi pipeline damage and supply restrictions affecting European crude allocations.
Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2026
France will summon Iran's ambassador after Iranian authorities closed a French-language centre linked to the French embassy in Tehran, citing alleged illegal activities. The closure marks another escalation in strained diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Google News · Sep 20, 2026
NYC faces severe traffic disruptions during UN General Assembly week as world leaders gather amid global crises including Middle East and Ukraine conflicts, AI concerns, and climate challenges.
Reuters · Sep 20, 2026
France announced it will respond after Iran closed a French language and cultural centre in Tehran, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
The New York Times · Sep 20, 2026
Yabloko, a liberal Russian party, is fielding 98 candidates in weekend elections despite minimal chances of success, offering antiwar Russians a rare outlet for dissent.
The New York Times · Sep 20, 2026
Ukraine conducted a major drone and ballistic missile attack on Moscow and other Russian targets on the final day of Russian elections, marking an escalation in the ongoing conflict.
The Washington Post · Sep 20, 2026
Trump's UN ambassador Mike Waltz stated there is no timeline for ending the Iran war, citing economic pressure from a U.S. naval blockade, though Iran refuses to capitulate.
Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2026
Qatar's Foreign Ministry says mediators are actively shuttling between Tehran and Washington to revive stalled Iran-US talks, with multiple proposals being exchanged to resolve differences.
Associated Press · Sep 20, 2026
Ukraine conducted its largest-ever drone attack on Moscow, firing over 1,000 drones at Russian targets in a significant escalation of aerial warfare.
The Guardian · Sep 20, 2026
Middle East governments brace for violence as Iran claims the US plans renewed bombing campaigns, while Trump considers options ranging from military action to economic pressure following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2026
Yemen's Houthi group fired missiles at Saudi Arabia's capital for the first time since 2022, breaking a ceasefire and prompting warnings of further escalation in the regional conflict.
Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2026
Gaza artists are painting murals on destroyed walls to honor US rapper Macklemore for his public support of Palestine, amid ongoing Israeli strikes despite a ceasefire agreement.
Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2026
Israeli President Isaac Herzog pardoned former soldier Elor Azaria, convicted of shooting a wounded Palestinian in 2016, amid Yom Kippur observances.
Associated Press · Sep 20, 2026
Pakistani military forces killed 5 militants and freed 23 hostages during an operation in the southwest, according to AP reporting.
The Guardian · Sep 20, 2026
Ukraine conducted a large-scale drone attack on Moscow and surrounding regions on the final day of Russian parliamentary elections, killing at least three people and damaging an oil refinery, amid questions over weapon identification.
Google News · Sep 20, 2026
La Liga Árabe califica de escalada peligrosa los ataques con drones y misiles que los hutíes de Yemen atribuyen a sí mismos contra Arabia Saudí, incluyendo un depósito de combustible cerca del aeropuerto de Riad.
Google News · Sep 20, 2026
Autoridades de Gaza pedem assistência internacional para remover aproximadamente 8 mil corpos enterrados sob escombros, destacando a crise humanitária na região.
Reuters · Sep 20, 2026
Iran and the US have traded threats following escalating Houthi attacks, intensifying regional tensions in the Middle East.
Google News · Sep 20, 2026
The U.S. State Department has issued security alerts across Middle Eastern embassies, urging Americans to reconsider travel to the region and immediately leave Iran as tensions escalate.
Google News · Sep 20, 2026
Ed Sheeran reconheceu ter cometido 'erros' após polêmica envolvendo a exclusão do rapper Macklemore de sua turnê nos EUA, gerando protestos e ingressos sobrando em shows.
Google News · Sep 20, 2026
Israeli President Isaac Herzog pardoned Elor Azaria, a former combat medic, clearing his criminal record after a long legal battle over the shooting of an incapacitated Palestinian attacker.
Google News · Sep 20, 2026
North Korea test-fired two ballistic missiles off its east coast within three hours, escalating tensions with the U.S. and regional allies South Korea and Japan.
NPR · Sep 20, 2026
Fighting in western Yemen is displacing families to areas lacking adequate humanitarian aid, exacerbating the country's ongoing crisis according to aid groups and residents.