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UN Security Council chamber during vote on Iran 1737 sanctions panel September 2026

Russia and China Veto Iran Sanctions Monitor as Trump Weighs Annihilating Tehran

Russia and China vetoed a US Security Council resolution to extend Iran's sanctions monitoring panel on Wednesday, the fifth consecutive veto in twelve months. The move leaves the arms embargo without oversight

September 17, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Houthi fighters patrolling the Red Sea coastline as Saudi Arabia asks China to press Iran over the maritime blockade

Saudi Arabia Asked China to Curb Iran-Backed Houthi Red Sea Blockade, Sources Say

Saudi Arabia privately asked Beijing to press Tehran to rein in the Houthis after the group seized Yemen's Red Sea coast and declared a maritime blockade. China answered without ultimatums; Iran responded

September 17, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Map of Saudi Arabia crude oil alternative export routes via Oman Sohar ship-to-ship transfers September 2026

Brent Slides to $103 as Saudi Arabia Ships Crude Through Oman’s Sohar Port

Brent crude fell 2.1% to $103.61 as Saudi Aramco routed crude via ship-to-ship transfers off Oman's Sohar port, covering roughly 2.7 million barrels per day of the 4-5 million bpd pipeline deficit

September 17, 2026

Business·Economy·News

UN fact-finding mission finds US committed war crimes in Iran including Tomahawk strike on Minab primary school killing 120 children

UN Says US Committed War Crimes in Iran, 120 Children Killed in Minab School Strike

The UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran said Thursday it found reasonable grounds to believe US forces committed war crimes in two February 28 strikes, including a Tomahawk strike on a school that

September 17, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

US diplomats met Houthi leaders in Oman as Saudi Arabia sought missiles from France and Pakistan

US Holds Secret Houthi Talks in Oman as Saudi Arabia Turns to Pakistan for Missiles

The United States secretly met Houthi leaders in Oman and declined Saudi Arabia's plea for direct military support, as Riyadh turned to France, Pakistan, and Egypt to replenish interceptor stocks depleted by

September 17, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Saudi air defence system intercepting a drone near Mecca during the Iran war

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Near Mecca, Declares Holy City a Red Line

Saudi Arabia intercepted a drone headed toward Mecca on Tuesday, declaring the Two Holy Mosques a red line as the Houthis denied targeting Islam's holiest city. The incident, the first of its

September 16, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Saudi Arabia crude oil export disruption as East-West pipeline remains shut after drone strikes September 2026

Brent Crude Falls to $106 as US Pledges Saudi Pipeline Back Within Days

Brent crude fell to $106.42 per barrel as US Energy Secretary Chris Wright pledged Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline would restart within days. But satellite imagery and industry analysts say repairs could take

September 16, 2026

Business·Economy·News

US House votes for third time to end Iran war as CBO reveals $38 billion six-month cost

House Votes Third Time to End Iran War as CBO Puts Six-Month Cost at $38 Billion

The Congressional Budget Office put the six-month cost of the Iran war at $38.1 billion on Tuesday, the same day the House voted for a third time to end it. Seven Republicans

September 16, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

US House of Representatives chamber as lawmakers vote 220-204 on the Iran war powers resolution

US House Passes War Powers Resolution to End Iran War: Seven Republicans Defect in Largest Revolt Yet

The US House passed its third war powers resolution against the Iran war, 220-204, with seven Republicans joining Democrats — the largest GOP defection yet. Iowa congressmen who ran on economic messaging

September 16, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

US-made bombs approved for sale to Israel in Trump administration's $2.8 billion arms package

Trump Approves $2.8 Billion Bomb Sale to Israel: 40,000 Munitions, Taxpayer-Funded

The Trump administration approved a $2.8 billion sale of 40,000 bombs to Israel, funded by American taxpayers through Foreign Military Financing, reversing a Biden-era pause on two-thousand-pound munitions linked to mass civilian

September 16, 2026

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Russia and China Veto Iran Sanctions Monitor as Trump Weighs Annihilating Tehran

Saudi Arabia Asked China to Curb Iran-Backed Houthi Red Sea Blockade, Sources Say

Brent Slides to $103 as Saudi Arabia Ships Crude Through Oman’s Sohar Port

UN Says US Committed War Crimes in Iran, 120 Children Killed in Minab School Strike

US Holds Secret Houthi Talks in Oman as Saudi Arabia Turns to Pakistan for Missiles

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Near Mecca, Declares Holy City a Red Line

Brent Crude Falls to $106 as US Pledges Saudi Pipeline Back Within Days

House Votes Third Time to End Iran War as CBO Puts Six-Month Cost at $38 Billion

US House Passes War Powers Resolution to End Iran War: Seven Republicans Defect in Largest Revolt Yet

Trump Approves $2.8 Billion Bomb Sale to Israel: 40,000 Munitions, Taxpayer-Funded

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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