Iran school bombing: grounds to believe US was behind atrocity, UN finds Fact-finding mission says military strikes on school in Minab and sports facility in February constitute war crimes The Guardian - UK · Sep 17
Erdogan to sidestep Turkey’s constitutional term limits in early 2028 vote, adviser says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan intends to run in an early election in 2028 in order to circumvent the constitutional term limits he would face if he serves out his full current term, a top adviser said Thursday. Under Turkey's constitution, parliament can trigger early elections given the support of… France 24 · Sep 17
US strikes on Iran school may constitute 'war crime', UN-backed experts conclude Human rights experts commissioned by the UN’s top human rights body say they have found 'reasonable grounds' to believe the United… The National (Scotland) · Sep 17
UN-backed experts find US may have committed war crimes in Iran, and other Mideast developments Here’s a look at the latest news in the Middle East The Independent UK · Sep 17
US committed war crimes in 2 deadly strikes in Iran; Tehran committed crimes against humanity: UN An investigation by a UN mission revealed that US military operations on a school and sports facility in February were war crimes, resulting in the deaths of more than 150 individuals, including innocent schoolchildren. Additionally, Iranian authorities faced accusations of committing crimes against humanity during their protests, involving unlawful killings… The Times of India · Sep 17
‘Unfriendly action’: Russia blasts US sanctions bill, warns of fallout for Ukraine war The Kremlin on Thursday described the US House of Representatives’ passage of a sweeping Russia sanctions bill as an “unfriendly” action, warning that further US sanctions could complicate efforts to reach a peace deal in Ukraine. The Times of India · Sep 17
India vows to protect its interests as US prepares 100% tariffs for countries importing Russian oil Graham’s bill to hit Russian oil importers has potential implications for US-India ties and international energy market, says New Delhi The Independent UK · Sep 17
US likely committed war crimes with ‘reckless’ strike on Iran school that killed 120 children, damning UN report finds UN fact finding mission also found that Iran committed crimes against humanity, with a deadly crackdown on its own citizens who protested against the regime The Independent UK · Sep 17
Russian barrage of missiles and drones on Ukraine injures at least 19, including children A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital and surrounding areas has injured at least 19 people, according to authorities The Independent UK · Sep 17
Europe and Canada are 'strong, even stronger together', Carney tells European Parliament Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament on Thursday, welcoming the ambition for Canada to become an EU associate member. "Canada and Europe are stronger, even stronger together," he said, a day after US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs and to cut trade ties with the EU… France 24 · Sep 17
Live: Russia to open voting stations at border with Poland, Baltic states Russia said Thursday it would open voting booths at its border points with Poland and the three Baltic states for its three-day parliamentary election that begins on Friday. President Vladimir Putin's party faces no real opposition and is guaranteed to win. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. France 24 · Sep 17
Ukraine war briefing: Drone kills Russian commander just decorated after fake victory claim Maj Gen Anton Grunis was praised by Vladimir Putin for purported capture of Kostiantynivka; UK names intel officer who died in Ukraine road crash. What we know on day 1,667 The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
Exploding Packages, Cyberattacks and Sabotage Plots Expose Scale of Russia's War on Europe, ISW Warns The Institute for the Study of War says Germany's attribution of the Leipzig drone incident marks a shift in Europe's willingness to publicly address alleged Russian kinetic and hybrid operations. International Business Times UK · Sep 16
Putin urges Russians to vote in parliamentary election as show of support for Ukraine war Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday described voter turnout in the upcoming parliamentary election as a barometer of public support for Russia’s war against Ukraine and urged voters to go to the polls. It will be Russia's first parliamentary election since the Kremlin launched its offensive in February 2022. France 24 · Sep 16
Latin Times · Sep 16 Russia Allegedly Paid a Venezuelan Immigrant in Brooklyn $40K to Kill a D.C. Dissident DOJ charged 5 alleged Russian operatives, including 2 Cubans and a Venezuelan, in a $40,000 plot to kill a dissident near Washington, D.C.
The Independent UK · Sep 16 Afghan man sentenced to 20-year prison term in case tied to suicide bombing at Kabul airport An Islamic State group members has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at a Kabul airport five years ago
The Times of India · Sep 16 From bravado to busted bases: Hidden cost of US-Iran war revealed TOI correspondent from Washington: The war that Iran was supposed to lose in days if not hours has now lasted more than six months and is costing America billions – $33.4 billion to be precise. A Pentagon report and startling new photos of wreckage at US bases in the region…
The Economic Times · Sep 16 Ukrainian drone commander says his forces killed decorated Russian general Ukrainian drone forces successfully eliminated Russian Major General Anton Grunis on Saturday. Grunis, who had just earned a Hero of Russia award, was known for delivering updates directly to President Vladimir Putin on military movements. In the backdrop, Ukraine stands firm in its denial of Russia's assertion of capturing Kostiantynivka,…
International Business Times · Sep 16 The Pentagon Detailed Damages To Several U.S. Bases In The Middle East. New Photos Show The Extent. CBS News published images sent by active service members, with one describing damage sustained as "major."
The Independent UK · Sep 16 Belarus frees 25 prisoners in exchange for US lifting some sanctions Since Trump returned to the White House for his second term, Lukashenko has released hundreds of political prisoners in a series of U.S.-mediated deals that also lifted some U.S. sanctions
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16 Burnham and Trump expected to meet for first time next week as PM steps up presence on world stage Andy Burnham will attend UN general assembly, where he is expected to try to drum up more support for Ukraine
The Independent UK · Sep 16 Russian drone strike kills 5 and injures at least 7 on passenger bus in Ukraine A Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in southern Ukraine has killed five people and wounded at least seven
France 24 · Sep 16 US announces charges against five alleged agents for Russia over assassination plots The US Department of Justice announced on Tuesday charges against five alleged Russian intelligence agents accused of recruiting a global network to conspire attacks and carry out assassinations by order of the Kremlin. The suspects remain at large.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16 Iranian security forces coordinated killing, torture and sexual abuse of protesters, says Amnesty Leaked documents and testimony reveal extent of regime’s crackdown in 2022 and how it paved the way for more brutal killings of protesters this year
The Independent UK · Sep 16 What Putin’s war in Ukraine means for Russian elections as polls open IN FOCUS: Putin has been facing declining approval ratings, mounting casualties and ‘net-zero’ territorial gains since March this year as polls open today. Experts tell Maira Butt what this could mean for the future of Russia