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A New York jeweler has been released from prison in Iran but is banned from leaving war-torn country

A New York jeweler has been released from prison in Iran, but he is prohibited from leaving the country

The Independent UK

Iran-backed Houthis seize near control of vital Bab el-Mandeb shipping lane

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels captured the strategic Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, located at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, officials said on Friday. The lightning move opens a new front in the Iran war and threatens energy supplies, especially Saudi oil exports, from passing through one…

France 24

Nearly all goods and services have seen massive price spikes in the last five years. Here are the areas hit hardest

Consumer prices have risen more than 30 percent since the start of 2019 — two and a half times the increase seen in the years before the pandemic between 2012 and 2019, analysis found

The Independent UK

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Gulf states weigh rare meeting with Iran next week on Hormuz

Gulf states are considering a meeting with Iranian officials next week. Oman aims to convene foreign ministers to discuss the Strait of Hormuz. Escalating hostilities in Yemen may complicate these sensitive diplomatic plans. Iran stated plans are underway for discussions with Gulf neighbors. The Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint has become particularly…

The Economic Times

Oil prices dive on signs of Hormuz diplomacy while Saudi Arabia is left hanging in fight against an Iranian ally threatening crude's other chokepoint

Foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council—which is comprised of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman—will meet their Iranian counterpart on Monday.

Fortune

'We will never, ever forget': Trump commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks

On the anniversary of 9/11, leaders across the United States honored the victims and reflected on the impact of the tragedy on current foreign policy. Speaking at the Pentagon, President Trump paid homage to the fallen and reaffirmed the nation’s determination, particularly in its dealings with Iran. Defense Secretary Hegseth…

The Times of India

Trump and Hegseth use 9/11 memorial remarks at Pentagon to defend war on Iran

President and defense secretary try to link worst terrorist attack in US history to current unpopular war

The Guardian - US

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The Houthi advance in Yemen raises concerns about a key shipping choke point

Iran-backed Houthi rebels have captured the Red Sea port of Mokha and the strategic island of Mayun in Yemen

The Independent UK

Iran 'Blew the Hell Out of' U.S. Navy's Bahrain Base, Acting Navy Secretary Acknowledges

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao acknowledged severe damage to the U.S. Navy's Bahrain base, prompting a task force review of the installation's future.

Latin Times

Pete Hegseth can’t read the room in 9/11 Pentagon tribute ... to Trump

ANALYSIS: ’War Secretary’ delivers a paean to Iran conflict while his boss mostly stays on script after Condoleezza Rice all but apologizes for pre-9/11 security failures at Pentagon commemoration of 9/11 25th years later, writes Andrew Feinberg

The Independent UK

Oil tanker rates hit record highs following Iran, US shipping attacks

Oil shipping rates from the Gulf of Oman to China have reached record highs this week. This surge follows recent attacks on shipping and military escalations in the region. The increased risk in the Middle East Gulf is pushing freight rates to new levels. Higher shipping costs could contribute to…

The Economic Times

Bulletin PM briefing: Assisted dying bill fails and Trump marks 9/11 anniversary

MPs vote against legalising assisted dying – what we know. Trump calls for unity and support for Iran war during 9/11 remarks. Surprise growth in UK economy during July – here’s why. Putin being repeatedly misled over frontline battle in Ukraine, reports claim. Smoke seen near crucial Saudi oil pipeline…

The Independent UK

Houthi advances puts India and global trade closer to the edge

Houthi forces are close to seizing control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, crucial for global shipping. This advance heightens concerns over trade security and energy supply chains around the world. India could experience rising costs and extended transit times for its goods. The Houthis are also enhancing their military capabilities,…

The Times of India

Saudi crown prince sought US military help from Trump with Houthis, sources say

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked US President Donald Trump for help countering Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis as threats to Red Sea shipping intensified, according to two sources. Washington declined direct military action for now but offered intelligence and targeting support, marking a shift in Riyadh’s approach to the Houthis.

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The Independent UK

Trump calls for unity and support for Iran war during 9/11 remarks

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The Economic Times

Iran-backed Houthis seize Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, three strategic islands

The Iran-backed Houthis seized control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and captured three strategic islands on Friday, in a lightning offensive that cemented their hold on a vital shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia. Before the Red Sea offensive, the Houthis already controlled a large part of Yemen's north.

Evening Standard

IEA slashes global oil demand and supply forecast again as Iran war intensifies

The Paris-based agency is now predicting 2026 worldwide oil consumption dropping by 2.5 million barrels a day versus 2025 as prices surge.

The Economic Times

BRICS hand-in-hand: PM Modi, Putin, Pezeshkian, other leaders walk side by side, showcasing bloc unity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other BRICS leaders at the Business Forum in New Delhi, where the leaders projected unity and called for deeper economic cooperation. Modi highlighted BRICS’ growing global economic weight, while Putin and Pezeshkian stressed stronger business ties…

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BRICS' trade puzzle: Modi, Putin and Pezeshkian pitch three different fixes

The BRICS Business Forum saw leaders discuss expanding intra-bloc trade and economic resilience. Prime Minister Modi focused on removing trade barriers and India's stability. President Putin addressed countering Western economic pressure and sanctions. President Pezeshkian linked economic security to conflict and rebuilding Iran's economy. New trade data reveals a complex…

International Business Times

The Houthis Are Making Gains, Threatening Saudi Arabia's Oil Exports. Satellite Images Raise Further Concerns.

The images show smoke in the vicinity of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, through which the country has been rerouting exports.

The Conversation

How Iran draws citizens into political surveillance

Authoritarian governments have long drawn ordinary citizens into political surveillance. Joseph Stalin’s Soviet Union encouraged denunciations. East Germany’s secret police service, the Stasi, embedded informants in workplaces and neighbourhoods.

The Economic Times

PM Modi, Iran's Pezeshkian hold first New Delhi talks since West Asia war; vow to expand bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New Delhi on Friday, reviewing the escalating West Asia conflict and India-Iran ties. The meeting, their second in less than two weeks, came amid fresh US measures against Iran, disruptions to oil supplies and concerns over navigation and…

International Business Times

Oil Prices Keep Climbing As a Result Of Global Conflicts. The IEA Expects Demand To Drop More.

The International Energy Agency expects global oil demand to decline by 2.5 million barrels per day this year.

The Guardian - US

US consumers faced more high prices in August as Iran war raised energy costs

Annualized inflation rate was 3.4%, same as July, and core inflation, which omits energy and food prices, rose to 2.4%

The Conversation

Hormuz crisis has forced Japan into rethinking – and domesticating – its energy security needs

Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu phoned his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sept. 8, 2026, to express concern over the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. It was reportedly the ninth such phone call between the pair since March.

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