Armed conflict in 1990–1991 between Iraq and a 42-country coalition led by the U.S.
The Iran war has drawn ongoing political scrutiny as costs rise and public opinion shifts. New polling shows flaw lines across MAGA voters, with some calling for end of the conflict while others press for decisive action. Officials argue the administration will stay the course, citing national security needs.
Names for storms, military operations and global events have become a modern tool for communication, safety and memory. The World Meteorological Organization says monikers speed warnings and preparedness, while Churchill influenced operation naming to avoid boastful overtones. The articles explore how names tell stories and guide public perception.
OPEC+ has kept October output targets unchanged while it reviews capacity and sets 2027 baselines, amid Iran disruption and discussions on unwinding current cuts. The group plans to pause further increases in Q4 as it evaluates members' capacity and future quotas.
Oil prices have advanced in early trading as tensions in the Middle East escalate, with Brent crude near the $100 mark and U.S. WTI around $94-$95. Analysts say supply risks and shipping disruptions keep prices elevated, even as some forecasts suggest a softer demand outlook.
Sweden’s centre‑left bloc has secured a narrow majority in the Riksdag after the Sept. 18–20 vote, giving Magdalena Andersson the lead to form a government. The Social Democrats and allied Centre, Left and Green parties hold 176 seats to the right‑wing bloc’s 173. Andersson has invited partners to coalition talks; Ulf Kristersson has resigned.
The U.N. Security Council has extended the Darfur arms embargo for one month as negotiations continue on potential changes. The United States is pushing for a countrywide ban and tougher sanctions on arms flows and aid workers, while Russia and others push back. The conflict in Sudan has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions.
Police have arrested five men after residents reported three suspicious vehicles moving toward RAF Fairford overnight. Bomb-disposal teams are examining the vehicles under a 400-metre cordon; about 85 households were evacuated. Counter Terrorism Policing and Gloucestershire police have opened an investigation and the men remain in custody on terrorism-related suspicions.
Five British men have been detained near RAF Fairford after reports of three suspicious vans. Police have bail conditions on the suspects, and investigators are examining possible links to Iran and other foreign actors. Iran denies involvement as the investigation continues.
The Green Party has passed a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism and endorsing a Palestinian state. The vote has drawn condemnation from Israel and Jewish groups, while triggering internal divisions and prompting debates about the party’s future direction.
SpaceX has achieved an orbital Starship flight, deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites and signaling a new era of high-frequency, reusable launches. The mission faced an early engine issue but proceeded to orbit with a Pacific splashdown and a rapid return-to-flight plan taking shape for future missions.
The US has drawn up options to resume strikes on Iran using the MOAB, amid tensions before the US midterms. Plans include possible targets on energy infrastructure and underground facilities; officials warn such moves may be more political theatre than effective strategy.
Christiane Amanpour has announced she is leaving CNN at the end of June next year, ending a 43-year association. She has hosted Amanpour and Company on PBS and has been CNN’s chief international anchor, reporting from major war zones. Her exit comes as CNN is under new ownership and faces questions about its future as an independent news organisation.