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UN Fact-Finding Mission Accuses US of War Crimes in Iran and Charges Tehran with Crimes Against Humanity

UN Fact-Finding Mission Accuses US of War Crimes in Iran and Charges Tehran with Crimes Against Humanity

A United Nations fact-finding mission reports that the US likely committed war crimes during air strikes in Iran, while also accusing Tehran of crimes against humanity during recent protests.

Al Jazeera English|September 17, 2026|1
Why Kosovo’s Alignment with US Policy Drives Its Controversial Steps Toward Israel

Why Kosovo’s Alignment with US Policy Drives Its Controversial Steps Toward Israel

Kosovo's decision to join US-backed initiatives in Gaza highlights a foreign policy driven by a sense of moral debt to Washington and the pursuit of strategic international partnerships.

Al Jazeera English|September 17, 2026|1
Qatar Gears Up for UNGA 81 as High Stakes and Regional Tensions Take Center Stage in New York

Qatar Gears Up for UNGA 81 as High Stakes and Regional Tensions Take Center Stage in New York

Qatar has finalized its preparations for the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where officials will focus on mediation, regional security, and international law amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

Doha News|September 17, 2026|1
Why Donald Trump Needs Global Allies to Confront the Iran Challenge

Why Donald Trump Needs Global Allies to Confront the Iran Challenge

US policy towards Iran has reached a standstill, demonstrating that President Donald Trump must work with international allies and address Beijing to successfully confront the regime.

The National|September 17, 2026|1
Indian and Pakistani Naval Vessels Collide in Arabian Sea, Raising Fears of Unintended Escalation

Indian and Pakistani Naval Vessels Collide in Arabian Sea, Raising Fears of Unintended Escalation

Indian and Pakistani naval vessels collided in the Arabian Sea, prompting mutual accusations and diplomatic protests that have raised concerns over potential military escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

Al Jazeera English|September 17, 2026|1
Egypt and Saudi Arabia Forge Closer Ties to Secure the Red Sea Amid Regional Tensions

Egypt and Saudi Arabia Forge Closer Ties to Secure the Red Sea Amid Regional Tensions

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in Cairo to discuss Red Sea security and regional stability amid mounting threats from Houthi rebels.

Al Jazeera English|September 17, 2026|1
Yemeni Sources Reveal Houthis Assured US of Safety for American Ships in Bab Al Mandeb

Yemeni Sources Reveal Houthis Assured US of Safety for American Ships in Bab Al Mandeb

Yemeni sources report that Houthi rebels have assured US officials through indirect channels that American ships will not be targeted in the Bab Al Mandeb strait following their Red Sea coast takeover.

The National|September 17, 2026
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to Resign Following Narrow Left-Wing Election Victory

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to Resign Following Narrow Left-Wing Election Victory

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced his resignation after a left-wing bloc secured a narrow three-seat majority in the country's general election, setting the stage for complex coalition negotiations.

Al Jazeera English|September 17, 2026
Israel Expands Controversial E1 Settlement Plan Amid Global Backlash and Sanctions

Israel Expands Controversial E1 Settlement Plan Amid Global Backlash and Sanctions

Israel has nearly tripled its controversial E1 settlement construction plan by adding a tender for 2,167 new houses, defying international condemnation and western sanctions.

The National|September 17, 2026|1
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Welcomes EU Associate Membership Proposal Amid Global Trade Tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Welcomes EU Associate Membership Proposal Amid Global Trade Tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed a proposal for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member, aiming to strengthen democratic ties and strategic cooperation despite outside trade pressures.

Al Jazeera English|September 17, 2026|1
Saudi Arabia Condemns Huthi Drone Attack Near Mecca as Regional Tensions Escalate

Saudi Arabia Condemns Huthi Drone Attack Near Mecca as Regional Tensions Escalate

Saudi Arabia intercepted a Huthi drone near Mecca, drawing sharp regional condemnation and escalating fears of a wider conflict amid ongoing disruptions to regional oil supplies.

Egypt Independent|September 17, 2026|1
Syrian Court Delivers Landmark Death and Prison Sentences for Coastal Mass Killings

Syrian Court Delivers Landmark Death and Prison Sentences for Coastal Mass Killings

A Syrian court in Aleppo has issued its first verdicts over last year's coastal mass killings, handing down death and prison sentences to individuals linked to the deposed government.

Al Jazeera English|September 17, 2026|1
Iran Expels Swedish Diplomat Following Stockholm's Ouster of Iranian Official Amid Security Dispute

Iran Expels Swedish Diplomat Following Stockholm's Ouster of Iranian Official Amid Security Dispute

Iran has ordered a Swedish diplomat to leave the country within 48 hours following Sweden's expulsion of an Iranian official over alleged security threats involving criminal networks.

The National|September 17, 2026|1
Diplomatic Tensions Reopen Between Nigeria and South Africa Following Violent Anti-Migrant Protests

Diplomatic Tensions Reopen Between Nigeria and South Africa Following Violent Anti-Migrant Protests

A fresh diplomatic rift has emerged between Nigeria and South Africa following a series of violent anti-migrant protests and the deaths of Nigerian nationals, testing relations between the continent's two influential powers.

Egypt Independent|September 17, 2026|1
UN Fact-Finding Mission Concludes Iran's Protest Crackdown Constituted Crimes Against Humanity

UN Fact-Finding Mission Concludes Iran's Protest Crackdown Constituted Crimes Against Humanity

A UN-backed mission reported that Iran's violent crackdown on 2025-2026 protests amounted to crimes against humanity, while also citing potential US war crimes from airstrikes during the conflict.

The National|September 17, 2026|1
Magdalena Andersson and Left Bloc Secure Power in Sweden Following Tight Election

Magdalena Andersson and Left Bloc Secure Power in Sweden Following Tight Election

Sweden's Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson has regained power after a narrow general election victory centered on migration issues, securing 176 seats in parliament for the centre-left bloc.

The National|September 17, 2026|1
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun Backs French-Italian Initiative for Post-Unifil Security in Paris Talks

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun Backs French-Italian Initiative for Post-Unifil Security in Paris Talks

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with French President Emmanuel Macron and Jordan's King Abdullah II in Paris to discuss a French-Italian initiative aimed at establishing a multinational mission to replace Unifil in south Lebanon.

The National|September 17, 2026|1
Syrian Military Court Issues Death Sentence and Prison Terms Over Coastal Sectarian Violence

Syrian Military Court Issues Death Sentence and Prison Terms Over Coastal Sectarian Violence

A Syrian military court has issued its first verdicts, sentencing one defendant to death and two others to long prison terms following deadly sectarian violence on the coast last year.

The National|September 17, 2026|1
Trump Claims Direct Talks with Iran as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify Amid Regional Conflict

Trump Claims Direct Talks with Iran as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify Amid Regional Conflict

US President Donald Trump claims the US is nearing the end of its war with Iran through direct talks, while Tehran maintains conditions for negotiations and regional diplomacy continues.

Al Jazeera English|September 17, 2026|1
UAE Diplomatic Adviser Dr Anwar Gargash Warns That Attacks on Saudi Arabia Directly Threaten Emirates Security

UAE Diplomatic Adviser Dr Anwar Gargash Warns That Attacks on Saudi Arabia Directly Threaten Emirates Security

Dr Anwar Gargash stated at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai that attacks on Saudi Arabia directly threaten the UAE, while emphasizing the need for future dialogue and trust-building with Iran.

The National|September 17, 2026|1
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