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Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War

21 September 2026 at 15:28
The conflict has opened a second front in the Middle East after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, adding to global uncertainty and turmoil in energy markets.

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A still image taken from AFPTV video footage of Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces firing at Houthi positions in Yemen this month.

Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War

21 September 2026 at 15:28
The conflict has opened a second front in the Middle East after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, adding to global uncertainty and turmoil in energy markets.

© AFPTV, via Agence France-Presse – Getty Images

A still image taken from AFPTV video footage of Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces firing at Houthi positions in Yemen this month.

Networks Suspend Pool Coverage of Trump After White House Bans CNN

The move was an escalation of President Trump’s showdown with the White House press corps after he moved to bar journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

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A CNN reporter held her empty credential holder after the White House confiscated her badge on Saturday.

ICE Agent Shoots Venezuelan Immigrant in Austin, Local Authorities Say

The shooting in the Texas capital is the latest by federal immigration agents as the Trump administration intensifies its deportation effort.

© Lauren McGaughy/The New York Times

Texas state troopers at the scene where one person is believed to have been shot during a confrontation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

U.S. and China Discuss System to Warn of A.I. National Security Issues

In a meeting on Sunday, the U.S. Treasury secretary and China’s vice premier talked about having a shared vision on the goals of artificial intelligence and the threats it poses.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that the alert system would be activated when a matter related to artificial intelligence reaches the national security level.

Putin Reignited a Dispute With Japan. This Town Is Stuck in the Middle.

21 September 2026 at 08:48
The fishing town of Nemuro depends on Russia for trade. But it’s also leading a fight to win back islands seized by Moscow in World War II.

© Kosuke Okahara for The New York Times

The signs at Nemuro port read in Japanese, Russian and English: “Welcome to Nemuro!” They also notify readers, “Return of the four islands will strengthen friendship between two nations. The Northern Territories are traditionally Japanese territory.”

Why a Law to Help Prisoners Became a New Sectarian Flashpoint in Lebanon

21 September 2026 at 08:45
An amnesty measure was supposed to ease prison overcrowding and pressure on the judiciary. Instead, it highlighted the country’s divides.

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Sunni Muslims wave flags during a protest against a clause in an prisoner amnesty law that would exclude some inmates, in Beirut, in May.
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