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Trump threatens Iran annihilation at UN while diplomats hold direct talks; climate deadlock stalls Nepal flood relief. In this episode: Iran — UNGA Day 1: US and Iran hold talks despite Trump's threat — The US and Iran hold talks on UNGA's first day, despite Trump threatening to 'annihilate' Iran in his opening address. Iran — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman slams targeting of Mecca...

LPG tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz as Iran tightens energy rationing amid regional proxy conflicts. In this episode: Iran — LPG tanker hit by debris from unknown projectile off Hormuz Iran — Iran’s government is trying to change some work patterns to help save on fuel and energy amid str... Ukraine — Victory of United Russia party strengthens Putin's hand even as the war with Ukraine grows...

Iran mobilizes children for military training while threatening sustained strikes on US bases, as Ukraine launches record drone offensive during Russian elections and gains territory in Donetsk. In this episode: Iran — Iran mobilisation drive extends to children under 15 Iran — US restricts state employee travel to two Saudi cities Ukraine — ⚡️Russia says dozens of Ukrainian drones targeted Mosco...

Iran conveys seven conditions for US negotiations as Gaza strikes continue and Yemeni refugees flood Djibouti. In this episode: Iran — Iran says it conveyed conditions to re-engage in talks, end war with US Iran — Death toll from Israeli strike on Gaza City vehicle rises to three Ukraine — Djibouti refugee crisis worsens as more than 2,700 Yemenis arrive Ukraine — Spain's police launch operat...

Trump signs Russia sanctions with 100% tariffs on nations buying Russian goods, forcing China and India to choose sides. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️BREAKING: Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill into law. Among its provisions, the law ... Ukraine — ⚡️ Ukrainian National Guard creates recruitment center for foreign volunteers, Ukrainian Prime Mi... AI / AGI — AI hallucination nearly trigg...

Trump weighs military action against Iran as Israel-Hezbollah death toll reaches 4,386 and US aids Ukraine. In this episode: Iran — Trump says he is deciding whether to ‘annihilate’ Iran Iran — Israel conducts ‘massive explosion’ in southern Lebanese village as death toll rises to 4,386 Ukraine — ⚡️US set to approve 10 Patriot interceptors for Ukraine from Germany, records show. Germany will... U...

Ukrainian general killed in drone strike; Russia retaliates against Kyiv infrastructure. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️US makes major wartime bet on Ukraine’s largest private energy company with $85 million investment Ukraine — Ukraine war latest: Russian general eliminated in occupied part of Donetsk Oblast, military says Iran — Tehran and Beijing explore diplomatic paths amid escalating tensions...

Ukrainian forces launch Operation Vivaldi counteroffensive near Lyman; Iran-China talks address US tension escalation. In this episode: Ukraine — Analysis: Through the fog of war, Ukraine reveals 'Operation Vivaldi' counterattack near Lyman U... Ukraine — Ukraine has "successfully" trialed another interceptor drone designed to target Russian jet-power... Iran — Tehran and Beiji...

Ukraine's budget crisis threatens $29.5 billion Western aid package as EU delays Russia sanctions until September 22. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️Kyiv warns state budget nearing 'critical point,' urges lawmakers to pass key finance bills. ... Ukraine — ⚡️'Not the time to shield Russian oligarchs,' Zelensky says as EU delays sanctions decision amid ... Iran — US imposes...

Russian strikes on Kyiv fuel infrastructure prompt emergency rationing plans as Bulgarian ammo depot explodes under sabotage investigation. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️As Russia targets gas stations, Kyiv draws up plans for possible fuel shortages, Klitschko says... Ukraine — ⚡️Explosion at Bulgarian ammunition depot supplying Ukraine sparks massive fire, sabotage probe. ... AI / AGI — Ukraine...

Russia escalates drone strikes on western Ukraine while using AI to target government sectors and sabotages Bulgarian ammunition depot supplying Kyiv. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️As Russia targets gas stations, Kyiv draws up plans for possible fuel shortages, Klitschko says... Ukraine — ⚡️Explosion at Bulgarian ammunition depot supplying Ukraine sparks massive fire, sabotage probe. ... AI / AGI...

SBU foils FSB assassination plot against Ukrainian activist Druzenko in Kyiv Oblast. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️SBU foils Russia's FSB plot to assassinate prominent Ukrainian activist in Kyiv Oblast. Hennad... Ukraine — ⚡️Zelensky calls for stronger US sanctions against Russia, says Ukraine must engage in peace talk... Iran — Locals film multiple Shahed drone strikes on city center of Pav...

IAEA refers Iran's nuclear program to UN Security Council for first time in two decades. In this episode: Iran — IAEA Board Refers Iran Nuclear Dossier to Security Council Iran — Trump has tied the end of his war on Iran to the midterms. But with Iran holding firm, the politi... Ukraine — ⚡️Update: Ukraine, Canada sign 100-year partnership agreement as Zelensky and Carney discuss air ... Ukr...

Iran attacks ten vessels in Strait of Hormuz and strikes US base in Jordan; Russia kills civilians in Sumy shopping centre strike. In this episode: United States — Iran attacks vessels, US base in Jordan after tankers sunk Iran — What is Jordan’s Al-Azraq base and why is Iran targeting it? Iran — Trump says Iran war ‘will end immediately’ after US midterm elections United States — ‘We are going in...

US strikes destroy five Iranian tankers as IRGC threatens Gulf shipping; Trump pursues Ukraine peace talks. In this episode: Iran — Trump administration has sought to isolate Tehran through a raft of measures meant to squeeze the... Iran — Iran's IRGC urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain, warning it will target ships foll... United States — US military destroys 5 Iranian oil tan...

Kremlin signals openness to Ukraine-US talks as Russia closes German consulate and maintains drone strikes on Kyiv. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️Kremlin doesn't rule out restarting three-way peace talks with Ukraine, US. The statement com... Ukraine — ⚡️ Russia to close German consulate in St. Petersburg amid Leipzig drone attack dispute. The ste... AI / AGI — Architect of UK’s AI policy qu...

US peace envoys leave Ukraine empty-handed as Russia escalates rhetoric and climate disasters kill thousands across continents. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️Update: 'The war will continue' — US peace push fails to achieve deal after Witkoff, Kushner's ... Ukraine — ⚡️Russia's Lavrov claims start of 'real war' with Germany after Moscow accused of Leipzig Airport... C...

US destroys Iranian tankers at Strait of Hormuz; Houthi strike kills civilians in Yemen; Israel seizes Lebanon ridge. In this episode: Iran — US military says it has destroyed three Iranian oil tankers Iran — At least four civilians killed in Houthi missile strike near Yemen's Taiz Ukraine — Israel claims control of Lebanon's key Ali al-Taher ridge: What that means AI / AGI — Alarming AI...

Iran claims rapid response to US Strait of Hormuz move as US sanctions Turkish bank and China conditions support. In this episode: Iran — Iran army says US bid to weaken its Hormuz control answered 'within 15 minutes' Iran — China Sets Conditions for Tehran Over Hormuz Crisis and US Conflict Gaza — US sanctions Turkish bank, two subsidiaries in latest pressure on Iran Climate — Hormuz cr...

Germany mass-produces five thousand drones for Ukraine as US diplomacy with Iran stalls over Strait of Hormuz. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️Germany begins production of 5,000 long-range drones for Kyiv, media reports. The joint ventur... Ukraine — ⚡️ Moscow airports cancel flights after Zelensky's 'closed skies' warning "Temporary restriction... Iran — US Vice President JD Va...

US-Iran tensions escalate as Russia systematically strikes Kyiv; AI accountability lawsuits surge across three continents. In this episode: Ukraine — At least 13 people have been injured after Russian drones struck central Kyiv on the morning of S... Ukraine — ⚡️Explosions rock Kyiv during 7th straight night of Russian attacks. Explosions were heard in th... AI / AGI — Tumbler Ridge mass shooting...

US-Iran ceasefire collapses as Trump orders strikes on Iran; Russia blamed for Leipzig airport attack; Ukraine evacuates 200,000 ahead of winter blackouts. In this episode: Iran — Trump dismisses Iran deal after Tehran pushes return to Islamabad memorandum Iran — Protester blinded in one eye sentenced to death after return to Iran Ukraine — ⚡️Breaking: Germany officially blames Russia for drone a...

Iranian IRGC strikes US base at Al Jafr, Jordan, threatening ceasefire framework as Ukraine sustains record drone operations. In this episode: Ukraine — The IRGC has released footage of various medium-range ballistic missiles and Shahed-136 kamikaze ... Ukraine — Patriot Interceptors fired from King Faisal Air base in Al Jafr,Jordan Iran — Ukrainian soldiers clearing a Russian position. Vovchansk...

Iranian IRGC attacked in south; tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz; Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery. In this episode: Iran — IRGC says attack in southern Iran killed and injured several soldiers. Iran — Tanker struck by projectile in Hormuz, UKMTO says Ukraine — ⚡️Russia continues attacks on Kyiv as air raids sound on and off in Ukraine's capital. Russia co... Ukraine — ⚡️Russia's sec...

Russian naval strikes hit Turkish vessels in Black Sea as Kyiv warehouse burns; 113,000 Russians flee to Georgia amid mobilization fears. In this episode: Ukraine — Two Turkish-operated vessels have been struck this week as a result of the war between Russia and... Ukraine — Zelenskyy says a warehouse was struck outside Kyiv, 'followed by a detonation', triggering a majo... Iran — Leader...