Trump Proposes U.S. Cities as Military Training Grounds
President Trump floats the idea of using U.S. cities as military training grounds, while Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth pushes new directives on troop appearance and Pentagon culture.
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Houthi Missile Attack Sets Fire on Dutch Ship in Gulf of Aden
Yemen’s Houthi militants claim a cruise missile strike on the Dutch-flagged cargo ship Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden, injuring two sailors and triggering an evacuation.
SOAS Head Warns of Gaza Crisis and UK’s Rightward Shift
SOAS vice-chancellor Adam Habib calls Israel’s Gaza campaign genocidal and warns against the UK’s political swing to the right.
US Shutdown Looms as Funding Talks Hit Gridlock
With the September 30 deadline looming, U.S. lawmakers are deadlocked over funding for fiscal year 2026, risking a shutdown that could furlough—or even fire—federal workers.
Macao SAR Chief Executive Appoints Seven to 8th Legislative Assembly
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai appoints seven new members to Macao SAR’s eighth Legislative Assembly, filling all 33 seats after the September 14 election.
Iran’s Security Chief Pledges Support to Lebanon in Hezbollah Talks
In Beirut, Iran’s top security official meets Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, pledging support for Lebanon and its resistance while calling for deeper regional cooperation.
Hong Kong Authorities Reject US Investment Climate Report
HK authorities reject the US annual investment climate report, calling it biased and defending Hong Kong’s stable investor friendly environment under one country, two systems.
U.S. Considers Tomahawk Missiles for Ukraine After Heavy Attack
U.S. Vice President JD Vance says President Trump will decide on Ukraine’s request for 2,500 km-range Tomahawk missiles as Kyiv reels from a 12-hour Russian drone and missile barrage.
Xi Jinping Leads Ceremonial Tribute on Martyrs’ Day
President Xi Jinping and other leaders will honor fallen heroes at Tian’anmen Square on the Chinese mainland’s 12th Martyrs’ Day, marking a poignant lead-up to National Day and WWII victory anniversary.
Iran Rebukes UN Sanctions ‘Snapback’ as Illegal and Unjustified
Iran rejects the snapback of UN sanctions as “illegal and unjustified”, vowing to defend its interests after the JCPOA dispute.