OpenAI disrupted Russian influence campaign
OpenAI disclosed disrupting two AI-powered influence operations linked to Russia and Iran, revealing efforts to manipulate global media through fake journalist personas…
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Trump Warns Iran Can Target U.S. Cities
California officials condemned President Donald Trump for remarks at a Nebraska rally suggesting that Iran could take out Los Angeles and San Diego, calling the comments deranged…
Oil Prices Drop as US and Iran Hold First Direct Talks Since June
Global oil prices slid for a sixth session on September 23, 2026, pressured by signs of diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran alongside recovering Middle Eastern…
Trump Calls Iran Conflict Small Potatoes Despite 18 US Deaths
President Donald Trump dismissed the ongoing military conflict with Iran as “small potatoes” during an Oval Office exchange, defending Vice President JD Vance’s rejection of the…
Trump Allegedly Meets with Iran Officials Amid Heated Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump alleged a meeting with Iran after threatening to “annihilate” the country at the UN, while Iranian officials denied the talks and warned…
Oil Prices Fall to Two-Week Lows Amid Iran-Oman Shipping Talks
Oil delivery contracts fell toward two-week lows after Iran and Oman discussed establishing a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz to clear mines and reopen the…
Qatar Urges Collective Regional Security Framework With Iran Ahead of Talks
Qatar’s former and current leadership have urged the establishment of a collective regional security framework with Iran, calling for direct dialogue, economic integration, and a…
Trump Rules Out Nuclear Weapons Against Iran Amid Ongoing Military Conflict
President Donald Trump firmly ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran as the two nations remained locked in a conflict that has dragged on for nearly six months.
Global Energy Crisis Deepens as Record Fuel Prices and Supply Shocks Drive Inflation
Global energy markets face a squeeze as surging oil prices, Middle East supply disruptions, and record-high diesel costs drive inflation across transportation and food sectors…
China Urges Iran to Rein in Houthis
China privately urged Iran to rein in Yemen’s Houthis after Saudi Arabia’s appeal, as the Iran-backed group launched deadly attacks on Saudi cities, threatening global oil…
Houthis Strike Saudi Mosque, Injure Two in Escalating Yemen Conflict
The conflict, fueled by Iran’s support for the Houthis, has drawn Pakistan into a balancing act between its Gulf alliances and its strategic ties to Tehran.
BRICS Bloc Adopts Unanimous Joint Declaration at New Delhi Summit
Delegates at the annual BRICS summit in New Delhi unanimously adopted a consensus joint declaration on Saturday, September 12, addressing Middle East tensions and global trade…