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Russia Orders Closure of German Consulate in St. Petersburg as Diplomatic Crisis Escalates
Russia has ordered Germany's Consulate General in St. Petersburg to cease operations by September 18, marking a new escalation in already strained relations between Moscow and Berlin. German personnel have also been instructed to leave the country, while Moscow is moving to shut down Goethe-Institut cultural centers in Russia. The Kremlin says the measures are retaliation for recent German actions against Russian diplomatic and cultural institutions.
Iraq and US hold key Baghdad talks on bringing weapons under state control
Faiq Zidan, president of Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council, and Steven Fagin, chargé d’affaires at the US Embassy in Baghdad, discussed a program to bring weapons under state control in Baghdad. The talks addressed the judiciary’s support for the program and a plan prepared within the Coordination Framework.
Spain’s Prime Minister Sánchez: “The far-right threat is growing in Europe and worldwide”
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Sunday’s election results in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt state showed that the far-right threat is growing in Europe and worldwide. The AfD won around 44 percent of the vote, while Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union remained at around 17 percent.
Sweden plans $750 million purchase of U.S. HIMARS systems
Sweden has prepared a plan exceeding 7 billion Swedish kronor, or approximately $750 million, to acquire the U.S.-made HIMARS rocket artillery system and ammunition. The package includes more than 10 firing units, with the first systems expected to arrive in the country next year.
Syria and Israel hold US-mediated talks on withdrawal
Minister al-Shibani said US-mediated talks were being held between Syria and Israel at the Arab League’s 166th Ministerial Session in Cairo. He said the talks aim to end Israel’s attacks and secure its withdrawal to the lines in place before December 8, 2024.
Moscow will include US missile infrastructure in Norway in its military planning
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the US missile systems deployed in Norway were among NATO’s destabilizing steps. She said the systems would be taken into account in Russia’s strategic deterrence planning and would further undermine the conditions for Moscow-Washington talks.
Japan seeks Trump meeting ahead of expected Xi-Trump talks in Washington
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wants to meet U.S. President Donald Trump before his expected meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington on September 24. If Takaichi cannot meet Trump at the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, she is expected to consider a phone call instead.
Witkoff and Kushner held three rounds of talks with Zelenskyy after Putin
In Kyiv, Zelenskyy discussed air defense, technological cooperation and preparations for winter with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during three rounds of talks. Coordination was established for future contacts.
Peskov says Putin and Trump may hold a phone call
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said they had not ruled out restarting trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine. Peskov said it was too early to discuss the venue and date of the talks, while describing Norway’s plan to deploy an artillery battalion near the Russian border as a security threat.
EU’s high-level defense group disbanded before holding its first meeting
The first meeting of the European Union’s new defense initiative, planned for Brussels, was canceled after objections from some member states. The decision came as criticism of Kaja Kallas and the European External Action Service she leads intensified.
First U.S. Deportees Arrive in Guyana: Cubans and Afghans Sent Under Third-Country Program
Guyana has received its first group of migrants removed from the United States under a new migration cooperation framework between Washington and Georgetown. Six people — four Cuban nationals and two Afghan nationals — arrived in Guyana on September 4 after being vetted and found to have no criminal records. The arrangement marks the latest expansion of the U.S. government's use of third countries in immigration removals.
Hundreds Protest in Portsmouth After Migrant Boat Arrival, Clashing With Police
Hundreds of anti-immigration protesters gathered in Portsmouth after a small boat carrying around 140 migrants crossed the English Channel from France and was brought ashore. Demonstrators blocked roads and attempted to prevent the migrants from being transported to a processing center, leading to confrontations with police. The British government condemned what it described as “intimidating and thuggish” behavior.
UNESCO warns that unequal access to AI could widen the literacy gap
UNESCO said that around 739 million young people and adults worldwide have not reached basic literacy levels. The organization warned that unequal access to artificial intelligence and digital technologies could deepen this gap.
Turkey beat Serbia in Istanbul to win its seventh European medal
Turkey’s women’s national volleyball team defeated Serbia 3-2 in the 2026 European Championship final in Istanbul to claim the title. With the victory, Turkey increased its total number of medals at the European Championships to seven and won a medal for the fifth consecutive time.
AfD finishes first in Saxony-Anhalt without securing a majority
In Germany’s eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD finished first with 43.8 percent of the vote and 39 seats but failed to reach the absolute majority of 42 seats. The governing options of the CDU, SPD, Greens, Left Party and BSW, along with the BSW’s position, will be decisive for the future of the state government.
Cocoa prices rose 25.5% last month as supply shortfall risk grew
Cocoa prices rose 25.5% last month to $6,771 per ton, extending their rally to a sixth consecutive month. El Niño, drought, energy costs and concerns over production in West Africa increased the likelihood of a supply shortfall in 2026/27.
Microsoft has scaled back its China operations amid US-China technology pressure
Microsoft maintains that it has no plans to leave China entirely, despite closing at least 15 branches and joint ventures in the country over the past five years. US chip restrictions and China’s domestic technology policies are pushing the company toward a more limited and vulnerable operating space between the two markets.
Algeria announces two NATO warships have docked at Oran Port
Algeria’s Ministry of Defence announced that Greek and Italian NATO warships have docked at Oran Port. The Algerian navy will conduct a BASIKS exercise focused on maritime surveillance during the ships’ visit.
North Korea commissions Kang Kon destroyer ahead of US exercise
North Korea has added the 5,000-ton Kang Kon destroyer to its East Sea Fleet. The ship was commissioned at a ceremony in Wonsan one day before a joint military exercise by the United States, Japan and South Korea.
AfD leads Saxony-Anhalt election with 44.5% in exit poll
The AfD is leading with 44.5% of the vote in the parliamentary election in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt state, according to an ARD exit poll. The party has not secured an absolute majority, and its chances of forming a government could depend on coalition talks.

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