Headlines internationalists can use
Trump downplays AI warnings, citing competition with China (LINK) — 13 September 2026
Political debate over AI intensifies amid warnings about 'catastrophic risk'
(LINK) — 13 September 2026
Indonesia continues search for at least 129 missing after ferry capsizes, 6 bodies recovered (LINK) — 13 September 2026
Myanmar government revokes status of UN envoy Kyaw Moe Tun and seeks action against him alleging "illegal activities" (ground news LINK) — 13 September 2026
— Authorities cited Tun's February 27, 2021, dismissal from the civil service for "failing to follow instructions," as he was originally appointed by the government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. Military officials accused Tun of unauthorized use of state property and mission funds while working with the parallel civilian National Unity Government, or NUG. Myanmar's government is seeking legal action against Tun through INTERPOL, the United States National Central Bureau, and American agencies utilizing diplomatic channels. The UN Credentials Committee is expected to meet in New York later this month to discuss representation disputes, having previously deferred decisions on Myanmar to allow Tun to remain in his post.
Iranian commercial ship struck near Strait of Hormuz with 1 dead, Iranian media say (ground news LINK) — 13 September 2026
Israeli-made Gaza documentary wins special jury prize at Venice Film Festival (ground news LINK) — 12 September 2026
— The 80-minute film NAZA features interviews with 24 Israeli military and intelligence whistleblowers who describe using Israel's AI-powered targeting systems to bombard Gaza, with interviewees saying they felt like they worked in a killing 'factory'.
Carney seeks 'Associate Membership' for Canada in EU: WSJ (ground news LINK) — 13 September 2026
Xi urges BRICS peace role in Middle East to stand on the "right side of history", courts Modi on India visit (ground news LINK) — 12 September 2026
— The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi hosts global leaders including Russia's Vladimir Putin and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, as the bloc expands its geopolitical agenda.
Houthis take full control of Red Sea coastline, threatening Saudi oil exports through one of the world's key commercial lanes (ground news LINK) — 11 September 2026
Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq (LINK) — 11 September 2026
AP: No relief from inflation as Middle East clashes lifts U.S. fuel prices to painful levels (LINK) — 11 September 2026