Oil prices gained for the first time in five sessions today as investors waited for developments on potential US-Iran talks at the United Nations General Assembly this week after more supplies emerged through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend.
Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached Infographic.
ReliefWeb•International Organization for Migration22 Sept
The Houthis’ rapid advance on the western Yemeni coast has opened a new front in the Middle East war that began with February’s U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. A truce in Yemen is an urgent priority, so that hostilities do not spiral, drawing in more countries.
In today’s newsletter: Intelligence chiefs warn that Russia’s appetite for risk is growing, as sabotage and other covert attacks target countries supporting Ukraine Good morning. As the UN general assembly kicks off in New York later today, we anticipate a heavy focus on the ongoing conflicts in Iran, Ukraine and the Gulf – as well as the inevitable body language analysis of Andy Burnham’s first in-person meeting with Donald Trump. But another related conflict is likely to dominate informal discussions: the intensifying acts of sabotage on European states that are believed to trace back to Russia but deliberately fall below the threshold for military response – a so-called hybrid or “shadow war” with the singular purpose of disrupting support for Ukraine. Yemen | The UK has agreed to provide defensive air support to Saudi Arabia to help counter Houthi fighters and restore stability in the Middle East while driving down the cost of living at home, Andy Burnham has said, ahead of his first meeting with Donald Trump. Environment | The “jaw-dropping” El Niño currently heating up the planet has burst through the highest temperature ever recorded for the phenomenon, several months before its expected peak. Gaza | Israeli and UK military commanders could be requested to give evidence to an inquest concerning three British aid workers killed in Gaza when aid vehicles they were travelling in were hit by an airstrike. US | After President Trump’s snap decision to ban CNN from the White House, the four other networks that comprise the White House’s TV pool decided they would cease their pooled coverage of the president. Slavery | Bones of the enslaver Edward Colston are likely to remain interred in a church in Bristol if and when the currently unused building is given a new lease of life as a community resource, it has emerged. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Libby Brooks22 Sept
Ministers demand an end to maritime shipping attacks and urge Iran to stop arming the Yemeni group.
Al Jazeera22 Sept
Crude oil prices, which had been falling since last week, today reversed course and made gains ahead of a UN General Assembly session that many hope will yield some progress on peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. As indicated by the latest oil price move, not everyone shares that hope, with Brent crude trading at 101.69 per barrel at the time of writing, and West Texas Intermediate at $93.38 per barrel. However, some observers see oil’s change of direction differently. “The move higher in WTI and the stronger open in Brent have the…
Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan Sources: Danish Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugees, UN Children's Fund, WASH Cluster Please refer to the attached Infographic.
ReliefWeb•WASH Cluster22 Sept
The G7 also condemns "in the strongest terms" Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying that the escalation in fighting in Yemen jeopardises global energy security.
BBC22 Sept
As Iran’s academic year begins, families face severe strain from doubling tuition fees, soaring stationery prices, war fears and a plunging currency. Euronews Persian spoke to Iranians about declining enrollments and deep economic distress across the country.
Euronews22 Sept
U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington this week as economic and tech competition escalates between the two countries
ABC News22 Sept
Binance faces a U.S. federal probe over possible Iran sanctions violations as prosecutors review compliance controls and trading activity.
The U.S. fund could shift Gulf energy dynamics, reducing Strait of Hormuz reliance and potentially stabilizing regional tensions with Iran.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez22 Sept
The US president said choices include “wiping them out, letting Iran rot economically, or making a deal”
Oil rose Tuesday, amid concerns of growing Iran-U.S. tensions. after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC that all Iranian airlines will be shut down from Wednesday.
Chinese leader’s most urgent goal is extending trade truce with US, but he is also expected to discuss Taiwan, Iran and AI
Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's Red Sea port of Mokha have killed at least six people as Iran-backed Houthis press their offensive. The escalation comes as the US and its allies face growing pressure to protect Saudi Arabia and regional energy infrastructure, while Donald Trump prepares to address the UN in New York. Follow our live blog for the latest developments.
The president, who has been dogged by the war in Iran and eroding alliances, is also expected to sign a security deal on Greenland and meet with world leaders.
The New York Times•Zolan Kanno-Youngs and David E. Sanger22 Sept
The investigation is examining whether Binance knowingly allowed trading that violated US sanctions on Iran, months after reports first revealed a Justice Department probe.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Felix Ng22 Sept
Heightened military tensions and international involvement complicate prospects for US-Iran diplomatic resolutions, impacting regional stability.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez22 Sept