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Trump converts plans for Washington triumphal arch into military drone facility

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:28:15 GMT

US President Donald Trump said his proposed triumphal arch will become a military complex to store and deploy drones, sniper ammunition and other equipment for national security needs.

Caribbean nations considering legal strategies to bring UK to reparation negotiation table - report

BY TZVI JASPER — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:08:17 GMT

The recent push came during the CARICOM Regional Conference on Reparations, which took place from Thursday to Saturday, the Guardian reported.

North Korea launches apparent ballistic missiles into Korean Peninsula sea, Japan says

BY REUTERS — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:09:29 GMT

South Korea's defense ministry said the rival North had fired an unidentified projectile. Japanese public broadcaster NHK said it had come down outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.

Trump declares artificial intelligence warnings hoax by Democrats, announces new 'AI Force'

BY TZVI JASPER — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:26:36 GMT

In his post, Trump listed the decimation of AI among a variety of concepts he believed to be hoaxes generated by "Radical Left Dumocrats" for the purposes of destroying the United States.

AI, Middle East escalation, Ukraine-Russia war on agenda for upcoming UN General Assembly

BY REUTERS — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:34:26 GMT

Nearly 130 heads of state meet with the post-World War Two order under strain and with the UN itself struggling to remain relevant and weathering attacks from Trump.

Ms. Rachel pledges $1 million to Gaza children charity, matching Macklemore donation

BY MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:42:29 GMT

Ms. Rachel, whose given name is Rachel Accurso, has been a vocal activist for Gazan children since the outset of the Israel-Hamas war and has held several fundraisers to aid the people in Gaza.

F-16 scrambled after civilian plane breaches airspace near Camp David during Trump visit

BY IDAN KWELLER — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:11:57 GMT

No injuries or damage were reported, and there was no indication that Trump was under threat.

Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial hires high-profile counsel following mistrial controversy

BY JONAH DAVIDOV AND REUTERS — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:29:30 GMT

"I didn't have any doubts. As I tried to explain different possible theories during deliberation, I kept getting cut off as if I had doubts based on the evidence present," Desronvil told NewsNation.

Ed Sheeran apologizes for handling of controversy, decries Israel's treatment of Gazans

BY REUTERS — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:30:08 GMT

Sheeran also decried "systemic injustice" in the West Bank, where Israel's right-wing coalition government has allowed a massive expansion of ⁠Jewish settlements.

Putin prepares to escalate Ukraine war with draft surge, attacks targeting NATO - report

BY JONAH DAVIDOV — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:56:09 GMT

The expected escalation, the sources said, is likely to come in the form of a draft surge, accelerated mobilization, and intensified strikes against Ukraine and its allies in Europe.

US forces kill four in Caribbean boat strike as regional campaign against drug cartels expands

BY REUTERS — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:22:34 GMT

"Confirmed intelligence revealed the vessel's active involvement in narco-trafficking," the military's Southern Command posted on X/Twitter.

Indonesia’s President Prabowo shifts tone, voices public support for Palestinians

BY ELI LEON — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 02:17:06 GMT

The event took place during an official reception marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the renowned Islamic boarding school Gontor in eastern Indonesia.

CNN, MS NOW reporters blocked from entering White House after Trump ban on 'fake news' - report

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:30:06 GMT

CNN reporter Betsy Klein said that when she tried to enter the premises, a Secret Service agent said her press pass had been deactivated and would not explain why her credentials had been revoked.

Putin accuses Ukraine of interfering in Russian parliamentary election

BY REUTERS — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:04:17 GMT

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that Ukraine had "long degenerated into a dictatorship," referring to the country not holding a new presidential election since Russia's 2022 invasion.

Classified F-35 aircraft components disappear after diverted to Hong Kong from Australia - report

BY AMIT AVITAN — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:40:17 GMT

The incident raised concerns that China may gain access to the highly classified technology of sophisticated US aircraft, Politico reported Friday.

Greenland, Denmark say US deal will not cede sovereignty

BY REUTERS — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:28:43 GMT

Denmark, Greenland say the new security agreement with the US will not compromise Greenland’s sovereignty, after Trump said the deal gives the US permanent control over the Arctic island’s security.

Australia pulled out of West Bank sanctions at last minute, EU diplomats reveal - report

BY ASHER SMITH — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:07:27 GMT

Diplomatic sources told the ABC they were surprised after Australia declined to join a 12-nation, UK-led coalition imposing sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements late in negotiations.

Nine Israelis arrested as Turkey probes $3 b. international fraud network

BY YOAV ETIEL — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:09:06 GMT

Turkish prosecutors say a global investment fraud network operating from Turkey was allegedly managed by Israeli citizens, and led to the arrest of nine Israelis.

Shroud displaying names of 20,000 Palestinian children unveiled at UN’s NY headquarters - report

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:29:14 GMT

The exhibition, organized by a coalition of interfaith leaders, displays the handwritten names of 20,000 Palestinian children.

Foreign hackers targeted Colorado water systems in August, governor's office says

BY REUTERS — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:46:48 GMT

The hackers managed to change equipment settings, including disabling remote access and alarms and altering pumping cycles, Colorado Governor Polis' spokesperson Ally Sullivan said.

Seoul affirms intent to help with Strait of Hormuz free passage, US investment pledges

BY REUTERS — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:53:48 GMT

US President Donald Trump has criticized Seoul in recent weeks over what he described as a lack of South Korean support for US efforts to pressure Iran.

FBI temporarily paused cooperation with Canadian counterpart over CBC 9/11 references - report

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:51:21 GMT

FBI Director Kash Patel made the decision to pause cooperation after the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reminded its staff not to refer to the 9/11 attacks without expert attribution.

Trump signs new law expanding Russia sanctions, extending Iran sanctions

BY IDAN KWELLER AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:16:42 GMT

According to the White House, the new law authorizes and expands economic measures against Moscow, including statutory sanctions and tariff authorities, while extending existing restrictions on Iran.

‘Entirely false’ AI-generated intelligence report ‘almost started a war’ with China - report

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:51:28 GMT

As the US military ramps up plans to implement artificial intelligence, officials warn that mishaps could lead to “catastrophic miscalculations.”

Trump announces ‘infinite life’ Greenland deal granting US permanent security control

BY IDAN KWELLER — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:31:03 GMT

“At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will forever have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland," Trump said.

Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award from Pakistani cleric who praised Osama bin Laden

BY ASHER SMITH — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:57:35 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury revoked an interfaith award given to a Pakistani Muslim cleric after facing backlash over the cleric's resurfaced 2007 comments praising Osama bin Laden.

Trump bans 'fake news' CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House 'effective immediately'

BY IDAN KWELLER — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:14:13 GMT

Trump has repeatedly urged broadcasters to drop comedy or news programs he dislikes or that have joked about or criticized him or his administration.

FAA clears proposed Trump arch, requires 'eternal flame' to alert pilots

BY REUTERS — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:55:45 GMT

Veterans have sued to block the arch, arguing it would destroy the historic sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.

Curfew imposed in Nigerian city after protests over deaths of detained miners

BY REUTERS — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:29:27 GMT

The victims were found dead on Thursday in the cells of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), which had raided suspected illegal gold mines and locked up dozens of miners in Minna.

Moscow summons British envoy over weapons supplies to Ukraine

BY REUTERS — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:09:48 GMT

Also on Friday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Poland has joined an anti-ballistic missile coalition with Ukraine and other allies.