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Israel targets paramedics in southern Lebanon
Two back-to-back Israeli air strikes hit Nabatieh in Lebanon, while a third strike targeted an ambulance team.
At least 48 people died in clashes in southern Yemen over past 24 hours — AFP
The fighting is taking place on the border between the provinces of Lahij and Taiz
Houthis claim they carried out missile strikes on targets in Riyadh and Yanbu
Representative of the movement Yahya Saree said that the attacks were a response to Saudi Arabia’s ongoing strikes on Yemen
Trump administration does not believe war with Iran ongoing — speaker Johnson
According to the House of Representatives speaker, the conflict is in its final stage
Ed Sheeran concert set to go ahead after outcry over Gaza
Sheeran may perform solo after musicians dropped out of tour over expulsion of Macklemore for supporting Palestine.
Iran conveys conditions for ending war to US — Security Council Secretary
We have not yet made a decision to withdraw from the Non·Proliferation Treaty, and this issue depends on Washington’s behavior, said the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei
Education Resumes in Gaza After 3 Years in the Shadow of Israeli Genocide Attacks
Education Resumes in Gaza After 3 Years in the Shadow of Israeli Genocide Attacks (machine-translated headline from a Turkish-language source)
Cuba Hit With National Power Grid Collapse As Oil Sources Dry Up
Cuba Hit With National Power Grid Collapse As Oil Sources Dry Up Cuba’s power grid collapsed once again this week, this time at a national level, leaving millions of people across the island without electricity. This is the sixth time since the US cut off fuel sources to the island since January that the national grid has collapsed and it's the most utility shutdown events in the country's recent history. Even when Cuba's grid is in operation, only 30% of the population at most receives electricity at any given time. Many regions stay dark 20 to 30 hours at a stretch. Some provinces have reported 60–90 hours without power. Havana has gone from 4 hours a day early in the year to 18 hours after the fuel cutoff. "Protocols are now in place to begin the gradual restoration of the system," said Felix Estrada, an official with Cuba's National Electrical Union (UNE). Power had returned to a handful of scattered neighborhoods in Havana by late evening, primarily around hospitals, but much of the city remained completely dark. Many exhausted residents of the capital Havana were already without power when the national blackout hit. "Yesterday I'd gone without power for 24 hours. They turned the lights on for an hour, and then the grid collapsed," said Frank Lorenzo, a 23-year-old Havana resident. Around 61% of Cuba's oil was sourced from Venezuela until the US capture of illegitimate president Nicolas Maduro. Shipments from Mexico have were also scaled back and then cut off. Russia has sent only one tanker so far this year. Reports of a "shadow fleet" of tankers carrying Iranian oil to Cuba have circulated since at least 2020. Investigations of the seized tanker "Skipper" in 2025 found it had previously carried Iranian oil to Syria and China, then later moved Venezuelan oil on a route tied to Cuba. It confirmed the existence of overlapping Iran–Venezuela–Cuba shipping networks. The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has proven incredibly effective in shutting down Iranian oil exports, leaving Iran's clandestine trade partners high and dry. The communist regime has operated as a hub for Chinese, Russian and Iranian operations including intel operations in the western hemisphere for decades. Along with Venezuela, Cuba has represented a hostile eastern foothold in America's backyard. The Trump Administration also accuses the Cuban government of engaging in propaganda programs in the US, working with far-left organizations (including Antifa and Democratic Socialists) to organize activist subversion to undermine national stability. Cuba reports limited negotiations with US officials and has largely pandered to the American media in the hopes of winning favor in the court of public opinion. As with Iran, Trump seems to be playing the long game, waiting for Cuba to economically falter before entering into serious talks. The frequency of power outages on the island nation is increasing and it will be difficult for Cuba to continue functioning for much longer. Without an industrial base, agriculture and basic utilities, internal breakdown is inevitable. Tyler Durden Sat, 09/19/2026 - 12:15
Jerusalem Daily: Gaza’s children return to schools
It's the first official day back to school for Gaza's children.
14-Country Maritime Defense Alliance Moves Closer To Deploying To Red Sea, Gulf Of Aden
14-Country Maritime Defense Alliance Moves Closer To Deploying To Red Sea, Gulf Of Aden With Saudi shipping traffic in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait under unprecedented peril, the recently-launched Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition is moving closer to deploying ships to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, the Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Friday. Formed on July 30 at the initiative of Saudi Arabia, the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition comprises 14 countries: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Yemen, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Sudan, Djibouti, and Somalia. Representatives from 41 countries and the European Union, including 154 naval officers and officials, attended the coalition's fourth planning meeting at the Saudi Western Fleet Command in Jeddah. Representatives of the countries that comprise the new Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition at their Friday meeting in Jeddah (Saudi Defense Ministry) "The Alliance is currently working on integrating capabilities and preparing for operational implementation and actual presence in the maritime operations area, following its achievement of the Initial Operational Capability stage," the Saudi Defense Ministry said. The undertaking is organized to encompass joint training, intelligence-sharing, and -- most importantly -- maritime security operations. The entity is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and commanded by Saudi Major General Abdullah Al-Shahri. On Friday, Al-Shahri told reporters the coalition will confront any threat to maritime navigation, but it's far from clear how much impact it will have.The fact that the entity has been the topic of very little conversation amid the growing economic crisis emanating from the Middle East suggests the markets are profoundly skeptical. “We have seen several maritime security initiatives before, including those established during the piracy crisis in the Gulf of Aden," International Crisis Group's Ahmed Nagi told al Jazeera last month. "While some of these initiatives had political significance, many struggled to translate their objectives into tangible results on the ground." The multi-mission combat ship His Majesty King Saud was floated in Wisconsin in December 2025 (SPA photo via Asharq Al-Awsat) Saudi Arabia has invited European states to join the coalition, but they've thus far been reluctant to join. In July, diplomats told the New York Times the Europeans wanted to see how the coalition's schemes and expectations developed before taking the plunge. When it formed, the coalition stressed that it was "purely defensive and not targeting any country." The coalition was formed just 10 days after Yemen's Ansar Allah movement -- nicknamed "the Houthis" after its founder -- announced a blockade on Saudi-related shipping in the Red Sea. Earlier this month, Ansar Allah achieved a stunning battlefield success by seizing the remainder of Yemen's Red Sea coast it hadn't yet controlled -- by the group's claim, some 2,000 square miles. The lightning blitz put well-armed Ansar Allah forces directly beside the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and on islands that command it. Though frequently called "rebels," Ansar Allah -- "Defenders of God" -- controls Yemen's capital and territory in which some 80% of Yemenis live. Following the west-coast setback for Ansar Allah's Saudi-backed opponents, the kingdom was dealt another major blow when Iraqi militias struck Saudi Arabia's east-west pipeline, which had been serving as a critical export outlet amid the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz. With the pipeline requiring repairs that will take weeks if not months, Saudi Aramco has started cancelling October crude oil delivers to Europe. Tyler Durden Sat, 09/19/2026 - 11:05
UEFA defends policy after rejecting Ireland’s request not to play Israel
UEFA responds after Ireland's football association says its request to avoid future pairings with Israel was rejected.
Syria says blast at military site in Deir Az Zor killed 11
Syrian army holds funeral for soldiers killed in ammunition blast in town of Ayyash, in western Deir Az Zor, on Friday.
U.S. Central Command says 1 billion barrels of oil have moved through Hormuz
U.S. CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., on April 16. (SAUL LOEB/Getty Images) U.S. Central Command said Saturday that more than 1 billion barrels of crude oil have moved through the Strait of Hormuz in the past two months while Iran has exported none under a U.S. naval blockade. Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM, announced the milestone in a video posted on social media, saying U.S. forces have helped more than 2,000 commercial vessels transit the strategic waterway by providing coordinated protection. "CENTCOM forces have supported more than one billion barrels of crude oil leaving the Gulf," Cooper said. "That's one billion barrels of crude oil out through the Strait of Hormuz in the last couple of months." Cooper said the achievement came as commercial traffic through the strait continues to increase. "We've reached this significant milestone while assisting over 2,000 commercial ship transits through the strait by providing coordinated protection," he said. "Clearly, momentum is building." The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, is one of the world's most important energy shipping routes. Cooper said the primary transit lanes through the strait are clear of mines and that thousands of vessels have passed through the waterway. "Over one billion barrels of crude have been shipped from Gulf partners through the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran has exported zero barrels thanks to our ironclad blockade," Cooper said. Iran has disputed U.S. assertions that the blockade has completely stopped its oil exports. Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said last month that exports had declined but maintained that Iran was continuing to deliver oil to customers outside its territorial waters. Cooper said the volume of crude oil, cargo, and liquefied natural gas moving through the strait during the past two weeks was higher than at any point in the past six months. He said CENTCOM is working with all six Gulf Cooperation Council partners, along with insurance and shipping companies, to increase commercial traffic through the waterway. "We're also working with every partner in the region, enhancing their air defense, forming a new coalition attack drone unit, and keeping the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters open and clear," Cooper said. © 2026 Newsmax. All rights reserved.This article originally appeared on Newsmax at https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/iran-hormuz-u-s-military/2026/09/19/id/1269970
Smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air raid alerts in the Saudi capital
A column of black smoke has been seen near Riyadh's international airport hours after air raid alerts were issued in the Saudi capital.It was the first time residents had been given an alert and urged to stay indoors since a recent escalation in the conflict with Iran-backed Houthi militants in neighbouring Yemen.A number of apparent explosions have since been heard in the capital and major problems reported at King Khalid International Airport, with the tracking website FlightRadar24 reporting long delays and cancellations.One report suggested a fuel tank had been set on fire near the airport. There has been no official comment from Saudi authorities. How escalating Saudi oil crisis could drive up prices everywhereSaudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks An AFP journalist reported that firefighters could be seen trying to extinguish the flames of a burnt-out fuel tank belonging to state oil and gas company Aramco.The Saudi Civil Defence had sent out phone alerts overnight warning of potential danger in Riyadh and other regions, before issuing an all-clear on Saturday morning.Residents told AFP on condition of anonymity that they had heard what sounded like a round of explosions echoing through the city after the alerts."In the direction of the airport we saw black smoke and fire," one resident told the agency.On Friday, the Houthis announced that they had thwarted Saudi attacks on the Yemeni capital Sanaa which they said bore the hallmarks of an Islamic State operation.Houthi military spokesman Yahya al-Sarea said Saudi Arabia had carried out 300 strikes across Yemen during the past week.He warned the reported attacks on Sanaa would "not go unanswered".The Houthis, who are locked in a civil war with Yemen's internationally recognised government, recently seized control of the strategic port city of Mokha and Perim Island, a gateway to a key shipping route used by the Gulf state to export to Asia and Europe.The group said the naval blockade was in retaliation for a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Houthi-controlled north-western Yemen.Saudi vessels have relied on that stretch of the Red Sea for oil exports since the US and Israel's war with Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of MeccaLightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran warSatellite image reveals major damage that shut crucial Saudi oil pipeline This article originally appeared on BBC at https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwly5d9v7r43o?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D
An unaffordable car market highlights Iran’s cost-of-living crisis
Some officials and state media have long openly described the industry as a ‘mafia’ system.
Child among three Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Gaza’s Health Ministry says the son of its director general, Munir al-Bursh, is among those killed.
What’s behind reports that the Israeli army is low on troops, equipment?
Israel's Channel 12 and Maariv newspaper claim the military is facing 'severe shortages'.
Saudi-led naval coalition prepares to secure Red Sea waterways
Saudi Arabia has hosted a multinational naval coalition meeting aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea.
In Gaza, actors perform a war they are still living
In Gaza, Palestinian actors turn stories of siege and loss into theatre, while confronting the same fears and hardships.
Iran stages show of force during mobilisation campaign in Tehran
Armed women, anti-aircraft guns and Shaheed drones were seen in Tehran as hundreds of thousands marched in the capital.