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POLITICSSep 16Malaysia says it won’t allow shipments supporting Israel’s military through its portsIn mid-August, Malaysian authorities seized three containers bound for Israel at the country's Port of Tanjung Pelepas and have yet to release them. The post Malaysia says it won’t allow shipments supporting Israel’s military through its ports appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 16US House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join in favourFor a third time, the US House approved a war powers resolution, halting Trump's ability to continue military action.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Riyadh and Cairo call for free and secure shipping in Red SeaEgypt’s president Abdel Fattah al-Sissi welcomed Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Cairo on Tuesday for talks on regional security.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 16Turkey steps up efforts to reach agreement on Black Sea — FidanTurkey has stepped up diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement on the situation in the Black Sea and is holding talks with the parties in an effort to reconcile their positions.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 16House Directs Trump to Halt War With Iran or Secure Congress’s ApprovalNYT US
POLITICSSep 16House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd timeThe previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.CBS News
POLITICSSep 16House passes Iran war powers resolutionThe House on Tuesday passed a Democratic-backed war powers resolution that would limit President Trump’s military actions in Iran. The lower chamber voted 220-204 to pass the resolution, sponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.). Seven Republicans voted in favor of the measure: Reps. Thomas Massie (Ky.), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Warren Davidson (Ohio), Tom Barrett (Mich.), Mariannette Miller-Meeks…The Hill
POLITICSSep 16Israel started an anti-Qatar campaign, then scrapped itDays after October 7, Israel began building a global campaign to pressure and isolate Qatar.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 15Turkish police arrest dozens in pro-LGBTQ rights rallyThe demonstration followed sweeping police raids in several cities over the weekend. Same-sex relations are not a criminal offence in Turkey, but homophobia is prevalent, including at the highest levels of the state.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 15Massie introduces impeachment articles against Hegseth over Iran warRep. Thomas Massie accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of defying Congress with the Iran war, suppressing free speech and other offenses.CBS News
POLITICSSep 15France receives Lebanon's President Aoun in Paris, a sign it still aims to play a role in Lebanese affairsPresidents Emmanuel Macron and Joseph Aoun are set to meet on Thursday, amid an international summit on support for the Lebanese Armed Forces. The initiative shows Paris's determination not to be sidelined, especially as the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement reached under US auspices struggles to deliver results.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 15Turkey expands arrests after LGBTQ+ crackdownTurkey’s Justice Minister Akin Gurlek launched the crackdown, saying it was part of an initiative to protect children and family values.Washington Post World
POLITICSSep 15Ohio city council decides to rename Lake Erie to ‘Gulf of Cleveland’The Cleveland, Ohio, City Council on Monday voted to rename a portion of Lake Erie as the “Gulf of Cleveland,” taking a jab at President Trump’s executive order declaring that Lake Ontario be called the “Gulf of America.” The emergency resolution led by Councilmember Kris Harsh passed in a 13-1 vote and was intended to…The Hill
POLITICSSep 15Four Years After Mahsa Amini's Death, Iranian Women Defy Hijab LawFour years after Mahsa Amini died in police custody following her detention over Iran’s mandatory hijab law, increasing numbers of Iranian women are appearing in public without head scarves. Amini's death became the catalyst for the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom protest movement. The defiance has grown amid war with the United States and mounting political and economic pressures. While Iran's so-called morality police have largely disappeared from public life across major cities, questions remain about whether the relaxation is a tactical retreat rather than a policy shift.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 152027: Barau urges defeated APC aspirants to support partyAccording to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, the event attracted party leaders, campaign council members and supporters from across the senatorial district. The post 2027: Barau urges defeated APC aspirants to support party appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 15Egypt’s Sisi meets MBS, backs Saudi call for secure Red Sea navigationRed Sea disruptions impact Egypt’s economy, with Suez Canal revenues dropping by $7bn in two years.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 15Dispatch from Seoul: How Asian allies can help the US with IranAllies in the Asia-Pacific should recognize that they cannot continue to be perceived as unwilling to assist the US in its conflict with Iran. The post Dispatch from Seoul: How Asian allies can help the US with Iran appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSSep 15Republican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran warKentucky Republican Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday over the war in Iran.NPR News
POLITICSSep 15How an Israeli cell orchestrated an anti-Qatar campaignIsraeli newspaper Haaretz reports that influence experts and an ex-Mossad official were part of an anti-Qatar group.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 15Can oil deals reset US-Iraqi relations?Iraq has a short window of time to rein in its militias and create favorable commercial conditions to improve ties with the US. The post Can oil deals reset US-Iraqi relations? appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSSep 15Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran WarRep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced a resolution Tuesday to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of defying Congress and illegally continuing the U.S. war in Iran.Why it matters: The impeachment effort is a long shot in the GOP-controlled Congress, but Massie's resolution is privileged, meaning he can force a full House vote and put Republicans on the record over Hegseth's handling of the Iran war.It's a dramatic escalation in the retiring lawmaker's months-long push to rein in the Trump administration's war powers. Massie did not give GOP leaders a heads-up on his plans. TheAxios
POLITICSSep 15Can China play peacemaker as Iran’s foreign minister heads to Beijing?Tehran and Beijing explore diplomatic paths amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 15At least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters detained in Istanbul crackdownTurkish police detained at least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters in Istanbul on Tuesday, 15 September, during a demonstration against a nationwide crackdown on the LGBTQ community.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 15China does not need to replace the US in the GulfIt can gain leverage over the region without engaging in military overreach.Al Jazeera [en]