Raisi was at the UN General Assembly
US Bombs Somalia, Says 27 al-Shabaab Fighters Killed
The US has been bombing Somalia more frequently
Putin Orders Partial Mobilization, Issues Nuclear Threat to West
The order will call up 300,000 reservists
US Navy Commander Says China Is Capable of Blockading Taiwan
China simulated blockading the island
White House Official Says Biden’s Comments on Defending Taiwan ‘Speak for Themselves’
The top Asia official on the White House's National Security Council said Monday that President Biden's recent comments on defending Taiwan "speak for themselves" and rejected the characterization that the White House walked them back. "I do not believe that it is...
Russian-Backed Authorities in Ukraine Announce Referendums to Join Russia
Referendums will be held from September 23 to 27
Russia’s State Duma Approves Bill Introducing ‘Mobilization’ to Russian Criminal Code
Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, on Tuesday approved a bill that toughens punishment for Russian military personnel during times of "mobilization," signaling Moscow could be preparing to escalate in Ukraine. So far, the Russian government of...
Iran’s Raisi Meets With France’s Macron on Nuclear Deal at UN General Assembly
The US says it doesn’t expect a breakthrough
Pentagon Opens Review Of Its Clandestine Psychological Operations
The Pentagon has ordered a sweeping review of how it conducts clandestine information warfare after social media sites removed fake accounts that were suspected of being linked to the US military, The Washington Post reported on Monday. A report published last month...
Russian Airstrikes Kill 45 Islamists in Syria’s Idlib
Russian Airstrikes Kill 45 Islamists in Syria’s Idlib | Strikes hit warehouse, arms depots