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Iran's Revolutionary Guard has released footage it says shows the oil tanker Algaya after it struck a naval mine south of the Strait of Hormuz. The location and timing could not be independently verified. US Central Command denies the claim, saying the tanker was previously hit by an Iranian missile and later struck by a drone while stationary off Oman. #IRGC #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #OilTanker #CENTCOM #US #Oman #MaritimeSecurity #IranUS #MiddleEast #Shipping #APT

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo as the two leaders discuss bilateral ties and regional security, including threats to international shipping and freedom of navigation around the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb. #Egypt #SaudiArabia #RedSea #Sisi #MBS #MaritimeSecurity #MiddleEast #Shorts

Passengers screamed as a Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 shook violently during an emergency return. Dramatic footage captures the tense moments inside the aircraft as passengers react to the intense shaking before the plane returns in an emergency. #SepehranAirlines #Boeing737 #Aviation #EmergencyReturn #Passengers #Flight #Airline #APT

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang takes on the growing backlash against artificial intelligence in a podcast episode, during which U.S. President Donald Trump called Huang live on stage and was put on speakerphone. Trump dismissed fears over AI as a “hoax,” said robots would not take over the world, and criticized calls to slow or regulate AI development. His intervention came amidst an intensifying Silicon Valley debate over AI safety, including recent calls from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and other technology leaders for greater safeguards. #jensenhuang #donaldtrump #nvidia #ai #artificialintelligence #superintelligence #aidoomers #aisafety #aifuture #allinsummit #technology #siliconvalley

Putin-tied Russian businessman Umar Kremlev paid for lavish celebrations at Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding, raising fresh questions over his ties to Russia.

A Vega-C rocket carrying the European Space Agency’s FLEX and Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellites successfully launched on Monday, September 14, from Europe’s space base near Kourou in French Guiana. FLEX is the ESA’s first mission dedicated to measuring photosynthetic activity from space. It will monitor plant health and ecosystem productivity, providing new data on how vegetation functions across the planet. Sentinel-3C will continue the Copernicus programme’s long-term monitoring of Earth’s oceans, land, ice and atmosphere. Spectators gathered near the launch site as Vega-C lifted off at 10:21 p.m. local time, or 0121 GMT on Tuesday. #VegaC #ESA #FLEX #Sentinel3C #Copernicus

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the U.S. Capitol on Monday, September 14, after a three-month absence while recovering from a fall at his Washington home that briefly left him unconscious. The 84-year-old Kentucky senator was wheeled into the Senate chamber in a wheelchair, where he spent time greeting and speaking with fellow senators. McConnell had remained largely out of public view since mid-June, when he was taken to a Washington-area hospital. McConnell later disclosed that he had suffered a fall and briefly lost consciousness. During his hospitalization, he developed pneumonia and was treated with antibiotics, according to a statement attributed to his attending physician. He was released from a rehabilitation center in early August. McConnell announced in 2025 that he plans to retire from the Senate after the 2026 midterms. #MitchMcConnell #McConnell #USSenate #Senate #CapitolHill

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Gavin Newsom rules out 2028 presidential run if Kamala Harris enters the race, calling the showdown between them “mutual assured destruction.”

Senator Mitch McConnell back in Senate after fall, pneumonia and months of rehabilitation at age 84

Putin, Xi and Modi share a sip together in a candid behind-the-scenes moment at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, offering a glimpse of the leaders away from the formal talks. #BRICS #Putin #XiJinping #Modi #NewDelhi

The UK’s break-up question is back in focus after the leaders of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland gathered in Cardiff to sign a joint memorandum calling for constitutional change and the right of their nations to determine their own futures. SNP leader and Scottish First Minister John Swinney, Plaid Cymru leader and Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth, and Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill backed closer cooperation despite their parties pursuing different constitutional goals. The agreement does not mean the United Kingdom is breaking up, but it puts renewed attention on the competing visions for its future. Scotland and Wales are pursuing independence, while Sinn Féin supports Irish reunification, with the leaders arguing that Westminster should prepare for and facilitate constitutional change. Swinney said the momentum behind serious constitutional change was “undeniable.” #uk #ukbreakup #scotland #wales #northernireland #independence #snp #plaidcymru #sinnfein #johnswinney #maryloumcdonald #rhunapiowerth #michelleoneill #britishpolitics #constitutionalchange

U.S. President Donald Trump refused to confirm whether American forces struck an Iranian commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, saying only, “I don’t want to say,” when questioned by reporters in Ireland. Iranian state media reported that the vessel was hit off Qeshm Island early on Sunday, with one crew member killed and several others wounded. The reported incident comes amid heightened tensions around the strategic waterway. The U.S. military has not publicly claimed responsibility for the reported strike, leaving the circumstances surrounding the attack unclear. #DonaldTrump #Trump #Iran #IranWar #StraitOfHormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticised Canadian leaders, calling Canada the “worst country to deal with” and the “most difficult country” in negotiations with Washington. Trump clarified that his criticism was directed at Canada’s leadership rather than its people, whom he described as “fantastic.” Trump said Canadian leaders were eager to reach a deal despite what he described as years of unfair treatment of the United States. His comments come as trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa remain high, with tariffs continuing to shape negotiations between the two neighbours. Trump also warned that additional tariffs are coming, highlighting car tariffs due to take effect on January 1. He pointed specifically to the large volume of Canadian vehicles entering the United States, signalling that the automotive sector could face another major trade pressure point between the two countries. #DonaldTrump #Trump #Canada #USCanada #Tariffs

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has shared new glimpses of family life on Instagram following her return to Britain with Prince Harry and their children. A video released on Sunday, September 13, shows the family spending time together in the countryside. The couple returned to Britain last month, according to the BBC, bringing their children with them after announcing plans to relocate. Their return comes six years after Meghan and Harry stepped back from royal duties and moved to the United States. #MeghanMarkle #PrinceHarry #DuchessOfSussex #DukeAndDuchessOfSussex #Sussexes

US President Donald Trump says he is lifting tariffs on Irish whiskey, announcing the move during his visit to Ireland. The announcement drew a loud reaction from the crowd as Trump said the tariffs would be removed. #Trump #IrishWhiskey #Ireland #Tariffs #Trade #TrumpIreland #USPolitics #WorldNews #APT

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left New Delhi after the BRICS Summit, following talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Pezeshkian said the two sides agreed to put the past behind them. #Iran #Pezeshkian #BRICS #India #NewDelhi #UAE #Diplomacy #APT

Cheers and chants greeted Donald Trump as he walked through his hotel in Doonbeg, Ireland, after meeting Irish leaders in Dublin. Trump was also seen watching golfers compete in the 2026 Amgen Irish Open. #Trump #DonaldTrump #Ireland #Doonbeg #IrishOpen

A warm farewell in New Delhi as Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan thanks his Indian driver with a handshake before departing India after the BRICS summit. #BRICS #India #UAE #AbuDhabi #NewDelhi