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Back to the newest briefsFlooding around Bangkok prevented ground staff from reaching Suvarnabhumi Airport, while flights continued operating. Military personnel began helping clear delayed baggage on September 28, with some bags potentially arriving days later.
Tropical moisture is expected to bring widespread showers and thunderstorms across Southern Nevada through Tuesday, with the greatest flash-flood risk in Mohave County, Arizona. Heavy rain, lightning, strong gusts and hazardous boating conditions are the main concerns.
The Trump administration announced on Sept. 28, 2026, that it was scaling back fuel-economy requirements for U.S. automakers. Officials said the change could reduce new-vehicle sticker prices by about $1,300, while critics warned it could slow efficiency and electric-vehicle progress.
President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming nuclear talks, but said further US-Iran negotiations could take place this week. Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran still wanted a diplomatic solution.
Reza Dindar was sentenced in a U.S. federal court on Sept. 25 after pleading guilty to exporting and smuggling parts intended for three military sonar systems to Iran through China. The case shows how a decade-old procurement scheme reached court after his extradition from Panama.
South Korea’s military says North Korean land mines probably caused explosions last week in the DMZ, injuring three soldiers. A joint probe with the UN Command remains preliminary, and Seoul says it will respond if confirmed.
A Russian drone strike damaged the Kyiv headquarters of Ukraine’s largest mobile provider on September 27, Kyivstar said. Related claims about other data-centre strikes remain partly unverified, while reported disruptions previously affected about 100,000 households.
Flooding since Sept. 16 has killed eight people and affected 1.8 million across Thailand. Bangkok’s central waters have receded, but serious flooding remains in outlying districts and could take two to three weeks to drain.
Iranian cleric Mohsen Heydari said Mojtaba Khamenei was injured after the February 28 attack targeting his father, then evacuated from a bombed Tehran hospital. The account remains attributed and unverified independently.
The nor’easter that battered the U.S. Northeast is weakening after flooding, fallen trees and power outages. One person died, while coastal flooding and travel disruptions remained possible in parts of New York and New Jersey.
Fighting between Ethiopia’s federal government and Tigray forces resumed in northern Ethiopia, while Ethiopia accused Sudan and Egypt of supporting the armed groups. Sudan rejected the allegation and countered that Ethiopia’s territory was being used to support Sudan’s RSF.
The FAA is delaying certification of Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 while it assesses a software problem that can affect automated navigation after pilots change their approach following a missed landing. Boeing is developing a fix, while some airlines have asked it to pause deliveries of affected aircraft.
On September 24, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission ended its investigation of Taiwan-based Global Net Automotive in a vehicle-parts case after declining to review an administrative judge’s consent-order decision. The broader investigation remains active for other named respondents.
Bangkok extended its flood disaster declaration to every district after about 300mm of rain, with water reaching 60cm in places and transport disrupted. A two-day holiday was declared while officials worked on drainage, shelters and assistance.
Eight U.S. Marines suffered smoke inhalation and concussion symptoms when an Iranian cruise missile struck their maritime vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on September 14, according to three U.S. officials cited by NBC News. The incident was not publicly disclosed at the time, and all eight reportedly returned to duty soon afterward.
Seoul demanded an explanation and formal apology after Ukraine publicly disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. Kyiv disputes that a non-disclosure agreement existed.
An airstrike hit a market at the Mawiya junction in Yemen’s Taiz province on Sunday. Houthi-run health authorities reported seven deaths and about 40 injuries, while Yemen’s government said its forces targeted a nearby Houthi military camp and vehicles; responsibility and the intended target remain disputed.
Supporters rallied across Venezuela on September 27, demanding opposition leader María Corina Machado’s safe return and presidential elections. Her party says three recent return attempts failed, while the government denies blocking her.
A fast-moving brush fire near Olowalu Village on Maui led to an evacuation order on September 26. Crews later reported the fire more than 100 acres in size and 70% contained, with no structures reported impacted; strong winds limited helicopter operations.
Cuba’s Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío warned that possible US military action against Cuba would be an “atrocious international crime” and said Havana was preparing for potential aggression. The warning followed recent remarks by President Donald Trump about Cuba, but no US military action is reported.
A cold front meeting tropical moisture from Hurricane Polo’s remnants is expected to bring repeated storms and flash-flood risk from Monday night into Wednesday. Forecast rainfall is highest in parts of West Texas and southeast New Mexico, with some isolated totals up to four inches.
Seven flight attendants became nauseated and developed headaches on Sept. 24 during an Alaska Airlines flight operated as Hawaiian Airlines from Los Angeles to Honolulu. All were evaluated and released; no passengers needed medical care, according to Alaska Airlines.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on September 27 and met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, according to an Israeli official and Israeli state media. Iran was reported as the main focus, but neither government immediately announced the visit.
Student protests at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara escalated into property damage, arson and clashes with police over an alleged sexual assault. Police registered an FIR and formed an SIT, while the allegation remains under investigation and LPU denies the incident occurred.
Witnesses told AFP that a drone struck the Umm Alaila fuel depot near army-held Wad Madani, which supplies several central Sudan states, while two explosions hit Nyala. The strikes occurred amid Sudan’s continuing war and stalled ceasefire efforts.
A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Lisbon diverted to Lyon after a passenger’s power bank caught fire on board. The Airbus A321 carrying 198 passengers landed safely, no injuries were reported, and passengers continued the journey the next day.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly instructed an interministerial team to prepare a potential case against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The reported dossier would focus on allegations involving Kurdish people and Hamas, but submission and timing remain undecided.
The Netherlands began enforcing a September 22 ban on goods from Israeli settlements, with additional Schiphol checks reported for passengers arriving from Israel. Israel then said Dutch diplomats in Ramallah would lose diplomatic privileges in retaliation.
Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Hamas sent a warning through a Shin Bet channel before its October 7, 2023 attack. Separate reports describe Egyptian alerts to Netanyahu, but their interpretation remains disputed.
Russian strikes damaged data centers and communications facilities in Kyiv in attacks dated September 25 and September 27, Ukrainian officials said. Around 100,000 households reportedly experienced internet problems after an earlier strike, while casualties were reported in separate Kyiv attacks.
Nigeria’s Central Bank cut its benchmark rate from 26% to 23% at the MPC’s 370th meeting, citing moderating inflation and improved foreign-exchange conditions. The move is intended to improve monetary-policy transmission, though commercial borrowing rates remain much higher.
Remnants of Hurricane Polo are expected to bring heavier rain to parts of Texas and the US-Mexico border region. A flood watch covers El Paso and Las Cruces, where saturated ground raises the risk of flooding from Monday through Wednesday.
South Korea’s military and the UN Command began a joint investigation after a September 21 landmine explosion injured three South Korean soldiers while clearing a western DMZ patrol route. The device’s origin remains unconfirmed.
Swiss voters rejected a proposal to define neutrality more strictly in the constitution, with 70.1% voting against it. The result leaves Switzerland’s existing approach intact, including its sanctions policy.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Heathrow’s third-runway decision should reflect views from people living near London. Heathrow says opening the runway could be delayed until 2039.
Police evacuated residents near RAF Fairford in western England on September 27 after several men were arrested over suspected explosives offences. Authorities said the situation was contained while bomb specialists examined vehicles.
Israeli drone strikes and gunfire injured Palestinians in several Gaza locations on September 27, according to Palestinian and local medical reporting. One account said at least four people were killed and 12 injured in attacks across the Strip, though the incidents were separately described.
Taiwanese Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said the United States understands Taiwan’s defence needs, while a proposed roughly $14 billion arms package remains awaiting approval after the Trump-Xi summit.
Boeing identified a cockpit-software problem that can remove automated flight guidance in a specific 737 MAX scenario after a missed approach. Operators were notified, and Boeing is developing a permanent fix; no grounding or crash is established.
Incessant rain since Thursday triggered floods and landslides across Nepal. Police said two people died and three were missing, while dozens of homes were swept away and highways were obstructed.