Foreign PolicySeptember 10, 2026
Russian Drone Strike Kills Five in Latest Escalation Against Ukrainian Civilians
The daylight attack on a Pavlohrad shopping center marks the third such strike this week as peace efforts stall.
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Thursday, September 10
Foreign PolicySeptember 10, 2026
New York Skyline Lit by 2,977 Drones to Honor 9/11 Victims
A massive drone installation featuring 2,977 lights illuminated the New York skyline to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks.
Foreign PolicySeptember 10, 2026
Twenty-five dead in massive cargo ship fire at Chinese port
Twenty-five people were killed after a fire broke out on the Ocean Melody cargo ship while it was undergoing maintenance at a shipyard in Qingdao, China.
Foreign PolicySeptember 10, 2026
Trump: Iran Conflict Will Resolve After Midterms
President Trump stated that the ongoing conflict with Iran and the resulting spike in oil prices will likely persist until after the November midterm elections, accusing the Iranian regime of attempting to influence the vote to secure a wea
Foreign PolicySeptember 10, 2026
Russia’s New Jet-Powered Drone Arsenal Overwhelms Ukraine’s Air Defenses
Russia has significantly escalated its air campaign against Ukraine by deploying thousands of jet-powered drones that fly too fast for current Ukrainian interceptors to reliably neutralize.
Wednesday, September 9
Foreign PolicySeptember 9, 2026
Trump Administration Keeps Distance as UK Targets Israeli Settlements
The Trump administration has opted for a muted response to the UK's recent sanctions against Israeli settlements, reflecting broader strategic frustrations with the current Israeli government's actions.
Foreign PolicySeptember 9, 2026
Drone War Escalates as Russia and Ukraine Trade Deadly Strikes
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has intensified with a wave of deadly drone strikes hitting civilian areas and industrial facilities on both sides of the border.
Foreign PolicySeptember 9, 2026
IAEA Finally Calls Out Iran's Nuclear Deception
The International Atomic Energy Agency has formally referred Iran to the UN Security Council for its failure to account for its nuclear stockpile and its continued obstruction of international inspectors.
Foreign PolicySeptember 9, 2026
U.S. Strikes Iranian Tankers as Oil Prices Surge Amid Regional Conflict
Oil prices have spiked to $100 a barrel as the U.S. military strikes Iranian tankers in response to repeated attacks on American naval vessels and regional energy infrastructure.
Foreign PolicySeptember 9, 2026
Tung Chee-hwa, Beijing's First Hand-Picked Leader of Post-British Hong Kong, Dead at 89
Tung Chee-hwa, the loyalist chosen by Beijing to lead Hong Kong following the 1997 British handover, has died at 89 after a tenure defined by economic crises, public health outbreaks, and intense political unrest.
Tuesday, September 8
Foreign PolicySeptember 8, 2026
Secretary Hegseth Cleans House at the Pentagon to Restore Warrior Spirit
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is aggressively modernizing the U.S. military and purging entrenched leadership to ensure the force is focused on warfighting rather than social engineering.
Foreign PolicySeptember 8, 2026
UK Labour Government Escalates Hostility Toward Israel with New Sanctions
The UK government has announced a new sanctions regime targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank, prompting a sharp rebuke from Jerusalem and a diplomatic downgrade of British relations.