Venice’s Golden Lion Goes to ‘Woman Unknown’
May el-Toukhy’s cross-border drama ‘Woman Unknown’ won Venice’s top prize on September 12, while Mathilde Arcel took best actress.
International
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Brazil Weighs Retaliation as EU Restricts Animal Products
EU restrictions on certain Brazilian animal products took effect Sept. 3 over antimicrobial-compliance guarantees, while Brazil pursues talks and weighs reciprocal measures.
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Morocco’s Parliamentary Election Heads Toward Sept. 23 Vote
Morocco’s parliamentary vote is set for September 23 after 1,850 candidate lists were filed, with coalition tensions adding uncertainty to government formation.
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Indonesia wildfire haze disrupts flights as response expands
Wildfire haze has disrupted flights in West Kalimantan, where visibility in Pontianak fell below 1 kilometer as Japan and other partners joined Indonesia’s response.
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French soccer federation withdraws support for Infantino
France withdrew support for Gianni Infantino’s 2027 FIFA re-election bid, saying a failed investor plan exposed unresolved governance and transparency concerns.
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Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions persist after border incident
Pakistan reported killing 15 militants near North Waziristan and renewed its demand for written assurances from Kabul, leaving border tensions unresolved.
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China’s Coast Guard Patrols Push Pressure East of Taiwan
A September 3 Chinese coast guard patrol east of Taiwan shows how Beijing is extending maritime pressure beyond the Taiwan Strait and testing regional responses.
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Gaza Aid Response Squeezed by Funding and Access Barriers
A new UN assessment says Gaza’s aid agencies face funding shortfalls and access delays that are limiting water, sanitation and winter preparations.
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FATF warns hawala and underground banking fuel global laundering
A FATF report says underground banking and hawala are widespread laundering channels, increasingly linked to fintech, digital assets, fraud and cybercrime.
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Reported Houthi Capture of Hanish Islands Raises Shipping Risks
The reported Houthi deployment on the Hanish Islands adds pressure near Bab el-Mandeb, raising questions about Saudi oil routes, shipping security and costs.
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Trump Presses Ukraine to Halt Strikes on Russian Fuel Sites
Trump’s September 13 appeal to Ukraine adds pressure to U.S.-Kyiv ties as Russian fuel controls, refinery disruptions and Middle East shocks tighten diesel markets.
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Oracle Raises Restructuring Estimate to About $2.8 Billion
Oracle added about $700 million to its estimated restructuring plan as AI-cloud demand drove record backlog, heavy capital spending and negative free cash flow.
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IAEA Board Reports Iran to U.N. Security Council
The IAEA board voted 23-3 to report Iran to the U.N. Security Council over safeguards noncompliance, escalating pressure without imposing new sanctions.
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EU ban on destroying unsold clothing raises inventory pressure
The EU’s July 19 ban limits how large fashion companies handle unsold clothes, accessories and footwear, with disclosure rules due in 2027.
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Bangsamoro Holds First Parliament Vote Amid Violence and Ballot Problems
Bangsamoro voters held the region’s first parliament election on September 14, but violence in Cotabato and ballot problems in Maluso tested the peace process.
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Global mpox vaccine stockpile launched ahead of September operations
A Gavi-funded mpox vaccine stockpile is expected to begin operations later in September, giving countries a standing emergency-access mechanism during outbreaks.
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Global Food Prices Rise Again as War and Weather Tighten Supply
FAO says global food prices rose for a third straight month in August, while large cereal stocks still mask uneven access and rising trade risks.
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Nepal expands disease surveillance after deadly August floods
Nepal and WHO expanded disease surveillance in Nuwakot and Rasuwa as displaced families face damaged water systems, disrupted care and outbreak risks.
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EU+ Asylum Applications Fell 17% as New EU Rules Took Effect
EU+ asylum applications fell 17% in the first half of 2026, but EUAA says the data does not yet show whether the bloc’s new pact caused the decline.
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OECD Finds Reading and Math Scores at Record Lows
The OECD’s PISA 2025 results show record-low reading and math performance across OECD systems, with inequality, family engagement and digital distraction in focus.
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Panama Canal cuts vessel slots again as drought strains waterway
Panama Canal capacity is tightening after below-expected rainfall, with Panamax slots set to fall again September 15 and longer waits possible.
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UN presses for Yemen aid access after Houthi seizure of Mocha compound
The UN is pressing for safe aid access after Houthi forces seized a Mocha compound as displacement, road damage and a suspended port slow relief.