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Two pilots were injured after an RAF Hawk T2 training jet crashed near RAF Valley in Anglesey, Wales. Both pilots ejected before the crash and are believed to have suffered minor injuries, with no wider damage reported. -The Independent

Today, four Senate Republicans (McConnell, Cornyn, Murkowski, and Tillis) pressed Secretary Marco Rubio and Secretary Pete Hegseth on why $1.3B in Taiwan military aid remains unreleased and a $14B arms package remains stalled, per a letter obtained by The Washington Sun.

Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) Chinese President Xi Jinping lands in the US today for a state visit. Yesterday, Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker called Xi "a brutal, unelected and oppressive dictator" and urged President Trump to confront Xi on Taiwan.

Chinese President Xi Jinping lands in the US today for a state visit. Yesterday, Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker called Xi "a brutal, unelected and oppressive dictator" and urged President Trump to confront Xi on Taiwan.

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have asked the European Commission for €500 million to strengthen Baltic drone defences - Iltalehti reports

A Russian Mi-8 helicopter briefly violated Polish airspace north of Braniewo at 11:08 a.m. on September 23, Poland's military says. The aircraft, flying from Kaliningrad Oblast, entered to a depth of about 300 metres and remained in Polish airspace for 42 seconds.

A cargo vessel reported being struck by an unknown projectile 5 hours ago. All crew evacuated the vessel which is now on fire and adrift, with 2 casualties reported. -UKMTO

A cargo vessel reported being struck by an unknown projectile 5 hours ago. All crew evacuated the vessel is now on fire and adrift, with 2 casualties reported. -UKMTO

Fighting has broken out between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan rebels in the Afar region, according to AFP. Clashes were reported in Abala and Erebti, with aid groups warning the fighting could expand. https://x.com/FaytuksNetwork/status/2102702322128196084/photo/1

Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) TPLF forces have seized control of an airport in Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, according to sources cited by AFP. The takeover comes after seven Ethiopian militias—including the TPLF—formed an alliance aimed at overthrowing the current government.

Saudi Arabia has restarted crude oil loadings at its key Yanbu South terminal on the Red Sea, according to a Bloomberg columnist. The terminal is responsible for crude oil loadings. (imagery from Sept 21)

A cybercrime group known as ShinyHunters claims it stole more than 2 TB of data from FBI systems, including personal information on thousands of agents and job applicants. The FBI said it is investigating the claims. Two people with knowledge of the breach told POLITICO that investigators believe the group’s claims are credible.

European drivers are paying 40% more for diesel than at the start of 2026, according to an analysis. That amounts to about €30 more for a 50-litre tank. - FT

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez says on Instagram that she held a "historic meeting" with President Trump Rodríguez said the two discussed strengthening bilateral ties and advancing cooperation in energy, mining and security. She thanked the Trump administration for its support following the June 24 earthquakes and for backing Venezuela's reintegration into multilateral forums, adding that the two countries "are called to forge" a new stage through dialogue.

BREAKING: Ukrainian sources report that Russian forces have been targeting gas stations in the capital since early this morning. The attack is ongoing. Residents are urged to stay away from all gas stations and shopping malls.

A fire has broken out again at the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Russia's Samara region, which was attacked by the Ukrainians yesterday morning. It is currently unknown whether this new fire is related to the recent attack. The refinery is one of the largest in the Samara region and a significant site in Russia's downstream oil sector.

Smoke seen rising from Kyiv after a reported drone impact/shrapnel.

Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov has landed in New York an hour ago to participate in the United Nations General Assembly

A spokesperson for Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada of Iraq (IRGC-affiliated armed militia) said that as the deadline for the withdrawal of American forces from Iraq approaches: "if these forces (US forces) do not withdraw by September 30, they will be regarded as occupying forces under international law."

Temporary restrictions imposed at several Russian airports amid a Ukrainian attack, targets are currently unknown, will update as more information comes in. Arrivals and departures have been halted as the attack is underway.

Iranian President Pezeshkian lands in New York to take part in UNGA.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent could become President Donald Trump’s new AI czar, according to a source speaking to Reuters. Trump said he plans to appoint an AI adviser and create an “AI force.”