On September 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice officially approved Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros., paving the way for the $110 billion deal to go through.

Israeli and U.S. media reported on September 27, 2026, that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had made an undisclosed visit to Abu Dhabi to meet UAE President MBZ, marking his second visit to the UAE in five months.

The fall of the city of Mocha—along with vast areas of the West Coast extending to Bab el-Mandeb and Mayun Island—represents one of the most critical shifts on the ground in the course of the Yemen war in years.

After government forces in yemen made gains against the Houthis with heavy Saudi airstrikes and support, their positions unexpectedly collapsed on September 9, 2026, forcing troops to withdraw and leave heavy weapons behind following a Houthi counteroffensive backed by missiles and drones.

Capping a series of crises, tensions, and heated statements, Algeria has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).