Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the Iran conflict is creating short-term uncertainty for Middle East investment, but maintains that the region remains attractive over the long term. He urged strict enforcement of sanctions on Iran, potentially including action against Chinese banks, while calling for broader U.S.-China understanding on AI.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-20 14:05

Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, is running critically low on fuel, putting the generators that power essential medical equipment and refrigeration at risk. Gaza’s Health Ministry says existing stocks cannot sustain life-saving operations, while hospital staff are calling for more fuel.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-20 14:05

Voters are casting ballots in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin, where growing support for the far-right Alternative for Germany is creating challenges for Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

RReuters2026-09-20 14:01

The True Crime Reports podcast returns on September 27 with crime stories from the Global South and beyond, exploring corruption, power and injustice that have often gone unreported in the West.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-20 14:00

India’s passion for cricket has helped make the Indian Premier League one of the world’s most valuable sports leagues, drawing foreign investors such as Blackstone. With just 10 teams serving a country of about 1.5 billion people, investors see scarcity, expanding media consumption and economic growth as strong drivers of team valuations.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-20 14:00

Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports on Houthi missile strikes aimed at Riyadh and heightened U.S. military readiness in the Middle East, as American embassies raise their alert status.

FFox News2026-09-20 14:00

Reporters from CNN, MS Now and Politico were refused entry to the White House on Saturday, a day after President Donald Trump announced that he was barring the outlets.

AABC News2026-09-20 14:00

Bangalore helped make India a global center for software services, technology talent and outsourcing, creating an ecosystem for multinational companies, domestic startups and capital. Yet its success has exposed serious weaknesses: India lacks the capital depth of the US and China, Bangalore’s infrastructure has lagged behind private-sector growth, and southern India’s rising economic influence is colliding with…

BBloomberg Television2026-09-20 14:00

Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari says mediators are moving between capitals and exchanging proposals to revive negotiations between the United States and Iran. Qatar’s priorities are ending the conflict and restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while warning that restrictions on international waterways could create a dangerous precedent.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-20 13:52

Nearly 130 heads of state are set to gather for the UN General Assembly to discuss artificial intelligence, the Middle East and the organization’s future. Xi Jinping will miss the meeting and instead hold talks with Donald Trump in Washington.

RReuters2026-09-20 13:52

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Sen. Cory Booker outlines the priorities he believes Democrats should pursue if they retake Congress in the midterm elections.

NNBC News2026-09-20 13:51

Fighting has intensified on several fronts in Yemen, with government forces backed by warplanes and drones battling Ansarullah Houthi fighters along the western coast and in mountainous interior areas. The contest for the range from Taiz toward Lahj is especially fierce because of its importance to Bab al-Mandab, Mokha and Taiz governorate. After days of heavy fighting, neither side has made major territorial gains.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-20 13:51

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is urging Congress to return to bold action on AI regulation as concerns about the technology’s risks grow. He warns that AI without human wisdom would be “catastrophic.”

NNBC News2026-09-20 13:50

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, a Republican from Wyoming, says the press has a duty to report fairly after President Trump barred journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico from accessing the White House.

NNBC News2026-09-20 13:46

Sen. Cory Booker, a New Jersey Democrat, says President Trump is using the Justice Department in “unprecedented ways” to retaliate against reporters who disagree with him after journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were barred from accessing the White House.

NNBC News2026-09-20 13:45

A 30-year-old Israeli man was killed by gunfire near the Neve Tzuf settlement north of Ramallah, hours before Yom Kippur, widely regarded as the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Authorities detained a suspect.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-20 13:44

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AABC News2026-09-20 13:41

Oaktree Capital Management co-founder and co-chair Howard Marks says optimism has dominated markets since late 2022, encouraging investors to overlook bad news and making caution more important. He says enthusiasm for AI is undeniable, but uncertainty around profitability, valuations and its potential effect on jobs makes it impossible to decide whether the exuberance is irrational.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-20 13:41

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso said prices will fall once the war with Iran is “over.” His comments came as new polling showed growing voter dissatisfaction with the president’s handling of the economy, while he argued more must be done to address affordability.

NNBC News2026-09-20 13:40

World leaders are gathering in New York for the United Nations General Assembly as the UN faces wars, deep geopolitical divisions, the rapid expansion of AI and an increasingly severe climate crisis.

CCNA2026-09-20 13:38

North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea, South Korea’s military said. One flew about 450 km and the other more than 600 km. Seoul convened an emergency meeting, while Japan’s defence ministry had not confirmed the launches.

CCNA2026-09-20 13:35

Ukraine attacked the Moscow region as voting opened on the final day of Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election, hitting apartment buildings and an oil refinery.

RReuters2026-09-20 13:31

Bloomberg Television editor at large Francine Lacqua says fear of missing out is helping markets stay relatively calm despite geopolitical disruptions. Consumers and businesses remain sensitive to shortages and changing supply chains, while European leaders focus on keeping the US engaged on Ukraine and trade.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-20 13:27

Ukraine fired 1,600 drones at Moscow on the final day of Russia’s elections. The city’s largest refinery was hit repeatedly, marking a landmark day in Ukraine’s months-long campaign against Russian oil infrastructure.

DDW News2026-09-20 13:26