22 Sept
Hurricane Polo Intensifies to Category 5 off Mexico Coast
The storm rapidly reached the maximum level on the Saffir-Simpson scale within hours, threatening Mexican shores with heavy rains.
Archive: 22 September 2026
22 Sept
Reports: Iran Could Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within Seven Days
Iran may reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days as Donald Trump says the US is progressing toward a deal, sending oil prices lower.
22 Sept
Trump Orders US Agencies to Refer to AI as 'Super Intelligence'
The US president announced that government documents will now use the term "super intelligence" instead of "artificial intelligence," telling the UN that Washington will only encourage such systems.
22 Sept
Trump Signs Security Agreement with Leaders of Denmark and Greenland
The U.S. president signed an agreement to strengthen American military presence in Greenland while maintaining Danish control.
22 Sept
California Grape Growers Struggle as Wine Demand Drops
A decline in American alcohol consumption leaves California farmers struggling to find buyers during the harvest season.
22 Sept
Mississippi Grand Jury Declines to File Charges in Nolan Wells' Death
A Mississippi grand jury found that the death of teenager Nolan Wells was consistent with drowning, with no evidence of criminal conduct or racial bias.
22 Sept
Trump at the UN: Warnings to Iran and Sharp Attack on Cuba
The US president delivered a fiery address to the General Assembly, issuing warnings to Tehran and prompting a walkout by the Cuban delegation.
22 Sept
F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes Near US Base in Germany
A fighter jet crashed during a training exercise near a US base in Germany, with reports indicating the pilot ejected.
22 Sept
High Heat in Eilat; Partly Cloudy Skies Across Most of Israel
Tonight and tomorrow will be partly cloudy across most of the country, while Eilat reaches 37°C.
22 Sept
Sri Lanka Court Convicts 15 Men Over Deadly 2019 Easter Bombings
A Sri Lankan court has convicted 15 men over the coordinated 2019 Easter Sunday attacks that killed 270 people.
22 Sept
Autopsy confirms actress Hayden Panettiere died of accidental overdose
An autopsy report revealed that American actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and other prescription medications.
22 Sept
IDP Rejects $494m Blackstone Takeover Bid
IDP Education, co-owner of the IELTS English language exam, has rejected a sweetened takeover bid from private equity firm Blackstone.
22 Sept
Bucharest Court Rejects Preventive Arrest of Călin Georgescu
The court rejected prosecutors' request for the pre-trial detention of the former Romanian presidential candidate, who faces fraud allegations.
22 Sept
US Outlets Suspend Trump Coverage Over Press Access Row
Major US television networks have halted video coverage of Donald Trump after the White House barred reporters from multiple news organizations.
22 Sept
Japan: At Least Four Dead and Six Missing in Typhoon
A powerful typhoon lashed Japan's Pacific coast, triggering landslides, flooding, and widespread power outages.
22 Sept
Budapest's House of Terror Museum Reopens with Free Admission
The House of Terror Museum in Budapest has reopened its doors, offering free admission during its first week.
22 Sept
EU Deadlocked Over Renewal of Sanctions on Russia
Disagreements among EU members threaten to derail the renewal of sanctions against thousands of Russian individuals and entities.
22 Sept
Iran Offers to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within Seven Days
Tehran has signaled readiness to reopen the strategic waterway if the US eases pressure, according to reports in the Guardian and financial media.
22 Sept
G7 Urges Iran to Stop Arming Houthi Rebels in Yemen
Foreign ministers of the group condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia and warned of threats to global energy security.
22 Sept
Severe Weather in Greece: Heavy Rains Hit Attica, Alerts Issued Across Regions
Greek meteorological authorities have issued emergency alerts as heavy rainfall and storms strike the Attica region and multiple other areas.
22 Sept
Markets on Edge Ahead of Trump's UN Address
Global investors adopt a cautious stance as they await the US president's speech at the General Assembly and potential sideline meetings.
22 Sept
Shooting Outside School in Western Turkey Leaves at Least Seven Injured
Between seven and eight people were injured in a shooting outside a vocational high school in Turkey's Manisa province.
22 Sept
Nigeria: Protests grow as hundreds remain captive a month after mass kidnapping
Demonstrations in Nigeria are expanding as hundreds of victims remain captive a month after a mass kidnapping.
22 Sept
Alibaba Unveils New Zhenwu V900 AI Chip
Alibaba Group has introduced the Zhenwu V900 artificial intelligence chip and plans to train a new AI model.
22 Sept
US Threatens to Ground Iranian Airlines, Cuts Off Dollar Access
Washington warns global entities against servicing Iranian planes, as Turkey and Iraq suspend flights.
22 Sept
Chip Stocks Rally on Bets Spurred by Meta’s Muse AI Model
Shares of Arm, Intel, and AMD climbed sharply following renewed expectations for chip demand linked to Meta's Muse AI.
22 Sept
Bitcoin Retreats From Eight-Month High Following 13% Rally
Bitcoin pulled back from an eight-month high after a sharp 13% surge.
22 Sept
US probes Binance over potential Iran sanctions violations
The US Department of Justice is investigating whether cryptocurrency exchange Binance violated sanctions against Iran.
22 Sept
Snapdeal Parent AceVector Sets IPO Launch in India
AceVector plans to raise 420 crore rupees in an IPO opening September 25.
22 Sept
Anti-Corruption Investigation Launched at Croatian Football Federation
Croatian anti-corruption investigators have requested documentation from the national football federation regarding sponsorship deals.
22 Sept
Oil Prices Rise Ahead of Potential US-Iran Talks at UN
Crude oil prices reversed course and climbed amid expectations surrounding potential diplomatic talks at the UN General Assembly.
22 Sept
Alibaba Shares Jump as Company Unveils New AI Chip and Data Center Expansion
The Chinese tech giant introduced its Zhenwu V900 accelerator and outlined plans to deploy 20 gigawatts of data center capacity by 2032.
22 Sept
South Korea's president urges US to ease sanctions on North Korea
Reports indicate Seoul is calling on Washington to ease sanctions on Pyongyang in order to freeze its nuclear programmes.
22 Sept
Chinese Yuan Climbs to 3.5-Year High
China's central bank set a strong daily fixing that lifted the currency ahead of an expected meeting between Xi and Trump.
22 Sept
High Heat in Eilat and Coastal Rain Chances; Rain in Tokyo and New York
Warm conditions will prevail across Israel today with highs reaching 37°C in Eilat, alongside partly cloudy skies and minor rain chances along the coast.