The 11:00 report · 28.9.2026

Oil Prices Surge as Trump Rejects Iranian Truce Proposal

Global oil prices surged by about 3% this morning, with Brent crude trading above $106 per barrel and crude at around $94, accompanied by the dollar strengthening against the shekel and market volatility. The jump followed US President Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's proposal for a seven-day pause in fighting and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, an initiative presented at the UN General Assembly with the backing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In recent days, Tehran insisted on the framework and warned of heavier damage should confrontation persist, while Washington dismissed the terms as unacceptable. The rejection halts efforts to restore maritime passage and deepens the global oil supply crisis.

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The Average Color of the Universe and a Meteor Over the Canary Islands

NASA published astronomical findings and imagery alongside tracking of severe oceanic storm systems. An analysis calculating the average light from some 200,000 galaxies in the 2dF survey determined the overall hue of the universe is a beige dubbed "cosmic latte," which over time shifted from blue toward red due to the rising prevalence of red stars. NASA also released photographs of a Perseid meteor trail beside the Milky Way reflected on the 23-meter LST-1 telescope mirror in the Canary Islands, and an unedited long-exposure view of the Andromeda galaxy from Portugal displaying earthly interference before digital removal. Concurrently, NASA's EONET system recorded severe oceanic storms, including Super Typhoon Surigae with 120-knot winds, and Hurricanes Nolo and Polo at 115 and 110 knots.

Iran Suspected in UK Air Base Plot; US Warns Citizens

Suspicions of Iranian involvement have emerged in the investigation of an attack plot against RAF Fairford in Britain, a base used by US Air Force bombers. Five suspects were arrested near the facility following a telephone tip from a local farmer, after security at the site was raised to maximum alert in preceding days and bomb disposal squads examined three vans over car bomb concerns. Following the arrests, in which the men are suspected of possessing explosives and planning an act of terrorism intended to cause severe damage, the US State Department and embassy issued a warning to American citizens regarding an elevated risk to US-affiliated entities, with Britain's terror threat level set to severe.

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Taylor Swift and Madonna Sweep 2026 MTV Video Music Awards

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards took place in Los Angeles, hosted by rapper Snoop Dogg. Taylor Swift set a historic milestone by becoming the most decorated artist in the awards' history, winning Video of the Year for "Fate Of Ophelia" and Best Direction for "Opalite," while dedicating one of her honors to Dolly Parton. Alongside her, Madonna emerged as the evening's biggest winner with seven awards, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter. Singer Lisa was also among the night's prominent award recipients.

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Washington for Talks with Rubio

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Washington for a series of discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on bilateral relations and regional developments. The diplomatic talks take place against a backdrop of heightened security tensions, after the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen intercepted two ballistic missiles and two unmanned aerial vehicles launched by Houthi rebels toward Saudi territory. The meeting highlights continued close security and political coordination between Riyadh and Washington in confronting ongoing military threats across Yemen and the broader region.