NEXTRUSH UNPLUGGED WEEKEND*TRUMP JABS AT UK OVER IRELAND*HOUTHIS HIT SAUDIS ON 9/11*CHINA LINKED TO US MILITARY DEATHS*JUSTICE FOR SAUDI ARABIA OVER 9/11 LAMENTED*CHINA'S CASH STASH GROWS*

 

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A Sunday News Summary posts starting at Midnight Eastern US Time....

NEWSDUMP ALERT: IN ANOTHER JAB AT THE UNITED KINGDOM FOLLOWING ITS IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS ON ISRAELI NATIONALIST SETTLEMENTS US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SPEAKS OF IRELAND UNITING WITH NORTHERN IRELAND NOW BRITISH RULED.

TRUMP SAYING A UNITED IRELAND WOULD BE A 'GREAT THING'.

MR. TRUMP ON A VISIT TO IRELAND THIS WEEKEND MAINLY AT ONE OF HIS PROPERTIES WHERE THE IRISH OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT IS BEING HELD...

                                 BBC NEWS UK BLOG

NEWSDUMP ALERT: WALL STREET JOURNAL REPORT LINKS CHINESE SATELLITE IMAGERY TO DEADLY IRANIAN ATTACK ON US BASE IN JORDAN...

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               "25 years and still we have no justice for the role that Saudi Arabia played in your murder"

9/11 WIDOW TERRY STRADA CALLS OUT LACK OF JUSTICE OVER SAUDI  INVOLVEMENT IN THE 9/11 TERRORIST ATTACKS

Your currently sober drunk host with you again it's been 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks families of 9/11 victims calling out the evidence of Saudi Arabia being connected to that attack.

But wow on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 someone namely the Houthis and their Iranian-backed militia allies were attacking Saudi Arabia...

"On the 25th anniversary of 9/11 it can said that someone is finally fighting the country where most of the terrorist perps came from"-Social Media Post

In a world smelling of war "Why Can't We Be Friends" this song a big hit from the mid 1970's...

                                                "WHY CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS"-WAR

                                                       "PEACE TRAIN"-DOLLY PARTON

                           "SWEET, SWEET SONG OF SALVATION"-LARRY NORMAN

LET'S TAKE TIME OUT FOR A CHINA UPDATE OUR CHINA UPDATE THEME RANDY STONEHILL SINGING 'CHINA'...

"Chinas foreign exchange reserves edged higher in August against the backdrop of a weaker dollar and a surging trade surplus, renewing concerns about the yuan's appreciation.

According to data released Monday by the People's Bank of China, the reserves rose by $19.55 billion to $3.438 trillion in August.  The result was higher than the $3.425 trillion expected by economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal"

        FROM THE NEWS STORY LINKED BELOW...

"China's foreign exchange reserves continue to climb"-The Wall Street Journal-MSN Monday September 7, 2026

The United States meanwhile reporting foreign exchange reserves that total a sliver of what China has $38.343 billion reported in July...

                   Trading Economics-United States Foreign Exchange Reserves

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FRANCE YELLOW VESTS WEEK 406*TWO WARS CUT FRENCH NATURAL GAS SUPPLIES, DRIVE UP PRICES*FRANCE SANCTIONS ISRAELI NATIONALIST SETTLEMENTS*LE PEN SPEAKS 'OPERATIONAL BUDGET' BEFORE ELECTION*

 

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Two wars have cut France off from supplies of natural gas.   

First the Ukraine War shutting off the flow of Russian gas in 2022 now Middle East gas supplies disrupted by the Iran War.

On October 1st the price of natural gas in France will rise on average 6.3 percent.   This follows a 5.6 percent rise on September 1st.

The price regulated by the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) impacts around six million households under supplier contracts linked to price regulation.

This involves 60 percent of residential gas subscribers in France...

"It had already increased by 5.6% in September: under pressure from the war in the Middle East, the reference price of gas will increase by 6.3% on October 1st"-BFM-TV (Translation Prompt)

FRANCE JOINED THE UK AND CANADA ALONG WITH NINE OTHER COUNTRIES IN IMPOSING SANCTIONS ON ISRAELI NATIONALIST SETTLEMENTS THIS WEEK.

ISRAEL BRISTLED AT THE DECISION WITH IMMEDIATE RETALIATION AGAINST THE UK.

THE BRITISH SEEN AS THE LEADERS OF THE SANCTIONS MOVEMENT.

FOR HIS PART FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER JEAN-NOEL BARROT SAYING THE NATIONALIST SETTLER VIOLENCE AIMED AT PALESTINIANS ALONG WITH RAPID EXPANSION OF SETTLEMENTS BY ISRAEL JUSTIFIES THE SANCTIONS.

BARROT NOTING THE SITUATION UNDERMINES THE NOTION OF A PALESTINIAN STATE BEING CREATED IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (THE WEST BANK)...

                FRANCE 24 STORY (VIDEO EMBED)

France has also weighed in on the tensions between Israel and Syria which France ruled from 1923 until 1946.

Israel urged to withdraw from the strip of Syrian territory it currently occupies.

France also endorsing the notion of a security agreement between Israel and the new Syrian government...Syrian Arab News Agency

Economic growth in France projected downwards from .7 percent to .5 percent for this year.

The GDP growth projection for next year still kept at one percent by France's Finance Minister Roland Lescure.

This change prevents the government from reaching its deficit target and complicates budget debate for next year's spending plan...

"France lowers growth forecast, will miss deficit target"-Reuters-MSN

"cannot be a blank check to the government.  We will not accept any measure that constitutes, for us, a red line, aggravating the situation during the months when the Macronists remain in power"

MARINE LE PEN EXPLAINS THE NATIONAL RALLY (RN) POSITION ON A 2027 ELECTION YEAR BUDGET

MEANWHILE NATIONAL RALLY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MARINE LE PEN SPEAKING OF AN 'OPERATIONAL BUDGET' FOR ELECTIONAL YEAR 2027.

LE PEN SAYING SUCH A BUDGET COULD BE MODIFIED FOLLOWING HER ELECTION VICTORY...

"Marine Le Pen says she prefers an 'imperfect, operational' budget before the presidential election..."-BFM-TV (Translation Prompt)

The small band of Yellow Vests protesters in Paris again taking to the streets this afternoon.

This procession displaying both a yellow flag and a "Cross of Lorraine" French flag...Video Link Full Protest Video 3 hours 6 minutes

                                                        For now that's news from France.

                                    

NEWS SUMMARY-INTELLIGENCE REPORT 9/11/2026*NEWSDUMP FRIDAY*SWEDES VOTE SUNDAY*FAMILIES SAUDI LINK 9/11*ASSISTED DEATH BILL FAILS UK*IRISH PROTEST TRUMP VISIT*SAUDI PIPELINE TAKEN OUT*CHINA PROTESTS TAIWAN OFFICIAL'S ITALY VISIT*HOUTHIS STRATEGIC GAINS YEMEN*BRAZIL PRES RACE TENSIONS**

 

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A key Saudi oil pipeline taken out in the Yemen War, families of 9/11 victims demanding Saudi Arabia be held to account on the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks but first...

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VOTERS GOING TO THE POLLS IN SWEDEN ON SUNDAY.

THE LATEST SET OF POLLS SHOWING A TIGHTER RACE WITH THE CENTER-LEFT OPPOSITION NOW HOLDING A SLIGHT LEAD OVER THE CENTER-RIGHT GOVERNING COALITION.

INTENSE DEBATE IN THE FINAL DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN.

THE LEADER OF THE LIBERAL PARTY SIMONA MOHAMSSON EMBRACING SWEDEN DEMOCRATS LEADER JIMMIE AKESSON SAYING HIS PARTY SHOULD BE ALLOWED IN GOVERNMENT IF THE CENTER-RIGHT REMAINS IN POWER.

MR. AKESSON EXPRESSING HIS DISMAY THAT MUSLIMS IN SWEDEN COULD DECIDE THE FINAL OUTCOME OF THE ELECTION.

SHE BECAME OUTSPOKEN IN RECENT WEEKS ABOUT 'ANTISEMITISM' IN SWEDEN LINKING IT TO THE LEFT PARTY IN THE OPPOSITION COALITION.

THERE WAS A LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATION ABOUT THREATS TO HER FOLLOWING THOSE COMMENTS.

MOHAMSSON HAS ALSO SUPPORTED OPPOSITION 'PRO-DEMOCRACY' ACTIVISTS IN CHINESE RULED HONG KONG AND UKRAINE IN ITS WAR AGAINST RUSSIA...SIMONA MOHAMSSON WIKIPEDIA...

SUPPORT FOR MOHAMSSSON'S LIBERAL PARTY RISING IN RECENT POLLING.

ALL POLITICAL PARTIES GETTING FOUR PERCENT OR MORE OF THE VOTE IN SUNDAY'S ELECTION GET SEATS IN THE 349 SEAT SWEDISH PARLIAMENT...

OPINION POLLING FOR THE 2026 SWEDISH GENERAL ELECTION-WIKIPEDIA

SVT NYHETER (NEWS) SWEDEN (TRANSLATION PROMPT)

Today's US inflation report showing the Consumer Price Index remained at a 3.4 percent last month.

This raising speculation that the US Federal Reserve Board may opt to raise interest rates next week...Seeking Alpha

MORE THAN 3300 DEATHS NOW REPORTED FROM THE EBOLA OUTBREAK IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO.

THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CASES FROM THE BUNDIBUGYO VARIANT OF THE VIRUS NOW EXCEEDING 7000.

CASES REPORTED IN SEVEN CONGOLESE PROVINCES...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT) 

44 people hurt one critically in a train derailment in northwestern France.  The train carrying around 180 passengers derailed between Rouen and Caen...News Agencies-Deutsche Welle Germany

On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States family members called on President Trump to hold Saudi Arabia to account.

Those family members said the US government through multiple presidencies in the years since the attack have deliberately covered up Saudi links to the attacks.

Last year a US federal judge found there was enough evidence pointing to two Saudi government operatives assisted the terrorists to allow a lawsuit to proceed...The Telegraph UK-Yahoo...

More 9/11 anniversary news later in the summary.

IN BRAZIL WITH PRESIDENT LULA DA SILVA LAGGING IN THE POLLS THE SUPREME COURT AND FEDERAL POLICE OPENING A CORRUPTION PROBE AGAINST LEADING OPPOSITION CANDIDATE FLAVIO BOLSONARO.

THIS CORRUPTION PROBE FOLLOWS THE REVELATION REPORTED ON LATER IN THIS SUMMARY ABOUT LULA ALLY SUPREME COURT JUSTICE ALEXANDRE DE MORAES AND HIS CLOSE TIES TO A FORMER BANK EXECUTIVE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR CORRUPTION...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)

NORTH KOREA LAUNCHING A PROJECTILE EASTWARDS INTO THE SEA OF JAPAN (EAST SEA-KOREA).

THE SATURDAY MORNING LAUNCH FOLLOWING JOINT MILITARY DRILLS INVOLVING US, JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN MILITARY FORCES...YONHAP NEWS AGENCY SOUTH KOREA

In the British House of Commons assisted death legislation failing 286-270.

It marked a reversal from a vote in June of last year when the legislation was supported by a 314 to 291 vote.

Advocates of the death legislation expressing their deep disappointment over today's vote.

This latest House of Commons vote came after the House of Lords had considered the bill but turned it down with hundreds of amendments tabled in the process...The Independent UK

AT THE 'BRICS' LEADERS SUMMIT IN NEW DELHI IRANIAN PRESIDENT MASOUD PEZESHKIAN URGING A STRONGER BRICS ALLIANCE THAT MOVES INTO 'OPERATIONAL COOPERATION'.

PEZESHKIAN SAYS THAT BRICS NEEDS TO PREVENT OBSTRUCTION OF LEGITIMATE TRADE.

HE NOTED THAT IRAN IS IN A 'FAR MORE DANGEROUS' PHASE AS US SANCTIONS TIGHTEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE IRAN WAR...ANADOLU AGENCY TURKEY (TURKIYE)

Iran announcing a Monday meeting in Oman Monday.  It will involve Iran, Iraq and other Persian Gulf countries.

The meeting will discuss safe routes for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz agreed to by Iran and Oman...Anadolu Agency Turkey (Türkiye)

IN IRELAND A HUGE SECURITY OPERATION UNDERWAY FOR THE WEEKEND VISIT OF US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP.

IRELAND'S POLICE FORCE WORKING 12-HOUR SHIFTS WITH MAJOR HIGHWAY CLOSURES AND TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS.

PROTESTS OPPOSING MR. TRUMP ARE PLANNED.

ACTIVISTS INVOLVED IN THOSE PROTESTS SAY HE IS FACILITATING GENOCIDE IN ISRAEL'S CONTINUING WARFARE IN GAZA...AL JAZEERA QATAR...

THE US PRESIDENT WILL MEET TOP IRISH OFFICIALS THEN TRAVEL TO A TRUMP OWNED HOTEL AND GOLF COURSE FOR THE IRISH OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT...RTE IRELAND

In the Ukraine War a Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian gasoline station in Kiev.

Two killed in the attack as Russia retaliates for Ukraine's attacks on its energy infrastructure and online retail warehouses-distribution centers.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy describing recent Russian attacks as 'increasingly terrorist in nature'...News Agencies-Deutsche Welle Germany

IN THE CHINESE TERRITORY OF HONG KONG ORGANIZERS OF COMMEMORATIONS OF THE DEADLY TIANAMEN SQUARE CRACKDOWN OF 1989 HANDED PRISON TERMS.

THE THREE ORGANIZERS GIVEN FIVE-TO-SEVEN-YEAR PRISON SENTENCES FOLLOWING THEIR CONVICTION FOR INCITING TO UNDERMINE STATE POWER...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)

Here in the United States the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Ceremonies in Washington DC, New York and western Pennsylvania.

In remarks at the Pentagon US President Donald Trump referencing 9/11 saying 'that's why we fight today'...News Agencies-Deutsche Welle Germany

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THE HOUTHI FORCES IN YEMEN MAKING STRATEGIC GAINS ON THE COUNTRY'S WESTERN COAST ALONG THE RED SEA.

THE CAPTURE OF THE VOLCANIC ISLAND OF MAYUM (PERIM) IN THE NARROW BAB-EL MANDEB STRAIT A MAJOR GAIN FOR THE HOUTHI FORCES...OUTLOOK INDIA...

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IN THE YEMEN WAR IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED THAT THE SAUDI EAST-WEST OIL PIPELINE WAS KNOCKED OUT BY AN ATTACK TODAY.

THERE WERE WOUNDED IN THE ATTACK WITH THE TIME NEEDED TO REPAIR THE PIPELINE NOT CLEAR..NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)...

THE ATTACK ORIGINATED FROM IRAQI TERRITORY WITH IRAQ REMOVING A MILITIA COMMMANDER IN THE REGION WHERE THE ATTACK ORIGINATED FROM...OSINTdefender "X"...

SATELLITE IMAGERY SHOWED THE EVIDENCE POINTING TO DAMAGE OF THAT MAJOR SAUDI OIL PIPLELINE.

SMOKE SEEN RISING NEAR THE VITAL EAST-WEST PIPELINE THAT NOW CARRIES SAUDI OIL FOLLOWING THE CLOSING OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ DUE TO THE IRAN WAR.

THE SAUDIS SUPPORTING YEMEN'S GOVERNMENT IN ITS WAR WITH THE HOUTHI REBEL FORCES AND THE HOUTHIS ATTACKING SAUDI ARABIA IN RETALIATION...REUTERS-TIMES OF ISRAEL...

MORE YEMEN WAR NEWS LATER IN THE SUMMARY.

China protesting the presence of a major Taiwanese official at a "European Conference for Freedom and Democracy" being held in Italy.

Hsiao Bi-khim's presence at the conference described as a way for forces supporting Taiwan's independence from China to 'grab attention and solicit external support for their separatist agenda'.

China's foreign ministry protesting to both Italy and the European Union over the matter.

China calling on European nations to 'honor the one-China principle with real actions'.   

European countries and the US in the past fully acknowledged Taiwan as a part of China to open up diplomatic and economic relations with China.

As China's trade surpluses with Europe and the US open up to record levels in China's favor US and European signals seeking conflict with China are increasing.

These including NATO participation with nations near China and various economic measures against selected Chinese goods...Anadolu Agency Turkey (Türkiye)

THE US MILITARY HELPING SAUDI WAR EFFORTS AGAINST THE HOUTHIS IN YEMEN.

SOME 200 US MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE REPORTED TO BE PROVIDING INTELLIGENCE FOR THE SAUDIS INCLUDING A LIVE VIEW OF THE BATTLEFIELD TO ASSIST TARGETING.

THE SAUDIS ARE KEY PLAYERS IN PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THE YEMENI GOVERNMENT IN THE CONFLICT WITH THE HOUTHI MOVEMENT...OSINTdefender "X"

The markets today.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average up 509.19 points or .98 percent.

The NASDAQ rose 251.31 points or .96 percent.

The price of oil in New York at the close today 99 dollars 99 cents a barrel down two dollars 49 cents or 2.43 percent...Marketwatch

In Brazil the latest presidential election polling data points to a close second round contest between incumbent Leftist President Lula da Silva and Rightist Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.

Bolsonaro slightly ahead of Lula 46.6 percent to 46.2 percent.

Scandal has erupted in connection with exposure of police reports involving Lula ally controversial Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.

Moraes, point man for censorship of online opinions opposing Mr. Lula, shown to have been in close communication with the former owner of a failed bank under investigation for fraud.

The first round of voting in Brazil is on October 4th with the top two candidates facing off in a second round on October 25th...Anadolu Agency Turkey (Türkiye)

Polling in South Korea showing record low approval for left of center President Lee Jae Myung.

38 percent approving of Lee's performance with 51 percent disapproving.

Controversies surround his recent cabinet appointments including real estate dealings along with economic conditions cited as major concerns by those polled...Yonhap News Agency South Korea

PERU JOINING THE US ALLIANCE CALLED 'SHIELD OF THE AMERICAS'.

THE ALLIANCE AIMED AT MILITARY COOPERATION INCLUDING COOPERATION AGAINST DRUG TRAFFICKING.

PERU'S NEW RIGHT OF CENTER PRESIDENT KEIKO FUJIMORI MAKING THE ANNOUNCEMENT ALONGSIDE VISITING US SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO...NEWS AGENCIES-AL JAZEERA QATAR

In New Zealand a recall of colored contact lenses used for cosmetic and role-playing purposes.

The zero-powered lenses linked to possible bacteria that could cause an eye infection.

New Zealand authorities testing lenses found bacterium that could cause infections.

Those lenses were sold by Shein on its New Zealand website and on websites of Shein in other countries...One News New Zealand

NEWS SUMMARY-INTELLIGENCE REPORT 9/10/2026*NEWSDUMP THURSDAY*MASSIVE ISRAELI DEMOLITION LEBANON*SHIPS HIT IN HORMUZ*ALGERIA BREAKS TIES WITH ISRAEL-ALLIED UAE*OIL PRICE TOPS 102 NEW YORK*AI DANGER TO HUMANS TALK SOCIAL MEDIA*HOUTHIS ADVANCE IN YEMEN*

 

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News of the markets including the price of oil later in the summary but first...

                    LATE NEWS TONIGHT:

A federal appeals court rejecting the Trump Administrations effort to overturn a lower court ruling against US Postal Service mail-in ballot rules for November's election...UPI USA

UKRAINE ATTACKING A RUSSIAN LOGISTICS FACILITY IN SARATOV WITH DRONES TONIGHT.

A FIRE IGNITED AT THE 'OZON' FACILITY WITH NO INJURIES REPORTED...TASS RUSSIA...

UKRAINIAN AUTHORITIES SAY FIVE WERE KILLED IN A RUSSIAN ATTACK ON A SHOPPING CENTER IN PAVLOHRAD.

67 OTHERS WOUNDED IN THAT ATTACK...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)

ISRAEL STAGING A MASSIVE EXPLOSION CREATING A 4.1 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE IN SOUTHERN LEBANON.

1,100 TONS OF EXPLOSIVE USED TO DEMOLISH A NETWORK OF TUNNELS USED BY THE IRAN-ALIGNED HEZBOLLAH MOVEMENT...TIMES OF ISRAEL

Vessels hit by projectiles tonight in the Strait of Hormuz.   At least one of the unknown vessels caught on fire following the attacks...United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations "X"

RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN ARRIVING IN NEW DELHI.

PUTIN'S VISIT TO INDIA IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUMMIT OF 'BRICS' NATIONS INCLUDING BRAZIL, CHINA AND SOUTH AFRICA ALONG WITH RUSSIA, INDIA, IRAN AND OTHER COUNTRIES...RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA (TRANSLATION PROMPT)

In the Democratic Republic of Congo 24 children killed in fires at two schools.   An unknown number of adults died.

29 others were injured in the fires.

The schools located in an area of eastern Congo controlled by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)

CITING THREATS FROM THE US FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMEDIAN JIMMY KIMMEL DECIDING NOT TO AIR AN INTERVIEW WITH TEXAS DEMOCRAT US SENATE CANDIDATE JAMES TALARICO.

THE INTERVIEW WILL BE SEEN ON YOU TUBE INSTEAD OF BEING BROADCAST ON KIMMEL'S ABC-TV LATE NIGHT SHOW...NBC NEWS USA

Algeria breaking off diplomatic relations with United Arab Emirates after increasingly strained relations.

The UAE pushing an agenda that includes normalized relations with Israel which Algeria's rival neighboring Morocco has thoroughly embraced in recent decades.

In the Iran War the UAE revealed as an Israeli ally receiving military assistance from Israel to defend against Iranian attacks.

Algeria's President Abdelmajid linking the UAE to destabilizing violence in the Middle East and North Africa saying: "Wherever they set foot, blood flows"

Algeria ordering the UAE ambassador out within the next 48 hours and prohibiting any UAE military or civilian aircraft from its airspace.

Civilian airliners from the UAE will be banned when the current contract expires at the end of this year...News Agencies-Al Jazeera Qatar

IN SUDAN'S CIVIL WAR EIGHT WOUNDED IN A DRONE ATTACK BY THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES BACKED RAPID SUPPORT FORCES (RSF).

THE ATTACK ON THE CAPITAL CITY OF KHARTOUM CONTROLLED BY THE SUDANESE ARMY...ANADOLU AGENCY TURKEY (TURKIYE)

THE UK AND BAHRAIN REQUESTING A UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING ON THE YEMEN WAR WITH SAUDI ARABIA AND YEMEN'S GOVERNMENT SET TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL...

MORE NEWS OF THE YEMEN WAR LATER IN THE SUMMARY.

"Thank God you are where you are, and we appreciate it"

THOSE WORDS FROM FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH DIRECTED AT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF GENERAL DANIEL CAINE. 

MR. BUSH SPEAKING AT AN EVENT MARKING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEPTEMBER 11TH TERRORIST ATTACKS.

GENERAL CAINE FLEW OVER THE NATION'S CAPITAL AS A FIGHTER PILOT IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE ATTACKS AND WORKED IN THE BUSH WHITE HOUSE.

MAINSTREAM MEDIA INTERPRETING THE FORMER PRESIDENT'S REMARKS AS SUBTLE CRITICISM OF CURRENT PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP...THE HILL USA

At least 25 dead in a fire on a cargo ship in the northeastern Chinese port of Qingdao.

The ship was undergoing repairs in a dry dock.

Five injured taken to a hospital with 12 others on board unhurt...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)

AT THE GASOLINE PUMPS HERE IN YORK, PENNSYLVANIA TODAY SAM'S CLUB RAISING THE PRICE TWO MORE CENTS A GALLON TO 405.9.

OTHER GASOLINE RETAILERS HERE IN YORK COUNTRY MOVING PRICES HIGHER INTO THE 439.9 TO 459.9 PER GALLON RANGE.

RUSSIAN SECURITY AGENCY FSB SAYS THAT UKRAINE'S SBU SECURITY SERVICE WAS PLOTTING A 'FALSE FLAG' ATTACK ON THE BRITISH EMBASSY IN MOSCOW.

THE FSB DETAINING A FORMER BRITISH EMBASSY SECURITY GUARD IT IDENTIFIES AS A UKRAINIAN AGENT GATHERING INFORMATION ON EMBASSY STAFF.

RUSSIAN OFFICIALS SAY THAT INFORMATION WAS TO BE USED TO ATTACK BRITISH STAFF IN MOSCOW AND BLAME ATTACKS ON RUSSIA TO DRAG THE UK INTO OPEN WAR WITH RUSSIA...TASS RUSSIA

In recent days discussion on social media about the danger of AI.

That discussion centered around the notion that AI presents a danger to the human race.

One Anthropic researcher posted the notion there is a greater than 10 percent chance AI could kill all humans within a decade.

This followed a social media post from a person identifying themselves as a researcher who resigned from Anthropic...CBC News Canada

THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND REMOVING A CANDIDATE FOR TOP ECONOMIST WHO HAD BEEN CRITICAL OF US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP'S TARIFF POLICIES.

PORTUGUESE ECONOMIST RICARDO REIS SAID LAST YEAR THAT PRICES WOULD RISE IN THE US BECAUSE OF MR. TRUMP'S TARIFFS.

HE ALSO SAID THAT THEY WOULD MAKE PRODUCTION IN THE US 'DIFFICULT, MORE EXPENSIVE AND MORE INEFFICIENT'...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)

   YEMEN WAR VICTORY FOR HOUTHIS

THE HOUTHI FORCES IN YEMEN HAVE ACHIEVED A BIG VICTORY WITH SEIZURE OF THE CITY OF AL-MAKHA ON THE RED SEA COAST.

THIS PLACES THE HOUTHIS IN A BETTER POSITION TO CONTROL THE STRATEGIC BAB-EL-MANDEB STRAIT...DD GEOPOLITICS "X" (VIDEO EMBED)...AL JAZEERA QATAR BLOG

The markets today.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average down 316.56 points or .6 percent.

The NASDAQ declining 171.62 points or .65 percent.

The price of oil in New York continuing to rise at 408 pm this afternoon it was 102 dollars 70 cents a barrel up 6 dollars 65 cents or 6.92 percent...Marketwatch

AT LEAST FIVE DEAD AND 87 OTHERS MISSING AFTER A FERRYBOAT CAUGHT FIRE IN THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES.

42 PEOPLE WERE RESCUED...ABC NEWS AUSTRALIA

In the UK police launching a criminal investigation into the Reform Party's funding.

This following a video released by media outlet "Channel 4".   The video showing a conversation between two party officials involving notions of disguising contributions from foreign sources.

In response to the police probe a party official denying any wrongdoing and promising full cooperation with the investigation...The New Daily Australia

THE US PROVIDING 45 MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF SUPPORT FOR SECURITY OPERATIONS IN ECUADOR.

US SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO MAKING THE ANNOUNCEMENT DURING A VISIT SIGNALING SUPPORT FOR THE "RIGHT" GOVERNMENT OF PRESIDENT DANIEL NOBOA.

THE US WILL SEND A CUTTER AND FIVE SMALLER VESSELS TO ECUADOR"S NAVY...NEWS AGENCIES-AL JAZEERA QATAR

NEWS SUMMARY-INTELLIGENCE REPORT WEDNESDAY 9/9/2026*TRUMP SEES IRAN WAR THROUGH ELECTION*YEMEN FORCES CLAIM SUCCESS AGAINST HOUTHIS*AfD LEADER 'TOTAL FAILURE' GERMAN GOV'T*PERSIAN GULF MERCHANT SHIP ATTACKS*EGYPTIAN WARNING ON HAMAS BEFORE OCTOBER 7TH*UK AIRLINE DISRUPTION*SOUTH KOREA CONSIDERS HORMUZ DEPLOYMENT

 

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        Widespread Iranian retaliation for the US attacks on oil tankers but first...

                      LATE NEWS TONIGHT:

In his speech to the Republican Convention tonight President Donald Trump speaking of a five thousand dollar "Trump Dividend" if Republicans retain control of Congress after the November election.

All adults in the USA would be the recipients of the dividend some 270 million people...The Hill USA

Damage to US military planes when a base in Jordan was attacked by Iran.  CBS News saying the damage involved an A-10 warplane losing its wing with 8 F-15 aircraft sustaining damage that was quickly repaired...Reuters-Jerusalem Post Israel

In the Yemen War tonight following Saudi airstrikes on Houthi forces today explosions reported tonight at the King Fahd Air Base in Saudi Arabia...Press TV Iran "X"

In Switzerland two workers killed in a fire and explosion at a hydroelectric plant undergoing renovation.  An investigation is now underway...News Agencies-Deutsche Welle Germany

THE PRICE OF GASOLINE CONTINUING TO RISE HERE IN YORK, PENNSYLVANIA AT SAM'S CLUB.

THE PRICE PER GALLON UP TO 403.9 TODAY ITS A TWO CENT INCREASE.

"...the war will end immediately after the election..."

Those comments from US President Donald Trump about the Iran War.

            "they can't hold out any longer"

Mr. Trump doesn't see negotiating with Iran in the future saying he wants 'much more than a nuclear deal' when it comes to Iran.

He spoke of Iran trying to influence the outcome of the mid-term election.

The President in Dallas to address the hastily organized Republican Convention for the Mid-Term Elections...Anadolu Agency Turkey (Türkiye)

YEMENI GOVERNMENT FORCES CLAIMING BATTLEFIELD SUCCESSES AGAINST HOUTHI FORCES IN YEMEN.

THE INFORMATION POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA SPOKE OF 'VAST AREAS' BEING CAPTURED FROM THE HOUTHI FORCES...ANADOLU AGENCY TURKEY (TURKIYE)...

SAUDI ARABIA CONDUCTING EXTENSIVE AIR ATTACKS ON BEHALF OF THE YEMEN'S GOVERNMENT...MARTIN KELLY "X"

New US attacks on Iran reported near the Strait of Hormuz...(News Agencies)

EIGHT MUSLIM COUNTRIES ENDORSING THE BRITISH DECISION TO IMPOSE SANCTIONS ON GOODS FROM ISRAELI NATIONALIST SETTLEMENTS IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (THE WEST BANK).

THOSE COUNTRIES INCLUDING INDONESIA, TURKEY, PAKISTAN AND SAUDI ARABIA URGING OTHER COUNTRIES TO JOIN THE SANCTIONS.

ALSO ENDORSED IN THE STATEMENT IS US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP'S 20-POINT PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF GAZA...TIMES OF ISRAEL

The United States accusing Chinese AI companies of stealing technology.

A group of US security agencies speaking of the Chinese firms 'aggressive and malicious' practices.

The Chinese firms said to have targeted Google, OpenAI and Anthropic AI models for 'extraction'...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)

AT LEAST 14 KILLED IN EXPLOSIONS AT A WEAPONS DEPOT IN NORTHWESTERN SYRIA'S IDLIB REGION.

OTHERS WERE INJURED WITH SECONDARY EXPLOSIONS LEADING TO ADDITIONAL CASUALTIES.

AUTHORITIES NOT OFFERING A CAUSE FOR THE BLAST BUT EXPLOSIONS ARE COMMON IN AREAS WHERE WEAPONS LEFT OVER FROM SYRIA'S CIVIL WAR ARE STORED...AL JAZEERA QATAR

            "Total failure of this government"

Alternative for Germany (AfD) co-leader Alice Weidel speaking in Germany's parliament this morning calling out Chanceller Friedrich Merz following the AfD's resounding victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election.

Weidel critical of the government's budget and energy policies and its 'war propaganda' directed at Russia.

When he spoke to lawmakers Mr. Merz attacked the AfD directly saying 'you are a destructive force'.   He also said that the AfD does not have majority support for its policies...Tagesschau Germany (Translation Prompt)

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In the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz this morning warnings of disabling attacks-incidents involving merchant vessels...UKMTO Warning One...UKMTO Advisory Two...

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps of Iran speaking of two US warships, eight oil tankers and 10 other merchant vessels being attacked in retaliation for last night's US attack on five Iranian oil tankers.

Iran's foreign ministry saying Iran was exercising its 'inherent right' of self-defense and will respond 'decisively' to any US attacks...Press TV Iran

Israel Defense Forces Radio ("Galei Zahal") reports that Egyptian intelligence officials told Israeli domestic intelligence ("Shin Bet") about a Hamas threat prior to the October 7th, 2023 attack.

The Egyptian warning a general one speaking of the intention of Hamas to 'make the ground in Gaza tremble'...Times of Israel...

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is bristling at yesterday's report that United Arab Emirates ruler Mohamed bin Zayed (MBZ) gave him a more specific warning of the brutal Hamas assault in advance.

Netanyahu stating his intention to sue the newspaper "Haaretz" whose reporters wrote the story in a book...(Times of Israel)

A TECHNICAL MALFUNCTION IS BEING BLAMED FOR CANCELLATION OF 2000 AIRLINE FLIGHTS.

THE GLITCH IN THE BRITISH AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM OVERNIGHT STILL IMPACTING AIRLINE FLIGHTS WITH DELAYS EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

TENS OF THOUSANDS OF AIRLINE PASSENGERS FOUND THEMSELVES STRANTED AT AIRPORTS IN THE UK AND IRELAND...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)

The markets today.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average down 405.41 points or .77 percent.

The NASDAQ declined 168.07 points or .64 percent.

At 433 pm New York Time the price of oil 96 dollars 82 cents a barrel up three dollars 79 cents or 4.07 percent...Marketwatch

THE LEFT-OF-CENTER SOUTH KOREAN GOVERNMENT OF PRESIDENT LEE JAE MYUNG FEELING PRESSURE FROM THE US TO PARTICIPATE IN A MILITARY MISSION TO OPEN UP THE STRAIT OR HORMUZ.

A SOUTH KOREAN MILITARY TEAM HAS BEEN SENT TO THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TO ASSESS THE OVERALL SITUATION IN THE IRAN WAR ZONE (MIDDLE EAST).

THERE IS A SENSE IN SOUTH KOREA'S GOVERNMENT THAT PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP WILL RETALIATE AGAINST SOUTH KOREA IF IT IS NOT FORTHCOMING TO HIS DEMANDS...YONHAP NEWS AGENCY SOUTH KOREA

NEWS SUMMARY-INTELLIGENCE REPORT TUESDAY 9/8/2026*TRUMP UPS ECONOMIC WARFARE WITH CANADA*NETANYAHU GOT ADVANCE WARNING OCTOBER 7TH?*US ATTACKS IRAN, IRAN COUNTERATTACKS*UK, FRANCE, CANADA SANCTION ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS*YEMEN WAR RAGES*TOP UKRAINE PROSECUTOR OUT*MORE EV USE REDUCES CHINA'S OIL DEPENDENCE*

 

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Iran's Tasnim News Agency reports the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) claiming it caused significant damage to two US warships.

Those ships identified at DDG-119 (USS Delbert D. Black) and DDG-53 (USS John Paul Jones).   Both vessels are guided missile destroyers...Tasnim News Agency (Translation Prompt)

TONIGHT PRESIDENT TRUMP ESCALATING ECONOMIC WARFARE WITH CANADA INCLUDING NEW TARIFFS AND IMPORT BANS THAT INCLUDE MOST ALCOHOL PRODUCTS AND MOTORCYCLES.

A SEPTEMBER 29TH DATE ANNOUNCED FOR THOSE MEASURES TO BEGIN...CBC NEWS CANADA LIVE BLOG...

EARLIER PRESIDENT TRUMP ORDERED THE US GOVERNMENT NOT TO PURCHASE CANADIAN PRODUCTS.

TRUMP'S ORDER FOLLOWS CANADA'S IMPOSITION OF 50 PERCENT TARIFFS ON 700 PRODUCTS FROM THE USA IN RETALIATION FOR MR. TRUMP'S EARLIER TARIFFS.

LEADING THE CANADIAN TARIFF LIST DAIRY PRODUCTS FROM THE UNITED STATES...ANADOLU AGENCY TURKEY (TURKIYE) (TRANSLATION PROMPT)

US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh declining to shut down the Missouri Supreme Court ruling against the state's new congressional district map.     

That map was designed to give Republicans seven of the eight US House seats in the state.

This November's election will be based on the previous map giving the GOP six house seats instead of seven...The Hill USA

TWO JOURNALISTS FOR ISRAEL'S 'HAARETZ' NEWSPAPER SAY PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU GOT ADVANCE WARNING OF THE BRUTAL HAMAS ATTACK OF OCTOBER 7TH, 2023.

THE SOURCE OF THE WARNING TO NETANYAHU WAS UNITED ARAB EMIRATES RULER MOHAMED BIN ZAYED.

ACCORDING TO THE ISRAELI JOURNALISTS MR. NETANYAHU IGNORED THAT WARNING.

NETANYAHU, IN THE MIDST OF HIS RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN, SHARPLY DENYING THE STORY CALLING IN 'AN ABSOLUTE LIE' HE DENIES ANY SUCH CONVERSATION TOOK PLACE...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)

The US attacking at least five Iranian oil tankers tonight...

Iran responding with a volley of dozens of missiles aimed at US military forces in Jordan and other areas.

Earlier today the US imposed sanctions on Iran's airline industry.

The "Wall Street Journal" claims that there was a second Iranian attack on US warships Monday in addition to the attack launched on Saturday...OSINTdefender "X"...

                          Al Jazeera Qatar Blog

IRAN CLAIMS CAPTURE OF A CUTTING-EDGE US SUBMARINE DRONE.

THE ISLAMIC REVOLUTION GUARDS CORPS (IRGC) SAYS IT INTERCEPTED AND CAPTURED A "DIVE-LD" SUBMERSIBLE DRONE IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ.

THE DIVE-LD IS A NEW TYPE OF SUBMARINE DRONE AND ITS DEPLOYMENT TO THE IRAN WAR ZONE WAS NOT KNOWN OR CONFIRMED BY THE US MILITARY...PRESS TV IRAN

US President Donald Trump holding a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The two leaders talking matters related to Ukraine with Mr. Putin saying Russia has no aggressive plans for Europe.

A Russian spokesman said European messaging about a Russian threat is designed to justify more support for Ukraine and more defense spending by European countries...Tass Russia

A MOSCOW COURT FINING TIKTOK 40,420 US DOLLARS FOR POSTING ILLEGAL LGBT CONTENT.

THE ILLEGAL CONTENT SAID TO BE RELATED TO THE LGBT MOVEMENT...TASS RUSSIA

Hungary expelling 10 Russian diplomats accusing them of 'unacceptable' activities.

Russia promising a response...News Agencies-Al Jazeera Qatar

(UPDATED) ISRAEL'S PRESIDENT ISSAC HERZOG SPEAKING OF A 'GRAVE MISCALCULATION'.

HIS COMMENTS COME AS THE UK, FRANCE AND CANADA IMPOSED SANCTIONS ON ISRAELI NATIONALIST SETTLEMENTS IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA  ("THE WEST BANK").

NINE OTHER COUNTRIES CHOOSING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SANCTIONS.

IN RETALIATION FOR BRITISH SANCTIONS ISRAEL CLOSING THE UK'S CONSULATE IN EAST JERUSALEM.

ISRAEL ALSO KICKING TWO DUTCH NATIONALS OUT OF AN INTERNATIONAL CENTER COORDINATING RELIEF EFFORTS IN GAZA.

            NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)

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The Yemen War raging with Saudi Arabia and Yemen's government going on the offensive against Houthi forces on the ground.

In turn Houthi forces attacking Saudi Arabia in retaliation.

The Yemeni government said it intends to capture Sanaa the capital city of the Houthis.

Saudi Arabia reporting 73 wounded in a series of Houthi attacks saying that civilian areas were hit.

Energy industry sites were also attacked...Al Jazeera Qatar...Al Jazeera Story Two

AT LEAST TWO KILLED AND 10 WOUNDED IN THE LATEST RUSSIAN ATTACKS ON KIEV.  ATTACKS ON OTHER PARTS OF UKRAINE REPORTED...ANADOLU AGENCY TURKEY (TURKIYE)

IN UKRAINE TOP PROSECUTOR RUSIAN KRAVCHENKO HAS RESIGNED.

KRAVCHENKO DENIES INVOLVEMENT IN A CORRUPTION SCANDAL LINKED TO HIS OFFICE.

ONE TOP OFFICIAL HAS BEEN ARRESTED AFTER 'ROGUE' CALL CENTERS ARE SAID TO HAVE PAID BRIBES TO THE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE TO AVOID PROSECUTION...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)

The markets today

The Dow Jones Industrial Average down 628.18 points or 1.18 percent.

The NASDAQ declined 85.58 points or .32 percent.

At 408 pm New York Time the price of oil 93 dollars 67 cents a barrel up two dollars 19 cents or 2.39 percent...Marketwatch

China is benefitting from increased use of domestically produced electric vehicles in the face of a tighter oil market driven by the Iran War.

There was 8.6 percent less demand for petroleum products in the first half of this year according to Chinese refiner "Sinopec".

This is due in part to EV's which now constitute the majority of cars sold in China.

EV's including hybrids now account for 13 percent of cars on the road and four percent of China's heavy trucks are now electric...Wall Street Journal-MSN

AUTHORITIES IN BELGIUM SUSPECT A DUAL CHINESE-BELGIAN NATIONAL WAS INVOLVED IN ESPIONAGE FOR CHINA.

THE 52-YEAR-OLD MAN WORKED FOR CHIP MANUFACTURER "BELGAN" BEFORE HE WAS ARRESTED IN MAY AS HE WAS BOARDING A FLIGHT FROM BELIGUM TO CHINA...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)

In Israel last evening police breaking up an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protest at a construction site for Jerusalem's light rail system.

Demonstrators blocking a road and causing damage to the rail system.

The Haredi protesters objecting to expansion of light rail into their neighborhood which observes a strict Sabbath Friday nights and Saturday...Times of Israel

NEWS SUMMARY-INTELLIGENCE REPORT MONDAY 9/7/2026*LABOR DAY NEWSDUMP*CHINA FOREX RESERVES RISE*ISRAEL UK TENSIONS*POLICE HURT UK MIGRANT PROTEST*ISRAELI TAKEOVER VW PLANT*GAZA AID SUPPLY CONCERN*IRAN WARNS US FOLLOWING CLASHES*11 KILLED ISRAELI ATTACKS LEBANON*US-CHINA TENSION SOUTH PACIFIC*LITTLE HORMUZ SHIP MOVEMENT*TRUMP SEEKS SUPREME COURT SUPPORT MAIL-IN BALLOT RULES*

 

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CHINA'S FOREIGN EXCHANGE RESERVES ROSE 19.5 BILLION DOLLARS LAST MONTH TO 3.4383 TRILLION DOLLARS US.

CHINA'S FOREIGN EXCHANGE RESERVES LEADING THE WORLD.

IN ADDITION, CHINA NOW LISTING GOLD RESERVES AT 76.73 MILLION OUNCES.

BY COMPARISON THE US HAS ONLY 38.343 BILLION DOLLARS IN FOREX RESERVES AS OF JULY 2026.

BUT THE US DOES HAVE 261.5 MILLION OUNCES OF GOLD RESERVES...TASS RUSSIA...WALL STREET JOURNAL

EXPLOSIONS IN KIEV LATE TONIGHT UNDER RUSSIAN ATTACK.   THE THREE-DAY MORATORIUM ON ATTACKS OF CAPITAL CITIES IN THE UKRAINE WAR ENDING...RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA (TRANSLATION PROMPT)

New Canadian tariffs on 700 US products set to take effect at Midnight tonight.   The retaliatory tariffs a response to US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods.

Mr. Trump on social media demanding that Canadian aerospace company 'Bombardier' make aircraft in the USA in the hours before the new anti-US sanctions take effect...CBC News Canada

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TONIGHT EXPECTATIONS IN ISRAEL OF BRITISH SANCTIONS ON GOODS FROM ISRAELI NATIONALIST SETTLEMENTS IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA.

ISRAEL'S FINANCE MINISTER LABELING THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT 'ANTISEMITIC' AND CALLING FOR RETALIATION NAMELY EXPULSION OF THE BRITISH AMBASSADOR...TIMES OF ISRAEL...

IN THE DAYS LEADING UP TO THE BRITISH SANCTIONS DECISION ON ISRAELI SETTLEMENT GOODS A NUMBER OF EVENTS HAVE BEEN HAPPENING IN THE SHADOWS.

CLOSE ALLY OF ISRAEL ARGENTINE PRESIDENT JAVIER MILEI HAS ASSERTED ARGENTINE SOVEREIGNTY OVER THE BRITISH CONTROLLED FALKLAND ISLANDS ANNOUNCING SANCTIONS ON OIL COMPANIES OPERATING THERE.

ANOTHER CLOSE ALLY OF ISRAEL US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP HAS EXPRESSED DOUBTS ABOUT US SUPPORT FOR BRITISH SOVEREIGNTY IN THE FALKLANDS.

AND THERE HAVE BEEN SPONTANEOUS DEMONSTRATIONS IN SOUTHERN BRITISH PORTS OPPOSING ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION INCLUDING LAST NIGHT'S VIOLENT CONFRONTATION IN PORTSMOUTH...

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British police are probing last night's clashes between anti-immigration protesters and police in Portsmouth.

Authorities say officers came under attack last night.   Some of them were injured.

A police union official spoke of 'assaults, damage and intimidation'.

Meanwhile Police Minister Sarah Jones says 'disorder will never be tolerated'...SKY NEWS UK BLOG

In Germany a Volkswagen plant forced to close because of declining auto sales is being taken over by an Israeli firm.

"Aurelius" specializes in defense and security.

It will use the VW plant to make air defense systems for Germany and other European countries...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)

The Rasmussen Reports polling on President Trump's popularity today showing 57 percent disapproving and 43 percent approving of Mr. Trump's performance...Real Clear Polling Latest Polls

IN THE YEMEN WAR THIS MORNING REPORTS OF A HOUTHI ATTACK ON SAUDI ARABIA'S JIZAN OIL REFINERY.

SAUDI ARABIA A KEY ALLY OF YEMEN'S GOVERNMENT.

NASA SATELLITE IMAGERY CONFIRMING APPARENT DAMAGE THIS MORNING IN A STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION AREA OF THE REFINERY...OSINTdefender "X"

THE DUTCH RED CROSS CONCERNED ABOUT THE LACK OF AID SUPPLIES IN GAZA.

IT IS BEING SAID THAT HEART SURGERIES COULD NOT BE PERFORMED THERE THIS WEEK DUE TO A LACK OF SUPPLIES.

93 PALLETS OF RELIEF SUPPLIES RECEIVED BY THE PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT LAST MONTH COMPARED TO MORE THAN 1,500 PALLETS IN NOVEMBER OF LAST YEAR...ANADOLU AGENCY TURKEY (TURKIYE)

"Strike our assets and you will get struck"

"It's simple: the oil and gas production chain here is sprawling, accessible and exposed"

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on social media today responding to US bombing attacks on Iranian oil tankers over the weekend.

He threatens a response to any future US attacks.

 Iran also saying there will be a new 'exclusion zone' for oil tankers beyond the Strait of Hormuz saying any vessel entering it will be subject to Iranian sanctions...Press TV Iran

11 WERE KILLED IN LAST NIGHT'S ISRAELI AIR ATTACKS IN LEBANON.

UPDATED CASUALTY FIGURES REPORT NINE PEOPLE KILLED IN THE INITIAL ATTACK.

TWO MEDICAL PERSONNEL RESPONDING TO THE FIRST ATTACK KILLED IN A FOLLOW UP DRONE STRIKE...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)

In the South Pacific the Solomon Islands parliament has been adjourned indefinitely after some members attempted to stage a vote of no-confidence.

The Pro-US Prime Minister Matthew Wale pushing back against parliament members who are Pro-China.

The United States threw its weight around at a conference of Pacific island nations last week backed by Australia and New Zealand who exercise more direct control over the islands in relation to defense and policing...AFP France-MSN...

Meanwhile news leaking out about an agreement between Australia and the Solomon Islands designed to counter extensive Chinese agreements with that nation.

There are efforts underway to sign the "treaty" worth 980 million Australian dollars (707.266 million US) as soon as possible...ABC News Australia

ON SATURDAY ONLY TWO SHIPS MOVED THROUGH THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ.  THE NUMBER ON SUNDAY WAS SIX.

THE TEN-DAY AVERAGE IS TEN PER DAY ACCORDING TO SHIPPING ANALYST KPIER.

THIS IS THE LOWEST NUMBER SINCE MAY IN THE MIDST OF FULL-SCALE WARFARE IN THE IRAN WAR...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)

EARLY TRADING INVOLVING OIL SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY WITH THE NEW YORK PRICE RISING ABOVE 92 DOLLARS A BARREL...MARKETWATCH

The Trump Administration Justice Department with an emergency appeal this weekend to the US Supreme Court.

The appeal seeking support from the high court to uphold US Postal Service rules about mail-in ballots for the November election.

A federal district judge ruled against those rules last Thursday...The Hill USA

IN OHIO AN ARMED MAN FORCED HIS WAY TOWARDS DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR AMY ACTON.

TWO PEOPLE KNOCKED DOWN.

THE INCIDENT HAPPENED IN A DEMOCRATIC PARTY TENT AT THE CANFIELD FAIR NEAR YOUNGSTOWN.

SUSPECT 38-YEAR-OLD PATRICK HAVAS FOUND TO HAVE TWO HANDGUNS AND BRASS KNUCKLES.

HE WAS BOOKED INTO THE MAHONING COUNTY JAIL SHERIFF JERRY GREENE SAYING CHARGES OF ASSUALT AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT ARE EXPECTED...

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SOUTH KOREA'S INDUSTRY MINISTER URGING EASING OF US TARIFFS ON EQUIPMENT SOUTH KOREAN STEEL COMPANIES WILL NEED TO OPERATE A STEEL MILL IN LOUISIANA.

KIM JUNG-KWAN SPOKE AT A MEETING WITH LOUISIANA GOVERNOR JEFF LANDRY BEFORE THE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR A HYUNDAI-POSCO STEEL FACILITY IN LOUISIANA'S ASCENSION PARISH...YONHAP NEWS AGENCY SOUTH KOREA

In Portsmouth, England Sunday evening a tense standoff between hundreds of protesters and police.

It was linked to arrival of a small boat carrying 140 migrants...SKY NEWS UK (VIDEO EMBED)