Foreign PolicySeptember 29, 2026
Wall Street Journal Reporter Details Ordeal in Russian Captivity
Evan Gershkovich recounts the moment he was ensnared by Russian agents in a state-sponsored trap.
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Tuesday, September 29
Foreign PolicySeptember 29, 2026
Trump administration hits Canada with new import bans to end unfair trade practices
The Trump administration has officially implemented a ban on select Canadian imports, including alcohol, dairy, and motorcycles, as part of a firm strategy to combat unfair trade discrimination.
Monday, September 28
Foreign PolicySeptember 28, 2026
Australia bolsters military readiness as China's regional aggression grows
Facing an increasingly hostile China, Australia is rapidly deepening its defense ties with the United States and Japan to ensure national security in an era of great power competition.
Foreign PolicySeptember 28, 2026
Theocratic Tyranny: Iran Upholds Flogging Sentence for Singer Who Defied Hijab Laws
An Iranian appeals court has upheld a 74-lash sentence against singer Parastoo Ahmadi for the crime of performing without a hijab, highlighting the regime's continued use of brutal corporal punishment to enforce its ideological control.
Foreign PolicySeptember 28, 2026
Seoul Rips Zelensky Over Unauthorized Disclosure of North Korean POW Transfer
South Korea has formally reprimanded Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly announced the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers, violating a sensitive security agreement between the two nations.
Sunday, September 27
Foreign PolicySeptember 27, 2026
Front-line Report: Saudi-backed Forces Battle Iranian-aligned Houthi Insurgents
Pro-government forces are engaged in a high-stakes battle to push back Houthi fighters who have seized control of vital maritime chokepoints in the Red Sea.
Foreign PolicySeptember 27, 2026
Swiss Voters Reject Isolationism, Maintain Flexibility on Sanctions
Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected a referendum that would have strictly codified neutrality, choosing instead to preserve the nation's ability to impose sanctions and maintain international partnerships.
Saturday, September 26
Foreign PolicySeptember 26, 2026
Trump Rejects Iran’s Weak Attempt to Negotiate Strait of Hormuz Closure
President Trump has flatly rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, signaling that the regime’s attempt to leverage the blocked waterway for a favorable deal will not succeed.
Foreign PolicySeptember 26, 2026
Chinese youth turn to academic 'idol' as economic reality sets in
Young Chinese citizens are flocking to anthropologist Biao Xiang to find meaning in a stagnant economy where the traditional path of hard work no longer guarantees success.
Friday, September 25
Foreign PolicySeptember 25, 2026
Ethiopia on the Brink as TPLF Rebels Reignite Conflict
Renewed fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has plunged the region back into chaos, threatening to destabilize the nation as rebel factions unite to challenge Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Foreign PolicySeptember 25, 2026
Putin Escalates Hybrid War by Targeting Ukraine's Digital Infrastructure
Russian forces are systematically striking Ukrainian data centers and internet providers in an attempt to destabilize civilian life and disrupt essential communications.
Foreign PolicySeptember 25, 2026
Chaos Returns to Ethiopia as TPLF Rebels Spark Renewed Conflict
Renewed hostilities between the Tigray People's Liberation Front and the Ethiopian national army have triggered communications blackouts and widespread instability, threatening to reignite a devastating civil war.