# NuseReal

Headlines internationalists can use

UN fact-finding mission finds "reasonable grounds" for signaling U.S. war crimes in Iran; Washington rejects report (LINK) — 17 September 2026

— The mission pointed out the Tomahawk missile strike on a primary school that killed over 150 people in the city of Minab, as well as another airstrike which killed 22 civilians. The fact-finding mission also charged Iran with human rights violations and "crimes against humanity committed".

— The report said the school was the intended point of impact, and the resulting damage wasn't the result of an errant strike or collateral damage from an attack on a compound of Iran's Revolutionary Guard next to the school. The experts said they found no information indicating that the school was used for military purposes at the time.

Nepal floods among 'most challenging' disasters: WFP. At least 1,446 people killed. More than 6,500 remain missing across both countries. (LINK) — 17 September 2026

— Riaz Lodhi, head of the UN's World Food Programme (WFP) in Nepal, told AFP that it was among the "top three most challenging disasters" the agency had faced. "This is a very unique access challenge where, in some places, the only way to reach people is by helicopters," he said. "It's a very, very expensive operation." The catastrophic August 26 flood was triggered by a Himalayan glacial mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border, that scientists have linked to climate change.

Saudis and Houthis exchange strikes, Yemenis flee by boat as Middle East war spreads: Houthis seized Yemen's entire Red Sea coast (ground news LINK) — 17 September 2026

Houthi advance boosts Iran's leverage over the US and Saudi Arabia — but may cost rebel group its legitimacy back in Yemen (LINK) — 17 September 2026

US fans with Ed Sheeran tickets are left 'torn' by Macklemore controversy: all of Sheeran's opening acts have since quit in solidarity with rapper who was dropped after making "free Palestine" protest on stage (LINK) — 17 September 2026

— Since the controversy blew up earlier this week, ticket prices for his remaining shows in the US, Mexico and South America have dropped, as calls for boycotts spread.

Billionaire Robert Kraft, accused of forcing Macklemore out, said Ed Sheeran had asked him to commit $2 million for aid after musician was dropped. Macklemore publicly challenged the billionaire to match a $1 million donation the rapper said he would make to Palestinian relief organizations.s — (LINK)

Kim Yo Jong calls North Korea's nuclear status 'absolute,' dismisses IAEA (ground news LINK) — 17 September 2026

— Her remarks coincided with the 70th regular session of the IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Austria, where the agency's Safeguards Report detailed a substantial increase in Pyongyang's uranium enrichment capacity and core nuclear facility expansion. While the IAEA urged Pyongyang to abandon its weapons program in compliance with the Non-Proliferation Treaty, the DPRK leadership legally enshrined its nuclear status as permanent, arguing "no one and nothing can ever reverse" these changes.

Haiti National Human Rights Defense Network report blames police for late August massacre when gangs killed at least 164 people and kidnapped more than 70 others near Port-au-Prince (ground news LINK) — 16 September 2026

— Security personnel were reduced by 60%, and an armored vehicle was moved before the attack, leaving a "new opening for armed terrorist bandits and further weakening the city," the report found. Days before the massacre, "armed terrorists" used surveillance drones to track law enforcement positions and deployed scouts to infiltrate Kenscoff, while officials ignored requests for additional armored trucks.

World's water cycle becoming more unpredictable, WMO warns (ground news LINK) — 17 September 2026

— 2025 was one of the driest years for rivers worldwide in 35 years, reflecting declining water storage across Earth's surface and raising concerns about future global supplies. 2025 was one of the driest years for rivers worldwide in 35 years, reflecting declining water storage across Earth's surface and raising concerns about future global supplies. Cumulative glacier losses reached roughly 1,400 gigatonnes between 2023 and 2025, while nearly two-thirds of monitored wells showed groundwater outside historical norms. Intense monsoon rainfall and tropical cyclones across South and South-East Asia contributed to as many as 3,600 deaths in 2025

U.S.: Fed raises rates 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00%, marking the first rate increase since 2023, signals another hike this year (ground news LINK) — 16 September 2026

Trump threatens 'serious tariffs' on EU over proposal to make Canada 'associate member' (LINK) — 16 September 2026

EU offers Canada 'associate member' role (LINK) — 16 September 2026

— European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made the proposal Wednesday during her annual State of the Union address, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney sitting in the European Parliament as her special guest. Adding the key phrase to her prepared remarks, seen by NPR, which did not include it, von der Leyen went on: "I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of the European Union."

Australia and New Zealand could follow Canada into associated EU membership, European Parliament President tells Euronews — (LINK)

U.S. House passes Lindsey O. Graham Russia sanctions bill, after many Democrats expressed concern that it would expand President Trump's tariff authorities (LINK) — 16 September 2026

— At the request of Mr. Trump, the bill also extends sanctions on Iran's energy and weapons sectors. The bill allows the president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top five purchasers of Russian oil or natural gas. There are exceptions for countries that import less than 15% of their natural gas from Russia and are taking "significant" steps to reduce the imports. It also includes sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin, officials within his government, oligarchs and Russian banks and financial institutions.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu proposes legislation to revoke citizenship for defaming military: (ground news LINK) — 16 September 2026

— The announcement follows the Venice Film Festival success of NAZA, a documentary by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor alleging the Israel Defense Forces uses elastic thresholds for "NAZA", a Hebrew acronym for collateral damage. The Israel Defense Forces rejected the film's claims, stating it relied on anonymous sources lacking classified intelligence access. The military also denied allegations that it deliberately targets civilians or uses artificial intelligence to maximize casualties.

CNN: Trump administration's endangered species habitat rule repeal took effect on 14 September, now facing bipartisan pushback in Congress against "seismic shift in U.S. environmental regulation" after 50 years (LINK) — 16 September 2026

— Experts say it exposes previously protected endangered species' habitats to destruction from land use such as logging and real estate development. It has drawn legal challenges from environmental groups and a coalition of 20 states and Washington, DC.

US opts not to back Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders: Iran-backed militants have offered Trump administration assurances over safety of Red Sea shipping (LINK) — 16 September 2026

— Guardian: Officials from the US met Houthi leaders over the weekend at the country's embassy in Muscat, Oman, it has been confirmed, leading to the US decision not to intervene to help Saudi Arabia drive back a Houthi advance inside Yemen.

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