NSW police settle trespass case after visiting Indigenous children’s home 150 times in 20 months

• Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are arriving in India's national capital this weekend for the 18th BRICS Summit. • The summit will serve as a diplomatic hub for leaders to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war, the crisis in West Asia, and the evolving global economic order.

• A former government official left his position in 2010 and went on to head a think tank called the Research and Information System for Developing Countries from 2011 to 2017. • The think tank focused on economic issues, and he also served as Chairman of the National Security Advisory Board under the National Security Council from 2013 to 2015.

• The UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter for September 2026 has been released, focusing on bringing attention to overlooked emergencies around the world. • The newsletter aims to capture human stories from hard-to-access areas and share them with international media, highlighting the need for protection of millions of civilians under humanitarian principles and human rights law.

• The international security environment is undergoing a deep-rooted and complex transformation, driven by ongoing conflicts in various regions. • Protracted conflicts in Ukraine and multiple competing conflicts in the Middle East are key factors contributing to this transformation.

• Trump is increasing pressure on Canada and Europe over Arctic territories, including Greenland and Iceland, as of September 10, 2026. • The tensions highlight the need for functional trans-Arctic cooperation between Canada, Europe, and Russia, according to researcher Uriel Araujo.

• India has emerged as a dependable partner in times of crisis, with its response to global emergencies being more than just a slogan. • A report highlights that India's emergence as a first responder reflects a blend of diplomatic intent, military mobility, indigenous technology, medical expertise, logistics and long-term infrastructure development.

• The year 2025 had the most state-based conflicts since World War II, marking a significant increase in global tensions. • The 1950s were the most peaceful decade on record, providing a stark contrast to the current state of global conflict.

• The Defence Blog is an independent defense news outlet reporting on military technology, industry activity, and security affairs. • The blog covers breaking defense news, military tech, and global security developments that shape today's battlefield.

Unexpected GDP rise comes as borrowing costs and inflation risks mount ahead of Healey’s first budgetThe UK economy grew in July despite the fallout from the Iran war, in welcome news for John Healey ahead of next month’s budget.Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed a 0.4% increase in gross domestic product (GDP), compared with 0.3% growth in June. Continue reading...

Global oil price at its highest since May while investors dump stocks and bonds after Donald Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ promiseFuel prices are on track to climb a further 20 to 30 cents over coming weeks as the escalating Middle East conflict pushed the global oil price to its highest since mid-May.As investors dumped stocks and bonds in an increasingly febrile environment, Donald Trump’s promise to give every US adult citizen a $US5,000 “dividend” after the November mid-terms added to alarm around the parlous state of the country’s finances. Continue reading...

Christina Stambolian dress from 1994 has defined a whole category of fashion and is expected to fetch up to £220,000The dress that Diana, Princess of Wales wore one September evening in 1994 would have been memorable for its design alone – black, fitted, off-the-shoulder, skintight and short. However, it has another distinction, of defining a whole category of fashion – what has since become known as “revenge dressing”.Worn by Diana the same night Charles would reveal his infidelity on TV, the dress was quickly labelled “the revenge dress” by the media. It has its own Wikipedia page, with the same title. Continue reading...