Israel's machinery of cruelty never rests. We've been tracking the news you need to know – concise, accurate, relevant, and with context that makes sense of it all

In the wake of intelligence reports that Russia may be planning an attack on NATO, questions have arisen over whether European officials have contingency plans ready to deal with such an event.

US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met in New York on September 22 following days of signals that US-Iranian talks would take place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The meeting sparked a backlash from Iranian hard-liners.

US President Donald Trump has said a “massive deal” is being discussed with Belarus, under which it would provide cheaper potash supplies than Canada. But questions since the announcement have swirled over whether Belarus can replace the world's largest potash producer to meet US needs.

Thousands of articles have been published about Palestine, Israel, and related topics in the last 24 hours. Here are the most important headlines, curated for you.

Iran’s parliament is divided over a sweeping bill aimed at countering foreign “infiltration,” exposing tensions over how far the state should go in tightening security after the war. Even supporters such as Parliament Speaker Qalibaf have warned against measures that could “lock up” the country.