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Trump Administration Advances Saudi F-35 Sale Despite China-Related Intelligence Warnings
The State Department on Thursday announced it will move forward with a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 jets and a spare engine to Saudi Arabia, despite intelligence warnings about potential Chinese access to the technology. New York Times
U.S. Extends Visa Ban On Abbas And Other Palestinian Officials
The State Department announced September 16, 2026, that it will continue denying U.S. visas to Palestinian officials, barring Mahmoud Abbas from the U.N. General Assembly in New York. New York Times
Belarus Frees 25 Political Prisoners As U.S. Eases Remaining Sanctions
Belarus released 25 political prisoners on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, following talks in Minsk with U.S. special envoy John Coale tied to U.S. easing of sanctions. New York Times
U.S. Pressure Campaign Spurs Wave Of Withdrawals From ICC
Five countries have announced plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court after a U.S. pressure campaign pressed members to quit, a move that could weaken the court's authority. PBS News
Trump Administration Approves $2.8 Billion Heavy-Bomb Sale To Israel
On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the Trump administration approved a $2.8 billion arms sale of heavy bombs to Israel, a U.S. official said. New York Times
Ukraine And Russia Reject Trump Claim Of Agreed Energy-Truce Deal
Ukraine and Russia on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, rejected President Donald Trump's claim that they had agreed to an "energy truce," leaving questions about fuel attacks and shortages unresolved. New York Times
U.S. Diverts $52 Million In Military Aid From Europe To Americas
The U.S. State Department told Congress on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, it will reprogram $52 million in foreign military financing from Europe and the Middle East to partners in the Americas. PBS News