19 September 2026 · Today's edition
Rubio’s behind-the-scenes veto ended April Iran talks in Pakistan without breakthrough
How the world covered it
🇷🇺Sputnik
Rubio Personally Blocked Peace Deal With Iran During Negotiations in Pakistan
🇺🇸Natural News
Rubio blocked Iran peace deal during April talks in Pakistan, reports say – NaturalNews.com
🇦🇿APA
NBC News: Marco Rubio blocked agreement with Iran during April talks in Pakistan
The split All three outlets relay the identical NBC-sourced claim with no independent reporting or conflicting accounts.
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IAEA confirms drone hit on Kursk cooling tower while plant keeps running
🇷🇺vm.ru
VSU drone exploded on the cooling tower of the first power unit of the Kursk NPP-2
Дрон ВСУ взорвался на градирне первого энергоблока Курской АЭС-2
🇹🇷Anadolu Agency
IAEA says cooling tower at Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Plant hit by drone
Russian coverage blames Ukraine and downplays damage; others highlight IAEA restraint calls without assigning blame.
US clears F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia as China and Israel concerns surface
🇺🇸NBC News
State Department approves $24.3B F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia despite China tech theft concerns
🇸🇦Arab News
Arab News | Saudi Arabia welcomes proposed F-35 fighter jets deal as regional tensions rise
US and Israeli security risks dominate non-Saudi accounts while Riyadh presents the deal as routine alliance strengthening.
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