Russia strikes Ukrainian energy facilities in biggest attack in weeks September 20, 2023 at 11:51PM

Russia launched a major missile attack on Ukraine, targeting energy facilities in what officials believe is the start of a new air campaign against the Ukrainian power grid. Power cuts were reported in multiple regions, and at least 18 people were wounded. This is the first attack on power infrastructure in six months. Ukraine has been working to repair infrastructure damaged in previous attacks, but defending against further attacks remains a challenge.

A panel finds torture made a 9/11 defendant psychotic. A judge will rule whether he can stand trial September 20, 2023 at 11:33PM

One of the 9/11 defendants held at Guantanamo Bay has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder with secondary psychotic features, rendering him delusional and psychotic due to the torture he endured while in CIA custody. The diagnosis raises uncertainty about whether he will stand trial, as his mental issues may render him incompetent. Defense lawyers argue that he should be provided with post-torture trauma care and no longer be subjected to solitary confinement.

Poland halts supply of weapons to Ukraine over grain dispute September 20, 2023 at 11:12PM

Poland has announced that it has halted weapons supplies to Ukraine, citing the need to arm itself with more modern weapons. The move comes amid a brewing dispute between the two countries over Poland's ban on grain imports from Ukraine. Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki stated that his government has no intention to risk Ukraine's security and will not interfere with arms shipments from other countries.

Biden & Netanyahu pledge to work to improve Israel-Saudi ties September 20, 2023 at 02:39PM

US President Joe Biden and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu met to discuss their differences and to work towards a diplomatic agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia. They addressed issues such as Israel's hard line towards the Palestinians and Biden's opposition to Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan. Biden reiterated his commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and support for a two-state solution.