Merz’s CDU loses vote in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, 4.9%

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) lost the vote in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, failing to make it into the regional parliament for the first time in Germany's history, the state election commission said, citing preliminary results after all ballots have been counted. 

The US is preparing to impose sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC)

According to the WSJ, Washington is seeking to dismantle the institution following the issuance of an arrest warrant for Netanyahu. The measure could reportedly be adopted next week.

AfD snatches victory from the SPD in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state elections, CDU just 5.5%

Alternative for Germany (AfD) has snatched victory from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in the regional elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, according to exit poll data released by the television channel ARD.

In response to attacks on civilian infrastructure, the Russian Armed Forces will intensify strikes on military targets in Kyiv

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) attempted a massive attack using UAVs and "Flamingo" missiles in an effort to disrupt the expression of the will of Russian citizens during the September 19–20 elections;

Moscow and the Moscow region are facing one of the most massive attacks to date

At least eight people were affected by an overnight drone attack on the Moscow region: six were injured and two died. Two children are among the casualties.

The U.S. claims to have helped move a massive supply of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz

The commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, stated that U.S. forces have facilitated the passage of millions of barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz over the past few months.