China news — September 11, 2026

Sep 11, 2026, 08:02 UTC

Gulf, Iran to Meet in Oman for Temporary Hormuz Shipping Deal

Foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Iran are set to meet in Oman on Monday to discuss a temporary deal for managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting, hosted by Oman, aims to secure a temporary agreement allowing ships to pass through the strait using Iranian waters to enter and Omani waters to exit, easing hostilities and reopening the vital route for commercial traffic. The talks are part of an effort by Oman and Iran to win regional support for the proposed deal, with GCC states seeking a temporary arrangement and Iran pushing for a broader agreement.

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Sweden's PISA Results Plummet; Screen Time Blamed

Swedish students' performance in reading and math has dropped to an all-time low in the PISA test, with nearly every third 15-year-old failing to meet basic levels. Minister of Education Simone Mohamsson attributes the decline to excessive screen time, while opposition leaders point to different factors such as government policies and immigration.