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North America news — September 9, 2026

Publications tagged with North America published on September 9, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

18 publications

  2. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Bolivia Imports Diesel from Brazil; Refineries Resume Production

    Bolivia imports diesel from Brazil for the first time, entering through Guayaramerín. The diesel, priced at Bs 16.25 per liter, is intended for private producers and not the general population. Meanwhile, refineries Gualberto Villarroel and Guillermo Elder Bell resume production of gasoline and diesel after being authorized to import petroleum and process it for domestic supply. The refineries will sell the fuels at market prices without state subsidies.
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  3. PoliticsNorth America

    Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister 'Very Sad' Over Lack of New Contract Offer

    Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has expressed his disappointment at not being offered a new contract by the club, despite having two years left on his current deal. The Argentine international, who helped the Reds win the Premier League title in 2024-25 and the EFL Cup in 2023-24, revealed that he had options to leave the club in the summer but chose to stay. Mac Allister admitted that he was 'very sad' about the situation, especially seeing teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch secure new deals. He also hinted that his performance this season could influence any future negotiations.
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  4. BusinessLegislationJudiciaryNorth America

    Mexico's President Proposes Digital Economy Law to Reduce Cash Use

    Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the Economic Package 2027, to be delivered to Congress, includes a Digital Economy Law aimed at reducing cash usage. The law seeks to establish specific timelines for decreasing cash transactions, promote electronic payments, lower bank fees, and strengthen security. It is part of a broader strategy to combat tax evasion and advance economic formalization.
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  7. WorldLawRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Ukraine's Patriot Missile Stocks Nearly Exhausted

    Ukraine is running critically low on Patriot interceptors, its primary defense against ballistic missiles. According to multiple sources, including The Economist and Ukrainian officials, stocks are almost depleted, and replenishment is uncertain. The U.S., which has been supplying these missiles, is struggling to restock due to the war with Iran. Additionally, Ukraine's F-16s are running low on AIM-120 and AIM-9 missiles needed to intercept cruise missiles. Meanwhile, Russia is producing around 100 missiles per month, and allies are reluctant to share interceptors due to their own dwindling supplies.
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  8. U.S.RegulatorsNorth America

    Poland Secures $4 Billion Loan from U.S. for Military Modernization

    Poland and the U.S. signed a $4 billion loan agreement under the U.S. Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program. The funds will be used to purchase American weapons, including F-35 fighter jets, Abrams tanks, Apache helicopters, and other military equipment. This is the sixth such agreement, bringing the total U.S. support to Poland under the FMF program to $20 billion. The loan strengthens Poland's military capabilities and its strategic partnership with the U.S.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaLogistics

    Oil Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Tensions, Topping $100

    Oil prices have surged to their highest level in over six weeks, topping $100 per barrel, as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran raise fears of prolonged disruptions to Hormuz oil supplies. Brent crude futures climbed over 1.6% to $100.07 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 1.72% to $94.63 a barrel. The spike comes after the U.S. destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to failed missile attacks on two U.S. warships, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted a U.S. base in Jordan with a missile attack. The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial chokepoint for global oil supplies, has seen significantly reduced traffic, with only six commodity vessels transiting the strait on Tuesday compared to an average of twelve in recent days.
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  10. U.S.JudiciaryNorth America

    Gazprom Arena Staff Recruitment Sparks Kanye West Concert Rumors

    Gazprom Arena has started hiring staff for October 10-11, fueling rumors about Kanye West concerts despite the stadium's denial of any foreign artist performances in its October schedule. Temporary staff recruitment for hosts, stewards, and catering has begun, with applicants encouraged to fill out a Google form. However, the stadium continues to insist that there are 'no foreign performers' in its October lineup.
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  11. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaIndia

    Ukraine Boosts Air Defense Amid Russian Drone Surge

    Ukraine is strengthening its air defense capabilities in response to Russia's increased use of high-speed, high-altitude drones, particularly the 'Geran-4', 'Geran-5', and 'Banderol' models. Ukrainian forces have demonstrated a new system capable of intercepting these drones, while also securing funds for purchasing additional Patriot missiles. Experts warn that Russia's production of these drones is increasing, necessitating a quick response from Ukraine.
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  12. PoliticsRegulatorsGovernanceWarNorth America

    U.S. Central Command Destroys Five Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliation for Missile Attacks

    U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on September 8, 2022, in response to two failed ballistic missile attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against a U.S. Navy warship over the preceding two days. The targeted tankers were M/T Kaviz, M/T Charminar, M/T Horizon 1, M/T Riesco, and M/T Derya. No U.S. personnel were injured in the incident.
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  13. PoliticsRegulatorsNorth America

    Trump Gave $45,000 Holiday Gifts to Three White House Aides

    President Donald Trump gave cash gifts of $45,000 each to three White House aides - Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris - as 'cash gifts for the holidays', according to financial disclosures. The gifts, which amount to about a third of the annual salaries of the recipients, were part of Trump's longstanding practice of giving Christmas gifts to people in his orbit.
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  16. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaIsrael

    US-Iran Conflict Intensifies

    The US and Iran have resumed exchanging strikes after a two-day pause. The US military reported destroying five Iranian oil tankers, while Iran launched around two dozen rockets at a US military base in Jordan. Iran also claimed to have attacked US military and civilian ships, as well as eight more tankers. The conflict has led to rising oil prices, with Brent crude crossing the $100 mark for the first time in six weeks.
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  17. SocietyNorth AmericaOrganized CrimeFraud

    Ecuador Sentences 14 to 13 Years for Money Laundering; 9 Arrested in Frontier Commands Raid

    Ecuadorian justice sentenced 14 people, including Roberto Álvarez Vera ('Manager'), to 13 years in prison for money laundering. The group, linked to the dissident FARC faction Commands of the Frontier, laundered approximately $397 million over 10 years. In a separate operation, authorities arrested nine suspected members of the same group in Alto Punino, seizing weapons, ammunition, and other equipment.
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