September 4, 2026

Iran Launches Drone Attack on Kuwait City — In the early hours of September 2, 2026, an Iranian drone struck a residential building in Kuwait City, causing a fire but fortunately no casualties.

UN Warns of 'Super El Niño' — The UN warns that El Niño may strengthen into a 'Super El Niño', potentially the strongest in decades, lasting until the end of 2026.

US Sanctions Halt TOEFL and GRE Tests in Iran — On August 24, the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) indefinitely suspended General License G, prompting ETS to immediately halt TOEFL and GRE tests in Iran.

Norway Seizes Russian Ship, Heightening Tensions — Norway seized the Russian ship 'Professor Molchanov' in Svalbard under a court order, enforcing an arbitration ruling requested by Ukraine's Naftogaz.

NASA Launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope — The Roman Telescope introduces new observation capabilities.

NYC Bans AI Use for K-8 Students for One Year — NYC enacts an AI ban policy affecting about 600,000 K-8 students.

Liechtenstein Abortion Legalization Report Untrue — Liechtenstein's abortion laws remain restrictive.