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What The Blind Side has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Blind Side’s own report linked underneath.
Pakistan has appointed Lieutenant General (retd) Nauman Mahmood as the first Secretary General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA). The General Secretariat of the alliance will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Blind Side reported it asPakistan Appoints Lt Gen (Retd) Nauman Mahmood as First Secretary General of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
President Donald Trump cut short his weekend at Camp David to return to the White House on Saturday. The move coincided with a US security alert warning of potential rapid escalation in the Middle East due to the Saudi-Houthi conflict.
The Blind Side reported it asTrump praises PM Shehbaz as ‘terrific man’ at UN General Assembly (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he helped end the India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025. He also stated that Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked him for saving lives and called Sharif a 'terrific man'.
The Blind Side reported it asTrump praises PM Shehbaz as ‘terrific man’ at UN General Assembly (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a telephone conversation to discuss regional developments, bilateral relations, and efforts to achieve security and stability. They also addressed the negative repercussions of regional escalation on maritime security and the global economy.
The Blind Side reported it asPutin and Saudi crown prince call for safe passage via Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that all Iranian airlines will cease operations worldwide from Wednesday, September 23. The move, backed by threats of secondary sanctions, aims to restrict Iran's access to international financial and commercial networks.
The Blind Side reported it asIranian airlines to face global shutdown from Wednesday, US Treasury chief announces (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
Seven Ethiopian armed groups have announced a new alliance with the stated goal of overthrowing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government. The coalition, which includes prominent factions like the TPLF and Fano, seeks to establish an inclusive transitional government.
The Blind Side reported it asSeven Ethiopian Armed Groups Forge Anti-Government Alliance, Including Former Civil War Foes (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
At least three people were killed and several more injured in a Pakistani airstrike on Afghanistan's Kunar province. Tolo News cited a provincial official for the casualty figures, while other reports mentioned an unnamed source and a specific civilian home being targeted.
The Blind Side reported it asPakistan Reportedly Carries Out Airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Paktika and Kunar (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
Iran communicated a set of conditions to the United States through Qatari mediators, with its security chief stating seven demands were delivered. The statements came as Houthi forces intensified attacks on Saudi targets, prompting varied coverage across left, centre and right outlets.
The Blind Side reported it asIran Sets Conditions for Resuming US Talks, Awaits Trump’s Response (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
President Trump stated Iran is seeking a deal but is not yet prepared, ahead of a planned meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders. He indicated the US would only accept a favourable agreement.
The Blind Side reported it asTrump Expected to Hold Iran Talks With Gulf Leaders Next Week (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
US Vice President JD Vance said American policy in the Middle East cannot be made subservient to Israel. He argued that President Trump has shown a greater willingness than other recent presidents to diverge from Israeli interests when they conflict with American ones.
The Blind Side reported it asJD Vance Says US Middle East Policy Should Not Be Subservient to Israel (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
Military leaders from the US, Israel, and eight Arab countries convened in Germany last week for a closed-door meeting. Organized by CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, the summit focused on security cooperation in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran and Houthi actions in Yemen.
The Blind Side reported it asUS, Israel and Arab Military Chiefs Hold Secret Germany Meeting on Iran War (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
Yemen's Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for shooting down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib province. He also alleged Saudi Arabia conducted over 450 airstrikes this week and that other Saudi aircraft were forced to withdraw. Saudi authorities have not confirmed these claims.
The Blind Side reported it asHouthis Claim to Have Shot Down Saudi F-15 Fighter Jet Over Yemen (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia confirmed an attempted ballistic missile attack on its capital, Riyadh, by Houthi rebels. The Saudi-led coalition stated the missile was intercepted. The Houthis claimed to have targeted sensitive sites in Riyadh and oil facilities in Yanbu, reporting significant fires.
The Blind Side reported it asSaudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Attempting to Enter Makkah Airspace (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted a drone south of Mecca, an act the kingdom attributed to Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Houthis have denied targeting the holy city, which Saudi Arabia declared a 'red line'.
The Blind Side reported it asSaudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Attempting to Enter Makkah Airspace (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
A Pentagon Inspector General report estimates Iranian attacks caused $184 million in damage to U.S. diplomatic facilities in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The report also details U.S. war costs and casualties.
The Blind Side reported it asS Report Details Iranian Attacks, Deaths and Ammunition Shortages (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl region following a Ukrainian drone attack. The fire was extinguished, and regional officials reported that 65 drones were shot down over the area.
The Blind Side reported it asTrump tells Ukraine's Zelenskiy to stop hitting Russian diesel (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
Leaders of the BRICS nations have issued a joint declaration expressing deep concern over escalating Middle East tensions. They called for maximum restraint and condemned unilateral sanctions not authorized by the UN, stating they violate international law.
The Blind Side reported it asBRICS Urges Maximum Restraint Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
Algeria has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates and the closure of its airspace to UAE-registered civilian and military aircraft. Commercial flights will be exempt until 2026. The UAE expressed hope the decision is temporary.
The Blind Side reported it asAlgeria cuts diplomatic ties with the UAE (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
US military and intelligence officials are discussing a potential reduction in personnel and facilities in the Middle East. This consideration is linked to the success of the Trump administration in ending the Iran conflict and addressing vulnerabilities exposed by recent fighting.
The Blind Side reported it asUS Weighs Troop Reduction in Middle East After Iran War (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk' premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The nearly four-hour film examines Elon Musk's rise and legacy, featuring interviews and a simulated conversation with the billionaire. It is set for a U.S. theatrical release in October.
The Blind Side reported it asElon Musk told ex-girlfriend he needed ‘a legion of children before the civil war’ (opens The Blind Side in a new tab)
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Where it publishes from
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What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 46
- Reports listed
- 46
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 9 August 2026
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Across the 46 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of The Blind Side: its report arrived a median of 22 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 26 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 26 September 2026. Ratings pulled 10 September 2026.
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