NPR News: 09-12-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
Iran agrees to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, easing global oil supply concerns as US diesel prices hit record highs. Meanwhile, BRICS leaders in New Delhi condemned unilateral sanctions and nuclear facility attacks in a joint statement. In the US, mail-in voting begins amid a Supreme Court review of new USPS restrictions on ballot delivery. Additionally, Russian strikes kill eight civilians in Ukraine, while a strong El Nino has kept the Atlantic hurricane season unusually quiet so far.
Topics discussed
Iran and Oman agree to temporarily reopen Strait of Hormuz
BRICS summit in India criticizes US sanctions and actions
Supreme Court ruling pending on USPS mail-in ballot restrictions
Russian strikes kill 8 civilians in Ukraine
Consumers face rising 'junk fees' in home buying
El Niño causes unusually quiet Atlantic hurricane season
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