A vortex message from a USAF plane in #Dorian says that the pressure has fallen, down to 972mb, and the difference of temperature between the outside and inside of the eye has risen to 13°C

#BREAKING: US imposes new North Korea-related sanctions targeting two Taiwanese individuals, three entities and 1 vessel

#BREAKING US penalizes shipping firms said to help North Korea circumvent UN sanctions

U.S. IMPOSES SANCTIONS ON TWO PEOPLE, THREE ENTITIES IT SAYS HELPED NORTH KOREA EVADE SANCTIONS || U.S. TREASURY SAYS LATEST SANCTIONS TARGET SHIPPING NETWORK ENGAGED IN SHIP-TO-SHIP TRANSFERS WITH NORTH KOREA

New #DPRK related sanctions announced by @USTreasury #OFAC. https://t.co/KPLAyNSWXh

Details: https://t.co/IC1OlJ3UwM

“Shipping companies trading with North Korea are exposing themselves to significant sanctions risk, despite the deceptive practices they try to employ,” adds Mandelker.

US “acknowledges and is grateful for Taiwan’s continued efforts to combat the DPRK’s efforts to evade sanctions and to obtain resources for its WMD and missile programs,” adds @USTreasury statement.

And...there's the eye #Dorian

My wallet is beginning to smoke as I type this. https://t.co/WrM2VLZcjL

Hurricane #Dorian has developed an eye Expecting it to become a major hurricane today. Nothing currently stopping storm from reaching Category 5. There I said it.

U.S WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL: U.S. SUPPORTS ISRAEL'S RIGHT TO DEFEND ITSELF IN THE FACE OF IRANIAN THREATS - AL JAZEERA

#Dorian's eye has become visible this morning. Nothing really stopping this from becoming a powerful Category 4 hurricane (Category 5?) on its approach to Florida. #tropics https://t.co/5MA4yuLMsA

Seven Years of Terror: Jihadi Organisations’ Strategies and Future Directions | ICCT https://t.co/j3DE6xuoxZ

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): The amount and purity of uranium held by #Iran violates #Tehran's obligations under the 2015 agreement

Interesting https://t.co/nrvTJJztVe

U.S. MONITORING RUSSIAN TROOP BUILDUP IN SOUTH OSSETIA

We are monitoring reports of military buildup near the administrative boundary line (ABL) of the Russian-occupied Georgian region of South Ossetia. We call on the Russian Federation to utilize all available channels to prevent further escalation of the situation…

🇬🇧 Soft Power 🇬🇧 Hard Power Both whilst seamlessly working with our closest ally 🇺🇸 What a truly brilliant time to be part of the UK Armed Forces.

IRAN HAS GONE FURTHER BEYOND NUCLEAR DEAL'S LIMIT ON STOCK OF ENRICHED URANIUM, QUARTERLY IAEA REPORT SHOWS IRAN HAS CONTINUED ENRICHING URANIUM TO PURITY ABOVE NUCLEAR DEAL'S LIMIT OF 3.67%, GOING UP TO 4.5% -IAEA REPORT

LIVE: Latest Hurricane Dorian forecast updates: • Expected to strengthen to Cat. 3 later Friday • Forecast to make landfall in Florida as Cat. 4 with 140 mph winds • Up to 18 inches of rain expected in areas https://t.co/aPMAtn4aJG https://t.co/84K2husCUg