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Kazakhstan prepares to vote in a cosmetic election
Kazakhstan has formed the Qurultay legislature after parliamentary elections on August 23. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called
topicSaudi Arabia shuts critical oil pipeline after drone attack: What it means
Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles launched from Yemen, according to coalition officials. This latest escalation foll
topicEthiopia conflict: Seven armed groups form alliance against Abiy Ahmed
Tigrayan rebels have launched an offensive against the Ethiopian army after forming a new coalition to overthrow Prime Minister Ab
topicUK's Burnham agrees to Saudi request for refuelling support
Burnham has agreed to a Saudi request for military support to counter Houthi attacks. The Royal Air Force will provide aerial refu
topicSingapore Will Now Fine You $400 for a Pretty Common Annoyance
Singapore bus passengers face financial penalties for nuisance behaviors starting September 23. Authorities can fine individuals u
topicSri Lankan court to deliver verdict on deadly Easter bombings
A Sri Lankan court convicted 15 individuals for their involvement in the April 21, 2019, Easter bombings. The court sentenced each
topicRussian military helicopter entered Polish airspace briefly, Polish army says
The Polish army reported that a Russian military helicopter briefly entered Polish airspace. This incident occurred as Russia cond
topicPowerful El Nino could cause more than 450,000 deaths, scientists say
A record-breaking super El Niño has already surpassed previous temperature records weeks before its expected peak. Scientists warn
Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital after smoke seen rising near Riyadh airport
G7 foreign ministers from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States issued a statement demanding Iran s
topicEl Niño transforms Atacama desert as thousands of hectares burst into bloom
Thousands of hectares of wildflowers have bloomed across Chile's Atacama Desert following rains caused by El Niño. This rare event
topicTrump ally skips UNGA for first time — months after face-to-face with president gave way to bitter clash
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has canceled her attendance at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, marking the first t
topicThe EU spent billions on a cyberattack shield
EU auditors report that a cybersecurity shield costing billions of euros lacks verification of its effectiveness. The system suffe
topicSeven of nine Planetary Boundaries now at record breach levels
Scientists report that seven of the nine planetary boundaries required to keep Earth livable have been breached. The Planetary Hea
topicCarney pledges $100M in aid for Palestinians at UNGA
Canadian Prime Minister Carney announced C$100 million in international aid for Palestinians during the UN General Assembly. Along
topicIranian advisers played a key role in the stunning advance by Yemen’s Houthis, sources tell AP
Iranian support played a key role in a sudden Houthi military advance that has disrupted stability in the Middle East. The rebels
topicSuperpowers cannot solve world’s problems, UN chief says in final general assembly address
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a stark warning during his final General Assembly address, stating that superpowers are
topicAustralia investigating how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for US went missing in Hong Kong
Australia and the Pentagon are investigating how F-35 fighter jet parts intended for the United States were diverted to Hong Kong.
topicA mass shooting at a house party in South Africa kills 11, including a pregnant woman
Gunmen killed at least 11 people and wounded three others during a mass shooting at a house party in South Africa. The victims inc
topicPakistan's Damage Control With Saudi After Backtracking On Houthi Fight
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye are arranging urgent discussions between their chiefs to increase defense coordination. This m
topicHormuz Meeting With Iran and Gulf Nations Delayed, Oman Says
US and Iranian delegations are discussing a phased agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Under the proposed terms, Washington
topicIran Update, September 14, 2026
US equity indexes declined while crude oil extended gains and 30-year Treasury yields reached their highest level in 20 years. The
topicReleased killer tells police 'it's happened again' after murder
Current reports provide no updates regarding the released killer who told police "it's happened again" following a murder. Recent
topicAn Iranian commercial ship is struck near Strait of Hormuz, 1 person killed, Iran's state media say
An Iranian commercial ship was hit near the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one death according to Iranian state media. This incide
topic700-year-old skull from China is first ever skeletal evidence of nose amputation
Researchers have identified a 700-year-old skull from China that serves as the first known skeletal evidence of nose amputation. T