Brussels Hosts High-Level Dialogue on Global Democracy
On the International Day of Democracy, France underscored its commitment to combating democratic erosion, warning of setbacks unseen in half a century and highlighting initiatives…
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Nepal Floods: Over 8,100 Dead in Devastating Glacial Collapse Disaster
The Nepal-China border region was devastated by a massive flood triggered by a glacial collapse, with authorities reporting over 1,000 deaths and 4,462 people missing as of…
Gaza City Building Collapse Kills 21, Including 11 Children
A war-damaged building in Gaza City collapsed early Wednesday, killing at least 21 people, including 11 children, as displaced families faced perilous living conditions amid…
Trump Pushes Canada Towards EU as 51st US State Bid Fails
President Donald Trump’s bid to make Canada the 51st U.S.
NYT Deletes Line on Israeli Victimhood After Criticism
The New York Times removed a sentence from an article about the anti-Israel documentary NAZA” after the wording sparked criticism over its characterization of Israelis’ status as…
US Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years Amid Iran War-Driven Inflation
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years on September 17, 2026, citing persistently high inflation driven by the Iran…
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates Steady at 3.75%
The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% amid warnings of inflation surging above six per cent, as global conflicts and economic pressures intensify.
Macklemore Pledges $1M Tour Salary to Palestinian Relief After Ban
Grammy-winning rapper Macklemore announced Wednesday he will donate his $1 million net salary from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour to Palestinian relief organizations, following his…
Gaza Building Collapse in Tal al-Hawa Kills 21 People
A war-damaged residential building collapsed in Gaza City’s Tal al-Hawa area overnight on September 16, 2026, killing at least 21 people, including 11 children.
Gaza Building Collapse Kills At Least 20 People, Including Children
At least 20 people have been killed, including several children, after a war-damaged residential building collapsed in Gaza City early Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Drone Attack Near Mecca, Citing Red Line
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Houthi movement on Wednesday of launching a drone attack targeting the holy city of Mecca, an escalation that Riyadh condemned as crossing an…
Nigeria and Benin Customs Launch Joint Assessment of Sèmè-Kraké Border Post
The Nigeria Customs Service and Benin Customs initiated a joint assessment of the Sèmè-Kraké One-Stop Border Post to eliminate persistent transit bottlenecks along the…