Iranian Ship Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz, One Dead
An Iranian commercial ship was struck near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, killing one crew member and wounding four, according to Iranian state media.
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Xi Calls on BRICS to Lead Middle East Peace Effort, Emphasizes AI Cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged BRICS nations to act as peacemakers in the Middle East conflict and emphasized AI collaboration during the 2026 summit in New Delhi, where he…
Lithuania Confirms Drone Sighting Was Flock of Birds After NATO Jet Response
Lithuania confirmed that a perceived drone sighting in its airspace earlier on Sunday prompted the temporary closure of Vilnius airport and a NATO fighter jet response, only to be…
Bristol to Become UK’s First Wetland City with 200 New Projects
Bristol is transforming into the UK’s first wetland city through 200 projects aimed at combating flooding, heat, and climate change, with millions in Aviva funding over five…
Trump Envoy Stalls Peace Deal in Ukraine Amid Russian Territorial Demands
The arrival of Trump’s envoys in Kyiv marked the first time they had visited the Ukrainian capital, where they met Zelenskyy at St.
Putin Faces Crisis as Ukraine Disrupts Russian Encirclement Plan
Ukrainian forces have disrupted Russian plans to encircle the Donetsk Oblast Fortress Belt, marking a strategic shift in the war, while Russia faces pressure to mobilize…
Tunisia Prisons Face Humanitarian Crisis Amid Heatwave, NGO Warns
At least 23 prisoners have died in Tunisia’s prisons amid a heatwave, according to NGOs citing overcrowding, inadequate ventilation, and limited water access, with rights groups…
Modi, Xi Reaffirm Border Commitment at BRICS Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping committed to resolving their border dispute and strengthening ties during a September 12, 2026, meeting at the…
Carney Pushes EU Associate Membership Amid US Trade Tensions
Canada is accelerating efforts to deepen ties with the EU as U.S.
Houthis Claim Attack on Saudi Base in Southern Region
The Houthis claimed responsibility for an attack on a Saudi military base in southern Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions in Yemen’s civil war as clashes with Yemeni government…
Garcia Triumphs Over Benn to Retain WBC Welterweight Title
Ryan Garcia defeated Conor Benn via TKO in the second round to retain his WBC welterweight title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 12, 2026.
UN-ECA Highlights Performance Contracting as Key Reform Tool for Africa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UN-ECA) has highlighted performance contracting as a critical reform tool for African public administrations, building on…