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Arrests and Court Appearances Heighten Political Tensions in the Philippines
What are the political implications of Martin Romualdez’s arrest, Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC appearance, and the new criminal case against Vice President Sara Duterte?
Over 4.2 mln voters cast ballots during early voting in 12 Russian border regions
Central Election Commission Chair Ella Pamfilova mentioned the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics, the Kherson and Zaporozhye Regions
Russian Geran-4 Seeker UAVs hit two dry cargo ships at Odessa port on September 17
The strikes were launched to limit the enemy’s ability to transport weapons and military equipment, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
Burnham will meet Irish PM as UK bids to get exemptions from EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ plan – UK politics live
It will be the first time the PM uses No 10 North to host an overseas visit while the chancellor will be in Dublin meeting with EU finance ministersGood morning. On Monday, at her…
How Looming US Sanctions Test India
The passage of the Lindsey Graham Act in the House and Senate allows President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on exports from India to the US.
Over 1.5 mln Russian voters cast ballots online
A total of more than four million people registered on the federal platform to vote remotely
What to know after a week of Houthi attacks that threaten Saudi oil
The Houthis' biggest land grab in years reignited Yemen's 12-year civil war and pushed up global fuel prices, extending their reach to a key maritime chokepoint and threatening Sa…
Indian Navy Augments Its Submarine Rescue Capability
Commissioned on August 31, INS Nipun significantly augments the Navy’s specialist diving, underwater intervention, salvage, and submarine rescue support capability.
‘I’m Russian, and I support my country’: Washington Capitals star Ovechkin on why he appeared in United Russia’s campaign video
Alexander Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals winger, addressed his appearance in a United Russia campaign video, saying he supports his country and wishes everyone peace and love. …
Geran drones destroy Ukrainian radar stations, electronic warfare system
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that a P-19MA radar station and a dome electronic warfare system had been destroyed
Russians’ level of trust in Putin exceeds 74% — pollster
The Russian government’s work is approved by 48.3% of respondents
First they take Manhattan? Looking to mimic Mamdani, far left’s Elif Eralp eyes Berlin City Hall
Jewish community wary as Die Linke party's mayoral candidate vows to fight antisemitism ahead of September 20 election; critics claim she can't even control it within her own part…
Soyuz-2.1b rocket successfully places satellite into orbit — Defense Ministry
The spacecraft was put into its target orbit at the scheduled time and was placed under control of ground-based assets of the Aerospace Forces’ Space Troops, the ministry reported
Swimmer killed in shark attack off Australian west coast
Emergency crews rushed to Sorrento Beach in Perth after witnesses reported a man being dragged under by a shark.
All polling stations across Russia open as normal — top election official
According to Ella Pamfilova, only some minor issues arose
Fatal building collapse highlights dangers plaguing Gaza nearly a year after ceasefire
Rebuilding plans promised in October 2025 truce have stalled, leaving most Gazans living in tents or damaged structures likely to become even less safe as winter hits Strip The po…
Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket successfully launched from Plesetsk spaceport — Defense Ministry
A combat crew of Space Troops of the Russian Aerospace Forces launched Soyuz-2.1b
Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high to curb impact of rising prices
Increase from 1% to 1.25% follows US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank tightening monetary policyBusiness live – latest updatesJapan’s central bank has increased interest …
Ukrainian drones damage homes in Russia’s Rostov region. Moscow mayor says 350 drones were headed for the capital.
More than 50 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight over Russia’s Rostov region during an attack on September 18, Rostov Governor Yuri Slyusar said.
Homes damaged in southern Russia as air defenses down 629 drones overnight
Over five private houses and eight apartment buildings were damaged in the southern Rostov Region, Governor Yury Slyusar said
Slowly then all at once: this emboldened Celtic alliance could spell the end of the UK | Simon Jenkins
It’s something akin to a quiet earthquake: home nations jointly declaring their wish to be freed from English domination. A big move needs a big responseMonday must have been a hi…
Russian stocks up as main trading session opens
The MOEX Index with additional IMOEX2 ticker grew by 0.47% as morning trading session started on the Moscow Exchange
UN mission: US strike that hit Iran school was ‘indiscriminate,’ likely a war crime
Fact-finding probe: military acted 'recklessly' in attacking site of primary school adjacent to IRGC base; says Iran committed 'gross human rights violations' in protest crackdown…
FSB thwarts sabotage attack on gas pipeline in North Caucasus
According to Russia’s Federal Security Service, the man, a native of Ukraine’s Chernigov Region, established contact with a Ukrainian Security Service officer in 2024