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Pakistan sees rising attacks in Balochistan's Pashtun-majority districts
A notable rise in attacks has been reported in the Pashtun-majority districts of Pakistan's Balochistan province, prompting questions about whether unrest is spreading beyond its traditional strongholds. The development suggests instability in the province may no longer be confined to areas long associated with separatist activity.
Al Jazeera · 9 Sept, 13:14
Lavrov: Russia wants to turn Ukraine into a "buffer zone" against the West
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has admitted that Moscow wants the entire territory of Ukraine to become a buffer zone between Russia and the West once fighting ends. He also stated that Russia will not accept the current Ukrainian government remaining in power.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Sept, 13:12
Al Qaeda-linked JNIM steps up incursions into northern Benin
The al Qaeda-affiliated group JNIM has been intensifying its presence in northern Benin since 2022, using the country as a transit route between its strongholds in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. Four Beninese soldiers were killed in a border-area attack in May.
France 24 · 9 Sept, 13:08
Estonian teen charged with arson and racially motivated violence
Estonian prosecutors have charged a 16-year-old with a series of arson attacks and violent assaults against people with dark skin, allegedly driven by extremist views. Total damages to victims exceed 82,000 euros.
ERR (rus) · 9 Sept, 13:07
Russia strikes train in Kharkiv region with drone, six people injured
On the morning of September 9, a Russian drone hit a passenger train near the village of Iskra in the Kharkiv region, injuring six people. Russia had already attacked trains elsewhere in Ukraine the day before.
Ukrainska Pravda · 9 Sept, 12:14
Citing the 'Deep State,' Trump Overhauls US Intelligence Community
US President Donald Trump is carrying out a sweeping overhaul of the intelligence community, framing the move as a fight against the so-called "deep state," while critics warn it is dismantling reforms built after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
NPR World · 9 Sept, 12:11
Ukrainian soldier from iconic bicycle-versus-tanks photo killed in action
A Ukrainian marine unit commander known by the call sign Bortsukha, who became famous in an iconic photo cycling toward Russian armored columns in the war's early days, has been killed in an airstrike, journalist Yuriy Butusov reported.
Delfi · 9 Sept, 12:10
Reigning Miss Austria Lucia Sisic dies at 22
Lucia Sisic, the current Miss Austria titleholder, has died at age 22 after living with a congenital heart valve defect. The cause of death has not been made public.
Jauns.lv · 9 Sept, 12:07
EU Companies Keep Helping Russia's LNG Exports Despite Sanctions
Although a full EU ban on Russian LNG imports takes effect in January 2027, a temporary exemption still lets European firms transport, trade and insure Russian LNG shipped to third countries.
Pravda — ziņas · 9 Sept, 11:14
Heaviest battles of the year expected for Donbas this autumn, testing Ukraine's new military leadership
Russian forces are slowly advancing on Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, and analysts warn that autumn could bring the fiercest fighting of the year on this front. Defending Donetsk region will be the first major test for Ukraine's newly reshuffled military command.
Delfi · 9 Sept, 11:13
Air Traffic Control Problem in UK Cancels More Than 1,000 Flights
An air traffic control problem in the United Kingdom led to more than 1,000 flight cancellations on Tuesday. Airlines have warned that the disruption's effects could continue for some time.
The New York Times · 9 Sept, 11:12
Man in Russia's Dagestan kills ex-wife and daughter at cafe, claims they 'disgraced the family'
A man in Russia's Dagestan region shot dead his ex-wife and adult daughter at a cafe where the daughter worked, telling investigators the women had 'disgraced the family'. He has been detained and charged with double murder.
Meduza · 9 Sept, 11:09
Family of Briton found dead in Grenada urge police cooperation across Atlantic
The family of a British man found dead in Grenada in January is calling on local and UK authorities to jointly investigate his death, as London's Metropolitan Police now leads a criminal probe.
The Guardian World · 9 Sept, 11:09
Trump praises AfD's Saxony-Anhalt election win, sparking backlash in Berlin
US President Donald Trump's public praise for Germany's far-right AfD after its historic win in the Saxony-Anhalt state election has drawn criticism in Berlin. AfD took 43.8 percent of the vote, edging closer to forming Germany's first far-right state government since World War II.
Politico Europe · 9 Sept, 11:08
Zelenskyy: international response to Russian strikes on Ukraine 'too little'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the world's response to overnight Russian strikes that killed people across Ukraine has been too weak, calling for tougher sanctions. In Germany, Chancellor Merz clashed sharply with AfD leader Alice Weidel in parliament over Ukraine, migration and energy policy.
Guardian Ukraina · 9 Sept, 11:07
New US sanctions target Iran’s aviation sector
The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on Iran with new sanctions focused on aviation, part of a wider strategy to isolate Tehran and strain its economy.
Al Jazeera · 9 Sept, 03:10
Avalanche kills 13 during Russian National Guard mountaineering exercise in Kabardino-Balkaria
An avalanche in Kabardino-Balkaria's Bezengi Gorge struck a 33-person group during a mountaineering exercise with Russian National Guard personnel, killing 13, including an instructor, and leaving five missing, according to reports.
Meduza · 9 Sept, 02:19
Rāyevs points to worrying frontline sectors in Ukraine: Vovchansk and Orikhiv direction
Latvian Saeima deputy and National Armed Forces reserve colonel Igors Rajevs has said that alongside less reliable wartime narratives, several frontline sectors in Ukraine warrant serious concern. He specifically mentioned the Vovchansk area and the Orikhiv direction.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Sept, 02:15
Ukraine moves to reinstate weakened anti-money-laundering safeguards after EU and IMF concern
Ukraine has initiated steps to restore an anti-money-laundering safeguard that it had quietly weakened, drawing concern from the EU and IMF. The IMF said the previous version fell short of global standards.
Euromaidan Press · 9 Sept, 02:15
Zelensky and Norway's PM discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense and winter preparations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre during his visit to Oslo to discuss strengthening air defense, interceptor missile needs and cooperation on the FREYJA anti-ballistic missile program.
Pravda — ziņas · 9 Sept, 02:12
US Supreme Court rejects Missouri push to use Trump-backed congressional map
The US Supreme Court has blocked Missouri from using a newly drawn congressional map championed by Donald Trump in the November midterm elections. The decision allows a state supreme court ruling to stand, requiring voters to approve the map first.
The Guardian World · 9 Sept, 02:09
Indian opposition leader questions BAPS temple inauguration near Paris: Was this a state visit?
Anish Gawande tells France 24 that the controversy over the BAPS temple near Paris runs deeper than the Eiffel Tower incident, exposing an ambiguous overlap of religion, diplomacy and political power.
France 24 · 9 Sept, 02:06
Serbian President Vucic calls snap parliamentary elections for October 25
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced early parliamentary elections will be held on October 25, more than a year ahead of schedule. The decision comes amid nearly two years of anti-government protests triggered by a deadly canopy collapse in Novi Sad.
Meduza · 9 Sept, 01:20
Cockroach Milk, Mosquito Printers, and Nose-Blowing Science: 2026 Ig Nobels Handed Out
At a ceremony in Zurich, the Ig Nobel Prizes honored ten quirky research projects, from defining a kiss to measuring soil health with buried underwear.
Wired · 9 Sept, 01:19
Carney Keeps Canada on Course Toward Reducing U.S. Dependence
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney continues to move deliberately toward his goal of shifting Canada away from its heavy reliance on the United States, with tariffs on American goods now in effect and a series of high-profile international meetings on the horizon.
The New York Times · 9 Sept, 01:17
UK and 11 other states impose settlement trade ban, prompting fierce Israeli response
Britain and 11 other countries, including France, Spain and Canada, have banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, drawing sharp Israeli condemnation. In response, Israel closed the UK consulate in East Jerusalem and removed British representatives from an international body coordinating Gaza relief.
BBC World · 9 Sept, 01:14
Burundians in Nairobi seek travel papers; Senegal PM condemns xenophobia; AI helps Tanzania’s neurosurgeons
A France 24 Africa programme highlights Burundian citizens queuing for documents to return home, Senegal’s prime minister speaking against xenophobic rhetoric, and an AI-based initiative to support Tanzania’s 27 overburdened neurosurgeons.
France 24 · 9 Sept, 00:23
Iran claims capture of US underwater drone that Pentagon says malfunctioned
Iranian forces said they captured an American underwater drone near the Strait of Hormuz, but the US military said the device had malfunctioned earlier. The incident comes as tensions and exchanges of fire resume in the region.
The Guardian World · 9 Sept, 00:19
Over 200 combat clashes recorded on the front since beginning of day
The General Staff reported 205 combat engagements as of 22:00, with Russia using 186 guided bombs and 5,876 kamikaze drones. The Pokrovsk sector saw the highest number of attacks.
Ukrainska Pravda · 9 Sept, 00:17
Philippine Defence Secretary Accuses China After Receiving Note at Panel
The Philippine Defence Secretary publicly accused China of coercion, bullying, and aggression immediately after being handed a note during a panel discussion.
Al Jazeera · 8 Sept, 23:18
Over 600 Flights Cancelled in UK After Technical Failure
A technical glitch in air traffic control systems disrupted flights across British airports on 8 September, with more than 600 flights cancelled by 18:00 local time. London was the worst affected area.
Pravda — ziņas · 8 Sept, 23:17
Bloomberg: Russia plans to intensify attacks on Ukraine through winter, serious peace talks unlikely before 2027
Bloomberg reports, citing sources, that Trump's envoys made no progress in Moscow, Russia intends to step up attacks over the winter, and serious peace talks are unlikely before next year.
Meduza · 8 Sept, 23:13
Menendez brothers set for earlier-than-expected parole hearing
Erik and Lyle Menendez are expected to appear before a parole board in March, roughly 17 months ahead of their previously scheduled date, after California officials granted their request for an earlier review.
The Guardian World · 8 Sept, 23:10
Putin aide: Trump stressed benefits of ending war during phone call
Vladimir Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov says Donald Trump used a phone call with Putin to argue that ending the conflict in Ukraine would bring major benefits and open the way to rebuilding US-Russia ties. Volodymyr Zelensky hopes to meet Trump in the second half of September to discuss missile defense.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Sept, 22:16
Beijing pledges closer coordination with Qatar to ease regional tensions
China has said it will step up coordination with Qatar to help reduce regional tensions. The announcement comes amid the ongoing war on Iran.
Al Jazeera · 8 Sept, 22:15
DTEK Thermal Power Plant Stops Generating Power After Russian Attack Waves
A DTEK thermal power plant has halted electricity generation after several waves of Russian attacks, with the company reporting significant equipment damage. DTEK says its thermal power plants have been targeted more than 230 times since the full-scale invasion, while power supply was completely lost in Mykolaiv and the Kherson community on the evening of September 8.
Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Sept, 22:13