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Explosion kills five at Afghan-Pakistan border migrant camp
The blast struck on the evening of September 18 evening in Chaman, a Pakistani border town, at a taxi stand where Afghan migrants and local residents had assembled.
Estonia’s foreign minister summons Russia’s chargé d’affaires over 12-minute incursion in Estonia’s airspace
Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 19 summoned the chargé d’affaires of the Russian Federation in Estonia to lodge a protest for an "unprecedentedly brazen" violation of Estonia’s airspace after three MiGs entered its airspace.
China rejects US "bullying" over Latin American partnerships
China has once again rejected American efforts to pressure Latin American nations into reducing ties with Beijing, with a foreign ministry spokesperson asserting the region's right to choose its own development partners independently.
EU passes nineteenth sanctions package, accelerates LNG phase out
The European Commission has published proposals for a 19th sanctions package against Russia that would tighten curbs on energy trade and payments, with new measures aimed at oil refineries, oil traders and petrochemical companies in third countries.
Taiwan central bank maintains rates as growth momentum strengthens
Officials at the Central Bank of the Republic of China cited robust economic performance and subdued price pressures as reasons to hold steady.
Trump mistakes Armenia for Albania for the third time at UK press conference
US president says he brought peace to “Aberbaijan” and Albania as he touts his peacemaker credentials during UK state visit.
Iran conducts evening ballistic missile test at Semnan facility
Iran conducts evening ballistic missile test at Semnan range with Sejjil-class system, residents report dramatic launch amid heightened security around military facility.
Pakistan gives Saudi Arabia a landmark Article 5 collective security guarantee
In what is likely to be a game-changing decision, Pakistan, a nuclear power, has given Saudi Arabia an Article 5-like collective security guarantee.
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Latin America's development gains under threat as one in four live in poverty, UN report finds
UNDP warns of stagnation and rising vulnerability across the region amid "overlapping crises".
GCC's Defence Council approves measures to strengthen defence integration following Israeli attack
Gulf Defence Council condemns Israeli attack on Qatar, approves enhanced intelligence sharing and joint military exercises to strengthen regional defence integration mechanisms.
Albanian PM’s presentation of AI ‘minister’ to MPs ends in chaos
Opposition lawmakers disrupted Prime Minister Edi Rama’s presentation of Diella, the world’s first AI-generated government minister.
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Machu Picchu on verge of losing world wonder title due to mismanagement
Peru's Machu Picchu faces the unprecedented threat of losing its designation as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, 18 years after winning the global title.
Poland closes its border with Belarus, cutting off China's rail link to Europe
Poland’s decision to close its border with Belarus in response to the quadrennial Zapad-2025 military exercises and Russian drone incursion on September 10 has abruptly severed one of the fastest-growing trade arteries between China and the EU.
Erdogan secretly hosted Donald Trump Jr. at Istanbul palace, claims opposition leader
Meeting took place even amid outrage at White House plan to disperse Gaza Strip Palestinians to countries including Turkey, Ozgur Ozel tells rally.
Flydubai launches twice-weekly service to Moldova's capital
Flydubai becomes first UAE carrier to serve Moldova with twice-weekly Chișinău flights from Dubai, expanding European network with connections to underserved destinations.
Kazakhstan bolsters rapid response capabilities to potential security threats
Ministry of Emergency Situations to take lead in organising territorial defence.
Two more journalists jailed in Kyrgyzstan in fresh blow to press freedom
Prosecutors did not present evidence to substantiate conviction.
Albania aims to revive domestic defence industry as it hosts top Nato officials
Albania ended domestic arms production after the collapse of its communist regime but is now working to restart the industry.
Russian team comes dead last in Hungary’s annual grave digging contest
In a surprise move, Hungary invited a Russian team to its annual grave digging competition. In an even bigger surprise the team from Novosibirsk came dead last.
Serbia in talks with Russia on nuclear power plant construction
Talks follow Serbia’s November 2024 decision to lift a historic ban on nuclear power, imposed by its predecessor state Yugoslavia in the wake of the Chernobyl disaster.