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Russian occupation forces wounded 14 Ukrainians and killed two people in Zaporizhia just last night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported, noting that amidst the Russian escalation, the world must choose stronger responses so that the war does not spread further.

For fifty-four years, the story of Bangladesh’s foreign policy was written mostly in one direction: towards New Delhi. It made sense, in its way. India had helped midwife the country’s birth in 1971, and the governments that followed, especially the long Awami League tenure under Sheikh Hasina, built a relationship with India so close that Bangladeshi bureaucrats trained in Indian academies, security services coordinated quietly with their Indian counterparts, and trade routes bent towards India
The Middle East offers no permanent security guarantees. States must prepare not only to deter war, but to survive it and keep functioning when defenses fail.
While no breakthroughs on the world's most intractable conflicts were reached at this year's UNGA summit, talks on the Iran and Ukraine wars inched forward, and leaders used the venue to debate AI.

One person was killed and another wounded in Kherson region as a result of Russian shelling; residential buildings, a hospital, and vehicles were damaged, the National Police reported.

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The United States had yet to publicly respond on Saturday after Iran offered a plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, though reports indicated that President Donald Trump had rejected the proposal. The waterway key to the world's oil supply is central to the conflict between the US and Iran, which is at a stalemate after nearly seven months, though new mediation efforts took place this week.

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Analysts say Trump may opt to resume attacks on Iran after November midterm elections.

Fighting appears to be worsening in Ethiopia after the TPLF said it was in a "full blown" blown war with federal forces this week, days after the Tigrayan rebels declared a coalition with six other armed groups across the country, all with the objective of overthrowing prime minister abiy ahmed's government. And as of friday, it appears that another armed group has claimed to have joined the alliance. More from our correspondent in Addis Ababa Tom Canetti.

Zelenskyy said Russian overnight attacks killed two people and injured 14, damaging homes, schools, a university and energy facilities across Ukraine.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has once again drawn attention to the catastrophic situation in Oleshky, located in the Russia-occupied part of Kherson region; the international community must mobilize all available tools to deliver humanitarian aid and ensure the safe evacuation of those wishing to leave.

ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday issued a contempt of court notice to the Adiala jail superintendent for allegedly failing to facilitate the signing and transmission of powers of attorney (vakalatnamas) required to file bail petitions for Imaan Zainab Hazir-Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha. On Tuesday, the court returned bail petitions filed by human rights lawyers Imaan and Hadi in the Kohsar police station protest case over the absence of signed powers of attorney. During the pr

The capital has been under near-continuous Russian attack for a second consecutive day. During the night and morning of Sept. 26 alone, air raid alerts were issued five times, some lasting several hours.

European interior ministers hold migration talks in Munich as the bloc plans to strengthen borders and speed up deportations. Also, will Cologne or Munich win the battle to bid for the Olympic Games? DW has more.

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Journalist Mariia Yizhvenko, 29, has been killed in a Russian strike on a business centre in Kyiv. She had only recently left NV Business, the business news section of a Ukrainian media holding company, and was planning to start a family with her husband.

First ladies Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump opened a new front in US-China exchanges this week, with their unusually frequent and spontaneous interactions putting a more personal face on ties during the presidential summit in Washington. The pair charted a parallel path of soft power diplomacy – sharing conversations, cultural outings and moments of apparent warmth during a visit otherwise shadowed by trade tensions, and artificial intelligence and other strategic issues. According to US-China...

France: When racism peaks - and the mountains are claimed as white‑only spaces Tassa Adidi on Thu, 09/24/2026 - 10:35 Black and Arab communities in France confront deep‑rooted prejudices when they venture into outdoor sports. But the 'we're coming' movement is pushing back People sit beside a lake above L'Alpe d’Huez in the French Alps, 23 August 2023 (Jeff Pachoud/AFP) Off It all began with a video posted on TikTok in August, where the author celebrated the absence of ethnically diverse hik

China’s technology companies face a question that no pricing strategy can answer: what will their success do to their trading partners? In Europe, that question has become politically urgent. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns of a “second China shock”, linking persistent trade imbalances to the erosion of Europe’s industrial base. Europe’s dispute carries a broader warning: affordable products can coexist with deep anxiety over the loss of productive capability. If...

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Trump labels Strait of Hormuz ‘Trump Strait’ in social media post US President Donald Trump has posted an image on his Truth Social platform showing the Strait of Hormuz circled and labelled “Trump Strait”, hours after Iran said it had presented a seven-day plan to reopen the strategic waterway. The post came after The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump had rejected Iran’s proposal, citing unnamed US officials. The report said Trump was sceptical that Tehran would meet his demands and beli

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday expressed deep concern over the prevailing security situation in the region and the Middle East, saying Pakistan remained firmly committed to a peaceful, negotiated resolution of disputes in accordance with international law. Speaking at an informal meeting of the ECO Council of Ministers in New York, he said the sincerity and dedication of Pakistan’s leadership had led it to engage closely with “brotherly countries and partners” t
Peter Thiel on Trump terms: I think the two administrations kind of made opposite mistakes. The first administration brought in all these people who couldn’t agree, and it was just all this internal fighting. The second administration overcorrected for the mistake of the first term with all these loyalty tests. You got sort of an administration staffed by not very smart but very loyal people.

Disrupted oil exports, costlier imports, and a weaker dinar expose Iraq's economic dependence on oil, foreign goods.

This weekly update from the Kyiv Independent aims to shed light on the situation facing Ukrainians living under Russian occupation and the ever-tightening control of information imposed by the Kremlin. Key news as of Sept. 26: * Council of Europe rights commissioner warns of 'alarming' situation in Oleshky * Russia used parliamentary elections to legitimize occupation of Ukrainian territories * Ukraine strikes Russian radar stations, drone site in occupied territories * Ukraine brought bac
Petro Poroshenko, Member of Parliament and the fifth President of Ukraine, presented the military with a consignment of aid on his birthday, comprising over forty light four-wheel-drive off-road buggies for 20 units of the Defence Forces.

Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States agrees to a new plan, according to Iran's foreign minister. The proposal, conveyed via Qatar, stipulates that the US must meet certain conditions, reportedly including unfreezing Iranian assets worth at least $12 billion and lifting oil sanctions. Iran emphasizes its readiness for a deal while asserting it will not yield to coercion or threats, leaving the choice to the US.
A fire broke out in an office building in Kyiv’s Solomyanskyi District after a Russian drone crashed.
More than 45,000 students across Germany joined protests against plans for compulsory military service, with demonstrations held in over 100 cities. The protests began after the Defense Ministry started calling 18-year-old men for medical screenings under a new military service law. While the system remains voluntary, students argue the government is moving toward a gradual return of conscription.

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Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight on Sept. 26 with 173 Shahed-type drones, 50 of which were jet-powered, the Air Force said.

HMS Agamemnon, the Royal Navy’s sixth Astute-class attack submarine, has left BAE Systems’ yard at Barrow-in-Furness and entered open water for the first time as it begins sea trials ahead of joining the fleet. Powerful new British nuclear attack submarine starts trials first appeared on UK Defence Journal.

The Iraqi government is negotiating with the United States to secure an exemption from a recent ban on Iranian airlines. The ban, which is being enforced at all Iraqi airports, has caused significant disruption for pilgrims, students, and patients traveling to and from Iran.
Hours before the Houthi attack, the military chiefs of Saudi Arabia and defense allies Pakistan and Turkey reviewed threats facing Saudi Arabia at a meeting in the Saudi capital.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked former U.S. President Donald Trump to urge China to use its influence to help end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The request was made during a meeting in the United States, where discussions also covered sanctions, air defense, and Black Sea shipping.

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