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Drones attacked several Russian areas overnight, with a major fire reported at the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl and a possible fire at a military air base in Rostov-on-Don.
By Mohammad Yunus Yawar , Sayed Hassib, Ahmad Masih Noori and Rick Noack ISLAM QALA, Afghanistan, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Mohammad Saeed had just turned 18 when he fled to Iran with his parents and younger brother and sister, escaping the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in 2021. Now Saeed and his family are among thousands who have returned home to escape the economic crisis in Iran triggered by the conflict with the U.S. and Israel. The family came back nearly empty-handed, Saeed said.

TRUE to tradition, a ‘plan’ to ‘reset’ the country’s entire structure has come down like an epiphany from apparently ‘non-political’ quarters. The plan envisages creating multiple provinces and changing the country’s very tapestry — its geography, topography, demography, ethnic relations, resource distribution, power sharing, and broader political calculus. The situation raises critical questions. Why new provinces? The interior minister, who announced the plan, hasn’t held forth on the reasonin
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Russian airstrikes hit apartment buildings and warehouses in Ukraine, injuring several people, including a child.

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• Petroleum dealers lament lack of clarity on payment mechanism, timeline • PM wants facilitation desks to help people trying to buy subsidised fuel • Ogra attributes hike to elevated crude prices despite decline in int’l rates ISLAMABAD: Even as members of the public who have signed up for the PM’s Fuel Relief Scheme queued up at fuel pumps late on Wednesday night, petroleum dealers were still not clear about the mechanism whereby they would be compensated. The concern was voiced by the Pakista

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Wednesday operationalised a long pending joint mechanism for managing their common border, with Islamabad describing the move as a significant milestone in bilateral relations and a step toward closer coordination on border management, trade and cross-border connectivity. “The inaugural meeting of the Commission was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad,” the Foreign Office said in a statement. The meeting was co-led by Li Ya, deputy director gen

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US troops were conducting an evacuation operation at the airport when a lone suicide bomber detonated an improvised explosive device near an entry point known as Abbey Gate.

Live: Explosions shake Kyiv as US Congress advances new sanctions on Moscow ➡️ https://t.co/oaSFRnImxV https://t.co/qNCivifVz7

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The bill's path to the Resolute Desk has been full of obstacles, including significant opposition from some House Democrats who argued that it would give the president too much tariff power.

The US House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine. Loud explosions were heard across Kyiv overnight on Wednesday into Thursday as authorities issued a missile alert, an AFP journalist reported. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Severe weather disruptions will amplify food security risks in Asia, potentially triggering civil unrest and political instability in vulnerable countries such as India, Indonesia and the Philippines, according to consultancy Verisk Maplecroft. The warning comes as the war in Iran has already disrupted fuel and fertiliser supplies, both of which are key agricultural inputs. Now, weather extremes linked to a powerful El Nino are further threatening crops across the region. Indonesia, the world’s.

Yemen’s Houthis have agreed to allow US shipping unfettered Red Sea access if Washington refrains from military action.

Separately, Telegram channels reported drones entering the industrial zone of the Yaroslavl oil refinery before publishing footage that appeared to show the facility on fire following explosions. Ukrainian drones have targeted oil refineries in this area in the recent past.

Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv overnight, damaging office, residential and warehouse buildings in three districts and injuring 12 people, including two children.
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov has awarded the commander of the Smetlivy corvette, which fired signal flares toward a Danish Air Force helicopter in international waters.
Richard Knighton added that the global security situation is "getting more dangerous"
Saudi planes have carried out 40 airstrikes across Yemen in the last 24 hours, Iranian state media IRIB added.

US president warns over ‘hostile act’, as Canada seeks to move closer to the EU and diversify its defence ties Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with “serious tariffs” and a cut to trade after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member, calling the idea “laughable”. Suggesting the move was a “hostile act”, the US president told reporters he could put “very serious tariffs or stop trading with Europe”. He added: “If it’s a good intention, that’s fine. If it’s a

New Delhi and Islamabad summoned each other’s top diplomats to lodge strong protests after an Indian and a Pakistani naval vessel collided in international waters. India’s foreign ministry said that it had called in Pakistan’s senior envoy to formally register a strong objection over what it said was “unacceptable and unprofessional conduct” of Pakistani naval units that led to a collision with an Indian warship. Pakistan’s foreign ministry also said it had officially called upon the charge...
The prime ministers of Canada and the UK also agreed during their meeting to deepen cooperation on frontier technologies, including development and use of AI

Japan’s proposed port upgrades in Indonesia’s Natuna Islands reflect Tokyo’s push to bolster South China Sea security without building an overt military footprint. However, analysts stress that the move does not mean Jakarta is siding with Japan in its efforts to contain Beijing. Japan, which earlier this year eased its restrictions on lethal weapons exports, is ramping up security cooperation with Indonesia – a crucial bellwether for Southeast Asia. The expanding partnership includes joint...

The bill marks the first time in more than two years the US Congress has passed legislation supporting Ukraine

Independent senator had denounced as ‘cruel’ the plan to impose a $5,000 cap on allied health services for veterans Labor has backdown on plans to impose a $5,000 cap on health services for defence veterans, caving to growing political pressure after weeks of criticism. The government announced it would no longer pursue the cap for allied health services, which had been to come into force on 1 July 2027, after a weeks-long campaign by the opposition, veterans groups and independent senator Jacqu
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WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to meet Gulf leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday to discuss the next steps in the Iran war, Axios reported late on Wednesday, citing sources. The meeting is expected to focus on U.S. ideas for a postwar strategy, Axios reported. (Reporting by Kanishka Singh and Christian Martinez; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - US PresidentDonald Trump said on Wednesday he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near and a media report separately said he is expected to meet Gulf leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to discuss the conflict. His comments come with the Iran war in its seventh month and with no immediate end in sight. Axios reported late on Wednesday Trump's meeting with Gulf leaders next week in New York is expected to focus on U
Breaking | Congress passes bill targeting Russia’s leading energy buyers – China and India https://t.co/pM02AtJrAI
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Russian air strikes damaged buildings in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and injured three in the Black Sea port city of Odesa in the early hours of Thursday, officials said. Debris fell on warehouse facilities and near a petrol station, now a frequent target of Russian attacks, in Kyiv, among other locations, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app. Explosions were heard in Kyiv, a Reuters witness said. Three people, including a child, were injured as Russia hit

Russian air strikes injured 13 and damaged buildings in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and in the Black Sea port city of Odesa in the early hours of Thursday, officials said on the Telegram messaging app. City authorities said 10 people were wounded in Kyiv, with Mayor Vitali Klitschko adding that apart from apartment and inhabited buildings, debris also fell on warehouse facilities and near a petrol station, now a frequent target of attacks. Explosions were heard in Kyiv, a Reut
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