Thursday · September 17, 2026 Vol. I · No. 259
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Fiji declares national HIV emergency as Pacific nation grapples with surge in cases Crew-13 mission comprising Russian cosmonaut Teteryatnikov due in early October — NASA NFLPA will "explore all options" regarding league's position on Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavien Harris Paddy Pimblett and Hollywood's Tom Hardy set up BJJ training session US senators call for release of more information on Trump’s Saudi nuclear proposal Ukraine war briefing: Drone kills Russian commander just decorated after fake victory claim UK chief of Defense Staff says Russia noticeably boosted its military might ManningCast slumps to 705,000 viewers Fiji declares national HIV emergency as Pacific nation grapples with surge in cases Crew-13 mission comprising Russian cosmonaut Teteryatnikov due in early October — NASA NFLPA will "explore all options" regarding league's position on Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavien Harris Paddy Pimblett and Hollywood's Tom Hardy set up BJJ training session US senators call for release of more information on Trump’s Saudi nuclear proposal Ukraine war briefing: Drone kills Russian commander just decorated after fake victory claim UK chief of Defense Staff says Russia noticeably boosted its military might ManningCast slumps to 705,000 viewers

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World News · United States

Murkowski will oppose Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation

The Alaska Republican said the country needs an Attorney General who will "check the worst impulses of this administration," adding that she doesn't have confidence that Todd Blan…

World News · Latin America

Colombia on the brink: ELN guerrilla group prepares for return to war

As Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as president vowing a new military offensive, the country’s last leftwing rebels are getting ready to fight backAs the boat approached the…

World News · US/Israel vs Iran War

Israel indicts settler over death of Palestinian activist who worked on No Other Land

Yinon Levy charged with manslaughter in first exception this decade to culture of impunity for Israelis who kill Palestinians in the occupied West BankProsecutors in Israel have i…

WORLD NEWS
World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Former Popcorn Books Publisher Receives Suspended Sentence in LGBTQ+ ‘Extremism’ Trial

Dmitry Protopopov was among three senior managers arrested in May 2025 and charged with “extremism” following a 2023 ruling by Russia’s Supreme Court to outlaw the so-called “inte…

World News · Asia

Taiwan’s Missing Deterrent

Conventional deterrence alone overlooks the vector of conflict most likely to define a cross-strait crisis: civil defense.

World News · Europe

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact

Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.

World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Scientists create viruses with AI

US researchers have used artificial intelligence to design and create functional viruses that do not exist in nature for the first time Read Full Article at RT.com

World News · United States

Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in a sign of a wilting labor market

U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, and job gains for the two previous months were weaker than initially reported, according to a report Friday from the Labor Department.

World News · US/Israel vs Iran War

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign Nato-style defence pact amid deadly Houthi strikes in Yemen

Mecca joint defence agreement says an attack on one country will be deemed an attack on allWho are the Houthis – explained in 30 secondsSaudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have sign…

World News · Asia

China’s Military Is Now Using AI to Plan Strike Operations

What does that mean for the future of human control in war – including a war over Taiwan? 

World News · United States

US jobs unexpectedly fall in July as slow summer continues

Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July.

World News · Europe

Scramble to house hundreds camping in Rome heatwave after squat eviction

Officials try to find homes for residents as talks to save social assistance hub collapse amid government crackdownRome authorities are scrambling to find homes for hundreds of pe…

World News · Asia

How China Is Reordering Global Governance From Within

Beijing’s June white paper leaves the U.N.-centered architecture intact – but re-interprets the priorities. 

World News · Asia

No Wonderland: Alice’s Shameful Australian Aboriginal Camps

The conditions in and around Australia’s Aboriginal camps, such as the one where a 5-year-old girl was murdered in April, are shameful for one of the world’s wealthiest countries.

WORLD NEWS
World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Nationalist Rodina Party Sues to Disqualify Yabloko From State Duma Elections

Rodina leader Alexei Zhuravlyov accused Yabloko members of being traitors “who work for the West” and claimed his party had uncovered financial violations by Yabloko.

World News · Europe

Weather tracker: central and western Europe brace for more sweltering heat

High 30s celsius forecast for France, Spain and Italy next week, before affecting Germany, Poland and CzechiaAnother pulse of heat is expected to affect central and western Europe…

World News · US/Israel vs Iran War

Iran plots to deal Trump a blow in midterms by keeping him entangled in war

By dragging out talks, Tehran aims to damage the US president politically – but some fear a bruised and weakened Trump could lash backTehran has set out a protracted negotiating t…

World News · United States

Republican Lisa Murkowski opposes Todd Blanche nomination for US attorney general

Murkowski cited concerns over the “politicisation” of the Justice Department, putting Blanche's confirmation in jeopardy.

World News · United States

A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease

Over 1 million people a year die from diarrheal disease. Nearly half are kids under age 5. A new vaccine in trials offers great hope.

World News · Asia

Students seek safety during Thai school shooting – video

Students at a school in Thailand have described hearing gunshots from another building during a shooting on Friday morning. The attack in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi pro…

World News · Asia

India’s Climate Stress and the Solar Power Paradox

Rising demand will keep coal the backbone of India’s power grid in the coming years. This buys time for executing an energy transition, if India can see through its plans. 

World News · Africa

Editor of top Ethiopian independent news site seized by police, publisher says

Rights groups say this as part of a pattern of targeting news outlets - the government has not commented.

World News · United States

Trump targets birthright citizenship. And, Iran aims to ban U.S. from Strait of Hormuz

President Trump says he has signed two new orders targeting birthright citizenship. And, Iran is aiming to ban U.S. ships from the Strait of Hormuz.

World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Trump blasts Washington ‘ComPost’ as ‘treasonous’

US President Donald Trump slammed Washington ‘ComPost’ as ‘treasonous’ after a report focused on his alleged frustration with Pete Hegseth Read Full Article at RT.com