Friday · September 18, 2026 Vol. I · No. 260
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‘Unconditional’ friendship with US is over – Merz US court sentences ex-Syrian official who ran notorious ‘punishment wing’ to 60 years Bills take 7-0 lead on Josh Allen's 1-yard run Seahawks Week 2 Thursday injury report: Emmanwori still limited, Bradford adds hip injury Sean McVay "hopeful" Aaron Donald will play this week Almost 50 dead in Nigeria after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol Energy committee opposes export limit despite looming risk of natural gas shortage Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia signs with Cincinnati until mid-2027 ‘Unconditional’ friendship with US is over – Merz US court sentences ex-Syrian official who ran notorious ‘punishment wing’ to 60 years Bills take 7-0 lead on Josh Allen's 1-yard run Seahawks Week 2 Thursday injury report: Emmanwori still limited, Bradford adds hip injury Sean McVay "hopeful" Aaron Donald will play this week Almost 50 dead in Nigeria after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol Energy committee opposes export limit despite looming risk of natural gas shortage Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia signs with Cincinnati until mid-2027

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World News · Africa

Moroccan king's letter confirms naming of major highway in honour of Trump

The highway enters Western Sahara, a disputed territory that Morocco claims sovereignty over.

World News · United States

Todd Blanche rescinds 'anti-weaponization fund'. And, Trump calls off striking Iran

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds President Trump's anti-weaponization fund ahead of his confirmation hearing. And, the president calls off strikes on Iran over a pote…

World News · Asia

Is Islamic Extremism Taking Over Bangladesh?

Two years after Sheikh Hasina's ouster, what is the role of Islamist movements in Bangladesh?

World News · Africa

Hundreds flee fighting in northern Ethiopia as fears rise of return to civil war

There are concerns of a full-scale conflict once again as a peace deal has not been fully implemented.

World News · Asia

Pakistan Wields Iron Fist Against Protesters in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir

Last week, Pakistani Defense Minister Khwaja Asif described protesters “as enemies like India."

World News · United States

Blanche formally withdraws Trump fund plan, ahead of AG confirmation vote

Two Republican senators wanted a written guarantee that Trump would not revive a controversial proposal.

World News · United States

What would it take to get peptides on the shelf?

An FDA advisory panel recently voted to green-light some popular peptides. The decision brought enormous attention to the market for these products — and concerns about the unregu…

World News · Africa

Ex-refugee's 'full circle' Commonwealth Games win

Cyrille Tchatchet II is "very proud and honoured" to represent England and take home a silver medal.

World News · United States

Washington state wildfires force 60,000 people to evacuate homes

Videos from Spokane - the second most populus city in Washington - show huge plumes of smoke and roaring fires close to nearby houses.

World News · Europe

Romanian navy blows up rock in Danube to redirect water to nuclear plant – video

Romanian naval forces carried out a controlled explosion to divert a large volume of water to the Old Danube and the Cernavodă nuclear power plant to help with its cooling. Romani…

World News · Africa

Sudan army drone strike on court session kills 35, rights group says

The army has not commented on claims that civilians died in the attack on a paramilitary-held village.

World News · Europe

Russia blames Ukraine for deadly restaurant bombing in Moscow

Foreign ministry accuses Kyiv of carrying out attack reports say may have been aimed at air force chiefEurope live – latest updatesRussia has blamed Ukraine for a bombing at a res…

World News · United States

Rare photos of ex-Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi give her family hope

Kim Aris, son of Aung San Suu Kyi, told NPR that photographs of his mother meeting a foreign official gave him "a reason to hope" for the first time since the military coup that o…

World News · Asia

Uzbekistan’s Nuclear Power Plant Project Advances

Officials say that the first small modular reactor of Uzbekistan’s nuclear power plant project is to be commissioned in 2029.

World News · Asia

12 Asian Countries Subject to Finalized US Visa Bond Program

The program, which launched as a pilot in August 2025, is now permanent and at present affects the citizens of 50 countries.

World News · United States

The DOJ is increasingly charging ICE protesters with criminal conspiracy

The Justice Department is using federal conspiracy charges to sweep up ICE protesters. Some legal experts worry the agency is casting too wide a net to prosecute political activis…

World News · United States

Over 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP

SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes.

World News · United States

For Republicans planning post-Trump future, one race in Washington is worth watching

The primary to replace Rep. Dan Newhouse is a rare opportunity for Washington's Republicans to seek federal office. Candidates representing different wings of the party are testin…

World News · United States

Bedbugs, bad Wi-Fi: Federal workers say forced summer relocations have been chaos

Federal agencies are rushing to move hundreds of workers into new buildings. Employees say the moves are significantly disrupting their work.

World News · Asia

Two workers killed in blast after re-entering quake-hit Japan mall on boss' order

The two women's employer has apologised for sending them back to Aeon Mall to secure cash.

World News · Europe

Weather tracker: Austria breaks heat records as Japan braces for Typhoon Dolphin

Soaring temperatures continue to sweep parts of Europe, while Okinawa faces powerful winds and storm surgesEurope live – latest updatesUnbearable, record-breaking heat has dominat…

World News · Europe

Central and southern Europe brace for heatwave – Europe live

Temperatures forecast to reach 37C in Budapest and Vienna as Hungary switches off vital nuclear plant with falling water levels in Danube affecting cooling capabilitiesThe latest …

World News · United States

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

President Trump announced a proposed disarmament deal with Hamas last week. Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday evening killed at least 17 people, including children, in Gaz…

World News · Asia

Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years

Photos newly released by Myanmar's military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official.