Houthis seize Red Sea’s Hanish Islands, sparking coalition condemnation
The Houthi militia announced on Monday that it had taken control of the Hanish Islands, a small archipelago in the Red Sea roughly 150 kilometres off Yemen
Houthis launch offensive toward Marib and Taiz, intensifying Yemen conflict
Heavy fighting erupted on Tuesday as Yemen’s Houthi forces pushed toward the cities of Marib and Taiz, both under the control of the internationally recogn
Ghana’s Battalion 92 Ends Year‑Long UNIFIL Deployment, Returns Home in November
The Ghana Army announced on Tuesday that Battalion 92 of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) will conclude its twelve‑month deployment and
Panguna mine attack injures workers, causes extensive damage.
An armed assault on the Panguna copper mine in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, left several workers injured and caused extensive damage to the site’s infra
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Police Rescue Eight Forced Recruits from CJNG Clinic, Seize Drugs, Weapons
Law enforcement agents in the Mexican state of Jalisco rescued eight people who authorities say were forcibly recruited by the Jalisco New Generation Carte
Turkey Police Arrest 162, Detain 63 in Raids on LGBTQ+ Groups
Turkish police carried out a series of coordinated raids across several provinces on Friday, detaining at least 63 people and arresting 162 suspects in con
Kosovo Assembly Approves Kurti Cabinet, Opposition Plans Court Challenge
On Thursday, the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo declared itself constituted, a ceremony led by acting president and speaker Albulena Haxhiu. The sessio
Sweden's Election Narrows to One-Seat Margin Between Kristersson and Andersson
Swedish voters went to the polls on Sunday, 12 September, to elect all 349 seats in the Riksdag, the nation’s unicameral parliament. The election, which w
Ukraine President Imposes Ten-Year Sanctions on Former Press Secretary and Nine Others
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he would impose a ten‑year sanctions package on his former press secretary, Iuliia Mend
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Panguna mine attack injures workers, causes extensive damage.
An armed assault on the Panguna copper mine in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, left several workers injured and caused extensive damage to the site’s infra
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Antonelli Takes First Spanish Grand Prix Victory at New Madrid Circuit
Kimi Antonelli secured the first win at the Spanish Grand Prix, taking the checkered flag at the newly built Madring circuit in Madrid on Sunday. The Itali
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U.S. Women’s Basketball Team Wins 2024 World Cup, Defeats France 97‑79.
The United States women’s national basketball team secured the 2024 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup title by defeating France 97–79 in the final played o
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US Women’s Basketball Team Wins 2023 World Cup, Stewart Named MVP
The 2023 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup concluded in Sydney on Saturday, with the United States taking the gold medal and American guard Breanna Stewart
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Zverev Wins First US Open Title, Defeating Rookie Ben Shelton
Alexander Zverev captured the men’s singles crown at the 2026 US Open, defeating American rookie Ben Shelton in the final on September 10 in New York. The
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India Women’s Cricket Team Wins Asia Cup, Declines Trophy from Pakistani Official
India’s women’s cricket team clinched its eighth Asia Cup title on Sunday after a decisive 72‑run victory over Sri Lanka in the final held in Colombo. In
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Kobani Arrests Follow Kurdish Killing, Prison Fire Claims Seven Lives
Residents were arrested yesterday in Kobani, a town in northeastern Syria, after a wave of rioting erupted following the killing of a Kurdish citizen. The
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Thirteen Dead in Kholmogorsky District Minibus Crash on R200 Highway
A collision in the remote Kholmogorsky District of Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia, on Tuesday evening resulted in thirteen deaths and eight injuries, according
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