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Trump reiterates that he sees Iran war ending after U.S. midterm elections

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U.S. President Donald Trump. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump ​reiterated on Sunday ‌(September 13, 2026) that he expected the ​Iran war to ⁠end this year, possibly just after midterm elections ‌due in the United States in November, ‌resulting in a ‌drop ⁠in oil prices. “Iran ⁠will end right after – maybe before…

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Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ+, HIV support groups

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Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ+, HIV support groups

Riot police, with a rainbow flag in the background, chase LGBT rights activists as they try to gather for a pride parade, which was banned by the governorship, in Istanbul, Turkey. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Turkish authorities cracked down on multiple LGBTQ+ groups and individuals early Sunday morning (September 13, 2026), detaining dozens of…

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China outlines AI, smart manufacturing vision for BRICS

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China outlines AI, smart manufacturing vision for BRICS

The proposal from Beijing comes against the backdrop of China’s push to offer its AI platforms and smart manufacturing know-how to emerging countries and its trade and technology war with the U.S. | Photo Credit: AFP Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday (September 13, 2026) called on the BRICS countries to “rally the Global South”…

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Israeli strike kills two people in Gaza, medics say

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Israeli strike kills two people in Gaza, medics say

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters An Israeli airstrike on Sunday (September 13, 2026) killed at least two ​Palestinians in a vehicle and ‌wounded 13 others in the Gaza Strip, ​medical staff said. The strike ⁠in the Tel Al-Hawa neighbourhood in western Gaza City left the vehicle mangled, ‌according to footage…

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World without rules is like crossroads without traffic lights: Chinese President Xi

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World without rules is like crossroads without traffic lights: Chinese President Xi

The BRICS should leverage its close ties with emerging markets and Global South to safeguard supply chains, and foster a large integrated market, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday (September 13, 2026) as he proposed a five-point initiative to boost trade, manufacturing, investment, and technology cooperation. In an address at the concluding session of…

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Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government

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Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government

Swedes were voting in a closely fought election on Sunday (September 13, 2026) that will either bring a far-right party ​into government for the first time or shift the country back towards the liberalism it has long been ⁠known for. Sweden’s centre-left opposition holds a narrow lead over the ruling right-wing bloc ahead of the…

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Philippine ferry fire victims may take months to identify, authorities say

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Philippine ferry fire victims may take months to identify, authorities say

The assessment came a day after ​rescuers recovered 41 additional remains from the ferry, raising the death toll to 76 and leaving 13 people unaccounted ⁠for. File | Photo Credit: AP Authorities in the Philippines said on Sunday (September 13, 2026) it could take ​weeks or months to identify the victims of a ferry ⁠fire…

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Nepal flash floods: Rescue teams clear 70 metres of debris in tunnel as they close in on six trapped workers

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Nepal flash floods: Rescue teams clear 70 metres of debris in tunnel as they close in on six trapped workers

The Nepali Army conducts a search-and-rescue operation inside the Chilime Hydropower Station tunnel days after deadly flash floods and mudslides in Nepal’s Rasuwa district on September 10, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP Rescue operations are continuing at Nepal’s Chilime hydropower project, where six workers are believed to be trapped inside a tunnel, with Indian and…

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India sends first consignment of Bailey bridge components to flood-hit Nepal

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India sends first consignment of Bailey bridge components to flood-hit Nepal

India has sent the first consignment of components for a 70-metre Bailey bridge to Nepal to help restore connectivity in the flood-affected Betrawati area, the Indian envoy in Kathmandu said. | Photo Credit: X/@navsri6619 India has sent the first consignment of components for a 70-metre Bailey bridge to Nepal to help restore connectivity in the…

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