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Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collide off Istanbul

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Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collide off Istanbul

Location of the ship Alsu, off the coast of Istanbul. Source:marinetraffic.com Two ​Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided off Istanbul ‌in the Sea of Marmara on ​Wednesday (September 2, 2026) and contact ⁠has been lost with one of the ships, the Istanbul governor’s office ‌said. The Turkish-flagged Alsu, en route to the Aegean ‌port of Aliaga, and…

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After 286 days at sea, U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand

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After 286 days at sea, U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand

Personnel and aircraft on the deck of the U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln as it sails toward Laem Chabang Port before docking for a rest stop following a long deployment in the Middle East, in Chonburi province, Thailand, on September 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln…

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Woman killed in Times Square stabbing worked for Bank of America

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Woman killed in Times Square stabbing worked for Bank of America

The scene of an officer-involved shooting, in Times Square, New York City, U.S. | Photo Credit: Reuters The woman killed in a random stabbing in Times Square was a Bank of America employee, the bank confirmed on Tuesday (September 1, 2026). Police identified her and the attacker, who was killed in a confrontation with officers…

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Iran says 11 dead in U.S. strikes on its territory: state media

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Iran says 11 dead in U.S. strikes on its territory: state media

A screengrab from a video obtained from social media on September 1, shows a view shortly before what U.S. CENTCOM says was a U.S. strike on an Iranian military target. | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran said Wednesday (September 2, 2026) that U.S. strikes on its territory killed 11 people, state media reported, after a fresh…

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West Asia conflict LIVE updates: Iran says 11 dead in U.S. strikes on its territory

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West Asia conflict LIVE updates: Iran says 11 dead in U.S. strikes on its territory

Oil prices extend gains as U.S. and Iran trade fresh strikes Oil prices rose in early ‌trade, extending the previous session’s surge, as concerns over supply disruption intensified after the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, dimming hopes ⁠for a quick easing of tensions in the West Asia. Brent crude futures rose 75 cents, or…

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Apple Maps changes name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’

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Apple Maps changes name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’

Apple confirmed that U.S. users will see “Lake America” following a change to the body of water’s name ‌in the U.S. Geographic Names Information System. File. | Photo Credit: AP Apple changed the ​name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” on the web version ‌of its Apple Maps following U.S. President Donald Trump’s ​executive order…

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Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with Robinson facing potential death penalty

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Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with Robinson facing potential death penalty

The murder case against the Utah man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk last year is headed for trial, and the defendant could face the death penalty if he’s convicted. Utah District Judge Tony Graf on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) sided with prosecutors who said they had “overwhelming” evidence that suspect Tyler Robinson shot…

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Trump says he’s nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for permanent job

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Trump says he’s nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for permanent job

Hung Cao speaks during the Republican National Convention. | Photo Credit: AP President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) that he is nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job, giving the Navy combat veteran the nod as concerns have emerged that some sailors have been stretched to the limit during…

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World War II: India’s forgotten role in a global conflict

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World War II: India’s forgotten role in a global conflict

The years spanning the Second World War, from Germany’s invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, to Japan’s surrender on September 2, 1945, remain etched in history as a global conflict that lasted six years and involved millions of people across four continents. Approximately 85 million people lost their lives, most of them civilians, due…

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