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Russia: Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow kills 2
An oil refinery was hit in one of the largest attacks so far on the Russian capital, as the country holds a parliamentary election. Meanwhile, at least four people were killed in Russian strikes in Ukraine's Kyiv region.
Newsom blocks other states' National Guard troops from California - USA Today
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that would ban other states from deploying National Guard troops in California without permission, amid fears that President Donald Trump would deploy troops at polling stations during November’s midterms.
RT News - September 19 2026 (09:00 MSK)
The Russian President issues a warning to the West, saying leaders there are ignoring the concerns of their people - all in the name of fueling tensions with Moscow. Regions which joined the Russian Federation in 2022 - vote in the country's parliamentary elections for the first ...
Two civilians killed as Ukraine launches 1,600 drones to disrupt elections – Moscow
FILE PHOTO. © Getty Images / Anadolu via Getty Images Two civilians were killed and several others, including two children, were injured in Moscow Region during a powerful Ukrainian drone raid that was aimed at derailing Russia’s parliamentary elections, local officials said.
Meeting between Iran and Gulf states on Hormuz postponed; Oman cites need for consensus - The Business Times
[ADEN/DUBAI] Middle East diplomacy appeared to falter heading into Monday (Sep 14) with the postponement of a meeting between Iran and other Gulf powers, while attacks around the region’s two most important oil transit routes deepened concern over global energy supplies.
President dismisses problems with Baku - Hürriyet
President dismisses problems with Baku Hürriyet
Erdogan: "Turkish Government has declared 2005 as African Year - Hürriyet
Erdogan: "Turkish Government has declared 2005 as African Year Hürriyet
Analysis: Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks
Image source, EPAByAnthony ZurcherNorth America correspondentPublished19 September 2026President Donald Trump has infused his ongoing feud with the White House press with a new level of acrimony.
German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
Image source, Getty ImagesByJessica ParkerBerlin correspondentPublished34 minutes agoLocal elections are taking place in two German states on Sunday which could increase the political pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Party leaders to negotiate coalition in BARMM Parliament - Rappler
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MPs are heading back to Parliament Hill. Here's what to watch this sitting
MPs are heading back to Parliament Hill on Monday to pick up where they left off in June. Here are some key things to watch this fall sitting.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz under pressure ahead of German state elections
Polling stations have opened for two German regional elections that could impact Chancellor Friedrich Merz's hold on power
North Korea launches ballistic missile off east coast, Japan says
North Korea has launched a short-range ballistic missile into the sea off the east coast of the peninsula, Japan’s defence ministry has said, amid an escalation in weapons testing from the country.
Trump extends push for $100,000 H-1B visas by another year - Prothom Alo English
An H-1B visa application form beside the US flag. 22 September 2025.ReutersPresident Donald Trump has extended an executive order that would impose a fee of USD 100,000 for H-1B non-immigrant visas by another year, the White House said on Friday.
Complete Ring Road works by December, says Minister Janardhan Reddy
The Minister noted that the completion of the Ring Road would provide a permanent solution to the ever-increasing traffic problems in Banaganapalle town
Nearly 800 families struggle to enter their homes in Parvatipuram-Manyam district
As part of the developmental works, the officials removed steps, ramps of houses and encroachments on drainage eight months ago; now people face difficulty moving in and out of their houses
BJP-RSS have hollowed out the education system, Rahul Gandhi standing with students: Congress
Rahul Gandhi told participants in Indore that the ‘system’ fears students who ask questions, while Jairam Ramesh said the BJP-RSS have corrupted education