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Russia holds parliamentary vote in regions seized from Ukraine during war

Residents of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia are voting for the first time in a Russian parliamentary election, while Kyiv has denounced the polls as illegal

Why oil prices have avoided worst-case surge as Iran war enters sixth month

Oil markets remain volatile six months into the conflict, but prices have stayed below dire forecasts as China's energy strategy provides a buffer and Xi prepares to visit Trump

Trump says son will repay Russian oligarch amid wedding party controversy

Trump said his son Donald Trump Jr. told him he was repaying the Russian businessman, while a person familiar with the matter also confirmed a repayment but gave no details

Afghanistan warns Pakistan of 'crushing response' to any military strikes

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Kabul has the right to defend its territory, rejecting Islamabad's allegations that Afghan soil is used by militants

Trump to welcome Xi at airport when China's leader comes for US state visit

Xi Jinping will meet Donald Trump at the White House next week for high-stakes talks, with Trump set to welcome the Chinese president at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday

Trump reaches deal with Denmark to build US military presence in Greenland

The agreement, which still requires parliamentary approval, keeps Greenland under Danish sovereignty while allowing the US to expand its military presence and address security concerns

White House press group condemns Trump's move to bar CNN, MS NOW, Politico

WHCA president Jacqui Heinrich said excluding the three outlets from White House access amounts to a "ban on the free press" after Trump accused them of fake news

UN appoints US official Luke Lindberg as World Food Program chief

Lindberg, currently a US agriculture official, will replace Cindy McCain as WFP executive director as the UN agency faces funding cuts while millions confront acute hunger

Iran war's cost grows to $43.6 bn, weapons bill hits $28.1 bn: US military

US Central Command's latest estimate puts the conflict's cost through September 3 at $43.6 billion, up from $38 billion through August 1, according to the CBO

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill, opens door to new tariffs on oil buyers

The new law gives Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian energy, including India and China, as Washington seeks to pressure Moscow

Paramount, states may settle Warner Bros. deal case as soon as this weekend

Terms under discussion include independent monitoring of CNN's content and commitments on theatrical releases as Paramount seeks to clear a key hurdle to its $110 billion acquisition

US-Greenland deal to be signed next week, needs Parl approval: Denmark

Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen said the agreement recognises Greenland and Denmark's sovereignty and territorial integrity and upholds the right to self-determination

Anthropic quietly sets up biology lab as it ramps up AI drug programme

At a time when fears of AI are gripping the public, the startup has built a wet lab, or place for physical experiments, in the San Francisco Bay Area

16 policemen among 21 killed in suicide blast at mosque in northwest Pak

According to police, an attacker rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the mosque premises, following which an exchange of fire with armed militants took place.

India, Nepal discuss ways to facilitate legitimate trade and transit

The India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Control Unauthorised Trade was held here on September 16-17, 2026

PM Modi, UAE Prez discuss West Asia, strategic partnership in phone call

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received a telephone call from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the two leaders exchanged views on West Asia

Saudi Aramco halts crude supplies to Indian refiners after pipeline attack

The East-West pipeline was shut after drone attacks, disrupting a key Saudi supply route as crude flows from the Gulf region remain under pressure

Nepal flash floods death toll crosses 1400, over 6,100 people still missing

Six bodies were recovered from a tunnel at Nepal's Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project as rescue teams continued searching for missing people

Nestle weighing all options after Kremlin moves to seize Russia business

The maker of Nescafe coffee and KitKat chocolates said it took note of the decision, announced in a presidential decree on Thursday, and was assessing the situation

Aramco to boost exports from Hormuz to 60 million bbl in Sept, Oct: Traders

Chinese ​and South Korean refiners are among the top buyers of the spot supplies, while some volumes will be ‌going to India and ​Japan