US announces record seizure of drug precursors 'from China'
Washington [US], September 4: US federal prosecutor Jeanine Pirro announced on September 3 that the country had seized more than 300,000 kg of methamphetamine precursors...
Russia says it controls half of Kupiansk city, Ukraine denies
Moscow [Russia], September 4: On September 3, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that its army had taken control of "about 50%" of the city of...
Lisbon's Gloria Funicular derails, leaving 15 dead, 18 injured: media reports
Lisbon [Portugal], September 4: The Gloria Funicular, one of Lisbon's best-known tourist attractions, derailed and overturned on Wednesday evening, leaving 15 people dead and 18...
Bank of Slovenia expects inflation to ease in coming year
Ljubljana [Slovenia], September 4: Slovenia's inflation is projected to decline in the coming months and move closer to the European Central Bank's target of 2...
Singapore orders Meta to implement anti-scam measures or face possible fine
Singapore, September 4: Singapore police have ordered Meta (META.O), opens new tab to implement anti-scam measures against advertisements, accounts, profiles and business pages impersonating key...
UN pushes countries for new climate targets this month
New York [US], September 4: The United Nations urged countries on Wednesday to set more ambitious climate plans during this month, seeking to pressure major...
Putin tells Ukraine: End war via talks or I will end it...
Moscow [Russia], September 4: Russian President Vladimir Putin told Kyiv on Wednesday there was a chance to end the war in Ukraine via negotiations "if...
Florida plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including for schools
Florida [US], September 4: Florida plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including for children to attend schools, the state's surgeon general, Joseph Ladapo, announced...
Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah receives WFP representative to GCC
Ras Al Khaimah [UAE], September 4: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, received at Nad Al...
UAE condemns Israeli targeting of peacekeeping forces in Lebanon
Dubai [UAE], September 4: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the Israeli military's grenade attacks near the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)...
UN Chief 'seriously concerned' about Israeli attack on UNIFIL
New York [US], September 4: UN Chief Antonio Guterres denounced on Wednesday an Israeli attack near a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) contingent.
UN Secretary General 'profoundly saddened' by deadly floods in Pakistan
New York [US], September 4: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday voiced deep sorrow over the devastating floods in northern Pakistan, which have killed hundreds...
NATO to set up new command center near Russia
Moscow [Russia], September 3: A new NATO command center began operating in Finland on September 1, according to The Kyiv Independent news site today, September...
Close-up of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arriving in Beijing
Pyongyang [North Korea], September 3: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing by train this afternoon, September 2, according to KCNA...
New developments signal that the Russia-Ukraine conflict will continue?
Moscow [Russia], September 3: Ukraine predicts that Russia is about to launch a new major offensive, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has not reached an...
Vietnam in the Asia-Pacific economic picture
Hanoi [Vietnam], September 3: Responding to Thanh Nien on the sidelines of the Fitch On Vietnam 2025 event recently held in Ho Chi Minh City,...
Trump says US forces just shot down drug ship leaving Venezuela
Washington [US], September 3: US President Donald Trump said his country's forces had 'destroyed' a drug boat and killed 11 people from Venezuela.
Mysterious black bag thrown through White House window
Washington [US], September 3: Speaking about the video showing a black bag being thrown through a White House window, US President Donald Trump said the...
New ruling: Google doesn't have to sell Chrome browser
Washington [US], September 3: A US federal judge ruled on September 2 that Google is not forced to sell its Chrome browser, but must share...
UK to ban under-16s from buying energy drinks
London [UK], September 3: The UK government is planning to ban children under 16 from buying energy drinks amid concerns they cause obesity, sleep problems...
Gold surges, stocks fall as investors seek safety
Washington [US], September 3: Stock markets fell and gold prices hit a record high on September 2 as investors sought safe havens amid market turmoil.
Russia says open to talks with Ukraine, stresses 'new territorial realities'
Russia has launched a massive offensive against cities in western Ukraine, while Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said his country was open to talks but must...
OpenAI to add parental controls to ChatGPT next month
Washington [US], September 3: In response to a recent lawsuit filed by the parents of a teenager who died by suicide, OpenAI is introducing new...
Egypt welcomes Belgium's plan to recognise Palestinian State at UN
Cairo [Egypt], September 3: Egypt welcomed Belgium's announcement of its intention to recognise the State of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations...
Pope Leo to host Israel's Herzog at Vatican
Vatican [Italy], September 3: Pope Leo and Israeli President Isaac Herzog have agreed to meet at the Vatican but there was disagreement over whose idea...
Brazil Supreme Court trial of Bolsonaro nears verdict
Brasilia [Brazil], September 3: The landmark trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro entered its final phase as the Supreme Court began hearing closing arguments.
New quake shakes devastated Afghan region as death toll exceeds 1,400
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 3: An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 shook southeastern Afghanistan, sparking fears of further damage and destruction almost two days after a large...