The British government indicated plans to announce comprehensive measures addressing settlement expansion in the occupied territories.
Month: September 2026
Grand Canyon flash flood triggers emergency evacuation as search teams seek missing hikers
Torrential downpours in Arizona swept popular hiking trails, leaving emergency teams searching for unaccounted individuals.
Death toll surpasses 1,000 in catastrophic Himalayan flash floods along Nepal-China border
Search and rescue efforts continued in central Nepal as mudslides buried villages and disabled over 11 hydroelectric power stations.
Russian strikes destroy 12 million textbooks across Ukraine ahead of academic year
Ukrainian authorities reported extensive cultural and educational property destruction from persistent missile and drone barrages.
US brings Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov back to G20 discussions amid European pushback
Bilateral and multilateral engagements with Russia’s finance chief drew formal objections from several European delegations.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns Iran’s economy faces severe strain under sanctions
Addressing reporters at G20 meetings, Treasury Secretary Bessent highlighted escalating fiscal pressures confronting Tehran’s economy.
G20 finance ministers conclude talks with statement urging safe navigation through Strait of Hormuz
A joint G20 financial communique emphasized unhindered maritime energy transport, despite procedural objections raised by China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping calls on SCO member states to prioritize regional security
At the Bishkek summit, President Xi stressed collective security cooperation and stability across member nations amid rising global friction.
Russian defense ministry claims over 500 Ukrainian drones intercepted across 18 regions
Moscow reported shooting down hundreds of Ukrainian drones, including strikes causing fires near the Ust-Luga oil and gas terminal.
Russian air assault strikes Kyiv and Odesa regions in extensive 12-hour bombardment
A barrage of missiles and long-range drones struck residential and railway infrastructure in Kyiv, claiming multiple civilian lives.