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Sep 12, 2025
New York [US], September 12: The United States commemorated the victims of the September 11 attacks on Thursday, with events held in Washington and New York to mark the 24th anniversary of the terrorist plot.
Israel kills dozens in Gaza as Amnesty warns of 'unlawful' displacement
300 S Koreans released from US detention centre
Jordanian UN staffer released by Yemen's Houthis
Prince Harry brings UK trip to a close with Diana award visit in central London
White House tightens security after Kirk killing
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U.S. authorities find rifle, release photos in hunt for killer of Charlie Kirk
Washington DC [US], September 12: U.S. investigators said on Thursday they had found the bolt-action rifle they believed was used to kill the influential conservative...
North Korea leader's daughter likely successor
Pyongyang [North Korea], September 12: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have solidified the status of his daughter Kim Ju Ae as his...
Cuba's electrical grid collapses in nationwide blackout
Havana [Cuba], September 12: Communist Cuba's national power grid collapsed for the fourth time in less than a year causing a nationwide blackout, authorities said.
Korea adds 166,000 jobs in August
Sep 11, 2025
Seoul [South Korea], September 11: The Republic of Korea added nearly 170,000 jobs in August, but employment losses continued in the manufacturing and construction sectors,...
Kuwait crude oil up to $71.89 pb
Kuwait City [Kuwait], September 11: Kuwait crude oil rose 52 cents during Tuesday's trading to reach US$71.89 per barrel (pb) compared with US$71.37 pb the...
EU Commission chief to propose new measures to address Gaza crisis
Gaza City [Gaza], September 11: The European Commission will propose sanctioning extremist Israeli ministers and a partial suspension of the European Union's association agreement with...
EU expresses solidarity with Qatar after Israeli airstrike
Brussels [Belgium], September 11: The European Union has denounced the Israeli airstrike on Doha, stressing that it constitutes a breach of international law and Qatar's...
Scientists tap fresh water hiding under sea
Denver [Colorado], September 11: Scientists have uncovered what is believed to be a vast, hidden freshwater aquifer stretching along the US East Coast, from New...
Egypt's core inflation eases to 10.7% in August: CBE
Cairo [Egypt], September 11: Egypt's annual core consumer price index (CPI) inflation eased to 10.7% in August 2025, down from 11.6% in July, the Central...
Multilateral development banks hit record $137 billion in climate finance last year
Luxembourg, September 11: Multilateral development banks (MDBs) delivered a record $137 billion in global climate finance last year - a 10% increase that underscores the growing scale of international climate investment. The majority of this funding flowed to low- and middle-income economies, according to a report published today by the European Investment Bank (EIB) with participation from other MDBs, including the African Development Bank Group (AfDB).
WFP's school feeding programmes reach 23.5 million children in MENA
US highlights its priorities at 80th Session of UNGA
Poland summons Russian envoy after 'unprecedented attack' on territory
Gaza City deaths mount as families decide whether to flee or stay
35 killed as Israel attacks Yemen's capital Sanaa
EU chief von der Leyen calls for 'drone wall' to deter Putin
Deadly flooding hits Indonesia's Bali; tourists and residents evacuated
Almost 200 arrested across France amid anti-austerity blockades
UK PM Starmer and Israeli president clash during 'tough' meeting
NASA rover finds potential sign of ancient life
