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Attacks target fuel, energy sector, port infrastructure as Moscow, Kyiv trade long-range strikes A firefighter works at the site of a business centre hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 23, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Russia killed eight people in strikes on Ukraine’s industrial heartland and other frontline … Read more
[Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s finances were reviewed by the inspector general after Mr. Bessent incorrectly listed at least $100,000 of the stock, which was owned by his husband, as cash.
[The agency led by Dr. Mehmet Oz is proposing an end to weekly tracking of respiratory infections at the facilities where thousands of elderly residents died in the pandemic.
The chronic flouting of the time limit for speeches highlights a fundamental feature of the United Nations: It is made up of sovereign states that it cannot force to do anything.
Tim Latimer discusses pulling the Earth’s heat from the ground, and escaping partisan politics.
Indian actor credits parents’ blessings, support as constant anchor, dedicates honour to country’s Paralympians Indian actor Kartik Aaryan won his first National Film Award, receiving the Best Actor in a Leading Role honour for his performance in Chandu Champion. In a lengthy note shared on Instagram, Aaryan reflected on growing up in Gwalior as a … Read more
China’s Yu Zidi competes in the final of the 400m Individual Medley swimming event during the 2026 Asian Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. Photo: AFP BEIJING: China’s Yu Zidi made history last year aged 12 when she became the youngest-ever medallist at the swimming world championships. Now a teenager, she is dominating the Asian … Read more
The secretary general will lead the general secretariat of the alliance being established in Riyadh: FO Lt Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood. Photo: File The government on Wednesday appointed Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), as the first Secretary General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA), according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In a … Read more
A New York transplant surgeon’s experience waiting for a heart transplant laid bare the challenges of a system he had spent decades trying to fix.
Burnham defends sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank, terms two-state solution ‘best hope for peace’ British Prime Minister Andy Burnham addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Britain’s prime minister vowed Tuesday not to stand by as “horrific suffering” continues to … Read more