Asian Development Outlook September Update: Asia’s Economic Outlook in Focus
The Asian Development Bank’s Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2026 continues to provide a detailed assessment of economic conditions across Asia...
Canberra Police Chase Ends With Suspect Found Hiding in Stormwater Drain
Canberra, Australia — September 21, 2026: A police pursuit in Canberra ended in an unusual arrest after an 18-year-old man...
OECD Inflation Remains Broadly Stable as Energy Prices Stay Elevated
Paris: Inflation across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) remained broadly stable in July 2026, but persistent pressure...
Ganjam Cyber Police Bust Alleged Online Betting Fraud Network, Three Arrested
Ganjam, Odisha — September 21, 2026: Cybercrime investigators in Odisha's Ganjam district have uncovered an alleged online betting fraud network,...
The Sunflower World Map: How Production Reshaped the Globe in 2016
A map of the world can look completely different when countries are resized according to what they produce rather than...
Flávio Bolsonaro Intensifies Criticism of Alexandre de Moraes After Private Jet Video Emerges
Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has intensified his public criticism of Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes after a...
Macron Highlights Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon as a Gateway Between France and North America
French President Emmanuel Macron has used his visit to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to highlight the French territory’s economic potential and its position...
Nine Suspected Robbers Arrested After Separate Police Encounters Across Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan — September 21, 2026: Police in Karachi have arrested nine people described by authorities as suspected robbers after...
Veeramani POCSO Case: Tamil Nadu Police Intensify Probe as Eight Survivors Record Statements
The investigation into the high-profile POCSO case involving Tamil Nadu businessman R Veeramani has entered a wider phase, with authorities...
Mystery Deepens After Braids of 10 Girls Are Cut While They Sleep at Andhra Pradesh Hostel
A disturbing incident at a residential girls’ school hostel in Andhra Pradesh has raised questions over student safety after the...
Global Computer Device Exports Surge to $774.8 Billion in 2025 as Asia Dominates the Supply Chain
The global computer-device trade reached a remarkable US$774.8 billion in 2025, highlighting the enormous scale of the international electronics and...
Fatal Shooting at Zuurfontein Intersection: Police Investigate Killing of 31-Year-Old Man
Kempton Park, Gauteng — September 21, 2026 Police in Kempton Park are investigating the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man...
10-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Sexually Assaulted in Delhi’s Sadar Bazaar, Shopkeeper Arrested
A disturbing case of alleged sexual assault involving a 10-year-old girl has been reported from Delhi’s Sadar Bazaar area. Police...
China’s New Beihai Jiu 151 Joins Maritime Rescue Fleet
China has added a newly built medium-sized marine rescue vessel to its national maritime emergency-response fleet, strengthening rescue capabilities in...
54-Year-Old Man Arrested in Limpopo Over Alleged Rape of 9-Year-Old Girl
Limpopo, South Africa — September 21, 2026:Police in South Africa's Limpopo province have arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with...
Rubio, Motegi and Cho Hyun Set for Trilateral Talks in New York as Security and Economic Issues Take Center Stage
NEW YORK, September 21, 2026: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and South Korean Foreign...
Hong Kong Customs Seizes 535 Kg of Suspected Cannabis in Record Sea-Smuggling Case
Hong Kong, September 21, 2026:Hong Kong authorities have uncovered what officials describe as the city's largest-ever seaborne cannabis trafficking case...
Ukraine Launches Major Long-Range Strike on Moscow Region as Russia Concludes State Duma Vote
September Ukraine carried out its largest reported combined missile-and-drone strike package against strategic targets in Moscow Oblast during the night...
NDLEA Officer Dies in River Ethiope During Pursuit of Suspected Drug Offender in Delta State
Delta State, Nigeria — September 21, 2026:A drug enforcement operation in Nigeria’s Delta State turned tragic after an officer of...
International Day of Peace 2026: Why Investing in Peace Matters for a Shared Future
September 21, 2026: The world marks the International Day of Peace today, providing an opportunity to reflect on the importance...
At Least Nine Killed in Fresh Attacks Across Nigeria’s Plateau State
Plateau State, Nigeria — September 21, 2026:At least nine people have been killed in a series of separate attacks reported...
U.S. Expands Lower Drug Pricing to Medicaid Programs Across All 50 States
Washington: The White House has announced an expansion of its Most Favored Nation (MFN) drug-pricing policy to Medicaid programmes across...
NASA Confirms Successful Arrival of Progress 96 Cargo Ship at International Space Station
Washington: A Russian Progress 96 cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on September 19, delivering essential...
U.S. Expands Visa Screening Measures as State Department Announces New Applicant Vetting Policy
Washington: The United States has announced expanded screening and vetting measures for certain visa applicants, introducing additional scrutiny as part...
UNESCO Deepens Global Push for Ethical AI as Countries Seek Common Rules for Emerging Technology
Paris: UNESCO is intensifying international cooperation on artificial intelligence as governments, researchers and technology stakeholders examine how AI can be...
U.S. Department of Defense Launches Secure Space Network to Expand Access to Classified Defense Work
Washington: The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the launch of a new Secure Space Network, an initiative designed to...
IMF Warns Lebanon Faces Deep Economic Pressure as Reform Efforts Continue
Washington/Beirut: Lebanon’s economy continues to face severe pressure amid regional security developments, high inflation, infrastructure damage and significant displacement, according...
Odisha T20 League CM Trophy 2026 Launched at Barabati Stadium to Discover Rural Cricket Talent
Cuttack, Odisha | September Odisha has taken another step toward strengthening grassroots sports with the launch of the Odisha T20...
Greece Leads 2026 Global Beach Destinations List, India Secures 19th Place
New Delhi, September Greece has emerged at the top of a global list of beach travel destinations for 2026, while...
World Bank Highlights Urgent Need for Better Budget Planning to Tackle Global Water Crisis
Washington: The World Bank has highlighted the growing importance of stronger public financial planning as countries face increasing pressure to...
Lusophone Africa Investment Forum Set to Bring Investors and Decision-Makers Together in Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde, September 20 The second Lusophone Africa Investment Forum is scheduled to take place on October 26 and 27,...
ILO Highlights New Global Rules for Platform Work as Technology Reshapes Jobs
Geneva: The International Labour Organization (ILO) is placing the changing nature of work at the centre of its engagement with...
FAO Global Conference to Advance One Health Action Across Agrifood Systems
Rome, September 2The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is set to convene the Global Conference for...
ESA and Pokémon Join Forces for Europe-Wide Space Exhibition Featuring Astronaut Pikachu
Paris: The European Space Agency (ESA) and The Pokémon Company International have launched a new collaboration combining space science with...
ONGC Invites Expressions of Interest for Project Management Consultants for Construction Projects
New Delhi, September Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified and experienced...
NATO Chiefs of Defence Discuss Stronger Defence Capabilities, Innovation and Support for Ukraine
Copenhagen: NATO’s senior military leadership has concluded a two-day Military Committee Conference in Copenhagen, where the alliance’s 32 Chiefs of...
WHO Highlights Need for Child-Friendly Cancer Medicines
Geneva, September Children undergoing cancer treatment can face challenges when medicines are designed primarily for adults. Large tablets, unpleasant-tasting liquids...
UNICEF Warns Renewed Conflict in Yemen Deepens Humanitarian Crisis for Millions of Children
Amman: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that renewed hostilities in Yemen are creating severe humanitarian challenges for...
OECD Blue Sky Forum 2026 Brings Experts Together to Discuss the Future of Science and Innovation Policy
Paris, September Experts from different sectors gathered this week at the 2026 OECD Blue Sky Forum to discuss how new...
WHO Highlights Global Health Workforce Challenges as Countries Face Growing Demand for Medical Services
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new analysis highlighting major challenges facing the global health workforce, including...