Geopolitics, diplomacy, societies and major international stories.
Weakened by regional electoral defeats to far-right and radical left parties, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed on September 21 his commitment to maintain his coalition with the Social Democrats, citing Germany's democratic future.
The National Assembly has begun a special committee review of the comprehensive law proposal against gender-based and sexual violence. The government aims to enact it before Emmanuel Macron's term ends, while associations fear parliamentary delays.
Indonesia has been battling its most intense forest fires in eleven years, affecting Sumatra and Borneo. The toxic smoke spreads across neighboring countries. International aid is underway, according to RFI.
Majed Bamya, Deputy Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the UN, regrets Mahmoud Abbas's absence at the UN General Assembly and calls for concrete measures one year after France recognized Palestine.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have struck Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh for the first time using missiles and drones, igniting a fire near the main airport. This marks an escalation in the Yemen conflict.
The US and Denmark have announced a security agreement on Greenland, ending a diplomatic dispute sparked by Donald Trump's threat to seize the territory. Denmark retains sovereignty, while the US can develop a significant military presence and block adversaries from establishing bases.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan affirmed on September 19 that Turkey is prepared to support Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, based on the Mecca Pact.
Jakarta, often ranked among the world's most polluted cities, closes key roads every Sunday morning from 6 to 10 AM for a car free day, allowing pedestrians and families to enjoy the usually congested city center.
RFI reports an exceptional discovery in a cave in southwestern China of Denisovan fossils, ancient Asian cousins of Neanderthals, alongside stone tools. This world-first sheds new light on their daily life and abilities.
Russia's parliamentary election enters its final day, marked by the war in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin's United Russia party is expected to keep its majority in a political system with limited opposition, according to France 24.
Morocco renews all 395 seats of its House of Representatives on September 23 under a reformed electoral framework, with changes to candidacies, political financing, and representation of women and youth. Parties must address issues like purchasing power, employment, education, and health to rebuild political trust.
NASA has selected SpaceX to launch StarBurst no earlier than 2028. The small gamma-ray observatory will connect light with gravitational waves to read neutron-star mergers more clearly.
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