Geopolitics, diplomacy, societies and major international stories.
On September 18, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky launched a new diplomatic initiative, the C8, gathering seven Carpathian countries at an inaugural summit in Ukraine to strengthen cooperation, especially in security.
DR Congo's Court of Cassation sentenced former Justice Minister Constant Mutamba to ten years of forced labor for embezzling public funds linked to reparations for victims of illicit Ugandan activities.
In 2024, Russia built a secret kamikaze drone launch base in Orel oblast, now modernizing it to strengthen strikes on Kiev, reports RFI.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that more than 104,000 people have been displaced in Yemen amid ongoing fighting, especially along the west coast. The IOM calls for urgent action as humanitarian needs rise and aid workers face challenges.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Denmark and Greenland to strengthen the American military presence on the Arctic island, ensuring permanent U.S. security control and blocking adversaries.
A Russian airstrike hit a residential building in Sumy, eastern Ukraine, killing at least two people, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The region has been regularly targeted by Russian drones and missiles since 2022.
Saudi Arabia accuses pro-Iranian Houthi rebels of a drone attack on the holy city of Mecca, a claim denied by the Houthis. The conflict in Yemen has displaced over 112,000 people since early September, according to the UN.
Africa CDC challenges DR Congo authorities' claim that the Ebola epidemic peak was reached mid-August. Since May, over 3,500 deaths and 7,400 cases confirmed.
The Art Gallery of Ontario has opened a free gallery in Newmarket's historic Mulock House. Shaped by Her Hands brings together ten artists and shifts attention toward communities.
In Helsinki, Ericsson and Erillisverkot used 5G sites as distributed sensors to detect and track drones. The demonstration previews one of 6G's most important capabilities.
After seventeen remarkable seasons in Los Angeles, Gustavo Dudamel takes the musical and artistic direction of the New York Philharmonic. His arrival transcends symbolism: it aims to renew the sound, the audience, and the global ambition of the institution.
The Bank of Japan has raised its key interest rate to 1.25%, its highest level since 1995. Behind this historic figure, Tokyo sends a powerful signal to global markets, households, and investors.
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