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- 1UNRWA excluded from Gaza plan under Board of Peace●‘No role for UNRWA in Gaza’: Does the Board of Peace toe Israeli lines?
The Board of Peace, the body overseeing Gaza's postwar arrangements, has indicated UNRWA will have no role in the territory's future administration. Critics, including Al Jazeera commentary, argue the decision mirrors Israeli positions that have long sought the agency's removal, raising questions about Palestinian service provision and international neutrality in reconstruction.
- 2Russian drones kill five across Ukrainian regions, officials say●Russian drones kill two in market outside Kyiv, three others in different regions, officials say
Russian drones struck a market outside Kyiv, killing two people, while three others died in attacks across different Ukrainian regions, according to Ukrainian officials. The overnight drone assault is the latest in a series of aerial attacks on Ukrainian towns and infrastructure as the war grinds on. The deaths drew fresh attention to the continuing toll on civilians.
- 3Sudan's Burhan vows to defeat RSF no matter how long it takes▼Sudan's Burhan vows to defeat RSF 'no matter how long it takes' - War in Sudan - World
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has pledged to defeat the Rapid Support Forces 'no matter how long it takes', underlining that Sudan's devastating war shows no sign of ending. The paramilitary RSF has been fighting the army since April 2023, displacing millions and creating one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
- 4Qatar's Emir tells Israel to 'stop crying anti-Semitism' at UN●Qatar Emir WARNS Israel: ‘Stop Crying Anti-Semitism’ | FIERY UN Speech EXPOSES Gaza Crisis
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani delivered a fiery speech at the United Nations addressing the Gaza crisis, sharply criticising Israel. He told Israel to 'stop crying anti-Semitism' in response to criticism of its conduct in the war. The remarks drew widespread attention online, with many circulating the speech amid ongoing international debate over Gaza and Israel's responses to condemnation.
- 5Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank▼Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for war in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera. The statement from a senior member of Israel's government drew immediate attention, with critics warning it escalates rhetoric over Israel's conduct in Palestinian territories amid ongoing tensions and military operations in the region.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is 'ready for a doomsday war', according to Al Jazeera. The stark warning comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel and international pressure over Iran's nuclear programme. Analysts say the rhetoric signals Tehran's defiance against threats of military action, while Western officials fear any escalation could ignite a wider regional conflict involving proxies across the Middle East.
- 7EU tells capitals to cut gas demand amid supply concerns▼EU tells capitals to cut gas demand amid rising supply concerns
The European Union has urged member state governments to reduce their gas consumption as concerns grow over the security of supplies. The call, reported by Euronews, asks national capitals to take measures to lower demand. The appeal reflects worry in Brussels that the bloc could face shortages if supply disruptions worsen, prompting demands for coordinated action across member states.
- 8Trump accepts invitation to visit China, says 'great things' ahead●"America is very happy about this visit, and I'm sure China is very happy also. Great things for both countries." Presid
President Trump has accepted a future invitation to visit China, extended over tea with President Xi Jinping and First Lady Melania Trump, according to the White House. Quoting Trump: 'America is very happy about this visit, and I'm sure China is very happy also. Great things for both countries.' The announcement is drawing wide attention as a sign of warming US-China relations.
- 9Bank of Japan Signals Rate Hike Ahead of Expectations●Japan's Central Bank Signals Rate Hike Ahead of Market Expectati
The Bank of Japan has signalled that it may raise interest rates sooner than markets had anticipated. The move marks another step away from Japan's long-running ultra-loose monetary policy, and investors are likely to reassess their expectations for the yen, bond yields and Japanese equities as the possibility of an earlier hike firms up.
- 10Iran Proposes Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz●🟠 UPDATE Iran Proposes Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz The plan includes resuming nuclear talks within a week,
Iran has put forward a seven-day plan that would see the Strait of Hormuz reopened and nuclear talks resumed within a week, according to a report cited by Al Jazeera. The proposal links de-escalation of the vital oil shipping route directly to renewed diplomacy, and observers are watching whether the offer gains traction with the other parties involved.
- 11Indonesian haze threatens Singapore's Formula One Grand Prix●Forest fires in Indonesia are sending smoke and haze toward Singapore as the city prepares for its Formula One Grand Pri
Forest fires in Indonesia are pushing smoke and haze toward Singapore just as the city prepares to host its Formula One Grand Prix. Al Jazeera reports that race organisers are drawing up contingency plans as the regional haze threatens one of the country's biggest sporting events. The situation is drawing attention to the recurring cross-border haze problem between the two neighbours.
- 12Iran-linked accounts posed as Israelis to sway election, probe finds▼Iran-linked social media accounts posing as Israelis to target election, investigation reveals
An investigation has revealed that social media accounts linked to Iran created fake Israeli identities in an effort to influence an election. The operation involved impersonating Israelis online, apparently to shape political discourse or spread divisive content. The finding adds to ongoing concerns about foreign interference campaigns targeting elections through covert influence networks.
- 13At least 10 killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacks▼At least 10 people killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacks
At least 10 people have been killed in separate Russian and Ukrainian attacks, according to Al Jazeera reporting on the ongoing war. The strikes add to a heavy civilian toll as fighting continues along and beyond the front lines, with both sides carrying out attacks that have caused deaths in affected areas. Details on the exact locations and circumstances of the casualties were not immediately provided.
- 14Venezuela frees 39 political prisoners after talks▼Venezuela frees 39 political prisoners after post-Maduro talks
Venezuela has released 39 political prisoners, according to Al Jazeera, following talks described as taking place after Maduro. The report attributes the releases to negotiations in a post-Maduro context, though the snippets provide no further detail on who was freed, when, or who took part in the talks. The move is being read as a human rights development in a country long criticised for jailing government opponents.
- 15Former Sudanese minister urges Burhan to end the war▼Former cabinet member in Sudan says Burhan must end the war
A former member of Sudan's cabinet has publicly called on army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to bring an end to the war gripping the country. The appeal adds to mounting pressure on Sudan's military leadership as the conflict, which began in April 2023 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, continues to devastate the country and displace millions.
- 16Israel warns Iran over nuclear programme as US talks stall▼West Asia Conflict: Israel warns Iran on nuclear push, signals fresh strikes as US-Iran talks stall & tensions escalate
Israel has issued a fresh warning to Iran over its nuclear programme, signalling it may carry out new strikes as negotiations between Washington and Tehran stall. The development points to escalating tensions across West Asia, with renewed military action looming as diplomatic efforts appear to be losing momentum.
- 17Corals Face Existential Threat as Super El Niño Heats Oceans●Corals Face an Existential Threat as the Super El Niño Heats Up
Conservation groups warn that the strong El Niño event is pushing ocean temperatures to levels that threaten coral reefs worldwide, with warming waters causing mass bleaching that corals may not survive. Environmental commentators describe the situation as an existential threat to reef ecosystems, which support roughly a quarter of marine life and protect coastlines.
- 18Counter-terror police lead probe into major incident near RAF base●Counter-terror police lead investigation into major incident near RAF base, officials say | BBC News
Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation into a major incident near an RAF base in the UK, officials say. Details about the nature of the incident have not yet been released, with authorities confirming only that specialist officers have taken charge of the inquiry. The involvement of counter-terror units near a military airfield is drawing widespread public and media attention as further information is awaited.
- 19Russian strikes kill three in Ukrainian cities, Kyiv districts hit▼Russian attacks kills three in Ukrainian cities, strikes hit Kyiv districts, officials say
Russian attacks killed three people across Ukrainian cities, with strikes hitting several districts of Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The overnight barrage adds to ongoing Russian aerial assaults on urban areas that have repeatedly damaged residential infrastructure and caused civilian casualties in recent months.
- 20U.S. Moves to Break China's Grip on Critical Minerals▼See How the U.S. Is Attacking China’s Control of Critical Minerals
The Wall Street Journal reports on U.S. efforts to challenge China's dominance over critical minerals such as rare earths, which are essential for electronics, electric vehicles and defense systems. The report examines how Washington is working to build alternative supply chains and reduce reliance on Chinese processing and exports.
- 21Russian strikes kill three in Ukrainian cities●Russian attacks kills three in Ukrainian cities, nine injured in Kyiv strikes, officials say
Russian attacks killed three people across Ukrainian cities and left nine injured in Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes are part of ongoing Russian aerial assaults on urban areas, and officials say rescue and emergency teams responded to the damage. Attention is on Kyiv, where most of the injuries were reported.
- 22Russia revives Soviet-era Dead Hand nuclear system▼Russia revives Cold War Dead Hand nuclear system in rebuilt Urals bunker
Russia has reportedly brought back the Cold War-era 'Dead Hand' nuclear retaliation system, rebuilding a bunker complex in the Ural Mountains to house it. The semi-automatic system, known as Perimeter, was designed to launch nuclear weapons automatically if Russian leadership was decapitated. The report is drawing attention amid ongoing tensions over nuclear threats linked to the war in Ukraine.
- 23Sudan vows no surrender to 'pressure or blackmail' after US bars Burhan's UN visa▼Sudan won't yield to 'pressure or blackmail' after US withholds Burhan's UN visa
Sudan's government says it will not yield to 'pressure or blackmail' after the United States refused to grant a visa to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, blocking him from attending the UN General Assembly in New York. The move escalates tensions between Washington and Khartoum amid the country's ongoing civil conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces.
- 24Iranian foreign minister says country ready for diplomacy and war▼Iranian FM: 'We are prepared for both diplomacy and war. They have tested us in both arenas. They have tested us twice through acts of aggression, and if they wish to test us again, we welcome it.They have also tested us in the realm of diplomacy...We have p
Iran's foreign minister declared that the country is prepared for both diplomacy and war, saying Iran has been tested twice through what he called acts of aggression and would welcome any further test. He added that Iran has also been tested in the diplomatic arena and has proven itself there, framing the country as ready on both fronts amid ongoing tensions.
- 25Venezuelans rally for opposition leader's return and elections●Venezuelans rally for opposition leader’s return and presidential elections
Crowds of Venezuelans have taken to the streets calling for the return of an opposition leader and for presidential elections to be held, according to Al Jazeera's report on the demonstrations. The protests reflect ongoing political tension in the country, with demonstrators pressing for the opposition's role in the electoral process to be restored.
- 26Syria Reconstruction Deals Lack Rights Framework, HRW Says▼Syria: Reconstruction Deals Lack Critical Rights Framework
Human Rights Watch says reconstruction agreements in Syria are being struck without the safeguards needed to protect the rights of residents. The group warns that rebuilding after years of war risks excluding displaced people, entrenching property seizures and rewarding abuses unless rights protections are built into the deals from the start.
- 27Al Arabiya obtains 14-point draft US-Iran deal●https:// english.alarabiya.net/News/mid dle-east/2026/06/16/al-arabiya-obtains-14point-draft-usiran-deal If the # US - #
Al Arabiya says it has obtained a 14-point draft agreement between the United States and Iran. A circulating excerpt of the text is drawing sharp reactions, with some commentators calling it a complete and unprecedented disaster for US foreign policy. Debate is focused on what concessions the draft may contain and what it signals for the future of US-Iran negotiations.
- 28Sudan says fuel depot fires from RSF drone strike extinguished▼Sudan says fire at fuel depots after RSF drone strike in Al Jazirah state extinguished
Sudanese authorities say fires at fuel depots in Al Jazirah state, sparked by a drone strike attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, have been put out. The attack on the depots comes amid the ongoing war between the army and the RSF, which has intensified fighting in Al Jazirah and raised concerns about damage to critical infrastructure and fuel supplies.
- 29Drone strike on Darfur court gathering kills at least 35●In # Darfur , # Sudan wurden mindestens 35 Menschen getötet, als eine Gerichtsversammlung mit Drohnen angegriffen wurde.
At least 35 people were killed in Darfur, Sudan, when a drone attacked a court assembly, according to a rights group cited by Firstpost. The report blames the army for the strike. The attack adds to the mounting civilian toll in Sudan's war and has drawn attention to the use of drones against gatherings in the region.
- 30Trump Presses Zelenskyy to Make Deal as Attacks Continue●US President Trump wants Zelenskyy to make a deal Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine, officials said on S
US President Donald Trump is urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reach a deal to end the war with Russia. Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine, officials said on Saturday, while Ukraine carried on striking Russian oil refineries and industrial sites with long-range drones. The intensifying aerial exchanges between Moscow and Kyiv are unfolding alongside renewed American pressure for negotiations.
- 31Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in West Bank●Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in West Bank over settlement goods ban Israel will revoke the diplomatic a
Israel is revoking the diplomatic accreditation of Dutch officials based in the occupied West Bank, the Foreign Ministry said. The move follows the Netherlands beginning to enforce its ban on goods imported from Israeli settlements. The dispute marks an escalation between Israel and a European partner over settlement trade policy, with the credentials revoked after Dutch enforcement started.
- 32Sudan's Burhan Vows to Defeat RSF, Rejects Truce Pressure▼Sudan’s Burhan Vows to Defeat RSF, Rejects Pressure Over Truce
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has vowed to defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and rejected mounting pressure to agree to a truce in the country's devastating civil war. His comments signal that Khartoum intends to press its military campaign despite international calls for negotiations and a ceasefire.
- 33Men's 100m Finals Draw Huge Audience at World Athletics Ultimate Championship▼Full Men's 100m Semi Finals & Final | World Athletics Ultimate Championship
The full men's 100m semi-finals and final from the World Athletics Ultimate Championship are drawing massive attention, with over 1.6 million people engaging with the footage. The blue-ribband sprint events remain the biggest draw in athletics, and fans are closely following the results and performances from the championship's showcase races.
- 34Russia Says It Struck Ukrainian Military Infrastructure and Vessel▼Russia Says It Struck Military Infrastructure, Vessel in Ukraine
Russia says its forces struck military infrastructure and a vessel in Ukraine, according to a report carried by Asharq Al-Awsat. The claim comes amid the ongoing war, in which both sides regularly report strikes on military and logistics targets. Ukraine has not been cited confirming the strike or commenting on damage or casualties.
- 35Dozens killed in two mass shootings in South Africa▼Dozens killed in two mass shootings in South Africa https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/27/dozens-killed-i
At least 27 people have been killed in two mass shootings in South Africa, according to Al Jazeera. The attacks, among the deadliest gun violence incidents the country has seen recently, have prompted shock and calls for action on gun crime. Details about the perpetrators and locations remain limited as authorities investigate.
- 36Yemen's civil war returns, overwhelming hospitals▼Yemen’s civil war returns and overwhelms hospitals with ‘a very dangerous situation’
Yemen's civil war has flared up again, with renewed fighting pushing hospitals to a breaking point. Medical workers describe a very dangerous situation as casualties arrive faster than facilities can treat them, reviving fears of a full return to large-scale conflict in a country already left with a shattered health system by years of war.
- 37Russia modernizes secret Perimeter nuclear complex in Urals▼Russia has modernized the secret "Perimeter" nuclear complex in the Urals
Russia has carried out a modernization of the secret "Perimeter" nuclear command complex in the Urals, according to news reports. The system, sometimes called a "dead hand," is designed to trigger a retaliatory nuclear strike if Russian leadership is decapitated. Details of the upgrade remain scarce given the facility's classified status, and the news is drawing attention amid ongoing tensions over Russia's nuclear posture.
- 38Pakistan Orders Hospitals to Prepare Beds for Mass Casualties●Pakistan Tells Hospitals to Clear Bed Space for "Mass Casualty Incident"
Pakistani authorities have instructed hospitals to free up bed space in preparation for a possible 'mass casualty incident', according to a report by Drop Site News. The order comes amid political tensions linked to the detention of sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan and planned protests. Commentators are warning the directive could signal a violent crackdown on demonstrators.
- 39California studies solar panels over irrigation canals●What California is learning from solar panels built over irrigation canals
California is testing and studying solar panels installed over irrigation canals, an approach that generates renewable energy while shading water and reducing evaporation. Projects in the state are offering lessons on how much power the canopies can produce and how the shading affects water conservation, as officials weigh wider deployment of canal-top solar across California's extensive water delivery network.
- 40Iran ready for 'doomsday war', foreign minister says●‘Iran ready for doomsday war’, FM Araghchi says https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/27/iran-ready-for-doom
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is prepared for hostilities with Israel to resume, declaring the country ready 'even if it comes to a doomsday war'. The remarks, carried by Al Jazeera, signal defiance and a warning that Tehran will not back down despite the risk of a far wider conflict. The statement is drawing attention as tensions in the region remain high.