International

September 21, 2026 2:14 PM

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Russia’s ruling United Russia party takes lead in parliamentary election

Russia’s ruling United Russia party has taken the lead in the country’s parliamentary election, according to preliminary results released by the Central Election Commission. The party secured about 57.5 per cent of the vote, while overall turnout stood at 56.66 per cent. Final results are expected b...

September 21, 2026 10:35 AM

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Iran rules out reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran has ruled out reopening the Strait of Hormuz or returning to the previous framework of negotiations with the United States until Washington meets Tehran’s conditions, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. Mr Ghaliba...

September 21, 2026 10:32 AM

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US President Donald Trump to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York tomorrow

US President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York tomorrow to push efforts to secure de-escalation between Russia and Ukraine, with the two leaders expected to discuss steps towards reducing hostilities and reviving negotiations. The meeting is being organised o...

September 21, 2026 9:04 AM

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US issues security alert for its citizens and staffers in Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

The United States has issued a security alert for its mission in Saudi Arabia, requiring US government employees working in the country to obtain special authorisation for all official and personal travel to the cities of Taif and Yanbu. The US Mission in Saudi Arabia said the restrictions were impo...

September 20, 2026 10:00 PM

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Antonio Guterres calls for global unity, cooperation ahead of ‘last UNGA’ as UN Secretary-General

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres today urged world leaders to come together for peace, dignity, justice and humanity as they prepare to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York for his final session as Secretary-General.     In a video message on social med...

September 20, 2026 9:01 PM

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Ukraine launches over 1,000 drones at Russia overnight

Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds targeting Moscow. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin called it the largest-ever drone attack on the capital, reporting damage to an oil refinery and a residential building. Mr Sobyanin said, two people were killed and 20 injur...

September 20, 2026 7:42 PM

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Nepal Flash Floods: Search Operations Continue for Around 6,000 Missing

In Nepal, Search operations continued today for around 6,000 people still unaccounted for after nearly four weeks of devastating flash floods that killed more than 1,400 people.     Search operations have continued along river stretches, debris fields and damaged hydropower projects in Rasuwa and ne...