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Last updated: 2026-09-30 21:08 UTC

Global overview

- Myanmar military airstrike in Rakhine state kills at least 50 people and injures over 58, prompting UN concern. - Indonesia explores nuclear technology cooperation with Russia while working on earthquake early warning systems with Japan. - Kosovo marks the third anniversary of the Banjska attack; main suspects remain free despite ongoing investigations. - Moldova’s President faces impeachment proceedings amid allegations of constitutional violations and corruption. - Shell invests $23 billion in Canada's LNG sector, aiming to boost its status as an energy superpower. - At least 12 people die after a vessel capsizes on Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to rough weather; The UN Security Council meets to discuss ongoing clashes between DRC government forces and M23 rebels despite peace agreements. - Kazakhstan and Germany deepen economic cooperation focusing on transport, manufacturing, and recycling industries. - Australia strengthens military ties with the US amid concerns over China’s growing influence in the region. - South Sudan calls for sanctions lifting and December elections at UN General Assembly while facing severe hunger crisis. - EU allocates over €800 million in humanitarian aid to support crises worldwide, particularly in Africa. - Gulf countries face missile strikes during US-Iran conflict; Dubai airports experience 17 attacks with no casualties reported.

Key events right now

  • Malaysia expands technical cooperation to boost Cambodian official skills — khmer_times_kh · South China Sea
  • (URGENT) Lutnick says S. Korea to invest over $50 billion for Alaska LNG project — yonhap_kr · Other
  • Kyiv Faces Fresh Strike Fears as Reports Point to Possible Russian Escalation — modern_diplomacy · Ukraine–Russia
  • Govt defends buying 45 bulletproof vehicles for SCO summit, says available 2016 models 'far below' standards — dawn_pakistan · Other
  • Russia using nuclear threats against NATO to divert attention from its setbacks in Ukraine - Rutte - RBC-Ukraine — gnews_US_en_Russia_Ukraine_NATO · Russia–NATO Europe
  • Flood displaces over 1,000 households in more Osun communities — punch_ng · Other
  • US Senate blocks Republican bill restricting stock trades by Congress members — guardian_world · Other

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