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World news — September 13, 2026 - Page 5

World publications published on September 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 5 of 6.

139 publications

  1. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Saudi Air Force Lacks Support for Houthis' Advance on Mokha

    A senior military official in the Saudi-backed forces expressed surprise that the Saudi Air Force did not bomb the Houthis as they advanced towards Mokha. The official attributed the delay to a lack of coordination between Yemen’s army and allied forces, giving the Houthis an 'invaluable opportunity'. The Houthis swiftly captured Mokha and the island of Perim, raising concerns about their control over the Bab al-Mandab strait.
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  2. WorldMiddle East

    Zelenskyy Pushes for Ukraine's NATO Membership as Security Guarantee

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly emphasized the importance of Ukraine's potential NATO membership, stating that it could serve as a security guarantee for both Ukraine and Europe. He believes that a strong Ukrainian army, which he considers the strongest in Europe, would contribute significantly to NATO's strength. Zelenskyy has also expressed confidence that Ukraine's NATO membership would not depend on Russia if supported by the United States. Additionally, Zelenskyy has discussed the progress of Ukraine's negotiations for EU accession, aiming to open all negotiation clusters by January 1.
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  4. WorldBillMiddle East

    France Backs Slovakia's Push to Delist Russian Oligarch Usmanov

    France has joined Slovakia in calling for the removal of Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov from the EU's sanctions list. The move, which comes ahead of a sanctions deadline, has sparked 'strong displeasure' and 'frustration' among other EU members. Slovakia has been pushing for Usmanov's delisting for some time, also seeking the removal of another Russian businessman, Mikhail Fridman.
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  7. WorldMiddle East

    Odessa Attack: 2 Dead, 50+ Injured, Rescue Operations Continue

    In Odessa, a Russian attack on a high-rise residential building resulted in at least 2 deaths and over 50 injuries. Rescue operations continue as some residents remain unreachable. The attack occurred on the morning of September 12, damaging the 21st to 23rd floors of a 25-story building and causing a fire. Apart from the high-rise, other buildings and infrastructure in Chornomorsk were also damaged. The number of injured initially reported was 17, later increasing to 35, and eventually surpassing 50. Two children were among the injured.
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  9. WorldEurope

    Europe's Energy Crisis Threatens Factories, Jobs

    Europe is facing a severe energy crisis heading into winter, with surging costs and dwindling supplies pushing factories to the brink of collapse. The crisis, driven by supply disruptions and increased demand, is hitting energy-intensive industries like chemicals, steel, and aluminum hardest. Companies report soaring bills, with energy costs eating up a significant portion of their total expenses. The crisis, compounded by years of instability and the transition away from Russian gas, threatens up to 300,000 jobs across the continent. Industry leaders warn that this winter could accelerate a long-term decline in European manufacturing competitiveness.
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  10. WorldBillAfricaMiddle East

    Iraq, France Sign Six Agreements; Al-Zaidi Meets Macron

    Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi visited France, where he met with President Emmanuel Macron and signed six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with France. The agreements cover defense, energy, youth policy, research and innovation, development cooperation, and civil aviation. The leaders also discussed regional security, Iraq's stability, and economic cooperation, including the 'Development Corridor' project connecting the Gulf to Europe.
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  14. WorldEarth

    Brush Fire in Sunland

    A brush fire, dubbed the 'Valley Fire', broke out in Sunland, California on September 12, 2026 at 1506 hours. The fire was initially reported at 2 acres with a moderate rate of spread and potential growth. It threatened several houses and led to evacuations. Firefighters from LA City Fire Department, LA County Fire Department, and Angeles National Forest responded, using helicopter water drops to knock down the blaze. Arson investigators were called to question a suspect.
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  20. WorldMiddle East

    Polish FM Calls for Aggressive NATO Exercises Near Kaliningrad

    Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has repeatedly urged NATO to conduct 'aggressive' military exercises near the Kaliningrad region of Russia. He believes these exercises should create uncertainty for the Russian leadership about NATO's further actions and potentially force Moscow to redeploy some troops from Ukraine. Sikorski made these statements at various forums, including the Yalta European Strategy meeting in Kyiv.
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  23. WorldMiddle EastChina

    India, China Leaders Reaffirm Strategic Ties, Emphasize Border Peace

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, reaffirming their commitment to a strategic and long-term view of bilateral ties. Both leaders acknowledged the progress made in relations, with Xi appreciating the 'hard-won' momentum and Modi stressing the importance of peace and tranquility in border areas for continued development.
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