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World news — September 16, 2026

World publications published on September 16, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

33 publications

  1. WorldMiddle East

    Houthi Rebels Claim to Have Shot Down Saudi F-15 Jet in Yemen

    Houthi rebels, also known as Ansar Allah, have claimed to have shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet in Yemen's Marib province. The group used a locally produced surface-to-air missile to down the jet, according to their statements. The Saudi-led coalition has not yet confirmed this claim. The Houthis also alleged that they forced other Saudi fighter jets to retreat and that Saudi warplanes carried out over 450 air strikes in Yemen during the same week.
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  2. WorldBillMiddle East

    Yemeni Armed Forces Claim Downing of Saudi F-15 Jet in Marib

    Multiple reports indicate that the Yemeni Armed Forces have shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet in Marib airspace. The downing was confirmed by the Yemeni Armed Forces, who stated that the jet was targeted using a surface-to-air missile during hostile operations. While initial reports were unconfirmed, later statements from Yemeni military sources and media outlets corroborated the incident.
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  6. WorldMiddle East

    Ukraine's National Bank Updates Currency Rates

    The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has updated the official exchange rates for the weekend and the following week. The dollar rate has been set at 44.54 UAH for September 12-14, strengthening by 1 copeck. The euro rate has been set at 51.63 UAH, decreasing by 13 copecks. The NBU has also raised the refinancing rate to 15.5% due to increased inflation risks. Additionally, the NBU has eased currency restrictions, increasing limits for purchasing cashless currency, precious metals, and securities of foreign issuers, withdrawing foreign currency from accounts, and operations with hryvnia cards.
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  8. WorldMiddle East

    Belarus Conducts Military Exercises Near Polish and Lithuanian Borders

    Belarus has initiated four-day military exercises involving mechanized units and tanks along its western border, specifically near the borders with Poland and Lithuania. The drills, which began on September 15 and are set to conclude on September 18, aim to practice managing troops, protecting state borders, and countering sabotage groups and drones. The Belarusian Defense Ministry has described these exercises as defensive and aimed at enhancing the military's ability to safeguard the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Anton Kovalksyi Emerges as Likely Candidate for Ukrainian Prosecutor General

    Media outlets have named the main candidates for the position of Prosecutor General following the resignation of Ruslan Kravchenko. According to 'Ukrainian Truth', the head of the Khmelnytskyi regional prosecutor's office, Anton Kovalksyi, is most likely to secure the position. Kovalksyi, born in Vinnytsia, has held various leadership roles in regional prosecutor's offices since 2020.
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  11. WorldMiddle East

    Turkish Actor Halit Ergenç Visits Russia, Sparks Controversy Over Borscht

    Turkish actor Halit Ergenç, known for his role as Sultan Suleiman in 'The Magnificent Century', visited Russia for the International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg. While praising Russia's energy and considering potential film projects, Ergenç sparked controversy by claiming that borscht, a dish UNESCO recognizes as Ukrainian, is prepared in Turkey. This statement led to backlash from Ukrainians, who accused him of cultural betrayal.
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  15. WorldBillLocal GovMiddle East

    U.S. Advises Against Travel to Saudi Arabia Due to Security Risks

    The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia has advised U.S. citizens to reconsider travel to the country due to increased security risks. These include threats from Iranian drone and missile attacks targeting U.S. interests, armed conflicts, terrorism, travel bans, and local laws regarding social media activity. The advisory also warns against traveling to the border with Yemen due to the threat of terrorism.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Bear Attacks on Humans Increase in Russia

    Across several regions in Russia, there has been a rise in bear attacks on humans. In the Irkutsk region, multiple incidents occurred, including a pensioner killed while mushroom picking and a farm worker injured while trying to drive a bear away from pigs. In Buryatia, 32 reports of bears entering human settlements were received in a day, with several educational institutions switching to remote learning. Experts attribute this increase to a lack of berry food due to a dry spring and bears growing up on landfills losing their fear of humans.
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  22. WorldTalksMiddle East

    Rwanda-DRC Peace Deal Talks Resume in Geneva

    Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are set to resume peace talks in Geneva on September 16 and 17. The talks aim to address ongoing fighting and disputes over key security commitments under a US-backed peace deal. Despite the planned discussions, fighting continues in eastern DRC, with the M23 rebel group controlling large parts of the region. The two countries remain divided over security and sovereignty issues.
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