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World news — September 16, 2026 - Page 4

World publications published on September 16, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 4 of 5.

97 publications

  1. 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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  3. 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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  7. 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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  9. 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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  14. 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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  21. WorldNorth America

    Spain's Inflation Surges to 4.3% in August, Highest Since 2023

    Spain's consumer price inflation surged to 4.3% in August, its highest level since early 2023, driven by a sharp increase in fuel prices due to the energy crisis exacerbated by the war in the Middle East. The underlying inflation rate, which excludes energy and food prices, eased to 2.9%. The Ministry of Economy highlighted that food inflation remained contained at 2.3% year-on-year, despite the energy peak.
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  22. WorldAsia

    WTO Warns of Economic Impact Without Trade Reform

    The World Trade Organization (WTO) has assessed the potential impact of a halt to its operations on the global economy. Experts believe this could lead to a 26.9% drop in global exports and a 6.9% decrease in world GDP. The WTO also warns that failure to modernize the global trading system could leave global GDP up to 10% lower. Strengthening the multilateral trade system could increase global GDP by 2.9% by 2050, while erosion of current rules could impose losses of up to 6.9%.
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  23. WorldLocal GovMiddle EastGender

    Malaysia Day: Celebrating Unity and Diversity

    Malaysia Day, celebrated annually on September 16, commemorates the formation of Malaysia in 1963. The event highlights the country's diversity, with over 200 ethnic and sub-ethnic groups, and emphasizes the importance of unity despite differences. Challenges such as economic uncertainty, rising cost of living, and social divisions are acknowledged, with calls for unity and inclusive prosperity. The government and citizens share responsibilities in maintaining harmony and strengthening national unity.
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  24. WorldRegulatorsCorruptionMiddle East

    Ecuador Implements Curfew in Four Provinces to Combat Organized Crime

    The Government of Ecuador, led by President Daniel Noboa, has announced a temporary curfew in the provinces of Guayas, Manabi, Los Rios, and El Oro as part of measures to combat organized crime. The restriction will be in effect from September 17, 2026, to September 30, 2026, prohibiting circulation daily between 00:00 and 05:00. Exceptions include health personnel, emergency attendants, prosecutors, and duly accredited lawyers. The curfew aims to facilitate operations against organized crime and will be enforced by the National Police and Armed Forces.
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