World news — September 18, 2026

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1. WorldMiddle East

   Sep 18, 2026, 02:18 UTC

   Shiveluch Volcano Erupts, Spews Ash Up to 5.5 km

   The Shiveluch volcano on Kamchatka, Russia, erupted on Friday, throwing a plume of ash up to 5.5 km (3.4 miles) into the sky. The eruption was accompanied by an 'orange' aviation hazard code due to potential risks to aircraft. The cause of the eruption is believed to be the growth of a new dome on the volcano.

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2. WorldMiddle EastWeather

   Sep 18, 2026, 02:16 UTC

   

   Record-Breaking Tuna Caught in Sakhalin

   A tuna weighing 285 kilograms was caught in Sakhalin, breaking the previous record for the region and the Kuril Islands. The fish was caught by fisherwoman Veronika Maximova, who had previously caught specimens weighing 100-150 kg.

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3. WorldLawMiddle East

   Sep 18, 2026, 01:33 UTC

   

   Pentagon Official Meets Venezuelan Leaders

   Brad Hansell, the Undersecretary of Intelligence at the Pentagon, recently visited Venezuela. Despite no official details being released, this high-level meeting is notable as one of the most significant known during the current phase of bilateral contacts between the US and Venezuela.

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4. WorldMiddle East

   Sep 18, 2026, 01:31 UTC

   Explosions and Fire in Rostov

   Residents of Rostov reported hearing explosions and seeing a large fire in the city overnight on September 17-18. It is suspected that a military airport was targeted, with air defense activated and secondary detonations occurring. Witnesses reported a second wave of explosions. The cause of the incident is still unconfirmed.

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5. WorldMiddle East

   Sep 18, 2026, 01:09 UTC

   

   33 Illegal Miners Feared Dead in Niger

   No fewer than 33 suspected illegal miners are feared dead in Niger State after being detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The NSCDC has begun an investigation into the deaths.

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6. WorldMiddle East

   Sep 18, 2026, 01:08 UTC

   

   Lithuania Prepares for Military Threat Evacuation

   Lithuanian authorities have prepared detailed plans for evacuating residents in case of a military threat. One route leads towards the Polish border, where local authorities are preparing for transit. Evacuation can begin in advance and may involve independent travel or organized transport. About 75% of the population is expected to leave independently.

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7. WorldMiddle East

   Sep 18, 2026, 01:08 UTC

   

   Italian Aircraft Carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi Enters Indonesian Waters

   The Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi has entered Indonesian waters on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The ship, which is the flagship of the Italian Navy, is expected to dock in Jakarta on Friday, September 18, 2026.

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