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World news — September 19, 2026 - Page 2

World publications published on September 19, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 5.

117 publications

  1. WorldMiddle East

    Indonesian President Chants 'Free Palestine' at Islamic School Event

    Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto chanted 'Free Palestine' multiple times during a speech at the 100th anniversary celebration of Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor, an Islamic school in Ponorogo, East Java. The incident occurred after he received a keffiyeh from Palestinian Ambassador Abdulfattah A.K. Al-Sattari. Subianto emphasized the need for Indonesia's strength to help 'brothers and sisters' oppressed by other regimes, likely referring to Palestinians.
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  2. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastSoccer

    Bulgaria vs Germany in EuroVolley 2026 Round of 16

    The Bulgarian national volleyball team, known as 'The Lions', faced Germany in the round of 16 of the European Volleyball Championship (EuroVolley) 2026. The match took place on an unspecified date at 19:00 local time in Sofia, with Bulgaria co-hosting the championship alongside Italy, Romania, and Finland. Bulgaria had previously finished third in their group. Gong.bg provided live coverage of the match.
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  5. WorldJudiciaryCivil RightsMiddle East

    Venezuela's Political Prisoners: Foro Penal Reports 344 Cases

    Foro Penal, a Venezuelan NGO, has updated its tally of political prisoners, reporting 344 cases as of September 14, 2026. Among them are 200 civilians and 144 military personnel, with 330 men and 14 women. 153 have been sentenced, while 191 are imprisoned without conviction. Notably, there are no longer any teenagers on the list. The organization also reported seven releases and verified the status of 23 cases. Since 2014, over 19,000 political detentions have been registered, with more than 11,000 individuals still subject to freedom restrictions.
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  8. WorldMiddle East

    Belarus Considers YouTube Block Amid Provocation Concerns

    Belarus' Minister of Information, Dmitry Zhuk, has warned against giving in to provocation from YouTube, suggesting that the platform is unfriendly and engages in 'pure piracy'. He stated that Belarusian media have adapted to current conditions and that the country will control its information environment. The minister's comments come after YouTube blocked accounts of Belarusian media outlets, with some calling for a ban on the platform.
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  10. WorldBillLawMiddle East

    Oman Cancels Agreement with Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

    Oman has cancelled its agreement with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz due to American pressure. Despite this, Iran's supporters remain unsupportive of Oman's decision. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, stated that the cancellation of a meeting in Salalah does not signify the termination of the understanding between Iran and Oman regarding the establishment of a safe shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz.
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  11. WorldLawCivil RightsMiddle East

    Yemeni Armed Forces Foil Saudi Attempts in Sanaa

    The Yemeni Armed Forces have successfully thwarted criminal attempts by the Saudi enemy in the capital Sanaa. The attempts, carried out under the guise of Daesh (ISIS), were foiled and will not go unanswered. The Yemeni Armed Forces have warned of retaliation. In response to these attempts, the Yemeni Armed Forces launched two military operations using a large number of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones.
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  16. WorldBillMiddle EastNorth America

    China Condemns New U.S. Sanctions Law Against Russia and Iran

    China has criticized a new U.S. law that tightens sanctions against Russia and expands trade restrictions against Iran. The Ministry of Commerce of China stated that Beijing 'consistently opposes' unilateral and secondary sanctions that are not approved by the UN Security Council and lack basis in international law. China also warned that it will monitor further actions by Washington and 'reserves the right to take all necessary measures' to protect its interests and Chinese companies. This statement comes ahead of an important meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington.
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  18. WorldBillCeasefireReliefMiddle East

    UN Documents Over 1000 Cases of Sexual Violence in Ukraine War

    The United Nations has documented over 1000 cases of sexual violence in the context of the war in Ukraine, with 89% attributed to the Russian side. Most victims are men, particularly prisoners of war and civilians held in detention. The UN report details gang rape, rape, genital mutilation, forced nudity, and threats of violence among the types of sexual violence used. The report also notes that the actual number of cases may be significantly higher due to limited access to Russian-occupied territories and underreporting.
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  20. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

    Russia Seeks Iran's Crisis Management Expertise

    Alexander Krunokov, Russia's Minister of Emergency Situations, met with Amir Mohammadi from Iran's Crisis Management Organization. Krunokov expressed interest in learning from Iran's experiences in crisis management, particularly during wartime, and proposed exchanging delegations for knowledge sharing. Both sides agreed on the importance of long-term cooperation and utilizing public capacities to address crises.
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  23. WorldBillElectionsMiddle EastChina

    Romania Condemns Russian Elections in Occupied Ukrainian Territories

    Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the elections held by Russia in the occupied territories of Ukraine and Transnistria, stating that these actions violate international law and the sovereignty of these regions. The Romanian government has expressed its unwavering support for the territorial integrity of both Ukraine and Moldova.
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  24. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Denmark Speeds Up Aid to Ukraine After Russian Ship Incident

    Denmark has decided to accelerate the provision of a new aid package worth $276 million to Ukraine following an incident in which a Russian military ship fired signal rockets towards a Danish military helicopter. The funds will be used to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities. Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus stated that this move is a direct response to the Russian provocation and a show of support for Ukraine.
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