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World news — September 21, 2026 - Page 3

World publications published on September 21, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 5.

118 publications

  1. WorldEurope

    Woman Gives Birth in KFC Parking Lot, Names Son 'Colonel Cody'

    Katie Murphy, 33, gave birth to her son Cody in the parking lot of a KFC restaurant in Worcestershire, UK. The unexpected birth occurred on August 29, 2026, at around 9:35 PM. Katie and her partner Stephen Kirby were on their way to the hospital when Katie felt the urge to push. Stephen delivered the baby in the car, with paramedics arriving shortly after. The couple has since given the newborn the nickname 'Colonel Cody' in honor of the fast-food chain's founder, Colonel Harland Sanders.
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  2. WorldLegislationRegulatorsMiddle EastBudget

    Thai PM Anutin in Tokyo to Boost Japanese Investment

    Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is in Tokyo to discuss Japanese investment in Thailand, particularly in the automotive and future industries. Thailand is Japan's third-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade worth US$53.2 billion. Anutin urged officials to pursue a broader economic partnership with Japan, focusing on technology, clean energy, and high-value industries like electric vehicles and semiconductors.
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  3. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Mahanadi Water Dispute Likely to be Resolved Soon: Chhattisgarh CM

    Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has stated that the long-standing Mahanadi water-sharing issue with Odisha is likely to be resolved soon. During his visit to Odisha, Sai met with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to discuss cooperation between the states and the Mahanadi water dispute. Sai expressed confidence that the dispute would be resolved soon, accepting the decision of the Central Water Commission (CWC) in the interest of both states. The two chief ministers have agreed to intensify technical consultations to find an equitable and sustainable settlement.
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  4. WorldRegulatorsLocal GovMiddle EastInequalityBudget

    Mexico City Protests and Events on September 20-21, 2026

    Mexico City witnessed numerous protests and events on September 20-21, 2026, with a focus on social, political, and cultural causes. Key mobilizations included marches for visibility of people with low vision, decriminalization of sacred mushrooms and psilocybin, gender equality, cannabis rights, support for Ukraine and Palestine, labor demands, and animal protection. Cycling events, rollerblade, and motorcycle rides were also organized. Traffic disruptions were expected in areas such as Paseo de la Reforma, Alameda Central, and the Historic Center.
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  6. WorldMiddle East

    Luis de la Fuente Renews as Spain Coach Until 2032

    Luis de la Fuente, the Spanish football national team coach, has renewed his contract until 2032. This extension follows Spain's recent World Cup victory and ensures that de la Fuente will lead the team through the 2030 World Cup, which Spain will co-host with Morocco and Portugal, and the 2032 European Championship. The Riojan coach has a 76% win rate and is the most successful Spanish coach in history.
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  7. WorldMiddle East

    Alexei Lutsenko Wins Fifth Asian Games Gold in Cycling

    Alexei Lutsenko, a 34-year-old Kazakh cyclist, won the gold medal in the individual time trial at the Asian Games, covering the 34 km distance in 41:24.05. This is his fifth Asian Games gold medal, having previously won in 2014, 2018, and 2022. Lutsenko dedicated his victory to his teammate Rinat Sultanov, who also won gold earlier in the games. Lutsenko plans to retire after the upcoming group race.
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  8. WorldMiddle East

    Typhoon Dujuan Causes Flight Cancellations and Warnings in Japan

    Typhoon Dujuan is approaching Japan, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights, primarily at Tokyo's Haneda and Narita airports. At least 275 flights have been canceled, with two major airlines accounting for most of them. The storm is expected to bring record-breaking downpours and has prompted warnings for heavy rain, landslides, floods, and river flooding in eastern Japan. Authorities have issued evacuation advisories for over one million people.
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  11. WorldPolicyMiddle East

    Kazakh President Tokayev Congratulates Putin on Successful State Duma Elections

    Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on the successful conduct of elections to the State Duma of the ninth convocation. Tokayev noted that the voting results indicate broad support for Putin's strategic course aimed at protecting the long-term interests of the Russian state. He expressed confidence that the elected deputies will take effective measures to improve the well-being of citizens and strengthen Russia's potential as a world power. Tokayev also emphasized the importance of inter-parliamentary cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia for the development of their allied relations and strategic partnership.
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  12. WorldMiddle East

    Qatar Launches 'Doha Investment' for Domestic Portfolio Management

    Qatar has launched 'Doha Investment', a new division of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), to manage and grow its domestic portfolio. The platform aims to support strong companies, help startups, deepen capital markets, and attract international capital. Over the next five years, Qatar plans to launch infrastructure projects worth $38.5 billion and real estate projects worth $22.5 billion, totaling over $60 billion. The platform's success will be measured by its contribution to building a more competitive and diverse Qatari economy with a larger role for the private sector.
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  13. WorldMiddle East

    Iran Warns of Changing 'Geography of War' if Attacked Again

    The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has warned that any new attack will lead Tehran to change the 'geography of war' and the nature of its weapons. The IRGC spokesperson, Hossein Salami, stated that Iran is prepared for a prolonged conflict and will use new weapons with enhanced capabilities if attacked again. This warning comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, with negotiations at a standstill and the conflict spreading to Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
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  15. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Lithuania Prepares Evacuation Routes via Poland

    Lithuania has established three main evacuation routes from its capital, Vilnius, in case of a military threat. One of these routes leads to Poland, where the region of Podlaskie is preparing to serve as a transit corridor for potential evacuees from the Baltic states. The plan aims to evacuate as many residents as possible, with the capital's transformation being a key logistical challenge due to its proximity to the Belarusian border.
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  19. WorldMiddle EastHydrogen

    Oil Tanker Shortage Threatens Global Energy Supplies Amid Middle East Conflict

    The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, has led to a significant shortage of oil tankers, driving up transportation costs and threatening global energy supplies. Drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline in September forced a rerouting of crude volumes through the Strait of Hormuz, increasing the load on the tanker fleet. This has resulted in record daily charter rates for supertankers, with some exceeding $1 million, and average daily earnings for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) doubling to $651,000. The shortage of tankers is slowing oil supply and reducing the margins of oil refiners, which could support high fuel prices even if global crude oil prices decrease.
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  21. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    EU Seeks Close Relations with Canada, Explores 'Associated Membership'

    European Council President António Costa revealed that the EU aims to establish the closest possible relations with Canada. He suggested that Brussels and Ottawa could collaborate in areas such as defense, AI, quantum technologies, and investments. Costa also discussed the possibility of Canada becoming the first 'associated member' of the EU, despite geographical constraints preventing full membership. The specific format of future relations will be determined at an upcoming EU-Canada summit in Montreal.
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  23. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Pakistan's Interior Minister Visits Iran for Bilateral Talks

    Pakistan's Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, traveled to Tehran on Sunday to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues with Iranian authorities. The visit is expected to cover previously agreed-upon understandings between the two countries, including those reached at the presidential level. While Pakistan has mediated between Iran and the U.S. in the past, there is no indication that this visit will involve any specific U.S.-related messages or proposals.
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