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World news — September 23, 2026 - Page 3

World publications published on September 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 5.

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  3. WorldMiddle East

    Portugal's Foreign Resident Population Reaches Nearly 1.6 Million by End of 2025

    Portugal's foreign resident population reached 1,585,854 by the end of 2025, an increase of 38,000 from the previous year, according to the Immigration, Asylum and Integration Agency (AIMA). This slight increase reflects the stabilization of new entries into the country and the consolidation of a structurally integrated foreign community. Brazilians make up the largest nationality group, with 493,622 residents.
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  5. WorldEuropeEarth

    Tropical Depression Brings Rain to Luzon and Visayas

    The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecasts similar weather conditions across Luzon on Wednesday and Thursday, with the tropical depression's trough bringing scattered rains to various regions. Luzon can expect sunny mornings followed by cloudy afternoons with a chance of rains and thunderstorms. Visayas and Mindanao will also experience rain due to the tropical depression's influence. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 34°C in some areas. The tropical depression is moving northward and could enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday, potentially becoming a tropical storm named Queenie.
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  7. WorldMiddle EastEducation

    Iranian Leaders' Messages Mark Reopening of Schools, Remember Martyrs

    Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, and other leaders issued messages on the occasion of the reopening of schools and universities for the new academic year. They emphasized the importance of knowledge, piety, and ethics, urging students to strive for excellence and remember the martyrs of the recent defensive war. The leaders also highlighted the role of teachers and educators in the country's progress and expressed their gratitude towards them.
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  8. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Trump-Xi Meeting: Focusing on Bilateral Relations and Global Challenges

    Presidents Trump and Xi are set to meet on September 24, 2026, aiming to stabilize relations and manage strategic rivalry. Key topics include trade, tariffs, Chinese purchases of U.S. products, rare earths, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, Iran, and precursors of chemical fentanyl. The meeting follows a series of reciprocal visits and is seen as an effort to build a stable, constructive strategic relationship over the next three years and beyond.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Russian Strikes on Warehouses Won't Cause Food, Medicine Shortages in Ukraine

    Russian attacks on warehouse infrastructure in Ukraine are unlikely to result in shortages of food and medicine. However, these strikes may disrupt logistics, leading to increased prices and potential supply disruptions, according to Valeriy Baranovskiy, director and co-founder of Berger Cargo. The Ukrainian Minister of Economy, Trade, and Agriculture also warned that prices might rise and there could be supply chain disruptions due to damaged logistics.
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  10. WorldMiddle EastPublic Health

    Saudi Arabia Unveils First-Ever Electric Vehicles with CEER's EXOBOT Sedan and SUV

    Saudi Arabia's national automotive company, CEER, has debuted its first electric vehicles, the EXOBOT sedan and SUV, marking a significant step towards the country's industrial diversification goals under Vision 2030. The vehicles were revealed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and will be manufactured at the largest automotive production facility in the Middle East. CEER plans to launch a portfolio of seven models by 2030, including midsize and compact vehicles with different powertrain options.
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  11. WorldJudiciaryPeaceNorth America

    UN Secretary-General Highlights Role of Women in Peace and Decision-Making

    The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, emphasized the importance of women's participation in decision-making processes and peace negotiations. He stated that 'peace is more lasting' and 'economies are more dynamic' when women have equal opportunities. Informal votes at the UN suggest that a woman could become the next Secretary-General, the first in 81 years, which could be critical in preventing war.
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  12. WorldEarth

    Chaparral, Tolima Rocks with Over 200 Earthquakes in Two Days

    Over 200 earthquakes, including 10 with magnitudes of 4 or higher, have struck Chaparral, Tolima, in the past 48 hours, causing fear and concern among residents. The Colombian Geological Survey (SGC) attributes this swarm to active geological faults crossing the department. While no major damage has been reported, the municipality has taken preventive measures, including suspending classes and canceling citizen attention at the town hall.
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  14. WorldEuropeUnited Kingdom

    South Korea's First Domestically Produced KF-21 Fighter Jet Delivered to Air Force

    South Korea has delivered its first domestically produced KF-21 'Boramae' fighter jet to the Air Force. The aircraft, which took 25 years to develop, was handed over by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and flown to Yecheon Air Base by Major Han Jae-seok. The KF-21 is a 4.5-generation multi-purpose fighter developed to replace aging F-4 and F-5 fighters and adapt to future battlefields.
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  15. WorldMiddle East

    Taiwan's Security Concerns Amid Trump-Xi Meeting

    Taiwan is closely monitoring the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, fearing that Trump might sacrifice support for Taiwan to improve U.S.-China relations. Taiwan's security has long relied on U.S. support, but Trump's actions have raised concerns among Taiwanese citizens, politicians, and military experts. China, which views Taiwan as its territory, has repeatedly called for an end to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and has warned against any changes to the status quo. The Trump-Xi summit is expected to address this issue, along with trade and artificial intelligence.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Falmouth Evacuation: WW2 Missile Found, Hundreds of Homes Cleared

    A suspected World War Two missile has led to the evacuation of hundreds of homes in Falmouth, Cornwall. The device, believed to be American, was found at Falmouth Docks on Monday afternoon. A 750-meter cordon has been established, and residents are advised to go to All Saints Church or any area outside the evacuation zone. Train lines between Falmouth Town and Falmouth Docks have been suspended. A military EOD team is assessing the device.
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  20. WorldMiddle East

    Haydarpaşa Station Restoration: 80% of Wooden Piles Missing

    Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, announced that out of approximately 1000 wooden piles in the original plans of Haydarpaşa Station building, only about 200 were found to be in place, with technical inspections revealing that about 80% of the piles had disappeared over time. Comprehensive strengthening measures have been implemented to address the risk of liquefaction identified in the ground, and the opening schedule has been revised due to sensitive engineering work and project revisions, with the first stage targeted to be completed by 2027.
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  21. WorldMiddle East

    Argentine President Javier Milei Honored for Support of Israel

    President Javier Milei received the 'Ohev Yisrael' award, which translates to 'lover of Israel', during his visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. The award was presented by the Orthodox Jewish institution Yeshiva Darchei Torah, recognizing Milei's steadfast support for the State of Israel and his ties with the international Jewish community. The Argentine president received the award alongside Rabbi Yaakov Bender and delivered a speech to students and authorities of the yeshiva.
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  24. WorldMiddle East

    Udmurtian Officials to be Trained for Mobilization and Wartime Conditions

    The Administration of the Udmurt Republic is spending 353 thousand rubles to train 20 state and municipal servants in a 48-hour course titled 'Organization of mobilization preparation in the bodies of state power and local self-government'. The course covers topics such as mobilization planning, transitioning the economy to wartime conditions, preparing enterprises for mobilization deployment, creating reserves, normative supply of the population, military accounting, and mobilization of citizens from the reserve. The course also includes lessons on protecting secret information, countering terrorism, and corruption. The training will be held in person in Izhevsk and is set to be completed by December 5, 2026.
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