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World news — September 27, 2026

World publications published on September 27, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

126 publications

  2. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Ops Luxury: JPJ Seizes RM550 Million Worth of Luxury Vehicles

    The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has seized 3,790 luxury vehicles valued at RM550 million under 'Ops Luxury' from June 2025 to September 26, 2026. The seizures were due to various offenses and non-compliance with road traffic laws. Negeri Sembilan recorded the highest number of seizures, followed by Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, and Penang. JPJ Director-General Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan stated that 20% of luxury vehicle owners consist of cosmetic entrepreneurs, influencers, and businessmen.
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  4. WorldEuropeMiddle EastChina

    Iranian Cultural Week in Russia: A Success Despite Sanctions

    The Iranian Cultural Week in Russia, held from October 2 to 14, showcased the country's cultural prowess despite facing international sanctions. The event, attended by a 168-member delegation, covered various fields including music, visual arts, cinema, and literature. It was marked by the signing of cultural cooperation documents and received support from high-ranking officials like Vladimir Putin and Seyed Abbas Salehi, Iran's Minister of Culture. The event aimed to strengthen relations between Iran and Russia and defy isolationist efforts.
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  6. WorldMiddle East

    Nearly 1 Million Brazilians Abroad Eligible to Vote in 2026 Presidential Election

    The number of Brazilian voters living abroad has increased by over 30% since the last election, with nearly 1 million now eligible to vote in the 2026 presidential election. This is the highest number of Brazilian expats ever able to vote in a presidential election. The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) reports that these voters will cast their ballots for the positions of President and Vice President of the Republic.
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  7. WorldPolicyMiddle EastPublic Health

    Iran Seizes Second US Underwater Drone in Strait of Hormuz

    The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has announced the seizure of a second unmanned American submarine in the Strait of Hormuz. The device, identified as a Remus 600, was captured in a coordinated operation involving intelligence and electronic warfare. The Revolutionary Guard stated that the submarine was operated by the US Army for spying purposes and is now in the hands of specialists to retrieve its information. The Strait of Hormuz is considered closed, and the Revolutionary Guard warns against any unauthorized transit.
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  11. WorldMiddle East

    Ten Russian Regions Have Average Pensions Over 30,000 Rubles for Working Pensioners

    In ten Russian regions, working pensioners receive an average pension of over 30 thousand rubles, with the highest indicator recorded in Chukotka at 39.6 thousand rubles. Other regions include Nenets Autonomous District, Magadan Oblast, Kamchatka Krai, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District, Yakutia, Murmansk Oblast, Sakhalin Oblast, and Republic of Komi. On average, across Russia, pension provision for working individuals was 24 thousand rubles.
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  19. WorldPublic HealthHealthcareEnvironment

    EU Urged to Cut Gas, Electricity Demand Amid Energy Crisis

    The European Commission has called on EU member states to reduce their gas and electricity demand to help contain prices amidst a global energy crisis. The commission suggested that these measures should continue 'as long as necessary', according to letters sent to EU energy ministers. The EU is approaching the heating season with record low gas reserves, filling storage facilities to only 68%.
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  21. WorldMiddle East

    Bucang-i Shark Attracts Hundreds of Thousands During Chuseok Holiday

    A 3.5-meter-long basking shark, dubbed 'Bucang-i', drew massive crowds to Busan's North Port Artificial Stream during the Chuseok holiday. Over 320,000 people visited the park over three days, with peak attendance on Chuseok Day (136,000 visitors). Despite rain, visitors flocked to see the shark, with around 83,000 visiting on the last day. The shark was first discovered on October 18 and has since attracted an average of about 50,000 visitors per day, significantly higher than the usual 2,000 daily visitors.
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  22. WorldMiddle East

    Peng Liyuan's Sartorial Choices Steal Spotlight at US-China Summit

    China's First Lady Peng Liyuan made headlines at the US-China summit for her fashion choices, which reflected traditional Chinese design and culture. She wore a modern Mandarin-collar dress upon arrival and a navy qipao-inspired dress at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art. Her sartorial choices, along with those of Melania Trump and other attendees, were seen as a form of 'fashion diplomacy'.
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  24. WorldMiddle EastWeather

    Protests in Russia Over Navalny's Arrest

    Thousands of people across Russia have taken to the streets to protest the arrest of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Demonstrations were held in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other cities, with protesters calling for his immediate release. Many were detained by police, including Navalny's wife Yulia. The protests come after Navalny was arrested upon returning to Russia from Germany, where he had been recovering from a poisoning attack last year.
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