China news — September 17, 2026

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1. WorldBillMiddle EastChina

   Sep 17, 2026, 18:43 UTC

   

   Israel and Morocco Upgrade Diplomatic Ties to Ambassadorial Level

   Israeli and Moroccan Foreign Ministers, Gideon Sa'ar and Nasser Bourita, along with US Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, agreed to upgrade diplomatic representation between Israel and Morocco to ambassadorial level, exchange ambassadors, and expand direct flights. They also committed to finalize investment protection and double taxation agreements by the end of 2026. This move is part of the Abraham Accords and aims to strengthen relations between the two countries.

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2. WorldMiddle EastChinaConflict

   Sep 17, 2026, 17:48 UTC

   

   Ukrainian Drone Strikes Injure and Kill Civilians in Belgorod Region

   Over the past day, Ukrainian military attacks using drones and missiles have resulted in multiple injuries and fatalities among civilians in the Belgorod region of Russia. Six people were initially reported injured, with two men hurt in separate drone strikes. Later, it was confirmed that one person had died and eight others were injured, including a minor, in an attack on the village of Rzhevka. The regional operational headquarters stated that a man was killed and several others injured when a drone attacked a passenger car and a Gazelle van. The attacks have caused damage to vehicles, factories, and homes, with no comment from Ukraine on the incidents.

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3. WorldMiddle EastSoutheast AsiaChina

   Sep 17, 2026, 15:59 UTC

   

   China Implements Stricter Travel Rules for Citizens

   China has introduced new regulations that tighten control over its citizens' overseas travel. Key sectors like AI, semiconductors, and robotics face increased scrutiny. Officials can interview travelers, inspect devices, and impose exit bans of up to three years for those deemed a threat to national or technological security. The rules also target violators of technology import and export regulations.

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4. WorldMiddle EastChina

   Sep 17, 2026, 13:45 UTC

   

   Israeli Artillery Shells Multiple Towns in Southern Lebanon

   The Israeli army targeted several areas in southern Lebanon with artillery fire, according to multiple reports from Lebanese news agencies. The towns of Mansouri, Beit Yahoun, Hadatha, Majdal Silm, Nabbata al-Fouqa, and Ali Al Taher heights were among the areas hit. Smoke columns were seen rising from the affected areas.

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5. ScienceChinaTradeHardware

   Sep 17, 2026, 11:02 UTC

   

   Sensex and Nifty Swing on US Fed Rate Decision, Oil Prices

   Indian stock markets witnessed volatility this week, with the Sensex and Nifty fluctuating due to various factors including the US Federal Reserve's rate decision, oil price movements, and foreign institutional investor (FII) activity. The Sensex climbed over 300 points on Wednesday morning ahead of the US Fed rate decision but closed lower due to selling pressure. It rebounded in early trade on Thursday but ended the day with marginal gains. Oil prices fell as US crude inventories rose despite Saudi supply concerns. FIIs offloaded equities worth Rs 2,977.86 crore on Tuesday and Rs 2,032.61 crore on Wednesday.

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6. ScienceChinaHardware

   Sep 17, 2026, 05:22 UTC

   

   Russia Discusses Connecting 5G on iPhones with Apple

   The Ministry of Digital Development in Russia is in talks with Apple to enable 5G connectivity on iPhones in the country. Head of the ministry, Maksut Shadaev, confirmed the negotiations but did not provide a timeline for completion. Currently, 5G is available in 16 cities, benefiting around 10 million users of Android devices, while iPhone users await Apple's decision.

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7. SocietyChina

   Sep 17, 2026, 04:58 UTC

   

   Most Common Spelling Mistakes in Russian USE Named

   The most common spelling mistakes in the Russian language Unified State Exam (USE) have been identified. These include errors in roots (e.g., 'upamyal', 'vyrozhenie', 'period'), prefixes and suffixes (e.g., 'priodolil', 'preobretaet', 'pripivshaet'), and the use of 'ne' and 'ni'. Despite the high overall level of literacy, these errors persist.

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8. WorldMiddle EastChina

   Sep 17, 2026, 00:24 UTC

   

   Iran Praises Strategic Partnership with China, Awaits Decisions Impacting Regional Balance

   Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, after successful consultations with Chinese counterparts, emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership between the two countries. He stated that the decisions made during these consultations will significantly impact the future strategic balance in the region and have far-reaching consequences. Araghchi also endorsed President Xi Jinping's four principles for Middle East peace: peaceful coexistence, respect for national sovereignty, adherence to international law, and coordinating development and security.

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