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Earth news — September 17, 2026

Publications tagged with Earth published on September 17, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

19 publications

  1. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Cambodia to Host Int'l Conference on Combating Online Fraud

    Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced that Cambodia will host an international conference on combating online fraud from September 23 to 24. The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Law Enforcement Center and other parties will participate in this event. Hun Manet emphasized the Cambodian government's determination to combat online fraud and illegal gambling, pointing out that Cambodia has transformed in just a few months from being criticized by the international community to becoming a recognized success story in combating fraud.
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  4. WorldEarthEnergy SciPublic Health

    Greenland and Antarctica Lost 11.3 Trillion Tons of Ice Since 1970s

    The longest satellite record ever assembled shows that Greenland and Antarctica have lost 11.3 trillion metric tons of ice since the 1970s, raising global sea level by more than 3 centimeters (1.2 inches). Most of the loss has come from glaciers flowing faster into the ocean, not from melting at the surface. The research, published in the journal Scientific Data, combines data from 27 satellite missions and 42 independent studies.
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  6. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Power Outages in Montenegro Due to Network Maintenance

    Montenegro will experience power outages in various cities due to planned maintenance work on the network. The outages will occur in different timeframes, ranging from a few hours to a full day, depending on the location. Some of the affected cities include Podgorica, Nikšić, Cetinje, Danilovgrad, Bar, Ulcinj, Kotor, Tivat, Herceg Novi, Andrijevica, Berane, Plav, Petnjica, Rožaje, Bijelo Polje, Mojkovac, Kolašin, and Pljevlja. The maintenance work aims to improve the safety and reliability of the electricity supply.
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  10. WorldLawMiddle EastEarth

    Poland Scrambles Fighters Amid Russia's Drone Attacks on Ukraine

    In response to Russia's drone attacks on Ukraine, Poland has scrambled its military aviation, including fighter jets, and activated air defense systems. Residents in regions near the Ukrainian border, such as Lubelszczyzna and Podkarpacie, have received alerts and air raid sirens have sounded in cities like Lublin and Rzeszów. No violation of Polish airspace has been reported.
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  13. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Gaza's Dilapidated Buildings Pose Imminent Collapse Risk

    Thousands of buildings in Gaza are at risk of collapse, threatening the lives of their residents. The Civil Defense in Gaza warns of nearly 2000 dilapidated buildings inhabited by large numbers of people. The government and various agencies confirm this urgent issue, with some reports mentioning up to 3000 buildings at risk. Rescue teams are still hearing voices of survivors under the rubble, and several families live in semi-collapsed buildings facing the risk of collapse. The problem is attributed to damage caused by Israeli attacks and the insufficiency of housing options.
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  14. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastEarth

    Yemen Shoots Down Saudi Fighter Jets, Denies Targeting Mecca

    The Yemeni Armed Forces have shot down a Saudi F15 warplane and intercepted two others using locally made surface-to-air missiles. The incidents occurred in response to over 450 Saudi air strikes this week targeting various Yemeni provinces. Yemen denies Saudi allegations of targeting Mecca, stating that their operations focus on oil facilities and military bases.
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  16. WorldEarth

    Tajikistan's Performance at World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand

    The 46th World Chess Olympiad opened in Samarkand on September 15, with Tajikistan participating in both open and women's tournaments. Tajikistan's open team, seeded 61st, faced Gambia (No. 165) in the first round, while the women's team, seeded 84th, played against the British Virgin Islands (No. 179). Both matches began at 15:00 local time in Dushanbe. On September 16, Tajikistan's men's team defeated Gambia, and the women's team won against the British Virgin Islands. In the second round on September 17, Tajikistan's men's team faced England, and the women's team took on Slovakia.
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  17. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaEarth

    September 16 Holidays: Ozone Layer Preservation & Mexican Independence

    On September 16, the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated, marking the 1987 signing of a document limiting ozone-depleting substances. Additionally, Mexico commemorates its Independence Day, honoring the start of its war against Spanish rule in 1810. In Verona, Italy, Juliet's Birthday is also observed, paying tribute to the famous Shakespearean heroine.
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  19. WorldMiddle EastEarthBiodiversity

    Ecuador: Mass Protests Against Mining Expansion Threatening Water Sources

    Thousands of Ecuadorians, including indigenous communities, labor unions, students, and environmental activists, took to the streets on September 16, 2026, to protest against mining expansion in the páramos, particularly the controversial Loma Larga project in Kimsacocha. Demonstrators demanded mining-free water and expressed their opposition to President Daniel Noboa's extractivist policies, which they believe threaten local water sources and ecosystems. The protests, which took place in cities like Cuenca, were part of a broader movement defending water resources and territorial rights.
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