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North America news — September 22, 2026

Publications tagged with North America published on September 22, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

26 publications

  3. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Zelensky Meets Trump at UN, Discusses Energy Ceasefire

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. The meeting focused on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the possibility of an energy ceasefire. Zelensky's visit to the US comes amidst a series of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Dnipro, where three people were killed. The Ukrainian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, is attending the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, with Zelensky set to address the assembly later this week.
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  6. U.S.WarNorth America

    F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes at U.S. Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany

    An F-16 fighter jet crashed at the U.S. Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany on Tuesday afternoon, triggering a major emergency response. Witnesses reported seeing the jet rapidly lose altitude before a large column of black smoke rose near the runway. The pilot managed to eject safely, but one person on the ground was injured. Neither U.S. nor German authorities have officially confirmed the circumstances of the crash or the cause.
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  10. WorldPolicyRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    India to Reduce Russian Oil Imports Amid US Sanctions Threat

    Indian oil refineries are considering reducing their purchases of Russian oil due to new US sanctions and the threat of tariffs, according to multiple Bloomberg reports. In September, imports of Russian crude fell to 1.9 million barrels per day, the lowest since April this year. This move comes as India, the world's third-largest oil importer, has been purchasing more than half of its imports from Russia in recent months to combat high prices and ongoing supply disruptions from the Middle East. However, leading refineries are now exploring alternative oil batches due to the potential impact of US measures on Russian energy resources.
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  11. WorldAppointmentsMiddle EastNorth America

    Iran Presents 7 Conditions for US Talks, Including Asset Release and Sanctions Lift

    Iran has reportedly presented seven conditions for resuming negotiations with the US, including the release of frozen assets, an end to all wars, non-interference in Iran's internal affairs, a halt to attacks on Iranian soil, and the lifting of US sanctions. These conditions are not directly nuclear-related, according to a senior political source. Qatar and Pakistan have intensified their mediation efforts, separate from the Oman channel. Meanwhile, Iran's military claims US plans to resume airstrikes against Iranian targets.
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  12. PoliticsLocal GovMiddle EastNorth America

    Amit Shah Inaugurates ANTF Conference, Launches NCB Website, Awareness Campaign

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the third national conference of chiefs of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), focusing on progress towards the Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-29) and combating drug trafficking. He also launched the revamped NCB website, released TVCs for drug awareness, and laid foundation stones for NCB zones in Lucknow and Dehradun. The two-day conference, attended by heads of ANTFs from 36 states and UTs, aims to strengthen drug law enforcement and keep Indian youth away from drugs.
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  13. SocietyLocal GovNorth America

    Moldova Reports Surge in Domestic Violence Cases

    Over the weekend and subsequent 24-hour period, Moldovan police registered a significant increase in domestic violence cases. From September 18 to 20, 180 cases were reported, with 47 emergency restraining orders issued and 5 protection orders granted by courts. In the following 24 hours, another 88 cases were reported, leading to 45 immediate restraining orders and 11 court protective orders. Both periods saw violations of restraining and protective orders, as well as cases resulting in minor injuries.
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  14. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Thailand Demands Apology from Miss Universe Cambodia Over Misuse of Historical Thai Photograph

    The Ministry of Culture of Thailand has demanded an apology from Miss Universe Cambodia for using a historical Thai photograph in a presentation about Cambodian clothing culture without proper attribution. The photograph, depicting women from Kamphaeng Phet during the reign of King Chulalongkorn, was cropped to remove the Fine Arts Department's watermark. The ministry has threatened legal action if the pageant does not apologize and stop circulating the disputed material.
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  15. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Houthi Leader Advises Turkey, Pakistan Against Joining Saudi Aggression

    Abdulmalik al-Houthi, leader of Yemen's Houthi rebels, has warned Turkey and Pakistan against joining Saudi Arabia's military intervention in Yemen. He urged these countries not to support the Saudi-led coalition for political or financial gains. Al-Houthi emphasized that standing with the aggressor against his people would result in severe consequences, both legally and morally. He called on these governments to instead support the oppressed Palestinian people and work towards a just solution.
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  16. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Xi Presses Trump to Halt Taiwan Arms Sales During Washington Summit

    Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to urge U.S. President Donald Trump to halt arms sales to Taiwan during their upcoming summit in Washington. Xi is likely to cite the 1982 Sino-American joint communiqué, which stated that the U.S. would gradually reduce arms sales to Taiwan. However, Trump has previously described such sales as a 'great negotiating tool.' The primary topic of discussion is the potential impact of Taiwan arms sales on U.S.-China relations.
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  18. WorldBillMiddle EastNorth America

    Five Nations Condemn Russian Elections in Occupied Ukrainian Territories

    Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom jointly condemned Russia's parliamentary elections held in occupied parts of Ukraine, describing them as a 'sham', 'farce', and a violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and international law. The countries rejected Russia's attempt to 'normalize' the occupation and called for support of Ukrainian sovereignty.
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  19. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    TAPI Gas Supplies to Pakistan Expected in 2027

    Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Pakistan, Atajan Mollamov, announced that the completion of the Herat-Serhetab section of the TAPI pipeline is expected by the end of 2022. This will pave the way for gas transfers to Afghanistan and Pakistan, with supplies to Pakistan anticipated by 2027. The TAPI pipeline, spanning approximately 1800 kilometers, is designed to transport around 33 billion cubic meters of gas annually from Turkmenistan to Pakistan and India.
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  24. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaArctic

    Denmark, Greenland, US Sign Arctic Security Deal

    Denmark, Greenland, and the United States have signed a security agreement regarding Greenland. The deal, signed on September 22, puts Arctic security under NATO's watch, sharing responsibility between NATO, the US, and Denmark. The agreement recognizes Danish sovereignty over Greenland while giving the US a more significant role in its security. The signing ceremony took place at the UN headquarters in New York.
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