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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv is ready to halt certain strikes if Russia does the same, particularly against energy facilities and critical infrastructure. His remarks came after Donald Trump said both sides had agreed to stop energy-related attacks.

US workers at Bombardier fear job losses after President Donald Trump threatened restrictions on the Canadian aircraft maker’s jets. The company employs thousands across the US, while aviation supply chains between the two countries remain closely connected.

US Vice President JD Vance said the Small Business Administration had suspended nearly 870,000 borrowers over suspected pandemic loan fraud involving an estimated $39 billion in taxpayer money, while officials pledged to pursue fraudulent borrowers and prevent future losses.

A US federal judge has blocked a Trump administration rule that would impose fixed stay limits on foreign students, exchange visitors and foreign media representatives. The rule was scheduled to take effect Tuesday and would have replaced the existing duration-of-status system.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said an oil tanker identified as EL GAIA exploded and caught fire after hitting naval mines while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz through a forbidden route, as Tehran maintained that the waterway remains closed.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan received a traditional Maori Powhiri welcome at the Royal New Zealand Navy’s spiritual and cultural home in Auckland. His visit aims to strengthen naval cooperation, operational interaction, information sharing and maritime ties between India and New Zealand.

Three people were killed and 15 wounded in a shooting at a polling centre in Cotabato City ahead of parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro region of the Philippines. Police said rival political factions clashed before gunfire erupted.

US President Donald Trump’s remarks that he would “love to see” the unification of Ireland and Northern Ireland have drawn opposition from British political leaders. Trump made the comments during his two-day visit to Ireland, while also announcing cuts to Irish whiskey tariffs.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin departed New Delhi on Sunday after attending the 18th BRICS Summit and holding bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea region.

Iraq said Saudi pipeline attacks originated from its territory, while Trump suggested Iran was behind them. Yemen's displacement crisis deepened amid Houthi advances. Lebanon-Israel talks are planned, an Oman oil spill expanded, and Syria reported a worsening fuel crisis

  Indonesian rescuers launched a search operation after passenger ship Virgo Transport 8, carrying 240 people, lost contact while traveling from Surabaya to South Kalimantan. The vessel was last located in the Java Sea, about 148 kilometres from Banjarmasin 

Iran, Iraq and Turkey have called for restraint and diplomatic efforts to prevent escalating tensions and widening conflicts in West Asia. Separately, Iran and Oman agreed on new Strait of Hormuz shipping routes, with Gulf countries set to be briefed Monday

DRC says its Ebola outbreak has passed its peak and is under control, but WHO warns transmission remains uncontrolled and uneven. The disease has spread to seven provinces, with 7,022 confirmed cases and 3,398 deaths recorded as of September 10

Iran and Oman have agreed on new entry and exit routes for the Strait of Hormuz, with Gulf states to be briefed Monday. Tehran says the arrangement does not mean reopening the waterway, which depends on seven conditions and US actions 

A 38-year-old Indian-origin woman, Shalini Thakur, was fatally shot outside a Sacramento restaurant by Rohit, a 22-year-old undocumented immigrant from India who had allegedly stalked her for months.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, emphasized that China and India are "partners, not rivals."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, reaffirming that differences should not become disputes and stressing the importance of mutual respect, sensitivity, and interest in guiding bilateral ties.

An Indian-origin woman has been arrested for allegedly killing two friends in separate attacks in California within about 90 minutes. Police said Anila Baby faces two first-degree murder counts, while investigations into the motive and circumstances remain underway.

Anthropic, an AI company, blocked users in northern Yemen who were misusing its models to develop advanced missile systems. The accounts, linked to Iran-backed Houthi rebels, were found using smartphones to run weapons programs.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during his visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit, declared that Tehran will not bow to US and Israeli "bullying" and vowed to defend national interests. He accused Washington and Tel Aviv of targeting civilians, stressed Iran’s role as a strategic energy partner, and called for stronger BRICS trade in local currencies after talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

US President Donald Trump, speaking at a solemn ceremony marking 25 years since the September 11 attacks, vowed that Iran would never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. He honoured victims, first responders, and military personnel, while senior officials including Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth and Condoleezza Rice reflected on the tragedy and its enduring impact.

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