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Twenty-five years ago today, the United States was shaken by one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in its history. On September 11, 2001, 19 al-Qaeda hijackers took control of four commercial airplanes and used them in coordinated attacks targeting the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon and another site in Pennsylvania. The attacks were orchestrated by al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
Sep 11, 2026 · 1 min read
Japan has sent officials and firefighting equipment to Indonesia to assist authorities in tackling major forest fires affecting parts of Borneo. The fires have generated heavy smoke, affecting communities in the region.
Sep 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Reports say an air attack in northern Gaza has killed four people, including two children, amid continued violence and rising tensions in the region.
Sep 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Concerns are growing that the military conflict between the United States and Iran could develop into a prolonged confrontation, potentially creating further economic and political pressure around the world.
Sep 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Police in Thailand say a man suspected of carrying out a shooting at a school has surrendered after an 18-hour standoff. Reports indicate that 44 children and teachers were safely evacuated from the school.
Sep 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Brent crude, farashin man fetur na duniya, ya tashi da sama da kashi 2% a safiyar yau, inda ya taɓa kai dala 100 kan ganga, kafin ya ragu kaɗan. Hakan na faruwa ne yayin da rikicin Iran ke kawo cikas ga jigilar man fetur, musamman ta mashigar Hormuz, tare da sabbin hare-hare kan ababen more rayuwa na man fetur a Gabas ta Tsakiya.
Sep 9, 2026 · 1 min read
Apple is holding its annual iPhone launch event today, with the company expected to unveil its latest products. One of the most anticipated announcements is a possible foldable iPhone, which could represent the company’s biggest smartphone design change in years.
Sep 9, 2026 · 1 min read
Two Muslim women journalists have alleged that they were detained and assaulted by Delhi Police officers at the Saket Police Station after attending an event involving Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The journalists, Shaheen Khan and Nafisa Khan, said officers questioned them about their religion and alleged that the treatment became more severe after they identified themselves as Muslims.
Sep 9, 2026 · 1 min read
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have launched a series of attacks targeting areas in southern Saudi Arabia, leaving at least 73 people injured, according to Saudi authorities.
Sep 8, 2026 · 1 min read
Australia has proposed new rules that would give social media users greater control over what appears on their feeds. Under the proposed changes, users could choose whether they want platforms to use algorithms to provide personalised content recommendations.
Sep 8, 2026 · 1 min read
Qatar has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened, warning that prolonged disruption of the strategic waterway could trigger what it described as an “industrial catastrophe.”
Sep 8, 2026 · 1 min read
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Zanzibar.
Sep 7, 2026 · 1 min read
