Archives for September, 2026

A satellite image shows buildings and roads before flash floods and a mudslide, in Timure, Nepal, July 1, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS

Exclusive-Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources say

Reuters

The wreckage of a bus involved in a deadly accident on Dahab-Nuweiba road in South Sinai, Egypt, September 2, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer

At least 21 die in bus accident in Egypt's South Sinai, ministry says

Reuters

A drone view shows the Russian-flagged general cargo ship Omskiy-107 aground off the coast of Sile in Istanbul, Turkey, September 1, 2026. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

Ships adopt makeshift anti-drone defences as Black Sea attacks intensify

Reuters

In this picture obtained by AFP from the Iranian news agency Tasnim on September 2, 2026 a destroyed vehicle is pictured at the site of an overnight strike in Kuhestak, Sirik County, in Iran's southern Hormozgan province on September 2, 2026. Iranian forces said on September 2 that they launched attacks on US military targets in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and other countries in the region, vowing "severe" consequences for renewed American attacks on the Islamic republic. (Photo by Masoud Moha

Iran vows continued military action amid renewed hostilities with US

Iran responded to US attacks with a wave of drone and missile strikes against countries across the region, raising fears of a return to war.

Scientists agree that global warming increases the risk of extreme weather events like heatwaves, droughts and floods.

World must prepare for 'reality' of missing 1.5C goal: UN

Agence France-Presse

A passenger bus overturned on a desert highway in Egypt's eastern Sinai Peninsula on Wednesday, killing 22 people, including 10 Jordanians, and injuring 28 others.

Bus crash in Egypt's Sinai kills 22, including 10 Jordanians

Agence France-Presse

Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcomed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi upon his arrival at Cairo International Airport for an official visit to Egypt, which is his first state visit to the country in 10 years, in Cairo, Egypt, September 1, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Pool

China's Xi urges new Middle East security framework during Egypt visit

Reuters

A female fighter from the Women's Protection Units (YPJ) walks with her weapon slung over her shoulder in Hasakah, Syria, August 22, 2026. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman

Once symbols of war on Islamic State, Kurdish women fighters seek role in new Syria

Reuters

People drive near a billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump on a building in Tehran, Iran, September 2, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Trump aides seek 'quiet' in Iran war but say attacks may intensify after November elections

Reuters

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 1, 2026. Murat Cetinmuhurdar/Turkish Presidential Press Office/Handout via REUTERS

Erdogan says Turkey would consider full membership of China- and Russia-led security bloc

Reuters

Iran reacted with fury after the Iranian Red Crescent said a US attack that hit a wedding in Iran's south killed four people, including a child, and wounded more than 50

Iran, US trade threats after fresh strikes

Agence France-Presse

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks in Chisinau, Moldova, August 27, 2026. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian drones have effectively closed Russian airspace

Reuters

A LORA quasi-ballistic missile by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is exhibited at the DEFEA Defence Exhibition, in Athens, Greece, May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Louiza Vradi

Germany successfully tests Israeli ballistic missile, officials say

Reuters

A screengrab from a video obtained from social media on September 1, 2026, shows a missile launch on the day U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said U.S. forces carried out strikes on Iranian military target. U.S. Central Command/Handout via REUTERS

US military says it completed latest wave of strikes on Iran

Reuters

A flash of light rises from the ground after an apparent projectile streaks across the sky and appears to reach the ground over Jordan as seen from Eilat, Israel, September 1, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a video. Video obtained by Reuters

US-Iran strikes raise fears of renewed war across the Middle East

Reuters

Laem Chabang Port, in Chonburi province, Thailand, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

After 286 days at sea, US aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand

Reuters