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Trump Lifts US Sanctions on Eritrea and Hagos Ghebrehiwet

President Donald Trump lifted US sanctions on Eritrea and official Hagos Ghebrehiwet. The move removes restrictions on the ruling party to advance regional interests.

Nicholas Brandram Dies as Police Refer Case to Watchdog world Crime SEP 19, 2026

Nicholas Brandram Dies as Police Refer Case to Watchdog

Nicholas Brandram was found dead at his London home while under police investigation for a 2017 assault.

world Conflict (War) SEP 19, 2026

Sixteen Die in Kohat Mosque Bombing by Vehicle in Pakistan

A vehicle bomb killed 16 people at a mosque in Kohat, Pakistan, on September 18, 2026. Police killed eight attackers during a 20-hour operation following the blast.

FBI Director Patel Halts RCMP Cooperation Over CBC Guidance world Politics SEP 19, 2026

FBI Director Patel Halts RCMP Cooperation Over CBC Guidance

FBI Director Kash Patel paused some cooperation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police following CBC guidance on 9/11 terminology.

Whitaker Urges Czech Republic to Raise Defense Spending world Politics SEP 19, 2026

Whitaker Urges Czech Republic to Raise Defense Spending

U.S. Ambassador Matthew Whitaker criticized Czech defense spending during a meeting in Prague. The nation currently allocates under 1.8% of GDP while the U.S. demands 5%.

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world Politics SEP 19, 2026

Trump Lifts US Sanctions on Eritrea and Hagos Ghebrehiwet

President Donald Trump lifted US sanctions on Eritrea and official Hagos Ghebrehiwet. The move removes restrictions on the ruling party to advance regional interests.

FBI Director Patel Halts RCMP Cooperation Over CBC Guidance world Politics SEP 19, 2026

FBI Director Patel Halts RCMP Cooperation Over CBC Guidance

FBI Director Kash Patel paused some cooperation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police following CBC guidance on 9/11 terminology.

Whitaker Urges Czech Republic to Raise Defense Spending world Politics SEP 19, 2026

Whitaker Urges Czech Republic to Raise Defense Spending

U.S. Ambassador Matthew Whitaker criticized Czech defense spending during a meeting in Prague. The nation currently allocates under 1.8% of GDP while the U.S. demands 5%.

world Politics SEP 19, 2026

Malaysia's Sultan Grants Najib Conditional Pardon for House Arrest

Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar granted a conditional pardon allowing Najib Razak to serve his sentence under house arrest until August 2028.

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Carney Hosts Summit as U.S. Tariffs Take Effect world Business SEP 19, 2026

Carney Hosts Summit as U.S. Tariffs Take Effect

Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted an investment summit in Toronto following new U.S. tariffs. Bell Canada announced a $50 billion project to expand its data-center capacity.

Amazon Pauses 21 Air Flights After Miami Crash world Business SEP 19, 2026

Amazon Pauses 21 Air Flights After Miami Crash

Amazon suspended operations with carrier 21 Air following a fatal runway overrun in Miami. The crash killed five people and injured five others on September 6, 2026.

AirBaltic Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in New York Court world Business SEP 19, 2026

AirBaltic Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in New York Court

Latvian flag carrier AirBaltic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York on September 14, 2026. The airline secured €350 million in financing to continue flights while restructuring its debt.

Dangote Refinery Shares Begin Trading on Nigerian Exchange world Business SEP 19, 2026

Dangote Refinery Shares Begin Trading on Nigerian Exchange

Shares in Dangote Petroleum Refinery started trading Monday to raise $1.6 billion. Aliko Dangote retains 87% ownership as the share purchase period ends October 13.

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world Health SEP 19, 2026

NICE Approves Enhertu for 1,000 Women in England

NICE recommended routine NHS use of Enhertu for HER2-low advanced breast cancer on September 17, 2026. The decision allows 1,000 women annually in England to access a drug that extended median survival to 23.4 months in trials.

Japan Centenarians Reach 107,677 as Population Ages world Health SEP 19, 2026

Japan Centenarians Reach 107,677 as Population Ages

Japan's centenarian population rose to 107,677 in September 2025, marking the first time the count exceeded 100,000.

Thirlwall Report: Ten Babies Could Have Been Saved or Protected, Inquiry Finds world Health SEP 19, 2026

Thirlwall Report: Ten Babies Could Have Been Saved or Protected, Inquiry Finds

The Thirlwall inquiry concluded that three babies might have survived and seven others could have been protected with earlier action, citing dysfunctional management and issuing 14 recommendations, including installing cameras on every neonatal cot.

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Irving Pays Fine for Al-Shaair Eyeblack Message world Sports SEP 19, 2026

Irving Pays Fine for Al-Shaair Eyeblack Message

Kyrie Irving said he will pay the $11,941 NFL fine issued to Azeez Al-Shaair for writing Hind Rajab's name on his eyeblack. The payment follows Irving's criticism of ESPN for omitting Rajab's name in its coverage of the penalty.

Argentina Names Messi to Squad for Farewell Match world Sports SEP 19, 2026

Argentina Names Messi to Squad for Farewell Match

The Argentine Football Association included Lionel Messi in a 28-man squad for upcoming friendlies culminating in an October 6 tribute.

Rams Coach McVay Calls Loss to 49ers Tormenting world Sports SEP 19, 2026

Rams Coach McVay Calls Loss to 49ers Tormenting

Sean McVay stated he is tormented by practices after a 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne. Myles Garrett requires knee surgery with no return timeline for the Rams.

Nairobi Wins Bid to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships world Sports SEP 19, 2026

Nairobi Wins Bid to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships

World Athletics awarded the 2029 championships to Nairobi, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa.