Nearly two million people issued evacuation orders in Japan as Typhoon Dujuan brings forth torrential rains

Tokyo, Sep 21 (UNI) Almost two million people were under evacuation orders in Japan on Monday as Typhoon Dujuan battered several prefectures, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, flooding and landslide risks.

Passengers across UK face delays and cancellations as technical issues hamper air control

London, Sep 21 (UNI) Passengers across the UK faced flight delays and cancellations on Monday after a technical problem with air traffic control systems at Nats’ Prestwick centre in Scotland.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sisters Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi detained for 30 days prior to planned Sep 27 march

Islamabad, Sep 21 (UNI) Former Pakistan prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan's sisters Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi were detained for 30 days on Monday, days before the party's planned September 27 countrywide protest and march to Islamabad. The detention of both women was ordered under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, 1960, according to Dawn.

Islamabad, Sep 21 (UNI) Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed that 70-80% of people carrying out terrorist attacks on mosques, schools, markets and Pakistan's military are Afghan nationals, further escalating Islamabad's rhetoric against Afghans and the Taliban authorities in Kabul.

Egypt, Sudan and US officials discuss efforts to end Sudan war

Cairo, Sep 21 (UNI)Egypt’s foreign minister met his Sudanese counterpart and a senior U.S. adviser on Sunday to discuss efforts to end Sudan’s war and restore security and stability, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said.

Kali idol, gold ornaments stolen from Hindu temple in Bangladesh's Faridpur

Dhaka, Sep 21 (UNI):As concerns mount over the safety of places of worship for Hindus in Bangladesh, a Goddess Kali idol, along with several ornaments and religious artefacts, was stolen from the Uttar Kalibari Temple in Faridpur city, local media reported on Monday, citing temple authorities.

Suez Canal remains safe, traffic operating normally: Authority

Cairo, Sep 21 (UNI) As navigation remains disrupted in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb, Egypt on Monday said the Suez Canal remains “safe” and that maritime traffic is operating normally along the strategic waterway, one of the world’s most important shipping routes.

Global economy resilient but risks remain high: IMF chief Georgieva

New York, Sep 21 (UNI) The global economy has proved more resilient than many had expected, but continues to face high risks from stubborn inflation, rising debt-servicing costs and the financing patterns surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) investment, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said.

Russia election results cement Putin's dominance as United Russia secures sweeping Duma majority

Moscow, Sept 21 (UNI) President Vladimir Putin's dominance of Russian politics is further cemented on Monday as his ruling United Russia party secured a commanding victory in the State Duma election, winning 57.83 per cent of the vote and projected to take 355 of the 450 seats in the lower house of parliament, according to preliminary results.

Pakistan Air Force carries out airstrikes on alleged militant hideouts in Afghanistan; Taliban warns of response

Islamabad, Sep 21 (UNI) The Pakistan Air Force carried out cross-border air strikes on alleged militant hideouts in eastern Afghanistan early on Monday, killing over three civilians, with Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban's chief spokesman, terming Pakistan's latest airstrikes as a "war crime" and warning they "will not go unanswered."
The pre-dawn strikes targeted areas in Nurgal district of Kunar province and Barmal district of Paktika province.

Putin's United Russia party secures record 355 seats in State Duma elections, says election chief

Moscow, Sep 21 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has secured a record 355 seats in the 450-member State Duma, according to preliminary results from the Central Election Commission, extending the party's parliamentary dominance in an election in which openly critical opposition forces were largely excluded.

IRGC declares itself prepped for prolonged war with US, says it has capabilities yet to unleash

Tehran, Sep 21 (UNI) The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that it "has prepared itself for a long-term war" with the US and is now "more prepared than before," said its spokesman Hossein Mohebbi today.

CNN, MS NOW, Politico announce they will sue Trump administration for ban from White House

Washington, Sep 21 (UNI) CNN, MS NOW and Politico said on Monday they would sue the Trump administration over President Donald Trump’s decision to bar the three news organisations from the White House, arguing that the move violates the First Amendment.

US, China discuss AI incident notification mechanism ahead of Trump-Xi summit

New York, Sept 21 (UNI) The United States and China have discussed setting up a new notification mechanism for artificial intelligence-related incidents that could pose national security risks, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, as the two countries prepare for a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Mike Waltz says door open for Iran to return to negotiations, sees no timeline for conflict

Washington, Sep 21 (UNI) US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said Washington's door remained open for Iran to return to negotiations to end the conflict, but warned that the Trump administration's economic pressure on Tehran would continue.