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Gaza Aid Flotilla Carrying Greta Thunberg Departs Tunisia
15 September 2025 @ 1:00 pm
A flotilla bound for Gaza carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists set sail Monday from Tunisia after repeated delays, aiming to break Israel's blockade and deliver aid to the Palestinian territory.
New Nepal Interim Ministers Sworn In After Protests
15 September 2025 @ 10:48 am
Nepal's new interim prime minister unveiled her first ministers Monday, as the Himalayan nation seeks to restore order after deadly youth-led anti-corruption protests that ousted the previous government.
US 'Very Close' To TikTok Deal With China: US Treasury Chief
15 September 2025 @ 10:36 am
The United States is "very close" to a deal with China to settle their dispute over TikTok, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday as the two sides resumed trade talks in Madrid.
Arab, Muslim Leaders Hold Emergency Talks After Israel's Qatar Attack
15 September 2025 @ 9:27 am
Leaders from Arab and Muslim countries will gather in a show of unity in Doha on Monday, a week after Israel's unprecedented strike on Hamas in Qatar prompted widespread anger.
Cluster Bombs Kill, Wound Over 1,200 In Ukraine Since 2022: Monitor
15 September 2025 @ 7:36 am
Cluster munitions have killed or injured more than 1,200 civilians in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began, a monitor said Monday, decrying "troubling setbacks" in global efforts to eradicate the weapons.
Australia, Papua New Guinea To Sign 'Historic' Defence Deal
15 September 2025 @ 7:27 am
A defence deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, Canberra said on Monday, the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing's rising Pacific influence.
Chinese Factory, Consumer Activity Slow Amid Economy Struggles
15 September 2025 @ 6:27 am
China's economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data Monday revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.
Rubio To Discuss Qatar Aftermath, Gaza With Netanyahu
15 September 2025 @ 6:27 am
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to examine the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Qatar opposed by Washington and its effects on efforts for a Gaza truce.
Arsenal Eye Champions League Charge With Revamped Attack
15 September 2025 @ 4:42 am
Arsenal start their bid for Champions League glory against Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday powered by a new-look attack revitalised by the Gunners' summer spending spree.
'No Regrets': Wounded Nepalis Protesters Proud At Change
15 September 2025 @ 3:45 am
University student Aditya Rawal was outside Nepal's parliament with hundreds of other anti-corruption protesters when gunfire crackled and 14 people slumped down in front of him.