The World Today

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  Russia strikes train near Polish border following Kyiv security conference 15.09.2026 26min

  Oil prices soar as the Iran war disrupts Saudi exports. Yemen's Houthis seized more Red Sea islands, while a key Saudi pipeline hit last week remains out of service. NATO's chief condemns a Russian drone strike on a train near the Polish border. The attack came shortly after senior visiting officials passed through a station. And the frantic search for survivors after a disaster at sea. Indonesia steps up efforts to find those missing after a ferry capsized.
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  Chinese President proposes initiatives on greater BRICS cooperation 14.09.2026 26min

  Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing after his speech at the BRICS summit. He called for five ways to deepen the group's cooperation. More fighting in Yemen between Houthis and government troops while Red Sea nations fear the impact of the rebels' control over a maritime chokepoint. And a Chinese ship made voyage on an alternative sea route for trade. Details on the Ice Silk Road connecting to Europe.
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  Trump vows to give each US adult $5k if Republicans win the midterms 11.09.2026 26min

  At least 25 are dead after a fire on a cargo ship in eastern China. An emergency response is underway as President Xi Jinping calls for an investigation into the cause. Also, a deadly fire on a passenger ferry in the Philippines. There are at least five people dead, scores missing, and the search and rescue operation continues. And U.S. President Donald Trump makes a controversial pledge during a Republican Party convention. What he promised Americans is sparking a heated debate.
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  Iran and US trade strikes in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began 10.09.2026 26min

  Iran reports fresh attacks on its southern coastal regions as tit-for-tat strikes on U.S. and Iranian ships send oil prices surging to the highest level since July. As Iranian students face a new academic year, a painful reminder of the more than 100 children killed in the school attack at the beginning of the U.S.-Iran conflict. And hundreds of thousands of immigrants from El Salvador could soon face deportation from the United States. Why their status is now in limbo?
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  US targets oil tankers near Kharg Island 09.09.2026 26min

  Opportunities for trade and investment, a major focus of a phone call between China's President Xi Jinping and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The United States releases footage showing strikes on tankers near Iran's Kharg Island refinery. Tehran retaliates with strikes on US bases in Jordan and threatens Kuwait as well as Bahrain. And a new president takes the gavel as this year's United Nations General Assembly gets underway in New York City.
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  US-Cuba tensions 08.09.2026 26min

  Tensions between the United States and Iran enter another dangerous phase. American oil and gas companies are now under threat as Tehran announces a new restricted zone near the Strait of Hormuz. Cuba's top diplomat condemns the Trump administration's blockade and sanctions. This comes after Havana puts forward a detailed plan to counter the costly impact on its economy. And it's off to the races at the Superbike World Championship and one Chinese company gets a spot on the podium with a French rider. How a gamble he took paid off in a big, big way.
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  Germany state election 07.09.2026 26min

  Iran says it has struck an unmanned US vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz. Washington denies that. This comes a day after military strikes on Iranian oil tankers. In Eastern Germany, a far-right party is leading a crucial state election. The final results will determine if they'll rule alone or lack a majority. And five people died after a plane ran off a runway Miami International Airport on Sunday. The plane was carrying cargo for online retailer Amazon Prime.
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  El Nino warning: WMO says it's stepping up preparedness 04.09.2026 26min

  Danger zone of extreme weather. The UN warns a supersized El Nino could devastate communities and economies around the world. A week after the flood disaster on the China-Nepal border, thousands remain missing and aid deliveries struggle to reach communities amid treacherous conditions. And Iran launches fresh attacks targeting US military bases in the Gulf despite President Trump's warning of more American attacks.
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  President Xi pays state visit to Egypt 03.09.2026 26min

  A historic visit to Egypt. President Xi Jinping's first trip to Cairo in a decade aims to deepen economic and military ties. Washington and Caracas strike a controversial deal that gives the US access to Venezuela's oil reserves. And Nepal shifts its focus toward rehabilitation a week after catastrophic flash flooding. With the death toll climbing, searchers race to find thousands of people still missing.
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  US strikes Iran after new shipping attacks in Strait of Hormuz 02.09.2026 26min

  President Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for a state visit and opens a new chapter in the China-Egypt friendship. We look at the ties binding those two countries. New US military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told the SCO that Tehran is ready to revive an interim deal if the US does the same. Rescue teams in Nepal work around the clock to find hundreds of workers trapped in mud-filled hydropower tunnels and workers in China race to clear a key highway to allow access to more remote areas.
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  President Xi visits Kyrgyzstan 01.09.2026 26min

  Chinese President Xi Jinping hails a new era of cooperation with Kyrgyzstan, holding talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek ahead of the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The race to find survivors trapped in a tunnel after the mudslide and flood disaster on the China-Nepal border. More than 900 are dead, and nearly 4,000 are still missing. In the US, crews search for victims of a flash flood before more storms move in. The disaster at the Grand Canyon killed at least two people at one of the country's most popular tourist sites.
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  Iran's IRGC says it attacked US bases in Jordan in retaliation 31.08.2026 26min

  Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a state visit in Kyrgyzstan, meeting with its leader ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit. The U.S. launches new attacks on Iran for the first time in weeks. Washington says it targeted missile launchers on the coast of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliates, striking US bases in the region. At the China-Nepal border, rescuers search debris and collect bodies after last week's mudslide. The death toll rises to over 800, with thousands more missing.
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  Tariff turmoil: US-Canada trade war strains Canadian business 28.08.2026 26min

  The search for survivors after catastrophic mudslides along the China-Nepal border, hundreds dead, more than 1,000 missing, including international tourists from two dozen countries. Canadian businesses react to the latest round of tit-for-tat tariffs between Washington and Ottawa. And a world first, surgeons used live AI assistance to successfully remove a tumor during a brain surgery.
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  Trump administration suspends all visa applications 27.08.2026 26min

  Flash floods and mudslides sweep the border between Nepal and China, causing heavy casualties. Hundreds are missing. A new crackdown on immigration to America. The State Department pauses all visa applications just days after moving to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 people. And Meta agrees to pay up to 18 billion dollars in a landmark settlement over claims its platform harms children.
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  Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of US goods 26.08.2026 26min

  Canada announces retaliatory measures against the United States after President Trump imposes steep tariffs following a breakdown in trade talks. And China rejects the US pressure campaign against Iran and its trading partners, calling them illegal. Beijing says it will take all necessary measures to safeguard its rights and interests.
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  US threatens "economic D-Day" sanctions on Iran 25.08.2026 26min

  The White House announced an unprecedented assault on Iran's already battered economy. The rial drops to a record low against the US dollar. Southern China struggles to dry out after days of torrential rains from Typhoon Narra, as another typhoon makes landfall in Eastern Fujian province. And tens of thousands of people in Nevada urged to evacuate as crews battle a growing wildfire from the air and on the ground.
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  Tariff turmoil: Business owners lament US-Canada trade war 24.08.2026 26min

  An escalating trade war in North America. The Trump administration lashes out after Canada promises retaliation to new tariffs. Ottawa describes the move as an economic attack. Iran says it's unbowed against US military and economic pressure. Tehran refers to threats of new sanctions as desperate. And in southern Thailand, dozens of areas hit by arson attacks. Two people are hurt. The government says the fires were aimed at creating unrest.
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  Chinese FM Wang Yi concludes two-day visit to Seoul 21.08.2026 26min

  With Iranians already facing soaring prices, Tehran rejects Donald Trump's latest threat as economic terrorism. The US president is vowing the most crushing economic warfare amid a deadlock in talks to end the war. China's top diplomat wraps up his two-day visit to South Korea, with a message on improving ties with Seoul and promoting peace on the Korean Peninsula. And couples mark Chinese Valentine's Day with food festivals and gifts — we'll show you how the holiday is being celebrated in southern Sichuan province.
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  US pauses proposed 50% tariffs on many goods from Canada 20.08.2026 26min

  A new trade war between the US and Canada has been averted. US President Donald Trump has delayed imposing steep new tariffs, saying the two sides are close to finalizing a trade deal. Another blow to Iran's economy. The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade with Iran following a new wave of missile attacks. Tehran denies any involvement. And the daily struggles of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank — a look at the human cost of violence, as the UN marks World Humanitarian Day.
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  Trump: No talks with Tehran taking place; none planned 19.08.2026 26min

  Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed his Ecuadorian counterpart to Beijing. The two leaders shore up bilateral cooperation on multiple fronts. Iran dismisses Donald Trump's latest social media post as delusional. The US president called the Strait of Hormuz a new US territory as the impasse shows no end in sight. And high-stake trade negotiations go down to the wire as Canada tries to avoid hefty new US tariffs that take effect on Wednesday.