‘War on terror’: How 9/11 changed the language of conflict
Al Jazeeraby Caolán Magee12 Sept 2026
Torture became “enhanced interrogation”. Suspects were seized and removed across borders through “extraordinary rendition”.
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Al Jazeeraby Priyanka Shankar12 Sept 2026
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting the annual BRICS Summit beginning today in the Indian capital, New Delhi, which has been decked out in BRICS-themed signs and illuminated buildings...
Saudi Arabia shuts down oil pipeline, blaming drones from Iraq
World news | The Guardianby Agence France-Presse12 Sept 2026
Saudi authorities said Friday drones launched from Iraq led to the temporary closure of a crucial oil export route used to bypass the lockdown of the strait of Hormuz.
How China and Nepal are battling flood rumours online
New Indian Expressby AFP12 Sept 2026
HONG KONG: China and Nepal have taken different approaches to information after a Himalayan flood, shaping what the public saw of a disaster that killed more than 1,400 people.
The 23 UK towns and cities in Putin’s crosshairs as Russia issues threat
Daily Express :by Ciaran McGrath12 Sept 2026
Vladimir Putin has put 23 UK towns and cities in the crosshairs by calling possible strikes on British military sites a military secret over Ukraine support.
Meera Sodha’s vegetarian recipe for mushroom claypot rice
The Guardianby Meera Sodha12 Sept 2026
In the nine years that I’ve been writing this column, I’ve had two babies, a breakdown and very little time away from writing a weekly recipe.
Call it the Miliband doctrine. Let’s hope the new Israeli settlement boycott is just the start | Steve Bloomfield
The Guardianby Steve Bloomfield12 Sept 2026
Almost 30 years ago, the Labour titan Robin Cook announced his arrival at the Foreign Office by laying out what would become described as an “ethical foreign policy”.
Sweden’s extremely close election could see far right enter government
The Guardianby Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondent12 Sept 2026
Sweden goes to the polls on Sunday in an extremely close election that could see the far right enter government for the first time if the country’s rightwing parties can form a majority.
Blind date: ‘He probably thinks I hold a lot of strong opinions on frivolous matters’
The Guardianby Guardian Staff12 Sept 2026
Joe on Jade What were you hoping for? Human connection outside an algorithm – good conversation and a fun anecdote. First impressions?
Why data centers could be the next big market for catastrophe bonds
International: Top News And Analysisby Sam Meredith12 Sept 2026
The rapid buildout of hyperscale data centers is creating tens of billions of dollars of concentrated physical assets — and an insurance challenge that traditional markets may struggle to handle on...
Russia, Trump and a battle over welfare loom over Sweden’s election
International: Top News And Analysisby Elsa Ohlen12 Sept 2026
Whoever wins Sweden's general election on Sunday will face an unusually difficult financial equation with a structurally higher defense bill, growing demands on the welfare state as well as...
Death toll from Philippines ferry fire rises to 35, as officials warn toll will grow
The Guardianby Agence France-Presse12 Sept 2026
The bodies of passengers killed in a ferry fire off the Philippines arrived at a port near the resort town of Coron, Palawan, on Saturday morning, as the country’s coast guard warned the death toll...
Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq
BBC Newsby Tiffanie Turnbull12 Sept 2026
- Published Saudi Arabia has closed a critical oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, as conflict in the Middle East widens.
Second Anthropic insider raises alarm over AI race to superintelligence and risks to humanity
New Indian Expressby TNIE online desk12 Sept 2026
Joe Benton, who describes himself on social media as the former manager of Anthropic’s Scalable Oversight team, has raised concerns over AI safety, alleging that leading AI companies are racing to...
Alleged drone operator charged with murder after mistaken identity shooting in Sydney
World news | The Guardianby Henry Belot12 Sept 2026
A Sydney teenager has been charged with murder after police accused him of operating a drone as part of a suspected botched gang hit in the city’s west.
BRICS summit begins with focus on Global Governance; Modi-Xi Bilateral at 5:45 PM
New Indian Expressby Jayanth Jacob12 Sept 2026
NEW DELHI: The BRICS Summit gets underway at 2 PM today, bringing together leaders of the grouping for a series of high-level discussions on global governance, multilateralism and the evolving...
India calls for local currency trade among BRICS to enhance economic resilience
Hindustan Timesby Rajeev Jayaswal12 Sept 2026
India calls for local currency trade among BRICS to enhance economic resilience External Affairs Minister Jaishankar emphasized self-reliance amid global economic challenges.
China’s Xi heads to India for BRICS summit overshadowed by wars
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff12 Sept 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping has left Beijing en route to New Delhi to attend a BRICS summit, alongside leaders from India, Russia and Iran, as wars, trade and energy test the divided grouping.
BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the bloc
The Independentby Sheikh Saaliq and Aijaz Hussain12 Sept 2026
Leaders of the BRICS nations were meeting in New Delhi on Saturday for a summit focused on trade, investment and global conflicts, as the bloc seeks a bigger role in shaping the global agenda for...
How Delhi is managing 35 special aircraft during BRICS Summit
The Hinduby Lavpreet Kaur12 Sept 2026
Behind the red carpets, motorcades and ceremonial welcomes for BRICS leaders is a tightly coordinated aviation operation involving around 35 special aircraft, multiple airports, controlled airspace...