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DC fast-charging solutions for electric vehicles, Photo Source: Kempower

September 13, 2026

Sweden Election 2026: Sweden Democrats Poised for Historic Cabinet Entry

Sweden holds its general election today, September 13, with polls set to close at 7 p.m. local time. About 8 million of the country’s 10.6 million people are eligible to vote. Turnout

World

Indonesian ferry Virgo Transport 8 vanishes in Java Sea with 243 aboard, 140 missing

A passenger ferry carrying 243 people disappeared in the Java Sea early Sunday after losing contact in bad weather, sparking an urgent search-and-rescue operation in the Java Sea. The Virgo Transport 8 was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to

September 13, 2026

Anak Krakatau eruption closes 8 Indonesian airports, strands 340,000 passengers

World

Anak Krakatau, the volcano born from the remains of the 1883 eruption that killed thousands, erupted again late Friday, sending ash across Indonesia and

Being Heumann biopic brings Judith Heumann’s disability rights fight to TIFF screen

Culture·Health·World

At this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, a new biopic explores the life of disability rights pioneer Judith Heumann. “Being Heumann,” directed by Siân

A large Ukrainian drone rests indoors, representing long-range unmanned aircraft used against distant energy infrastructure.

Energy·Policy·World

Ukraine Drones Strike 3,000+ Kilometers Into Russia: Arctic Gas Plants Hit, Energy Markets Shaken

On September 9, Ukrainian drones reached targets more than 3,000 kilometers into Russian territory. That's roughly the distance from London to North Africa. The targets were gas processing plants in Russia's far

Sunita Somvanshi

September 10, 2026

Boat operating in Coron, Palawan, Philippines.

News·Policy·World

M/V June Aster Ferry Fire: Philippines Maritime Disaster—42 Rescued, 87 Unaccounted

A passenger ferry caught fire off Coron in the Philippines’ Palawan province on the evening of September 9, 2026, prompting an emergency response by the Philippine Coast Guard. The vessel, M/V June

Sonali Tiwary

September 10, 2026

A dry landscape under strong sunlight, representing heat and drought stress linked to rising global temperature records.

Environment·News·World

Europe Heat Dome Sends Spain to 45.7C as UK Gets Brief Warm Spell Before Atlantic Change

Spain hit 45.7C as a September heat dome grips southern Europe, while the UK gets a short warm spell before Atlantic rain and cooler air return next week. Read more. Read more.

Karmactive Staff

September 10, 2026

Workers felling an evergreen forest tree in Arunachal Pradesh, India

India·Policy·World

UN Map Row on Arunachal and Aksai Chin Needs One Check Before Outrage: What Does the Map Actually Say?

A reported United Nations map depiction of Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin has triggered a boundary controversy in India. The issue should be checked in three parts before it becomes only an

Sunita Somvanshi

September 10, 2026

Retail display of packaged seasonal sweets on store shelves

Business·World

Nepal Sugar Hits Rs 140 Before Festivals as India Link Puts Sweets, Biscuits and Budgets on Watch

Sugar has become a festival-season pressure point in Nepal, with reports putting retail prices around Rs 140 per kilogram in some markets. The timing matters because Dashain and Tihar lift demand for

Sunita Somvanshi

September 9, 2026

Stack of blue and plastic bottles and containers at a recycling collection point

Environment·Europe·Sustainability·World

EU Faces Complaint Over Water Law Revision as NGOs Say Mining Push Skipped Evidence and Consultation

Environmental groups filed a formal complaint with the European Ombudsman on September 8, 2026, alleging that the European Commission violated procedural standards when deciding to overhaul the Water Framework Directive. The complainants

Rahul Somvanshi

September 9, 2026

Exterior view of the U.S. Department of State headquarters building in Washington, D.C.

Guides·World

State Department Issues High-Risk Travel Warning

The US State Department is advising Americans who plan to travel to high-risk destinations to take steps most people never consider before a trip: write a will, designate beneficiaries, and leave a

Tejal Somvanshi

September 6, 2026

Large crude oil tanker berthed alongside a marine export terminal.

News·World

US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers Near Kharg Island Following Warship Attacks

On September 5, 2026, US forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers in the Gulf area. This followed an attack by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on two US Navy warships using

Govind Tekale

September 6, 2026

Large commercial crude oil carrier docked at an offshore loading platform in northern Persian Gulf waters

Energy·News·World

U.S. Forces Strike Three Iranian Oil Tankers Near Kharg Island, Iran’s Primary Export Hub

On September 5, U.S. Central Command issued a formal statement confirming that U.S. forces struck three Iranian crude-oil tankers — two in waters near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf and one

Sunita Somvanshi

September 6, 2026

Cathay Pacific wide-body Airbus A350 passenger airliner taxiing on an airport runway

Mobility·Transportation·World

Cathay Pacific Extends Dubai and Riyadh Flight Cancellations Through November 30, 2026

If you had a Cathay Pacific flight booked to Dubai or Riyadh, the cancellation window has just grown significantly. On September 4, Cathay Pacific confirmed that its passenger services to both Dubai

Sunita Somvanshi

September 6, 2026

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