Bangladesh buys more power from India, lifts fuel oil use as electricity demand rises
Bangladesh is boosting power imports from India and output from fuel oil-fired power plants in a scramble to meet rising electricity demand as it grap...
Trump pledges to send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine through NATO, despite intensifying Russian attacks and rising civilian casualties. Zelenskyy hails the move as critical for defending cities.
Trump’s statement followed a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who had requested 10 Patriot systems amid an unprecedented wave of Russian drone and missile strikes. Germany and Norway have also committed to financing some of the systems.
Despite his previous stance on scaling back aid, Trump cited the urgency of recent attacks—such as the record 728 drones launched against Ukraine in a single night—as justification for resuming weapons support. The U.S. had recently paused some critical shipments, including Patriot interceptors and precision artillery shells, causing concern in Kyiv.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that Washington is urging NATO allies like Germany and Spain to transfer existing Patriot batteries to Ukraine for immediate use, while the U.S. helps replenish their stocks. A refurbished battery from Israel is also expected to be deployed soon.
Patriot systems are seen as essential for Ukraine’s layered air defence, supplementing older S-300s and NASAMS. With civilian casualties hitting a three-year high in June, Western allies are acknowledging the urgent need to reinforce Ukraine’s air protection capabilities.
Trump, who has expressed frustration with the lack of progress in peace negotiations with Russia, is expected to make a major announcement about Russia. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts continue behind the scenes, with Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov reportedly discussing new ideas for ending the conflict.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
Bangladesh is boosting power imports from India and output from fuel oil-fired power plants in a scramble to meet rising electricity demand as it grapples with constraints on gas supply and coal plant maintenance, industry officials and analysts say.
The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting at Poland's request to discuss this week's violation of Polish airspace, the Polish Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
The Mexican Navy seized 1,600 kilograms of cocaine in a maritime operation off the coast of Guerrero, according to a press release from the Mexican government on Wednesday (September 10).
Poland has introduced restrictions to air traffic along its eastern borders with Belarus and Ukraine, the Armed Forces' Operational Command said on Thursday, amidst increased tensions a day after multiple drone incursions into the NATO member's airspace on Wednesday.
Police and federal agents mounted an intense manhunt on Thursday for the sniper believed to have fired the single gunshot that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk as he was fielding questions about gun violence during a university appearance.
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