UNCOVERED: 13 | History Defined

Ukraine's Fortress Belt Is Under Growing Threat. Russia's Slow Advance Puts Kramatorsk on Edge.

Guided bombs and drones have struck the city repeatedly, damaging homes, vehicles, and public infrastructure.

International Business Times · Sep 9

Osama bin Laden had Taliban rival assassinated 2 days before 9/11 attack

Ahmad Shah Massoud, the prominent Afghan resistance leader and one of the Taliban's strongest rivals, was assassinated on September 9, 2001, just two days before the 9/11 attacks, in a killing believed to have been ordered by al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden as a favour to his Taliban hosts, according…

The Times of India · Sep 9

CIA chief Ratcliffe may take bigger role in stalled Russia-Ukraine talks

CIA Director John Ratcliffe is poised to take a more active role in US peace talks as the White House contemplates changes to the negotiation team. Stalled progress primarily stems from major territorial and security disputes. Ratcliffe's expertise in intelligence may unlock fresh pathways for dialogue, aiming to breathe new…

The Times of India · Sep 9

'Make ground in Gaza tremble': Egypt warned Netanyahu of Hamas plans before October 7

Fresh details have emerged about warnings issued to Israel ahead of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, amid a report that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was warned by the United Arab Emirates about plans for a major assault in the weeks leading up to the invasion.

The Times of India · Sep 9

A school turned memorial: What remains of Iran's Minab site after deadly strike

In the heart-wrenching aftermath of the US airstrike on Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran, families gather amidst the rubble, mourning the loss of around 120 children. As volunteers sift through the debris for traces of the lost lives, grieving relatives pay their respects at Minab's cemetery, preserving the memories…

The Times of India · Sep 9

Russian drone strike near Ukraine-Moldova border kills at least two as Ukraine targets oil terminal

An overnight Russian drone strike at a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova killed at least two people, Odesa's regional governor said Wednesday. Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said that 17 drones had hit Moldovan territory in August alone as both Kyiv and Moscow ramp up long-range strikes on military…

France 24 · Sep 9

‘One day the Taliban will need women to be educated’: three sisters on being forced back to Afghanistan

Shallah, Fatimah and Maahi are among hundreds of thousands of Afghan women and girls deported from Iran and Pakistan in the past year to a life of severe restrictions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9

Russian drones kill 2 in Ukraine's Moldova; Zelenskyy urges stronger global response

Recent Russian airstrikes have tragically resulted in the deaths of two civilians and left four others injured near a border crossing with Moldova. Additionally, a drone attack on an apartment building in Kyiv injured four residents. In response, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has called upon global leaders to take firmer actions…

The Times of India · Sep 9

Germany’s Merz cancels phone call with Trump after social media post celebrating AfD win – as it happened

Spokesperson for Merz declines to give a reason for cancellation, but notes that it was not due to scheduling

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9

Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats Over 'Unacceptable Activities' After Years of Close Ties With Putin

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, signalling a shift from Viktor Orbán's pro-Moscow policies. The move aims to protect sovereignty, with potential diplomatic repercussions from Russia

International Business Times UK · Sep 9