The Houthis reject reports that one of their drones was intercepted en route to Mecca, calling the claim “a nauseating lie”. Oil prices rose after tanker loading stopped at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port of Yanbu following an attack on the East-West pipeline, which could take five weeks to repair. Saudi Arabia and Egypt are urging free navigation in the Red Sea as the Saudi Crown Prince meets in Cairo.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-16 09:10

A five-story building housing displaced families collapsed Wednesday after being damaged in strikes early in the war, Shifa Hospital said. Five children and four women were among those killed.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-16 09:10

The International Criminal Court is holding a procedural hearing ahead of the trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. He faces murder charges as a crime against humanity over his so-called war on drugs and is expected to appear publicly for the first time since being transferred to the ICC 18 months ago.

RReuters2026-09-16 09:08

China’s 134km Pinglu Canal officially opened on Sep 16, completing one of the country’s largest transport infrastructure projects in decades. Via the Beibu Gulf, it gives southwestern China a new sea route and can cut the inland waterway journey for regional goods by more than 560km compared with the route through Guangzhou, with implications for trade and logistics and links to Southeast Asia.

CCNA2026-09-16 09:03

Siemens Energy Asia Pacific President Thorbjorn Fors says the growth of artificial intelligence and data centres is driving demand for gas turbines and power infrastructure as electricity needs increase across Asia. Global gas turbine demand has risen from about 50-60 gigawatts a few years ago to more than 120 gigawatts today, with AI responsible for a significant share of the growth.

CCNA2026-09-16 09:02

Singapore GasCo CEO Alan Heng says the country wants a more diversified and flexible gas supply portfolio to withstand future disruptions. He suggests LNG contracts should permit cargoes to be diverted to neighbouring ASEAN countries without extra charges when necessary, and calls for stronger regional cooperation as the bloc becomes a net gas importer.

CCNA2026-09-16 09:02

FERC Chair Laura Swett says the United States can increase LNG exports to help meet Asia’s rising energy demand, despite pressure on the US power grid from growing AI data-centre needs. She says LNG terminals and gas pipelines are being approved faster, with substantial new infrastructure expected by 2030.

CCNA2026-09-16 09:01

Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters and Greg Gutfeld offer Fox News viewers their latest takes on the day’s top stories.

FFox News2026-09-16 09:00

Singapore plans to amend its laws early next year to strengthen protections for users aged 13 to 17. Proposed measures include age verification, disabling autoplay by default and blocking unsolicited direct messages from strangers; noncompliant platforms could be barred from serving under-18s. Some teenagers say restrictions may make them want to use social media more.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-09-16 09:00

In her State of the Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen said Europe would stand with Ceuta because its border is a European border. She said irregular migration has declined across the continent, but the crisis in Ceuta shows EU tools for managing emergencies need to evolve.

Eeuronews2026-09-16 08:50

A stream of Chinese-language videos claiming Singapore shows signs of division has appeared across platforms. Their similar narratives and obvious signs of AI generation have prompted an investigation into who is producing them in bulk and why they are surfacing now.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-09-16 08:48

Professional athletes are criticizing a new commercial for sports betting app Novig that features actress Sydney Sweeney wearing nothing but strategically placed athletic gear.

AABC News2026-09-16 08:30

Speaking in a key State of the Union address to the European Parliament, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Europe supports Israel’s right to self-defence while Palestinians have an equal right to live in safety and dignity.

Eeuronews2026-09-16 08:27

Belarus has begun military drills near the Suwalki Gap, the 104-kilometre corridor between Poland and Lithuania that serves as NATO’s only land link to the Baltic states. Mechanised and tank battalions are practising border protection and counter-drone operations.

Eeuronews2026-09-16 08:27

New figures indicate that the UK state pension could rise by 3.9% to as much as £13,000 a year. The increase follows the earnings measure used under the government’s triple lock, renewing debate over the scheme’s long-term affordability and fairness between generations.

BBBC News2026-09-16 08:27

The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a Houthi drone on Wednesday and accused Yemen’s rebels of targeting Mecca, Islam’s holy city. The claim triggered outrage across the Muslim world and intensified the conflict destabilising the region.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-16 08:26

Former European Council President Charles Michel criticized Ursula von der Leyen on EuropeToday, saying she is “very slow in making decisions” as the EU chief delivered her State of the Union speech in Strasbourg.

Eeuronews2026-09-16 08:26

An NBC helicopter crashed in Chatsworth in Los Angeles’s San Fernando Valley, killing at least three people and injuring others. The crash occurred near the site of an earlier bus crash, which news crews were covering at the time.

GGuardian News2026-09-16 08:24

The Kosovo war crimes tribunal is set to rule on former president Hashim Thaci and several wartime commanders accused of murder and torture during the violent 1990s break from Serbia. Prosecutors are seeking 45-year prison terms for Thaci and three other former Kosovo Liberation Army commanders, while all defendants deny the charges.

RReuters2026-09-16 08:21

A news helicopter crashed Tuesday evening in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, killing at least three people. The crash occurred near the site of an earlier bus collision that killed two, prompting Mayor Karen Bass to call it a tragic day for the city.

AABC News2026-09-16 08:19

Hong Kong leader John Lee holds a news conference after unveiling the city’s first five-year plan. The plan aims to improve residents’ livelihoods, reinforce Hong Kong’s role as a global financial hub and strengthen technology ties with mainland China.

RReuters2026-09-16 08:18

ICE VOICE director Joe Abraham discussed a heated Capitol Hill hearing in which victims’ families confronted Democrats over sanctuary policies and criticized the former Biden-Harris administration’s border policies.

FFox News2026-09-16 08:15

A local NBC news helicopter crashed and caught fire in a Los Angeles neighborhood Tuesday, killing at least three people, officials said. Reporters had been covering a nearby crash involving an SUV and a city bus.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-16 08:15

Attorney General Todd Blanche said the United States cannot lose the artificial-intelligence race to China and that the Justice Department will continue targeting improper actions by Chinese actors and companies against US AI. He also said it was unfair to characterize China as a whole country that way.

VVOA Chinese2026-09-16 08:00