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Voice of America Chinese Broadcast (September 17, 2026)World

Top stories include a Ukrainian official’s claim that Russian drones hit a passenger bus and a train in southern Ukraine on September 16; another round of airstrikes between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s pro-Iranian Houthis; U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirming weekend talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng; and new U.S. visa restrictions on some South African citizens, citing land seizures and racial discrimination targeting Afrikaners.

VVOA Chinese
Asian Bonds Decline, Dollar Jumps as Fed HikesEconomy

Asian bonds fall and the dollar surges after the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to curb inflation. The program also examines bond-market signals that Warsh’s credibility is growing.

BBloomberg Television
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland challenge LondonPolitics

As the UK strengthens its security ties with Europe, questions are growing about its own future. Nationalist movements in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are seeking greater autonomy, raising the question of whether the UK faces a serious threat to its unity or mainly a push for more power from Westminster.

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Gaza City building collapse kills at least 21, including childrenWorld

Rescuers searched the ruins of a bombed apartment building in Gaza City after it collapsed overnight. Gaza Civil Defence said at least 20 Palestinians, including six children, were killed and 14 injured, while nearly 100 others were believed trapped beneath the rubble.

CCNA
China’s Pinglu Canal opens: What will change for locals?Society

China’s “project of the century,” the Pinglu Canal, has opened, bringing hopes of new trade and development opportunities. Residents along its banks are looking forward to jobs and businesses while communities adjust to a changing landscape in Guangxi.

CCNA
Latest news bulletin | 17 September 2026 – MorningWorld

A morning bulletin highlighting important stories from Europe and beyond on 17 September 2026, spanning world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

Eeuronews
Lawmakers react after House passes sweeping Russia sanctions billPolitics

Lawmakers reacted after the House passed a broad sanctions package on Wednesday targeting Russian officials and key parts of the country’s economy. They are seeking to deny President Vladimir Putin the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine.

TThe Associated Press
LIVE: Palestinians continue search after building collapseWorld

Palestinians are continuing efforts to find and rescue people trapped beneath the wreckage of an apartment building destroyed by bombing. The structure collapsed on September 16, killing at least 20 Palestinians, including children, while dozens remained buried under the rubble.

RReuters
LIVE: EU unveils plan to restrict children’s access to social mediaTech

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen are presenting proposals aimed at protecting children online. The measures include age-based limits on social media access and stronger safeguards for young users.

TThe Associated Press
Turkey’s LGBTQ+ crackdown: “Everything can go darker and darker”World

More than 200 people have been detained in Turkey in a widening crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community, and at least 60 have been jailed, according to a legal rights group. Police raided bars, LGBTQ+ organizations and activists’ homes across 15 provinces, while protests against the crackdown also faced mass arrests. The government says it is protecting children and the family; activists say they are targeted simply for who they are.

DDW News
Climate change made deadly Nepal floods more likely, analysis saysScience

A World Weather Attribution analysis says human-caused warming and thawing Himalayan permafrost partly contributed to last month’s catastrophic glacier and boulder collapse. Mountains destabilized by Nepal’s 2015 earthquake, combined with climate-related factors, were likely the disaster’s main causes.

TThe Associated Press
China could play ‘constructive role’ in Iran diplomacy, analyst saysWorld

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Iran and the United States to stay rational, exercise restraint, return to the interim peace deal signed in June and hold substantive consultations. RANE analyst Ryan Bohl discusses China’s possible role in pursuing diplomacy, including over the Strait of Hormuz.

CCNA
Germany pushes to turn Volkswagen plant into Israeli-backed defence hubPolitics

Germany is seeking to revive struggling industries by converting a car factory in Lower Saxony that faces closure into a defence hub backed by Israel. The regional government calls the plan a “new industrial future”, but it has prompted protests and debate.

AAl Jazeera English
Gaza building collapse kills at least 20 people, including childrenWorld

At least 20 people, including six children, were killed when an apartment building collapsed in Gaza. A desperate search for survivors is continuing as many Gazans remain in buildings damaged by Israel’s war, choosing between unsafe structures and crowded tent camps.

GGlobal News
Greg Gutfeld: Hollywood relies on PHONY virtue-signalingCulture

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld criticizes the Emmy Awards for leaving Chuck Norris out of the “In Memoriam” segment and discusses Taylor Sheridan’s productions on “Gutfeld!”

FFox News
McEnany: This is EYE-OPENINGPolitics

An Outnumbered panel discussed Charlie Kirk’s family filing a notice of claim against Utah Valley University, a preliminary step toward a possible wrongful-death lawsuit.

FFox News
Hyrox changes rules and apologizes after allowing athlete who soiled herself to finishSports

Indoor fitness competition Hyrox is facing criticism for letting Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk continue and finish a race after she soiled herself mid-event. Wietrzyk later won the pro women’s division at the same Beijing race, prompting debate over cleanliness and a response from organizers.

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