Russia votes, Iran protests, Pakistan bombing and other crises dominate global headlines
Russia begins a three-day parliamentary election to strengthen Kremlin rule, while Iran witnesses its largest anti-war rally. A bomb near a mosque in Pakistan kills at least 15, a Gaza building collapse highlights safety hazards, and a Philippine high-school shooting leaves two students and the gunman dead. Iran says it hit an oil tanker, and Houthis turn their focus eastward after taking a Red Sea city, as the UN chief calls for a way forward.
Russia has launched a three-day parliamentary election that is projected to solidify the Kremlin's authority. Across the region, Iran sees a massive rally of hundreds of thousands, marking the largest public opposition since the conflict started. In Pakistan, a bomb detonated near police offices and a mosque claims at least 15 lives.
Gaza experiences a building collapse that underscores the persistent dangers faced by residents nearly a year after a ceasefire. The Philippines reports a high-school shooting that kills two students and the gunman, while injuring several others. Iran claims to have struck an oil tanker in the Middle East.
Following the recent seizure of a Red Sea city, the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels are now focusing on the oil-rich eastern area. As the UN chief prepares to step down, he emphasizes the need for a collective way forward amid these overlapping crises.
Why it matters
These events reflect shifting political power, rising regional tensions and humanitarian risks affecting millions worldwide.
How this story developed
- Sep 11 Renewed Yemen fighting forces over 46,000 people from their homes
- Sep 14 The displacement figure has risen to nearly 86,000.
- Sep 18 Since the earlier report of 86,000 displaced, the UN now says over 112,000 have been forced from their homes.
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