Sep 18, 2026 · 5 min listen · Last updated September 18, 2026
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Russia adapts a training missile to lead its ballistic onslaught of Ukraine
LONDON/KYIV, Sept 18 - The bodies of passengers strewn across a bloodied suburban railway platform near Kyiv last month bore grim testament to the escalating air war dominating the conflict in Ukraine.
From durians to tourism: As China-Vietnam trade booms, border communities seek a bigger slice
Vietnam is challenging Thailand for a greater share of China’s durian market, helped by its proximity and improving transport links, even as growing tourism creates new opportunities along the border.
A city at the crossroads of history: Unearthing Gaza's ancient heritage
Before Gaza became synonymous with conflict, it was a place where merchants sold wine from local vineyards, pilgrims crossed continents, fishermen set out before dawn, and generations of families lived between sea and desert. RFI explores its deep history.
Early voting begins in U.S. midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
In-person voting for this year's midterm elections begins on Friday (September 18, 2026), ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide who they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran, and other pressing issues. Election administrators say they're prepared and confident the vote will be accurate and secure. Nevertheless, President Donald Trump has continued with efforts to denigrate certain voting methods and reshape how U.S.
Congress government engages in politics concerning people’s lives, not their sentiments, says Karnataka CM
“Our government will work in alignment with everyone’s aspirations,” he told press persons at the Circuit House in Mangaluru ahead of the 21st Cabinet meeting scheduled in the city on September 18. “For us, people’s lives are more important than politics. Leaders from any party need not be alarmed,” he said. “I visited the house where Mahatma Gandhi had stayed and had breakfast. I enjoyed Mangaluru buns and dosa. I will go wherever the district minister takes me,” he said. The Chief Minister interacted with social media influencers at a popular restaurant over breakfast.
PE Firms Said to Consider Fresh Bids for China Evergrande Unit
Private equity firms previously circling Evergrande Property Services Group Ltd. are considering making fresh offers for the Hong Kong-listed real estate management business, people familiar with the situation said.
EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : des dizaines de drones ukrainiens visant Moscou et sa région ont été abattus
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EU Migration, Russian Attacks Prompt European Border Wall Building Flurry
European countries are ramping up efforts to build border walls in response to increasing migration pressures and security concerns stemming from Russian military actions. Nations like Poland and Hungary are leading the charge, reinforcing their borders to manage the influx of migrants and enhance national security. This trend reflects a broader shift in how Europe is addressing these challenges, with governments prioritizing physical barriers as a solution.
The urgency has been fueled by a combination of geopolitical instability and humanitarian crises, prompting discussions about the effectiveness and ethics of such measures. Critics argue that building walls may not address the root causes of migration and could lead to further complications in international relations. As the situation evolves, it will be interesting to see how these policies impact both migration patterns and European unity in the long term.
This is as I remember Jackie Kennedy’s Rose Garden. It was simple. Elegant and beautiful. Today? The fountains in Lafayette Park change colors like their part of the decorations at a Las Vegas hotel/nightclub, or they’re part of a cheap string of blinking Christmas lights on the deck of a broken down trailer in a cheap trailer park. And the Rose Garden? Donald Trump has destroyed it: The gold lettering and the waiters’ uniforms are off-putting. The statues cheapen, and don’t enhance the Mar-a-Lago north atmosphere that is accentuated by the umbrellas, tables and chairs.