Sunday
September 21, 2025
Armed conflicts and attacks
Gaza war
At least 60 Palestinians are killed by Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, with 37 killed in Gaza City. (Al Jazeera) (Reuters)
International relations
Afghanistan–United States relations
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says that Afghanistan will not cede control of Bagram Air Base to the United States, following threats by US President Donald Trump, who warned of consequences if the Taliban does not grant control of the base. (AP)
International recognition of Palestine
Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and Portugal formally recognise the State of Palestine as a sovereign state, with Canada and the UK becoming the first G7 countries to do so. (BBC News) (Reuters)
Law and crime
September 2025 Philippine protests, Flood control projects controversy in the Philippines
Mass demonstrations are held across the Philippines to protest corruption in government flood control infrastructure projects. (ABC News) (Bloomberg News) (The Manila Times)
Science and technology
Solar eclipse of September 21, 2025
A partial solar eclipse with an eclipse magnitude of 0.855 is visible in the South Pacific Ocean and Antarctica. (EclipseWise) (Space.com)
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