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A Tianhui-7 satellite has demonstrated a navigation technique that measures tiny changes in how stars appear from a moving spacecraft. The test could support China’s planned Tianwen-4 mission to Jupiter, where long communication delays would prevent Earth-based controllers from making real-time corrections.
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Pakistan authorities have detained Imran Khan’s sisters Alima Khan, Dr Uzma Khan and Noorine Niazi ahead of a planned PTI protest on September 27. Their family and party supporters allege police entered homes by force, while Lahore authorities ordered detention for 30 days under a public-order law.
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Rescuers recovered 13 bodies from Edit 3 of Nepal’s Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project during an ongoing operation after the August 26 flash flood. The Nepal Army and the project’s joint team are continuing searches inside the tunnel, while authorities report that 1,610 people remain missing across affected areas.
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Russia’s 3-day parliamentary election began on 18 September, with United Russia expected to retain its dominance. Voting is also taking place in Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine, a move Ukraine and the European Union have called illegal. The anti-war Yabloko party has been excluded from the contest.
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Geologists have identified 2 substantial groundwater sources beneath the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang, including one at its southern edge and another in the desert interior. The findings could support sand-control projects and farming, while researchers are testing brackish water for irrigation and desertification control.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says its aerospace force intercepted and destroyed 3 American MQ-1 Predator drones over the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours. The claim comes as the US administration continues to say it is targeting Iran’s air-defence systems amid ongoing conflict and tension in West Asia.
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The United States has acknowledged placing offensive capabilities in Earth orbit for the first time, according to the US Air Force secretary. Officials say the systems are needed to counter hostile actions, while China has warned against an arms race in space. The weapon’s function and deployment date remain undisclosed.
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Pakistan’s government is reportedly considering a “petroleum smart lockdown” amid rising crude oil prices, fuel shortages and pressure on foreign reserves. The proposal could limit public and private sector work to 4 days a week, expand holidays and reduce fuel use in offices, vehicles, markets and commercial venues.
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A Wall Street Journal report says Iran received high-resolution satellite s of Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base before a July 2026 missile attack that killed 3 US soldiers. About 6 weeks later, China’s Yaogan-50 (02) reconnaissance satellite fragmented in orbit, but its cause remains unknown.
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US President Donald Trump said Iran is eager to reach a deal with Washington but that he will decide whether the United States joins talks. He also blamed Joe Biden for higher prices and demanded payments from countries benefiting from security around the Strait of Hormuz.
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Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman has announced the discovery of about 110 million tonnes of raw ore in the Jabal Sayyid area of Medina. The deposit contains rare earth minerals and promising uranium quantities, adding weight to the kingdom’s plans to expand mining and develop civilian nuclear energy.
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Saudi Arabia has halted its East-West pipeline after reported drone strikes damaged assets near Riyadh and Medina. The shutdown has pushed crude prices up by more than 3%, while Indian oil companies assess the possible effect on crude availability, sourcing costs and fuel prices.
