World · Important news for 5 September 2026
EU Joins U.S. Sanctions Against Iran as South Korea Weighs Military Backing
Older adults outnumber youngest children globally for first time
U.S. Census Bureau data shows people aged 65 and older outnumber children ages 5 and younger worldwide for the first time in recorded history.
- People 65 and older outnumber children ages 5 and younger globally for the first time.
- The trend is driven by global fertility drops and increased longevity.
UN General Assembly adopts world map reflecting true size of Africa
US judge extends preliminary injunction blocking Trump mail-in voting order
Canada to resume trade talks with U.S. only when Americans are ready, Carney says
Europe targeted by sabotage campaign with Russia as chief suspect
Denmark and Four EU Countries Agree on External Migrant Return Hubs by 2027
Trump threatens trade cutoff with deficit nations unless Federal Reserve cuts rates
UN Backs New World Map Accurately Reflecting Africa's Size
US rules out Iran talks until ship attacks stop as Iran vows response
Russian drone strikes SBU intelligence headquarters in Kyiv
Philippine Vice President Ordered Arrested Over Threats Against President
India rejects Hague court ruling on Indus Waters Treaty
UK environment secretary signals readiness to take Thames Water into public ownership
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block postal service voting restrictions ruling
US Imposes New Sanctions on Cuba as Country Announces Market Reforms
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