Trump Signed the Russia Sanctions Act on 18 September 2026: Tariffs Up to 100% and What French Companies Must Do - Hassan Kohen, criminal law attorney in Paris

• Russian forces launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv, causing explosions across the Ukrainian capital. • The Economic Times reported the strikes as part of ongoing live updates on the conflict.

• Democratic candidate Jennifer McClellan and Republican Robert Murray shared their platforms in a Q&A session for Virginia's 4th Congressional District. • McClellan proposed using artificial intelligence to analyze constituent feedback and identify local experts to help guide her legislative decisions.

• President Donald Trump announced he is barring CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House because of unfavorable coverage. • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supported the move on X, stating the Department of War backs the decision to remove these outlets.

• Indian teqball player Quimcy Dsouza will compete for a bronze medal after losing her semifinal match to Indonesia's Sumaya on September 19. • Dsouza is scheduled to face Yuina Sakamoto for the third-place finish starting at 11:30 AM IST on Sunday.

• Chief Justice Jo Hee-de stated that judicial independence and fairness must be protected during a standoff with the presidential office over justice. • The Chief Justice emphasized the necessity of maintaining the rule of law to ensure the court remains impartial.

• The India women's cricket team defeated Japan by eight wickets on Friday to advance to the Asian Games 2026 semifinals. • India secured the victory in the quarter-final match by chasing down the target in only five overs.

• India will compete in badminton events at the 2026 Asian Games held at the Ichinomiya Gymnasium in Aichi-Nagoya. • The squad features two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and reigning Asian Games doubles gold winners Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.

• South Korean Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won withdrew his candidacy following a cabinet reshuffle initiated by President Lee Jae Myung in late August. • This exit marks the second setback for the president's cabinet appointments as public approval polls decline.

• The Saryu River eroded and submerged the Patranga Manjha area in Rudauli, Ayodhya. • The flooding destroyed thousands of bighas of crops, a traditional unit of land measurement in India.

• Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon ranked first among named politicians in a 2026 trust survey. • The survey was commissioned by SisaIN and conducted by Gallup Korea.

• Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dele Alake deployed a team of officials to Niger State to investigate the deaths of suspected illegal miners. • The investigation focuses on miners who died while held in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.