At least 18 dead, 16 missing after cloudbursts in northern India

"At least 18 people were killed and 16 reported missing after cloudbursts struck Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, India. Authorities said more than 900 residents were stranded as roads and bridges were destroyed by flash floods." W

"We'd Kick Russia's Ass": Trump's Special Envoy To Ukraine Says Moscow Is Losing The War, Would Collapse Without China

"Assistant to U.S. President Donald Trump and Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg had a lot to say on Russia’s famed might and those recent drone incursions into NATO airspace.

Claiming 19 incursions cannot be an accident, Trump’s envoy said Vladimir Putin “is acting purposefully, he’s sending a signal, and he wants to hear a response,” reports Ukrainska Pravda.
“Ukraine will not lose this war. Ukrainians have a moral superiority over Russia, that’s obvious,” Kellogg also noted, specifically praising Ukraine’s advanced drone production capabilities.
As to Russia, he said during the interview at the YES Annual Meeting 2025, “They talk a big game,” adding that Putin often likes to tout that Russia is a nuclear power, but other Western powers have nuclear weapons too.
On the topic of Russian superiority, “We’d kick their ass (…) They’re not as good as Putin says they are.” He also credits Ukraine with helping curb Moscow’s military might." ZeroHedge

184 frontline clashes occur

"184 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded/
.There were 11 combat engagements in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors. In addition, the enemy carried out 10 air strikes, dropping 25 guided bombs, and carried out 203 shelling attacks, including 14 with MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops stormed Ukrainian positions 11 times near Vovchansk, Odradne, and toward Hryhorivka and Obukhivka.

Seven enemy attacks took place in the Kupiansk sector. Defense Forces repelled Russian assaults in the areas of Borivska Andriivka, Kindrashivka, Zahryzove, Bohuslavka, and toward Kupiansk.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 21 times, trying to advance near Zarichne, Stavky, Torske, Novomykhailivka, Druzheliubivka, Shandryholove, Serednie, and Kolodiazi.
In the Siversk sector, the Russians attacked 14 times in the areas of Hryhorivka, Dronivka, Serebrianka, Vyimka, Fedorivka, and toward Yampil.
Five clashes were recorded in the Kramatorsk sector. The invaders attacked in the areas of Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, Predtechyne, and toward Nykyforivka.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 17 attacks in the areas of Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Katerynivka, Rusyn Yar, Poltavka, and toward Mykolaipillia.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 69 assaults and offensive actions by the Russian army in the areas of Volodymyrivka, Nykanorivka, Zolotyi Kolodiaz, Novoekonomichne, Shakhove, Lysivka, Muravka, Zvirove, Molodetske, Rodynske, Myroliubivka, Promin, Novoukrainka, Nove Shakhove, and toward Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Novyi Donbas.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy attacked 22 times in the areas of Oleksandrohrad, Tolstoi, Piddubne, Voskresenka, Komyshuvakha, Novoheorhiivka, Olhivske, and Ivanivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian troops carried out one unsuccessful assault in the Poltavka area.
In the Orikhiv sector, with the support of aviation, the enemy attacked three times in the Kamianske area.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Russians made three unsuccessful attempts to approach the positions of the Defense Forces toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin

Pro-Ukraine partisans sabotage railway, disrupt Russian logistics 1,600 km from border

"Atesh partisans sabotaged railway infrastructure in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, disrupting Russian military logistics "in all strategic directions," the group claimed.
Yekaterinburg, Russia's fourth-largest city and the regional center of Sverdlovsk Oblast, lies far from the front lines in Ukraine, almost 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) from the nearest Ukrainian border." KI

Russian strikes hit Ukrainian railway infrastructure over past day

"The attacks show that civilians remain a primary target in Russia's military operations. Moscow continues to refuse an unconditional ceasefire while escalating drone and missile assaults.
Ukraine's Air Force said Russian forces launched 172 Shahed-type attack and decoy drones, along with an Iskander-M ballistic missile and an S-300 anti-aircraft guided missile, overnight.
Air defenses intercepted 136 drones, but 34 drones and two missiles struck 13 locations.
In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Russian strikes killed one person and injured 23 others, including four children, Governor Ivan Fedorov reported. Russian forces targeted 15 regional settlements more than 500 times.

Russian attacks in war-torn Donetsk Oblast also killed one person — in the city of Kostiantynivka — and injured nine more, said Governor Vadym Filashkin.
Six more people were injured in Russian strikes in Kharkiv Oblast, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.
One person died and 15 others were injured in Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast, according to Governor Oleksandr Prokudin. Russian forces damaged nine apartment buildings and 17 houses.
In Chernihiv Oblast, Russian attacks injured a 74-year-old man, who was subsequently hospitalized, according to Governor Viacheslav Chaus.
The city of Kropyvnytskyi in Kirovohrad Oblast and 44 additional settlements in the region were left without electricity after the Russian overnight attack, local authorities said.
During its overnight assault, Moscow also targeted Ukraine's railway infrastructure, Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) reported. Some trains are now running on alternative routes." KI

Extreme hailstorm with 40 mm (1.57 inches) per hour rainfall hits China’s Gansu Province

"A severe hailstorm impacted Zhuoni County in Gansu Province, China, Local reports and video evidence indicate intense rainfall reaching 40 mm (1.57 inches) per hour, combined with a surface temperature of 6°C (43°F).
Large amounts of hail accumulated on the ground, covering roads, farmland, and residential areas." W

Tornado damages dozens of homes and a mosque in Java, Indonesia

"A tornado struck the island of Java, Indonesia damaging dozens of homes and a mosque. The full extent of damage is still being assessed. The tornado hit Kampung Darul Mawar, a rural community in Tunjung Teja District, Serang Regency, Banten Province, during the afternoon hours today, tearing roofs from houses and damaging a mosque that serves as a local gathering point." W

6.0 earthquake hits New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea

"A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea at 16:59 UTC. 

The agency is reporting a depth of 77 km (48 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. The epicenter was located 207 km (128 miles) SE of Kokopo (population 26 273), and 218 km (135 miles) WNW of Arawa (population 40 266), Papua New Guinea." W

183 clashes on frontline over past day

"Ukrainian Defense Forces were involved in 183 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, nine combat clashes occurred. The enemy carried out nine airstrikes, dropping 18 guided bombs, and conducted 188 shelling attacks, including four with multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the Russians carried out five clashes near Vovchansk, Vovchansky Khutory, and Lyptsi.

In the Kupiansk sector, seven Russian attacks were recorded. Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled assault actions toward Kupiansk, Petropavlivka, Borivska Andriivka, and Pishchane.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked 14 times, attempting to advance toward the settlements of Shyikivka, Shandryholove, Stavky, and near Kolodiazi, Novomykhailivka, Hrekivka, Serednie, and Torske.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 23 Russian attacks. The enemy attempted to advance near Serebrianka, Hryhorivka, Fedorivka, and toward the settlements of Vyimka, Yampil, and Dronivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, five combat clashes were recorded in the areas of Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Chasiv Yar, and Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces carried out 17 attacks in the areas of Shcherbynivka, Katerynivka, Poltavka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Ivanopillia and Pleshchiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 60 assault and offensive actions by Russian forces in the areas of Volodymyrivka, Vilne, Zolotyi Kolodiaz, Nykonorivka, Nove Shakhove, Shakhove, Myroliubivka, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Novoekonomichne, Promin, Lysivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Dachne, and Novoukrainka." Ukrin

Poland 'neutralizes' drone flying over government buildings, 2 Belarusian citizens detained

"Poland's State Protection Service neutralized a drone flying over government buildings in

Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on social media on Sept. 15.
Two Belarusian citizens have been detained amid an investigation into the incident, Tusk added.
The Polish prime minister said the drone had been operating near several government buildings in the Polish capital, including the Belweder palace, which serves as one of the official presidential residences and a guest house for international dignitaries." KI

At least 19 tornadoes reported as severe storms hit North Dakota

"Severe storms swept across North Dakota on Sunday, triggering widespread flooding and

multiple tornadoes in the south-central region of the state. Rainfall totals ranged from 50 to 150 mm (2 to 6 inches) across the region through Sunday. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) received 22 tornado reports through Sunday, 19 of them in North Dakota. Two tornadoes were reported in South Dakota and one in Kansas. These are preliminary reports, and the actual numbers are likely to be higher." W

Deadly landslides and floods leave 12 dead, 1 missing in Sabah, Malaysia

"Severe rainfall caused widespread flooding and slope failures across Sabah from September 13 to 15, 2025, killing at least 12 people and leaving one missing. Landslides destroyed homes in Papar and Kota Kinabalu, while another fatal slope failure in Penampang collapsed a transmission tower and triggered a massive power outage." W

US Military Officers In 'Surprise Visit' To Belarus To Observe Joint Russian War Games

"Ironically this positive momentum between the US and Belarus is happening at a moment the Moscow-allied 'Union State' is hosting joint Russian war games, the "Zapad-2025" drills - also amid soaring tensions with NATO. But another unexpected development has occurred Monday: the Pentagon has sent representatives to observe the war games from Belarusian soil." ZH

Earthquake rumbles under part of SC that’s felt lots of tremors

"Seismic activity returned to South Carolina over the weekend, as an earthquake was recorded in an area that’s recently experienced lots of tremors. The Palmetto State’s first earthquake of September was a 1.7 magnitude quake at 8:28 p.m. Saturday, according to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. The earthquake was near Ware Shoals, which is in the Greenwood County area." TheState

3.6 magnitude earthquake felt across San Diego County

"Residents reported feeling a small earthquake that struck in eastern San Diego County.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a 3.6 magnitude earthquake that struck at 7:02 p.m. on Saturday at a depth of 7.3 km between Pine Valley and Julian in East County." yahoo