Sep 21, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC

Seven Ethiopian rebel organizations have established a new coalition aimed at ousting Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's administration and setting up a transitional authority. Named the Alliance for Survival, the bloc includes key insurgent factions such as the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), and the Amhara-based Fano militia, alongside four smaller regional groups.

Amanuel Assefa, vice chairman of the TPLF, stated that the coalition intends to collaborate across regional boundaries to replace the current regime. The agreement comes amid renewed hostilities in northern Ethiopia, raising international concerns over the stability of the 2022 peace deal that ended two years of civil conflict.

Sources: BBC News, Le Soir, ORF, Sweden Herald

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has welcomed a security agreement reached between Denmark and the United States concerning Greenland. The pact follows months of diplomatic friction between Washington and Copenhagen over the territory's status.

During a phone conversation on Sunday, Burnham and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen highlighted Washington's commitment to Arctic defence. NATO officials previously endorsed the deal, stating it would contribute to regional stability. The diplomatic progress comes shortly before an anticipated initial meeting between Burnham and US President Donald Trump.

Sources: BBC News

Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has urged the United Kingdom to join a proposed economic partnership between Canada and European nations. Speaking to the BBC, Champagne argued that shifting global geopolitical dynamics require nations to adapt their trading relationships. He stated, "This is all about the substance, to build an alliance of the future," noting that recent changes in American policy necessitate new strategic coalitions. His comments follow the breakdown of recent trade negotiations between Canada and the United States. A broader alliance involving the UK and European partners is intended to bolster economic security and foster deeper cooperation in key sectors amidst increasing trade tensions and global uncertainty.

Sources: BBC News

Construction workers in northern Sri Lanka accidentally uncovered a mass grave while excavating an extension for a local cremation facility in the Chemmani area of the Jaffna peninsula. Following the initial discovery in February, archaeologists and forensic experts launched a structured investigation. By August, specialists had completed the third phase of excavations at the location, bringing the total number of recovered skeletal remains to 572 people. Local authorities and archaeological teams are continuing their formal investigations to determine the origins of the site and identify the deceased. Sources: BBC News.