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The live blog reconstructs the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, in which Al-Qaeda terrorists piloted planes into the World Trade Center in New York. The attack claimed almost 3,000 lives and had political, military and social consequences worldwide.
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live •Historical minute log 2000 helpers search for survivors in the rubble of the World Trade Center
New York Mayor Giuliani says there is still hope to save more people alive. President Bush consults with National Security Council. This live blog reconstructs the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.
September 12, 2026, 6:37 a.m
North Korea has fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan, South Korea and the U.S. military confirmed. The launches came after a joint military exercise by South Korea, the US and Japan and followed earlier tests in August, despite gestures of rapprochement by US President Trump.

After a drone attack on the Saudi east-west oil pipeline from Iraqi territory, Saudi Arabia shut down the line as a precaution. Iraq deposed a military commander and closed the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran. The pipeline previously transported four to five million barrels of oil daily, about four to five percent of global supply. The attack exacerbates the situation in the global oil market at a time when Houthi rebels in Yemen control Perim Island and the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz is affected by oil spills and tanker attacks.
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin attributed the AfD's success in the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt to systematic mistakes by Western states in politics, security and economics. He accused European governments of provoking open conflict with Russia and wanting their citizens and stressed that Russia does not threaten European countries. The statements were made during a press briefing in New Delhi while Putin was attending the Brics summit in India. At the same time, Russian Security Council Vice Dmitry Medvedev threatened direct strikes against German military technology sites.
After drone attacks from Iraq, Saudi Arabia has temporarily closed the important east-west pipeline. There were injuries and property damage. The country is not currently responding but supports Iraqi efforts to prevent attacks, but reserves the right to take necessary protective measures.

US President George W. Bush announces retaliation for the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and emphasizes that the US has always defeated its enemies. Emergency services continue to fight for the lives of those buried. The live blog reconstructs the attack.

The deposed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was sentenced to 25 months in prison in Turkey for insulting a public servant and was banned from political activity. The ruling could result in his loss of office and the city council's appointment of a new mayor if it becomes final.