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Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic ties after blasts in Addis Ababa

Ethiopia ordered closure of its embassy in Eritrea and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata following explosions heard in Addis Ababa. Eritrea responded by severing all diplomatic ties with Ethiopia.

Oct 1, 20265 sourcesWars & conflicts Terrorism & counterterrorism Ceasefires & negotiations Regional escalation

Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic ties after blasts in Addis Ababa

US waives human rights conditions on $320 million in military aid to Egypt

Secretary of State Marco Rubio waived human rights restrictions on over $300 million in military aid to Egypt, citing Cairo's helpful role in dealing with Iran and regional security. The decision reverses previous withholding of funds over human rights concerns.

Oct 1, 20267 sourcesIran War Middle East U.S. Foreign Policy

US waives human rights conditions on $320 million in military aid to Egypt

Taiwan receives first new F-16V fighter jets from US

The first two of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered in 2019 arrived in Taiwan after months of delays, strengthening the island's air force amid daily scrambles against Chinese incursions. The delivery comes as US officials believe a Chinese invasion before 2028 is increasingly unlikely.

Oct 1, 20266 sourcesTaiwan & cross-strait policy Defense & military alliances U.S.–China relations China’s military modernization Arms trade & proliferation

Taiwan receives first new F-16V fighter jets from US

Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan, claims 22 militants killed

Pakistan said it carried out targeted airstrikes using aerial and drone capabilities in Afghanistan, killing at least 22 terrorists and destroying their hideouts. Afghanistan's Taliban government reported 9 civilians killed, including women and children.

Oct 1, 20266 sources2026 Afghanistan–Pakistan border conflict Counter-terrorism Civilian casualties

Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan, claims 22 militants killed

Pentagon creates Autonomous Warfare Command to expand AI and drone capabilities

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced creation of a new military command dedicated to building and providing autonomous and robotic capabilities across the US military, reflecting shifts in modern warfare technology.

Sep 30, 20263 sourcesAutonomous Systems Pentagon Pete Hegseth Defense & military alliances Military AI AI agents Military operations AI

Pentagon creates Autonomous Warfare Command to expand AI and drone capabilities

MI5 warns UK academics to cut ties with Chinese research institute over espionage

Britain's MI5 spy agency issued an unprecedented alert warning that a Chinese organization was funding academic research on behalf of Beijing's state security services. Over 100 UK academics have been working on projects secretly funded by Chinese intelligence.

Sep 30, 202611 sourcesIntelligence gathering China’s technology & surveillance National security U.S.–China relations

MI5 warns UK academics to cut ties with Chinese research institute over espionage

Russia launches major attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

Russia unleashed a widely anticipated air campaign against Ukraine's energy grid, hitting power facilities around Kyiv and other regions in the heaviest combined attack on energy infrastructure in months. At least seven people were killed and emergency power cuts were implemented.

Sep 30, 20268 sourcesCivilian casualties Energy security & geopolitics Russian jet-drone strikes on Ukrainian scientific and civilian infrastructure Russia-Ukraine war

Russia launches major attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

France closes 400 schools as student protests turn violent

About 400 French schools remained closed as student protests over overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and crumbling facilities escalated into violence, with fires set and school principals injured. Intelligence agencies briefed the government that a hardleft party was behind the protests.

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France closes 400 schools as student protests turn violent

Iran receives US response to ceasefire proposal as talks continue

Iranian officials confirmed receiving an official US response to Tehran's latest proposal to end the seven-month war, delivered through Qatari mediators. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Qatari mediators in Doha to receive the feedback.

Sep 30, 20267 sourcesPost-UN US–Iran mediation over a ceasefire and Hormuz reopening Iran ceasefire negotiations Ceasefires & negotiations Iran War Middle East

Iran receives US response to ceasefire proposal as talks continue

Romania's parliament rejects pro-EU PM candidate, deepening political crisis

Romania's parliament rejected Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan's government with only 182 of 233 votes needed, extending a monthslong political crisis and increasing prospects for snap elections.

Sep 30, 202610 sourcesEU elections & party politics (European Parliament)European Union EU institutions & governance

Romania's parliament rejects pro-EU PM candidate, deepening political crisis

Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after distress signal

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv carrying around 180 passengers was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after issuing a distress signal. Israeli officials initially investigated a possible hijacking but later clarified it was not believed to be one, reportedly involving a physical altercation between pilots.

Sep 30, 20267 sourcesIsrael-Palestine Conflict Middle East mediation Dubai Saudi Arabia

Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after distress signal

Missile alerts cost Ukraine $45m per hour in halted business, economy minister says

Ukraine's economy minister Oleksandr Kravchenko estimates that air raid alerts cost the country approximately $45 million for every hour they force businesses to shut down, highlighting the economic toll of Russia's intensifying bombardment campaign targeting Ukrainian infrastructure.

Sep 29, 20267 sourcesRussia-Ukraine war Air defense systems Economic impact of war Russian attacks on Ukraine's telecommunications infrastructure

Missile alerts cost Ukraine $45m per hour in halted business, economy minister says

Qatar's prime minister calls Netanyahu a 'war criminal,' denies funding Hamas military operations

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani condemned Israel's actions in Gaza and rejected claims that Qatar funded Hamas's military operations. He also alleged that Israel has conducted a campaign to undermine Qatar's role as a mediator in ceasefire negotiations.

Sep 29, 20265 sourcesIsrael-Gaza war Gaza ceasefire negotiations War crimes allegations Middle East Diplomacy Hamas Qatar’s regional role

Qatar's prime minister calls Netanyahu a 'war criminal,' denies funding Hamas military operations

UN Security Council extends Haiti gang suppression force mandate through March 2027

The UN Security Council voted to extend the mandate of the international security force in Haiti by six months to continue fighting armed gangs that control much of the country. The force currently operates at just 30 percent of its intended staffing levels as violence continues.

Sep 29, 20264 sourcesPeacekeeping Wars & conflicts Gang violence

UN Security Council extends Haiti gang suppression force mandate through March 2027

Morocco appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as first woman prime minister

King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco's first female prime minister following her liberal-centrist party's victory in parliamentary elections on September 23.

Sep 29, 20267 sourcesMiddle East Political tradition 2026 Moroccan parliamentary election

Morocco appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as first woman prime minister

Somali pirates kill five crew members on hijacked tanker before rescue

Somali pirates killed five crew members aboard the hijacked MT Honour 25 petroleum tanker before security forces from Somalia's Puntland state rescued the vessel. The tanker had been seized in April, and the deaths mark the first killings by Somali pirates in over a decade.

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Somali pirates kill five crew members on hijacked tanker before rescue

Romania detains pro-Russian former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu

A Romanian court ordered the detention of Calin Georgescu, the pro-Russian former frontrunner in a cancelled 2024 presidential election, for 30 days pending a criminal fraud investigation.

Sep 29, 20265 sourcesEU rule of law & judicial independence Russia’s information, cyber & hybrid warfare European Union

Romania detains pro-Russian former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu

Japan lifts sanctions on 16 entities linked to Syria

The Japanese government approved the removal of sanctions on 16 organizations connected to Syria, signaling support for the government of President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The decision follows Japan's lifting of sanctions on four Syrian entities in May 2025, with the original measures imposed in 2011 against the Assad regime.

Sep 29, 20265 sourcesSanctions & economic countermeasures Middle East International trade Syria Post-conflict reconstruction

Japan lifts sanctions on 16 entities linked to Syria

Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashes in Amur region, killing six of seven crew members

A Russian Tu-95 nuclear-capable strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in the remote Amur region of far eastern Russia near the Chinese border, killing six of the seven crew members aboard. The Defense Ministry confirmed the crash occurred in an uninhabited area during routine training operations.

Sep 29, 202610 sourcesRussia’s military modernization Russia-Ukraine war Russia’s domestic politics

Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashes in Amur region, killing six of seven crew members

Italy completes troop withdrawal from Iraq after 12 years

Italy completed the withdrawal of its last troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year military presence in the country that began as part of coalition efforts against Islamic State.

Sep 29, 20264 sourcesWars & conflicts Military operations Iraq Counter-terrorism

Italy completes troop withdrawal from Iraq after 12 years

Medicine prices soar in Iran as US blockade and sanctions squeeze pharmaceutical supplies

Medication prices are surging in Iran and some treatments have become difficult to find as a US blockade and intensified sanctions squeeze the country's pharmaceutical industry. Iranians are stocking up on food and medicines amid fears of dire shortages, with families struggling to afford essential medications.

Sep 29, 20265 sourcesIran War Healthcare access Humanitarian crises Sanctions & economic countermeasures Economic warfare

Medicine prices soar in Iran as US blockade and sanctions squeeze pharmaceutical supplies

Spain proposes ban on evictions until 2030 amid housing protests

Spain's government announced measures including a ban on evictions until 2030 following nationwide protests sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her Madrid home.

Sep 29, 20266 sourcesHousing policy

Spain proposes ban on evictions until 2030 amid housing protests

Iran's Revolutionary Guards appeal to US voters ahead of midterms

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps released a 25-page open letter urging American voters to reject President Trump and his Iran policy ahead of the November midterm elections.

Sep 29, 202613 sourcesIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Trump administration Iranian government US midterm elections Foreign influence in the Middle East Iran War

Iran's Revolutionary Guards appeal to US voters ahead of midterms

Death toll rises to 50 in Myanmar military airstrike near Bangladesh border

The death toll from a Myanmar military airstrike in Rakhine state near the Bangladesh border rose to 50, with dozens more wounded, according to rebel groups and UN officials who expressed alarm at the attack.

Sep 29, 20269 sourcesMyanmar civil war United Nations Wars & conflicts Civilian casualties Humanitarian crises Refugees & displacement

Death toll rises to 50 in Myanmar military airstrike near Bangladesh border

Over 100 Israeli settlers attack West Bank village, injure Israeli forces and burn Palestinian homes

More than 100 Israeli settlers rioted in the West Bank village of Jalud, setting fire to Palestinian properties, throwing stones at Israeli security forces, and wounding three Border Police officers. The attack occurred as the military attempted to escort a displaced Palestinian family back to their home, forcing troops to retreat and preventing the family's return.

Sep 29, 20268 sourcesIsrael-Palestine Conflict West Bank violence Displacement of Palestinians Sectarian dynamics Israeli settlements

Over 100 Israeli settlers attack West Bank village, injure Israeli forces and burn Palestinian homes

Malaysia begins deportation of 1,500 Myanmar nationals despite UN safety warnings

Malaysia started repatriating approximately 1,500 Myanmar nationals under a voluntary program, defying objections from the United Nations refugee agency and rights groups who warn conditions in Myanmar remain unsafe.

Sep 29, 202610 sourcesHumanitarian crises Refugee protection Immigration & refugees Refugees & displacement United Nations

Malaysia begins deportation of 1,500 Myanmar nationals despite UN safety warnings

Vietnam arrests three including Norwegian and Australian citizens on terrorism charges

Vietnamese police arrested three people, including a Norwegian citizen and an Australian national of Vietnamese origin, accusing them of terrorism. Pro-democracy group Viet Tan alleges the individuals were abducted in Cambodia and forcibly taken to Vietnam.

Sep 29, 202610 sourcesPro-democracy movement Terrorism & counterterrorism

Vietnam arrests three including Norwegian and Australian citizens on terrorism charges

NATO condemns Russia's nuclear threats over Kaliningrad exclave

NATO condemned Russia's "irresponsible nuclear rhetoric" after Moscow warned it would deploy its entire arsenal if the alliance threatens Kaliningrad. The warning followed a British TV miniseries that war-gamed a strike on the Russian exclave, prompting Russia to send a diplomatic note to NATO.

Sep 29, 20269 sourcesNATO’s role in supporting Ukraine Russia-Ukraine war Territorial disputes Russia’s nuclear threats Defense & military alliances

NATO condemns Russia's nuclear threats over Kaliningrad exclave

Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on defense company supplying Ukraine

Estonian authorities concluded that an August arson attack on defense company Milrem Robotics, which provides military vehicles to Ukraine, was an act of sabotage commissioned by Russian security services.

Sep 28, 202610 sourcesDefense & military alliances Russia-Ukraine war Terrorism & counterterrorism Russia’s information, cyber & hybrid warfare

Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on defense company supplying Ukraine

Cleveland-Cliffs' Stelco to lay off hundreds in Hamilton as Carney accuses U.S. owner of betraying Canadian workers

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Cleveland-Cliffs of betraying Canadian workers after its subsidiary Stelco announced layoffs of up to 500 employees at its Hamilton, Ontario plant, citing U.S. President Donald Trump's steel tariffs. The accusation highlights the irony that Cleveland-Cliffs' CEO has publicly championed the same tariffs now forcing the company to idle operations.

Sep 28, 20268 sourcesTariffs & trade wars International trade

Cleveland-Cliffs' Stelco to lay off hundreds in Hamilton as Carney accuses U.S. owner of betraying Canadian workers

Israeli minister defends Jordan Bardella after Mediapart alleges antisemitic comments

An Israeli minister defended French far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella after investigative website Mediapart published allegations that he made antisemitic comments in private messages from 2013. Bardella, 31, has denied the claims and announced he is suing Mediapart over the allegations.

Sep 28, 20266 sourcesIsrael-Iran relations

Israeli minister defends Jordan Bardella after Mediapart alleges antisemitic comments

Russia to increase 2027 military spending by 27% to $202 billion

Russia plans to spend 17.1 trillion rubles ($202.58 billion) on defense in 2027, a 27% increase from originally budgeted amounts and the highest level since the start of the Ukraine war, according to budget documents.

Sep 28, 20265 sourcesMilitary spending Russia’s wartime governance Russian economy Defense & military alliances Russia-Ukraine war

Russia to increase 2027 military spending by 27% to $202 billion

Italy convicts three Egyptian officials in absentia for 2016 kidnapping of Giulio Regeni

An Italian court convicted three Egyptian security officials in absentia for the 2016 kidnapping of student Giulio Regeni, whose tortured body was found days after his disappearance in Cairo. The officials were sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Sep 28, 202611 sourcesTransitional justice Human rights abuses War crimes & accountability

Italy convicts three Egyptian officials in absentia for 2016 kidnapping of Giulio Regeni

Turkey seizes Caspian Airlines plane in Istanbul over €3 million unpaid debt

Turkish authorities seized an Iranian Caspian Airlines Boeing 737 at Istanbul Airport over an alleged unpaid debt of €3 million ($3.4 million), with bailiffs boarding the aircraft as passengers sat ready for departure. The seizure occurred days after new US secondary sanctions on Iran's aviation sector took effect.

Sep 28, 20266 sourcesU.S.–China relations Iran War International trade

Turkey seizes Caspian Airlines plane in Istanbul over €3 million unpaid debt

At least 33 killed in Myanmar military airstrike near market in Rakhine state

Myanmar's military conducted an airstrike near a market in Rakhine state controlled by rebel forces, killing at least 33 people and wounding dozens more.

Sep 28, 20267 sourcesInsurgencies & rebellions Military airstrikes Myanmar civil war Civilian casualties Wars & conflicts

At least 33 killed in Myanmar military airstrike near market in Rakhine state

US troops complete withdrawal from Iraq as Baghdad declares national holiday

The United States has completed its military withdrawal from Iraq after more than two decades, with Baghdad declaring four days of national holidays called 'Sovereignty Days' to mark the exit. The withdrawal raises questions about Iraq's future security amid concerns over militia influence and Iran's growing role in the country.

Sep 28, 202611 sourcesWars & conflicts Iran & regional influence Middle East Post-conflict reconstruction

US troops complete withdrawal from Iraq as Baghdad declares national holiday

Australian court rejects Indigenous activist's bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide

Australia's Court of Appeal rejected Uncle Robbie Thorpe's landmark attempt to privately prosecute King Charles III over alleged genocide of Indigenous Australians. The ruling leaves Thorpe with one final domestic legal option before potentially taking the case to the International Criminal Court.

Sep 28, 20265 sourcesWar crimes & accountability

Australian court rejects Indigenous activist's bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide

Russia strikes Kyiv communications center and energy facilities

Russia launched a massive overnight strike on Wednesday hitting a communications center in Ukraine's capital Kyiv, energy facilities in the Kyiv region, and the port of Izmail. The attacks killed at least seven people and wounded dozens, with Russian forces using ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones.

Sep 28, 202612 sourcesRussia-Ukraine war Russian attacks on Ukraine's telecommunications infrastructure Military operations

Russia strikes Kyiv communications center and energy facilities

China accuses Taiwan of 'desecrating the martyrs' over World War Two history dispute

China's government accused Taiwan of betraying history after Taipei criticized Beijing's interpretation of World War Two, particularly China's portrayal of itself as the leading force against Japan. The dispute emerged following discussions between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump about wartime cooperation.

Sep 28, 20264 sourcesTaiwan & cross-strait policy U.S.–China relations China's foreign policy

China accuses Taiwan of 'desecrating the martyrs' over World War Two history dispute

Netanyahu secretly visits UAE amid controversy over October 7 warnings

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to the UAE on Sunday to meet with Emirati President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reportedly to request denial of reports that the UAE had warned Israel about Hamas attack plans before October 7, 2023.

Sep 28, 202610 sourcesIsraeli domestic politics Hamas Middle East regional alliances & rivalries Israel-Gaza war

Netanyahu secretly visits UAE amid controversy over October 7 warnings

Reports that Netanyahu ignored October 7 warnings dominate Israeli election campaign

Multiple reports have emerged documenting that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received advance warnings from Egypt and other sources about a possible Hamas attack before October 7, 2023. The revelations, appearing weeks before Israel's national election, have put Netanyahu's handling of intelligence warnings under intense scrutiny, with families of victims demanding answers.

Sep 28, 20267 sourcesHamas Israeli domestic politics Israel-Gaza war Israeli elections

Reports that Netanyahu ignored October 7 warnings dominate Israeli election campaign

Ed Miliband tells Gaza critics 'you were right' as UK announces tougher stance on Israel

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband acknowledged that Labour's previous approach to Gaza had been insufficient, telling critics they were right about Palestinian suffering. He announced a policy reset including sanctions on Israeli settlers and condemned what he called 'ethnic cleansing' in the West Bank, calling the situation 'a stain on the conscience of the world.'

Sep 28, 20266 sourcesIsrael-Gaza war Israel-Palestine Conflict War crimes & accountability International sanctions UK foreign policy Humanitarian crises

Ed Miliband tells Gaza critics 'you were right' as UK announces tougher stance on Israel

Floods and landslides kill at least 70 people across India and Nepal

Heavy rainfall has triggered deadly floods and landslides killing at least 56 people in India and 14 in Nepal, with 11 more missing. Authorities warn that more flash floods are possible as rivers rise above danger levels across both countries.

Sep 27, 20264 sourcesExtreme weather impacts Humanitarian crises Climate change impacts Natural disasters

Floods and landslides kill at least 70 people across India and Nepal

Serbia's President Vucic resigns ahead of October parliamentary elections

Serbia's populist President Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation, ending his second and final five-year term and paving the way for early presidential elections alongside parliamentary elections on October 25.

Sep 27, 20267 sourcesVučić's resignation and Serbia's 2026 leadership transition Populism

Serbia's President Vucic resigns ahead of October parliamentary elections

South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer

South Korea's presidential office demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea and then falsely denying the agreement.

Sep 27, 20269 sourcesTransfer of North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea Diplomatic disputes Russia-Ukraine war Information warfare

South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer

UK police arrest five near RAF Fairford on terrorism charges after explosives found

British counter-terrorism police arrested five men on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offenses near RAF Fairford air base in England, which has been used by US forces for strikes on Iran. Bomb disposal experts examined vehicles and homes were evacuated.

Sep 27, 20267 sourcesDomestic security Terrorism & counterterrorism Iran War

UK police arrest five near RAF Fairford on terrorism charges after explosives found

Ethiopia's military claims capture of strategic Tigray town of Alamata

Ethiopian government forces and allied militias reportedly captured the strategic town of Alamata in southern Tigray, according to pro-government militia statements. The development marks a significant shift in the renewed conflict between federal forces and Tigray rebels.

Sep 27, 20268 sourcesMilitary operations Wars & conflicts Renewed Tigray war - September 2026 offensive Territorial disputes

Ethiopia's military claims capture of strategic Tigray town of Alamata

Kazakhstan president dismisses defense minister after 14 servicemen killed in Caspian Sea exercises

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dismissed Defense Minister Dauren Kossanov on September 27 following the deaths of 14 servicemen during military exercises in the Caspian Sea. Aidos Myrzakhmetov was appointed as the new defense minister.

Sep 27, 20262 sourcesDefense & military alliances Government accountability

Kazakhstan president dismisses defense minister after 14 servicemen killed in Caspian Sea exercises

Five suspects arrested near RAF Fairford released on bail as UK probes Iran links

UK counterterrorism police released five British men arrested near RAF Fairford air base on explosives and terrorism charges. Authorities are investigating possible Iranian links to the suspected plot targeting the US-operated facility used for Iran war operations.

Sep 27, 202620 sourcesDefense & military alliances Iran War Iran's nuclear program Terrorism & counterterrorism Counterterrorism operations Iranian threats against airports enforcing U.S. aviation sanctions

Five suspects arrested near RAF Fairford released on bail as UK probes Iran links

Avalanche at Nepal's Himlung Himal base camp leaves 10-12 missing

An avalanche struck the base camp of Himlung Himal peak in Nepal's Manang district, leaving at least 10-12 local climbers and guides missing. Bad weather has delayed search operations.

Sep 27, 20267 sourcesNatural disasters

Avalanche at Nepal's Himlung Himal base camp leaves 10-12 missing

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Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic ties after blasts in Addis Ababa

US waives human rights conditions on $320 million in military aid to Egypt

Taiwan receives first new F-16V fighter jets from US

Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan, claims 22 militants killed

Pentagon creates Autonomous Warfare Command to expand AI and drone capabilities

MI5 warns UK academics to cut ties with Chinese research institute over espionage

Russia launches major attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

France closes 400 schools as student protests turn violent

Iran receives US response to ceasefire proposal as talks continue

Romania's parliament rejects pro-EU PM candidate, deepening political crisis

Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after distress signal

Missile alerts cost Ukraine $45m per hour in halted business, economy minister says

Qatar's prime minister calls Netanyahu a 'war criminal,' denies funding Hamas military operations

UN Security Council extends Haiti gang suppression force mandate through March 2027

Morocco appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as first woman prime minister

Somali pirates kill five crew members on hijacked tanker before rescue

Romania detains pro-Russian former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu

Japan lifts sanctions on 16 entities linked to Syria

Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashes in Amur region, killing six of seven crew members

Italy completes troop withdrawal from Iraq after 12 years

Medicine prices soar in Iran as US blockade and sanctions squeeze pharmaceutical supplies

Spain proposes ban on evictions until 2030 amid housing protests

Iran's Revolutionary Guards appeal to US voters ahead of midterms

Death toll rises to 50 in Myanmar military airstrike near Bangladesh border

Over 100 Israeli settlers attack West Bank village, injure Israeli forces and burn Palestinian homes

Malaysia begins deportation of 1,500 Myanmar nationals despite UN safety warnings

Vietnam arrests three including Norwegian and Australian citizens on terrorism charges

NATO condemns Russia's nuclear threats over Kaliningrad exclave

Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on defense company supplying Ukraine

Cleveland-Cliffs' Stelco to lay off hundreds in Hamilton as Carney accuses U.S. owner of betraying Canadian workers

Israeli minister defends Jordan Bardella after Mediapart alleges antisemitic comments

Russia to increase 2027 military spending by 27% to $202 billion

Italy convicts three Egyptian officials in absentia for 2016 kidnapping of Giulio Regeni

Turkey seizes Caspian Airlines plane in Istanbul over €3 million unpaid debt

At least 33 killed in Myanmar military airstrike near market in Rakhine state

US troops complete withdrawal from Iraq as Baghdad declares national holiday

Australian court rejects Indigenous activist's bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide

Russia strikes Kyiv communications center and energy facilities

China accuses Taiwan of 'desecrating the martyrs' over World War Two history dispute

Netanyahu secretly visits UAE amid controversy over October 7 warnings

Reports that Netanyahu ignored October 7 warnings dominate Israeli election campaign

Ed Miliband tells Gaza critics 'you were right' as UK announces tougher stance on Israel

Floods and landslides kill at least 70 people across India and Nepal

Serbia's President Vucic resigns ahead of October parliamentary elections

South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer

UK police arrest five near RAF Fairford on terrorism charges after explosives found

Ethiopia's military claims capture of strategic Tigray town of Alamata

Kazakhstan president dismisses defense minister after 14 servicemen killed in Caspian Sea exercises

Five suspects arrested near RAF Fairford released on bail as UK probes Iran links

Avalanche at Nepal's Himlung Himal base camp leaves 10-12 missing

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Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan, claims 22 militants killed

Pentagon creates Autonomous Warfare Command to expand AI and drone capabilities

MI5 warns UK academics to cut ties with Chinese research institute over espionage

Russia launches major attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

France closes 400 schools as student protests turn violent

Iran receives US response to ceasefire proposal as talks continue

Romania's parliament rejects pro-EU PM candidate, deepening political crisis

Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after distress signal

Missile alerts cost Ukraine $45m per hour in halted business, economy minister says

Qatar's prime minister calls Netanyahu a 'war criminal,' denies funding Hamas military operations

UN Security Council extends Haiti gang suppression force mandate through March 2027

Morocco appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as first woman prime minister

Somali pirates kill five crew members on hijacked tanker before rescue

Romania detains pro-Russian former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu

Japan lifts sanctions on 16 entities linked to Syria

Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashes in Amur region, killing six of seven crew members

Italy completes troop withdrawal from Iraq after 12 years

Medicine prices soar in Iran as US blockade and sanctions squeeze pharmaceutical supplies

Spain proposes ban on evictions until 2030 amid housing protests

Iran's Revolutionary Guards appeal to US voters ahead of midterms