UN envoy urges action on peace opening in eastern DR Congo
Huang Xia told the UN Security Council that US- and Qatar-led peace efforts had advanced, but security and humanitarian conditions in eastern Democratic Republic of the…
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Trump calls for new Ukrainian leader as Zelensky ties elections to truce
Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine could hold elections after a full 60-day ceasefire. His response comes as Donald Trump announces a Russian diesel deal and an energy…
Houthis strike Saudi airports and threaten energy facilities
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted three ballistic missiles and three drones. The Houthis also threatened Riyadh airport and Saudi Aramco facilities after…
Pacific temperatures exceed averages as El Niño raises weather risks
Sea temperatures reached 3.9°C above average near Peru and Ecuador, according to an October 13 radio report. Pacific warming could prolong El Niño’s effects into 2027…
Trump says he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran
US President Donald Trump said in an October 12 Truth Social post that any Chinese or Russian assistance to Iran would be minimal. His remarks followed reports of…
Trump says U.S. intelligence sharing continues amid energy ceasefire dispute
Donald Trump said on October 13 that Washington was still sharing intelligence with Ukraine. Kyiv reported continued Russian energy strikes after his ceasefire…
Reports say UAE detains two Maldivian flydubai pilots
Two Maldivian flydubai pilots were reportedly detained in the UAE on October 3 as investigators examined an alleged cockpit attack. Authorities have not publicly…
Houthis warn US of retaliation if it joins Saudi strikes in Yemen
A Houthi official warned on October 12 that US intervention in Yemen would trigger attacks on American interests. The warning followed a deadly strike on Riyadh’s King…
EU plans more funding for Ukrainian drones and missiles
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced further weapons support for Ukraine in remarks reported on October 11. She also backed a proposed halt to…
Trump defends Russian diesel deal as senators demand its reversal
US President Donald Trump defended the Russian diesel import plan on October 12, saying it would lower energy prices. Senators from both parties urged him to reverse it…
Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay urges US to defend human rights
The South African jurist condemned US sanctions against the International Criminal Court after her Nobel win. She urged Washington to restore its human rights leadership…
EU commissioner criticizes Kosovo changes to war-crimes court law
Marta Kos said amendments limiting the Kosovo Specialist Chambers conflict with Kosovo’s obligations to the EU. The changes would cap prison sentences at 15 years and…
Riyadh airport attacks prompt oil executives to cancel congress attendance
Executives from ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, Shell and BP reportedly cancelled plans to attend an energy congress in Saudi Arabia. The event opened on October 11 despite…
Houthis announce attacks on Saudi airports and Aramco facilities
Yemen’s Houthis said they targeted airports in Riyadh and Dammam and Aramco energy facilities on October 11. Saudi authorities reported injuries at Riyadh airport, while…
Von der Leyen backs Zelensky’s call for a ceasefire
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supported a truce to protect food supplies and energy infrastructure after an October 11 call with Ukraine’s…
Yemen’s health ministry warns Taiz siege could halt lifesaving care
Medicines and fuel are running low in Taiz, southwestern Yemen, the government said on October 10. It warned that emergency care, surgery and other essential services…
Gaza faces hunger and limited medical evacuations a year after ceasefire
Food shortages and barriers to treatment outside Gaza persist a year after the ceasefire. The World Food Programme says 1.4 million residents face acute food insecurity…
Zelensky sets conditions for halting refinery strikes after Trump’s diesel deal
Ukraine will stop attacking Russian refineries only if Moscow halts strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on October 11. His…
FAA warns airlines as attacks keep Riyadh airport closed
King Khalid International Airport remained closed on October 12 after deadly attacks. The Houthis said they launched another missile at the Riyadh airport, while the…
India’s NIA opens investigation into flydubai cockpit attack
An Omani co-pilot allegedly stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar during a September 30 flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Indian investigators are examining a suspected attempt to…
Gaza ceasefire reaches one year as Israeli attacks continue
More than 100 aid and rights groups say Israeli forces have killed over 1,400 Palestinians since the truce began. Nearly 2 million people still need shelter, and none of…
UAE prosecutors say Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash jet into airport
Crew and passengers restrained the suspected attacker on a September 30 flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft diverted safely to Saudi Arabia after the captain was…