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Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minute
Houthi fighters advance on strategic Yemeni terrain after Trump cancels planned US airstrikes, amid Saudi Arabia’s appeals for military intervention in escalating Red Sea conflicts.
Race to be next UN secretary general could rest on US and China trade-offs
The race to select the next UN secretary general involves seven candidates competing for support from the Security Council’s five permanent members, with late-entry speculation emerging as three secret ballot rounds have failed to produce a clear frontrunner.
China expels two top ‘disloyal’ military leaders from Communist Party
China has expelled two top military generals from the Communist Party on suspicion of corruption and misconduct, continuing President Xi Jinping’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign.
Trump’s approval rating hits record low amid Iran war, economy fallout
Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 32 percent, his lowest on record, as Republicans expressed growing disapproval over his handling of inflation and the unpopular Iran war.
Future of German chancellor hangs in the balance as two states go to polls
Voters in two German states head to polls in elections that could determine Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s political future, with the far-right AfD expected to gain further ground.
European spy chiefs warn Moscow is planning more decisive action against Nato
European intelligence officials warn Russia may test NATO with attacks on member territory within months, with Poland’s PM citing intelligence of potential drone or missile strikes to test Article 5’s credibility.
France to summon Iran envoy after language centre closure in Tehran
France will summon Iran’s ambassador after Iranian authorities closed a French-language centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran, citing alleged violations of diplomatic conventions.
ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
An ICE officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas on Sunday, hospitalizing him with a torso injury. Local officials called for independent investigation into the incident.
The Sahel and the UN: a smaller footprint, a different role
The UN’s peacekeeping mission in Mali ended in 2023, shifting its regional engagement toward diplomacy and humanitarian work as Sahel states prioritize sovereignty and regional cooperation outside traditional frameworks.
France’s Macron and Canada’s Carney announce plans to build stronger ties
Canada and France announced plans to deepen cooperation on energy, defence, and space during a joint appearance by Prime Minister Carney and President Macron in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
Brazil’s Lula announces higher welfare payments and free weight-loss jabs ahead of election
Brazil’s President Lula announces a 15% increase in welfare payments and free weight-loss injections weeks before the election, drawing criticism from opponents who claim the timing is politically motivated.
Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
Not all AI industry workers believe artificial intelligence poses existential risks to humanity, with some dismissing recent high-profile warnings about uncontrolled development as vague and speculative.
Turkiye backs Saudi Arabia’s security amid escalating Houthi attacks: FM
Turkey’s foreign minister stated that Ankara would consider military support for Saudi Arabia under a trilateral defense pact with Pakistan amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom.
DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have begun receiving an Ebola vaccine as cases surge during the fastest-growing outbreak in history.
Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn from the UN secretary-general race after receiving minimal support in recent polling, ending her bid to become the first woman to lead the organization.
Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation
Australia’s government is seeking support from major technology companies to strengthen online safety laws and artificial intelligence regulations, with Prime Minister Albanese meeting Apple’s executives to discuss child protection initiatives.
Tunisian protesters demand release of four Sumud activists
Dozens of protesters in Tunis demanded the release of four Global Sumud Flotilla activists, with one detainee now in his second month of a hunger strike amid serious health deterioration.
State funeral honours Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa
Hong Kong held a state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa, its first post-colonial chief executive, who died on September 8 at age 89, marking only the third such honour since the 1997 handover.
Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
Russia held parliamentary elections in territories it seized from Ukraine, marking the first time residents of the annexed regions voted in Russian elections, despite international condemnation of the process.
Israeli attacks kill four Palestinians including son of Gaza’s health chief
Israeli drone strikes killed four Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday and Friday, including the son of Gaza’s health ministry director, amid ongoing attacks since a ceasefire was announced.
Syria says blast at military site in Deir Az Zor killed 11
Eleven soldiers were killed in an explosion at a Syrian military weapons cache in Deir Az Zor, with nine others wounded. The blast marks the second incident at a Syrian military site in under two weeks.
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