Mediators Push Iran-US Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Talks Resume
Mediators are working with Iran and the US on a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the American blockade, with indirect talks expected to resume Monday.
International Relations
Israel Had Prior Warning of Oct 7 Attack, Says Ex-Defence Minister Gallant
Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel received a Shin Bet warning about Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's planned October 7, 2023 attack before it happened.
Kosovo Parliament Unanimously Condemns Hague Verdicts Against KLA Leaders
Kosovo's 99-seat parliament passed a declaration rejecting war crimes convictions of four former KLA commanders and urging coordinated legal and diplomatic action.
EU Ministers Meet in Brussels on Ukraine Aid, Hybrid Threats and Middle East
EU foreign and defence ministers met in Brussels to discuss military support for Ukraine, hybrid threats, Russia's shadow fleet and the Middle East.
BoE's Ramsden Says Persistent Inflation Is Shaping His Rate Thinking
Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden said persistent inflation is influencing his view on interest rates, with the prospect growing since July.
UK housebuilder shares jump on new first-time buyer scheme
British housebuilder stocks rallied after the government confirmed a new first-time buyer support scheme, with building materials shares also gaining.
Signal and Communication Failures Blamed for Deadly Bekasi Train Collision
Indonesia's transport safety committee has identified signalling and communication failures as the main cause of an April train collision in Bekasi that killed 16 people.
South Korea Blames North Korean Mines for DMZ Blasts That Injured 3 Officers
South Korea's military says explosions that injured three officers in the DMZ last week were probably caused by North Korean mines.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace and Unity at Interreligious Meeting in Metz
Pope Leo XIV urged religious leaders in Metz to preach peace and unity, warning against using God's name to justify violence.
Child and two women killed in Channel crossing stampede
A 10-year-old child and two women died after an apparent stampede on a packed migrant boat in the English Channel, French authorities said.
Pope Leo XIV Flies to Metz as French Fighter Jets Escort Papal Plane
Pope Leo XIV left Lourdes for Metz on Monday, with two French Air Force fighter jets escorting his flight, on the last day of his four-day visit to France.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace at Interfaith Gathering in Metz
Pope Leo XIV urged Jewish, Muslim, Protestant and Orthodox leaders in Metz to promote dialogue and peace, closing his four-day visit to France.
EU Members Back Five Joint Defence Projects Spanning Space, Sea and Air
EU members approved five pan-European defence projects covering drone warfare, maritime and seabed defence, air and missile defence, and space-based defence.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Religious Leaders to Preach Peace at Metz Gathering
Pope Leo XIV met religious leaders in Metz and signed the 'Appeal of Metz', calling for dialogue and the disarmament of hearts and words.
UK defence secretary praises public tip-off after arrests near US-used air base
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford, a US-used air base in England, as the UK defence secretary praised the member of the public who raised the alarm.
Kremlin Warns Ukraine Will 'Pay a Price' After Election Drone Strikes
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine will face consequences for recent drone attacks and that Russia will continue its military operation.
UK Ministers Thank Security Services After Five Held Near RAF Fairford
Five men remain in custody after arrests near RAF Fairford; ministers praise security services as counterterror police probe possible Iran link.
QatarEnergy to Halt LNG Deliveries to Italy's Edison Until December
QatarEnergy will not deliver LNG cargoes to Italy's Edison until early December, as the US-Iran war slashes Qatari exports by 96%.
Victoria Court of Appeal Rejects Bid to Prosecute King Charles for Genocide
Victoria's Court of Appeal dismissed Uncle Robbie Thorpe's bid to privately prosecute King Charles III for alleged genocide of Indigenous Australians.
Ben-Gvir prays at Jerusalem's Temple Mount, calls for 'total victory'
Israel's national security minister prayed at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site during Sukkot, calling for 'total victory' and sovereignty there.