Giant Pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang Arrive at Zoo Atlanta for 10-Year Stay
Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived at Zoo Atlanta for a 10-year conservation research stay, drawing excited visitors ahead of their public debut.
International Relations
EU to Propose Emergency Protocol to Counter Russian Hybrid Threats
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the bloc will propose an emergency protocol to respond to Russian hybrid threats, citing intelligence on planned sabotage and attacks.
US, Russia Stripped Safety Clauses From UN AI Weapons Text, Report Says
A report says US and Russian diplomats weakened safety provisions in a UN text on lethal autonomous weapons during talks in Geneva.
Two Giant Pandas Reach Zoo Atlanta as China Revives Panda Diplomacy
Two giant pandas sent by China have arrived at Zoo Atlanta, reviving Beijing's panda diplomacy after a summit between Trump and Xi.
UK Police Probe Iran Link After Five Arrested Near US Air Base
Five men are being held after vans were spotted near RAF Fairford, a US-operated base, as police investigate a possible Iran-linked plot.
Indian Contingent Heads to Kazakhstan for KAZIND-2026 Military Drill
A 60-member Indian Armed Forces contingent has departed for Oskemen, Kazakhstan, for the ninth edition of the India–Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2026.
Five Arrested Near RAF Fairford on Suspicion of Terror Plot Involving Trucks
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford, a UK base used by US forces, on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act involving three trucks.
China Opens Xiong'an–Shangqiu High-Speed Rail, Extending Beijing–Hong Kong Corridor
China opened the Xiong'an–Shangqiu high-speed railway on Monday, a new section of the Beijing–Hong Kong corridor, alongside three other new high-speed lines.
Nepal FM Khanal Calls India Ties 'Excellent', Flags Two-Thirds Trade Dependence
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said ties with India are in an excellent phase, noting that about two-thirds of Nepal's trade flows through its southern neighbour.
Japan's FX diplomat Mimura tells markets to take yen warning at face value
Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said markets should take the 'very clear' message from Tokyo and Washington on the yen at face value.
Kazakh court rejects Kashagan operator's bid to block $5 billion fine enforcement
A Kazakh court has dismissed a lawsuit by the Kashagan oilfield operator seeking to block enforcement of an environmental fine of around $5 billion.
Thai court weighs legality of February election over ballot secrecy
Thailand's Constitutional Court is ruling on whether February's general election was valid, amid a petition claiming ballot codes breached voter secrecy.
Two North Korean POWs Now in South Korea: What Happens Next
Two North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine are now in South Korea, where they face screening, possible protection and resettlement.
US and China Agree Tariff Cuts on $60 Billion of Goods, Extend Trade Truce
China and the US have agreed to cut tariffs on $60 billion of goods and extend their trade truce to January 10, with new commitments on agriculture, coal and financial services.
Seoul Seeks Apology From Kyiv Over Revealed North Korean POW Transfer
South Korea demands an official apology after Ukraine's president publicly revealed a secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul.
Polish Schools Convert Cloakrooms Into Shelters as Drone Incursions Continue
Schools in eastern Poland are turning cloakrooms into makeshift bomb shelters as concerns persist over Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace.
Germany's Gas Supply Secure Despite Low Storage, Says VNG Chief
VNG CEO says Germany can meet winter gas demand despite storage at 57%, citing diversified imports and LNG access.
German Security Agencies Weigh Information Curbs After Far-Right and Far-Left Poll Gains
German security services are drawing up plans to restrict confidential information sharing after far-right and far-left election gains raised fears of leaks to Russia or criminal groups.
Avalanche on Mount Himlung Kills Two, 12 Still Missing as Rescue Efforts Continue
Two Nepali nationals were killed and 12 remain missing after an avalanche hit Mount Himlung during severe weather; ten others were rescued.
China to Cut Tariffs on US Farm Goods, but Soybeans Left Off List (2026-09-28)
China will cut tariffs on a range of US farm goods including corn, wheat, meat and dairy, but soybeans remain excluded and still face a 10% levy.