Ethiopia Marks Meskel Festival Amid Renewed Tigray Conflict Fears
Ethiopians celebrated Meskel with bonfires and prayers, but renewed conflict in Tigray cast a shadow over the festivities.
International Relations
Jaishankar Rejects Pakistan's Terrorism Defence at UN General Assembly
At the 81st UN General Assembly, EAM S Jaishankar rejected Pakistan's attempts to normalise terrorism, vowing India will exercise its right to defend itself.
Jaishankar Rebukes Pakistan at UNGA Over Terrorism Record
S Jaishankar hit back at Pakistan at the UN General Assembly, saying a serial practitioner of terrorism cannot claim immunity, after Shehbaz Sharif raised Kashmir and the Indus waters.
Cuba warns UN it will defend itself as Trump hints at a deal
Cuba's foreign minister told the UN General Assembly that US pressure amounts to an act of war, hours after President Trump predicted a deal would avert military action.
Burnham Stresses Fiscal Stability Ahead of Labour Conference
UK PM Andy Burnham says showing investors he has faced the reality of public finances is vital to stabilising markets before pursuing bigger economic change.
Serbian students end cycling tour with rally ahead of October vote
Students finish a 10-day cycling tour in Kragujevac, rallying support for their election list against President Vucic's party before the Oct. 25 vote.
Saudi Arabia Urges Protection of Key Waterways at UN General Assembly
Saudi Arabia tells the UN General Assembly that freedom of navigation must be safeguarded in the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
UK to unveil 'Your First Home' equity loan scheme in October budget
Britain's new 'Your First Home' scheme, a revival of Help to Buy, will be confirmed in next month's budget to boost housebuilding demand and aid first-time buyers.
Heathrow says third runway opening could slip to 2039
Heathrow has said its planned third runway may not open until 2039, as its 2029 planning target was always ambitious.
Prince Harry Skydives in Ontario to Honour Promise to 102-Year-Old Veteran
Prince Harry parachuted near Innisfil, Ontario, to keep a promise to 102-year-old veteran Ed Marshall and raise money for two veterans' charities.
GOP Senate Hopefuls in Georgia, North Carolina Walk a Tightrope on Trump
Republican Senate candidates in Georgia and North Carolina are trailing Democrats in new polling, forcing a delicate balance with President Trump.
Colombia Extradites Rebel Leader Rojas to US as Security Policy Shifts
Colombia extradited rebel leader Geovany Andres Rojas to the US, ending protection granted under former President Petro's peace talks.
Lula Hits the Trail in Sao Paulo as Reelection Bid Gathers Pace
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva campaigned in Sao Paulo alongside key allies as he seeks another term.
CNN Left Off Air Force One for Trump's Tennessee Football Trip
CNN was dropped from the Air Force One press pool for Trump's trip to a Tennessee college football game, the latest flashpoint in a media access dispute.
EU Interior Ministers Meet in Munich to Tighten Migration Rules
European interior ministers met in Munich to discuss new migration crisis rules, expedited returns and expanded use of Frontex.
Carabinieri seize 300-plant cannabis crop in Calabrian woods
Italian Carabinieri found about 300 cannabis plants in woods near Gioiosa Ionica, Calabria, with an estimated illicit value above 2 million euros.
Pope Leo XIV Draws 700,000 to Open-Air Mass in Central Paris
An estimated 700,000 people turned out in central Paris for Pope Leo XIV's outdoor Mass, with the pontiff urging the faithful not to keep their faith to themselves.
Sri Lanka's ruling JVP sends five-member team to India for BJP talks
A five-member JVP delegation led by Tilvin Silva will visit India from September 27 to October 1, 2026, to meet BJP leaders and the External Affairs Minister.
Suicide Bombing at Pakistan Police Post Kills 12, TTP Claims Responsibility
A suicide attack on a police checkpost in northwest Pakistan killed at least 12 people and injured up to 30, with the Pakistani Taliban claiming responsibility.
Trump Rejects Iran's Hormuz Reopening Proposal as War Nears Eighth Month
US President Donald Trump has turned down an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt fighting, as Tehran insists it will not bend on its nuclear programme.