Russian Drone Kills 14-Year-Old in Kyiv; Eight Regions Hit Overnight
A Russian drone hit a Kyiv apartment block, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring at least seven, as President Zelenskyy said eight Ukrainian regions came under attack.
International Relations
Zelenskyy Says He Asked Trump to Enlist China's Help in Ending Ukraine War
Zelenskyy said he urged Trump to press China's Xi to use Beijing's influence over Moscow, and is awaiting word on the outcome of their talks.
Kremlin Says Putin and Trump Discussed Possible Three-Way Meeting on Ukraine
The Kremlin says Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed a possible three-way meeting involving Russian, US and Ukrainian negotiators.
Five candidates in race to succeed Tedros as WHO chief as nominations close
Nominations for the next WHO Director-General have closed with five candidates from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Spain and Indonesia in the running to succeed Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Israeli Military Releases Video of Tunnel Destruction in Southern Gaza
Israel's military released footage it says shows a two-kilometre tunnel in southern Gaza being destroyed, as a fragile ceasefire holds and reconstruction remains stalled.
Muslim Americans Push Back as GOP Figures Stoke Anti-Sharia Rhetoric
Muslim American leaders and scholars are pushing back against a surge in anti-Sharia rhetoric from Republican politicians ahead of the midterms.
ArcelorMittal Halts Kryvyi Rih Steel Plant After Russian Strikes
ArcelorMittal has stopped production at Ukraine's biggest steel plant after repeated Russian missile strikes, warning of a $1 billion impairment charge.
Bells Ring Across France as Pope Leo XIV Begins Four-Day Visit
Pope Leo XIV arrived in France on Friday for a four-day visit, with church bells tolling nationwide and heavy security in Paris.
Italy Sets Classroom Cap on Students Lacking Italian, Bans Full-Face Veils
Italy's government approved a decree capping students with limited Italian at 30% per classroom and banning burqas and niqabs in schools.
Israelis Split Over Netanyahu's UN Address as Polls Near
Jerusalem residents gave mixed reactions to Netanyahu's UN General Assembly speech, with some praising it and others doubting it could sway world opinion.
US Poised to Open Arctic Bases at Mestersvig and Narsarsuaq Under New Greenland Deal
A new US defence agreement with Denmark could allow American bases at Mestersvig and Narsarsuaq in Greenland, with Mestersvig overlooking the GIUK gap.
Puntland Forces Free Sanctioned Tanker Sibu 1 From Somali Pirates
Somali maritime police in Puntland have freed the sanctioned tanker Sibu 1, hijacked by pirates in August, as attacks off Somalia's coast resurge.
Taliban Accuses Pakistan of Strikes Aimed at Sidestepping Makkah Defence Pact
The Taliban claims Pakistan's strikes on Afghanistan are meant to dodge its commitments under the Makkah defence pact, as both sides dispute the targets hit.
Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms Press Freedom, Apologizes to Reporters on Flight to France
Pope Leo XIV told reporters they were welcome to cover him, reaffirmed the importance of a free press, and apologized for a missed press conference on a previous trip.
Fear Grips Mekelle as Renewed Ethiopia Fighting Shatters Tigray Peace Deal
Renewed fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and TPLF rebels has plunged Mekelle into fear, with transport links cut and thousands fleeing toward Afar.
Saudi Grand Mufti Urges Troops to Defend Kingdom as Israel Reports Gaza Deaths
Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti called on troops to defend the kingdom from Houthi attacks, as Israel reported two soldiers killed in Gaza and Mideast wars dominated the UN General Assembly.
In China, Xi-Trump summit seen as a sign of the country's rising status
Chinese state media and the public treated Xi Jinping's Washington visit as a sign of China's elevated global standing, with the summit drawing widespread praise at home.
Indonesia ferry disaster: 52 bodies recovered, 83 still missing
Indonesian rescuers have recovered 52 bodies from a ferry that capsized in the Java Sea on September 13, with 83 people still missing.
Najaf Airport Halts All Iran Flights as Baghdad Tightens Aviation Curbs
Najaf International Airport has suspended all flights to and from Iran from Friday, following Iraq's move to bar Iranian carriers from Baghdad airport.
Saudi Arabia Looks to China as Houthi Strikes Expose Limits of US Shield
Houthi attacks have shut the East-West Petroline and hit Riyadh, prompting Saudi Arabia to look beyond Washington to China, whose ties with Iran give it leverage.