UNRWA Quietly Engaged by Gaza Board of Peace Despite Public Exclusion
UNRWA's former head says the Board of Peace and the Palestinian committee have met the agency multiple times, despite publicly saying it has no role in Gaza.
International Relations
Trump, Xi Wrap Up Summit With National Archives Visit as Taiwan Question Lingers
Trump and Xi concluded their White House summit with a National Archives tour, as Beijing pressed Washington on Taiwan and analysts watched for signals.
UNRWA's Gaza Role in Limbo as Board of Peace Holds Quiet Talks
UNRWA remains Gaza's largest aid provider, but its future is uncertain as the Board of Peace holds behind-the-scenes talks while publicly excluding it.
Poland Pushes EU to Allow Temporary Asylum Suspensions
Poland is urging the EU to permit temporary suspensions of asylum applications during instrumentalized migration crises, drawing both support and sharp criticism.
Trump's Diplomatic Push Meets Resistance as Iran War Drags On
Trump's UN address and Xi summit fail to break the Iran stalemate, as world leaders push back and midterms loom.
Families of 54 Missing Ukrainians Seek Answers a Month After Nepal-China Floods
More than 50 Ukrainians remain missing a month after catastrophic floods on the Nepal-China border, with families saying they have received little official information.
Gaza documentary 'NAZA' to stream free via The Guardian after global release
Venice jury prize winner 'NAZA', by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, will stream free via The Guardian in November after its September 28 worldwide release.
Pope Leo XIV Begins Four-Day France Visit Focused on Human Dignity
Pope Leo XIV is visiting France for four days, with stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz, aiming to highlight human dignity amid secularism and ethical debates.
Gulf of Oman ship-to-ship transfers hit capacity as Saudi exports surge
Ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman have reached their limits after Saudi Arabia diverted exports from the Red Sea, raising tanker demand and freight costs.
Vietnam Garment Makers Tied to Sanctioned Esquel Still Ship Cotton Apparel to U.S.
Three Vietnam garment makers with ties to sanctioned Chinese textile giant Esquel have shipped at least $5 million in cotton goods to the U.S. since November 2024, customs records show.
G4 Renews Push for UN Security Council Reform, Backs India's Permanent Seat Bid
The G4 grouping has revived its call for UNSC reform, with a former diplomat arguing India's permanent seat bid serves broader global interests.
Najib Razak seeks stay of 15-year sentence in 1MDB-linked case
Jailed former Malaysian PM Najib Razak has asked the Kuala Lumpur High Court to suspend his 15-year sentence in a separate 1MDB-linked case, with a ruling due October 14.
Xi Wraps Washington Visit With Tour of National Archives
Chinese President Xi Jinping concludes his Washington visit with a National Archives tour, capping a pomp-heavy state visit with no major deals on trade or AI safety.
AI Takes Centre Stage as Trump and Xi Clash Over Guardrails at White House
Trump and Xi staked out opposing positions on AI governance during a White House state visit, as the technology sits at the heart of US-China rivalry.
Xi Tells Trump State Dinner MAGA and China's Rejuvenation Can Reinforce Each Other
At a White House state dinner, Xi Jinping said Trump's MAGA agenda and China's national rejuvenation can mutually reinforce each other.
Iran Signals Willingness to Give Up 60% Enriched Uranium, Seek Ceasefire Revival
Iran's president says Tehran is willing to surrender uranium enriched to 60% and wants to revive a June ceasefire with the United States.
Iran Ready to Open Nuclear Programme to Inspectors, Says Pezeshkian
Iran's president says Tehran will accept international verification and lower enrichment levels, while blaming the US for the failure of a June deal.
Nepal's PM tells UN that August floods are a climate warning to the world
Nepal's prime minister told the UN General Assembly that the August floods, which killed at least 1,400 people, should serve as a warning on climate change.
US DOE Backs 31 Grid Projects Across 26 States With USD 5.25 Billion
The US Department of Energy will support 31 power grid projects in 26 states with USD 5.25 billion in combined federal and recipient funding.
Morocco's PAM Takes Lead in Parliamentary Election as Turnout Falls
Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party leads preliminary election results with 97 seats, as turnout falls to 38.08% from 50.86%.