Kosovo Marks Third Anniversary of Banjska Clash with Memorial Stone
Kosovo commemorated three years since the 2023 Banjska gunbattle, laying a memorial foundation stone for officer Afrim Bunjaku and urging pressure on Serbia.
International Relations
Taliban Probes School Damage in Khost After Pakistan Airstrikes
Taliban authorities investigated damage in Khost's Gurbaz district after airstrikes they blame on Pakistan, which says it targeted militants.
Navy Reports Eight Suicide Attempts in USS Lincoln Strike Group
Eight sailors attempted suicide during the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group's record-setting deployment, the Navy's top civilian leader said in a letter to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
Trump and Xi Meet at White House as Trade Truce Buys Time
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet at the White House, with trade, AI, Taiwan and the Iran and Ukraine wars on the agenda.
Iran Flights Cancelled as US Sanctions Bite; Saudis Intercept Houthi Missiles
Iranian flights to Gulf neighbours were cancelled after a US deadline for firms to halt work with Iran's airlines, as Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi missiles.
Saudi East-West Pipeline Ramps Up Flows, but Yanbu Tanker Loadings Stall
Saudi Arabia is raising crude volumes through the East-West Pipeline to Yanbu, but tanker loadings at the Red Sea export hub have yet to resume, industry sources say.
Russia Plans Export Cargo Fee to Fund Arctic Icebreaker Construction
Russia plans a shipbuilding fee on export cargo to raise over 200 billion roubles for two new Arctic icebreakers, according to a draft government decree.
Abbas Addresses UN General Assembly by Video After US Visa Denial
Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly via prerecorded video after the US denied him a visa for the second consecutive year.
Trump Rolls Out Elaborate Welcome for Xi, 14 Years After Criticising Obama's Reception
Trump has staged an elaborate welcome for Xi Jinping, 14 years after criticising the reception Obama gave China's then vice-president.
India, Netherlands Sign Two MoUs on Kalpasar Project at Water Week
India and the Netherlands signed two tripartite MoUs on the Kalpasar Project during a bilateral water meeting at the 9th India International Water Week.
Norway Raises Rates, Sweden Signals Hike as War-Driven Inflation Spreads
Norway's central bank raised rates and Sweden's signalled a likely hike before year-end, as war-driven energy costs push global policymakers to act.
Danish intelligence warns Russia will intensify hybrid war on NATO
Denmark's Defence Intelligence Service warns Russia will escalate hybrid attacks on NATO and may risk a limited military strike on a bordering state.
China Pledges Wider Market Access, Digital Trade Push at Hangzhou Expo
Premier Li Qiang opened the Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, pledging easier market access, stronger cross-border e-commerce import policies and greater Chinese input into global digital trade rules.
IMF Backs 'Fewer but Deeper' Reforms in Overhaul of Loan Program Design
The IMF's executive board has endorsed recommendations to tailor loan conditions more sharply, even as critics warn of tougher austerity for indebted developing nations.
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles as Yemen fighting escalates
Saudi-led coalition intercepts six Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu, while Yemeni government forces repel attacks on a vital road to Aden.
ECB's Schnabel Set to Resign, Triggering Board Reshuffle
ECB board member Isabel Schnabel is expected to resign to join the IMF, setting off a reshuffle involving the presidencies and other top roles.
Denmark to open new employer-led work permit route for Indians in 2027
Denmark will launch a new employer-driven work permit scheme on 1 January 2027, allowing certified Danish companies to recruit Indian workers under defined pay and employment conditions.
Croatian Court Clears Extradition of Nord Stream Blast Suspect to Germany
A Croatian court has ruled that a Ukrainian man suspected in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts can be extradited to Germany, his lawyer says he will appeal.
New Delhi to Host BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 in October
The Ministry of Culture will organise the BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 in New Delhi from 12 to 14 October, drawing over 100 theatre practitioners from nine countries.
US to Seek Supreme Court Relief After Appeals Court Blocks Third-Country Deportations
The Trump administration will appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal appeals court blocked its policy of deporting migrants to third countries, Attorney General Todd Blanche said.