Germany's 15-Year High Borrowing Costs Tied to Security Spending Push
Germany's borrowing costs hit a 15-year high, driven by increased defence and infrastructure spending following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
International Relations
UAE Halts All Trade With Iran After Fresh Missile Fire
The UAE has suspended all trade and financial transactions with Iran following renewed missile fire, deepening Tehran's isolation amid US sanctions and blockade.
UAE Halts Financial Ties With Iran Over Missile Incident
The UAE has suspended all financial and economic ties with Iran, citing a missile threat, as regional tensions escalate.
Iran rejects UAE missile claim as France expels Iranian diplomats
Iran denies UAE missile accusations; France expels two Iranian diplomats in a tit-for-tat row.
Russian drone attack on Kherson bus kills four civilians
Four elderly civilians killed, five wounded in Russian drone strike on a bus in Kherson, Ukraine.
Flores earthquake survivors wait in shelters as rescue shifts to recovery
Thousands remain in shelters on Flores Island after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake, as rescue operations shift to recovery and relief efforts continue.
Gaza City Mourns Seven Killed in Israeli Strike on Seaside Cafe
Seven Palestinians, including a child, killed in Israeli strike on Gaza City cafe; funerals held at Shifa hospital.
Second Suspect in Nord Stream Blasts Arrested in Croatia
German prosecutors say a second suspect in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts has been arrested in Croatia and will be extradited.
China's Wang Yi in Seoul for Talks Amid US-North Korea Diplomacy Push
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Seoul for talks with South Korean officials, amid US efforts to revive diplomacy with North Korea.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Says Regional Order Is Shifting
Iran's parliament speaker, visiting Iraq, said Tehran is reinforcing a new regional order and called for security and economic cooperation among Islamic nations.
ICC Condemns US Sanctions on President and Senior Prosecutor as 'Flagrant Attack'
The ICC has condemned new US sanctions on its president and a senior prosecutor, calling the move a flagrant attack on its independence and vowing to continue its mandate.
Queen Camilla Recalls Struggle to Keep King's Cancer Diagnosis Secret
Queen Camilla reveals the challenge of concealing King Charles III's cancer diagnosis during a visit to a Maggie's centre a week before it was made public.
Rhine River Levels Remain Near Record Lows, Disrupting Shipping
Rhine water levels near record lows disrupt shipping and production in Germany, with recovery expected to take weeks.
UK energy bills set to rise again as October price cap forecast hits three-year high
Analysts forecast a 4% rise in Britain's October energy price cap to £1,729, a three-year high, as wholesale costs surge.
Russia turns to Asian fuel imports as refinery strikes bite
Russia is importing nearly 270,000 tonnes of refined fuels from Asia in August to offset refinery outages caused by Ukrainian strikes.
UAE stocks slide after missile detection, Abu Dhabi halts Iran trade
UAE markets fell after missiles were detected near its waters; Abu Dhabi suspended trade with Iran, rattling Gulf bourses.
UN aid chief visits Kherson, warns of drone warfare's civilian toll
UN aid chief Tom Fletcher visited Kherson, highlighting the severe threat of drones to civilians and aid workers.
Blocked Ports Could Halve Ukraine's Wheat Exports, Warns ASAP Agri
Ukraine's wheat exports may drop to 5-10 million tons in 2026/27 if Black Sea ports stay blocked, ASAP Agri warns.
Kandahar's Grape Farmers Turn to Raisins as Border Closures Wipe Out Exports
Border closures with Pakistan have halted grape exports from Kandahar, forcing farmers to dry their crop into raisins and sell at steep losses.
China Calls for Respect of Digital Sovereignty Amid US AI Coalition Push
China urges respect for digital sovereignty and opposes forced alignment in the AI race, after reports the US plans to ask countries to choose sides.