Lavrov Accuses Europe and UK of Waging War on Russia Over Arms to Ukraine
Sergey Lavrov said Europe and the UK are waging a war against Russia, pointing to Western weapons supplied to Ukraine that Moscow shoots down.
International Relations
Trump to Meet AI Executives as Calls for Regulation Grow
President Trump will meet top AI executives Tuesday to discuss balancing innovation with oversight, amid rising public concern over rogue AI agents.
Burnham Pledges Law Change to Permit Public Ownership of Water Firms
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would legislate to repeal the ban on public ownership of water companies, with mayors gaining new powers of accountability.
Burnham Says Pension Triple Lock to Be Adjusted From 2030
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the state pension triple lock will be adjusted from April 2030, with savings used to help fund a national care service.
Democrat Berman Takes On Steil in Wisconsin's First District
Nurse and political newcomer Mitchell Berman is challenging Rep. Bryan Steil in Wisconsin's 1st District, where Democrats see an opening despite being heavily outspent.
Instagram Reels Draw Young Indians Into Pakistan-Linked Terror Network
A Pakistan-linked terror network allegedly used Instagram Reels to lure young Indians, including a 29-year-old gym trainer and a 19-year-old clothing-store worker.
Jaishankar Flags Global Fallout From Ukraine and Iran-Gulf Crises
S Jaishankar says the Ukraine conflict and the Iran-Gulf crisis are causing ripple effects worldwide, with a food crisis already brewing.
Hungary to Open Communist-Era Secret Police Files to Public
Hungary's state security archive will begin releasing tens of thousands of Communist-era files in two phases from Nov. 4, opening a searchable database of officers, informants and targets.
Vietnam Detains Three Viet Tan Members, Including Norwegian and Australian Nationals
Vietnam has detained three alleged members of the pro-democracy group Viet Tan, including a Norwegian and an Australian citizen, on terrorism and forgery charges.
Helical Fusion to Begin Power-On Tests at Pilot Reactor in 2027
Helical Fusion will start preliminary power-on tests at its Helix HARUKA pilot reactor in 2027, aiming for a commercial fusion plant as early as the 2040s.
Syrian Children Return to Classrooms Amid Ruins and Daily Hardship
Over 7,000 schools in Syria have been damaged or destroyed, forcing children like eight-year-old Tasnim to travel far for classes.
Turner's 'Rome, from Mount Aventine' heads to Sotheby's with £50m estimate
J.M.W. Turner's 1836 painting 'Rome, from Mount Aventine', estimated at around £50 million ($67 million), will be auctioned by Sotheby's in London on December 9.
CBI brings back Nirav Modi aide Sandeep Mistry from UAE in PNB fraud case
Sandeep Mistry, an associate of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, has been deported from the UAE and arrested by the CBI in the PNB fraud case.
Netanyahu Warns Enemies as Israel Elections Approach, Cites Gaza Strikes
Netanyahu warned Israel's enemies against attacking as elections near, citing recent strikes in Gaza and Lebanon.
Le Pen and National Rally Rally Behind Bardella Amid Antisemitism Claims
Marine Le Pen and her National Rally allies closed ranks behind Jordan Bardella after media allegations that he made antisemitic remarks as a young party member.
India, Bangladesh Step Up Diplomacy Ahead of Possible November Visit
India and Bangladesh are intensifying diplomatic contacts as they prepare for a possible November visit by Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to New Delhi.
India in Talks with China to Use Xinjiang Airspace as Pakistan Ban Persists
India is exploring Xinjiang airspace, including a route via Hotan, as an alternative for its airlines while Pakistan's airspace remains closed to Indian aircraft.
Indonesia Suspends Five Officials Over Luxury Inmate Compound at Cibinong Prison
Five Indonesian officials, including the Cibinong prison chief, have been suspended after investigators found luxury residential units used by inmates.
AIIB opens Doha annual meeting with plan to double financing by 2030
AIIB opened its 11th annual meeting in Doha, with President Zou Jiayi outlining plans to double annual financing to about $20 billion by 2030.
China Unveils Fresh Stimulus to Shore Up Property Sector and Growth
China announced new measures to support its economy and property sector, including a PSL rate cut, expanded tech relending, and mortgage subsidies.