Iran Releases Video of Missile and Drone Launches Targeting US Vessels
Iran's military aired video of missile and drone launches it says targeted US vessels and oil tankers.
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India's Defence Minister Meets Sri Lankan President in Colombo
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Sri Lankan President Dissanayake in Colombo, focusing on defence and maritime security.
Malaysia's ruling bloc insists graft convicts must serve full terms amid Najib pardon reports
Malaysia's ruling coalition says corruption convicts must serve full sentences, as reports emerge of a fresh pardon bid by jailed ex-PM Najib Razak.
Taipei Security Dialogue Opens With Focus on Cross-Strait Stability and Drone Defense
Taiwan's annual security forum convenes regional partners to address cross-strait tensions, drone threats, and maritime security cooperation.
Shanghai to Fully Cover Prenatal Care and Childbirth Costs from October
Shanghai will fully cover prenatal check-ups and childbirth via medical insurance from October 1, easing financial burden for families.
Families of Missing Korean Workers in Nepal Floods Appeal for Answers
Wives of missing South Korean power-plant workers in Nepal's flash floods held a press conference in Lalitpur, urging authorities for information.
Green Groups Take EU Water-Law Overhaul Plan to Watchdog
Environmental groups filed a complaint with the EU Ombudsman over the Commission's planned revision of water laws, citing insufficient consultation.
Portugal Vows to Protect Refining Assets in Galp-Moeve Merger Talks
Portugal will use all state tools to protect its strategic refining capacity amid Galp-Moeve merger talks, PM Montenegro says.
Traders Price Two ECB Hikes by Year-End as Bond Yields Stay Elevated
Euro zone bond yields hover near multi-year highs as traders bet on two ECB rate hikes in 2026, with the deposit rate seen at 3% by late 2027.
Missile Interceptions Light Up Jordan Sky as Iran-US Strikes Escalate
Video shows missile interceptions over Jordan from West Bank after US destroyed Iranian tankers and Iran attacked US targets in Jordan.
Seoul Rally Rejects US Request for South Korean Troops in Strait of Hormuz
Protesters in Seoul rallied against sending South Korean troops to the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting a US request for deployment.
Japan to Raise Milling Wheat Prices 12% From October on Global Pressures
Japan will hike government-set wheat prices by 12% from October, citing global costs, a weaker yen and freight disruptions.
UN General Assembly opens 81st session with focus on restoring trust
The 81st UN General Assembly session opened in New York with new president Khalilur Rahman pledging to restore trust in multilateralism.
UK flights resume after air traffic failure, but delays persist
UK flights resume after a major air traffic control failure, but airports warn of ongoing disruption as aircraft and crew are repositioned.
Hormuz oil flow data murky as war clouds pricing outlook
Traders and analysts are struggling to measure oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz amid dark crossings and conflicting data, keeping a risk premium in prices.
Rescuers Scour Sunda Strait for Eight Missing After Anak Krakatau Eruption
Indonesian search teams are scouring the Sunda Strait for eight people, including journalists, missing since Monday near Anak Krakatau.
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Infrastructure as Kyiv Hits Troop Positions
Russia launched strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure; Ukraine responded by targeting Russian troop positions in the latest escalation.
Thousands of New Zealand civil servants strike over pay as election nears
Nearly 10,000 NZ public servants struck over pay, disrupting services and spotlighting staffing cuts ahead of the election.
Six Months On, Iranian Families Mourn at School Hit by US Strike
Families in Minab, Iran, continue to grieve and search for remains at a school destroyed by a US airstrike on the first day of the war, six months on.
Norway Bids Farewell to King Harald V at State Funeral
Norway holds a state funeral for King Harald V, attended by European royals and dignitaries, after his death at 89.