Prabowo Appoints Suyudi Ario Seto as Indonesia’s New Police Chief in Major Leadership Reshuffle
Jakarta: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Suyudi Ario Seto as the country's new National Police Chief, replacing General Listyo...
Global Politics
Brazil Opens Investigation Into Alleged US Funding of Political Groups Ahead of Election
Brasília, October 2, 2026: Brazil has opened an investigation into allegations that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump planned...
Trump Launches 32-Day Campaign Drive Ahead of US Midterm Elections
Washington, October 2, 2026: U.S. President Donald Trump has begun an intensive campaign schedule ahead of the November midterm elections,...
UK Arrests Dual National in RAF Fairford Investigation Amid Iran Link Claims
London: British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 27-year-old dual British-Iranian national as part of an investigation into a security incident...
Iraq Sets June 2027 Deadline for Armed Groups to Place Weapons Under State Control
Baghdad, October 2, 2026: Iraq has begun a new phase in its efforts to bring weapons held by armed factions...
France Faces Nationwide Student Protests as School Unrest Escalates
Paris: France is facing growing political and social pressure as student protests over conditions in schools have spread across the...
Syria and Hezbollah Reportedly Hold Secret Talks in Türkiye Amid Rising Tensions
Damascus: Syrian government officials and representatives of Lebanon-based Hezbollah reportedly held a secret meeting in Türkiye last month in an...
Balad Leader Sami Abu Shehadeh Withdraws From Israel Election Race After Supreme Court Hearing
Jerusalem, October 2, 2026: Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has withdrawn his candidacy for Israel's upcoming Knesset election after...
Israel Election Campaign Intensifies as Security Issues Dominate Political Debate
Jerusalem, October 2, 2026: Israel's political landscape is entering a crucial phase as the country prepares for its national election...
US Expands Military Presence in Middle East With Third Aircraft Carrier
The United States is significantly increasing its military presence in the Middle East as tensions with Iran remain high. The...
Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal, Warns Military Action Could Resume
U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest proposal aimed at easing the confrontation between Washington and Tehran, saying the...
Palestinian Factions Form Electoral Alliance Ahead of Planned November Vote
Ramallah: Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and a faction associated with former senior Fatah figure Mohammed Dahlan have agreed to cooperate...
Bangladesh Political Parties Clash Over Call for National Unity
Dhaka: Bangladesh's political divisions remain visible after a call for national unity from the party of detained former Prime Minister...
Kenya’s ODM Prepares for Raila Odinga Anniversary Amid Political Questions
Nairobi: Kenya’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is preparing a month-long programme to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of...
U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Resumes as Qatar Mediates Over Ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz
Washington/Tehran: Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran have intensified as mediators attempt to revive negotiations aimed at reducing...
Russia Warns NATO of Nuclear Response Over Kaliningrad as Baltic Tensions Rise
Brussels: Russia has warned NATO that it could use its entire military arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if the Western alliance...
U.S. Senate Adjourns Ahead of Midterm Elections After Key Bills Stall
Washington: The U.S. Senate has adjourned for the midterm election campaign after lawmakers failed to advance several major pieces of...
U.S. Assessment Says China Is Unlikely to Invade Taiwan Before 2027
Washington: A recent U.S. intelligence assessment has indicated that China is not currently expected to launch an invasion of Taiwan...
UK Warns Universities Over Chinese Research Institute Amid Espionage Allegations
London: The British government has ordered universities to review and end their cooperation with a Chinese research organisation after MI5...
U.S. Assessment Says Chinese Attack on Taiwan Is Not Considered Imminent
Washington: A fresh assessment by U.S. officials has challenged the idea that China is necessarily preparing to launch military action...
Israel Election Campaign Intensifies as Netanyahu and Opposition Face Coalition Challenge
Jerusalem: Israel's political landscape has entered a critical phase ahead of the country's October 27, 2026 general election, with Prime...
UK PM Andy Burnham Reopens Debate Over Britain’s Long-Term Relationship With EU
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reopened the debate over the United Kingdom’s long-term relationship with the European Union, saying...
South Africa’s Johannesburg Mayoral Race Gains Attention as Veteran Politician Enters Contest
A veteran South African politician has entered the race to become Johannesburg’s next mayor, adding a new dimension to the...
Rebeca Grynspan Remains in Contention as UN Secretary-General Selection Enters New Stage
Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan has remained a prominent candidate in the race to become the next Secretary-General of the...
Morocco Appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as First Woman Prime Minister
Morocco has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as its first woman prime minister, marking a significant change in the country's...
US-Led Coalition Completes Major Military Transition in Iraq After Years of ISIS Operations
A major chapter in the international military campaign against the Islamic State group in Iraq has reached a turning point,...
Nepal and Sri Lanka Discuss Stronger Bilateral Cooperation at UN General Assembly
New York: Nepal and Sri Lanka have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations during a meeting between their foreign ministers...
Malaysia Begins Repatriation of Myanmar Nationals Despite UN Safety Concerns
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia has begun repatriating Myanmar nationals under a voluntary return programme, with the first group leaving the country...
US and China Announce New Trade Measures as Trump-Xi Talks Seek to Stabilize Relations
Washington/Beijing: The United States and China have announced new measures aimed at reducing trade tensions following talks between US President...
North Korea Criticizes Japan and Defends Nuclear Policy at UN General Assembly
New York: North Korea used the United Nations General Assembly on September 28 to criticize Japan's expanding security capabilities and...
Gaza Peace Plan Faces New Challenges as UN Security Council Reviews West Bank Tensions
New York: International concern over the Middle East peace process has intensified as the United Nations Security Council reviewed the...
US and Iran Resume Indirect Diplomacy as Mediators Seek Path Toward Ceasefire
New York: Diplomatic efforts to end the prolonged conflict between the United States and Iran have entered another phase, with...
Global Leaders Renew Calls for UN Reform as Pressure Grows for a More Representative World Order
New York: Calls for reform of the United Nations have gained renewed attention as world leaders gather for the 81st...
Colombia Calls for Consistent Human Rights Protection and Reform of Global Institutions
Colombia has used its latest appearance at the United Nations General Assembly to outline the new government’s position on human...
White House Restores Access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico After Court Order
Washington: The White House has restored access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico after a federal judge ordered...
North Korea Warns South Korea Could Become a Decisive Target
Seoul: North Korea has issued a fresh warning to South Korea, saying the country could become a major military target...
Nauru Backs Trump’s Call to Leave ICC as World Leaders Defend Court
New York: Nauru has become the only country to publicly support US President Donald Trump's call for countries to withdraw...
US Senate Rejects Resolution Seeking to Limit Trump’s Iran War Powers
Washington: The US Senate has rejected a resolution that sought to require President Donald Trump to end military operations against...
Türkiye Intensifies Diplomatic Engagement During UN General Assembly Week
New York: Türkiye has stepped up its diplomatic engagement in New York as Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a series...
Venezuela’s Interim President Promises Elections but Gives No Date
Caracas: Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez has promised that the country will hold elections as part of a transition toward...
