Spain: Record Heatwave Season Raises Fresh Climate Concerns
Spain has experienced an unprecedented level of extreme heat this year, with the country recording 61 heatwave days during 2026,...
International News
Russia: NATO Foils Alleged Russian Undersea Cable Sabotage Operation in Arctic
NATO allies have disrupted what Western officials describe as a Russian operation involving advanced technology designed to potentially target critical...
United Kingdom: MI5 Warns Next Major Security Shock Could Come From an Unexpected Direction
Britain’s domestic intelligence chief has warned that security agencies must prepare for threats that may look very different from the...
South Korea: Seoul Raises Security Alert Ahead of Korea–Central Asia Summit
South Korea has raised its nationwide terrorism alert as the country prepares to host the first Korea–Central Asia Summit, with...
Brazil: Presidential Race Tightens as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Enter Close Contest
Brazil’s presidential election is entering a highly competitive phase, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flávio...
Australia: Sydney Airport Hit by Flight Disruptions Amid Air Traffic Controller Shortage
Sydney Airport faced significant flight disruptions on Friday after a shortage of air traffic controllers forced authorities to introduce temporary...
Canada: Ottawa Announces Major New Defence and Drone Partnership With Ukraine
Canada has announced a major expansion of its defence cooperation with Ukraine, including a C$350 million package for air-defence interceptors...
France: Economic Growth Forecast Cut Sharply as Inflation and Unemployment Risks Rise
France’s economic outlook has weakened significantly, with the country’s national statistics office INSEE cutting its forecast for 2026 economic growth...
Japan: Wholesale Inflation Keeps Pressure on Bank of Japan to Raise Rates
Japan’s wholesale inflation remained elevated in August, strengthening expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could raise interest rates at...
AI Chipmaker Enflame Surges Nearly 200% in Shanghai Market Debut
China’s artificial intelligence chip industry received a major boost on Friday as Tencent-backed Enflame Technology made a spectacular debut on...
United States: Trump Says Iran War Will Continue Despite Election Concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he does not regret launching the war against Iran and indicated that he would...
India: New Delhi Prepares for High-Level BRICS Diplomacy as Putin Arrives
New Delhi is entering a crucial phase of preparations for the 18th BRICS Summit, with senior leaders from major emerging...
Trump Revives Proposal to Rename Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed calling the strategically important Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait”, making the unusual...
Iran-US Conflict Escalates as 10 Ships Are Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington: Tensions between Iran and the United States have sharply escalated after Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the...
Trump Revives Proposal to Rename Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed calling the strategically important Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait”, making the unusual...
Iran-US Conflict Escalates as 10 Ships Are Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington: Tensions between Iran and the United States have sharply escalated after Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the...
Trump Renews America’s Pledge to Never Forget 9/11 Victims
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed America's pledge to remember the victims and heroes of the September 11, 2001...
New Zealand Cuts Overseas Investment Fees to Attract More Foreign Capital
WELLINGTON — New Zealand is reducing fees for overseas investment applications in a move designed to make the country more...
Thailand Issues Heavy Rain Warning as Flash-Flood Risk Spreads Across Several Regions
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a fresh warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of...
Chile Raises Fuel Prices as Oil Shock Hits Consumers Before National Holidays
SANTIAGO — Fuel prices in Chile are rising sharply from Thursday, September adding pressure on consumers just days before the...
Israel Strike in Northern Gaza Kills Four, Including Two Children
JERUSALEM — An Israeli strike in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya killed at least four people, including two children, according to...
Switzerland Backs New Quantum Computing Hub With IBM and Lockheed Martin
BERN — Switzerland is set to strengthen its position in quantum computing after IBM and Lockheed Martin announced a new...
Hungary Reports Major Reduction in State Budget Deficit Under New Government
BUDAPEST — Hungary’s government says it has reduced the state budget deficit by about 1,000 billion forints over a three-month...
Colombia Orders Removal of Presidential Posts Showing Bodies of Alleged Armed-Group Members
BOGOTÁ — A judge in Bogotá has ordered Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella and the presidential administration to temporarily...
Qatar Expands Military and Security Career Pathways for Women
DOHA — Qatar is expanding opportunities for Qatari women to enter military and security careers through specialised academic and professional...
Saudi Arabia Warns of Heavy Rain and Flash-Flood Risk Across Western Regions
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology has issued a weather warning for parts of the Kingdom’s western and...
Ukraine Reports Record Deep Strike on Russian Gas Facility
KYIV — Ukraine has reported carrying out one of its deepest strikes of the war, targeting a natural-gas facility in...
UAE President Begins Landmark Germany Visit as Both Countries Seek Deeper Investment and Technology Ties
BERLIN — United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is in Germany for a state visit aimed...
Hungary Issues Thunderstorm Warning as Severe Weather Risk Returns
BUDAPEST — Hungary's national meteorological service has issued a fresh weather warning for Thursday, September, cautioning residents about the possibility...
Peru Hosts Marco Rubio as U.S. Seeks Closer Security and Strategic Ties
LIMA — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Peru on September 10 for talks with President Keiko Fujimori...
Vietnam Sets Ambitious Goal of 50 Million International Visitors by 2035
HANOI — Vietnam has unveiled a long-term tourism strategy aimed at attracting 50 million international visitors and generating around US$90...
Nigeria Police Arrest Suspects in Lagos and Rescue Kidnap Victim in Rivers
ABUJA — Nigerian police authorities have reported separate breakthroughs against violent crime in Lagos and Rivers states, including the arrest...
Morocco Archaeological Discovery Extends History of Oued Beht by Centuries
RABAT — Archaeologists have uncovered the first clear evidence that Morocco’s important prehistoric Oued Beht site remained active during the...
Serbia Calls Snap Parliamentary Election for October 25 Amid Prolonged Protests
BELGRADE — Serbia has called an early parliamentary election for October 25, 2026, setting the stage for a major political...
South African Rand Rises as Investors Await Key Economic Data
JOHANNESBURG — The South African rand strengthened modestly in early trading on Thursday as investors prepared for the release of...
Argentina to File New Complaints Against Oil Companies Operating in Falkland Islands
BUENOS AIRES — Argentina has announced plans to file new criminal complaints against oil companies operating in the Falkland Islands,...
Malaysia Calls for Stronger Cross-Border Action to Protect Children From Online Threats
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has called for closer international cooperation to tackle online dangers that increasingly cross national borders, with...
Kenya Nurses End 43-Day Strike After Reaching Agreement With Government
NAIROBI — Kenya’s nurses have agreed to return to work after a 43-day nationwide strike, following the signing of a...
Indonesia to Cut Foreign Worker Permit Processing Time to Five Days
JAKARTA — Indonesia is moving to simplify the licensing process for foreign workers, with the government aiming to complete permit...
South Korea Signals Caution on Further Interest-Rate Hikes
SEOUL — The Bank of Korea is taking a cautious approach to additional interest-rate increases, with a board member saying...
