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Iran says oil tanker catches fire after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say a supertanker carrying more than two million barrels of crude caught fire after striking a mine in the contested strait.

All seven candidates for UN secretary-general seat receive veto: diplomat

All seven candidates to lead the United Nations received a vote of "discourage," effectively a veto, from a permanent UN Security Council member in the latest informal poll, a diplomat said on Friday.

India cracks down on protesters demanding resignation of poll chief

Youth movement leader Dipke says people don't even have "freedom" to hoist the Indian flag.

Trump administration investigating Somali-born Ilhan Omar to strip her citizenship — report

Authorities scrutinise Omar's citizenship application and her late father's immigration records as congresswoman accuses Trump of political intimidation.

Jakarta slams Israel's discriminatory ban on Indonesian pilot flying to Tel Aviv

Ethiopian Airlines describes the incident as a mistake, saying it was unaware that the pilot was barred from operating flights to Israel.

Pakistan, Oman term Houthi militia attacks 'unacceptable', urge diplomacy to resolve conflicts

Appreciating Pakistan’s diplomatic role in the US war on Iran, Oman reiterates its commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership between the two countries.

Pope Leo 'recovering' after lung cancer operation

The Vatican has said it expects the recovery to take around a week.

Pope Leo sticks to normal schedule ahead of surgery to remove lung growth

Pope Leo is maintaining his regular schedule on Monday as he awaits surgery to remove a small growth found on one of his lungs, the Vatican said.

Poland warns of assassination attempt on PM, defence minister

Security officials say there is a strong likelihood the threats could be carried out, as authorities order action.

Protesters rally outside US Capitol demanding arms embargo and sanctions on Israel

Activists say US lawmakers must be held accountable for military assistance to Israel and investments in weapons manufacturers.

Pope Leo announces he will undergo surgery after lung growth detected

Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would be undergoing surgery this week to remove it.

At least 12 killed, 309 injured in Houthi militia attack on Riyadh's King Khalid airport

Four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshi nationals, and one national each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan were killed in the attack, says Saudi aviation authority.

Nobel peace laureate Pillay calls US sanctions on ICC 'unheard, unacceptable'

Pillay laments that "there are hundreds of staff in ICC who feel they are under threat".

Bab el-Mandeb 'cleared of Houthi remnants,' Saudi envoy to Yemen says

Mohammed Al Jaber calls development 'victory for every Yemeni and Arab'

Why the Houthi advances in Yemen raise concerns for Horn of Africa

Bab al-Mandeb is a strategic location where goods move between markets of Asia, Arabia, Europe and America, before finding their way to Africa, Fighting in the area means higher transportation cost through South Africa's

US suspends major IT firms from green card programme, including Microsoft, Adobe

Washington also launches investigations into nine universities over allegations that international students are being used to undercut American wages.

Trump planning military action against Iran before US midterms — report

US military has been ordered to prepare for potentially imminent strikes on Iran as Trump weighs the timing of an attack, multiple US media outlets report.

Gunfire hits UNIFIL position in southern Lebanon

UNIFIL launches investigation and warns attacks on peacekeepers may amount to "war crimes."

Eritrean troops enter Tigray as regional war fears grow

Tensions surge between Ethiopia and Eritrea over sea access, prompting diplomatic expulsions and warnings against travel to northern Ethiopia.

EU envoys approve more Russia sanctions listings: diplomats

More than half of the measures target Russia’s ballistic missile production chain, as Moscow ramps up attacks amid dwindling Ukrainian air defences.

Trump downplays bioweapon link to Russia plague death

Trump says Russian authorities described the situation as being under control but expressed caution about the assurances.

Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro sharpen campaign strategies ahead of October 25 runoff

Incumbent President Lula calls supporters to streets while his rival Flavio backs constitutional changes targeting judiciary, criminal responsibility and tax reforms.

French court suspends ban on pro-Palestine rally in Paris

Planned demonstration does not constitute a risk to public order, administrative court says.

Children reportedly among casualties in Russian strikes across Ukraine

Missile strike tears through apartment block in northern Ukraine as Zelenskyy says three one-year-olds and an eight-year-old were among those killed.