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Egyptian president calls for peaceful solutions to conflicts across Africa

"Stability is not a luxury but a fundamental pillar sought by investors," Abdel Fattah el Sisi says in his opening speech at Alamein Africa Forum.

Russia warns Kiev of new 'massive' strikes, urges diplomats and foreigners to leave

Moscow says those who ignore its warning could face “mortal danger” as Russian strikes intensify against Kiev’s infrastructure.

US rights group urges US govt to press Israel to release jailed American

A State Department spokesman said protecting detained Americans abroad remains a top priority despite declining further comment.

Türkiye, France ink new defence cooperation roadmap

The roadmap seeks to expand cooperation based on mutual benefit while reinforcing strategic dialogue between Ankara and Paris.

Ethiopian pro-government forces say they have recaptured Tigray's capital airport

Tigray Peace Forces say they are clearing Mekelle after taking the city's airport from opposition-aligned forces.

RSF 'executed' over 25 civilians in North Kordofan, violation of humanitarian law: Sudan's doctors

Sudan Doctors Network demands an independent UN investigation after RSF paramilitaries targeted civilians based on ethnicity in North Kordofan.

Türkiye marks Turkic States Cooperation Day

Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrated shared history and language bonds that have strengthened cooperation across the Organization of Turkic States over seventeen years.

Car ploughs into rugby fans in Australia, injuring 10, including children

An 18-year-old driver lost control of his car at a gathering of Newcastle Knights supporters, leaving a five-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man critically injured.

Pro-Israel AIPAC to pour millions into US elections to defeat Netanyahu candidates: senator

Bernie Sanders says the $233 million AIPAC effort is part of a losing fight against rising criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Russia blows up another bridge in Ukraine's capital, throwing traffic into chaos

Kiev's Northern Bridge was struck Saturday as Russia keeps targeting river crossings, part of a deepening campaign against Ukraine's capital infrastructure.

'Why should Israeli culture be taught in Italy?' UN rapporteur slams new 'antisemitism' bill

Francesca Albanese links the bill to a wider push toward "Israelisation" across Italian political and social institutions.

Brazil probes alleged US funding plan for far-right causes

Attorney General's office asks investigators to trace funds and assess whether they amount to foreign interference in Brazil's politics or elections.

North Korea launches ballistic missile as tensions grow over border mine blasts

Pyongyang's latest test follows landmine blasts that injured three South Korean soldiers last month, heightening tensions between the two countries.

Columbia University halts journalism admissions amid visa pressures

US visa restrictions have curbed applications, private Ivy League university says, prompting pause in MA admissions to programme where international students make up roughly half of enrolment.

Trump strikes positive tone on lifting Türkiye CAATSA sanctions

"I'll always speak to President Erdogan. He is a friend of mine, as you know. And I'll always make him happy," US President says when asked about the removal of sanctions.

Thousands of 'cockroaches' join India protests demanding resignation of Modi's election chief

Supporters of Cockroach Janta Party whose nationwide campaign ousted education minister in July hit roads to demand resignation of PM Narendra Modi's chief election commissioner over deletion of 130 million voters from e

India kills Pakistani nationals near Punjab border, tensions simmer

Pakistan says the two were unarmed civilians who crossed a border pillar, while Indian media reports they were suspected of trying to enter India.

Debt-laden Argentina puts citizenship up for sale to wealthy foreigners

Economy Minister Luis Caputo announces South America's first citizenship-by-investment programme that offers citizenship through non-refundable contribution of $350,000 or by purchasing public bond of $800,000.

UAE-based carrier flydubai suspends Tel Aviv flights after cockpit incident: official

The airline says flights are suspended until further notice following an incident that prompted an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

Mecca pact defence committee meeting in Riyadh soon: Pakistan

Pakistan's top diplomat says he "sensitised" the Iranian side about the trilateral pact signed in Mecca.

G7 plans to release 100M barrels of diesel, crude oil amid global energy supply concerns

Leaders pledge to avoid restrictions on energy exports as the US pushes Europe to release strategic fuel stocks.

'It's really turned into a circus' — Lula, Bolsonaro trade blows in last scramble for Brazil votes

Many of the nation's 160 million registered voters are disenchanted with their options as veteran leftist President Lula is in dead heat with Flavio Bolsonaro, Trump ally and son of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro.

Türkiye condemns Houthi strike on infrastructure serving Prophet's Mosque

The country's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran says attacks threatening the security of Islam’s holiest sites are unacceptable.

How a ‘separate law for Palestinians’ forced Abu Shehadeh to pull out of Israel elections

With Arab parties possibly holding the balance in a divided Knesset, attempts to disqualify Palestinian candidates have put Palestinian representation at the centre of Israel’s election battle.