US State Department orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating hostilities
The order covers the embassy in Riyadh and satellite consulates as Houthi attacks on airports and infrastructure cause civilian deaths and injuries.
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Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers contest Michigan US Senate seat
The race is a toss-up as El-Sayed seeks to become the first Muslim elected to the Senate while facing accusations regarding his family's past.
Netanyahu orders extensive West Bank military operation following Hebron gunfight
The military will use a model previously used in northern refugee camps to displace residents and destroy infrastructure in the attackers' neighborhood.
Brazil presidential candidates accuse Meta of election interference ahead of runoff
The allegations follow reports of AI-generated misinformation and a failure by the social media giant to comply with court orders for equal treatment.
Brent crude rises to highest level since May amid Iran tensions
The price jump follows reports of potential US military strikes on Iran and intensified Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities.
Canada and Turkiye upgrade relations to strategic partnership in Ankara
The deal includes cooperation on energy and defence, with a goal to raise trade volume from $3 billion to $10 billion.
Israeli security forces kill two gunmen in West Bank shooting
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled campaign events as the military prepared for a potential full closure of the West Bank.
Elon Musk becomes largest individual contributor to US federal election cycle
Donald Trump demands Ilhan Omar resign over alleged use of fake name
The former president's demands follow a federal investigation into the congresswoman's immigration and citizenship records.
US and South Korea see little chance of Trump-Kim summit this year
Pyongyang has indicated it would demand tough conditions, such as sanctions relief, before agreeing to a bilateral summit with the US president.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts 11 drones and ballistic missile in Saudi Arabia
The aerial strikes caused multiple fatalities in the Eastern Province and forced the temporary closure of coastal areas in the United Arab Emirates.
Israel Knesset elections scheduled for next week as Netanyahu coalition faces majority loss
Palestinian citizens of Israel are forecast to secure between 12 and 15 seats as the country heads to the polls.
China bans export of rare earth mining and refining technologies to foreign countries
The move targets key components for high-tech manufacturing and defence, intensifying a global race for critical mineral supply chains.
Sudanese paramilitary fighters destroy el-Fasher healthcare system during siege
The attacks resulted in 55 medical workers killed, 120 injured, and 10 abducted between April 2023 and October 2025.
Lynne Tracy describes US-Russia ambassadorship as hardest career assignment
The role was complicated by the ongoing war in Ukraine and the expulsion of hundreds of diplomats from Western countries since 2022.
US judge orders Donald Trump to testify in BBC defamation lawsuit
The ruling follows a previous cancellation by the former president, who claims the broadcaster maliciously edited a speech from the 2021 Capitol riot.
Trump proposes renaming Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to American Ocean
The former president's plan follows Google's recent updates to map names for the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario.
Iranian businessman Hossein Ghandehari pledges millions to UK Reform UK party
The donor, who manages a $10bn fund, is moving his tax residency to the UK following a series of high-value political contributions.
Premature twins in Yemen suffer severe malnutrition as civil war intensifies
The twins are among 500,000 Yemeni children expected to suffer from severe acute malnutrition this year as the conflict continues.
Iran threatens strikes on 7 Gulf nations if US-Israel attacks continue
The escalation follows a series of maritime strikes and a planned US military buildup, as regional leaders prepare to meet in Istanbul.
Russian missiles strike Kyiv as Ukraine launches drone attack on Moscow
Ukraine launched 630 drones at Moscow while Russian strikes also killed one woman and injured four people in the Kharkiv region.
Japan mandates tuberculosis screening for Indonesian visa applicants from November 2026
The new policy targets mid- and long-term visas, including Digital Nomad permits, to bolster public health measures against tuberculosis.
Storm Adam floods kill at least seven people across France and Spain
The storm also killed three people in eastern Spain, where the government approved a 23.5 million euro aid package for reconstruction.
Nayib Bukele launches military operation to rescue missing air force personnel in Haiti
The mission follows an ambush on a UN-approved gang suppression unit as criminal groups maintain control over 85% of the Haitian capital.