BRICS summit: Iran, UAE, others urge restraint over Middle East escalation
The BRICS summit opened with a call for maximum restraint over escalating Middle East tensions, as the bloc sought consensus among members including Iran and the UAE.
World News
Iran used Chinese-sourced satellite images to target US bases, intelligence reveals - report
Fan carrying a Palestinian flag ran onto the field in Yankee Stadium during 9/11 commemorations
Explosion hits another weapons site in Bulgaria
CIA reveals Clinton administration was warned in 1998 of potential bin Laden plane attack
Newly released documents show US intelligence repeatedly warned of al-Qaeda threats before 9/11, including a scenario involving a plane “loaded with explosives” being flown into an American city.
Washington eyes foreign warships from Japan, South Korea, Turkey amid China naval threat
The Pentagon is preparing a tender for foreign-built frigates as US officials look to boost naval capacity, with Japan, South Korea and Turkey expected to compete for the deal.
Trump sends Rosh Hashanah greetings, vows to combat antisemitism
The White House released Trump’s Rosh Hashanah message, highlighting faith, religious freedom and his administration’s commitment to combating antisemitism.
ChatGPT invented fake police testimony in murder appeal, New Mexico high court says
The court’s sanction is the latest in a growing number of cases in which state and federal judges have disciplined lawyers for submitting court documents generated by AI tools without vetting them.
Norway's Princess Astrid dies, aged 94, two days after king's funeral
"Throughout her long life, Princess Astrid represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner," King Haakon VIII said in the statement.
Germany charges seven men for Hamas terror plot, weapons procurement
By October 2025, the suspects had already acquired over 700 rounds of ammunition, a fully automatic rifle, and 13 pistols for use in the planned attack.
Russia sends recently discovered bones of medieval warrior prince to Ukraine front to boost morale
Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy died in 1389 and is revered by Russian nationalists for defeating the Mongol Golden Horde at the 1380 Battle of Kulikovo. His remains were uncovered in August.
On This Day: Remembering the September 11 terror attacks in New York, 25 years later
The attacks sparked the NATO-allied US invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq and began the global war on terror.
UK lawmakers to make fresh attempt to legalize assisted dying as public support for move rises
The government is neutral on the legislation, meaning politicians can vote according to their conscience rather than along party lines.
Trump administration to sanction unnamed 'large' bank on Monday, Bessent says
Bessent said the move was originally scheduled for Friday but was postponed because of the ceremonies marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
