Merz to advocate use of frozen Russian assets at EU summit

Israel says preparations to open Rafah crossing underway with Egypt, date to be announced later

Israel says preparations to open Rafah crossing underway with Egypt, date to be announced later
Trump to visit South Korea October 29-30, South Korea official says

Trump to visit South Korea October 29-30, South Korea official says
US, UK ramp up pressure on India, China to cut Russian oil imports

US, UK ramp up pressure on India, China to cut Russian oil imports
Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Papua, Indonesia, USGS says
Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Papua, Indonesia, USGS says
India's Modi faces tough Bihar state election; voters angry over unemployment, distrust electoral rolls

India's Modi faces tough Bihar state election; voters angry over unemployment, distrust electoral rolls
Former US Marine pilot who trained Chinese flyers appeals extradition from Australia

Former US Marine pilot who trained Chinese flyers appeals extradition from Australia
Japan's Takaichi woos right-leaning party to secure premiership

Japan's Takaichi woos right-leaning party to secure premiership
Exclusive-Landmines that sparked Thai-Cambodia clash were likely newly laid, experts say

Exclusive-Landmines that sparked Thai-Cambodia clash were likely newly laid, experts say
Korean top court partially overturns SK Group chairman's near $1 billion divorce settlement

Korean top court partially overturns SK Group chairman's near $1 billion divorce settlement
Flipping sumo wrestlers get London tournament rolling

Flipping sumo wrestlers get London tournament rolling
China seeks stronger ties with France in strategic dialogue

China seeks stronger ties with France in strategic dialogue
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger dies aged 90

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger dies aged 90
Planning under way for international force in Gaza, say US advisers

Planning under way for international force in Gaza, say US advisers
Trump says Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil

Trump says Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil
Hegseth says US will 'impose costs' on Russia if Ukraine war does not end

Hegseth says US will 'impose costs' on Russia if Ukraine war does not end
Gaza's Rafah crossing to Egypt expected to open for people on Thursday

Gaza's Rafah crossing to Egypt expected to open for people on Thursday
Trump ready to meet with China's Xi in South Korea, Bessent tells CNBC

Trump ready to meet with China's Xi in South Korea, Bessent tells CNBC
UK PM Starmer publishes key witness statements in China spy case

UK PM Starmer publishes key witness statements in China spy case
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to temporary, 48-hour ceasefire, Islamabad says

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to temporary, 48-hour ceasefire, Islamabad says
Israel says it expects Hamas to fulfil its obligation and return all hostages

Israel says it expects Hamas to fulfil its obligation and return all hostages
Pakistan conducts airstrike in Afghanistan's Kandahar, Afghan and Pakistan officials say
Pakistan conducts airstrike in Afghanistan's Kandahar, Afghan and Pakistan officials say
Explainer-What is Britain's China spying case about?

Explainer-What is Britain's China spying case about?
Conflict-affected states to get more support on deal-making, disputes

Conflict-affected states to get more support on deal-making, disputes
Kyrgyzstan GDP up 10% in Jan-Sept year-on-year as Ukraine war reroutes supply chains

Kyrgyzstan GDP up 10% in Jan-Sept year-on-year as Ukraine war reroutes supply chains
Six priests detained in Armenia as investigation into church figures widens
Six priests detained in Armenia as investigation into church figures widens
Factbox-Who is Madagascar's new military ruler Michael Randrianirina?

Factbox-Who is Madagascar's new military ruler Michael Randrianirina?
Kremlin rejects Trump's assertion that BRICS targets the dollar

Kremlin rejects Trump's assertion that BRICS targets the dollar
South Korea issues travel ban for parts of Cambodia after nationals trapped in scam centres
South Korea issues travel ban for parts of Cambodia after nationals trapped in scam centres
Hegseth warns Moscow US will 'impose costs' if Ukraine war does not end

Hegseth warns Moscow US will 'impose costs' if Ukraine war does not end
Myanmar junta chief admits election won't be nationwide, as war continues

Myanmar junta chief admits election won't be nationwide, as war continues
Kremlin rejects Trump's view that the Russian economy could collapse

Kremlin rejects Trump's view that the Russian economy could collapse
UN agency says 13.7 million people face severe hunger due to global aid cuts

UN agency says 13.7 million people face severe hunger due to global aid cuts
Russian strikes knock out power in parts of Ukraine
Russian strikes knock out power in parts of Ukraine
Locked door to roof, toxic gas blamed for deaths in Bangladesh factory fire

Locked door to roof, toxic gas blamed for deaths in Bangladesh factory fire
Indonesia oil tanker catches fire, killing 10, local police say
Indonesia oil tanker catches fire, killing 10, local police say
China raises age limits for civil servants as part of campaign against ageism

China raises age limits for civil servants as part of campaign against ageism
NATO, EU working together on drone wall to protect Europe, Rutte says

NATO, EU working together on drone wall to protect Europe, Rutte says
Explainer-China's Communist Party holds a plenum on its next five-year plan. What does it mean?

Explainer-China's Communist Party holds a plenum on its next five-year plan. What does it mean?
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to temporary truce after fresh fighting, airstrikes

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to temporary truce after fresh fighting, airstrikes
WHO chief says staff came under attack in Ukraine

WHO chief says staff came under attack in Ukraine
Israel will allow Gaza's Rafah crossing to open, ramp up aid, broadcaster Kan reports

Israel will allow Gaza's Rafah crossing to open, ramp up aid, broadcaster Kan reports
'Attackers will suffer great losses' - Iran army chief warns

'Attackers will suffer great losses' - Iran army chief warns
Pope Leo XIV defends traditional gender roles amid cultural shifts in Peru

Pope Leo XIV defends traditional gender roles amid cultural shifts in Peru
Mexico's Sheinbaum says Xi meeting will not affect US trade talks

Mexico's Sheinbaum says Xi meeting will not affect US trade talks
Lula urges rich nations to step up climate action at COP31

Lula urges rich nations to step up climate action at COP31
Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would become military targets despite peace deal

Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would become military targets despite peace deal
Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue

Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue
Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan

Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan
China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal

China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal
Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well

Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well
Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit

Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit
Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori

Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori
Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election

Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election
Which countries can you see from Africa?

Which countries can you see from Africa?
South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground

South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground
Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain

Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain
Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters

Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters
How much of each country is in Europe?

How much of each country is in Europe?
Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes

Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes
Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war

Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war
Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project

Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project
Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute

Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute
Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war

Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war
China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations

China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations
‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial

‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial
Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist

Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist
Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out

Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out
Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection

Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection
Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal

Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal
Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant

Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant
South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy

South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy