Politics & Diplomacy
Saudi foreign minister meets Rubio in Washington as Yemen fighting strains Red Sea security
Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Marco Rubio in Washington as fighting in Yemen and threats to Red Sea…
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Greece
GSI reroute claims raise geographic questions as Greece says original plan stands
Greece says it knows of no redesign of the Great Sea Interconnector. Public descriptions of the Crete–Cyprus cable…
Economy & Energy
US and China identify $60 billion in goods for possible tariff relief after Trump–Xi summit
Washington and Beijing have identified $60 billion in goods for potential tariff relief after the Trump–Xi summit, but…
Politics & Diplomacy
US and Iran pursue indirect talks on Hormuz as Qatar presses new proposal
Qatari mediators are pursuing separate US and Iran talks over a revised Hormuz proposal, with sanctions, maritime access…
Greece
Greece absent from Tarang Shakti 2026 air contingents despite earlier Indian announcement
India listed Greece among eight expected air participants in Tarang Shakti 2026, but its September 27 operational update…
Politics & Diplomacy
Netanyahu ordered preparation of ICC case against Erdoğan, Israeli report says
Israeli media report that Netanyahu ordered a possible ICC dossier against Erdoğan over allegations involving Kurds and Hamas.…
World News
Lyman: Reports of Russian retreat under Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi
Reports of Russian withdrawals around Lyman follow Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi. The available evidence points toward the Zherebets sector,…
Politics & Diplomacy
US and Iran explore phased Hormuz deal as blockade remains, sources say
US and Iranian negotiators are considering reciprocal steps on Hormuz navigation and the American blockade, according to people…
Politics & Diplomacy
EU approves nearly €3 billion for Ukraine as Norway joins recovery funding
The EU Council approved nearly €3 billion for Ukraine under its reform-linked facility and added Norway’s 1-billion-kroner contribution…
World News
Turkey moves 51st Commando Brigade opposite Greek island — Greece signals it will respond militarily to any threat
Turkey’s decision to station the 51st Commando Brigade in Söke, opposite the Greek island of Samos, is adding…
Politics & Diplomacy
German-Ukrainian woman charged with aiding Russian intelligence
Federal prosecutors in Germany have charged a woman accused of helping a Russian intelligence officer approach defence and…
Technology
China develops safeguards for AI systems that could escape human control
Beijing is building regulatory safeguards around advanced AI agents, including monitoring and intervention requirements for loss-of-control scenarios.