NATO member Lithuania has closed its two largest airports and shut border crossings with Belarus after helium weather balloons entered its airspace, marking the third such incident this month. European aviation has been disrupted recently by drone sightings and other air incursions
U.S. President Donald Trump met with the Emir and Prime Minister of Qatar on Saturday during a refueling stop en route to Asia, officials confirmed.
A senior lawmaker from Germany's Social Democrats, a junior partner in Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition government, called for a reassessment of Germany's China policy on Saturday after Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul postponed a trip to Beijing.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassured Taiwan on Sunday, stating that there are no concerns regarding upcoming U.S.-China trade talks in Malaysia.
Pakistan's Defence Minister stated on Saturday that he believes Afghanistan desires peace, but warned that failure to reach an agreement during talks in Istanbul could lead to "open war." This comes days after both sides agreed to a ceasefire following deadly border clashes.
Premier Li Qiang arrived in Singapore on Saturday for an official visit at the invitation of Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Kyrgyzstan has launched a national stablecoin and central bank digital currency in collaboration with cryptocurrency exchange Binance, announced President Sadyr Japarov on Saturday.
Türkiye plans to acquire the necessary defence systems from its NATO allies and other partners until its domestically produced fighter jet, KAAN, is ready for delivery, a source from the Turkish Defence Ministry said on Thursday.
A delegation of ambassadors from NATO member states will visit Azerbaijan on 6–7 November, according to Report. The group will include envoys from 15 NATO countries.
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Indonesia is aware of the repercussions of its decision to bar Israeli gymnasts from competing in a world championship event in Jakarta, Sports Minister Erick Thohir said on Thursday, stressing that the move aimed to preserve public order.
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, on 7 October in Gabala.
Kazakhstan’s oil exports to Germany are expected to grow in 2026 following an extension of the existing supply agreement, according to Askhat Khasenov, Chairman of the state energy company Kazmunaigaz.
On the shores of the Red Sea, a bold architectural vision is taking shape. The Jeddah Tower, once called the Kingdom Tower, is set to become the world’s tallest building, with developers saying it's a structure that doesn’t just redefine skylines, but reimagines what cities of the future could be.
Southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region is harnessing its vast wind and solar potential on the “roof of the world” to drive sustainable green development.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday (October 5) criticised the international community for its muted response to a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes that killed at least five people and targeted civilian infrastructure across multiple regions.
Israeli officials say there is currently no formal ceasefire in Gaza, despite a temporary pause in some airstrikes, as negotiations move forward on a U.S.-brokered deal to free hostages held by Hamas.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that the conflict in Gaza “has not yet” ended, calling the release of hostages held by Hamas only the first phase of President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan.
George Russell delivered a commanding performance from pole position to win the Singapore Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday, finishing comfortably ahead of Red Bull’s world champion Max Verstappen.
British singer Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul had been cancelled “in the interests of public safety,” following pressure from Turkish NGOs and social media users who had called for the event to be scrapped.
Russia carried out airstrikes across Ukraine on Sunday (October 5), with Ukrainian officials reporting waves of missiles and drones targeting the Lviv region.
Pope Leo urged the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics on Sunday (October 5) to show compassion toward migrants, reinforcing his message of inclusion just days after denouncing U.S. President Donald Trump’s tough immigration stance.
Syria is holding parliamentary elections for the first time since the ousting of longtime leader Bashar al-Assad — a milestone in the country’s fragile political transition after nearly 14 years of conflict.
Egypt will host delegations from Israel and Hamas on Monday to discuss “field conditions and details” of a potential exchange involving all Israeli detainees and Palestinian prisoners, as part of the latest U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
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