Palestinian legislative elections scheduled for November 28, 2026, are expected to be postponed as deteriorating political, security and economic conditions make conducting a credible vote increasingly difficult.Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh informed France about the anticipated delay in a letter addressed to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.The correspondence explained that conditions originally expected to support the electoral process had not materialised. Officials warned that...

Houthi missile strikes on Riyadh airport killed three people and injured several others, according to Saudi authorities, as fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement intensified amid the wider Middle East conflict.The attacks damaged a Saudia Airlines aircraft and sent smoke rising above the airport. Several airlines cancelled flights to Riyadh, disrupting international travel ahead of a major global energy conference scheduled in the...

Ukraine drones struck a second major data centre operated by Russian technology giant Yandex within two days, raising concerns over the security of Russia's digital infrastructure amid the ongoing war. The latest attack targeted a Yandex facility in the Kaluga region, southwest of Moscow. The company confirmed that the strike partially disrupted operations at the site. Ukrainian weapons manufacturer Firepoint said its FP-1 attack drones were...

Germany has denied withdrawing from the Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS), rejecting claims that Berlin had abandoned the troubled joint tank development programme. The clarification follows remarks by France's top military commander, highlighting renewed tensions between Europe's leading defence partners.French armed forces chief Fabien Mandon told a parliamentary committee that Germany had decided to leave the project. However, Germany's Defence Ministry rejected his assessment,...

Trump efforts to boost US diesel supplies have failed to bring immediate price relief, with fuel costs remaining near record highs amid global energy disruptions. According to AAA, average diesel prices reached $6.28 per gallon on Thursday, marking a 70% increase since the US-Israeli war against Iran began. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has further intensified pressure on global fuel supplies. Trump administration has pursued two...

Pope Leo XIV has approved the election of Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as dean of the College of Cardinals, making him the first Asian to lead the Catholic body. The Vatican announced the decision today, marking a historic change in its leadership.Tagle, 69, succeeds Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, 92, who is retiring after leading the college since 2020. Cardinal bishops elected Tagle yesterday,...

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sparked political debate by responding to Elon Musk’s public frustration over delays in Starlink’s Indian licensing process. Musk questioned whether industrialist Mukesh Ambani was influencing regulatory approvals for satellite broadband services. Gandhi responded sarcastically, using the controversy to criticize the government over alleged crony capitalism and its handling of business interests. The ruling BJP counterattacked, highlighting Congress’s earlier security concerns about Starlink....

South African jurist Navanethem Navi Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong defense of human rights. A central element of her career is the historic Navi Pillay Nelson Mandela link, rooted in her opposition to apartheid. Pillay acted as a defense lawyer for Nelson Mandela and other anti-apartheid activists, taking immense personal risks to challenge the oppressive regime. Her work secured fundamental...

India slams US over H1-B visa characterizations after American political leadership described skilled foreign tech professionals as indentured servants in recent immigration policy debates. The Ministry of External Affairs issued a stern statement after US Vice President JD Vance accused major technology corporations of misusing the H-1B visa framework and PERM green card labor certifications to displace domestic workers. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal formally rejected the...

Airline executives have acknowledged that aviation safety measures cannot completely prevent rogue pilot incidents following a shocking Flydubai cockpit attack that endangered passengers and crew during an international flight.The incident involved a Flydubai co-pilot who allegedly attacked the aircraft's captain with an axe in an apparent attempt to crash the plane. The aircraft reportedly plunged 16,000 feet within 30 seconds, triggering a serious emergency before passengers...

Turkey has expressed serious concern over escalating Black Sea attacks by Russia and Ukraine as both countries intensify military operations ahead of winter, threatening maritime security and international trade.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that increasing hostilities could further destabilise the region and endanger commercial vessels navigating strategically important shipping routes.Speaking alongside Hungary's foreign minister, Fidan highlighted the growing risks facing civilian maritime traffic, including...

Rubio has described the Ukraine war stalemate as increasingly dangerous, warning that continued military escalation could expand the conflict beyond Russia and Ukraine.Speaking during a visit to Lisbon, Portugal, Rubio emphasised Washington's commitment to achieving a permanent, fair and lasting negotiated settlement.He warned that escalating attacks could create serious security risks for neighbouring European countries, including members of the NATO military alliance. Rubio specifically raised concerns...

Turkey is evaluating ways to strengthen Saudi Arabia's defensive capabilities against attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants while ruling out direct participation in offensive military operations, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced.Speaking during a joint press conference in Ankara, Fidan explained that Turkey's potential assistance would fall under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in August.The agreement considers an armed attack against...

Russia has rejected reports of a second suspected infection connected to a plague research laboratory in Siberia, insisting that health investigations have found no evidence of dangerous pathogens among people exposed to a deceased employee.Russia's health regulator, Rospotrebnadzor, dismissed social media claims suggesting another individual had fallen ill after contact with laboratory worker Darya Shipilova. Shipilova, 28, worked at an anti-plague research institute in Irkutsk and...

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed openness to Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a major defence initiative involving Britain, Italy and Japan to develop next-generation fighter aircraft. Following talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, Burnham said Britain was willing to explore Germany’s participation and would consult its existing partners before considering any expansion of the programme. The proposal follows the...

Legal representatives for Cilia Flores submitted formal court filings as the ex-Venezuelan first lady seeks US release from federal custody in New York. Citizens asking why the defense team filed for immediate pretrial bail will find attorneys citing critical heart complications and deteriorating health conditions inside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. The sixty-nine-year-old spouse of deposed president Nicolás Maduro faces federal drug trafficking charges...

Indian representatives delivered a firm statement at the United Nations General Assembly as India slams Pakistan over terror support during discussions on international security. Global observers asking what transpired during the Sixth Committee meeting will find diplomat Raghoo Puri delivering a direct Right of Reply against Pakistani assertions. The Indian delegation highlighted that combating militant networks requires targeting organizers, financiers, and state sponsors rather than...

Iran plans to block routes it considers illegal in the Strait of Hormuz, adding fresh uncertainty around one of the world's most important energy shipping corridors.Mohammadreza Naqdi, an adviser to the commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, told that several routes near Oman's coast would soon be closed.Naqdi alleged that the passages were created by blasting and damaging rocky areas in the strategic waterway. He claimed...

Russia launched a major wave of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, killing at least 20 people and damaging residential buildings, industrial facilities and energy infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.The Russia Ukraine strikes included around 70 missiles, many of them ballistic, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Russia also launched 46 jet-powered drones during the assault, which targeted Kyiv and several other regions. The deadliest attack occurred in...

Israel marked three years since the October 7 Hamas-led attack with vigils and memorial events, while Palestinians in Gaza reflected on the enormous destruction and displacement caused by the Israeli military campaign that followed.The October 7 Hamas attack in 2023 was the deadliest day in Israel’s history. Hamas-led militants killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages after crossing into southern Israel. At Kfar Aza, one...

Vance has said Iran must make a meaningful reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy Washington’s demands and help end the seven-month war between the two countries.Iran nuclear enrichment remains a central obstacle in negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. Vance told Reuters that Washington wants concrete steps from Tehran rather than assurances about possible future reductions. Vance questioned Tehran’s need for uranium enriched to...