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UK Accuses Chinese Institute of Using Academics to Advance Espionage
MI5 has accused a Chinese research institute of covertly funding more than 100 UK-linked academics working on AI, cybersecurity and communications. Britain has ordered universities to end the collaborations, while China has rejected the claims as baseless.
Suspected Attack on Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight Forces Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia
A Dubai-Tel Aviv flight landed in Saudi Arabia after a violent cockpit incident injured both pilots and triggered a hijacking alert. Israeli officials suspect an attempted attack, but the motive remains under investigation and has not been officially established.
Germany Faces Weak Labour Market as Energy Costs Drive Inflation Higher
Germany’s unemployment and inflation are rising as the economy struggles with expensive energy. The loss of Russian pipeline gas has weakened the industrial advantage once enjoyed by its manufacturers and intensified pressure on jobs, investment and growth.
Moscow Threatens Nuclear Response if NATO Isolates Kaliningrad
Russia has warned that it could use nuclear weapons if NATO attempted to isolate Kaliningrad, its heavily militarised Baltic exclave. NATO rejected the threat and said its exercises are defensive, as military activity and accusations of hybrid warfare increase across the region.
US Sanctions International Network Accused of Arming Iran
The United States has sanctioned 13 individuals and companies accused of helping Iran obtain weapons, electronics and dual-use components. The network allegedly operated across China, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.
US Military Completes Withdrawal from Iraq After 23 Years
The United States has completed its military withdrawal from Iraq, ending a presence that began with the 2003 invasion. Iraqi forces now assume full security responsibility as concerns persist over Islamic State remnants and armed groups aligned with Iran.
At Least 49 Dead After Airstrike Hits Rebel-Held Myanmar Town
At least 49 people were killed and 58 wounded when a Myanmar military aircraft bombed a crowded market area in rebel-held Rakhine State. The toll rose sharply overnight, with rescue officials warning that 22 injured people remained in critical condition.
Civilians Killed as Yemen Government Targets Houthi Position Near Market
At least seven people were killed and 40 wounded when a strike hit shops at a market in Yemen’s Taiz province. Government forces said they targeted a nearby Houthi military camp, while the attack has renewed concern over civilians caught in the country’s escalating war.
Netanyahu Makes Unannounced Visit to Abu Dhabi for Talks With UAE President
Benjamin Netanyahu made an unannounced visit to Abu Dhabi for talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed. Neither government disclosed the agenda, while the meeting comes amid regional tensions and renewed controversy over an alleged warning before the October 7 attack.
Kabul Accuses Pakistan of Backing Armed Incursion Into Nuristan
Afghanistan says its forces killed 28 fighters who crossed from Pakistan into Nuristan, accusing Pakistani agencies of supporting the group. Islamabad rejected the claim as baseless, as airstrikes, militant attacks and border disputes deepen tensions between the neighbours.
Iran Captures American Military Drone in Strategic Gulf Waterway
Iran has recovered a US Navy Dive-LD underwater drone near the Strait of Hormuz after the vehicle malfunctioned. Washington says it carried no classified equipment, but the intact drone could still give Tehran valuable insight into American undersea technology.
Jaishankar Warns Pakistan That Terrorism Will Carry Consequences
Jaishankar called Pakistan a “serial practitioner of terrorism” at the UNGA and warned that India would exercise its right to self-defence. His remarks answered Shehbaz Sharif’s claims on Kashmir, the Indus Waters Treaty and the 2025 military confrontation.