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Eritrea Asks UN to Intervene as Confrontation With Ethiopia Escalates
Eritrea has asked the UN Security Council to intervene in its confrontation with Ethiopia as both governments trade accusations of invasion and aggression. Fighting near Tigray and the dispute over Red Sea access are raising fears of a wider Horn of Africa war.
US Fighter Jet Disables Ship Accused of Breaching Iran Blockade
A US fighter jet struck and disabled the Panama-flagged Ocean Molica in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly ignored warnings and attempted to breach the Iran blockade. The crew was unharmed, but key details about the vessel’s cargo and route remain undisclosed.
Global Debt and Energy Shock Dominate IMF–World Bank Meetings
Global finance leaders are gathering in Bangkok as an energy shock, rising borrowing costs and record public debt threaten vulnerable economies. The IMF and World Bank face pressure to deliver faster crisis financing and meaningful debt relief.
Riyadh Airport Attack Kills 12 and Injures More Than 300
A missile attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured 309, forcing flight suspensions and raising the possibility of US involvement in Saudi operations against the Houthis.
Operation Ajax: How Britain and America Brought Down Mohammad Mossadegh
In 1953, the CIA and MI6 helped overthrow Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh after he nationalised the country’s oil industry. Operation Ajax restored the Shah, returned control of production to Western companies and left a legacy that still shapes Iran’s hostility towards the United States.
Flydubai Co-Pilot Began Radicalisation in Australia, UAE Says
UAE prosecutors say the Flydubai co-pilot accused of attempting to crash flight FZ1073 into Ben Gurion Airport began moving towards extremism while studying in Melbourne. Australian counter-terrorism agencies are now examining his activities and contacts.
US Sanctions International Criminal Court in Unprecedented Escalation
The United States has sanctioned the International Criminal Court as an institution, threatening its access to banks, technology and dollar transactions. The unprecedented escalation follows disputes over ICC investigations involving American and Israeli officials.
Two Powerful Earthquakes Strike Panama, Triggering Nationwide Evacuations
Two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 and 6.6 struck Panama within hours, damaging buildings, disrupting utilities and triggering evacuations. No deaths were initially confirmed, but injuries and structural damage were reported as aftershocks continued.
Washington Reverses Course and Opens Door to Russian Diesel
Washington has temporarily eased restrictions on Russian diesel after Trump reached a supply agreement with Putin. The reversal seeks to lower fuel prices before the US midterms but raises questions about Ukraine policy and the credibility of American sanctions.
Canada Rejects Elon Musk’s Call for Provincial Separatism
Mark Carney has rejected Elon Musk’s call for Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan to separate from Canada. The prime minister said the country’s constitutional future would be decided by Canadians, free from interference by foreign governments or technology companies.
Who Is Navi Pillay, Winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize?
South African jurist Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for advancing peace and international law. Her career spans anti-apartheid advocacy, the Rwanda tribunal, the ICC, the UN human rights office and landmark work on genocide.
Ancient Skull Fragment Adds New Evidence to the Origins of Homo Erectus
A skull fragment from South Africa adds new evidence that Homo erectus lived around two million years ago. The discovery also reveals how another ancient human relative was evolving alongside it, complicating the story of our origins.