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Russia Warns European Arms Factories Could Become Military Targets
Russia has warned that European factories producing weapons for Ukraine could become military targets, raising the risk of the conflict spreading beyond Ukraine. A strike inside NATO territory could trigger collective defence and push Europe towards direct confrontation with Moscow.
Christa Pike Survives Execution Attempt After US Supreme Court Lifts Stay
Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her after the US Supreme Court lifted a last-minute stay. She remained alive after two lethal injections and was taken to hospital, prompting the governor to suspend further executions and order a review.
Pahalgam Link Under Scrutiny After Hashim Moosa Named in Budgam Encounter
Security forces have recovered the body of a Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba militant identified as Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa in Budgam. Reports link him to the Pahalgam attack, but the same alias was previously attached to a militant killed in July 2025.
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.
UK Faces Questions After Airbase Terror Suspects Granted Bail
Five British men arrested over a suspected terrorist plot near RAF Fairford have been released on strict police bail. The decision has raised public and political questions, although police say the investigation into possible foreign-state involvement remains active.
Meloni’s Coalition Defeats New Far-Right Rival in Calabria Vote
Giorgia Meloni’s governing coalition has retained a parliamentary seat in Calabria, defeating the first electoral challenge from Roberto Vannacci’s National Future. The result strengthens the coalition, although low turnout limits its value as a national forecast.
Kyiv Says North Korea Is Preparing Major New Russian Deployment
North Korea is reportedly selecting and training another 10,000 soldiers for deployment to Russia, according to Ukraine. More than 8,000 North Korean troops are already believed to remain there as military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang deepens.
India’s First Orbital AI Lab Heads to Space Aboard Falcon 9
Indian startup TakeMe2Space will launch its MOI-1A orbital-computing satellite aboard a SpaceX rocket on October 1. The spacecraft will use artificial intelligence to analyse Earth-observation data in orbit and transmit results instead of large raw datasets.
What Triggered the Violence at Lovely Professional University?
Violence at Lovely Professional University began after claims of a sexual assault and suicide spread online. The allegations remain unverified, but distrust of the administration, failed negotiations, alleged entry by outsiders and police action transformed the protest into widespread unrest.
Five Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot Near US-Used RAF Base
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after three suspicious vans were reported travelling towards RAF Fairford, a British base used by US bombers. Police are examining possible explosives, but no motive or foreign link has been established.
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.
Friendly Fire: A Confidentiality Row Strains South Korea-Ukraine Ties
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has accused Zelensky of breaking a confidentiality pact by announcing at the UN that Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to Seoul. South Korea fears for the men, their families and peninsula stability.