Macron Slams Foreign Leaders Over France Unrest French President Emmanuel Macron has criticised foreign leaders for using unrest in France to advance their domestic political agendas, describing their comments as “unacceptable” and “stupid”. Speaking during a visit to Qatar on Wednesday, Macron was asked whether his criticism inclu

Saudi Executions Spark Online Speculation The execution of two Bangladeshi citizens in Saudi Arabia has prompted questions about their cases and a wave of unverified social media allegations. Nazrul Islam Abdul Bashir and Sweety Akhtar were executed following convictions linked to alleged misconduct in Mecca, according to the supplied account.&

Three Indians Killed in Bochum Building Fire Three Indian nationals were killed when a fire broke out at a residential building in Bochum’s Hofstede district, according to German media accounts citing police. The victims were two women aged 25 and 27 and a 26-year-old man. Their names and home states in India were not immediately available. Firefighters discovered the three victims dead inside a second-floor apartment aft

Pope Leo Diagnosed With Lung Cancer Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma following surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Doctors confirmed the diagnosis through tissue examination during the operation, consistent with findings suspected in earlier tests, according to a medical statement released by the Holy See Press Office.

Saudi Arabia has promised a serious response after a series of attacks attributed to Yemen’s Houthis struck Riyadh’s international airport, reportedly killing 18 people over several days. Speaking at an energy conference in Riyadh on Monday, Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said the recent escalation had tested the kingdom’s infrastructure, institutions and resilience. He warned that energy security could

Sixty countries have backed a European Union-led pledge opposing unlawful tolls, fees and restrictions that interfere with lawful navigation through international straits. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the initiative on October 12, with support from all 27 EU member states and 33 other countries. Supporters include Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Oman. The “No Fees/No Tolls” pledge calls for respect for the existi

Riyadh: A fresh attack on King Khalid International Airport killed one person and injured 11 others on Sunday, intensifying concerns over repeated Houthi strikes on Saudi aviation infrastructure. Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority identified the person killed as a Pakistani resident. The Saudi-led coalition said a projectile struck the airport and triggered a fire, while air defences intercepted another missile nearby. The latest str

A military helicopter carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members crashed in southwestern Nigeria, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said on Monday, October 5. According to Reuters, the helicopter came down close to the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Its wreckage had been located, and search and rescue operations were continuing when the initial report was published. There was no immediate confirmation of casualties. The available information did not

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have agreed to take steps for the rapid deployment of military forces in Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions involving Yemen’s Houthis, according to a PTI report citing Dawn and Pakistan’s Foreign Office. The decision followed an emergency meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee of the trilateral Makkah Defence Alliance in Riyadh on Monday. The discussions focused

Canada’s growing engagement with the European Union has opened a new chapter in its strained relationship with the United States, as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks stronger economic and strategic partnerships beyond North America. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed developing an “associate member” arrangement with Canada, although no such formal status currently exists within the EU. Addr

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced the revised political salary framework in Parliament. From October 15, his annual benchmark pay will rise to SgD 3.6 million, or nearly Rs 27 crore, while other increases will be performance-based. Singapore PM Salary Rises by 64 Percent Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to receive a major salary increase under a revised political remuneration framework, reinfo

Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping exchanged greetings before the SCO group photograph. Shehbaz Sharif later approached Vladimir Putin for a brief conversation as the Russian president left the podium. Brief interactions among Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif drew attention during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek on Tuesday. Modi and

Tehran, Iran — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticised US sanctions threats as Iranian officials vowed to counter new economic pressure. Ghalibaf Mocks US Sanctions Threat With Frozen Economy Jibe Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has ridiculed the United States after President Donald Trump signalled a renewed economic pressure campaign against Tehran. In a post on

Voting is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Bangladesh time. Where lawmakers will choose between Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Oli Ahmed. Alamgir favored as Bangladesh holds historic presidential vote Bangladesh is holding its first contested presidential election in 35 years on Thursday, August 20, with ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir widely expected to win the largely ceremonial five-year post.

U.S. President Donald Trump said no talks are under way or scheduled with Iran, while Tehran insisted the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping, exposing a widening gap after a ceasefire expired. Iranian officials said the strategic waterway would stay shut until Washington met conditions linked to an interim agreement signed in June. Trump Rules Out Talks With Iran Trump’s statement reduced expectations of an immediate diplomatic breakthro