G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Paris to Press US on Ukraine Peace and Iran Restraint
Foreign ministers from the G7 nations opened two days of talks in Paris on Monday, pressing Washington for a fair Ukraine settlement and restraint on Iran.
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Russia Strikes Ukraine's Power Grid Ahead of Abu Dhabi Talks, Leaving Hundreds of Thousands Without Power
Russian missile and drone strikes have cut power to hundreds of thousands across Ukraine days before US-mediated peace talks open in Abu Dhabi.
Rubio Says No Breakthrough in Iran Talks as Tehran's Demands Called 'Outrageous and Ridiculous'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says diplomacy to end the war with Iran has made no progress, calling Tehran's demands 'outrageous and ridiculous'.
Trump to Meet Qatar PM as Mediator Pushes Two-Day Plan to End US-Iran War
Trump meets Qatar's prime minister at the White House on Monday as Doha pushes a two-day plan to lift the Iran blockade, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks.
Stephen Miller Takes Over as White House Chief of Staff in Post-Midterm Shake-Up
Stephen Miller takes over as White House chief of staff on Monday, replacing Susie Wiles in the biggest personnel change of Donald Trump's second term.
Death Toll From Saudi Strikes in Yemen Rises to 44, Including 21 Children
The death toll from Saudi airstrikes on a village in Yemen’s Sanaa province has risen to 44, including 21 children, Houthi health authorities said.
COP31 Opens in Antalya as First Climate Summit Since US Exit From Paris Agreement
Nearly 200 countries have gathered in Antalya for COP31, the first UN climate summit since the US left the Paris Agreement, with finance and the 1.5°C limit in focus.
Drone Attack Halts Iraq's Khor Mor Gas Field, Leaving Most of Kurdistan Without Power
A suspected drone attack has halted production at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, knocking out about 2.8 GW of power and leaving most of the Kurdistan Region in the dark.
Egypt Train Collision Kills Seven and Injures 112 Near Cairo as President Orders Inquiry
Seven people were killed and 112 injured when a train from Giza to Fayoum struck the rear of a Cairo-to-Aswan service near Al-Ayyat, as President Sisi ordered an urgent inquiry.
Houthi Missiles Damage Aramco Tower in Riyadh as Saudi Air Defences Intercept Attack
A Saudi Aramco tower in Riyadh was damaged by falling debris after Houthi missiles targeted the capital, with no casualties reported as Saudi air defences intercepted the attack.
Krakow Gunman Dies in Hospital After Shooting That Killed Six
The 24-year-old gunman who killed six people in Krakow's Main Market Square on Saturday has died in hospital, Polish police said on Monday, as a terrorism investigation continues.
Sheikh Hasina Seeks New Passport in Clearest Sign Yet of Planned Bangladesh Return
Ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has asked Bangladesh's embassy in New Delhi for a new passport and identity card, the clearest step yet towards her planned return in December.
Jeffries Is a 'Hard Yes' on Impeaching Hegseth as Democrats Plan Vote
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has backed impeaching Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying he is a 'hard yes' on a resolution expected this week.
Trump Says Deportation Policy 'Might Have Been Too Tough' After Midterm Loss
Donald Trump has conceded his deportation drive 'might have been too tough' after Republicans lost both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections.
US Tightens Iran Blockade as UAE Rescues 22 Crew in Gulf of Oman
Washington expands its Iran blockade with Task Force Iron Gate as the UAE rescues 22 crew from a burning ship and tankers hit mines near the Strait of Hormuz.