Georgia arrests three for trying to illegally buy 2kg of uranium
Three Chinese nationals face prison time for attempting to purchase $400,000 of nuclear material.
A Pakistan foreign policy renaissance? Not quite
Recent diplomatic gains should not be mistaken for a major shift in global standing.
Anti-Trump rally held in Malaysia over Gaza war
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rallied in the Malaysian capital against the visit of US President Donald Trump.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona 2-1: La Liga – as it happened
All the updates from season's first El Clasico as Madrid move five points clear of their rivals at the top of La Liga.
Pope Leo: Don’t let tension between tradition, novelty become ‘harmful polarizations’ – Catholic News Agency
- Pope Leo: Don’t let tension between tradition, novelty become ‘harmful polarizations’ Catholic News Agency
- Pope: Let us build a humbler, more welcoming Church Vatican News
- Catholics must build a more humble church, seeking truth together, pope says OSV News
- Pope Leo dialogues with Synod teams and participants Catholic Outlook
- Vatican Pope chronicleonline.com
Trump sanctions have swift impact but will world stop buying Russian oil and gas?
Analysts say president’s war on Russia’s fossil fuel revenues is a chance to bring peace to Ukraine and profit to US
Donald Trump’s stated mission to broker peace in Ukraine could come down to this simple question: can the US president convince the world to stop buying Russia’s fossil fuels?
Last week, Trump imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in an effort to damage Moscow’s ability to fund its war machine.
Continue reading...Behind the strike: Gaza hit on suspected terrorist came only after US approval, sources say – Ynetnews
- Behind the strike: Gaza hit on suspected terrorist came only after US approval, sources say Ynetnews
- Israeli Strike Didn’t Violate Ceasefire, Rubio Says Bloomberg.com
- Israel launches air strike in Gaza allegedly targeting Islamic Jihad militant France 24
- IDF confirms drone strike in central Gaza, says it targeted Islamic Jihad operative planning 'imminent attack' The Times of Israel
- Israeli military says it conducted 'targeted strike' in central Gaza Reuters
London police arrest a sex offender and asylum-seeker who was mistakenly released from prison – AP News
Control, encricle, annex
Piece by piece, Israel is playing out strategies first perfected in the ancient Chinese game of Go.
Malaysia “engaging with Trump” due to trade issues
“And I think this is very important, is to maintain Malaysia's competitiveness.”
Israeli settlers and soldiers attack annual Palestinian olive harvest
Palestinian farmers are being blocked, harassed and arrested as they try to undertake the annual olive harvest.
RSF claims capture of the Sudanese army’s last major stronghold in Darfur
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces say it's captured the Sudanese army's headquarters in the city of el-Fasher.
Kremlin: Wrong to talk about cancellation of Putin-Trump summit, agencies report – Reuters
- Kremlin: Wrong to talk about cancellation of Putin-Trump summit, agencies report Reuters
- Stony silence from Moscow after Trump turns on Russia, says talks with Putin 'don't go anywhere' CNBC
- Trump Rules Out Meeting Putin Without Progress On Ukraine Peace Deal Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- How Trump’s plans for a Budapest summit with Putin turned into sanctions on Russia CNN
- Donald Trump issues warning to Vladimir Putin: ‘I’m not wasting my time’ The Independent
Transcript: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Oct. 26, 2025 – CBS News
- Transcript: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 26, 2025 CBS News
- Bessent: China is ready to make a trade deal Forex Factory
- Scott Bessent’s High-Wire Act: Navigating Tariffs, Shutdowns, and Global Stakes as Treasury Secretary Azat TV
- Scott Bessent says China ‘ready to make a deal’ to avoid new 100% tariff: Full interview Yahoo
- Treasury secretary on meetings in Asia, TikTok deal, government shutdown and more kyma.com
Award-winning Palestinian author on Israeli prison, exile and homeland
Basim Khandakji describes conditions in Israeli prisons and his journey to writing despite the challenges.
Gun violence prevention groups disqualified from grants built around their work
Trump administration altering program that was a lifeline for pioneering non-profits helping reduce gun violence
The Trump administration has released solicitations for a grant program meant to stop gun violence in underserved communities. But this year, the non-profits the grant was built around are disqualified from applying, according to an application notice released by the Department of Justice (DoJ) in September.
The Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI), was created in 2022, to support groups working in rural and urban communities struggling to address violence and fund research studying the programs’ efficacy.
Continue reading...Rebel group claims capture of Sudan army headquarters in key city
The fall of the base in el-Fasher is step closer towards the RSF cementing its control in the west.
Battle for Sudan’s el-Fasher intensifies as RSF claims seizing army HQ
Despite this apparent victory for the paramilitary group, the besieged city of el-Fasher's status has not changed.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it barrels towards Jamaica
The rare highest-strength storm is set to hit Jamaica by Tuesday, having already caused two deaths in Haiti.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it barrels towards Jamaica
The rare highest-strength storm is set to hit Jamaica by Tuesday, having already caused two deaths in Haiti.