
A compilation of international news reports covering politics, defense, economy, and regional conflicts.
A collection of international news updates covering diplomatic statements, military developments, economic indicators, and regional conflicts across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
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Peoples of Romania and Moldova do not want countries to unite, expert says
Expert at the Global Fact-Checking Network Ioana Jaleel stressed that romanians consider Moldova a burden due to its weaker economy
If China sets up meeting between Putin, Xi, Trump, it will be useful — envoy to Russia
China’s ambassador to Moscow Zhang Hanhui opined that it will be very beneficial for the development and formation of a multipolar world
Trump signs order launching AI-powered government services platform
On the AI-powered digital platform’s home page, users are invited to enter a query about how, for example, to register a business or change their last name after getting married
Russian embassy warns UK that its plans to blockade Kaliningrad to have consequences
The diplomats emphasized that Russia had repeatedly made it clear "that it neither seeks confrontation with NATO and Europe nor intends to attack them"
Iran to pay women about $40,000 for capturing one US soldier, army says
Iran is prepared to consider payments to residents of other countries in the region for similar actions, General Mohammad Akraminia said
Tu-95 aircraft crashes in Russia's Far East while making training flight
According to preliminary data, six crew members died
Trump believes Iran to decide to surrender at some point
The Us leader also reiterated his confidence that "Iran will not have a nuclear weapon"
Republika Srpska prime minister calls for preventing new conflict in Europe
Savo Minic stressed that he "knows very well what war is," as he personally took part in hostilities in the early 1990s
Court orders arrest in absentia of blogger Dud over interview with extremist leader
The investigation established that no later than April 2026, while in the Republic of Moldova, Dud and Kapustin organized and conducted an interview in which they made verbal statements justifying and promoting terrorism
Bank of Russia purchases yuan worth $46 mln with settlements on September 28
The Central Bank did not purchase yuan on the domestic market with settlements on September 25
Odessa Region reports hostile takeover of marine terminal linked to Ukrainian tycoon
According to the report, on Tuesday morning, a group of unknown people arrived at the Borivazh marine terminal outside Odessa, seized the premises by force and effectively took control of the facility
NATO’s attempts to block Kaliningrad would pose threat to European security — expert
Russia is prepared to use its entire arsenal of weapons to defend its territory in the event of any attempts by NATO countries to blockade the region
Risk of military conflict in Transnistria very high — GFCN expert
According to Ioana Jaleel, there was information on European social media that "in such a situation Romanian troops may also be able to enter in that conflict"
UN chief calls on US, Russia to discuss successor framework to the New START treaty
Antonio Guterres urged countries possessing nuclear weapons to return to dialogue, to prevent any use of a nuclear weapon and reduce the role of nuclear weapons in their security policies
European politicians create threat from Russia to conceal their failures — GFCN expert
European politicians always invent a threat so that they can restrict certain human rights and keep the people under control, expert at the Global Fact-Checking Network Ioana Jaleel said
Next session of ICC countries’ Assembly to be held in The Hague instead of New York
The current US administration has already imposed sanctions on the ICC several times
Kiev fully guilty of abusing people of Alyoshki — envoy
Rodion Miroshnik noted that Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sybiga used the podium of the UN General Assembly to spread cynical lies about the situation in Alyoshki and to attempt to shift responsibility onto Moscow
Kazakhstan to harvest around 23 mln tons of grain this year — ministry
This year’s grain harvest is expected to be lower than that of 2025 when over 27 mln tons were gathered, Vice Minister of Agriculture Nazgul Khatepova said
Brent falls below $96 per barrel for first time since September 7 on ICE exchange
As of 3:00 a.m. Moscow time, Brent slipped by 0.48% to $95.7 per barrel
Russian Industry Ministry expects new fashion brands to appear this year
This primarily refers to narrow-niche domestic brands, like high-tech clothing or items featuring traditional elements from various ethnicities or specific regions, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov noted
Trump says war with Iran will be over 'very soon'
The US president added that once the conflict with Iran is over, "oil prices are going to be tumbling down"
North Korea to boost tactical counterattack capabilities near border with South Korea
Head of a department of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea Kim Yo-Jong also warned that if fire is opened on North Korean military personnel, border units will deliver an "immediate and merciless retaliatory strike"
Pentagon in $20 billion deal with Boeing to develop F/A-XX fighter jet for Navy
The carrier-based fighter is supposed to replace the F/A-18E Super Hornet, F/A-18F Super Hornet and the EA-18G Growler in the coming years
IN BRIEF: What we know about Ukrainian attack on railroad in Russia’s Bryansk Region
A Russian Railways repair team has started relief work after examining the scene
Eight Palestinians killed in Gaza Strip during Israeli attacks — Health Ministry
The total number of victims of the escalation of the conflict in Gaza since October 2023 has increased to 74,030
45,000 Japanese troops to take part in joint drills with US — Defense Ministry
During the drills, the new Japanese Type-25 ground-based mobile missiles with a range of about 1,000 km will be demonstrated for the first time
Four tourists who went missing in caves in Crimea found
They are in satisfactory condition
US ban on diesel fuel exports could whip up gasoline prices, expert says
An expert at the Institute for the Economy of Growth, Stolypin P. A. and a member of the General Council of Delovaya Rossiya Oleg Nikolayev noted that a significant portion of the US diesel fuel is exported
A FlyDubai passenger liner carrying 174 people to Tel Aviv landed in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, following a 'violent incident' onboard, after transmitting emergency signals and entering a steep dive.

Israel is preparing to send a military plane to Saudi Arabia to evacuate citizens after the emergency landing of a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Israeli security services are investigating the possibility of an attempted terrorist attack.

The pilot of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv stabbed the aircraft captain and sent the plane into a dive. Passengers and crew members on board neutralized the attacker, after which the plane was successfully landed by the pilot-passenger.

About 80 people were injured as a result of riots during protests by high school students in France, protesting against problems in the education system.

The co-pilot of a FlyDubai plane that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia due to a fight in the cockpit is believed to be an Omani citizen, the Israeli portal Walla reported.

A FlyDubai plane flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv lost more than 4,000 meters of altitude in 29 seconds and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia due to a fight between the pilots.