UN says Yemeni staff member dies in Houthi custody, demands investigation
A Yemeni staff member of the UN Human Rights Office has died in Houthi custody after being arbitrarily detained for more than two years, the UN human rights chief said…
North Korea says defence research institutes tested major weapon system
North Korea’s state media KCNA reported on Sunday that the country’s defense science research institutes tested a major weapon system. – The test was intended to “assess adaptation to combat…
FSB says US warned Russia of possible Moscow attack
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said it had received information from the United States through established partner channels about preparations for a terrorist attack in Moscow and was taking appropriate…
Apex Leader of October 2026: Mark Carney
In October 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emerged as a significant figure in the effort to reposition Canada within a changing international order. As geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty and…
Guterres Condemns Escalating Drone Attacks in Sudan and Calls for Immediate Ceasefire
I strongly condemn the escalating drone attacks in Sudan & I am appalled the catastrophic toll they are inflicting on civilians. I call on all the parties to the conflict…
Quad Foreign Ministers Reaffirm Indo-Pacific Cooperation and Economic Security Priorities
Japan-Australia-India-U.S. (Quad) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting On October 31, commencing shortly after 9:00 a.m. local time (10:00 p.m., JST) for approximately 40 minutes, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of…
Ukraine faces complicated situation with power supplies, says Zelensky
A complicated situation emerged regarding the regional power supplies across Ukraine due to earlier sustained damages, Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky stated on Saturday. – Zelensky reported on his Telegram channel on…
Russian, Ukrainian human rights ombudspersons establish good dialogue — Kremlin
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova and Human Rights Ombudsman of Ukraine Dmitry Lubinets have established good and trust-based relationships, which are important for human rights activists, Russian Presidential Spokesman…
Egypt seeks to consolidate Gaza ceasefire, move towards reconstruction: Sisi
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el Sisi has said Cairo is working to consolidate the Gaza ceasefire, prevent further escalation and move towards reconstruction. – Speaking during a joint news conference…
Syria discusses joining Türkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence alliance
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al Shaibani says Damascus is holding discussions to assess joining the “Mecca Alliance”, a defence pact involving Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. – He made…