UAE to Maintain Stance on F-35 Fighter Jet Deal, No Plans to Reopen Talks

DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates has stated that it does not intend to resume negotiations…

Iraqi Oil Minister in Stable Condition After Emergency Surgery in US

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani is reported to be in stable condition following emergency…

Polish Central Bank Requests Investigation into Parliament Speaker and MP

WARSAW – The National Bank of Poland (NBP) announced on September 13 that it has alerted…

Canada in Talks to Join Expanded AUKUS Deal

TOKYO – Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair announced on September 13 that Canada is in discussions…

South African President Signs Controversial Education Bill, Sparking Coalition Tensions

PRETORIA – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a contentious education bill into law on September…

European and Muslim Nations Convene in Spain to Discuss Palestinian Statehood and Gaza Conflict

MADRID – On September 13, Spain hosted a high-level meeting with several European and Muslim countries…

Sushil Gyawali Appointed CEO of Investment Board Nepal

KATHMANDU – Sushil Gyawali has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the…

Hong Kong Journalists Face Harassment Amid Ongoing Press Freedom Concerns

HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) reported on September 13 that numerous journalists…

China and Maldives Sign Financial Cooperation Agreement Amid Debt Crisis

BEIJING – On September 13, China’s central bank announced the signing of a finance cooperation agreement…

Ukraine Secures Release of 49 Individuals in Latest POW Exchange with Russia

KYIV – On September 13, Ukraine announced the successful return of 49 individuals from Russian captivity…

Indonesia and Vietnam Agree to Strengthen Ties to ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’

HANOI – During his two-day visit to Vietnam, Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto announced on September 13…

Greek PM Opposes Scrapping Schengen to Address Migration Issues

ATHENS – Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated on September 12 that the challenges posed by…