A car burns at Republique square during a protest against rising living costs, joining students' grievances, in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

France: A look at the nation's economic standing

France's economic challenges deepen amid protests and rising public debt.

Zelensky says ready for talks on 'ceasefire formats'

Security guarantees and post-war reconstruction dominate Oslo talks

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine

Musk ordered Ukraine Starlink slowdown: report

Zelensky accuses Musk of blocking Starlink during critical military operations

Elon Musk explains the direct-to-cell (D2C) service to users. Starlink's V3 satellites, the size of a Boeing 737 when deployed, promise up to 10-20 times the capability of prior generations, with roughly 1,024 Gbps of downlink capacity per satellite — more than 10 times that of V2 models — along with lower "latency", and expanding D2C service to the world's remotest areas.

King Charles lauds Omani peace efforts on state visit

King Charles praises Oman's role in Middle East peace during historic state visit

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Queen Camilla, Omani representatives, Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales and Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, stand on at The Royal Dias, on Datchet Road, Windsor, on October 20, 2026, the first day of a three-day State Visit to the United Kingdom by The Sultan of Oman.

Iran warns Nato, Europe over alleged Ukrainian drones

Unnamed source alleges Ukraine's drone operations threaten Iran's regional security

A Ukraine-developed "Sting" drone interceptor. The Pentagon has reportedly eyed Ukrainian anti-drone weapons to counter Iran's Shahed swarm attacks. The Sting is part of a broader strategy by Ukraine to use interceptors to conserve expensive air defence missiles.

UK rearrests 2 men over suspected Iran plot at RAF base

The men were earlier arrested but bailed pending more investigation

A B1 bomber prepares to take off as police officers guard a checkpoint near RAF Fairford air base, in Fairford, England, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.

Khaled bin Mohamed to visit Greece for high-level talks

The visit will focus on shared priorities as the UAE and Greece mark five decades of ties

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to begin official visit to Greece on Wednesday

Saudi-Houthi conflict: 7 things you need to know

Kingdom faces fresh missile and drone attacks as Riyadh airport remains closed

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Nearly half of Saudi Arabia’s scheduled flight departures have been affected since October 8 amid continuing Houthi missile and drone attacks.

UK to deploy fighter jets to help protect Saudi Arabia

Fighter jet deployment will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia

The defence ministry said the deployment formed part of "additional defensive military support" to Riyadh.

Flames, then a toast: Paris couple’s date goes viral

This couple’s date night has the internet talking, and it’s all about what’s behind them

'Nothing stops them having a drink': Paris couple’s calm amid protest fires goes viral

Trump open to 'trilateral talks' with Putin, Xi

President said would meet with Russian, Chinese leaders to broker peace

US President Donald Trump: Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for Kansas, Trump confirmed he would meet with the Russian and Chinese leaders to broker peace and halt nuclear proliferation.

EU unveils strategy to boost Arctic presence

EU outlines Arctic strategy to counter geopolitical tensions and climate challenges

This photograph, taken from the Hotel Arctic, shows the port of Ilulissat trapped in ice, in Greenland, on March 19, 2026.

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