Russia offers to help ease Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
Russia's envoy said Moscow is ready to help ease Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions; Pakistan wants verifiable Taliban action against terrorists.
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Houthi missile strike kills 58 at Yemen government training camp
A Houthi missile attack killed 58 people at a government training camp in Shabwa, the governor said, as the group fired four more ballistic missiles at Marib.
Brent crude holds near five-month high on Houthi attacks
Brent crude rose to about $110 a barrel, near a five-month high, on Houthi attacks on Saudi targets, while the PSX edged up on buying in oil, cement and banks.
Rubio heads to India seeking to seal long-delayed trade deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Mumbai and Jamnagar to push a trade deal, days after Trump waived tariffs over India's purchases of Russian oil.
France extends curfews after its worst riots in years
France will impose new curfews where needed after its worst riots in years, as Iran war fuel prices feed protests and far-right gains across Europe.
Zelensky heads to Norway for peace talks with Witkoff
Zelensky is due in Oslo for talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff and Nordic leaders, after Russia's widest air attack in months cut power to over 500,000 homes.
Trump's approval falls to record low of 31% before US midterms
A Reuters/Ipsos poll put Trump's approval at a record low of 31%, with Democrats 12 points ahead, as he warned Kansans the US would 'burn' like France.
Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in separation referendum
Albertans voted to stay in Canada in the province's first separation referendum, with 76% backing remain when CBC called it, a win for PM Mark Carney.
Declared dead: Indian voters fight to get back on electoral rolls
India's voter roll revision has removed 130 million names, and living voters marked as dead are struggling through months of hearings to get their votes back.
WFP cuts Gaza food aid by a third as funding runs short
The World Food Programme will help 1.1 million people in Gaza instead of 1.6 million, with winter near and most of the displaced population relying on aid.
Kenyan court to rule on cult leader accused of killing 191 children
Preacher Paul Mackenzie and 29 followers face a murder verdict over the deaths of 191 children in Shakahola forest, where more than 400 bodies were found.
France reels after riots as Macron vows to punish looters
About 2,400 people were arrested after cost-of-living protests turned violent in France. The prime minister holds a crisis cabinet as Macron faces criticism.
Alberta votes on whether to start a path to leaving Canada
Alberta decides on Monday whether to pursue a binding independence referendum. Polls show under a quarter back leaving, but turnout is the unknown, AFP reports.