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UAE honors Captain Machchhar for bravery during flydubai cockpit attack
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has bestowed the First-Class Order of Zayed II on Captain Smit Machchhar and the crew of flydubai Flight FZ1073.
Israel elections: Exit polls suggest tie between Netanyahu, Eisenkot blocs
Israel's parliamentary election appeared to have delivered no clear winner.
Israel: Netanyahu accuses Arab parties of manipulating elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Arab parties of attempting to manipulate the elections.
Egypt's military support for Saudi a 'declaration of war': Houthis
Tensions have escalated in the Gulf region after Egypt's parliament approved military support for Saudi Arabia to defend against attacks by Yemen's Houthi forces.
Unexploded WWI bombs found in Italy as glaciers melt
A large number of World War I-era unexploded bombs have been discovered in the Dolomites, Italy.
'Maxxing' chosen as Dictionary.com's word of the year
Dictionary.com has chosen "maxxing" as its Word of the Year for 2026.
UN panel accuses Russia of war crimes in Ukraine
An independent United Nations panel has accused Russia of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity by deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
Germany: BMW mows down people, many injured
A BMW car was deliberately driven into a crowd in Neustadt am Rübenberge, northern Germany, just before midnight on Monday.
Russia halts Kherson strikes as Melania Trump brokers local ceasefire
Russia has suspended its strikes on Ukraine's Kherson province as a localized ceasefire takes effect.
'Really, really upset...': Meghan Markle leaves UK amid father's investigation
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly left the UK with their children, Prince Archie (7) and Princess Lilibet (5).
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro ordered to surrender passports after election defeat
Far-right senator Flavio Bolsonaro has been barred from leaving Brazil and ordered to surrender his passports, just hours after he was defeated in the presidential election against leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Saudi Arabia offered $1B to Houthis for Iran-brokered ceasefire: Report
Saudi Arabia reportedly offered Yemen's Houthi group $1 billion through an Iran-brokered deal, Israeli media reported.
Former Miss Switzerland alleges Trump raped her in 1993
Former Miss Switzerland Beatrice Keul has alleged that President Donald Trump raped her at the Plaza Hotel in New York City in November 1993.
First Israeli polls since Gaza war today; What's at stake
Israel is heading to the polls to elect its 26th Knesset, the first since the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack, successive multi-front wars, deepening political polarization and growing international isolation.
Vance blames 'tin-pot dictators' for fuel prices, critics reference Trump
United States Vice President JD Vance has sparked controversy after his recent comments on rising fuel prices.
UNSC reforms: India reiterates call for expanding veto power
India has reiterated its call for comprehensive reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Trump alleges Brazil election 'rigged' after Lula's 4th-term win
United States President Donald Trump has alleged that Brazil's recent presidential election was "rigged."
Saudi coalition destroys Houthi missile launchers after Riyadh attack
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has destroyed four ballistic missile launchers, a depot, and tunnels belonging to the Iran-backed Houthi group, AFP reported.
Thailand: Flash floods hit popular tourist destination Phuket
Phuket, Thailand's popular tourist destination, was hit by flash floods on Monday after a night of heavy rainfall.
Union minister Goyal praises Indian diaspora's conduct in Europe
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has praised the Indian diaspora for their peaceful conduct.
Meghan's father moved to Philippines because '12-year-olds are legal there'?
Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle, has been accused of child sex abuse.
Canada making $90B per year off US, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has accused Canada of exploiting the United States through trade imbalances.
Strait of Hormuz: Ship attacks hit record high in October
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil trade, has witnessed a record number of attacks on commercial shipping vessels in October.
Serbia's Vucic concedes defeat in snap parliamentary elections
Serbia's long-time leader Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat in the snap parliamentary elections.
Lula wins 4th term as Brazil president, defeats Bolsonaro
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known popularly as Lula, has won a fourth presidential term in Brazil, defeating conservative candidate Flavio Bolsonaro.
Is free movement between UK and EU possible again?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed his willingness to engage in an "honest discussion" about the possibility of reinstating free movement between the UK and European Union.
Protests grip Europe over cost of living, political accountability
Europe witnessed a weekend of protests over the cost of living, housing, education, pensions, corruption, and political accountability.
Iran claims shooting down US drone over Bandar Abbas
Iran's military has claimed to have shot down a United States LUCAS drone over Bandar Abbas, a port city near the Strait of Hormuz.
Brazil votes in presidential runoff pitting Lula against Bolsonaro
Brazilians are set to vote on Sunday in a closely contested presidential runoff.
Israel elections: Who is Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu's biggest challenger?
Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli army chief, is emerging as a major contender against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming elections on October 27.
US military strike on Iran possible today: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of a military strike on Iran as early as Sunday.
Shrapnel from Yemen's Houthi missiles fell in Mecca, Medina regions
Saudi Arabia's civil defense agency has reported that shrapnel from intercepted missiles fell in the Mecca and Medina regions. The missiles were launched by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Over 400,000 people protest in France against rising living costs
France witnessed massive protests on Saturday as over 400,000 people took to the streets. The demonstrations were sparked by issues of school underfunding and rising living costs.
'Starlink shouldn't be...to kill people': Musk amid Ukraine war
Elon Musk confirmed that his company, SpaceX, reduced the speed of its Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine.
Video: Mid-air collision of Philippine military planes kills 4 pilots
A tragic accident occurred at the Fernando Air Base in the Philippines on Friday afternoon when two SF-260 single-propeller military planes collided mid-air during a training exercise.
Italy braces for protests against rising cost of living
Italy has ramped up security in major cities ahead of nationwide protests over the rising cost of living.
1 dead, 350 injured as Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan
Typhoon Champi wreaked havoc in Taiwan, killing one and injuring 350 people. The storm's strong winds and rains continued overnight from Friday into Saturday morning.
Meghan Markle 'relieved' as father's child pornography allegations get investigated
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is "relieved" by news of a reported investigation into child pornography allegations against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr.
Trump claims he prevented India-Pakistan war by threatening 250% tariffs
United States President Donald Trump has again claimed he played a key role in preventing a war between India and Pakistan in 2025.
Most-wanted Haryana gangster arrested in US: Report
Haryana gangster Himanshu Bhau, one of India's most-wanted criminals, has reportedly been arrested in the United States by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), according to information available to India Today.