Pakistan, Afghanistan exchange fire along contested Durand Line

Pakistan has claimed responsibility for killing over 200 Taliban fighters in a series of precision strikes along the contested Durand Line.

Trump lands in Tel Aviv as Israeli hostages begin return home

Donald Trump arrives in Israel as the first Israeli hostages are released from Hamas' captivity.

Von der Leyen to confront Hungary’s EU Commissioner over reported espionage attempts in EU institutions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen intends to personally discuss espionage allegations with Hungarian Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi, Commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho said at a press briefing in Brussels on October 10.

South Korean businesses gear up for APEC summit in Gyeongju

As preparations intensify for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, scheduled to take place in Gyeongju from 31 October 28-31, anticipation is growing within South Korea’s business community.

China accuses US of hypocrisy over new tariff threats

A representative from China’s Ministry of Commerce stated that the country was ready to take reciprocal action should the US proceed, emphasising that China remained unshaken by the prospect of renewed trade tensions.

Putin pushes Central Asia for North-South trade corridor steps, analyst notes Kremlin’s “Turkic bloc” anxiety

To Moscow, “the fact that the Turks are united is alarming,” he says.

Iran rejects petrol price hike report after leaked document sparks confusion

The Iranian government denied reports that it planned to raise petrol prices, after a state-affiliated media outlet published and quickly deleted what appeared to be an official document approving such a move.

Pakistan protests India-Afghanistan joint statement

Pakistan contends that the joint statement's reference to Jammu and Kashmir contradicts United Nations Security Council resolutions and undermines the region's disputed status.

North Macedonia heads to local elections amid promises, unfinished projects and city challenges

North Macedonia is in the midst of a pre-election period characterised by a flurry of promises from politicians, ranging from infrastructure investments to tackling environmental issues, as the country prepares for its upcoming local elections.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado awarded 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee honoured Venezuelan democracy activist and opposition firebrand Maria Corina Machado with the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, recognising her unwavering commitment to democratic rights and peaceful resistance.

Belarusian dissident Kolesnikova sends first letter from prison in more than two years

Maria Kolesnikova’s letter shared on Instagram as the Belarusian government seeks to re-establish limited diplomatic channels with Western countries.

Peru removes President Boluarte as crime crisis fuels political upheaval

Peru’s Congress ousted President Dina Boluarte on October 10 in a swift, orchestrated move that revealed more about politicians’ instinct for self-preservation than any real constitutional remedy.

Saudia launches flights from Riyadh to Moscow in boost for Russian tourism

Saudi Arabia's Saudia launches Riyadh-Moscow flights on October 10, joining budget carrier Flynas as Russia welcomed 52,400 Saudi tourists in 2024, five times previous year's level.

Eco Buildings forms Senegal joint venture for 5,000-home first phase as factory mobilisation begins

UPDATE: Tsunami warning issued by Philippines, Indonesia following M7.6 quake

Authorities in The Philippines and Indonesia have issued tsunami warnings after a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines early on October 10.

Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ invests in London’s Gatwick Airport in major European infrastructure deal

Gatwick investment positions Azerbaijan’s sovereign wealth fund as an increasingly active global investor in strategic infrastructure assets.

Baku touts reset in ties after Azerbaijan’s president Aliyev meets Putin in Dushanbe

Russian president detailed causes of Azerbaijan Airlines plane downing over Russian airspace at one-on-one meeting.

Putin calls for Central Asia to boost trade with Russia

With Moscow preoccupied by Ukraine, China has raced ahead in building up commerce and investment with the region. Other powers are also looking for bigger pieces of the pie.

Japan - Korea links under pressure

Takaichi, known for her right of centre leanings on historical and territorial matters, has long taken a hardline stance on Japan’s wartime past and the disputed Dokdo islets as they are known in Korean – Takeshima in Japanese.

US sanctions on Serbian oil company NIS take effect

Sanctions imposed by the United States on Serbia’s sole oil refiner, NIS, took effect on October 9, ending months of postponements and raising fears of fuel shortages and wider economic disruption.