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Houthis Strike Two Saudi Airports as Yemen Fighting Escalates Toward Energy Routes
October 6, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels damaged two airports in southern Saudi Arabia near the border with Yemen on Monday evening, Saudi authorities said,…
Francis Halzen Wins Nobel Physics Prize for IceCube Neutrino Discoveries
October 6, 2026
Francis Halzen’s Nobel-winning IceCube work uses Antarctic ice to detect rare neutrino interactions and investigate distant cosmic sources.
World Bank Raises South Asia’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 6.9%
October 6, 2026
The World Bank raised its 2026 growth forecast for South Asia to 6.9%, citing stronger-than-expected activity while warning that energy shocks, extreme weather and global uncertainty remain risks.
Guterres Meets Ishaq Dar in Islamabad as Pakistan Visit Begins
October 6, 2026
Guterres and Ishaq Dar discussed regional security and Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in Islamabad as the UN chief began his October 6–8 visit.
Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia Move to Implement Makkah Alliance Collective Defense
October 5, 2026
Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia say they will move to practical implementation of collective-defense commitments and prepare agreed forces and capabilities for rapid deployment in the kingdom.
ICC Unseals Arrest Warrants for Taliban Leaders Over Alleged Gender Persecution
October 5, 2026
The International Criminal Court has unsealed four arrest warrants in its Afghanistan investigation, including warrants against two Taliban education officials, over alleged crimes against humanity involving gender-based persecution.
Three American WWII Veterans, Ages 100 to 102, Honored by Belgium’s King Philippe
October 5, 2026
Frank Stellar, Truman Christian and Russell Sattazahn were honored at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Belgium.
Shehbaz Offers PTI Talks if Long March Ends as Punjab Tightens Restrictions
October 5, 2026
Shehbaz Sharif conditions talks on ending PTI’s march, while Punjab restricts gatherings and the procession’s next stages remain planned.
White House Monitoring Suspected Plague Outbreak in Russia After Lab Worker’s Death
October 5, 2026
WASHINGTON — The White House is monitoring reports of a suspected plague case in Russia after a laboratory worker died in Siberia, an administration official told Axios. “The…
Afghan Foreign Minister Calls for Dialogue With Pakistan as Tensions Rise
October 5, 2026
Amir Khan Muttaqi said disputes with Pakistan can be resolved diplomatically while accusing Islamabad of relying on military pressure. Pakistan says it supports dialogue but demands action against…
Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to Three Scientists for Optogenetics, a Technique That Lets Researchers Control Brain Cells With Light
October 5, 2026
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels — the foundation…
PTI Long March Reaches Mattani, Heads Toward Khyber as Islamabad Standoff Continues
October 5, 2026
UPDATED OCT. 6: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s long march reached Mattani on the outskirts of Peshawar on Tuesday after moving from Kohat. PTI officials said the convoy would spend the…
Brazil Heads to Runoff After Flávio Bolsonaro Stuns Lula in First Round
October 5, 2026
BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil’s presidential election is heading to a runoff after a surprise first-round victory for right-wing Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump,…
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Six After Air Ambulance Disappears Off Nantucket
October 4, 2026
The Coast Guard suspended its 66-hour search for six people aboard the missing Gulfstream G100 after crews found aircraft debris south of Nantucket.
Russian Drone Slams Kyiv’s Northern Bridge Again as Germany’s Merz Arrives on Surprise Visit
October 4, 2026
A Russian drone hit Kyiv's Northern Bridge on Sunday morning, just after Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived by train for an unannounced visit; two people were injured.
About 1 in 8 Cancers Worldwide Tied to Infections, Major Study Finds
October 4, 2026
LYON, France — About one in eight new cancer cases worldwide — an estimated 2.3 million cases in 2024 — can be attributed to infections, according to a…
Brazil Votes in High-Stakes Presidential Election Pitting Lula Against Bolsonaro’s Son
October 4, 2026
BRASILIA — Brazilians voted Sunday in a presidential election pitting 80-year-old incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of jailed former president…
PTI’s Islamabad Long March Proceeds as Government Talks End in Deadlock
October 4, 2026
ISLAMABAD — A second round of talks between Pakistan’s government and the opposition ended in deadlock in the early hours of Sunday, with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) saying…
Bangladesh Floods Kill at Least 51 as More Than a Million Are Affected
October 4, 2026
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Monsoon floods and landslides have killed at least 51 people and affected more than one million people across Bangladesh, according to the country’s Ministry of…
France’s School Protests Spiral Into ‘Urban Violence’ as Government Sends in Riot Police
October 3, 2026
PARIS — A wave of high school protests that began over teacher shortages and overcrowded classrooms has spiraled into nationwide unrest that France’s government now calls “urban violence,”…