Full Moon October 2026: Know the best time to witness the day in the US

The Hunter Moon will light up the October sky just days before Halloween. In the US, it's a chance to catch one of the most striking lunar events in autumn.

Israeli forces release Brad Lander with warning after West Bank detention

US congressional candidate Brad Lander was detained in the West Bank while picking olives with Palestinian farmers.&nbsp;

Indian national among injured as drone debris kills two near Saudi oilfield

An Indian and a Pakistani were injured and two foreign nationals killed after intercepted drone debris sparked a fire near Saudi Arabia’s Shaybah oilfield.

UAE nominates official to lead UN

Russia agrees to resume three-way talks on Ukraine war with Kyiv and Washington, Kremlin says

Watch: Trump's favourite Pakistani army chief got cold shoulder from Iran’s most powerful general

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s visit to Tehran has raised questions about Islamabad’s efforts to revive U.S.-Iran peace talks, as Iran reportedly sends mixed signals on negotiations. While President Masoud Pezeshkian welcomed Munir warmly, videos of his meeting with Iranian security official Rezaei showed a more formal and reserved greeting. The diplomatic effort faces another hurdle over Washington’s demand for limits on Iran’s nuclear programme, with Tehran rejecting the prospect of transferring even a small amount of enriched uranium.

IRGC drops bombshell before US midterms: Hormuz now 100% close, missiles more deadly &amp; longer range?

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared the Strait of Hormuz “100% closed” to US warships, Israeli vessels and ships carrying cargo for Israel, while warning that military operations could expand to other parts of the region. IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi claimed Iran’s missiles have become more powerful, precise and difficult to intercept, describing the country’s growing military capabilities as a strategy of permanent deterrence.

What did Trump’s envoy really tell Putin? Russia gives brutal Ukraine, Iran &amp; a China message

Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked US President Donald Trump and envoy Steve Witkoff for their efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the humanitarian toll on both military personnel and civilians. During talks with Witkoff in St Petersburg, Putin also sought an update on discussions in Norway and the escalating situation in the Middle East, particularly around Tehran.

Kaliningrad jet crash: Training gone wrong… or Russia testing readiness for a NATO confrontation?

A Russian Su-30 fighter jet has reportedly crashed in the Kaliningrad region during a training flight, according to Reuters, with the crew ejecting safely and no casualties reported. The incident comes as President Vladimir Putin hosts US envoy Steve Witkoff for high-stakes talks, putting Russia’s military developments and diplomatic efforts in focus.

Zelensky just woke Trump’s most dangerous enemy? What are Ukrainian drones really doing around Iran?

A report by Iran’s Tasnim news agency alleges that Ukrainian drone units are operating in countries surrounding Iran, including claims that thousands of micro-drones have been deployed in northern Iraq. Tehran is reportedly monitoring the alleged activities and weighing a response, amid concerns over possible links to European and NATO interests.