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Iran and UAE Sign BRICS Statement Urging War Restraint at Delhi Summit

Iran and the UAE signed a joint BRICS declaration urging restraint in the Middle East war on Saturday, as Pezeshkian met Abu Dhabi's crown prince in Delhi.

Denmark Summons Russian Ambassador After Warship Fires Flares at Helicopter

Denmark accused a Russian warship of firing two emergency flares at its military helicopter over the Baltic Sea on Monday and summoned Moscow's ambassador.

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Mail-In Ballot Rules Before 2026 Midterms

The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected Trump's bid to lift a block on new mail-in voting rules before the 2026 midterm elections.

Iran and Oman Postpone Hormuz Talks With Gulf States Over Yemen

Iran and Oman jointly postponed Strait of Hormuz talks with Gulf states on Monday, citing Yemen conflict events and need for regional consensus.

AI Stocks Fall After Amodei Calls for Development Slowdown

AI-linked stocks fell Monday across Asia, Europe and US premarket after Anthropic chief Dario Amodei called for slower AI development.

Iran and UAE Sign BRICS Statement Urging War Restraint at Delhi Summit

Iran and the UAE signed a joint BRICS declaration urging restraint in the Middle East war on Saturday, as Pezeshkian met Abu Dhabi's crown prince in Delhi.

Vanuatu Ferry Sinks, Killing One and Leaving Over 30 Missing at Sea

The MV Matui ferry sank off Vanuatu in rough seas on Friday, killing one and leaving more than 30 missing as search efforts shift to the south-east coast.

Strategists Tell Australian Campaigners to Stop Calling Hanson a Racist

Progressive strategists tell Australian campaigners to avoid personal attacks on One Nation leader Pauline Hanson before Victoria's November election.

BRICS Adopts New Delhi Declaration, Backs Local-Currency Trade

BRICS nations unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration on Saturday, expanding local-currency trade and criticising unilateral tariffs and sanctions.

Putin Lands in Delhi for BRICS Summit Overshadowed by Iran and Ukraine Wars

Putin and Xi joined Modi in New Delhi on Friday for a BRICS summit shaped by the Ukraine and Middle East wars, as security measures angered residents.

China Tells Manila to ‘Stop Lying’ After Defence Chief Reads Diplomatic Note Aloud

China accused Philippine officials of grandstanding after Manila's defence chief read a Chinese diplomatic note aloud, escalating South China Sea tensions.

Over 5,500 Still Missing in China and Nepal as Flood Toll Passes 1,300

More than 5,500 remain missing in China and Nepal twelve days after floods killed over 1,300, as the UN launches a $50m aid appeal.

India Rejects Hague Ruling Upholding Indus Waters Treaty With Pakistan

India has rejected a Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling that the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan remains binding, reopening a long-running water dispu

US Reopens Talks With Russia’s Siluanov at G20, Angering Europe

Treasury chief Scott Bessent met Russia's Anton Siluanov at G20 talks, telling Moscow no sanctions relief until the Ukraine war ends. Europe objected.

Nepal-Tibet Flood Kills 469, Leaves 39 Australians Missing and Rebuild Nearing $5 Billion

A glacier collapse on the China-Nepal border killed at least 469 people, left 39 Australians missing and could cost $5 billion to rebuild.

Nepal and China Flash Floods Kill 98, Leave 403 Missing

Flash floods and an avalanche in Nepal and China killed at least 98 people and left 403 missing, including 47 Americans, officials said on August 26.

Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back Joint Military Drills With South Korea

President Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, calling them costly and hostile toward North Korea.

Jetstar to Charge Up to $52 for Overhead Baggage in Carry-On Overhaul

Jetstar will charge passengers up to A$52 to use overhead lockers from February 2027, scrapping its 7kg carry-on weight limit in a major rules overhaul.

Search Intensifies for 17 Missing After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sinks Near Spratlys

A multinational rescue by Vietnamese, Philippine and Chinese teams searches for 17 missing crew after the Khoi Nguyen 18 sank near Fiery Cross Reef.

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