“Conversations in Atlanta will provide an opportunity to discuss energy and supply chain challenges as well as identify ways to collectively address the impact of geopolitical tensions on economic security,” a U.S. State Department official said

Greek authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with a deadly explosion in Athens, which resulted from stolen copper gas pipes. The blast claimed six lives, including four Americans.

The Republic of Cyprus has reiterated its position that the 2019 Turkey-Libya MoU on maritime delimitation is “null and void”.

Speaking during a UN Security Council open debate on emerging technologies and maritime security, Cyprus’ representative Maria Michail said “this purported agreement is null and void, does not comply with international law and, in particular, the rules pertaining to the conclusion of treaties as well as UNCLOS.”

“Geography cannot be changed, nor can the sovereign rights of states be disregarded through arbitrary maritime delimitations,” she said.

Michail added that “article 121 of UNCLOS clearly establishes the regime of islands and their entitlement to maritime zones.”

She stressed that the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea is fundamental to maritime security, legal certainty and the peaceful settlement of disputes, adding that its provisions reflecting customary international law are binding upon all states.

“The Mediterranean is our common sea. Its security and stability depend on good neighbourly relations grounded on respect for international law and the sovereign rights of all coastal states,” she said.

Addressing the main theme of the debate, she reaffirmed Cyprus’ position that “technological progress must remain anchored in international law”, particularly the UN Charter and UNCLOS.

A student pilot from the UK is among three people killed following a mid-air collision between two helicopters in Oregon

The trial was a test for the continued viability of Roundup lawsuits after a Supreme Court ruling in Bayer's favor limited the legal claims that plaintiffs can bring

The trial was a test for the continued viability of Roundup lawsuits after a Supreme Court ruling in Bayer's favor limited the legal claims that plaintiffs can bring

The trial was a test for the continued viability of Roundup lawsuits after a Supreme Court ruling in Bayer's favor limited the legal claims that plaintiffs can bring

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Anthony Pollio was described by his father as a "fearless" 33-year-old who loved animals and was an experienced hiker who often visited national parks

The children survived an epic and traumatising challenge in some of the most challenging conditions on the planet. They were miraculously rescued within an inch of their lives.

South Korea will file criminal complaints against students caught cheating on a national university entrance exam with smart glasses and toughen penalties for their use, a government official has said.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has issued a precautionary recall for four varieties of Bomberry chocolate-covered fruit products, identifying a potential risk of metal contamination. This regulatory action directly impacts consumer access to these specific items, altering their availability in retail channels and defining a clear eligibility criterion for whom should cease consumption immediately: any individual in possession of the affected stock. The affected products are specifically identified by brand, content, weight, and flavour profile. These include the Bomberry Natural Blueberries + Belgian Chocolate (150g) in Dark Chocolate and White & Milk Chocolate flavours, as well as the Bomberry Natural Raspberries + Belgian Chocolate (150g) in White & Dark Chocolate and White & Milk Chocolate flavours. A critical eligibility condition for this recall is the production origin and expiration date; all units involved originated from Australia and carry "best before” dates on or before January 20, 2028. This temporal boundary ensures that only batches from the potentially compromised manufacturing window are targeted, distinguishing them from other stock that may still be on shelves but falls outside the risk profile. The institutional mechanism driving this action is the coordination between national food safety bodies. The SFA directed the local importer, Little Farms, to execute the recall as a direct response to a prior recall issued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand. This cross-border regulatory alignment serves as the evidence-based justification for the local suspension of sales. By anchoring the decision to an international safety standard violation, the SFA establishes a formal service mechanism for consumer protection, shifting the responsibility from individual risk assessment to institutional mandate.

OpenAI said the update is part of its AI alignment efforts to help models apply human values in unfamiliar situations, while remaining subject to human oversight.

It was installed with the assistance of the Consulate General of India in Seattle and technical support from the Indian-American community in North Dakota and the North Dakota Trade Office, according...

Saudi Arabia has reported Houthi missiles fired in the regions of Mecca several times, with the group denying it fired towards the holy city.

After rejecting the transfer of two MiG-29 jets to Ukraine, Poland said it will soon send two more aircraft as part of a new military aid package worth about €50 million (£43 million).

Dariusz Łukowski, director of strategy and defense planning at Poland’s Ministry of National Defense, told the Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita that the decision had already been made.

“In the near future. The decision has been made, and these two MiG-29s will be transferred,” he said.

One of the jets has reached the end of its service life and is likely to be used for spare parts. The other is still airworthy. Deputy Defense Minister Paweł Zalewski later confirmed that Poland has signed an agreement for the two aircraft.

The wider package is expected to include 155mm and 152mm artillery ammunition, 20mm rounds for the multi-barrel guns on F-16 fighter jets, and missiles for Piorun man-portable air defense systems.

Poland’s defense ministry said it is preparing aid that includes equipment its armed forces are retiring because it has reached the end of its useful life.

“Equipment that will no longer be used by the Polish military, but may still be useful in Ukraine,” the ministry stated. It added that the scale of support depends on Poland’s security needs and the resources of its armed forces.

Poland-Ukraine Tensions

Earlier, as EurAsian Times reported, Ukrainian President Zelensky infuriated Poland by naming a military unit after the nationalist Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group involved in the massacres of Polish people during World War II.

Poland’s nationalist President Karol Nawrocki responded by stripping Zelensky of the country’s highest honor, the Order of the White Eagle, prompting several top Ukrainian officials, including Sybiha, to return their Polish awards.

“Therefore, in light of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s consent to name one of the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ‘Heroes of the UPA,’ and after consulting with the Chapter, I have decided to revoke the Order of the White Eagle from the President of Ukraine,” the Polish President Nawrocki said in his statement.

After meeting Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, Nawrocki’s political opponent from the ruling party, Sybiha said that he “proposed a package of anti-crisis steps.”

He added that the proposals call for facilitating talks between historians and inviting religious leaders from both nations to engage in dialogue.

“I reaffirmed… that the Ukrainian military’s choice of unit name carried no anti-Polish intent,” he said.

The Polish foreign ministry said, “The ministers underlined their common commitment to develop tools for historical dialogue.” They agreed that “de-escalating tensions” and economic cooperation were essential “to fully exploit the potential of the Polish-Ukrainian partnership.”

During World War I, Germany’s aggression led traditional rivals France and Britain to set aside their differences and unite against Hitler-led Germany. In World War -2 the menace of Nazi Germany drove even the ideologically opposed United States and Soviet Union into an uneasy wartime alliance.

Something similar is happening between Poland and Ukraine. Russia’s invasion has compelled the two neighbors, whose relationship has historically been marked by deep mistrust and conflict, to cooperate closely in the face of a shared threat.

Interestingly, Poland has now emerged as one of Ukraine’s strongest supporters.

Why Poland Rejected MiG-29s For Ukraine

On July 1, Poland announced it won’t transfer additional MiG-29 jets to Ukraine because Kyiv did not provide information on drone production technology.

Poland was one of the first countries to donate fighter jets to Ukraine.

In March 2023, Poland donated 14 MiG-29 Fulcrums to Ukraine.

“I proposed what I believe was a very partnership-based approach. MiGs in exchange for drones. The Ukrainians initially agreed, but they did not honor this arrangement, so there will be no MiGs for Ukraine because Poland does not have drones or the capability to use them,” Polish defense minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz told the Polish Polsat News outlet.

Poland’s decision to withhold the transfer came after Kyiv reportedly backed out of an agreement to share drone technology.

Nawrocki went further, saying that Poland will not support Ukraine’s membership in the European Union. The decision was taken after Zelensky named a military unit after an army battalion that took part in the massacres of Poles during the Second World War.

Poland’s decision to transfer two more MiG-29 jets—despite initial refusals, stalled technology deals, and historical tensions—highlights a familiar wartime logic. Just as Germany once pushed France and Britain, and later the US and the USSR, into uneasy alliances, Russia’s invasion has brought together Poland and Ukraine to keep Moscow at bay.

By ET Online Desk

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US President Donald Trump is scrapping two of his last midterm election rallies, his Republican Party said Thursday, as the 80-year-old leader lashed out at a reporter who asked if he was “sick of travelling”.

“You’re sick to ask that question. You are sick,” Trump told the reporter after returning to Washington from a campaign trip to South Carolina.

“I feel perfect. You are disgusting. Put yourself in shape, you look like hell.”

Trump told reporters he did not “feel like I have to go to Kansas,” a Midwestern state where Senator Roger Marshall, a fellow Republican, is in an unexpectedly competitive race with Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton.

“He is doing very well,” Trump said of Marshall.

“We are going to have a strong Tuesday night.”

Later on Thursday, the Republican National Committee said in a statement that it would also cancel a planned rally in Iowa, home to several competitive congressional races.

Instead of the events in Kansas and Iowa, Trump will hold a “large number” of virtual “telerallies” in a series of states, the Republican National Committee said.

The canceled in-person rallies were set for Salina, Kansas, on Saturday, and Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday.

Republicans are fighting to keep control of Congress in the November 3 midterms. Trump has urged the party to “pretend I’m on the ballot” to maximise turnout despite his poor approval ratings.

“With Republicans in a strong position in Kansas and Iowa, previously planned in-person rallies in those states will no longer take place as scheduled,” the RNC statement said.

The president is still expected to travel to rallies in several states before Tuesday’s election. Trump’s final election rally is now set to be in Florida on Friday.

Despite being the oldest elected president in US history, Trump has kept up a gruelling schedule of near-daily rallies throughout October to help Republicans in the midterms.

Since October 1, Trump has hosted 25 rallies in 19 states, often speaking for his party in rural areas of Republican-friendly states. Tuesday’s midterm elections will determine whether Republicans retain narrow control of the US Senate and House of Representatives.

MAGA Inc, a campaign funding group aligned with Trump, said on Thursday it would host a series of “tele-rallies” with the president in at least 19 states, including Kansas and Iowa, before Election Day.

Trump has noted that his recent series of more than hour-long campaign speeches has been challenging. Sounding hoarse in Mississippi on Monday, Trump said, “God didn’t make your vocal cords to do a rally every day.”

On Thursday, after campaigning for Senator Darline Graham in South Carolina, Trump ridiculed a Reuters reporter who asked how he felt after weeks of rallies and whether he was sick of travelling.

“You’ve been following me for two weeks,” Trump said before boarding his motorcade back to the White House.

“I feel perfect.”

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a policy change that will allow small compounding pharmacies to manufacture six specific peptides without facing federal enforcement action. While these substances have long been promoted for wellness and various medical conditions, they have not undergone the Food and Drug Administration's standard approval process and were previously restricted to the gray market. This shift creates a new legal pathway for access, though industry leaders warn that supply constraints will likely limit availability. The policy relies on the concept of enforcement discretion. Rather than changing the legal status of the peptides, the administration stated it will not pursue enforcement actions against 503A compounding pharmacies that produce them. This distinction is critical: 503A pharmacies are small-scale operations that must verify the quality of their active ingredients, whereas 503B outsourcing facilities, which produce higher volumes, are explicitly excluded from this allowance. By targeting smaller producers, the HHS aims to steer patients away from illicit "research-use-only" peptides sold online by unverified overseas suppliers. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that can exert powerful effects in the body. The six peptides covered by the new policy include BPC-157, Epitalon, KPV, MOTS-c, Semax, and TB-500. Their proposed uses range from treating ulcerative colitis and insomnia to aiding wound healing and managing migraine headaches. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal supporter of peptide therapy, has personally used some of these compounds. However, the scientific evidence regarding their safety and efficacy remains sparse, and they have not been reviewed for rigorous drug approval.

Air Force Flight Lieutenant K.M. Tahsif Souri reportedly filmed a video showing deposed P.M. Sheikh Hasina leaving Bangladesh in an Air Force aircraft on August 5, 2024, according to local media