International

Macron denounced France’s 'unbridled' protest violence after cost-of-living unrest brought nearly 2,400 arrests, injured police and new Paris clashes, vowing an uncompromising response.

PM Wong will visit Qatar and UAE, marking his first Middle East trip since becoming prime minister.

IMF committee chair says global economy is resilient but complacency is unwarranted, urging fiscal buffers and support for vulnerable groups, as Russia tensions prompted a delegate walkout.

US held second secret talks with Myanmar’s military-backed government in Tokyo, focusing on scams, rare earths, and broader re-engagement.

Russia placed assets of French, German, Swedish and Dutch firms under temporary management before Zelenskiy’s EU summit, citing EU’s Ukraine role; Kremlin calls move reversible.

Trump called Ukraine’s renewed strikes on Russian refineries a “disgrace,” saying they raise global oil prices, after Zelensky ended an energy-site ceasefire.

Trump says the US is talking with Russia and China about denuclearisation after New START expired, and expects China to catch up within five years.

Malaysia's foreign minister says it will use diplomacy and ASEAN, not legal action or diplomatic notes, to address haze with Indonesia, prioritizing public health and bilateral ties.

Musk urged Zelensky to go amid a Starshield slowdown row, blaming US limits; Kyiv doubts US support as Democrats condemn Trump.

US considers using GBU-43/B 'Mother of All Bombs' against Iran if Trump renews war. Officials doubt it can destroy underground nuclear sites; civilian risk.

Australians are buying less fuel after the Iran war raised prices. August diesel sales fell 5.6% and petrol nearly 8%, as drivers cut back and switch to electric or hybrid vehicles.

China and North Korea opened the long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge, linking Dandong and Sinuiju, to boost trade and warming ties.