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Last update : 15 October 2026, Thursday / 14:08

Italian premier warns Trump's Russian diesel deal 'very risky'

Giorgia Meloni said the US decision to allow Russian diesel exports risks legitimizing Moscow and providing additional revenues to finance its war machine, urging EU leaders to appoint a unified European negotiator rather than allowing individual member states to pursue separate diplomatic tracks.

15 October 2026

Türkiye

Türkiye condemns Colombia's decision to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Thursday condemned Colombia's decision to relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, stating that the move violates United Nations resolutions and contradicts the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on the occupied city's legal status.

15 October 2026

America

US Treasury fines Bank of America $1.21B over laundering, sanctions

The US Treasury Department announced Tuesday that it has imposed more than $1.21 billion in penalties on Bank of America for violations of anti-money laundering and sanctions laws, citing failures to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions including risks tied to Chinese money laundering networks.

14 October 2026

World

Trump vows further action against Iran at Alaska rally

US President Donald Trump signaled further military action against Iran during a campaign rally in Alaska on Tuesday, telling supporters the administration would 'do a number' on Tehran as reports emerged of discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding potential strikes before the November midterms.

14 October 2026

America

Trump admits US may have gone too far in killing Iranian leaders

US President Donald Trump has suggested that Washington’s campaign against Iran may have eliminated so many senior figures that finding interlocutors has become difficult. Speaking at an election rally in Ohio, Trump claimed that Tehran was facing a leadership vacuum and said that nobody wanted to assume the presidency. His remarks come amid escalating tensions over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the US military campaign.

14 October 2026

World

Trump announces 'massive' oil and gas exploration in Greenland

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that major oil, gas and mineral exploration will begin in Greenland, claiming the Arctic territory holds vast energy reserves and describing it as critical to defending the United States against future attacks amid elevated global energy prices.

14 October 2026

World

Cornell University bans fraternity parties after gang rape lawsuit

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff announced on Tuesday a suspension of all Interfraternity Council parties through the end of the academic year, stating the measures would allow time to review whether Greek life can safely continue after a student alleged she was gang-raped by fraternity members in 2024.

14 October 2026

America

US rejects Iran claim of Hormuz control

US Central Command on Tuesday dismissed assertions by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that Tehran controls the Strait of Hormuz and would sink approaching American warships, declaring that US forces and regional partners maintain full authority over the critical oil passage.

14 October 2026

World

Saudi OpenAI engineer arrested over 'covert recording device'

Abdulrahman Alfozan faces federal charges of intercepting oral communications after allegedly planting a recording device in a confidential meeting room at the artificial intelligence company's San Francisco headquarters, with investigators also discovering a second device in his bag and chatbot queries from his spouse about concealing recorders.

14 October 2026

America

Trump and Netanyahu weighed new Iran strikes ahead of polls: Report

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed launching major military operations against Iran ahead of upcoming elections in both countries, according to sources familiar with the matter, even as the White House publicly denied any plans to resume hostilities before November's midterm elections.

14 October 2026

America

Trump says Houthis 'behaving very badly' amid attacks on Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday denounced sustained attacks by Yemen's Houthis against Saudi Arabia and warned the group was acting "very badly," suggesting potential military action while accusing Tehran of orchestrating the violence to drive up global oil prices ahead of American elections.

13 October 2026

Middle East

IRGC Navy commander threatens to sink US warships in Hormuz

Rear Admiral Ali Azmaei said Iranian forces are "counting down" for an encounter with US vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to sink any American warships that approach the strategic waterway while claiming that Washington's $13 billion aircraft carriers "do not dare" enter the region.

13 October 2026

World

Zelenskyy says partners gave no early warning on Kyiv strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country received no advance intelligence from Western partners before overnight Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, warning that early warning systems remain essential for protecting civilian lives amid ongoing energy ceasefire violations.

13 October 2026

America

US and UK vow to safeguard Hormuz transit, hold Iran to account

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on Monday reiterated their shared commitment to safeguarding transit in the Strait of Hormuz and holding Iran accountable for its actions, while also discussing efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war through a negotiated settlement, according to the State Department.

13 October 2026

America

Trump says Putin, Zelenskyy must end 'ridiculous war'

US President Donald Trump on Monday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reach an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, claiming both sides had agreed to an energy ceasefire because he demanded it and citing heavy monthly casualties.

13 October 2026

World

Trump says he may meet Kim Jong Un during Asia trip

US President Donald Trump said Monday he may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming trip to Asia for regional summits, signaling a potential return to the direct diplomacy the two leaders previously pursued during Trump's first term in office as they sought to address Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program.

13 October 2026

World

6.1-magnitude quake hits Panama, no casualties reported

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck western Panama on Monday, with the epicenter located 18 kilometers west of Rio Grande and approximately 300 kilometers from Panama City, according to the US Geological Survey, though the country's civil protection agency confirmed in initial assessments that no casualties or property damage occurred.

13 October 2026

America

Lula supporters rally in Rio as Bolsonaro campaigns for Brazil runoff

Supporters of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gathered Monday along Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro to back his reelection bid, as rival Flavio Bolsonaro held separate campaign events ahead of the Oct. 25 presidential runoff following a tight first round that saw neither candidate secure an outright majority.

13 October 2026

America

Trump says China, Russia not aiding Iran in conflict

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he does not believe China and Russia are providing military assistance to Iran, writing on Truth Social that both powers have too much to lose by intervening in the war that has closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz since February.

13 October 2026

America

Ilhan Omar slams home raid as attempt to target political enemies

Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar accused the Trump administration of attempting to intimidate political opponents after federal agents executed a court-approved search warrant at her Washington residence, describing the operation as an unprecedented weaponization of federal law enforcement.

12 October 2026

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