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Over 200 arrested in Germany after violence erupts following Gen Z protests

01 Nov 2026 | 4:51 PM

Berlin, Nov 1 (UNI) More than 200 people were arrested in Germany after violent clashes broke out in several cities following largely peaceful Generation Z demonstrations demanding increased education funding, better social policies and relief from rising living costs.

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Israel completes preparations for possible renewed conflict with Iran: Report

01 Nov 2026 | 4:09 PM

Tel Aviv, Nov 1 (UNI) Israel has completed military preparations for a possible renewed confrontation with Iran as the head of US Central Command has presented President Donald Trump with options for resuming attacks, Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported.

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G20 foreign ministers end meeting without joint communique amid geopolitical divisions

01 Nov 2026 | 4:06 PM

Atlanta, Nov1 (UNI) Group of 20 foreign ministers ended a two-day meeting in Atlanta on Saturday without issuing a joint communique, highlighting deep divisions over geopolitical conflicts, energy security and global trade as tensions surrounding Ukraine and the US-Iran conflict continued to weigh on the international economy.

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G20 foreign ministers end meeting without joint communique amid geopolitical divisions

01 Nov 2026 | 4:04 PM

Atlanta, Oct. 31 (UNI) Group of 20 foreign ministers ended a two-day meeting in Atlanta on Saturday without issuing a joint communique, highlighting deep divisions over geopolitical conflicts, energy security and global trade as tensions surrounding Ukraine and the US-Iran conflict continued to weigh on the international economy.

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Iran openly targeting commercial ships, threatening global energy security: Rubio

01 Nov 2026 | 1:53 PM

Atlanta, October 31 (UNI) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio launched a scathing attack on Iran, accusing the regime of deliberately targeting commercial shipping and threatening the energy infrastructure of neighbouring countries, while warning that Tehran's nuclear ambitions pose a grave danger to regional and global security.
Rubio said Iran has turned attacks on civilian commercial vessels into an instrument of state policy, creating a dangerous situation for international shipping and the global economy.

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Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez facing mounting public pressure on railway security amid 3rd day of mourning train crash at Urda

01 Nov 2026 | 12:07 AM

Madrid, Oct 31 (UNI) As Spain observed its third day of national mourning today following the deadly train collision near Urda, in Toledo, which claimed over 69 lives, the country's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been facing mounting pressure over railway safety and the failing public confidence in the country's rail network.

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Zelensky welcomes sale of US Patriot missiles though warns delivery could take years

31 Oct 2026 | 10:33 PM

Kyiv, Oct 31 (UNI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed Washington’s approval of a $2.1bn (£1.6bn) sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 interceptor missiles to Kyiv, but warned that deliveries could take several years despite his country's urgent need to strengthen its air defences ahead of winter.

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Mojtaba Khamenei orders Iranian military to enact immediate retaliation against renewed US attacks

31 Oct 2026 | 8:41 PM

Tehran, Oct 31 (UNI) Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has told the country's top military commanders that any renewed US or Israeli attack must be met with an immediate response without geographical restrictions, according to a statement from his office today.

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Over 42 ready-made garment factories in Bangladesh suspend operations amid protests over wages

31 Oct 2026 | 6:44 PM

Dhaka, Oct 31 (UNI) At least 42 ready-made garment factories in the Bangladeshi cities of Ashulia, Gazipur and Mirpur suspended operations on Saturday amid protests over wages, vandalism and clashes between workers and police, as the government promised to announce a minimum wage board on Sunday.

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North Korean hackers suspected of $6.3bn Binance cryptocurrency heist

31 Oct 2026 | 5:57 PM

Pyongyang, Oct 31 (UNI) The suspected North Korean hackers behind the $6.3bn theft from cryptocurrency exchange Binance appear to have combined established hacking techniques with unprecedented speed and automation, raising concerns that artificial intelligence could further strengthen Pyongyang's cyber operations.

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Qatari mediators hold marathon talks in Iran to restart negotiations ahead of midterms

31 Oct 2026 | 5:52 PM

Doha/Tehran, Oct 31 (UNI) Qatari mediators held more than 12 hours of talks in Tehran in an effort to secure an agreement to restart direct negotiations between the US and Iran and avert a possible military escalation after the US midterm elections, diplomatic sources said.

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US delegation expected in Doha for direct talks with Iran after reported breakthrough

31 Oct 2026 | 5:38 PM

Doha, Oct31 (UNI) A US delegation is expected to join Iranian officials for direct talks in Qatar's capital, Doha, following reported progress in indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran, the Qatari newspaper Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported on Saturday.

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Polish president turns back from Senegal as court row sparks protests in Warsaw

31 Oct 2026 | 4:09 PM

Warsaw, Oct31 (UNI) Polish President Karol Nawrocki cut short his official trip to Senegal and returned to Warsaw on Friday after a dispute over the suspension of the head of the country's Constitutional Tribunal triggered protests and heightened political tensions.

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Trump says US has 'time on its side' as Iran war drags on, rules out hurry for peace deal

31 Oct 2026 | 2:09 PM

Washington, Oct 31 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said Washington is in no hurry to end its war with Iran, describing the conflict as "not a typical war" and claiming the United States has time on its side despite months of hostilities and repeated diplomatic efforts to secure a lasting settlement.

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US, Japan, South Korea agree on Arctic-Pacific cooperation, reaffirm commitment to North Korea denuclearization

31 Oct 2026 | 2:06 PM

Atlanta, Oct 31 (UNI) The United States, Japan and South Korea agreed to explore maritime and economic cooperation in the Pacific Arctic, while reaffirming their commitment to the denuclearization of North Korea.

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