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The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran indefinitely, accusing Iranian forces of firing two ballistic missiles at its territory. Iran denied the allegation, calling it a 'false flag operation' by the US and Israel, as tensions continue to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and keep energy prices elevated.
Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Jamal Musiala has revealed that a temporary, easily treatable neurological condition caused his two collapses in preseason friendlies within a week. He expressed optimism about his recovery and hopes to continue playing, while Bayern's own match report described the incident as a 'knock'.
The United States has criticized Israeli airstrikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase as an 'unnecessary escalation,' while Israel defends the strikes citing alleged Turkish deployment plans. Syria and Turkey deny the claims, and tensions between the regional rivals continue to rise.
Julian Alvarez's future at Atletico Madrid remains unresolved as Arsenal push for a deal, with the striker reportedly softening his stance on a Premier League return while still preferring Barcelona. Elsewhere, Manchester City close in on Ayyoub Bouaddi, Liverpool pursue PSG's Bradley Barcola, and Tottenham advance on Omar Marmoush.
France announced it will expel two Iranian diplomats in the coming days following a July incident involving French embassy staff in Tehran. The move comes amid a diplomatic row, with Iran barring the two French employees from returning and accusing them of violating the Vienna Convention.
Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala has been diagnosed with temporary absence seizures after collapsing on the pitch for the second time in four days, once during a friendly against Heidenheim and previously against RB Leipzig. The 23-year-old insists there is no long-term health risk and remains optimistic with medical support, though a leading neurologist notes the condition could require long-term therapy.
The International Criminal Court has condemned US sanctions on its president and a senior trial lawyer as an attack on the rule of law, while ICC President Tomoko Akane warned of the 'demise of international rule of law'. The measures, tied to ICC investigations involving Israel, drew support for the court from European leaders and the Dutch and German governments.
The United States has imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, sparking condemnation from the ICC, Japan, and European allies. The move is part of a broader campaign against the court, which has also seen Venezuela and Chad announce their withdrawal.
Recent U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Russian President Vladimir Putin could launch a limited attack against a NATO member within the next few years, according to three sources. The scenarios range from cyberattacks to small-scale incursions, with the Baltics and Poland seen as likely targets, while NATO officials remain prepared for any contingency.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an 'economic D-Day' against Iran, vowing to sever Tehran's economic lifelines. Iran has threatened to halt oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and warned of an 'act of war' against supporting nations, escalating tensions.
An 81-year-old man has admitted to the 1994 sexual assault and murder of 24-year-old Amy Lopez of Texas at his trial in Koblenz, Germany. Prosecutors allege he lured Lopez into a fortress room, where he attacked her; DNA evidence linked him to the crime decades later.
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted a video showing a facility he says will be used to hang Palestinian prisoners convicted of terror offenses. The move follows the passage of a controversial law earlier this year and has drawn international criticism.
Representatives of the DRC government and AFC/M23, with international facilitators, met in Switzerland to advance the Doha Framework, agreeing on verification mechanisms, a negotiation roadmap, and reporting standards. Separately, the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes urged the DRC to promptly implement an FDLR disarmament protocol.
US long-term Treasury yields surged to levels not seen in nearly two decades as stalled US-Iran talks and oil price fears compounded fiscal concerns. The 30-year yield touched 5.321%, the highest since 2007, while global bond markets from Japan to Europe also saw sharp moves.
India's 3-1 loss to the Netherlands in the Hockey World Cup Pool E has pushed them to the brink of elimination. Their semifinal hopes now depend on the outcome of the England-Argentina match, while the win secured the Netherlands' semifinal spot.
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart's shares listed on Monday at a 32% premium over the IPO price, with the stock later surging over 36% intraday. The Rs 1,700-crore IPO was subscribed 62.97 times, driven by strong QIB demand, though the listing came in below grey market expectations of a 37% gain.
As the US prepares new economic measures against Iran, its leaders face mounting internal pressures from inflation, unemployment, and disrupted trade. Amid warnings from officials and public figures, the regime balances hardened rhetoric with cautious calls for an end to the war.
Myanmar's military-backed government has verified nearly 309,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh as former residents of Rakhine State, but says repatriation will only proceed once security conditions improve. Analysts argue safe return is further away than ever, while Bangladesh's foreign secretary stresses the need for sustained diplomatic pressure and increased funding.
New Russian legislation restricts consular services for dissidents abroad, while European countries tighten asylum and residency rules. Prominent critic Boris Nadezhdin describes fleeing to Paris.
Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Swansea as Bonnie Tyler's coffin returned home for a service celebrating her life. The singer, who died in July at 75, was remembered with songs, personal anecdotes, and a deep sense of local pride.