U.S. President Joe Biden designated the UAE as a “major defense partner” following a historic meeting between the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the US President at the White House.
China announced the successful launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean, a move likely to heighten concerns about the country's growing nuclear capabilities.
Tens of thousands of people fled southern Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed at least 558 people and injured more than 1,800, marking the deadliest escalation since the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Sweden is set to offer immigrants up to $34,000 to voluntarily return to their home countries starting in 2026, a substantial increase from the current $976 or 10,000 kronor.
United Nations has called for an urgent need to invest in clean air solutions now, as air pollution causes increasing public health, environmental, and economic harms worldwide.
Forbes and Saudi Arabian real estate firm Magnom Properties are set to construct the Forbes International Tower, a $1 billion, 50-story office tower that aims to be the first hydrogen-powered building in the region.
Switzerland announced an impressive $58,000 prize for the most innovative solutions to retrieve the submerged explosives that were discarded into its lakes in the past.
China successfully launched its largest unmanned cargo drone for the first time, laying new milestones for the country's expanding low-altitude economy.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to immediately implement collective-defense commitments under the Mecca Defense Alliance on Oct. 5, including measures to provide and rapidly deploy agreed military forces and capabilities to Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom faces escalating security threats.
