AFP

Turkey has joined Spain, Italy and Greece in monitoring the flotilla, which was sailing east across the Mediterranean Sea on Monday despite warnings from Israel to stop the mission.

Eight Arab or Muslim-majority nations said in a joint statement that they "welcome the role of the American president and his sincere efforts aimed at ending the war in Gaza".

President Donald Trump announced a 20-point proposal on September 29, 2025, at the White House alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding Hamas release all hostages within 72 hours, fully disarm, and demilitarize Gaza under international oversight

Adams's dropping out leaves the field open for a battle between Mamdani, 33, and fellow Democrat Andrew Cuomo, 67, who is running as an independent after being beaten in the Democratic primary.

In Mumbai, Asia’s largest slum is being redeveloped, effectively putting the historic community up for sale. Critics argue the project prioritizes real estate profits over the lives and livelihoods of Dharavi’s long-time residents.

According to diplomats, broad UN sanctions on Iran are expected to be reinstated, despite a last-minute bid by China and Russia on Friday to postpone the move and allow more negotiations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to deliver a defiant message to the UN on Friday against a Palestinian state, but faces rare pressure from US President Donald Trump who seeks a deal on Gaza.

At least five killed and dozens injured as Ladakh protests over statehood turn violent. Locals call for autonomy and constitutional protections, highlighting long-standing frustrations under Union Territory governance.