Rescuers are searching for a passenger ship that lost contact while traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin in the Java Sea. The vessel, identified as the Virgo Transport 8, was carrying approximately 240 people when communication ceased early Sunday during bad weather. Authorities have evacuated 103 individuals so far, though one person died after being rescued.
Rescuers searched for 140 people from the Virgo Transport 8 after it lost contact early Sunday while traveling between Surabaya and Banjarmasin in bad weather.
A US official announced that direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon scheduled for Rome have been moved to October. The ambassadors will instead meet in Washington to discuss the June framework agreement. Reasons for the delay include Jewish holidays, a Paris conference, and UN General Assembly preparations.
Houthi fighters said they used drones and missiles to strike a military base in southern Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The group stated the attack targeted weapons depots and command centers managing aggression against their nation. Fighting between Houthis and Yemen government forces has intensified recently.
An explosion caused a fire at an EMCO weapons storage facility near Tsareva Livada, Bulgaria, with no reported injuries. Officials confirmed the blaze occurred overnight on Saturday and is the second incident at an EMCO depot in recent weeks. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.
Cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne donated £36 million to Reform UK, matching a previous contribution of the same amount from fellow investor Ben Delo. These combined pledges total £72 million and represent the largest donations ever made to a UK political party within a short timeframe. The funds will be used for campaign activities as the party faces ongoing scrutiny regarding its finances.
Bahrain stated it will not join a planned ministerial gathering in Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz before diplomatic ties with Iran are restored. The kingdom cited recent attacks on its infrastructure and called for free passage without discrimination or fees. Bahrain maintained that dialogue remains a priority but refused to be part of any collective meeting involving Tehran.
During a summit in New Delhi, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on BRICS countries to assist in promoting stability within the Middle East and Gulf region. He stated that the ongoing conflict has caused significant losses for people across the area and does not align with international community interests. The Chinese leader emphasized Beijing's willingness to collaborate with fellow members to help achieve peace between the United States and Iran.
President Donald Trump proposed paying every American adult $5,000 if his party retains control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. The announcement was made during a convention in Dallas where the president addressed the party's strategy for November. Reports indicate the proposal would cost approximately $1.35 trillion and raised immediate questions regarding its legal feasibility.
The BRICS group of eleven nations adopted a joint declaration on Saturday during their annual summit in New Delhi. The statement expresses deep concern over the war and calls for maximum restraint to avoid further aggravating the situation. Leaders emphasized resolving disputes through dialogue, consultation, and diplomacy while noting that the conflict does not serve international community interests.
