Ukraine says it will stop refinery strikes if Russia halts energy attacks
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Sunday that Kyiv is prepared to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries provided Moscow stops striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
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Yemeni army launches airstrikes on Houthi positions in Taiz province
The Yemeni army stated it conducted airstrikes against Houthi targets in the southwestern city of Taiz on Monday, 12 October 2026.
China sanctions Paraguayan and Belizean ministers over Taiwan diplomatic ties
Chinese officials announced sanctions against a Paraguayan communications minister and a Belizean foreign minister on Monday regarding their nations' connections with Taiwan.
AirAsia founder denies state bailout talks despite insider claims of government discussions
AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes denied requests for financial assistance after reports emerged that Malaysian officials discussed potential funding support during meetings in late September.
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles off east coast Monday
South Korea's military confirmed that North Korea launched several ballistic missiles from the Pyongyang area on Monday.
Iran says US response to Hormuz proposal is insufficient
Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei stated in Dubai that the United States response to Tehran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz was inadequate.
Trump announces energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine while strikes continue
US President Donald Trump declared an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated he learned of the claim through media reports after Russian attacks on power plants persisted.
At least 139 migrants die after boat capsizes off Djibouti
A United Nations agency says at least 139 migrants died and dozens are missing after a boat carrying them from Djibouti to Yemen capsized on the night of October 8-9.
Israeli Democrats leader calls killing of Ali Khamenei a mistake
Yair Golan, head of Israel's Democratic Party, stated in Rishon LeZion that the assassination of Iran's Ali Khamenei was an error for the state.
Trump and Putin agree on Russian diesel supply deal
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a new agreement for Russia to supply diesel fuel to American and global markets following their talks on Friday.