Houthi Strikes Hit Riyadh Airport Twice

Saudi Arabia accuses Yemen's Houthis of killing 12 people and injuring 300 in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. A projectile struck the same passenger terminal again on Sunday, and the group also targeted other Saudi airports and oil facilities.

Gaza Ceasefire Holds Unevenly as Strikes Continue

A year after the October ceasefire that was meant to end the Gaza war, Israeli strikes have become less frequent but have not stopped. Israel has also pushed its 'Yellow Line' deeper into Gaza, prompting panicked Palestinians to flee.

Palestinian Legislative Elections Postponed

President Mahmoud Abbas has decided to postpone Palestinian legislative elections. Palestinians have reacted with questions about who will represent them.

Saudi Options Limited as Houthi Conflict Escalates

Reporting notes that the Houthi attacks underscore the asymmetrical nature of their conflict with Saudi Arabia. US President Trump is reported to be weighing joining the fight against the Houthis after the Riyadh airport attack.

Poland Detains Suspect in Alleged Plot Against Tusk

Polish police detained a man suspected of planning an assassination of Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his defence minister, after receiving credible information about possible attacks. Separately, Tusk said online glorification of violence was behind attacks at Polish schools that left one dead and others injured.

Ukraine Strikes Russian Tech Giant Yandex

Ukraine struck a Yandex data centre, the third attack on the Russian technology company in one week. The strikes forced Yandex to suspend its operations. The attacks follow Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries, which drew criticism from President Trump; Zelensky said Ukraine would stop if Russia did too.

US and Russia Announce Diesel Deal

Moscow and Washington have touted a diesel deal intended to ease sanctions and reopen fuel flows. Few details have been released on price impacts or US policy, and the deal has drawn anger from Ukraine and allies.

Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Surgery

Pope Leo XIV, 71, will have surgery this week after doctors found a nodule in his lung. The pontiff said it was identified at a very early stage.

Protests Over India's Voter Roll Revisions

Scattered protests against sweeping revisions to India's voter rolls broke out in New Delhi on Sunday, after police detained leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party, an Indian youth movement, before they could lead demonstrations. Police met earlier protests with a large show of force, and the leaders were later released.

Fresh Floods Hit Nepal Within Two Months of Disaster

New floods swept away homes and bridges in Nepal less than two months after catastrophic floods that left thousands dead and missing. The country is still recovering from the earlier disaster.

Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti, Killing 139

A boat carrying 305 people from Djibouti to Yemen capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night. The UN says 139 people died, including children.

Panama Declares Emergency After Twin Earthquakes

Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 and 6.6 toppled buildings and prompted evacuations in Panama. More than 100 aftershocks, as strong as magnitude 5.8, have been recorded, and the government declared a state of emergency on Saturday. Officials did not attribute any deaths to the quakes.

Hurricane Isaias Leaves Four Dead and Hundreds of Thousands Without Power

Hurricane Isaias weakened to a post-tropical cyclone after making landfall in Florida and moving north. At least four deaths have been linked to the storm, and flash flooding is forecast to extend into the Appalachians.

Australian Hiker Found Dead in Peru

Jordan Yap, a Melbourne man who had been missing on a remote trail, was found dead in Peru. Family and friends have said he should be remembered for the joy he brought to others.