The 97-year ambition: Putin’s 'plan to rule until 2050' to rival longest dictators

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly aiming to rule until 2050, according to the British tabloid The Daily Star, which cited investigative journalist Ilia Davliatcin.

Giza Pyramids neighbor: Egypt inaugurates $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located mere steps from the famous Giza Pyramids, has officially opened its doors to the public.

Paris heist: Arrests made after daring Louvre jewel theft

Two men have been arrested in connection with the spectacular Louvre Museum robbery in Paris, where thieves made off with royal jewels worth €88 million.

Historic Thailand-Cambodia peace agreement signed at summit

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Premier Hun Manet signed a joint "peace agreement" on Sunday, witnessed by US President Donald Trump, BBC reports.

Thousands attend People's Salvation Cathedral consecration ceremony

The National Cathedral of Romania, also known as the People's Salvation Cathedral, is consecrated on Sunday, October 26.

Russian war economy near stagnation as key production plunges

The Russia defense sector is showing signs of a slowdown after three years of robust growth fueled by the war in Ukraine, the Kyiv Post reports.

Three dead, 29 injured in new Russian drone attack on Kyiv

Following a Kyiv drone attack on the night of October 26, three people were killed and at least 29 others injured, including seven children, according to reports by The Kyiv Independent.

Deadly Valencia floods: 50,000 protest regional leader Carlos Mazón

Over 50,000 people filled the streets of Valencia, Spain, on Saturday, October 25, marking the first anniversary of the deadly floods and protesting the authorities’ response.

Kiev: German economy minister took shelter in bunker during nighttime attack on Ukrainian capital

German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche sought shelter in a bunker during her visit to Ukraine due to an airstrike on Kyiv, according to a statement from her press service reported by DW.

Navalny: Russia moves to designate ACF a 'terrorist group'

The Russian prosecutor general’s office has asked the Supreme Court to declare the Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF), the successor group to the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a “terrorist organisation.”

Trump cancels Putin meeting as US sanctions hit Russian energy giants

Oil prices jumped by nearly 3% after the US announced sanctions against Russian energy giants Rosneft and Lukoil – the first such move since President Donald Trump took office.

Nato Chief Mark Rutte seeks Trump’s help to end Russian aggression in Ukraine

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte is in Washington for talks with US President Donald Trump.