German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections, with his center-right party losing ground. The far-right Alternative for Germany party made significant gains.

For the first time, voting includes residents of four Ukrainian regions that Moscow illegally annexed. Authorities in Kyiv denounced the voting as

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her government is banning face coverings and limiting the number of foreign students in schools

Mike Waltz said the U.S. naval blockade was having the intended effect of pressuring Iran's economy, but Tehran has said it is not backing down.

The gunman opened fire from his vehicle at Israelis gathered at a spring near the settlement of ​Neve Tzuf, near Ramallah, according to the Israeli military and ​police.

Canadian Prime ​Minister Mark Carney ‌on Sunday called for stronger ​ties with France ​in the face ⁠of new global ​threats.

Pakistani security forces have killed five militants in a shootout and freed 23 hostages in the country's southwest. The military made the announcement on Sunday, following an operation near Kalat

Scott Bessent and China’s He Lifeng are holding talks on trade, AI and critical minerals ahead of Trump and Xi’s Sept. 24 summit.