EU opens first accession chapter with Moldova, launches €1.9 billion investment plan tied to structural reforms. The package aims to attract businesses and accelerate Moldova's path toward membership amid Russia's hybrid war pressure.

Iran condemns U.S. "repeated acts of aggression" in letter to UN, accusing Washington of large-scale military attacks on installations in southern Iran in violation of the UN Charter. Iravani says U.S. bears full responsibility for all consequences.

Iran's UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the Security Council president condemning U.S. "repeated acts of aggression," saying the United States launched large-scale military attacks against installations in southern Iran in violation of the UN Charter.

Mexico's Sheinbaum announces legal action after ICE agent shoots dead Mexican citizen Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, saying traditional diplomatic notes are insufficient to protect migrant rights.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Wednesday that her government will take legal measures following the death of Mexican citizen Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot dead by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Houston. Sheinbaum said Mexico aims to go beyond traditional diplomatic notes to protect the rights and dignity of Mexican migrants in the United States.

Modi in Melbourne for talks with Albanese; defense and energy agreements expected before Indian diaspora rally

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Melbourne on Thursday for talks with Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, with the two expected to sign agreements on defense and energy before attending a rally for the Indian diaspora.

Trump warns Iran of far worse consequences if 'it happens again,' signaling potential escalation in US-Iran tensions amid ongoing nuclear standoff.

Trump warns Iran that if it happens again, it will get much worse.