Ukraine will receive approximately €3 billion in military assistance from the European Union next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on Telegram.
Day: October 12, 2026
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have held a telephone conversation.
According to Report, citing the Saudi Foreign Ministry, the two sides discussed recent tensions in the region and measures being taken in response to the situation.
The ministry stated that the call took place at the initiative of the Iranian side.
In a post on his Telegram channel, Araghchi said he had expressed concern over the rising tensions in the region during the conversation.
According to the Iranian foreign minister, prioritizing military options while neglecting political solutions would further worsen the current situation.
Araghchi added that Iran is prepared to help facilitate dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen in an effort to achieve a political resolution to the crisis.
Pope Leo XIV says doctors have found a small, localised nodule on his lung and that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to have it removed.
The 71-year-old pope said the growth was detected at an early stage and is “well contained”. The Vatican has not said whether it is malignant, and expects his recovery from the surgery to take about a week.
The global economy is entering a period of slower expansion, with energy markets, international trade and technological investment shaping the outlook for 2026. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), global economic growth is projected to reach 2.6% in 2026, compared with 2.9% in 2025. Developing economies are expected to grow by 4%, following 4.7% growth in the previous year. These figures highlight the growing importance of economic resilience, industrial development and strategic international partnerships.
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