Dozens wounded in Riyadh airport attack; Trump weighs U.S. response

Eritrea has formally appealed to the United Nations Security Council, calling for 'deterrent measures' against neighboring Ethiopia. The request came on Saturday amid escalating tensions between the two countries, who are trading accusations over who started the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region. The dispute centers on military operations in Tigray, a northern Ethiopian region that has been a flashpoint for regional instability. Both nations have blamed each other for initiating hostilities, deepening a standoff that has drawn international concern. The conflict carries significant humanitarian implications, as the Tigray region has already experienced serious violence and displacement. Eritrea's appeal to the Security Council signals a push to internationalize the dispute and seek outside intervention. The situation remains tense, with no resolution in sight as of the weekend.

The United States has struck a deal with Russia for the delivery of millions of tons of diesel fuel, according to a report republished by Nu.cw. President Donald Trump finalized the agreement during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Critics are already calling the deal a major victory for Putin, with some characterizing it as selling out Ukraine. The agreement raises serious concerns among Ukraine's allies about whether Washington is softening its stance toward Moscow amid the ongoing war. The deal is seen as potentially undermining international pressure on Russia and could have significant geopolitical consequences for the conflict in Ukraine. The timing and terms of the agreement are drawing sharp criticism from European leaders and Ukrainian officials who fear it legitimizes Russia's position on the world stage.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has cancelled the parliamentary elections that were scheduled for next month. Both presidential and parliamentary elections have now been pushed back to September of next year. The decision represents a significant delay in what would have been the first Palestinian elections in roughly 15 years. Abbas has not publicly detailed the specific reasons behind the postponement, though Palestinian elections have long been complicated by deep political divisions, particularly between Fatah and Hamas. The delay raises concerns among Palestinians and international observers about the prospects for democratic governance and political renewal in the Palestinian territories. The postponement extends a prolonged period of political stagnation that has frustrated many Palestinians who had hoped the upcoming vote would bring meaningful change.