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Russian drone strike near Kyiv kills three

A Russian drone strike near Kyiv has killed three people and wounded four others, Ukrainian prosecutors said Tuesday, publishing images showing the burned-out chassis of a car on a road.

"An enemy drone attack resulted in an impact near the Kyiv–Odesa highway in the village of Chabany, close to a shopping centre," the Kyiv region's prosecution service said on Telegram, reporting that "three people were killed".

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Pakistan's army chief expected in Tehran on Tuesday

Pakistan's powerful army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, whose country has attempted to mediate a peace deal in the Middle East war, was expected in Tehran on Tuesday, according to Iranian state media.

The official news agency IRNA did not specify the purpose of the visit, which comes with diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States stalled over issues including the future of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Saudi says intercepted Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh

Saudi forces on Tuesday intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at the kingdom's capital, said a spokesman for the Riyadh-led coalition backing Yemen's government, after authorities issued a danger warning and AFP journalists reported hearing blasts.

The kingdom "intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia towards Riyadh", Turki Al-Malki said in a post on X.

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US envoys Witkoff, Kushner to take part in Ukraine talks in Oslo

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Oslo to take part in talks Tuesday with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of Norway and Finland, while Jared Kushner will participate remotely, Norway's government said.

"Ukraine has requested that U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner join the meetings. I am pleased that they are able to participate. Diplomatic efforts have previously taken place in several countries, and Norway and Finland are pleased to be able to continue this work. The aim is to put diplomatic efforts on a more constructive path," Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said in a statement.

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One year after Louvre heist, where are the missing jewels?

One year after a stunning break-in at the Louvre Museum, the four main suspects are in jail awaiting trial, but police appear to have run out of leads to locate the stolen crown jewels.

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Record El Nino? Depends who's counting

Britain's Met Office says this year's El Nino is "unprecedented." Japan's weather agency has called it the strongest ever observed. U.S. forecasters say it still trails the biggest events in its record books.

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Macron opens Gulf tour after violent protests in France

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday began a Gulf tour aimed at securing oil and diesel supplies in an effort to bring down prices, after a weekend of violent protests sparked by soaring living costs.

Macron, just hours after slamming France's "unbridled" violence in an address late on Sunday, arrived in OPEC member Kuwait where he was welcomed by the emir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

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Russian FM arrives in Tehran

Russia's foreign minister has arrived in Tehran for his first visit since the outbreak of the Middle East war, Russian news agencies reported on Monday, as Moscow seeks to play a mediating role.

Arriving from Bahrain, Sergei Lavrov was scheduled to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

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US embassies urge 'heightened vigilance' in Middle East

U.S. embassies across much of the Middle East urged Americans to increase their vigilance on Monday, citing a "complex security environment" and travel disruptions eight months into the U.S.-Iran war.

Embassies in the Gulf, Israel, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan issued a security alert saying: "Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance due to the complex security environment.

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At airbase, Netanyahu says Israel ready to strike enemies at moment's notice

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Monday that Israel will not hesitate to strike its enemies at a moment's notice, eight days before a tight election and following his warnings to Iran.

Netanyahu said he spoke to the commander of an unspecified base and saw Israel's "capability to strike our enemies the moment it is required."

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