On October 3, Latvians will elect a new parliament with Russia looming large over the campaign. Security fears dominate the agenda, but so does a debate over the economic cost of cutting ties with Moscow.

Nearly half a million investors are affected, arrests have been made, and a female politician from the ruling party has resigned. What is behind the stock market manipulation scandal in Turkey?

A diplomatic scandal has erupted over two North Korean prisoners of war, with South Korea demanding an apology from Ukraine. What's been the reaction in Kyiv?

The proposals include setting up so-called return hubs outside the EU and strengthening the border agency Frontex. Greece has even proposed temporarily suspending asylum applications in emergency situations.

Iran's nuclear program is entering a critical phase as Tehran debates dropping out of a nuclear non-proliferation treaty. Satellite images also show activity at known nuclear sites.

It's unclear how the Saudis can defuse the threat presented by the Houthis in next-door Yemen or who they can turn to for help. The US isn't interested, the Europeans are hedging and nobody wants open conflict with Iran.

Greece, Germany, Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands are moving forward with plans to establish deportation centers for rejected asylum seekers outside the EU.

The Danish Refugee Council alleges that Israel is employing "a policy of protracted displacement" in Gaza. It says the so-called "Yellow Line" is creeping west toward the coast, preventing many from returning home.

Student protests have grown in scale and intensity, with violent clashes in some places leading to hundreds of arrests and dozens of injuries.

The UAE's chief prosecutor said it's looking at the possibility of "terrorist activity or intent" in the alleged attempted hijacking of a Flydubai commercial flight to Tel Aviv. It says it has jurisdiction in the case.

A string of sexual assault cases has revived questions about women's safety in India, fuelling fear, protests and demands for action.

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has confirmed the death of businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife in a helicopter crash, calling the high-rollers with a lavish lifestyle "consummately philanthropic."