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Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have signed an agreement to resume cooperation, allowing IAEA inspectors to return to the Islamic Republic. The move has been welcomed by international observers as a breakthrough, bringing a long-stalled nuclear issue closer to a resolution and offering a glimpse of “light at the end of the tunnel.”

The Israeli attack on Qatar potentially opens a new and perilous chapter in the Gaza conflict, seriously threatening regional peace and stability, warned UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on Thursday.

Cambodia and Thailand on Wednesday expressed their firm commitment to resolving border disputes peacefully and preventing clashes, said a press statement released by the Cambodian defense ministry.

Spain has intensified pressure on Israel, including an arms embargo against Tel Aviv, as Madrid affirms its recognition of the State of Palestine and describes the prolonged, bloody conflict in the Gaza Strip as genocide. Analysts view this as a “low note” in relations between the European and Middle Eastern nations.

The 19th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC) on September 10 endorsed the ASEAN Plan of Action on Combating Transnational Crime for 2026–2035, providing a framework to address transnational crime challenges over the next decade.

The Israeli military struck another multi-story building in Gaza City on Wednesday, as Israeli officials vowed to continue targeting Hamas leaders even if Tuesday's airstrike in Qatar failed to kill them.

Leaders of BRICS countries recently attended an extraordinary virtual summit to exchange views on pressing global issues, focusing particularly on ways to address protectionism, unilateral trade measures, and to strengthen intra-bloc economic and trade cooperation.

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Tuesday decided to hold a full-scale leadership vote on Oct. 4, to choose the successor to Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru. The election will be conducted in a "full-scale" format, including votes from both lawmakers and rank-and-file members.

In early September, millions of children around the world joyfully began the new school year. However, not all children are able to enjoy this happiness and fundamental right. More than 270 million children and teenagers are burdened with livelihoods threatened by conflict, violence, and poverty.

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru on Sunday announced that he will step down as the head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), just weeks after his ruling coalition suffered a historic defeat in a July election. He also said he would not stand as a candidate in the upcoming LDP leadership election triggered by his resignation.

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed Anutin Charnvirakul as the country's new prime minister on Sunday, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Arpath Sukhanunth announced.

Within efforts to stabilise border situations and address social challenges linked to immigration, many countries have introduced various measures. Among them, some Western nations have adopted the practice of relocating migrants to third countries. However, this policy has faced opposition due to the risks it entails.

The World Bank has allocated 2.5 billion USD, while the Asian Development Bank has set aside 10 billion USD to support green projects in ASEAN, said Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

The Republic of Korea (RoK) has announced it is considering joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday decided to resume a high-level international conference on the two-state solution on Sept. 22, reviving a process that was put on hold this summer amid escalating violence in the Middle East.

The second round of talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump may take place in the near future, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

Israel on Wednesday rejected Hamas' proposal for reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in Gaza to end the war, saying its army will continue to prepare for a major attack on Gaza City.

China held a massive military parade in central Beijing on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of its victory in World War II, pledging the country's commitment to peaceful development in a world still fraught with turbulence and uncertainties.

The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan has climbed to 1,124, with 3,251 others injured, according to the Afghan Red Crescent Society on Tuesday. Relief and rescue teams are working to pull out people trapped under the rubble, and the figures for fatalities and injuries have not yet been finalized.

France and Germany have just held a joint cabinet meeting, with signals of an end to the frosty years in their bilateral ties. Following the promising handshakes, however, much remains to be done to bridge differences and jointly strengthen and shape a new future for Europe.