Malta's government has announced that it is holding a public inquiry into the murder of a journalist.
Daphne Caruana Galizia died in 2017 after a bomb that was planted under the seat of her car exploded.
Although three suspects are currently facing trial, the man who masterminded the attack has not been identified.
Galizia investigated several high-profile government officials and politicians including Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat.
Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges historic election win
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition has swept to a historic election win on Sunday, paving the way for promised tax cuts that have spooked financial markets and military spending aimed at countering China.
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine kill 4
Russian overnight drone attacks across Ukraine killed at least four people and knocked out power for tens of thousands of people, Ukrainian officials said on Monday.
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in national security trial
Hong Kong's media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in jail on national security charges, including two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one of publishing seditious materials.
Ukraine urges acceleration of peace talks
Kyiv's foreign minister said on Sunday the Ukrainian and Russian leaders need to meet in person to hash out the hardest remaining issues in peace talks, and that only US President Donald Trump has the power to bring about an agreement.
Japan's Takaichi set to secure big majority in lower house election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party is set to secure a big majority in Japan's lower house in an election on Sunday, public broadcaster NHK forecast, based on exit polls.
The UAE has welcomed the comprehensive peace plan for Sudan, that's built around five pillars that include immediate humanitarian truce, a political transition to a civilian-led government and a permanent ceasefire.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after winning a critical parliamentary election.
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has unveiled gold and silver commemorative coins to mark five years since Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) officially opened its doors.
