Summoning

Spain's opposition Popular Party has asked the judge in the so-called 'caso Leire' to summon the Socialist Party (PSOE) as a formal suspect, alleging the party covered costs linked to what the PP describes as a criminal network. The demand escalates the legal and political pressure on the Socialists, with El Español reporting the filing and the illegal financing claims driving debate in Spain.

Japan has summoned the United States' top diplomat in Tokyo after an American marine was arrested in connection with the murder of a woman in Okinawa. The killing has reignited long-standing anger among Okinawans over the heavy US military presence on the island and the strained jurisdictional arrangements that apply to American service personnel stationed there.

Searches for the word 'helicopter' are surging in Russia amid several aviation-related stories. Reports say a military helicopter crashed in Russia, while in Zimbabwe a helicopter crash killed everyone on board, with six to seven people believed dead. Separately, Russia's foreign ministry summoned Denmark's ambassador over an incident in the Baltic Sea involving the corvette Soobrazitelny and a helicopter.

Bollywood actor Dino Morea has been arrested by Mumbai police in connection with an alleged Rs 65.54 crore scam tied to the desilting of the Mithi river. The Economic Offences Wing had earlier questioned him for six hours and summoned him repeatedly over alleged links to the case, before moving to arrest.

Japan has summoned the top US diplomat in the country after American authorities handed over a US Marine arrested in connection with a killing in Okinawa. The case has reignited long-standing tensions between Tokyo and Washington over crimes committed by US military personnel stationed on the southern Japanese island, where the heavy American troop presence has been a source of friction for decades.

Pastor Chuck Baldwin has published a sharply critical article accusing President Donald Trump of overstepping his role, arguing that Vice President JD Vance should summon the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment if he has any 'honest objectivity, personal courage and genuine patriotism'. The piece, republished by writer Jerry Alatalo on October 2, 2026, reflects ongoing unease among some conservative and Christian critics about Trump's conduct in office and calls for removal through constitutional means.

Japan's foreign ministry has summoned the top US diplomat in the country after an American soldier was accused of murder. The incident is likely to strain the US-Japan security relationship and reignite long-standing Japanese concerns over crimes committed by US military personnel stationed in the country.

South Korea's Financial Services Commission has urgently summoned chief executives from major financial companies, including digital-asset firms, amid a spreading wave of data breaches. The regulator is pressing industry leaders on security measures and accountability as concerns grow over customer data protection across the country's banking, payments and crypto sectors.

India's Border Security Force shot dead two Pakistani nationals, prompting both countries to summon each other's diplomats in protest. Islamabad called in India's envoy to lodge a strong objection over the killings, while New Delhi responded by summoning Pakistan's diplomat in a tit-for-tat move. The incident adds fresh tension to already strained bilateral relations, with both sides trading accusations over conduct along the border.

Gauteng's provincial government is facing criticism over its R269 million panic button safety app after allegations that users' personal data was leaked. The emergency service, intended to help residents quickly summon police and medical assistance, is now being questioned over its security and value for money, with calls for an investigation into how the app was procured and how user information is protected.

Moldova has summoned the Russian ambassador after drones entered its airspace, while Chisinau airport was evacuated for a second consecutive day. The moves mark a sharp escalation in tensions between Moldova and Russia amid the war in neighbouring Ukraine. Separately, President Zelensky said Ukraine would close this year's budget deficit by the end of the year and gave new details about the delayed 'Vivaldi' defence project.

Pakistan has summoned India's charge d'affaires to lodge a strong protest after two Pakistani civilians were killed at the border between the two countries. Islamabad condemned the incident as a serious violation, and the killing has sharply escalated diplomatic tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours, who have a long history of disputes along their contested frontier.

Japan has summoned the US ambassador after an American Marine was arrested over the murder of a woman in Okinawa. The case is expected to inflame long-standing local opposition to the US military presence on the island and could strain diplomatic relations between Tokyo and Washington as details of the investigation emerge.

Iran has summoned the British ambassador in Tehran following accusations linked to an alleged plot connected to RAF Fairford, the Royal Air Force base in Gloucestershire, England. The move escalates diplomatic tensions between Iran and the United Kingdom, and is being discussed in French-language defence and geopolitics circles amid heightened security concerns across the Middle East.

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has summoned India's charge d'affaires to protest the killing of two Pakistani citizens along the border with India. Islamabad lodged a formal complaint over the incident, which risks raising tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, whose relations remain deeply strained. No immediate response from New Delhi was reported.

Japan's foreign ministry has summoned the United States ambassador in Tokyo after a US Marine was allegedly involved in the murder-robbery of a woman in Okinawa. The case is expected to renew long-standing tensions between Tokyo and Washington over crimes committed by US military personnel stationed on the island and local demands for a reduced American military presence there.

India has summoned Pakistan's envoy following a clash along the border in Ferozepur, citing cross-border infiltration and drug trafficking networks as the cause of concern. New Delhi is pressing Islamabad over security incidents at the frontier, with officials linking the incident to smuggling and infiltration attempts from across the border. The diplomatic step underscores continued tensions between the two countries over border security.

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russian Ambassador Oleg Ozerov in Chișinău to hand over a formal protest note. The move responds to the unauthorised entry of five drones and missiles into Moldovan airspace, amid ongoing Russian strikes against neighbouring Ukraine. The incident underscores growing concerns in Chișinău about the war spilling over into its territory.