Powerful Earthquake Rocks Tibet, Leaving 16 Dead in Devastating Tremor
Chinese state media say at least 16 people were killed and dozens injured when a 7.0 magnitude quake hit a mountainous area in Tibet. The centre of the quake
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YouTube Is Not Hiding the Dislike Button: What’s Really Changing?
There have been recent reports of YouTube hiding the dislike button behind a menu, but YouTube says it’s not the change you think it is. The thumbs down button
Four Cities, One Title: Meet the UK’s 2029 City of Culture Contenders
Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham have been shortlisted to become the UK’s City of Culture 2029. The winner will be announced in May and will be the fifth
Houthi Rebels Claim Ballistic Missile Strike on Saudi Operations Room in Aden
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said Wednesday the rebels had struck a military facility in the southern Yemenis’ capital of Aden. The official said a ballistic missile was fired straight
Bank of Korea Holds Benchmark Rate Steady While Signaling Future Hikes
The Bank of Korea (BOK) kept its benchmark interest rate steady Thursday and held its policy stance at a hawkish level. The central bank raised its estimates for economic growth
French President Macron Condemns Foreign Leaders’ Rhetoric on Recent Riots
International leaders’ “unacceptable and stupid” comments about recent French protests have been criticised by French President Emmanuel Macron. The Elysée Palace’s spokesman strongly refuted foreign claims to be facing the
Gibraltar Celebrates Artistic Excellence at the 53rd International Art Exhibition
The 53rd Gibraltar International Art Exhibition, organised by the Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, was opened last evening at the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery, with a
Security Forces Strike Major Blow Against ISWAP, Eliminate Commander Behind Planned Terror Attacks
A senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abdussamad Ohida, has been killed in a surprise raid on his forest hideout in Owo, Ondo State, by a
Norway Tightens Social Media Age Rules, Drops Gaming and Messaging App Exemptions
Norway to implement proposed social media age limit for harmful platforms, abandoning earlier plans to exempt messaging services and video games. TikTok, Roblox and Snapchat are among the platforms the
Russia and Uzbekistan Launch Joint Military Exercises Near the Afghan Border
The joint Russia-Uzbek military drills Hamkorlik-2026 have officially been rolled out in Uzbekistan. The Ministry of Defense of Uzbekistan announced that the drills started on October 20 and will run
Brazil Projected to Regain Its Status as the World’s Eighth-Largest Economy by 2027
Brazil will be the No. 8 world economy by 2027, surpassing Russia and Italy, and will once again be the world’s largest economy in that year. The economic forecast is
GCC Holds Extraordinary Meeting to Boost Military Coordination Amid Houthi Attacks
The members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) met in an “extraordinary meeting” in Riyadh on Wednesday to consider enhancing the cooperation and coordination between the armed forces of the
Italy Deploys 500 Soldiers in Milan as New Security Measures Follow Riots
Italy’s government tightened security measures on 20th October in the wake of the violent protests that saw stores and property destroyed in that day’s looting in the centre of Milan,
Three Indian Monuments Earn a Place on UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List
Three sites in India have been inscribed in the Tentative List of World Heritage sites announced by the world organisation UNESCO; the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO, Paris, has
TikTok Takes Ads to YouTube as Meta Rejects the Move
Meta, the parent of Facebook, has restricted Shou Zi Chew’s company, TikTok, from advertising in certain markets. TikTok has quickly secured its place for growth after being cut off from
French President Macron Condemns Foreign Leaders’ Rhetoric on Recent Riots
International leaders’ “unacceptable and stupid” comments about recent French protests have been criticised by French President Emmanuel Macron. The Elysée Palace’s spokesman strongly refuted foreign claims to be facing the
GCC Holds Extraordinary Meeting to Boost Military Coordination Amid Houthi Attacks
The members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) met in an “extraordinary meeting” in Riyadh on Wednesday to consider enhancing the cooperation and coordination between the armed forces of the
Paris Imposes Protest Ban as Macron Criticizes Trump’s Rhetoric on Riots
Protests have been banned in major parts of Paris by the French government after a weekend of ferocious street violence, and U.S. leaders criticized by President Emmanuel Macron for using
US Vice President JD Vance Opposes Ukraine’s Admission to NATO
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, representing the White House, said on Monday that Ukraine should not be allowed into the international military alliance, explicitly. U.S. Vice President JD Vance, on
US President Trump Waives Russian Sanctions Amid Escalating Dispute with Ukraine
The White House, through U.S. President Donald Trump, late Friday night issued an executive order that bars many sanctions against Russia two days before they are set to become effective.
Ethiopian Government Establishes Interim Administration in Tigray Region
On Friday, the Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia said a transitional government has been set up in the northern Tigray region. The decision comes after recent fighting in
UK and France Double Down on Ukraine Support Amid Rising Tensions with the US
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for urgent measures to be taken for Ukraine to protect its civilian population and infrastructure. Ukrainian and EU officials in Brussels after a meeting
High-Stakes EU Budget Battle Looms Amid Eurosceptic Election Threats
The 27-nation European Union is trying to complete a budget agreement of almost $300 billion by Christmas. Leaders are growing more uneasy about future dealmaking being affected by possible eurosceptic
Philippines Finalizes Preparations for the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila
The Philippines government is waiting for formal assurances from some of the foreign leaders who are set to participate in this November’s summit and various other events in Manila. Hosting
U.S. and Europe Drafting Four-Point Plan to Settle Ukraine Conflict
Leaders of the U.S. Department of State and Europe are developing a comprehensive 4-point plan to solve a Ukraine conflict, it is reported. Washington and Brussels are working on a
Trump Rejects U.S. Intelligence Claims of Chinese and Russian Support for Iran
The White House, speaking through Trump, Monday announced that it does not think that China or Russia are helping Iran. The assertion comes in conflict with recent reports by the
Trump Announces Strategic Deal with Russia to Release Global Diesel Supplies
President Donald Trump of the United States and Russian President Vladimir Putin have come to an agreement regarding the sale of significant quantities of diesel to the markets. The news
Russian President Arrives in Turkmenistan for CIS and Caspian Summits
Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially come to the convention center in the Awaza national tourist zone, in Turkmenistan. His host, Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, met with the Russian president
U.S. Rules Out New Military Strikes on Iran Ahead of Midterm Elections
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will not consider any fresh military actions against Iran before the midterm elections. The president has responded to recent media reports alleging that
North Korea Demands ‘Utmost Respect’ from South Korea Amid Border Tensions
North Korean leaders have vehemently denied laying the landmines that exploded inside the heavily guarded Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and injured three soldiers. Officials from North Korea dismissed the findings of
Houthi Rebels Claim Ballistic Missile Strike on Saudi Operations Room in Aden
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said Wednesday the rebels had struck a military facility in the southern Yemenis’ capital of Aden. The official said a ballistic missile was fired straight
Russia and Uzbekistan Launch Joint Military Exercises Near the Afghan Border
The joint Russia-Uzbek military drills Hamkorlik-2026 have officially been rolled out in Uzbekistan. The Ministry of Defense of Uzbekistan announced that the drills started on October 20 and will run
Massive Japan-US Joint Military Drills Commence to Strengthen Regional Defense
More than 50,000 soldiers from the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the United States military are to participate in a “massive joint exercise” throughout Japan. The biennial Keen Sword field exercise
Houthi Missile Strike on Yemen Training Camp Leaves 58 Dead
Yemen’s Sunni government forces in Shabwa province come under devastating attack, leaving 58 dead and more than 200 injured at a government security training camp in Shabwa province. Governor Awad
Russian Missiles Strike Residential and Industrial Zones in Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih
On Saturday, Oct. 17, around 02:00, a coordinated Russian attack against the Ukrainian towns of Zaporizhya and Kryvoriyi was made using ballistic and cruise missiles. The town was completely hit,
Five Dead Following Houthi Ballistic Missile Attack on Yemen’s Presidential Palace
Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi’s interim capital Aden was struck recently by a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis militia against the Al-Maashiq Presidential Palace. At least five people were
Ukraine Air Defenses Neutralize 114 Russian Drones in Massive Overnight Attack
During a massive attack on the night of Friday, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have managed to neutralize or destroy 114 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the Armed Forces announced on
South Korea to Launch Annual Hoguk Military Exercise Next Week
The South Korean Ministry of National Defense has announced it will launch its annual Hoguk defense field exercise this week. The drills will aim to enhance joint operational readiness and
Australia and Indonesia Launch Exercise Keris Woomera 2026
Exercise Keris Woomera 26 is the commencement of the event in Banyuwangi, East Java, where both Australia and Indonesia have kicked off their military drills. This exercise happens to be
North Korea Test-Fires Submarine-Launched Cruise Missiles Amid Rising Tensions
North Korea said it has successfully tested a series of cruise missiles that can be fired from submarines, on Wednesday. The tests were carried out in waters to the East
Explosions Rock Riyadh as Houthi Forces Target Saudi Airports and Oil Facilities
Saudi Arabia has experienced a resurgence of attacks by cross-border militants, including Houthis, who have claimed responsibility for targeting a number of strategic facilities. Yahya Saree, who was with the
Russian Strikes on Zaporizhzhia Residential Area Leave One Dead and Several Injured
A series of strikes was made on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia early Friday morning, Oct. 9, by the Russian forces. The attack started about 5:15 a.m. Kyiv time and
Yemen Forces Claim Over 1,400 Houthi Fighters Killed in 24 Hours
The Yemen government forces have claimed in Operation Dawn of Yemen that they neutralised over 1,400 Houthis in more than 2,750 strikes in the last 24 hours. The attack […]
Saudi-Led Coalition Destroys 82 Houthi Military Targets Amid Escalating Conflict
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has carried out an “intensive” military strike, claiming to have destroyed 82 Houthi targets in the country’s various provinces. The strikes hit civilian infrastructure in
Kyrgyz and U.S. Personnel Complete Ak Shumkar II Joint Exercises
The recent joint training exercises, Ak Shumkar II in Kyrgyzstan involved the participation of military and civilian personnel from the Kyrgyz Republic and the US. The exercise was organized by
Powerful Earthquake Rocks Tibet, Leaving 16 Dead in Devastating Tremor
Chinese state media say at least 16 people were killed and dozens injured when a 7.0 magnitude quake hit a mountainous area in Tibet. The centre of the quake
Security Forces Strike Major Blow Against ISWAP, Eliminate Commander Behind Planned Terror Attacks
A senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abdussamad Ohida, has been killed in a surprise raid on his forest hideout in Owo, Ondo State, by a
Italy Deploys 500 Soldiers in Milan as New Security Measures Follow Riots
Italy’s government tightened security measures on 20th October in the wake of the violent protests that saw stores and property destroyed in that day’s looting in the centre of Milan,
Balochistan Operation: Security Forces Kill 2 Militants in Dalbandin Raid
Security forces continued their counterterrorism efforts by killing two wanted terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Dalbandin, Chagai district of Balochistan. Security sources said the operation was launched under
Albania Faces Growing Unrest as Protests Over Government and Police Intensify
Albania’s protests have raged for days, with demonstrators clashing with police and demanding political change. The unrest is revealing a mounting public frustration with corruption, the state of education and
France Tightens Night-Time Restrictions With Curfews in Major Cities
The city centres of Paris and Lyon imposed fresh curfews on 20th October after the first quiet night since France’s most destructive riots in years, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said,
‘Cockroach’ Movement Founder Dipke Arrested Again on New Charges in India
In the latest rally demanding the resignation of India’s election chief, the leader of the country’s “cockroach” movement, Abhijeet Dipke, was detained by police on 16th October, live footage from
Deadly Jihadist Attack Destroys Nigerian Military Base, Leaving 20 Security Personnel Dead
Sources to the agency said the attackers, from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), stormed the base in Mairari village in the Lake Chad area overnight from 13th October
Albania Rocked by Violent Protests as Crowds Demand PM Rama’s Exit
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Thursday he would not resign amid violent protests staged by students who have been demonstrating for consecutive days. “I will not let violence
Six People Killed as Military Repels Attack in Adamawa Community
Garaha: The Nigerian military has successfully repelled yet another deadly attack in one of several communities that have been under attack in the Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Delhi Placed Under Lockdown as Police Detain Activists Ahead of Election Protests
Authorities in the Indian capital put the entire city on lockdown in a bid to thwart a mass gathering of youth, which saw scores detained and some prominent activists arrested.
South Africa Anti-Migrant Rally Turns Violent as Protesters Hurl Stones
Anti-migrant demonstrations in South Africa have erupted into violence over the past three years, including the looting and setting ablaze of foreign-owned businesses in the townships of Soweto, near Johannesburg,
Malaysia Shuts Schools as Haze Blankets Kuala Lumpur and Other Regions
Respiratory ailments have surged in number in towns and cities across the area as toxic smoke reaches them from peatland and forest fires, which have been smouldering for over a
Ebola Spreads in Eastern DRC as Health Authorities Raise Alarm
The Ebola virus outbreak in North Kivu Province in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become out of control, the Doctors Without Borders (MSF) international
Thousands Take to the Streets Ahead of Brazil’s Presidential Runoff
As campaigning stepped up for the presidential runoff between two more rightist candidates, thousands of people marched in the centre of Rio de Janeiro to voice objections to the political
Bank of Korea Holds Benchmark Rate Steady While Signaling Future Hikes
The Bank of Korea (BOK) kept its benchmark interest rate steady Thursday and held its policy stance at a hawkish level. The central bank raised its estimates for economic growth
Brazil Projected to Regain Its Status as the World’s Eighth-Largest Economy by 2027
Brazil will be the No. 8 world economy by 2027, surpassing Russia and Italy, and will once again be the world’s largest economy in that year. The economic forecast is
Oil Prices Surpass $110 Amid Escalating Middle East Supply Risks
The world’s energy markets are under pressure with Brent crude oil futures at a five-month high of around $110 per barrel. Benchmark U.S. crude, which had been trading at $99.11
Gold Edges Lower as Investors Anticipate Federal Reserve Rate Decisions
Gold prices fell Tuesday, as investors considered the possibility of additional interest rate rises by the Federal Reserve ahead of a policy decision. Spot gold fell 0.3 percent to $4,125.90
Global Oil Prices Surge Over 3% Amid Market Shifts
Trading was quite strong in global energy markets this past week with benchmark prices for crude oil and natural gas climbing more than 3%. The steep rise underscores the continued
IMF Forecasts 4.5% Economic Growth for Sub-Saharan Africa Through 2027
Although today’s global economy is fraught with uncertainty, the IMF forecasts that Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy will continue to grow by 4.5% in the years 2026 and 2027. Still, the growth
South Korea’s Manufacturing Sector Adds Jobs for the First Time in 27 Months
South Korea’s manufacturing industry rebounded strongly for the first time in more than two years in September as it hired more workers. Manufacturers had 4.36 million workers last month, up
UK Economy Defies Expectations with 0.1% Growth in August
The British economy unexpectedly grew 0.1% in August, instead of shrinking by 0.1% as market economists had predicted. A strong production growth of 0.8% more than compensated for weak levels […]
U.S. Dollar Retreats from 18-Month Peak Despite Strong Inflation Data
Investors turned away from a strong inflation print on Thursday, with the U.S. dollar rolling back from an 18-month high, as they considered a succession of shakeouts in the shares
China Heads for Record Trade Surplus as Exports Surge
China, which is already the second-largest global economy, is now set to record its highest foreign trade figures yet as it achieved a $133.5 billion trade surplus for September. The
IMF Forecasts 3.1% Global Growth in 2026 Amid Geopolitical Pressures
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), global growth in 2026 will reach 3.1%, owing to the resilience of developed countries and the increase in artificial intelligence investment. Still, this
Moody’s Maintains Belgium’s Credit Rating as Government Seeks Massive Budget Cuts
The credit rating agency Moody’s has not lowered the country’s credit rating, and has maintained it at A1. The classification rank the country among the more robust countries in the
Euro Faces Fifth Consecutive Weekly Decline Amid Surging Oil Prices
The euro is set for a fifth straight weekly decline, as oil prices around the world reversed some of their losses. Managed by the European Central Bank, the euro fell
U.S. Dollar Retreats as European Bond Yields Stabilize and Fed Weighs Rate Path
The U.S. dollar has recently rallied back in response to the slowing of the eurozone government bond yields’ recent surge. First, investors whipped into a frenzy by fear of inflation
World Bank Data Shows Naira Outperforming African Peers in Q2 2026
The Nigerian naira lost a maximum of 2.6% in the second quarter of 2026, outpacing some of its regional counterparts in resiliency in the face of rising conflicts in the
YouTube Is Not Hiding the Dislike Button: What’s Really Changing?
There have been recent reports of YouTube hiding the dislike button behind a menu, but YouTube says it’s not the change you think it is. The thumbs down button
Norway Tightens Social Media Age Rules, Drops Gaming and Messaging App Exemptions
Norway to implement proposed social media age limit for harmful platforms, abandoning earlier plans to exempt messaging services and video games. TikTok, Roblox and Snapchat are among the platforms the
TikTok Takes Ads to YouTube as Meta Rejects the Move
Meta, the parent of Facebook, has restricted Shou Zi Chew’s company, TikTok, from advertising in certain markets. TikTok has quickly secured its place for growth after being cut off from
Meta’s AI Plan Sparks Publisher Fury: Free News Content or Lose Out?
Meta, Mark Zuckerberg’s company, is now following the same path as Google — using publishers’ work to train its AI models without paying them their due. News publishers are seriously
Meta’s WhatsApp Support Page Hides Secret Instructions for Its AI Chatbot
The internet’s changing. There are more than just humans reading what’s there on webpages. AI, too, are surfing the web. And it appears Meta had its own AI chatbot in
Gmail Gets Smarter with Gemini AI-Powered Voice Search Feature
Google has started rolling out Gmail Live, which is a new feature that lets you search your email client via voice commands, using Gemini technology. The update will initially be
YouTube’s New AI Music Labels: What Artists and Listeners Need to Know
If the song you are listening to through your headphones is a human voice, but the melody, lyrics and even the performance are created by artificial intelligence, what would you
Facebook Algorithm Control Gets Easier: Now Fine-Tune Your Feed With Simple Text Prompts
It’s possible for users to now manipulate their Facebook feed algorithm by simply typing a desired message. The new feature is on top of Facebook’s existing “Your Algorithm” settings and
WhatsApp Tests New Offline Messaging Feature: Schedule Messages to Send Later
Since 2019, Telegram has been providing scheduled messaging, and WhatsApp is now getting in on the action. Now a few Android beta testers can send messages in the queue for
Anthropic: AI May Soon Create Copies of Itself on Personal Devices
Researchers at AI titan Anthropic believe that tiny, ubiquitous artificial intelligence systems – the kind that are in smart fridges and TVs – will soon be able to self-replicate without
Meta Unleashes New Frontier AI Models as Battle With ChatGPT and Claude Intensifies
As the tech giant pushes to diversify beyond the profits of advertising, Meta has announced two new “frontier” artificial intelligence models – codenamed Wonder and Wonder Full – that can
Türkiye Draws a Digital Line for Under-15s With New Social Media Ban
Social media platforms have been prohibited from offering services to children under 15 years of age in Turkey, with new regulations published in the country’s Official Gazette on Saturday.
Meta Blocks TikTok Ads Across Its US Platforms
A company spokesperson said on 8th October that Facebook and Instagram owner Meta has suspended advertising by TikTok‘s Chinese parent ByteDance on its platforms in the U.S. and in a
Meta Blocks 184K Accounts in Indonesia as TikTok Shuts Down 9M
TikTok has suspended approximately 9 million child accounts under the age of 16 in Indonesia, and Meta has had over 184,000 child accounts under the age of 16 restricted across […]
Meta Unveils New AI Tools to Crack Down on Child Exploitation Ads
Facebook and Instagram users are being targeted by child sexual exploitation content, which Meta removed on 7th October from 33.2 million instances. The company is also launching new AI capabilities
Four Cities, One Title: Meet the UK’s 2029 City of Culture Contenders
Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham have been shortlisted to become the UK’s City of Culture 2029. The winner will be announced in May and will be the fifth
Gibraltar Celebrates Artistic Excellence at the 53rd International Art Exhibition
The 53rd Gibraltar International Art Exhibition, organised by the Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, was opened last evening at the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery, with a
Three Indian Monuments Earn a Place on UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List
Three sites in India have been inscribed in the Tentative List of World Heritage sites announced by the world organisation UNESCO; the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO, Paris, has
Qatar Takes Centre Stage at Baku Book Fair, Showcasing Its Rich Cultural Heritage
Qatar’s participation is a demonstration of its commitment to enhance its cultural presence and display local intellectual and literary works to a broad international audience. It also furthered the State’s
Damascus Art Exhibition Brings Together 50 Syrian Artists in a Celebration of Youth Creativity
In Damascus, 50 young Syrian artists exhibit paintings, sculptures, installations and graffiti in unconventional spaces, including vehicles, walls and buildings, using these to comment on freedom, hope and the human
How Cultural Heritage Is Driving the Growth of Creative Industries
Cultural heritage is increasingly emerging as an important asset for the development of creative industries, providing new opportunities for business and the maintenance of traditional art skills, crafts and cultural
Ancient Discovery Near Turkey’s Kekova Island Uncovers 4,700-Year-Old Amphorae
On Wednesday, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said that the excavations on the seabed near Kekova Island in Antalya province in the south of Türkiye have yielded 4,700-year-old
Hagia Sophia Under Scrutiny: Mosque Conversion Sparks Fresh Heritage Concerns
One of the most important historic landmarks in Istanbul, the Hagia Sophia is facing new heritage problems after its re-conversion to an active mosque, the renewal of restrictions on non-Muslim
Korean Dream Festival Turns Music and Culture Into a Call for Unity
On National Foundation Day, the 2026 Korean Dream Hangang Festival, which aims to entice the public by providing music, performances and citizen participation, spread the message of Korean unification down
Indonesia Plans Major Revamp of 200+ Cultural Heritage Sites in 2026
In 2026, Indonesia plans to undertake a significant restoration program involving more than 200 cultural heritage sites and royal palaces across the country to preserve its rich history and culture
Babylon Comes Alive: Iraq Welcomes Festival Guests From 42 Countries
The 13th Babil Festival for World Cultures and Arts began on 9th October in the ancient city of Babylon, where organisers claimed its visitors were from around 42 countries.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 Offers a Cultural Experience Like No Other
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has highlighted the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 as one of the important cultural events on the island from 10 to 18 October. The annual […]
Anne Carson Makes Nobel History as 2026 Literature Prize Winner
On 8th October, the Swedish Academy announced that Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson is the winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her bold and innovative body
Diyarbakir Culture Route Festival Brings 9 Days of Music, Food and Art
The Culture Route Festival will take over the historic city centre of Diyarbakir with its 9 days of free concerts, gastronomy experiences, theatre performances, exhibitions and cultural activities from Oct.
Monaco Opens Its Heritage to the Public for a Weekend of Culture and Discovery
A number of the local government organizations in Monaco opened their doors to the general public on 3rd and 4th October to mark the 31st European Heritage Days, where people
