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Russia, Ukraine and the United States are planning to resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi in November, following a meeting between Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Saint Petersburg.
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck northern Tibet’s Nagqu region on October 22, 2026, according to China’s earthquake monitoring agency. No immediate casualties or damage were reported, and the epicentre was located at a depth of approximately 10 kilometres.
One person was killed and eight injured after an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Authorities are assessing material damage, while flights have reportedly been diverted from the airport.
Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot is positioning himself as a potential challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu. Leading the centrist Yashar party, he promises to unite a divided Israel and offer an alternative to Netanyahu’s right-wing leadership.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says President Donald Trump’s tariffs are increasing costs for Americans and disrupting cross-border manufacturing. Canada has announced a multibillion-dollar plan to protect its industrial sector as tensions rise over trade and alleged political interference.
Authorities in Lyon have banned all protests on October 24, 2026, following violent demonstrations, widespread looting and damage to businesses. The decision comes ahead of nationwide rallies planned across France.
Saudi Arabia faces growing geopolitical and economic pressures as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb threaten vital shipping routes, oil exports and regional stability. The crisis could test Mohammed bin Salman's leadership and affect global energy markets.
Saudi Arabia faces growing security and economic pressures as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb threaten vital shipping routes, oil exports and regional stability. The crisis presents a major challenge for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Donald Trump has said India and the United States are close to finalising a trade agreement that will differ significantly from earlier deals. However, details about its terms, timeline and potential economic impact have not yet been announced.
More than 100 people have been arrested in France as protests over rising fuel prices and living costs intensify, drawing condemnation from the interior ministry.
Brazil reports a record 41.8% fall in Amazon deforestation and a 23.8% decline in the Cerrado, as forest protection becomes a key election issue.
Katie Zacharia is leaving her White House role less than five days after her first briefing, following criticism over her performance and legal credentials.
Donald Trump has suspended several Russia sanctions, citing US national interest, as tensions with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky intensify.
A US judge ordered the Trump administration to restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists while their lawsuit against the ban proceeds.
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as Trump’s ambassador to Greece after misconduct allegations prompted the administration to ask her to leave, while she vowed to defend herself.
Yemen’s Houthis threatened further attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities after a strike damaged Aramco’s headquarters, raising fears of escalating regional conflict.
A stabbing at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea, left one person in cardiac arrest and around seven others injured, authorities told AFP.
The IMF warns developing countries hit by Iran war-related energy costs may need spending cuts or debt restructuring as inflation and public debt continue rising.
Hackers reportedly raised supermarket refrigerator temperatures across France to 50°C, causing fires and food losses while highlighting cybersecurity risks to connected commercial equipment.
911 recordings reveal emergency assistance for Christa Pike was delayed after her failed execution attempt, as Tennessee prison officials and responders struggled to verify the request.