A powerful magnitude-7.0 earthquake has struck Baqen County in Tibet’s Nagqu City, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more. Rescue teams are working in the remote, mountainous region as authorities assess the damage and assist affected communities. A powerful magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck the Tibet region of southwestern China late on Thursday, October 22, […]
The United States has ordered non-essential government employees and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, raising concerns about a widening regional conflict and the security of critical infrastructure in the Gulf. The US State Department confirmed the departure order on Wednesday, citing increasingly frequent Houthi attacks […]
Denmark is expected to announce agreements to acquire long-range precision missiles from U.S. defence company Covenant and Norway’s Kongsberg, according to Danish broadcaster TV2, as the NATO member moves to strengthen its military capabilities amid growing security concerns in Europe. The reported procurement would mark a significant step in Denmark’s plans to expand its long-range […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the conflict involving Iran could be resolved in the near future, raising hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough despite continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran. However, prospects for a quick settlement remain uncertain, with both countries maintaining competing demands and deep mistrust complicating negotiations. Recent reporting indicates that […]
Russia is preparing to send its first diesel cargo to the United States on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in a development that highlights the complexities of global fuel markets amid continuing geopolitical tensions between Washington and Moscow. The shipment, announced by Russian officials on Wednesday, October 21, comes as energy traders navigate changing supply routes, […]
Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia have signed a multilateral defence industry cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening joint military production, technology transfer and research and development, marking a new step in defence collaboration among the four countries. The memorandum of understanding was signed in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, as the participating countries seek […]
Pope Leo XIV returned to St Peter’s Square in the popemobile on Wednesday, October 21, marking his first general audience since undergoing surgery for lung cancer eight days earlier. The 71-year-old pontiff waved to pilgrims, smiled and blessed babies from his open-air vehicle as he resumed a major public engagement at the Vatican, offering an […]
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has approved sweeping new security measures introducing fines of up to €20,000 and prison sentences of up to five years for violent participation in demonstrations, following a weekend of rioting, looting and clashes with police in Milan and other northern Italian cities. Announced on October 20, 2026, the measures form […]
The Trump administration has revoked more than 300,000 US visas since President Donald Trump began his second term in January 2025, marking an acceleration in the government’s immigration enforcement campaign. The US State Department announced the figure on October 20, 2026, saying the administration had cancelled visas at a faster rate than any previous US […]
China has deployed naval forces to track and monitor a United States warship near the disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea, escalating tensions between the two global powers over maritime security and territorial claims. China’s military said on Tuesday that the USS Charleston had entered waters near the shoal in the Spratly Islands […]