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Lula's 'love for the poor' keeps Northeast backing despite vote dip
Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva secured nearly 64 percent of votes in Brazil's Northeast, though he shed over 250,000 votes compared to 2022 as residents increasingly look beyond social programs to address security concerns and economic opportunities.
22 October 2026

US congresswoman: Israeli genocide 'paid for by American taxpayers'
US Representative Delia Ramirez said on Wednesday that Israel's genocide against Palestinians "has not ended" and is funded by American taxpayers, urging Congress to pass her bill blocking US bomb transfers to Israel as humanitarian conditions deteriorate in Gaza.
22 October 2026

England face France in do-or-die Rugby League World Cup clash
England hooker Brad O'Neill says the team holds "real belief" they can secure a convincing victory over France in Perth on Saturday to keep their Rugby League World Cup hopes alive, with coach Brian McDermott naming an unchanged side following their shock opening defeat to Tonga.
22 October 2026

Meta faces Australia lawsuit over child harm allegations
Meta and its social media platforms Facebook and Instagram are facing a class action lawsuit in Australia over allegations that addictive design features are harming children and teenagers, with law firms seeking compensation for users exposed to harmful content or who developed addiction.
22 October 2026

AI exposes critical PHP flaws, sparking global website shutdowns
Security researchers using artificial intelligence have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in the PHP programming language that underpins an estimated 70 percent of global websites, prompting widespread shutdowns Thursday as organisations raced to deploy emergency patches before hackers could exploit the flaws.
22 October 2026

Malaysia pushes for ASEAN action on transnational crime
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said closer ties among Southeast Asian nations are essential to maintaining peace, as Kuala Lumpur urged concrete enforcement measures against transnational crime at the conclusion of the 20th ASEAN ministerial meeting in Makati City.
22 October 2026

Israel's Eisenkot mounts quiet challenge to oust Netanyahu
Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the leading challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming elections, pledging to restore calm and international standing after years of divisive rightward drift and devastating war in Gaza.
22 October 2026

Seven killed in Ukraine after US envoy holds talks with Putin
US envoy Steve Witkoff held three hours of talks with Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg as Russian and Ukrainian attacks left seven civilians dead and 15 wounded in Kyiv, with both sides trading heavy drone barrages overnight.
22 October 2026

Malaysian PM demands justice for Palestinians, condemns Gaza genocide
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday reaffirmed his country's unequivocal condemnation of the genocide in Gaza and opposition to the indiscriminate bombing of Lebanon, stating that he has engaged with Gulf leaders to prevent the escalating conflict from spreading further.
21 October 2026

Pakistan army chief urges Iran to curb Houthi attacks
Pakistan's army chief urged Iranian leaders to use their influence to halt Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia during his latest visit to Tehran, explaining Islamabad's commitment to defend the kingdom under the Mecca defense pact, sources told Anadolu on Wednesday.
21 October 2026

Türkiye defense minister meets Qatari counterpart in Doha
Defense Minister Yaşar Güler met with Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha on Wednesday to discuss bilateral military cooperation and regional security developments, according to a statement from the Turkish Defense Ministry.
21 October 2026

Al Haj Murad Ebrahim urges accountability, better public services as Bangsamoro enters elected-parliament era
In a speech delivered at an oath-taking ceremony for United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) members of Parliament-elect, Ebrahim emphasized that political autonomy carries greater responsibilities for public service, warning that corruption, inefficiency, exclusion and abuse of power could undermine public trust and weaken the region’s hard-won peace.
21 October 2026

Carney visit marks 'new strategic relationship' with Türkiye: Envoy
Canadian Ambassador Marcel Lebleu told Anadolu that Prime Minister Mark Carney's Oct. 21-23 trip will formally launch a strategic partnership between Ottawa and Ankara, with energy cooperation and defense industry ties topping the agenda.
21 October 2026

US envoy to present Putin with updated Ukraine peace proposal: Report
White House envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday to present an updated proposal to end the war in Ukraine, with President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner joining the discussions virtually, according to a report citing US officials.
21 October 2026

Jerusalem church leaders say impunity fuels West Bank attacks
The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem said Tuesday that a lack of accountability is fueling attacks by Israeli occupiers in the West Bank, condemning a recent assault on Palestinian olive harvesters and European diplomats who had come to show solidarity in the village of Taybeh.
21 October 2026

UK poised to approve Jackdaw gas field in North Sea
The British government will announce its decision on the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea on Wednesday morning, with Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh expected to address lawmakers as Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals support for expanded domestic drilling.
21 October 2026

UN envoy warns of Kosovo tensions but welcomes end to deadlock
Peter Due, head of the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, told the Security Council on Tuesday that "increased tensions" persist in the region, while welcoming the October election of President Justina Shiroka-Pula as a sign that institutional deadlock has finally been broken.
21 October 2026

Israeli president meets Hungarian counterpart, premier in Budapest
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Hungarian President Andras Baka and Prime Minister Peter Magyar in Budapest on Tuesday, with both sides emphasizing the importance of preserving peace and security while agreeing to strengthen historical, cultural and defence cooperation between the two nations.
21 October 2026

Musk ordered Starlink slowdown hitting Ukraine military
SpaceX founder Elon Musk ordered a slowdown of military-grade Starlink services used by Ukrainian forces last week, capping speeds and rendering some drones virtually useless while sparking panic in Kyiv and causing confusion within the Trump administration, according to The Wall Street Journal.
21 October 2026

France announces ‘massive’ security deployment for weekend protests
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu told lawmakers that the government will deploy massive security forces for Saturday's nationwide demonstrations, as authorities extend overnight curfews and restrict fuel transport in the capital to prevent a repeat of weekend violence.
21 October 2026

MIT chief meets Libyan premier on unifying rival administrations
National Intelligence Organization head Ibrahim Kalin met with Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh in Tripoli on Tuesday to discuss unifying the country's rival administrations and military forces, with the talks focusing on political reconciliation and the newly approved maritime jurisdiction agreement with Ankara.
21 October 2026

UK government failures let COVID spread ‘like wildfire’ in care homes
Heather Hallett, chair of the UK's COVID-19 inquiry, said government failures left care homes insufficiently protected during the pandemic, noting that the absence of isolation guidance for hospital discharges allowed the virus to spread rapidly among vulnerable residents.
21 October 2026

Ben-Gvir mocks Gazans in AI video ahead of Israel elections
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Tuesday released an AI-generated campaign video depicting Gaza as a ruined ghost town in 2030, mocking Palestinians who remain in the territory while boasting of the destruction inflicted by his government ahead of Oct. 27 parliamentary elections.
21 October 2026

Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case linked to single cluster
Health Director General Patrick Amoth confirmed a ninth Ebola infection Tuesday as part of a single cluster with no evidence of external transmission, while authorities reported tracing 99.3% of identified contacts and distributing medical supplies to 28 high-risk counties to contain the outbreak.
21 October 2026

German chancellor praises Turkish community's contributions
Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday lauded the Turkish community for building Germany's industrial base following the 1961 labor recruitment agreement with Türkiye, citing their enduring impact on the economy, technology and culture while acknowledging the racist violence many generations have faced.
21 October 2026

Meta denies favoring Brazil candidates, adopts human ad review
Meta on Tuesday denied favoring either candidate in Brazil's upcoming presidential runoff and informed the Superior Electoral Court that it introduced mandatory human reviews of automated advertising account restrictions following complaints from the Workers' Party, according to media reports.
21 October 2026

Yemen's central bank freezes assets of 135 Houthi-linked individuals
The Aden-based Central Bank of Yemen ordered financial institutions Tuesday to freeze accounts and assets belonging to 135 individuals and entities linked to the Houthi group, implementing a public prosecutor's October directive aimed at cutting off funding channels and banning all commercial dealings with the Iran-backed movement.
21 October 2026

Qatar emir and Macron discuss economic and defense ties
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday reviewed ways to strengthen economic and defense cooperation between Qatar and France, holding talks at Lusail Palace as the French leader continues his Gulf tour amid regional tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
21 October 2026

Libyan rivals welcome Türkiye maritime deal approval
Libya's eastern-based House of Representatives unanimously approved a 2019 maritime delimitation agreement with Türkiye on Tuesday, overturning its previous opposition and drawing support from rival political camps who hailed the step as safeguarding sovereign rights in the Mediterranean.
21 October 2026

Israeli minister threatens Beirut suburbs over rocket fire
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Tuesday that any rocket or drone attacks would trigger strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, threatening to expand the occupation toward Nabatieh and the Litani River if Hezbollah joins an Iranian assault.
21 October 2026

Israel election: Four scenarios as polls predict deadlock
Israelis will elect a new parliament on October 27 with polls showing a tight race between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition and the opposition bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, raising the prospect of protracted coalition negotiations or even a return to the polls.
21 October 2026

Ambani's Jio launches record $3.2 billion India IPO amid Musk feud
Jio Platforms launched India's largest-ever initial public offering on Wednesday, seeking to raise $3.2 billion as billionaire Mukesh Ambani tests digital expansion plans following a turbulent year of energy disputes and public feuding with Elon Musk.
21 October 2026

World on track for 2.6C warming as climate action falls short: UN
The United Nations warned on Wednesday that global climate commitments are falling "dangerously short" of Paris Agreement goals, putting the world on track for 2.6 degrees Celsius of warming this century as emissions remain at record levels and major economies fail to deliver promised cuts.
21 October 2026

US envoy to meet Putin after 'positive' talks with Zelensky
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Saint Petersburg on Wednesday for talks with Vladimir Putin following what Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as positive discussions with Ukraine's leader, as Washington seeks to repair strained relations and advance ceasefire efforts.
21 October 2026

Türkiye's Fergani deploys 6th satellite via SpaceX mission
Turkish space technology company Fergani announced the successful deployment of its sixth test satellite into orbit aboard a SpaceX launch vehicle, marking another milestone in the country's drive to expand indigenous capabilities in the aerospace sector.
21 October 2026

China launches satellite from offshore platform in Shandong
China's Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center successfully deployed a satellite into its planned orbit on Wednesday using a CERES-1 Y8 rocket from a sea-based platform near Rizhao in Shandong province, according to state media, as Beijing continues expanding offshore launch capabilities to reduce risks to populated areas.
21 October 2026

Lebanese army rejects Israeli claims over Hezbollah disarmament
The Lebanese army on Tuesday rejected Israeli claims that it failed to disarm Hezbollah south of the Litani River, saying its operations were fully documented by the ceasefire monitoring committee and accusing Tel Aviv of spreading misinformation to undermine credibility during ongoing negotiations.
21 October 2026

D-8 chief seeks stronger ties with OIC and global partners
Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation Secretary-General Sohail Mahmood held diplomatic meetings with officials from Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia and Iraq during the 52nd session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad on October 17–18. Discussions focused on economic cooperation, trade, investment and preparations for the 12th D-8 Summit in Indonesia in early 2027, alongside efforts to deepen engagement with the OIC and the United Nations.
20 October 2026

D-8 calls for stronger trade ties at Indonesia business forum
The Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) has called for stronger trade and investment links among its nine member states at a business forum in Indonesia. Secretary-General Sohail Mahmood outlined the organisation’s goal of increasing intra-D-8 trade from $157 billion in 2024 to $500 billion by 2030, highlighting trade facilitation, halal industry cooperation and private-sector engagement as key priorities.
20 October 2026

UK deploys RAF Typhoons to Saudi Arabia for defensive missions
The British government announced on Tuesday that Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets will deploy to Saudi Arabia to protect cities and critical infrastructure against Houthi missile and drone attacks, while warning that escalating Gulf violence could raise UK living costs and disrupt energy supplies.
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