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Last update : 22 October 2026, Thursday / 10:26

Türkiye eyes joint production projects with Qatar, Pakistan, Indonesia

Haluk Görgün said the Badr Memorandum of Understanding signed by Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia in Doha provides a strategic framework for joint production projects, stressing Ankara's commitment to technology sharing beyond off-the-shelf procurement models.

22 October 2026

Asia

Turkish president invites Azerbaijani president to Turkic States summit in Ankara

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan invited Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to the Organization of Turkic States summit in Ankara during a phone call on Wednesday.

22 October 2026

Asia

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

Middle East

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

Middle East

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

Asia

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

Asia

460 evacuated after ferry catches fire off Indonesia's Java

All 460 passengers and crew were evacuated after the KMP Batumandi caught fire near Merak Besar Island in Banten province on Tuesday, local media reported.

21 October 2026

Science

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

America

Rubio: India trade deal 'very close' as oil imports diversify

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a comprehensive trade agreement with India is nearing completion as New Delhi makes substantial progress in diversifying oil supplies away from Russia.

20 October 2026

America

US bans DeepSeek from federal civilian networks over security risks

The US Department of Homeland Security barred Chinese AI firm DeepSeek from federal civilian networks Monday, citing espionage risks and ordering immediate removal of the technology from government systems.

20 October 2026

Middle East

Pakistan army chief to visit Iran for US mediation talks

Pakistan's army chief will travel to Tehran on Tuesday to discuss Islamabad's mediation efforts between Iran and the United States, according to Iranian media reports.

20 October 2026

World

South Korea warns of 'firm' response to North Korean provocations

South Korea's military leadership warned Tuesday of a firm response to any further provocations by North Korea, saying Pyongyang's characterisation of Seoul's defensive measures as unacceptable provocations risked escalating tensions along the heavily mined Demilitarised Zone that has divided the two Koreas since 1953.

20 October 2026

World

India extends detention of 'cockroach' movement leaders

A New Delhi magistrate on Monday ordered the continued detention of two leaders from India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), extending their custody for an additional 48 hours as the youth-led movement escalates protests against the chief election commission.

19 October 2026

Middle East

Pakistan vows 'absolute' support for Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks

Pakistan Army spokesman Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Islamabad is providing Riyadh with "whatever support is needed" to defend the kingdom against Houthi attacks, stressing that Saudi sovereignty and the security of the two holy mosques remain "absolute" and non-negotiable priorities.

19 October 2026

Product News

China tightens drone export controls amid security concerns

Beijing announced revised export controls on drones and construction machinery bound for sensitive destinations, citing national security interests with measures effective Nov. 18.

19 October 2026

Asia

Putin proposes trilateral summit with Trump, Xi over Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a trilateral meeting next month with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the Ukraine war, as Moscow seeks to end the conflict on favorable terms and Washington weighs a major fuel purchase deal, according to The Wall Street Journal.

19 October 2026

Asia

Death toll rises to 19 in India religious festival stampede

At least 19 people were killed and 25 injured in a stampede at a Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India, as heavy crowds gathered amid rainfall, officials said Saturday.

18 October 2026

World

Indian court grants bail to Cockroach Party founder

A New Delhi court on Saturday granted bail to Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party, after police detained him ahead of a protest march against the deletion of voters from electoral rolls amid ongoing tensions over election commission decisions.

17 October 2026

Technology

India’s cybersecurity agency says AI agents breached its computer systems

India's cybersecurity agency disclosed unauthorized AI agent intrusions into live systems, urging developers to restrict internet access and organizations to strengthen authentication protocols.

17 October 2026

Middle East

Iranian president warns US-Israeli war destroying ecosystems

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the COP17 summit that the US-Israeli war is releasing hazardous chemicals, urging urgent action to protect regional biodiversity.

16 October 2026

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