IDF, Shin Bet kill Hamas Nukhba militant linked to September 2025 attack
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the internal security agency Shin Bet announced on Friday that they had killed a Hamas Nukhba forces militant who was i
El Salvador launches operation to rescue four Air Force technicians from gangs.
President Nayib Bukele announced on Sunday that the Salvadoran armed forces had begun a coordinated operation to free four Air Force technicians who had be
U.S. Envoy Meets Putin, Signals Willingness for Trilateral Talks After Nov 10
United States special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg on Monday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the first official U.S. dipl
South Africa Lowers Fuel Levy by R3.00 per litre for Diesel, R1.50 per litre for Petrol
South Africa’s government announced on 4 November that it would reduce the fuel levy on diesel by R3.00 (about US$0.18) per litre and on petrol by R1.50 (a
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US Orders Embassy Staff Out of Riyadh Amid Escalating Houthi Shipping Attacks
The United States Department of State has ordered all non‑emergency personnel stationed at its embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to leave the country, citin
NSTA Grants Jackdaw Field Production Consent; Adura to Supply Gas by Oct
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has granted production consent for the Jackdaw gas field, following an authorization from Energy Secretary Miatta
Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, and Turkey Sign Badr Defense Cooperation Accord
Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, and Turkey have officially signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding, marking a significant multilateral agreement aimed at d
Taiwan Indicts Five Over Chinese-Funded Plot to Assault Satirical Comedian
Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted five individuals on charges of accepting funds from overseas to orchestrate a physical assault against a prominent come
Federal Judge Orders Meta to Pay Record $25 Billion Privacy Penalty
A federal district judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta Platforms to pay a landmark $25 billion penalty following a jury verdict that found the tech giant
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Tourist swept away by rip current off Liuqiu Island, search underway
At around noon today, a distressing water recreation accident occurred at Meiren Beach, a renowned tourist destination in Pingtung County's Xiaoliuqiu. A m
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Typhoon winds topple tree in Taichung, blocking traffic until police clear it
Affected by the outer circulation of approaching Typhoon Champi, Xitun District in Taichung City suddenly experienced a burst of fierce, instantaneous stro
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Penghu Landfill Fire Rages as High Winds Drive Thick Black Smoke
A garbage sanitary landfill in Jing'an Village, Magong City, Penghu County, caught fire suddenly close to noon today. Due to the large amount of waste pile
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Prosecutors Raid Formosa Daily Chairman Wu Tzu-chia's Home Over Election Law Violations
Taiwan's judicial and electoral systems have continuously faced numerous severe challenges in recent years, with the Civil Servants Election and Recall Act
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Xizhi Police Precinct Detective Investigated and Detained for Alleged Information Leaks
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office has recently continued to expand its investigation into police officers involved in illegal activities, directing re
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Unlicensed motorcyclist owes 300k penalty; enforcement office seizes Wanhua apartment
The Taipei Branch of the Administrative Execution Office under the Ministry of Justice recently handled a high-value enforcement case stemming from a massi
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Chiayi Street Horror: Girl Dragged by Neck, Knife‑Wielding Suspect Arrested
Concerns over child safety and community security in Taiwan have once again come to the forefront following a recent incident in Chiayi City. The Chiayi Ci
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Taiwan Championship Game 4 fills Taipei Arena, Dragons poised to throw ribbons.
The pinnacle of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) season, the Taiwan Series, ignited a frenzy at the Taipei Dome, with Game 4 officially sold
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U.S. Envoy Meets Putin, Signals Willingness for Trilateral Talks After Nov 10
United States special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg on Monday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the first official U.S. dipl
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Federal Judge Orders Meta to Pay Record $25 Billion Privacy Penalty
A federal district judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta Platforms to pay a landmark $25 billion penalty following a jury verdict that found the tech giant
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Greek Students and Teachers Protest Rising Living Costs and Housing Shortages
Thousands of students and teachers took to the streets across Greece on Thursday, staging large demonstrations in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Patras to prote
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Paul St-Pierre Plamondon Sworn in as Quebec's 34th Premier Following PQ Victory
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon was officially sworn in as the 34th premier of Quebec on October 21, 2026, marking a historic turning point for the Canadian provi
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Electronic Arts Closes Renowned RPG Studio BioWare Following Corporate Acquisition
American video game giant Electronic Arts has announced the sudden closure of its renowned Canadian studio, BioWare, marking a monumental shift for one of
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Drone attack on disputed Abyei border market kills 220 people
The death toll from a devastating drone attack on a bustling market in the Abyei region, situated along the disputed border between Sudan and South Sudan,
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French Police Arrest Man Suspected of Arson at Limoges City Hall
French authorities have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with a deliberate arson attack targeting the Hôtel de Ville in Limoges, located in the Hau
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Pakistani Authorities Arrest Suspect in $126 Million USPS Counterfeit Stamp Operation
Law enforcement authorities in Pakistan have arrested a suspect accused of operating an extensive transnational enterprise that manufactured and distribute
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