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United Kingdom: Ethiopian Asylum seeker wrongfully released from prison deported to home country

An Ethiopian asylum seeker, who was mistakenly released from prison while serving a sentence for sexual assaults, has been deported back to Ethiopia, the UK Home Office confirmed. The release had previously sparked protests against immigration across the country. Hadush Kebatu, 38, had been sentenced......

Peru: Drug lord arrested, faces extradition to the United States

LIMA — Peruvian police, with support from U.S. authorities, have arrested a major drug trafficker accused of running an extensive international cocaine network operating between Peru, the United States, and Europe, officials announced Tuesday. The suspect, Brucelee Bermudo, 42,......

Five things Beijing wants from the Trump–Xi meeting

BUSAN, South Korea — Suspense is mounting ahead of Thursday’s meeting between U.S. President Donald Trumpand Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the leaders of the world’s two largest economies seek to defuse growing tensions and revive trade cooperation. Trump, en route......

Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks end without agreement, Pakistan says

ISLAMABAD — Peace talks aimed at securing a long-term truce between Afghanistan and Pakistan concluded in Istanbul without a “workable solution,” Pakistan’s information minister said on Wednesday, marking a setback for regional stability after deadly border......

Washington restores confederate general’s statue five years after its removal

The bronze statue of Confederate General Albert Pike, toppled by anti-racism protesters in 2020, has been restored and reinstalled in its original location in Washington, D.C., the U.S. National Park Service announced. The monument, honoring Albert Pike (1809–1891), a Southern general, lawyer,......

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to “Leave Mali Immediately” Amid worsening security situation

The U.S. Embassy in Mali has issued an urgent call for all American citizens to “leave the country immediately” via commercial flights, citing a rapid deterioration of security conditions around the capital, Bamako. In a statement released Tuesday, the embassy said the situation had become......

Austrian power pylons reimagined as monumental animal sculptures

In Austria, a groundbreaking project known as Austrian Power Giants is transforming the way power infrastructure integrates with the landscape. By reshaping traditional electrical pylons into colossal animal-shaped sculptures, this initiative merges engineering with artistic vision, creating a striking......

ONMT and CNT join forces to boost Morocco’s appeal to American tourists

The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) and the National Confederation of Tourism (CNT) organized a workshop on Monday with over 100 tourism operators, aiming to enhance Morocco’s appeal to the American market. Under the theme “Morocco & The American Traveler: Strategy in Action,”......

Iran issues indictment over seized Israeli-Linked ship

Iran has issued an indictment regarding the container ship MSC Aries, seized last year by the Revolutionary Guards in the Strait of Hormuz, a judiciary spokesman, Asghar Jahangir, announced on Tuesday. Prosecutors completed their investigation and sent the case to trial, charging the Israeli-born owner......

Plane crashes in Kenya with 12 people on board

A small aircraft carrying 12 people crashed on Tuesday in Kenya, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) confirmed, without providing details on casualties. The plane was en route to Kichwa Tembo, a private airstrip in the Masaï Mara National Reserve, from the tourist resort town of Diani, when......

Australia begins deportations of illegal migrants to Nauru

Australia has started deporting illegal migrants to the island nation of Nauru under a bilateral agreement signed earlier this year, Interior Minister Tony Burke announced Tuesday. Up to 354 individuals residing illegally in Australia, many convicted of serious crimes including murder, could eventually......

Historic Downpour: Vietnam hit by more than one meter of rain in 24 hours

Vietnam has recorded more than one meter of rain within just 24 hours — the highest level ever measured in the country’s history, according to the Ministry of Environment on Tuesday. The torrential downpour, concentrated in the central city of Hue, surpassed the previous national record of......

Beijing’s new law forces influencers to prove expertise or stay silent

Beijing, October 28, 2025 — China has enforced a new law requiring online influencers to hold official qualifications before commenting on topics such as finance, law, health, or education, in what authorities call an effort to combat misinformation and “protect public trust.” Under......