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Austria’s Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 Sparks Protests and Opposition

VIENNA: Austria’s ban on headscarves for girls under 14 in schools has triggered protests and resistance from pupils, with dozens refusing to comply with the law since it came into .... read more

North Korea Tests Submarine-Launched Cruise Missiles Amid Rising Tensions With South Korea

SEOUL, Oct 15 2026, North Korea has test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles into the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, amid escalating tensions with .... read more

OpenAI Accuses Former Employee of Taking Confidential Device Files to Apple

ISTANBUL 15 October 2026, OpenAI has accused a former employee who rejoined Apple of taking more than 100 highly confidential files related to an unreleased device under development, according to .... read more

Malaysia Provides US$1 Million To Support Nepal’s Flood Recovery

PUTRAJAYA, October 14 2026, Malaysia has extended US$1 million in humanitarian aid to Nepal to support relief and recovery efforts following severe flooding on Aug 26. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri .... read more

Sri Lanka To Roll Out Injectable HIV Prevention Drug In 2027

COLOMBO, October 14 2026, Sri Lanka is set to introduce an injectable HIV prevention medication in early 2027 amid efforts to contain a rise in new infections and achieve its .... read more

Russia Claims 902 Ukrainian Drones Shot Down in Overnight Attacks

MOSCOW 14 October 2026, Russia’s Defence Ministry said its air defence systems shot down 902 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 180 approaching Moscow, in one of the largest drone attacks on .... read more

Trump Says Major Oil, Gas and Mineral Exploration to Begin in Greenland

WASHINGTON,14 October 2026, US President Donald Trump has announced that large-scale oil, gas and mineral exploration is being prepared in Greenland, highlighting the Arctic island’s natural resources and strategic importance .... read more

Cornell University Bans Fraternity Parties Following High-Profile Gang Rape Case

HOUSTON: Cornell University has banned parties and social events organised by male fraternities for the remainder of the 2026–2027 academic year following a high-profile alleged gang rape case that has .... read more

Houthi Rebels Strike Aramco Building After Saudi-Led Coalition Attacks Sanaa

RIYADH: Yemen’s Houthi rebels have attacked an administrative building belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, hours after a Saudi-led military coalition struck oil facilities in Houthi-controlled .... read more

Tourism Malaysia Expands Promotional Drive to Attract Indonesian Visitors

JAKARTA, October 14, 2026, Tourism Malaysia is stepping up promotional efforts across Indonesia to attract more visitors and strengthen partnerships between Malaysian and Indonesian tourism industry players under the Visit .... read more