Indonesia Urged to Take Action on Cross-Border Haze
JAKARTA, Oct 29 – Indonesia has been urged to take stronger action to prevent forest fires and reduce cross-border haze. Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, Deputy Speaker of Indonesia’s House of Representatives, said the country should respond to criticism with clear action. He said Malaysia and Singapore had raised concerns about transboundary haze. Therefore, Indonesia should treat […]
Iran Discusses Seven-Day Plan With US Through Mediators
ISTANBUL, October 29, 2026 — Iran is continuing diplomatic efforts with mediators to explore a seven-day plan aimed at addressing tensions with the United States, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. Araghchi said Tehran remains in contact with intermediaries to review proposals that could allow the plan to be implemented in less than a week. In […]
German Students Protest Education Cuts and Military Conscription Plans
BERLIN, October 29, 2026 — Students in Germany have blocked university buildings in Berlin and Hamburg to protest education budget cuts and plans to revive compulsory military service. The protests took place on Wednesday, ahead of nationwide youth demonstrations planned for Saturday. Students say the government should invest more in education and social services. They […]
Anwar Offers Condolences After Deadly Train Collision in Spain
KUALA LUMPUR, October 29, 2026 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly train collision in Spain. Anwar said Malaysia stands in solidarity with the Spanish people during this difficult time. He also offered condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the tragedy. In a Facebook post, […]
Trump Says Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting Could Be Arranged Soon
WASHINGTON, October 28, 2026 — US President Donald Trump says a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could be arranged soon. Trump said progress had been made towards addressing the Russia-Ukraine war. However, he did not confirm a date, location or format for the proposed meeting. Speaking to reporters aboard […]
China Now Has More Elderly People Than Children, Data Shows
BEIJING, October 28, 2026 — China has reached a major demographic milestone, with its elderly population now outnumbering the number of children under 15, according to official statistics. Figures from the China Statistical Yearbook 2026 show that China had 223.65 million people aged 65 and above at the end of 2025. This represented around 15.9 […]
Six Killed in Suspected Extortion-Linked Attack in Colombia
BOGOTA, Oct 27 2026, At least six people have been killed in an attack in a rural area of southwestern Colombia, according to local media reports. The attack took place in Suaza municipality, in the Huila department. Authorities are investigating whether it was linked to alleged extortion demands. Colombian human rights organisation Corporation for Peace […]
Lula Wins Fourth Non-Consecutive Term as Brazil’s President, Defeats Flavio Bolsonaro
BOGOTA, October 26 — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won a fourth non-consecutive presidential term after defeating Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a closely contested runoff election. According to Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Lula secured 51.76 per cent of valid votes, compared with 48.24 per cent for Bolsonaro, giving the incumbent a […]