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Oct 23, 2025
Pyongyang [North Korea], October 23: On October 23, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) announced that it had successfully test-launched two hypersonic missiles, calling them a "new important weapon system" that will help strengthen Pyongyang's deterrence capabilities.
China builds barrier at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea?
White House East Wing demolished for Trump ballroom project
US sanctions Russian oil companies as Moscow holds nuclear drills
Israeli lawmakers pass first vote on West Bank law plan
US government shutdown puts tax credit programs at risk
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National SMEs shine at Global Food Week
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 23: The activities of Global Food Week continue in the United Arab Emirates, a strategic event that brings together international expertise...
IRENA, Sierra Leone hold second APRA Investment Forum to drive finance in Africa
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 23: The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Government of Sierra Leone today officially launch the second Accelerated Partnership for...
Global leaders spotlight new investment frontiers at WIC-SIF 2025
Sharjah [UAE], October 23: Government leaders from three continents convened at the World Investment Conference-Sharjah Investment Forum (WIC-SIF 2025) on Wednesday, urging countries to rethink...
Israel obliged to let aid flow into Occupied Palestinian Territory, says ICJ
New York [US], October 23: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) says that Israel must uphold its responsibilities as the "occupying power" by ensuring aid...
Climate science, early warnings key to saving lives: UN
Geneva [Switzerland], October 23: No country is safe from the devastating impacts of extreme weather - and saving lives means making early-warning systems accessible to...
Drone attack in Sudan threatens Khartoum airport's reopening: Reports
Oct 22, 2025
Khartoum [Sudan], October 22: A series of drone attacks has hit areas in Sudan's capital, including near Khartoum international airport, a day before its long-awaited...
Madagascar's new prime minister named after military coup
Antananarivo [Madagascar], October 22: Madagascar's coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who seized power this month after Gen Z-driven protests forced the former president out the...
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female PM
Tokyo [Japan], October 22: Japan's staunchly conservative former interior minister Sanae Takaichi was elected by parliament on Tuesday as the country's first female prime minister.
Four soldiers killed in Al Qaeda attack in southern Yemen
Sanaa [Yemen], October 22: Four soldiers were killed in an attack by Al Qaeda elements targeting government-affiliated forces in southern Yemen on Tuesday, a government...
At least 35 killed in Nigeria fuel tanker explosion
Abuja [Nigeria], October 22: A fuel tanker overturned and exploded in Nigeria's northern Niger state on Tuesday, killing at least 35 people, the Federal Road Safety Corps said.
Taiwan vows self-defence amid increased China pressure
Putin-Trump summit on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire
Explainer: Britain's Prince Andrew and the sex scandal he cannot shrug off
Global polio drive faces 30% funding cut, shifts focus to high-risk areas
Russian hard line on Ukraine ceasefire appears to jeopardise Putin-Trump summit
US Navy aims for jet UAVs to fly alongside fighters for aircraft carriers
Obstacles to US-Russia negotiations on Ukraine, EU puts pressure
Former French President Sarkozy begins prison sentence
Bipartisan tug-of-war, US troops allowed to enter one more city
Mr. Trump said the US Department of Justice owes money and will donate it to charity
