The drone has become the signature weapon of the Russo-Ukraine war. On any day in Ukraine, tens of thousands of drones are out hunting the battlefield for targets. These could be individual enemy soldiers or vehicles, or they could be larger targets such as depots,
A spike in diesel prices is hammering broad sectors of the US economy – especially agriculture and shipping – and becoming a flash point ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. This squeeze has prompted Republicans from hard-hit farm states to call for a ban on US diesel
American audiences will be able to watch an English-dubbed version of “Ramayana,” a Hindi film based on a South Asian epic tradition, in theaters in November 2026. The Sanskrit “Ramayana,” or “Journey of Rama,” is an epic poem that was composed sometime between 400 BCE and 400
KABUL, Oct 15 - The United Nations mission in Afghanistan said on Thursday that Taliban morality police arbitrarily detained hundreds of people and subjected dozens to ill-treatment between July and September, allegations the Taliban rejected.
He said discussions between leaders and regional channels are the preferred approach.
RFA convened a closed, bipartisan roundtable on Capitol Hill, “China’s Transnational Repression (TNR)
The decision follows days of mixed signals from officials over offers of aid from Malaysia and Singapore.
The approach is intended to reduce soldiers’ exposure to danger and improve combat efficiency and survivability.
Analysts say Seoul’s security posture is unlikely to be significantly affected by the quarrel, but restoring trust will be key.
Children were buried under the debris after the roof crashed through three classrooms, police say.
The catch included two male crocodiles measuring over 5m long.
Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir did not specify which countries had offered help or what form the assistance would take.
Unpredictable school closures disrupt families as Malaysians demand action for recurring haze.
Families must provide a self-declaration and documents establishing their relationship with the missing person.
He was also disciplined for verbal abuse and delayed approval of soldiers’ leave applications.
The airlines previously lowered fuel surcharges after a preliminary US-Iran deal was signed in June.
The charges, delayed until after Deepavali, could prompt some retailers to encourage other payment methods, even as experts argue they are needed to sustain the fast-growing network.
Pan Pacific is pressing ahead with its expansion plans, betting on shorter-haul travel and demand from affluent Asian tourists despite geopolitical disruptions.
The price of onions were more expensive than meat in 2022.
Yemen’s civil war reignited in early October, as Saudi Arabia brought in Turkish and Pakistani military support to fight the Houthi rebels, who have governed much of northern Yemen as a de facto authority and waged a guerrilla war in the country since 2004. Having spent more
The US Navy’s bunker-busting Tomahawk push reflects growing recognition from the Iran war that striking deeply buried missile sites protected by robust air defenses requires long-range standoff weapons. But the missile faces serious operational, logistical and escalation
Raiding ancient tombs, which is a crime, is on the rise in the country.
Upper Thailand will enter the cool season in the third week of October and last until mid-February 2027.
One of the suspects in an alleged corruption case involving the misuse of emergency funds at the National Disaster Mitigation Agency is Bima Setyawan, the younger brother of agency chief Suharyanto.
The latest reshuffle follows one on Oct 1 that saw the appointment of new foreign and industry ministers and eight other senior leaders of agencies and the police force.
The authorities said he breached immigration laws after joining a protest against the election commission chief.
A rescue official said the ceiling came down on the students after the roof of a higher floor collapsed, crumpling the two storeys.
Schools in eight districts in Selangor will now remain closed on Oct 16.
The trial in South Sumatra is aimed at clearing smoke and increasing visibility in haze-affected areas.
Most students were below the age of 13.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan Oct 15 - Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on Thursday for US memory chipmaker Micron Technology and its workers to negotiate \"sincerely\" ahead of a possible strike by the company's union in Taiwan.
Measures include matchmaking events, subsidising housing and childcare.
The fires have burned through hundreds of thousands of hectares of forest and plantations in Indonesia, and caused air pollution to surge locally, as well as in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Timor-Leste.
Central Kalimantan and South Sumatra are now the worst affected areas because of peatland fires.
Consumers react to the spike in fuel prices by driving less and switching to electric and hybrid vehicles.
BANGKOK, Oct 15 - German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Thursday his country's support for Ukraine was clear but came with expectations for political reforms.
The strike is over a dispute concerning Micron’s bonus scheme.
The widespread power outage is estimated to have caused economic losses of around 233.5 billion rupiah (US$13 million), according to economic experts.
Arata Takebe will take up the role after Kazuo Yana stepped down Oct 14.
Residents welcomed the decision, although they said the pollution had been even worse earlier in the week.
Hong Kong franchised bus operator Citybus sought the highest increase at 17.7 per cent, followed by Kowloon Motor Bus Company at 16 per cent.
The global lender is forecasting a 1.3% contraction in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan.
People in South and East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa are at particular risk.
Darmawan Prasodjo, who had been PLN's CEO since December 2021, will be replaced by Suroso Isnandar.
The journalist was accused by Russia of “conducting espionage activities on Russian territory”.
Oct 14 - A man arrested in a Chicago suburb had shared a document expressing white supremacist views and outlined an alleged plan to carry out a mass shooting, potentially targeting a Hindu place of worship, police said on Wednesday.
The offence carries the death penalty, or up to 40 years’ jail with at least 12 strokes of the cane.
BRUSSELS, Oct 15 - European Union leaders began a packed summit on Thursday to debate how to curb surging exports from China blamed by industry groups for factory closures, tackle high energy prices and bridge wide differences over the future EU budget.