Forty Iranian sailors rescued off Sri Lanka coast after medical emergencies
The sailors received medical treatment before being flown back to Iran, Sri Lanka authorities said.
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Latest stop for tourists on South Korea’s shopping trail? The pharmacy
The nation's beauty appeal extends beyond cosmetics stores to pharmacy shelves.
China Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Stays at No. 1 as Market Hits Fall Lull
Constantin Film and Sony Pictures’ horror reboot “Resident Evil” secured the top spot at the mainland China box office for the third consecutive weekend, grossing RMB37.6 million ($5.6 million) over the Oct. 23–25 frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Since rolling out
‘Moon Knight’ Star May Calamawy Fronts ‘Night Feeds,’ Opener of New Tokyo Horror Festival Yami (EXCLUSIVE)
“Night Feeds,” a psychological horror short from Rana Roy starring May Calamawy (“Moon Knight”), will open the first edition of the Yami International Film Festival, Tokyo’s new showcase for horror and darker genre fare. “Breeder,” from Alex Goyette, will close the festival,
Top officials from Mecca pact countries to meet Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday, two sources say
Oct 26 - Top officials from the Mecca Pact countries Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are set to meet Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday to discuss regional coordination, two people with knowledge of the matter said.
The US-China biotech trade war that isn’t
On October 22, the US Treasury proposed adding biotechnology to the list of Chinese sectors that American capital may no longer finance. A week earlier, China’s Ministry of Commerce had proposed barring the foreign sale of five biomedical technologies, including cell and gene
Japan companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy
One company said all customers would receive 5,000 yen (S$41) as “an initial gesture of good faith”.
Steam Week in Review: AI disclosures enter the discourse again, as Epic CEO calls them 'just as partisan as mandatory political essays'
All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending October 25.
Nicki Minaj tells Trump she’ll support him if he runs again
Nicki Minaj joined President Trump at a campaign rally Sunday and said that she would support him if he chose to run again. “So, President Trump, it is an honor to stand with you every single time, and I will continue to support you forever and ever. If you run again, I will
The 10 Best SNES Games to Play on Nintendo Switch Online
From Super Mario World to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, these are the best games on the Super Nintendo collection on Nintendo Classics.
A simple liquid can stop cavities without drilling, major study confirms
A simple liquid painted onto teeth in seconds can stop cavities without drilling, injections, or anesthesia, according to a major clinical trial involving young children. The inexpensive treatment could spare thousands of children painful dental procedures and surgery while
Trump considering moving White House press corps
President Trump confirmed on Sunday he is considering moving the White House press corps from its historic location. “Also, I am not building a swimming pool in the White House Briefing Room, and never had any intention of doing so,” he wrote on Truth Social in a lengthy post
‘Obsession’ And ‘Backrooms’ Win Big at Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
“Obsession” led this year’s Fangoria Chainsaw Awards with the most amount of wins, taking home five awards including Best Director for Curry Barker and Best Lead Performance for Inde Navarrette. Celebrating achievements in horror film, television and gaming, the fan-voted
Singapore embassy rejects claims of meeting with Indonesian figures, says it’s ‘disinformation’
Social media posts in Indonesia alleged two men had visited the residence of Singapore’s ambassador.
Sarawak dissolves its assembly. Along with Melaka, Anwar now faces grim state polls prospects
Analysts say PH has better odds in Melaka than Sarawak, though power remains out of reach in both.
Scientists overcome a hidden obstacle to more powerful quantum computers
Scientists have discovered a way to operate multiple silicon qubits simultaneously with remarkable accuracy, overcoming a major challenge in scaling up quantum computers. Their new technique maintained accuracy of approximately 99.9% even when all five qubits were running at
First international flight takes off from new Sydney airport
Western Sydney International Airport offers the first alternative to the city’s main airport.
Japan indicts US Marine on murder charge in Okinawa
The 20-year-old suspect allegedly strangled a 39-year-old woman from Naha in a hotel with a telephone cord.
El-Sayed: Trump has as much regard for Constitution as ‘a piece of toilet paper’
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed criticized President Trump on Sunday, saying the president has as much regard for the Constitution as “a piece of toilet paper.” In an interview with Al Sharpton on PoliticsNation, El-Sayed was asked about the numerous attacks made by
Phantom Blade Zero Reviews Just Beat Every Soulslike In 2026
Phantom Blade Zero reviews put the Wuxia-inspired action game from S-Game in pole position as one of Metacritic's best-rated 2026 games.
Australian politicians pay tribute to wounded lawmaker Helen Haines
Haines remains in hospital after doctors were forced to amputate both her legs.
Libya summons US envoy to protest at Trump remarks
Oct 25 (Reuters) - Libya's foreign ministry summoned the US chargé d'affaires on Sunday to protest against rally statements by President Donald Trump it described as "offensive", after he called the North African nation "terror-infested". • The ministry said it rejected any
Lula wins fourth term in Brazil but faces hostile Congress and divided country
President Lula has pulled of a surprise win, but he will face a hostile Congress and a polarised country.
Brazil's left-wing President Lula elected for fourth term
Brazil's 80-year-old left-wing leader President Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in a bitterly contested runoff.
CPC fifth plenum: What to expect at China’s top political conclave
The closed-door gathering is expected to focus on strengthening the party’s ideology and governance.
Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government
Lula’s Upset Is a Win for the Rule of Law and a Blow to Trump
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s surprising victory over far-right, Trump-aligned Flávio Bolsonaro shouldn’t just be celebrated by left-leaning Brazilians. It’s a win for democracy, the environment, and the rule of law that will reverberate globally, since it happened in
Lumina simulation brings the early universe to life on a record-breaking scale
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Nancy Roman Space Telescope are revealing the universe's earliest chapters in detail. To help astronomers understand what they are seeing, researchers at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian have developed "Lumina," one
Phantom Blade Zero Is the Perfect Martial Arts Game, For Better or Worse
Phantom Blade Zero, developed by S-Game, prioritizes the visual spectacle it brings from Wuxia movies to create a great action game.
From ‘Hoop Dreams’ to ‘Flee’: The 20 Documentaries That Deserved a Best Picture Oscar Nomination
In nearly a century of Oscars, not a single documentary has been nominated for best picture. But that shouldn’t be the case. While a documentary can win its own Oscar, reshape the cultural conversation and become one of the defining films of its era, these nonfiction feature
Tillis says it's 'appropriate to take a look at' Alaska ballot with two Dan Sullivans running
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Sunday said it was "appropriate to take a look at" the outcome of the Alaska Senate race with two candidates with similar names on the ballot, which prompted a Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit. "Alaska has a candidate who just coincidentally
Data centre debate heats up ahead of US midterms - here's what you need to know
Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.
Experienced teachers are quitting or reducing their hours—they're struggling to cope
Teacher shortages are affecting school systems in countries across the world. Governments have responded with initiatives to attract graduates into teaching. While much attention has focused on increasing supply, far less attention has been paid to why experienced teachers
Stephen King's Hit Horror TV Series Officially Returning to HBO Max
It: Welcome to Derry is getting a season 2 renewal, HBO Max confirmed, with Pennywise returning to terrorize the kids of Derry.
James Gunn Defends the DC Universe, Says He Dislikes the Idea That ‘Individual Stories Aren’t Meaningful Unless They Lead to Something’
James Gunn took to Threads on Saturday to defend the DCU and his decision to expand the universe with “individual stories” amid criticism that his films aren’t building toward a major crossover event. Responding to a commenter who pointed out that Gunn doesn’t necessarily need
Assessment tool helps schools look at students holistically
Researchers in the Neag School of Education are bringing a whole child screening assessment to a company that provides schools with a connected set of solutions that turn every student signal into timely, equitable, coordinated and measurable tools to track and manage supports.
Japan deploys long-range missile launcher during major drill with US
The Type-25 is a domestically produced missile designed to be fired from a vehicle-mounted launcher.
Skechers’s beachside SoCal HQ goes on the market after massive renovation
The three-story building at 228 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, just blocks from the Pacific Ocean, is being offered through a competitive bidding process handled by commercial real estate firm CBRE.
27 Years Later, the Best Action Adventure Movie of 1999 Is Officially Free on Youtube
Brendan Fraser’s best ‘90s blockbuster had a secret ingredient two reboots couldn’t copy
Google’s Finnish Data Centers Were Already In Trouble Over Deforestation, Then The Wolves Came
Wildlife have slowly relocated into towns and cities due to environmental collapse, but a controversial data center in Finland suggests this phenomenon can now occur overnight with help from AI
Trump says El-Sayed should have to pass through metal detector to enter Senate
President Trump called out Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Sunday, saying he should have to pass through a metal detector to enter the Senate building. “Anyone with that record of support for jihadists would be screened and unable to get a seat on an airplane. They
Tillis accuses California of being 'guilty' of ballot harvesting: 'They have a system there that is ripe for abuse'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Sunday accused the state of California of being "guilty" of ballot harvesting, claiming that the Golden State has "a system there that is ripe for abuse." "Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan asked about the Department of Justice's (DOJ) legal
Serbia: crowds celebrate in Belgrade after Vučić admits defeat
Crowds celebrated in Belgrade after President Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat for his ruling party in Serbia's snap parliamentary election, following nearly two years of student-led demonstrations.
Deeply divided Israel braces for pivotal election
After three years of regional war, this is a battle Israel always knew was coming, writes Lucy Williamson.
North Korea-South Korea tensions high as letters lodged with UN, howitzer spotted
The presence of the self-propelled 122-mm howitzer near the border marks a rare visible deployment of such artillery.
North Korea tells UN South fabricated landmine incident, KCNA says
SEOUL, Oct 26 - North Korea said it had written to the UN Security Council, accusing South Korea of fabricating a September landmine incident and endangering troops working to fortify the border, state media KCNA reported on Monday.
Why Israel's election is one of the most important in its history
Security and democracy emerge as central issues in Israel's highly anticipated general election, as Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports.
Appeals court resists DOJ's bid to immediately segregate 20k California ballots
A federal appeals court appeared unlikely to immediately agree to the Trump administration’s bid to segregate 20,000 California ballots it says are likely noncitizen voters, expressing skepticism at a rare Sunday hearing that a trial judge needs to move quicker. “I don't see
Songs of praise: An emotional Greek-German musical collaboration at Berlin Cathedral
Thirty-eight students from the Chios Music School joined forces with choirs and ensembles from Berlin’s Song Academy as part of German Unity Day.