SYDNEY, Oct 21 - The man who allegedly rammed his car into Australian lawmaker Helen Haines outside her electoral office will appear in court on Wednesday after being charged with three offences, in an attack authorities say was deliberate.
Shenzhen is accelerating improvements to visitor services and urban safety as it prepares to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in November. But which changes will endure after world leaders leave?
India is inserting itself deeper into the global electronics supply chain. Has that progress been worth what taxpayers have paid for? Andy Mukherjee weighs in for Bloomberg Opinion.
WASHINGTON, Oct 20 - UN experts called on Tuesday for an independent investigation into Indian authorities' conduct in a recent crackdown on protests, where they said demonstrators had sustained injuries and some reported being subjected to ill-treatment.
In the first round of Brazil’s elections on Oct. 4, 2026, Flávio Bolsonaro, of the right wing Liberal Party (PL), came in first with 47.03% of the valid votes, compared with 45.16% for the current leftist president and Workers’ Party (PT) candidate, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Like Ream Naval Base in Cambodia, Ban Keun could lay the groundwork for increased Chinese presence, analysts said.
CAIRO, Oct 20 - Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed mediation efforts and regional developments during a meeting with Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Tehran, Iran's Nournews reported on Tuesday.
On January 5, 2025, Saudi Arabia’s then ambassador to Bangladesh, Essa Youssef Essa Al Duhailan, delivered a stark reminder of a lost opportunity. Saudi Aramco, the Kingdom’s state-owned oil giant, had sent high-level delegations to Bangladesh three times between 2016 and 2018
SAO PAULO, Oct 20 - An outbreak of Newcastle disease in Brazil is unlikely to cause lasting damage to the country's poultry industry if authorities contain it quickly, analysts said, though uncertainty over trade restrictions, particularly from China, remains a key risk for
The snake, measuring about 40cm in length, was found by a mechanic under the carpet in the aircraft at Fukuoka Airport.
The forestry ministry insists that fire prevention and control are shared responsibilities.
MUMBAI, Oct 20 - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday acknowledged that a batch of interceptors purchased for Ukraine under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) program may not have been delivered, but that this was not because of any political intent.
North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.
The attack has stunned the nation, where politicians tend to mingle freely with the public.
India is a major importer of Russian oil.
Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.
DUBAI, Oct 20 - Iran has deliberately prolonged talks with the US to try to weaken Donald Trump politically ahead of November's US midterm elections, senior officials say, while fears of renewed military action and deep distrust of Washington have reinforced Tehran's reluctance
As Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto enters his third year in office, observers say the challenge will be to translate his ambitious promises into tangible results while balancing public expectations with economic and political stability.
Twelve flights between Singapore and Pontianak in West Kalimantan were cancelled in September, while another two between Singapore and Palembang in South Sumatra were cancelled on Oct 15, according to Indonesia’s Transportation Ministry.
The food crisis in Afghanistan is projected to affect millions of children in 2027.
Hanoi regularly ranks among the world’s most polluted cities during the winter months.
Mohammad Hamdan Awal was charged with stealing several pieces of underwear belonging to a 26-year-old woman.
Reports that SpaceX temporarily restricted its satellite internet service for Ukraine’s armed forces have generated serious concern in Kyiv and among the country’s allies. SpaceX operates the civilian Starlink system and its lesser-known military-grade counterpart, called
The man, named by the local media as Brendan Nugent, remains in custody and will face court on Oct 21.
Democrats on the US Senate Armed Services Committee called on the Pentagon on Monday to reveal how much President Donald Trump’s Iran war is costing American taxpayers, citing “ongoing efforts to hide the true cost.” US Central Command (CENTCOM) told Congress that the war had
Social media users are demanding better jobs and higher wages first.
Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshis on October 14 but Dhaka’s response was conspicuously restrained. Its consulate in Jeddah reportedly sought formal confirmation and the foreign ministry requested details. Officials then reassured Riyadh that bilateral relations would
Beijing said the move “overstretched” the concept of national security.
Yoo Ji-won collapsed during the 2026 Seoul Race half-marathon on Oct 11, about 500m from the finish.
China's Finance Minister Lan Foan called on APEC members to work more closely together to boost growth at a time when the global economy has been rocked by rapid change and the fallout from geopolitical conflicts.
Perikatan Nasional's dissolution would mean that its component parties would not be able to contest the upcoming elections under a common banner.
Recent incidents involving the explosion of a North Korean landmine in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and the repatriation of North Korean POWs held in Ukraine have led to a dramatic increase in North Korea-related coverage by South Korean media outlets, which had shown little
Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency said the debris appeared to come from a Zhuque-2E rocket.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 - Malaysia cancelled the registration of the country's main opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional (PN) on Tuesday amid a dispute between its key parties, dealing a blow to the bloc ahead of elections expected in coming months.
Seoul was angered after Ukraine disclosed the transfer of two North Korean soldiers to South Korea.
Ukraine has insisted that "diplomacy must prevail over emotions" in relations between the countries and that they consider "the situation resolved".
The scale of online engagement suggests pretending to have a job is widespread.
BEIJING/HONG KONG, Oct 20 - A photo of a home-cooked lunch almost exposed Coco Li's secret.
Bukang-i was first spotted in the canal at the North Port Waterfront Park on Sept 18.
NAIROBI, Oct 20 - At least 73 people were killed when drones struck a market in the disputed Abyei region along the border of South Sudan and Sudan, the caretaker information minister for the jointly administered region said on Tuesday, accusing Sudan's army of carrying out the
As many as 85% of federal lawmakers and their staff had experienced violent or threatening behaviour.
Malaysian Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir said students have been told to avoid unrest areas.
It is not the first time that Japan has been pushed around by the US over chips.
BEIJING/TAIPEI, Oct 20 - China's military said on Tuesday it had sent forces to watch a US warship that \"illegally\" entered waters around a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, while further north in the waterway, Taiwan reported a standoff with a Chinese ship.
Taiwan says Chinese Coast Guard ship entered "restricted waters" near the Pratas Islands it controls.
Students, including from the University of Indonesia, will protest against recent forest fires, as well as the rout on the stock market.
Tokyo said it was "extremely regrettable" that its diplomats had been unable to visit the Japanese journalist detained in Russia, despite a bilateral protocol that guarantees the right to consular access.
