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Saudi Arabias Energy Ministry said on Wednesday (October 21, 2026) that debris from an intercepted drone killed two people and injured two others at an Aramco-operated oil field in the countrys southeast.

Despite circulating in Africa and Asia for several decades, the Shamonda virus has never previously been detected in humans, the Health and Agriculture Ministries said in a joint statement

The mayor of Lyon, Gregory Doucet, has said that his city experienced hours of chaos during the riots, with between 150 and 200 shops looted and a tourist office torched

Irans state television reported that seven oil tankers have caught fire and were damaged overnight Thursday (October 22, 2026) after being targeted or striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Trump has openly said he wants automakers to move production from Canada to the U.S., threatening an industry deeply integrated across the border for decades

Eisenkot, the military chief of staff from 2015 to 2019, has vowed to unite Israelis after the divisive tenure of Netanyahu, who has moved the country sharply to the right

Raghoo Puri said this presents member states with a fait accompli, an unfortunate situation for an organisation already facing challenges to its legitimacy

Elon Musks reported restrictions on satellite services to Ukraine show the risks of Indias dependence on foreign-controlled technology; from satellite navigation to cloud computing and military equipment, gaps in domestic capabilities can leave critical infrastructure exposed to external pressure

Brent crude futures rose $1.29, or 1.2%, to $110.11 a barrel at 00:34 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 97 cents, or 1%, to $98.12

Mr. Witkoff praised Mr. Putin as a humanitarian for freeing U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, but the Kremlin warned after the meeting in Saint Petersburg that while Moscow was in principle willing to restart talks there was little substance in Ukrainian and European peace proposals the U.S. diplomat had delivered

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, a Rhode Island Democrat, warned that the administration now risks derailing a legislative effort to speed up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects

The notices were issued on October 18, days after the documentary, allegedly containing false and disparaging claims about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani, sparked a controversy

It stated that sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific may rise to 3.8 degrees Celsius above average during November 2026 to January 2027

Das and Ranka were released after the expiry of judicial custody in connection with the October 14 protest at Jantar Mantar.

Two people killed were Nepali and Filipino nationals, while the injured were Pakistani and Indian nationals, says Ministry

Economic objectives can be met only in a stable security environment

Two chokepoints, one crisis Riyadh faces growing threats to its security, oil exports and regional influence

Authoritarian leaders are undermining legal norms and reshaping international institutions to serve their interests

In the present case, the nature of the allegations, the apparent absence of specific material particulars on the grounds of detention and the prima facie concern regarding the manner in which the detention order has been formulated warrant further examination, Justice Nargal observes

The container belonging to a company is marked Defoamer Stock, which means the tanks and all the equipment used to spray chemicals to remove foam from the Yamuna have already been set up, says AAP Delhi president

The third edition of the tournament will feature four groups of four teams each, with matches scheduled across venues in Chattogram, Sylhet and Kathmandu

A case was registered and special teams were formed to nab the suspects

The 65-year-old independent politician is receiving treatment in a Melbourne hospital where she was flown by helicopter

The incident was the latest in an annual olive harvest that has been marked by violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinian villagers attempting to gather their crops

The Houthis also targeted a military base at an airport in the southern city of Al Mukalla

The development comes months after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in August

The rising cost of living, including increased fuel costs, and anger over the state of schools and lack of affordable housing for students have been fuelling protests across Europe

Voters in oil-rich Alberta voted decisively to stay in Canada. Here is what happened and what it means for North America.

Naam Tamilar Katchi leader M. Karthika and her husband were arrested by police in Coimbatore following protests during the Dharapuram by-election campaign.

Opposition leaders also question Hardeep Singh Puris account of meetings with Epstein as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Mumbai

The visit comes as India and the U.S. seek to deepen commercial and strategic ties, with energy security, manufacturing and technology among the areas of potential cooperation.

The companies have been asked to provide scientific proof to support their advertisements

Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy also stated the government is working to add a dedicated component for agrivoltaics in the second phase of PM-Kusum.

At the 75th foundation day of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Mr. Nabin said the BJP would continue along the path established by its ideological and political predecessor