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Oct 26, 2025
Moscow [Russia], October 26: Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev on Friday said that dialogue was continuing between Moscow and Washington despite the latest US sanctions against Russia and President Donald Trump's cancellation of an upcoming meeting with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.
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Thailand's former Queen Sirikit dies aged 93
Bangkok [Thailand], October 26: Queen Sirikit, the mother of Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn, has died aged 93.
US, Chinese officials face off on export controls, Trump tariff threat in Malaysia
New York [US], October 26: Top economic officials from the U.S. and China are due to arrive in Kuala Lumpur on Friday for talks to...
Israeli military says it conducted 'targeted strike' in central Gaza
Jerusalem [Israel], October 26: Israeli forces carried out a "targeted strike" on an individual in central Gaza who was planning to attack Israeli troops, Israel's...
Jamaica braces as rapidly intensifying Hurricane Melissa creeps
New York [US], October 26: Tropical Storm Melissa has become a hurricane and is expected to strengthen into at least Category 4 intensity, the U.S....
Trump headlines ASEAN summit, Thailand-Cambodia to sign ceasefire deal
Washington [US], October 26: U.S. President Donald Trump landed in Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit on Sunday, where he is set to witness an expanded...
Afghan gov't approves over 53-mln-USD development projects
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 26: The Afghan government's national procurement commission has approved 22 development projects worth 3.5 billion afghani (over 53 million U.S. dollars) to...
ADB approves 233.2 mln USD loan to boost water system in rural Georgia
Manila [Philippines], October 26: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday approved a 233.2-million-U.S.-dollar loan to help expand access to reliable, safe water supply services...
Sri Lanka appoints veterinary committee to examine elephants
Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 26: The Sri Lankan government has appointed a committee of veterinarians to examine two elephants gifted by Thailand, following concerns raised...
UAE raises tally to six medals on day four of Bahrain Asian Youth Games
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 26: The United Arab Emirates increased its medal tally to six - three golds, one silver and two bronzes - ranking...
Sultan bin Ahmed witnesses Sir Bu Nair Festival closing ceremony
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 26: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, attended the closing ceremony of the 2025 Silver Jubilee edition of the Sir Bu Nair Festival, organised by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority on Sir Bu Nair Island, Sharjah.
World Meteorological Congress endorses actions to promote AI for forecasts, warnings
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Israeli strike kills Hezbollah commander in S. Lebanon
Palestinian factions agree to independent technocratic body for Gaza governance
Egypt's int'l El Gouna Film Festival closes, highlights Gaza crisis
Seven more UN aid workers arrested by Houthis in Yemen's capital: source
U.S. military kills 6 on alleged drug boat in Caribbean
Pentagon sending aircraft carrier to Latin America
U.S. sanctions Colombian president amid worsening bilateral relations
