Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda Dies At 90
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda has died at the age of 90, according to Japan’s Nikkei business daily. Fukuda died on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from heart failure at a hospital in Tokyo, Nikkei reported on Monday. He was…
Bollywood Actor Tiger Shroff Survives Shooting Attack In Mumbai
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has survived a shooting attack in Mumbai, India, after gunmen opened fire at his vehicle, injuring his driver and another person. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, October 18, 2026, as the 36-year-old actor was leaving…
China’s Robots Evolve Beyond Basic Utility As Exports Surge
China’s robotics industry is rapidly advancing, with robots moving beyond basic functions to become indispensable in factories and everyday life around the world. Once showcased mainly in competitive arenas, Chinese robots are increasingly being deployed across factory floors globally, reflecting…
China proposes export controls on solar-manufacturing technologies
China has proposed export controls on 12 technologies used to make solar equipment, citing national security concerns, as part of a broader revision that also covers AI and biotechnology. The ministry of commerce proposed adding the photovoltaic technologies to China’s…
North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay
A long-delayed road bridge linking China and North Korea has opened, Chinese state media report, as trade ties improve between the neighbours. China is North Korea’s largest trading partner and a lifeline against heavy international sanctions over Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons…
Israeli Plumber Yaniv Hayun Helps Save Flydubai Flight After Co-pilot Attacks Captain
A dramatic mid-air emergency aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Israel was brought under control after an Israeli passenger, identified as plumber Yaniv Hayun, rushed into the cockpit and helped prevent the aircraft from plunging further after the co-pilot allegedly…
Iranian Women Undergo Military Training Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Iranian women have begun specialized military and survival training under the government-backed “Janfada” campaign, as tensions surrounding Iran’s recent conflict with the United States and Israel continue. A specialized training course for the campaign’s national women’s team was held at…
Malaysia begins controversial repatriation of asylum seekers to Myanmar
The Malaysian government has started repatriating around 5,000 asylum seekers from Myanmar, under a controversial deal agreed with Myanmar’s military ruler Min Aung Hlaing. Three ships from the Myanmar navy are scheduled to leave Malaysia later today carrying the first…
INDIA: VETERAN BENGALI ACTOR MITHU MUKHERJEE DIES AT 71 AFTER CANCER BATTLE
Veteran Bengali actress Mithu Mukherjee has died at the age of 71 after battling cancer for nearly a year. She passed away at a private hospital in Mumbai on Sunday night, September 20, 2026. Mukherjee was one of the familiar…
Gaza orphans to benefit from monthly cash support
Saudi Arabia is expanding its humanitarian support for vulnerable children across Africa, the Middle East and Europe, with new programmes providing monthly financial assistance, clothing and other basic support to thousands of orphans and families. KSrelief, short for the King…