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Malaysia Shuts Schools in Kuala Lumpur, Other Areas Over Haze
Malaysia has closed schools in Kuala Lumpur and other areas as persistent haze from peatland and forest fires blankets the region, worsening air quality and driving a surge in respiratory complaints. Malaysia closed schools in Kuala Lumpur and other parts of the country on Friday, as haze from fires in neighbouring Indonesia again plunged local…
South African Judge Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize
The award to Navi Pillay could spark a reaction from US President Donald Trump, whose administration has repeatedly criticised international justice institutions. Photo by FRANK BOXLER / AFP South African lawyer and champion of international law Navi Pillay is pictured after she was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, on October 9, 2026 at the…
Anne Carson Wins Nobel Prize in Literature for Poetry and Classics
Canadian poet and scholar Anne Carson has won the Nobel Prize in Literature, fulfilling years of speculation that she could receive the prestigious award. This picture taken on May 8, 2015 shows Canadian poet Anne Carson performing her work “Antigonick” at the Moderna Museet art gallery in Stockholm, Sweden. The Nobel Prize in Literature was…
UK Foreign Secretary Accuses Putin of Terrorising Civilians in Ukraine
Britain’s foreign secretary accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of targeting civilians, as the UK announced fresh sanctions against Russia’s oil, crypto and war-financing networks. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (R)and Britain Foreign Minister Ed Miliband (L) speak to the press outside a multi-storey residential building in Pryluky, on October 8, 2026.Photo by SERGII VOLSKYI / AFP…
US Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Surge on Iran War Concerns
US stocks declined as rising oil prices heightened fears that an escalation in the Iran conflict could deepen economic pressure on President Donald Trump and American consumers. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell, in New York City on October 5, 2026. Photo by TIMOTHY A.…
El Niño Set to Intensify, Peak in December, UN Warns
The UN weather agency says El Niño is expected to strengthen and bring higher temperatures across much of the world, adding to the effects of human-driven climate change. A logo of the United Nations El Nino will intensify even more before peaking in December, the United Nations said Thursday, warning it could be among the…
6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu, US Agency Reports
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake has struck Vanuatu, according to a US agency, in the latest seismic event to hit the Pacific island nation. This screengrab taken from handout video footage posted on the Facebook account of Michael Thompson on December 17, 2024 shows a member of security inspecting a collapsed building in Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila…
High School Students Turn Out For New Protests Across France
Students have blocked entrances to hundreds of high schools across the country since late September, and protests have on occasion spiralled into violent clashes with riot police. People take part in a demonstration part of a nationwide day of actions called by high-school students unions who for days have been demanding better learning conditions in…
Democrats Sue Trump Over Taxpayer-Funded Advertising Campaign
Democrats have filed a lawsuit challenging a taxpayer-funded advertising campaign by US President Donald Trump, arguing that the spending violates restrictions on government-funded propaganda. US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he departs the White House in Washington, DC, on October 7, 2026 [Annabelle Gordon/Pool via EPA] The Democratic National Committee has filed…
US Bars Fiji-Based Man Over Alleged Corruption Linked To China
The US State Department has barred a Fiji-based man accused of paying bribes to Fijian citizens to advance Chinese interests. The US Department of State has publicly designated a Fiji-based man for his involvement in corruption on behalf of Chinese actors. Zhao Fugang, the director of the Overseas Chinese Service Center, “abused his public position…
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