China and North Korea have officially opened a major cross-border bridge designed to strengthen trade, improve transportation and deepen economic cooperation between the neighbouring countries. The New Yalu River Bridge, also known as the Amnok River Bridge in North Korea, officially opened on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The approximately 3-kilometre bridge connects the Chinese border…
Brazil has officially approved a landmark labour reform that will end the country’s standard six-day workweek and give workers two days of weekly rest without a reduction in pay. The constitutional amendment was formally promulgated by Brazil’s National Congress on Friday, October 16, 2026, following approval by the Senate earlier in the week. The reform…
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked debate about gender roles and the demands placed on women after saying that her daily routine takes an estimated three to four hours longer than that of her male predecessors. Takaichi made the remarks on Wednesday, October 14, during a parliamentary session in which the workload and schedule…
Former US President Barack Obama has criticised Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, saying Jewish people who sought refuge from centuries of persecution took land from Palestinians and acted excessively, fuelling a sense of injustice that continues to shape the conflict today. Obama made the remarks on October 13, 2026, during a public conversation with journalist Susan…
Nearly half of Muslim and Jewish respondents in France say they would consider leaving the country if far-right politician Marine Le Pen wins the 2027 presidential election, according to a new survey by French polling institute Ifop. The survey, commissioned by French magazine Marianne, found that 46 per cent of Muslim respondents and 44 per…
Russia has rejected any reconsideration of its decision to shelter former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, despite demands from Syria’s new leadership for his return to face justice. Moscow says its decision to grant Assad political asylum is final, setting the stage for a diplomatic standoff between the two countries. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko…
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Russia interfered in the United Kingdom’s 2016 Brexit referendum, renewing debate over foreign influence in one of the most consequential political decisions in modern British history. Burnham made the statement during an interview on The Rest Is Politics podcast, explaining that he sought answers about possible Russian involvement…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly moving between heavily guarded royal palaces equipped with bunkers as escalating Houthi attacks increase security concerns across Saudi Arabia, according to The Wall Street Journal. The reported security measures come amid a growing wave of missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi infrastructure, including airports and energy facilities….
Ukraine’s recent strikes on Russian data centers have disrupted key parts of the country’s digital infrastructure, with automated web traffic from technology giant Yandex experiencing a dramatic decline. The attacks targeted three Yandex data centers in Sasovo, Kaluga, and Vladimir, affecting services operated by one of Russia’s most important technology companies. The disruptions have sparked…
Pope Leo XIV has undergone successful surgery to remove part of his right lung at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican has confirmed, in a major health development involving the leader of the Catholic Church. The 71-year-old pontiff underwent the procedure on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after…
