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Trump says US citizen Stephen Hubbard on way home after freed by Russia without a swap
WASHINGTON, Oct 21 — Stephen Hubbard, an American taken captive by Russian forces years ago in Ukraine, has been freed and was “on his way back home”, US President Donald […]
Prabowo berates countries that ‘insult’ Indonesia over wildfires, vows to reveal companies involved
JAKARTA, Oct 21 — Indonesia’s president railed today against “countries that like to insult” his nation over wildfires that have razed vast areas, spewing toxic haze into neighbouring countries. The […]
World’s strongest storm of 2026, Champi, barrels towards Taiwan; China prepares evacuations and shutdowns
BEIJING, Oct 21 — The world’s strongest storm of the year is bearing down on Taiwan and eastern China, prompting evacuation preparations, ferry suspensions and coastal shutdowns as authorities brace […]
Greenpeace scales Jakarta landmark to slam Indonesia’s Prabowo over haze crisis on second anniversary of presidency
JAKARTA, Oct 21 — Greenpeace activists unfurled giant banners condemning Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s handling of the haze crisis at a Jakarta landmark yesterday, as protests over forest fires and […]
North Korea says new firepower units moved into ‘firing positions’ near border
SEOUL, Oct 21 — North Korea has moved new units into “firing positions”, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un said today, days after Pyongyang warned it was considering […]
HK socialite Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law splashed out on meat mincer but balked at bone crusher price, court hears
HONG KONG, Oct 21 — The former father-in-law of murdered Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi bought a meat mincer just 13 days before her death — and even enquired about […]
Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs after alleged targeted attack
MELBOURNE, Oct 21 — Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs removed, her husband told journalists today, after what police called a “targeted” attack. Haines is in a stable […]
Taiwan says China ramps up cyberattacks and disinformation before elections
TAIPEI, Oct 21 — Taiwan’s intelligence agency said China has cranked up cyberattacks and the distribution of misleading information against the island democracy ahead of local elections next month. China […]
UN says 1.5°C target will be overshot, with world heading for 2.6°C warming
PARIS, Oct 21 — Global commitments to cut planet-heating emissions are falling far short of the Paris climate goals and put the world on course for 2.6°C warming this century, […]
Rubio hails ‘positive’ Ukraine talks, US envoy heads to Russia
MUMBAI, Oct 21 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said today that talks between American envoy Steve Witkoff and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo had been “positive”, as […]