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Viet Tan: Rights group accuses Vietnam of abducting Australian, Norwegian activists
A pro-democracy group accused Vietnam of abducting two activists, an Australian and a Norwegian, from Cambodia. Vietnamese authorities confirmed their arrest but said they entered illegally with forged documents.
Malaysia begins controversial repatriation of asylum seekers to Myanmar
Malaysia has begun repatriating approximately 5,000 asylum seekers from Myanmar, drawing condemnation from human rights organizations who warn returnees face violence and forced conscription.
Boeing 737 Max 10 certification delayed by software issue, FAA says
The FAA has delayed certification of Boeing’s 737 Max 10 aircraft due to a software issue that may affect landing procedures, potentially delaying government approval further.
South Korea suspects North Korean mines behind DMZ blast
South Korea suspects North Korean landmines caused a recent DMZ explosion that injured three military personnel, raising tensions between the rivals who remain technically at war.
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Rising fuel costs hitting businesses and customers in Hayle
Businesses and consumers in Hayle, Cornwall report that elevated fuel costs are constraining delivery ranges, reducing customer visits, and affecting operating expenses across multiple sectors.
Afghanistan vows to respond after Pakistani air strikes kill four
Pakistani air strikes on Afghanistan killed at least four people, according to the Afghan Taliban government, which vowed to deliver an appropriate response to the strikes.
Food banks say they are ‘in crisis’ as some face threat of closure in Northern Ireland
Food banks across Northern Ireland report critical shortages of supplies and funding, with some facing potential closure within months as donations fail to meet rising operational costs.
Gaza watches Israel’s elections with fear and antipathy
Palestinians in Gaza are closely monitoring Israel’s upcoming election on October 27, fearing that the results could determine their future, with many expressing concerns about potential policy continuation or escalation regardless of the outcome.
Alarm bells sound in Brussels as EU sales of Chinese hybrid cars rocket
Chinese hybrid car sales in the EU surged to 160,662 units in the first seven months of this year, up from just 659 in 2022, prompting Brussels to seek voluntary export reductions or impose safeguards.
Monarchy-aligned PAM leads in Morocco election provisional results
Morocco’s monarchy-aligned PAM party won the most parliamentary seats in recent elections with 97 of 395 seats, ahead of its former coalition partner RNI, with turnout dropping significantly from the previous election.
Housebuilder Vistry slashes profit forecasts as losses balloon
Vistry Group, one of Britain’s largest housebuilders, has substantially reduced profit expectations amid mounting losses and a £600m inventory of unsold homes, prompting significant cost-cutting measures.
Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver defiant UN speech while facing protests and political isolation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a UN speech Thursday amid international condemnation, domestic political challenges, and planned protests over conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank.
‘Partial satisfaction’: Sri Lankans hail 2019 bombings ruling with a caveat
A Sri Lankan court convicted 15 men over the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people, though survivors and activists say justice remains incomplete pending trials of alleged masterminds.
Yemeni forces say they repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting rages
Government-aligned forces in Yemen reported repelling coordinated Houthi attacks in Taiz, with heavy fighting continuing across multiple fronts in the conflict-stricken nation.
Police use teargas on protesters as disabled woman, 87, evicted from Madrid home
Police used teargas on hundreds of protesters attempting to block the eviction of an 87-year-old disabled woman from her Madrid apartment after she could not afford sharply increased rent.
Iran’s president tells Trump it will never ‘bend the knee’
Iran’s president tells the UN that Iran will not ‘bend the knee’ to US pressure, but says the country remains open to diplomatic negotiations after nearly seven months of conflict with the US and Israel.