Swedish appeals court overturns ex-security adviser’s acquittal and fines him
Henrik Landerholm was found grossly negligent over classified documents left at a hotel in 2023. The court imposed 52,000 kronor in fines.
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France asks local authorities to impose partial curfews after weekend unrest
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu requested localised measures for some cities on 19 October after protests turned violent. The cities and curfew hours were not specified.
Lee calls for South Korea to regain wartime command as US talks continue
President Lee Jae Myung says South Korea is capable of taking wartime operational control, but the allies have yet to settle the timing and readiness conditions.
Twelve migrants die in separate boat incidents off Greek islands
Six people died after a collision off Lesbos and six after a capsize off Samos on 19 October. Greek authorities are investigating the Lesbos collision.
Donald Tusk to visit India for Modi talks and business meetings on October 21–23
India’s foreign ministry announced a three-day visit by Poland’s prime minister, with talks in New Delhi and business engagements in Bengaluru.
Kim Yo-jong says North Korea may restart border broadcasts and add tactical weapons
North Korea is weighing renewed loudspeaker broadcasts and more tactical strike assets near its border with South Korea amid a dispute over military warnings and mine blasts.
Philippine court orders Senator Rodante Marcoleta suspended for 90 days
The Sandiganbayan ordered the preventive suspension over pending plunder and gift cases. The 90-day period begins when Marcoleta receives the resolution.
IllustrationIndia rejects OIC resolutions adopted in Baghdad, accuses Pakistan of orchestrating references
India’s foreign ministry called references to the country in OIC resolutions false and said Pakistan had orchestrated them, according to The Hindu.
Researchers find Pegasus on Serbian university rector’s phone
Citizen Lab and the SHARE Foundation found that Vladan Djokic’s iPhone had been hacked. A former prosecutor also received a spyware warning, but investigators could not confirm...
Alberta votes on whether to pursue binding referendum on leaving Canada
Voters are deciding whether to begin a legal process toward a second vote on separation, amid opposition from First Nations and polling that favours remaining in Canada.
Karachi railway police face kidnapping case amid KMC road dispute
A city wardens director alleges railway police abducted and tortured him after a confrontation at a Karachi road project. The agencies also dispute whether the construction is...
People’s Daily draws Long March lesson on upholding Xi Jinping’s leadership
A commentary by Central Party School official Xie Chuntao links the Long March to the Communist Party’s call for a strong leadership core under Xi Jinping.
Lavrov expected in Tehran for talks aimed at averting wider Iran war
Russia’s foreign minister says his planned Tehran visit is aimed at preventing a return to large-scale war, as Iran says its ceasefire proposal remains open.
Ukraine warns proposed Putin-Trump-Xi summit could encourage Russia to continue war
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says talks about ending the war should include Ukraine. The proposed three-way meeting has no confirmed date or agenda.
UK Foreign Office to refer families of people missing abroad to Missing People
Consular teams will connect consenting families with the charity’s support services under a partnership announced on 19 October.
Singapore haze cuts trade at outdoor restaurants and earnings for buskers
Restaurants and performers describe fewer customers and shorter outdoor sessions as Singapore’s air quality remains unhealthy, according to CNA interviews and an official advisory.
Zelenskyy says no US warning before Russian strikes on Kyiv power plants
Ukraine's leader says partners gave no alert before a missile barrage that hit energy sites in 11 regions, while Washington denies any pause in intelligence sharing.
Shanmugam criticises Indonesian official’s ‘oxygen’ remarks, welcomes haze response
Singapore’s senior minister called the remarks disappointing as fires affected the region, while welcoming Indonesia’s approval of foreign assistance.