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protesters display a memorial sign of slain Palestinian Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif during a demonstration called by Spanish unions in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in Madrid, Spain, October 15, 2025.— Reuters Journalists who covered the Gaza war shared harrowing experiences of losses and survival, expressing profound disappointment with the global community’s silent response to the killing of media …

A view of the statue of Saint Peter and St. Peter’s Basilica on the day of a weekly general audience, at the Vatican, September 24, 2025. — Reuters Nearly 4,400 people have been abused by Catholic priests in Italy in cases reported since 2020, a victims’ group alleged on Friday, renewing pressure on bishops to confront a crisis that has …

Saudi Arabia’s  newly appointed Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan in a file photo. — X @HaramainInfo RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has appointed Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan as grand mufti, state media said. Al-Fawzan was named the grand mufti of Saudi Arabia by royal decree, the official SPA news agency reported. The newly appointed grand mufti …

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that all trade negotiations with Canada have been terminated, following what he described as a fraudulent advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs. “Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Earlier this week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford noted that the anti-tariff …

The Pentagon said the B‑1s launched from Dyess Air Force Base in Texas and flew over the Caribbean Sea toward Venezuela as part of routine training exercises. A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the flights occurred near Venezuelan shores but did not say whether the aircraft entered Venezuelan airspace. The B‑1 Lancer capable of carrying the largest …

An aerial view shows tugboats helping a crude oil tanker to berth at an oil terminal, off Waidiao Island in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, China, July 18, 2022. — Reuters US sanctions hit Moscow’s two largest oil companies. India poised to sharply cut Russian oil imports. Russia faces demand drop from two biggest customers. SINGAPORE: Chinese state oil majors have suspended purchases …

This screengrab from Thai PBS video footage taken in Mae Sot on October 22, 2025 and received by AFPTV on October 23, 2025 shows people crossing a section of the Moei river near KK Park in Myanmar (R) to Thailand. — AFP Nearly 700 foreigners, including Pakistanis, have fled Myanmar and crossed into Thailand, the Thai army said on Thursday, …

Former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid.— Reuters/File Verdict to be pronounced three months ahead of elections. Hasina Wajid has defied court orders to return from India. 1,400 people killed during anti-government protests in 2024. The verdict in the crimes against humanity case against ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina will be delivered on November 13, the attorney general said, …

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer interacts with members of the Muslim community during his visit to Peacehaven Mosque in East Sussex. — reporter LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged an additional £10 million in security funding to protect Muslim communities from hate crimes and attacks after increase in attacks on Muslims and mosques across the UK. The UK PM …

US President Donald Trump meets with China’s President Xi Jinping at the start of their bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. — Reuters ASEAN summit in Malaysia slated for October 26–28. Malaysia trade deal, Thai–Cambodia peace accord eyed. Possible sideline meeting with Brazil’s President Lula da Silva. WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is …