Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Hong Kong stocks close sharply lower

stocks

Hong Kong stocks join global sell-off as US inflation data fuels Fed rate hike fears. Hang Seng index falls 3.39 percent or 738.60 points. Shanghai Composite Index slides 0.89 percent, or 29.28 points, to 3,255.55. Hong Kong stocks fell on Monday, joining a global sell-off, as a forecast-beating increase in US inflation fueled concerns about … Read more

The parliamentary sleaze watchdog is looking into Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer stated that he followed all House of Commons procedures regarding wages and gifts. The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is investigating the Labor leader for possible violations. Sir Keir’s work and salary records, as well as his gifts, benefits, and hospitality records, are being investigated. Sir Keir Starmer stated that he followed all … Read more

Ex-Olympic champion Monica Puig retires from tennis

Monica Puig

Monica Puig announces her retirement from tennis. Puerto Rican was the first Puerto Rican to win an Olympic gold medal in any sport. The 28-year-old has had four surgeries in three years due to injuries. Former Olympic tennis champion Monica Puig confirmed on Monday her retirement from the sport, saying her “body had enough” after four surgeries … Read more

Trump was told fraud claims behind Capitol riot were false: aides

Trump

Trump ignored warnings from aides not to claim the 2020 election was stolen. Barack Obama’s former campaign manager Bill Stepien testifies. The hearing is part of a congressional probe into the 2021 attack. Donald Trump ignored repeated warnings from top aides not to claim the 2020 election was stolen, According to testimony released Monday by … Read more

Western donor countries’ “complacency” is slammed by a Ukrainian military spokesman

Western donor countries'

A representative for Ukraine’s foreign legion slammed a “feeling of complacency” among the country’s military sponsors. The longer we delay, the greater the number of people who will die, Magrou warned. This includes not just Ukrainian military personnel but also our legionnaires. On Monday, a representative for Ukraine’s foreign legion slammed a “feeling of complacency” … Read more

Police are attempting to identify a man whose body was discovered in a London park on fire

London Park

A man’s remains were discovered on fire in a London park. Police are seeking to identify him. The incident is being investigated as ‘unexplained,’ according to the Met. A man’s remains were discovered on fire in a London park, and police are seeking to identify him. The body of a man was discovered in Belvue … Read more

Yen slides to 24-year low against dollar

Yen

The yen fell to its lowest level versus the dollar since 1998 on Monday. Sky-high US inflation drives a growing monetary policy divide between Japan and the US. The Bank of Japan has said it will stick with its long-standing monetary easing programme. On Monday, the yen fell to its lowest level versus the dollar … Read more

Russian missiles launched on Chernihiv have prompted evacuations

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Ukrainian Civil Defense director: “The reason for it is the fear of fire spreading”. The Chernihiv area has not been a frequent target of Russian airstrikes or shelling in recent months. No injuries have been reported, but residents have been ordered to leave the Pryluky neighbourhood. Russian forces launched three missiles on the Pryluky neighbourhood … Read more

UN rights chief Bachelet won’t seek second term

GENEVA: UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Monday she will not seek a second term, ending months of speculation amid growing criticism of her lax stance on rights abuses in China. “As my term as High Commissioner draws to a close, this Council’s milestone 50th session will be the last which I brief,” Bachelet … Read more

UK economy shrinks again

UK economy

The UK economy could be destined for a downturn, causing the cost of living to skyrocket. A key business organization issues a grave warning about the country’s financial prospects in the coming year. The CBI’s prediction came just hours before official numbers proved that the economy dropped in April for the second time. The UK … Read more

Former tennis star Dokic says she came close to suicide

Dokic

Former tennis star Jelena Dokic says she came close to taking her own life in April. The 39-year-old wrote a lengthy and heartfelt Instagram message on Monday. Former world number four rose to a career-high world ranking of four in 2002. Australian former tennis star Jelena Dokic revealed on Monday that she came close to taking her … Read more

‘Surrender or perish,’ says rebel commander in Severodonetsk

Severodonetsk

A military spokesperson of the self-proclaimed “Donetsk People’s Republic” says Ukrainian forces in Severodonetsk must surrender or perish. He claims that the only bridge connecting the city to neighbouring Lysychansk has been destroyed. The media is unable to corroborate his allegations. According to a military spokesperson of the self-proclaimed “Donetsk People’s Republic,” Ukrainian forces in … Read more

25% of Ukraine’s arable land lost to war: Kyiv

Ukraine

Ukraine has lost a quarter of its arable land since Russia’s invasion. Taras Vysotskiy insists food security is not threatened despite loss of land. Ukraine was the world’s fourth-largest supplier of wheat and maize. Ukraine has lost a quarter of its arable land since Russia’s invasion, notably in the south and east, the deputy agriculture … Read more

Indian rupee hits record low on Fed rate hike worries

Indian rupee

Indian rupee hits record low against US dollar ahead of an interest rate hike this week. The rupee hit 78.2825 per dollar for the first time on Friday. Sensex index slides 2.1 percent as foreigners take out $24 billion from local stocks. The Indian rupee hit a record low against the US dollar on Monday, … Read more

During a polo tournament, Prince Harry falls off his horse and runs over three animals

Prince Harry

While playing polo in California, Prince Harry fell off his horse. The 37-year-old father-of-two was knocked down. He quickly recovered to resume playing at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club. While playing polo in California, Prince Harry fell off his horse. The 37-year-old father-of-two was knocked down but quickly recovered to resume playing at … Read more

In the first 100 days of the conflict, Russia earned about €100 billion from energy exports

Russia earned about €100 billion

Russia gained €100 billion from oil and gas exports in the first 100 days of the Ukraine crisis. Moscow’s earnings from energy sales have fallen from a high of well over $1 billion per day in March. However, they continue to surpass publicly publicised projections of the cost of the war. Russia gained about €100 … Read more

UK economy contracts in April as inflation weighs

Output in the services, manufacturing, and construction sectors decreased. It is the first time that all major sectors have contributed negatively to a monthly GDP estimate. The ONS cited the effect of price rises and supply chain shortages as the cause for the decrease. Official data released Monday indicated that British economic output fell for … Read more

Russia’s Kasatkina helps cramp-hit Ukrainian Kalinina during Berlin WTA win

Russia

Daria Kasatkina saved Anhelina Kalinina from cramp during their first-round match. It was the first time a Russian player has faced a Ukrainian opponent since Russia’s invasion of Europe. Anhelina Kalinina won the opening set. Russia’s Daria Kasatkina raced to the rescue when her Ukrainian opponent Anhelina Kalinina suffered with cramp during their first-round match … Read more

Search for a missing British journalist: a body was discovered tied to a tree in the Amazon

Brazil

In the Amazon rainforest, two bodies were discovered ‘attached to a tree.’ The missing British journalist and a Brazilian indigenous expert, were being searched. Personal things belonging to them have been discovered, according to the Brazilian Federal Police. In the Amazon rainforest, two bodies were discovered ‘attached to a tree’ in the search for a … Read more

No evidence against Shehbaz, Hamza in money laundering case found: court

Shehbaz money laundering case

A special court on Monday ruled, ‘No evidence of corruption, misuse of authority, and bribery’ has so far been found on record against Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza Shahbaz in the Rs16 billion money laundering case. Read more: Imran says it becomes necessary to get rid of this imported govt for Pakistan’s betterment The court, hearing the … Read more

Russian shopping malls lose up to 30% of their footfall

shopping malls

Russian shopping malls are “de-energized.” They are losing up to 30% of their footfall. This appears as a result of the migration of Western brands. According to the son of one of Russia’s most prominent property developers, Russian shopping malls are “de-energized” and are losing up to 30% of their footfall as a result of … Read more

Ivory Coast goalkeeper Gbohouo handed 18-month doping ban

Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast’s Sylvain Gbohouo has been banned for 18 months. The 33-year-old tested positive for trimetazidine. The drug can boost endurance. Ivory Coast goalkeeper Sylvain Gbohouo has been banned for 18 months after testing positive for a prohibited substance, FIFA announced on Monday. The 33-year-old returned a positive test for trimetazidine, a drug banned because … Read more

On ‘Liberation Day,’ a former Ukrainian prime minister laments Mariupol’s destruction

Ukraine Tensions

It is eight years since pro-Russian soldiers were pushed out of Mariupol after a short takeover in 2014. Eight years later, the port city has been reclaimed by the Russians after weeks of relentless shelling. Russian strikes are thought to have completely destroyed 50 percent of the city’s buildings. On the seventh anniversary of Liberation … Read more

French army quits Mali base ahead of total pullout

French

French troops hand over military base in northeastern Mali. UN emissary in region warns departure could leave Menaka vulnerable to attack. France launched anti-jihadist operations in the region in 2013. French troops handed over a military base in northeastern Mali on Monday, ahead of a final withdrawal from the Sahel nation, according to France’s army, … Read more

Russia is utilising more powerful weaponry than Ukraine, according to Finland’s president

Russia

Finnish President Sauli Niinisto says Russia’s weapons are more powerful than those of Ukraine. Western nations have been careful to only give Ukraine weapons that Russia would use, he says. He claims Russian weapons contain thermobaric bombs, which are “weapons of mass devastation”. Both Russia and Ukraine use heavier weaponry against one other; but Russia’s … Read more

Greek police kill Afghan migrant at border: Turkey

Turkish-Greek border

Greece accuses Turkey of spreading “fake news”. Afghan citize crossing the Greek border illegally shot by Greek guards,Turkish guard said. He was one of eight people trying to cross illegally into Greece. An Afghan citizen attempting to cross the Turkish-Greek border illegally was shot and fatally wounded by Greek border guards on Monday, the Turkish … Read more