Malaysia has begun returning Myanmar nationals as part of a controversial repatriation plan that could affect up to 5,000 people. The first group, numbering about 1,500 people, left Malaysia on September 29. Reuters reported that the group included 1,370 men, 79 women, 20 boys and seven girls. The Malaysian government says the returns are voluntary.… Continue reading Myanmar Repatriation Begins as Malaysia Returns Asylum Seekers
Hurricane Polo Mexico made landfall early Tuesday in Baja California, bringing powerful winds and a threat of flash flooding. The Category 2 hurricane struck south of Las Barrancas, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. Polo had maximum sustained winds of 110 mph, or 175 kph. It was moving northeast at about 13 mph, or… Continue reading Hurricane Polo Mexico Makes Landfall With Dangerous Winds
Pro-government forces in Ethiopia say they have taken control of Alamata in southern Tigray after several days of fighting with Tigrayan forces. The town sits along a major highway leading into Tigray. Its reported capture would represent a setback for the Tigrayan forces, which launched attacks on several fronts last week. The latest fighting has… Continue reading Ethiopia Tigray Conflict: Forces Say Alamata Captured
The RAF Fairford investigation is continuing after British police arrested five men near the airbase. The suspects have now been released on bail. Police are examining whether people linked to a foreign state may have been involved in an alleged plot against the base. The five men are British nationals from London. They are all… Continue reading RAF Fairford Investigation: Five Suspects Released
Italy’s new limit on foreign pupils in classrooms is expected to have a limited effect on schools across the country. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government introduced the measure last week. The decree sets a ceiling of 30% for foreign pupils in classrooms. However, experts say the Italy foreign pupils cap could affect only a few… Continue reading Italy Foreign Pupils Cap Has Limited Impact on Schools
US President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping whether China wanted to buy American weapons, according to US Ambassador to China David Perdue. Perdue made the claim in a Fox News interview that aired Sunday. He said the exchange took place amid ongoing discussions between Washington and Beijing over US arms sales to Taiwan.… Continue reading Trump China Arms Sales: Ambassador Says He Asked Xi to Buy
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran expects a formal US response on Tuesday to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi made the comments after meeting Qatari mediators in New York. He said Qatar would present Iran’s ideas to Washington before delivering the US response to Tehran. The Iranian foreign minister is… Continue reading Strait of Hormuz: Iran Awaits US Response Tuesday
The Thailand Myanmar floods have caused widespread damage, deaths and displacement across parts of Southeast Asia. Thailand has reported a rising death toll since flooding began on September 16. By Tuesday, Thai authorities said 23 people had died, while more than 2.6 million people were affected across 29 provinces and Bangkok. Myanmar has also suffered… Continue reading Thailand Myanmar Floods Death Toll Rises as Rain Continues
Oman has launched the Oman Midad Digital Centre at Innovation Park Muscat to support digital innovation and technical skills. The new centre will focus on knowledge transfer, emerging technologies and practical digital training. It brings together government institutions, private companies, universities and technology organizations. The initiative aims to strengthen Oman’s capabilities in areas that are… Continue reading Oman Midad Digital Centre Opens to Drive Digital Innovation
Around 200 Delhi University students marched through South Delhi on Friday. They demanded stronger safety measures for women and children. The protest followed the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park. It also came amid wider concerns about women’s safety in the capital. Students from Lady Shri Ram College, Gargi College, Miranda… Continue reading Delhi University Students March for Women’s Safety
