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Hong Kong: Black boxes recovered after cargo plane crash

Authorities in Hong Kong have successfully retrieved the black boxes from a cargo plane that crashed last Monday, killing two people. The aircraft, a Boeing 744, veered off the runway during landing, collided with a security patrol vehicle, and ended up in the sea. Airport officials said one of the......

Trump and Lula to meet in Malaysia during Asia tour

U.S. President Donald Trump has departed for a major tour of Asia, with a key stop in Malaysia where he plans to meet Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The meeting aims to restore diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations after years of tension. Speaking to reporters aboard......

Trump warns he would withdraw U.S. support if Israel annexes the West Bank

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Israel would lose American support if it proceeded with plans to annex the West Bank, according to an interview published Thursday by Time magazine. Speaking by phone on October 15, Trump said he had made commitments to Arab nations while mediating ceasefire......

US expands drug trafficking crackdown with deadly Pacific strike

The US military executed its eighth strike against a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two individuals onboard. This marks the first such operation targeting a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the Pacific, following seven previous strikes in the Caribbean Sea.......

Vance voices cautious optimism in Israel as ceasefire strains appear

Jerusalem, October 21, 2025 — U.S. Vice President JD Vance voiced cautious optimism on Tuesday during his visit to Israel, insisting that the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas can hold despite renewed violence and mutual accusations of violations. Speaking at a news conference in southern......

Kuwaiti Emir receives electric car gift from Turkish President Erdoğan

As part of his ongoing Gulf tour, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented an electric car of the Turkish brand TOGG to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait. The gesture symbolizes the deep and friendly relations between the two nations and highlights Turkey’s......

White House ballroom construction sparks controversy over historic preservation

Construction has begun on a $250 million ballroom addition to the East Wing of the White House, a project championed by former President Donald Trump. Demolition work has removed large sections of the East Wing’s covered entryway and windows as part of efforts to modernize the structure, which......

Donald Trump launches $250 million White House ballroom project amid government shutdown

Despite a historic budget paralysis in the United States, Donald Trump officially launched on Monday an unprecedented construction project: the creation of a new presidential ballroom inside the White House. Estimated at $250 million, the project marks the most significant architectural transformation......

Colombia denounces “Threat of Invasion” from the United States amid drug trafficking dispute

The Colombian government on Monday, October 20, condemned what it described as a “threat of invasion” from the United States, following remarks by Donald Trump, who warned of a potential U.S. intervention if Bogotá failed to halt drug production “immediately.” Speaking......

Spanish police investigate Mango founder’s son in tragic death probe

Spanish authorities have confirmed that the investigation into the death of Isak Andic, founder of the renowned fashion brand Mango, remains open. New developments have placed his eldest son, Jonathan Andic, under scrutiny as a suspect. Isak Andic, 71, passed away in December 2024 after falling over......

EU approves ban on Russian gas imports by the end of 2027

Brussels has taken another decisive step to reduce its energy dependence on Moscow. The European Union has approved a complete ban on Russian natural gas imports by the end of 2027, following a vote of energy ministers held in Luxembourg on Monday. The measure, first proposed in the spring by the European......

Trump threatens to deploy The National Guard to San Francisco

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy National Guard troops to San Francisco, extending a series of controversial interventions in cities led by Democrats. Speaking during a televised interview on Fox News on Sunday, Trump said, “We’re going to San Francisco,”......

ChatGPT helps Michigan woman win $100,000 powerball prize

A 45-year-old woman from Michigan has won $100,000 in the Powerball lottery after using ChatGPT to generate her numbers. The woman, who usually plays only when the jackpot reaches enormous amounts, said she decided to try her luck when it surpassed one billion dollars. “I asked ChatGPT for a Powerball......

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