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• Security forces kill 10 militants in SW Pakistan

  10-10-2026 19:21 via article.wn.com
  ISLAMABAD, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani security forces killed 10 militants during an intelligence-based operation in the country's southwest Balochistan province, security sources...
  
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• U.S. State Department urges "extreme caution" at all major airports in Saudi Arabia

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. State Department on Sunday urged "extreme caution" at all major airports in Saudi Arabia, following attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh the day before. The U.S. Mission strongly...
  
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• U.S. Prosecutors Link Terry's Funds to South Korea's NIS Highest Levels

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  U.S. federal prosecutors have claimed that funds received by Sue Mi Terry, former senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), originated from the 'highest levels of the National Intelligence Service (NIS).' Terry, a Korean-American North Korea expert and former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst, was indicted in July...
  
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• U.S. Live Execution Broadcast Sparks Republican Criticism

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. Department of Defense’s announcement that it will broadcast globally the execution of a military base shooter has sparked growing controversy in American politics. Even within the ruling Republican Party, criticism has emerged, with some arguing that the live broadcast could provide propaganda tools for terrorists. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, who oversees U.S. homeland security policy, defended the decision, stating, “Those who don’t want to watch
  
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• U.S. judge orders halt to taxpayer-funded Trump ads

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- A U.S. federal judge on Sunday ordered the Trump administration to immediately halt any remaining taxpayer-funded television ads promoting President Donald Trump, including those scheduled to air later that evening....
  
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• US judge blocks taxpayer-funded ads glorifying Trump after bipartisan backlash

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  US judge blocks taxpayer-funded ads glorifying Trump after bipartisan backlash ......
  
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• “US Embassy introduced TRIBE Culture Fest to NSA, GTA” – Kofi Adams

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams says the United States Embassy introduced TRIBE Culture Fest to the National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) ahead of activities planned around the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mr Adams made the disclosure on TV3 on Sunday, October 11, as he addressed questions surrounding the involvement of the private...
  
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• US 10-Year Treasury Yield Risks 6% Surge, PIMCO Warns

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  Warnings have emerged that the US 10-year Treasury yield risks reaching 6% for the first time since 2000. Daniel Ivascyn, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at PIMCO, the world’s largest bond management firm, told the Financial Times (FT) on the 11th (local time) that investors such as hedge funds are being forced to...
  
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• Unitree G1 humanoid robot attends parade of Ljubljana Wind Orchestra in Slovenia

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  A Unitree G1 humanoid robot conducts the Ljubljana Wind Orchestra during the parade of the Ljubljana Wind Orchestra in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct. 11, 2026. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua) A Unitree G1 humanoid...
  
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• UK PM Burnham First to Acknowledge Russian Brexit Interference

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has officially confirmed that Russia systematically interfered in British public opinion during the 2016 referendum on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU), known as “Brexit.” This marks the first time a sitting UK Prime Minister has publicly acknowledged Russian interference in the Brexit vote, a pivotal election that determined the nation’s fate. Burnham warned that similar activities are currently unfolding in Germany and Fran
  
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• Tiger that mauled UK wildlife park visitor to death will not be euthanised

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  Tiger that mauled UK wildlife park visitor to death will not be euthanised ......
  
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• September 2026 was world's second-hottest on record: Should we be worried?

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  September was worlds secondhottest on record Should we be worried ......
  
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• Russian oil imports to US by Trump: Senators question legality

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  A bipartisan group of US Senators have questioned the legality of President Donald Trump’s decision to allow diesel imports from Russia, contending that it ran counter to a law banning such trade till Moscow ends the war in Ukraine. On Friday, after a phone call with Putin, Trump announced that he had struck a deal with...
  
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• Russia strikes power plant in Ukraine hours after Trump announces energy ceasefire

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  A local resident walks through the ruins of his home...
  
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• Riyadh airport attack: 1 killed, 11 injured after Houthis launch strike; Iran-backed group issues warning ...

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  At least one person was killed, and 11...
  
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• Open-World RPGs That Officially Surpassed The Witcher 3, Ranked

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  Even before its unexpected Remastered treatment, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt had long since proven...
  
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• NASCAR: Brisco claims 2nd straight Chase win

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  CHARLOTTE — Chase Briscoe held off Joe...
  
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• Judge orders Trump admin to stop airing challenged government-funded ads immediately

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  A federal judge ordered the Trump administration Sunday...
  
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• Iran will buckle under US blockade: US Treasury Sec Bessent

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said Iran could be forced into submission within two to four months as the Trump administration intensifies an economic blockade aimed at crippling Tehran’s finances, cutting off its oil exports and isolating it from the international financial system. In an interview with Fox and Friends Weekend on Sunday, Bessent said Washington had moved beyond its earlier maximum pressure campaign to what he described as an absolute isolation strategy, combining
  
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• India condemns attacks on commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz region

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  NEW DELHI, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- India's External Affairs Ministry on Sunday condemned the recent attacks on two ships, MT Petro Dolphin and MT Valthera, in the Strait of Hormuz...
  
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• Iguazu Falls walkway closed in Brazil as water flow surges historically

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  SAO PAULO, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- A walkway at Iguazu Falls, a major tourist attraction on the Brazil-Argentina border, was closed as a precaution Sunday after heavy rain caused exceptionally high water levels in...
  
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• Houthi Attacks Force Europe-Asia Flights to Risky Detours

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  The Houthi rebels' successive attacks on Saudi Arabian airports have prompted airlines that previously used Saudi airspace to travel between Europe and Asia to alter their flight paths. However, with routes already reduced due to the wars in Ukraine and Iran, it has become apparent that even detours avoiding Saudi Arabia are not entirely safe. According to The Wall Street Journal, WSJ, on the 11th (local time), the Houthis attacked King Khalid International Airport in...
  
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• Houthi Attacks Disrupt Saudi Arabia's Major Events

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  Major airports in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, have faced successive attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, causing disruptions to large international events currently being held or scheduled in Saudi Arabia. According to major foreign media on October 11 (local time), an unidentified projectile struck Terminal 4 of Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, sparking a fire. The previous day, a missile attack targeting King Khalid International Airport killed 12 civil
  
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• Georgia new No. 1 after win

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — College football is turned upside down, big brand programs fall, small brands rise, but one constant remains: Alabama and Georgia, still at the top, going down to the wire. ......
  
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• Feud spills onto South Carolina debate stage as Darline Graham, Annie Andrews snipe in Senate race

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews took their campaign trail sniping to the debate stage Sunday night, with each candidate arguing their case for the Senate seat in a race that has appeared to become unexpectedly close in the weeks ahead of the midterms. The issues bounced from Iran to the economy and artificial intelligence, but all seemed to boil down to Graham and Andrews arguing over who was less qualified for the South Carolina Sena
  
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• Extreme fire danger rating declared for Sydney

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  SYDNEY, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Authorities on Monday declared an extreme fire risk across Sydney due to forecast high temperatures and dry lightning storms. The Rural Fire Service in the state of New South Wales...
  
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• Delegation of Mayors from Washington State on visit to India

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  Washington: A delegation of mayors from seven cities in Washington state is on a week-long visit to India to foster stronger ties and lasting partnerships, the first initiative of its kind. The 12-member delegation, led by Washington state Senator Tina Orwall, is scheduled to visit New Delhi, Bhubaneswar and Mumbai. “Bon...
  
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• Court Halts Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. government’s advertisement, criticized for using taxpayer funds to promote U.S. President Donald Trump, has been halted by a court. According to AP News and others on October 11 (local time), the New York Federal District Court issued a temporary injunction ordering the cancellation of the remaining ads, stating...
  
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• CCTV captures Riyadh airport strike, pilgrims flee as blast rips through terminal

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  CCTV captures Riyadh airport strike, pilgrims flee as blast rips through terminal ......
  
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• Brazil's Lula seeks to rally nonvoters ahead of presidential runoff

  12-10-2026 06:14 via article.wn.com
  SAO PAULO, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday urged his supporters to reach out to voters who abstained from the Oct. 4 first-round election as he seeks reelection in the presidential runoff scheduled for Oct. 25. "We have an obligation to talk to people who think they no longer have...
  
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