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• What to Know as Serbia Votes for a New Parliament
  A student-led movement is challenging the governing party of Aleksandar Vucic, who has dominated Serbian politics for over a decade.
  NYT us 2026-10-25T04:01:22Z
• Will China’s 4 peace principles for tackling African conflicts work?
  Beijing has a formula for tackling African conflicts and hot-button issues, and during a meeting this month with Togolese leader Faure Gnassingbe, Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined it in four prin…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-25T04:00:22Z
• Will AI-powered open-door vending machines reshape Hong Kong’s retail landscape?
  Sherry Shum has embraced a new shopping routine after finding a smart vending machine near her home in Chai Wan. The 37-year-old retail worker uses her phone to scan a QR code, opens the smart machine…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-25T04:00:15Z
• Gulf economies accelerate diversification as recession looms over Iran war
  Before the outbreak of the war triggered by the US-Israeli attack on Iran in February, the Gulf monarchies were living the prosperity dream that was the envy of the world. Their hydrocarbon-fuelled ec…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-25T04:00:10Z
• Billionaire benevolence is booming, but it comes with strings
  Generating goodwill is helpful in building data centres and developing bots with minimum governmental intervention
  ft uk 2026-10-25T04:00:00Z
• Kasia Smutniak: "I made Mustang for the audience, the audience award gave me back the love"
  The actress and director receives the recognition from the audiences of the Rome Film Festival for the documentary in which she recounts her first trip to Nepal with Pietro Taricone
  La Repubblica europe 2026-10-25T04:00:00Z
• Salvatore Nastasi: "For the Rome Film Festival, true success means giving value to all the films"
  Record numbers and room for improvement: the festival president takes stock of the 2026 edition
  La Repubblica europe 2026-10-25T04:00:00Z
• Carabineros arrests two people and removes 106 motorcycles from circulation following inspections in four districts of Santiago
  A total of two people arrested and 106 motorcycles removed from circulation was the result of an inspection operation carried out by Carabineros in four districts of the Metropolitan Region. The proce…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-25T03:55:33Z
• Ukraine loses nearly 14% of its locomotives in less than two years
  The majority of the losses, around 300, occurred in 2026
  TASS russia 2026-10-25T03:55:01Z
• AFP boss says politicians’ heated rhetoric is fuelling threats against MPs
  Commissioner Krissy Barrett says women are more often singled out, often with threats of sexual violence Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s top federal law enfor…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-25T03:54:43Z
• Indian diaspora holds 'Bharat First' gathering in Munich, backs Modi govt's mandate, counters anti-India narratives
  The gathering brought together professionals, students and families in Germany. They called for respect for the mandate of 1.4 billion Indians and PM Modi's government.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-25T03:52:30Z
• 70% of obligated entities in El Salvador operate without automatic anti-money laundering tools
  Criminal organizations in El Salvador have found in new financial tools a way to move illicit money, a phenomenon that mainly affects vulnerable people and exposes weaknesses in corporate oversight. T…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T03:46:25Z
• Nasry Asfura visits the image of the Virgin of Suyapa in the Vatican Gardens during his tour of Italy
  Honduran President Nasry Juan Asfura Zablah visited the Vatican Gardens during his official tour of Italy, where he paid homage to the image of the Virgin of Suyapa, the country's patron saint, in a c…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T03:45:05Z
• Honduras announces fuel price cuts, but vehicular LPG and kerosene will rise in price
  The Secretariat of Energy (SEN) announced a new fuel price structure in Honduras, with reductions in several petroleum derivatives and increases in kerosene and vehicular liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T03:44:58Z
• The Central American Bank for Economic Integration increases the credit line for medium-sized companies in Guatemala to USD 38.8 million
  The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) approved on October 23, 2026 a third increase of USD 8.8 million for Financiera Consolidada S. A. (Cofinsa), an entity of CMI Capital, and ra…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T03:43:44Z
• Remains of Panamanian soldier who disappeared during the 1989 United States invasion identified
  After more than 36 years of uncertainty, the remains of Roberto Adolfo Aparicio Oliva, a member of the Panamá Defense Forces who died at 21 during the United States military invasion on December 20, …
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T03:40:32Z
• Costa Rica and Panama search for a vessel with three crew members missing since Monday
  Costa Rican authorities are maintaining a search and rescue operation to locate the vessel "El Corongo" and its three crew members, reported missing since Monday in Caribbean waters, 14 nautical miles…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T03:40:01Z
• Singapore tells suppliers to 'honour commitments' amid Indonesia's gas cut
  Singapore expects all parties who have signed commercial contracts for gas supplies to "honour their commitments," said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sunday after Indonesia cut its exports. Speaking…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-25T03:38:07Z
• Honduras: Doctors suspend assemblies after 48 days of conflict and will resume consultations and surgeries on Monday
  Healthcare services in hospitals and care centers in Honduras will begin to normalize on Monday, October 26, after the medical association and health authorities reached an agreement to suspend the in…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T03:38:03Z
• Brazil 2026 Elections, LIVE: Lula vs. Flávio Bolsonaro and the latest news from the runoff, vote by vote
  The elections being held in Brazil this Sunday, October 25, which correspond to the runoff round, indicate that it will be a vote-by-vote contest, so it is important to know the latest poll for the el…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-25T03:37:07Z
• Houthis warn that Riyadh airport remains a "military target"
  Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebel militia reiterated its warning on Sunday against the use of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, hours after the airport announce…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-25T03:36:46Z
• Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the retired general who lost a son in Gaza and is challenging Netanyahu in the first elections in Israel since the October 7 attack
  The former commander poses the greatest political threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming general elections.
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-10-25T03:35:00Z
• The Israeli army closed off access to Hebron following the terrorist attack that left two soldiers dead
  Israeli forces closed all access to Hebron on Saturday following the terrorist attack in which two Palestinians shot dead two Israeli soldiers near the southern West Bank city. The measure is part of …
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T03:34:58Z
• Series of explosions rock Saudi Arabia's Riyadh — news agency
  Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Civil Defense alerted Riyadh residents of a potential threat but later announced that the alert had been lifted.
  TASS russia 2026-10-25T03:31:55Z
• Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck after bitter runoff campaign
  Trailing far-right Flavio Bolsonaro after the first round of the presidential election on October 4, President Lula has since benefited from a massive turnout from supporters. He has also taken a few …
  Le Monde europe 2026-10-25T03:27:57Z
• Conflict with Russian to cost Ukraine over $470 million per day in 2027
  In 2026, Ukraine’s military spending averaged about $300 million per day
  TASS russia 2026-10-25T03:23:01Z
• A report reveals that the Cuban regime confiscates more than 75% of its doctors' salaries in Calabria, Italy
  A report presented by the Cuban Observatory of Human Rights through a webinar yesterday, October 23, revealed that the Cuban government withheld at least 20 million euros (USD 22.4 million) from the s…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T03:15:32Z
• Bonfires in the name of liberty
  Javier Milei inaugurated a new phase of his crusade for freedom on Friday. If the chainsaw was the symbolic instrument for tackling the downsizing of the State, he now proposes the pyre as the fate of…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-25T03:06:00Z
• Nat'l health insurance fiscal balance for foreigners tops 1 tln won in surplus last year
  SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- The fiscal balance of South Korea's national health i...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-25T03:03:40Z
• Sheinbaum follows up on the cleanup of Lake Pátzcuaro; it is part of the Michoacán Plan
  As part of the Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice following the murder of the mayor of Uruapan, Carlos Manzo, the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, followed up on the cleanup of Lake P�…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-25T03:02:26Z
• Over 4 lakh protest across France, nearly 1,000 arrested as protesters clash with cops; pressure mounts on Macron government
  Around 4,10,000 people took to the streets nationwide to protest inadequate school funding and the rising living costs.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-25T03:01:00Z
• The Pope's visit: the Church awaits the "final advance" and the Government awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to produce the mass events
  In recent days, Church authorities received a concrete sign that Pope Leo XIV, who is recovering satisfactorily after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, is determined to carry out his trip to Argenti…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-25T03:00:00Z
• Flávio Bolsonaro holds a narrow lead over Lula da Silva in the main polls ahead of the runoff election in Brazil
  Flávio Bolsonaro arrives with a numerical advantage of one to two points over Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the latest polls ahead of Brazil's presidential runoff, although all the surveys released o…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T03:00:00Z
• Mexico completes first year of the 37-installment cycle of Rio Grande water deliveries to the US; "we have acted responsibly": Foreign Ministry
  As part of the 1944 Water Treaty and binational cooperation with the United States, Mexico completed the first year of the 37-delivery water cycle of the Río Bravo. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-25T02:59:43Z
• Pressed by Chinese EVs in Southeast Asia, Mitsubishi Motors makes risky pivot
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-25T02:52:36Z
• North Korean state media report that Kim Jong-un returned from China after his visit to a memorial monument
  North Korean leader Kim Jong-un returned to his country by road on Sunday local time (night in Chile) after visiting a historic Korean War monument in the Chinese border city of Dandong, according to …
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-25T02:50:28Z
• Audi to invest $4.2 billion in building car plant in US — Trump
  A massive plant in Georgia will produce 200,000 cars a year, Donald Trump said
  TASS russia 2026-10-25T02:50:00Z
• Conadeh warns that adolescents are not the main culprits behind insecurity in Honduras
  Educational exclusion, recruitment by criminal groups, and lack of opportunities are among the factors that increase the vulnerability of children and adolescents in Honduras, warned Cándida Maradiag…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T02:48:54Z
• Colombians and Venezuelans lead residence permits in Panama during 2026
  Panama recorded a 132.9% increase in the number of residence permits approved and denied during the third quarter of 2026, according to statistics from the National Migration Service (SNM). Between Ju…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T02:47:51Z
• Costa Rica: He left prison despite having an active sentence, was sought for 12 days, and this Saturday he turned himself in in Limón
  Kendry Alberto Ferguson Madison, convicted of drug offenses, turned himself in this Saturday, October 24, before the courts of Limón, 12 days after the Ministry of Justice authorized his release from…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T02:47:02Z
• Trump votes early in Florida, claims Democrats are involved in 'Jeffrey Epstein corruption'
  Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach County ahead of the midterm elections and accused Democrats of corruption.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-25T02:46:32Z
• Bulgarians vote for president in shadow of Russia’s war in Ukraine
  The two leading candidates condemn recent deadly Black Sea drone strikes, but differ on the Ukraine war more broadly.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-25T02:45:43Z
• The Dictatorship's Executioners: The History That Has Marked Central America and the Caribbean
  During the 20th century, Central America and the Caribbean were marked by dictatorships and authoritarian governments that concentrated power, limited political freedoms, and resorted to the repressio…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T02:44:33Z
• James Fishback allegedly blocked from entering Florida Republicans’ rally
  Former gubernatorial candidate James Fishback (R) said he was stopped from entering a Get Out the Vote rally in Clearwater, Fla. hosted by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) on Saturday. Fishback said hi…
  The Hill us 2026-10-25T02:44:07Z
• El Salvador records its fourth dengue death in 2026 and reaches 64 confirmed cases
  The Ministry of Health (Minsal) of El Salvador reported the fourth dengue death recorded in the country during 2026, according to data from Epidemiological Bulletin number 41, which covers the week of…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T02:44:05Z
• The first time Le Monde wrote Yellow Vests
  During the October 17 protest, the Yellow Vests showed up to support high school students. The term first appeared in Le Monde as early as 1950, when it referred to the most sophisticated spectators a…
  Le Monde europe 2026-10-25T02:42:25Z
• The executioners of the dictatorship: The history that has marked Central America and the Caribbean
  During the twentieth century, Central America and the Caribbean were marked by dictatorships and authoritarian governments that concentrated power, curtailed political freedoms, and resorted to the re…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T02:34:59Z
• Meet the APEC economies: Chile
  From copper to cherries, Chile's exports reach markets across the Asia-Pacific. In 2024, a total of 5,410 Chilean companies exported to APEC economies, supporting more than 917,000 direct, formal jobs…
  CGTN asia 2026-10-25T02:30:29Z
• 'Ukraine violated Starlink terms, used it to kill people': Elon Musk admits imposing curbs after Kyiv's access restored
  In a post on X, SpaceX founder Elon Musk clarified that he will not allow Starlink to be used for offensive drone strikes to kill people.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-25T02:30:22Z
• 'Happy 55th birthday': UN officials reaffirm stance on China's UN seat
  Senior United Nations officials have reaffirmed the world body's unwavering adherence to UN General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758, as Sunday marks the 55th anniversary of the restoration of China's …
  CGTN asia 2026-10-25T02:29:37Z
• Meet the APEC economies: Mexico
  From auto parts to finished cars, Mexico's manufacturing industry is closely linked to the Asia-Pacific. The US, Canada, China, Japan and South Korea are among Mexico's major trading partners – all …
  CGTN asia 2026-10-25T02:21:18Z
• Kristi Noem accused of creating fake State Department press release after envoy role ended
  Kristi Noem allegedly posted an unauthorized statement using a fabricated State Department letterhead.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-25T02:20:27Z
• Denmark handed Greenland over to US — Trump
  The US leader emphasized that "it's going to go down as the greatest real estate deal in history, probably after Venezuela"
  TASS russia 2026-10-25T02:12:01Z
• Mass rally against Netanyahu ahead of pivotal Israeli election
  Thousands of Israelis rallied against PM Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of elections on Tuesday.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-25T02:07:29Z
• New York Archdiocese to pay $800 million to sex abuse survivors
  Around 1,300 survivors agreed to the $800 million payout from the Catholic Church, marking one of the largest clergy abuse settlements in the US.
  DW europe 2026-10-25T02:07:00Z
• Sergio Massa backed Lula ahead of the presidential elections in Brazil
  Former Economy Minister Sergio Massa publicly expressed his support for the president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who this Sunday will face Flavio Bolsonaro in the runoff that will decide t…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-25T02:03:54Z
• Obama delivers scathing criticisms of Trump while campaigning for Democrats
  'After two years of chaos and cruelty... enough is enough,' said the former president, encouraging voters to cast early ballots for the upcoming midterm elections.
  Le Monde europe 2026-10-25T02:03:09Z
• Hyundai Motor, Kia's combined China sales fall below 10,000 units in Sept.
  SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp.'s combined retail sal...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-25T02:02:45Z
• Meet the APEC economies: Singapore
  More than 78% of Singapore's global trade in goods and services is with fellow APEC economies, according to its Ministry of Trade and Industry. A founding Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member, Sin…
  CGTN asia 2026-10-25T02:01:12Z
• Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi 'sounds strong' but is isolated, son says
  Kim Aris tells the Guardian chance to speak with detained Nobel laureate was 'public relations' move from military leaders Myanmar's former democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi appears to be in good phy…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-25T02:00:49Z
• Fandom vs flag: why young Chinese embrace Japanese pop culture but reject war-era symbols
  Young Chinese people enjoy Japanese pop culture such as anime and music, but many draw a firm line at symbols of Japanese militarism. That line was tested recently at Moscow State University, where Ch…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-25T02:00:16Z
• The Saudi Airline That Launched Right in the Middle of a War
  Violence aimed at civilian aviation has roiled a company that hoped to be a major lever in the kingdom’s long-term economic ambitions.
  WSJ us 2026-10-25T02:00:00Z
• Incidents involving S. Koreans in 10 nations under travel advisory rise 50 pct: data
  SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- The number of accidents and incidents involving South...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-25T01:57:46Z
• Barack Obama jibes at Trump, says US President made White House look like 'Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory'
  Former US President Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump’s ongoing renovation choices for the White House, noting that there's “just gold everywhere.”
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-25T01:54:52Z
• Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil targets, airports; debris falls in Mecca, Medina as tensions escalate in Gulf
  Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil sites, Riyadh airport; Saudi reports debris in Mecca, Medina, but Iran-backed group denies targeting holy cities.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-25T01:52:53Z
• Archdiocese of New York and clerical abuse victims reach a settlement of more than US$800 million
  The Archdiocese of New York and the lawyers of some 1,300 parishioners who claimed to have been victims of sexual abuse by the clergy reached an out-of-court settlement of more than US$800 million, Th…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-25T01:50:27Z
• The hinge moment for Milei
  Political and economic processes unfold based on verifiable facts and data, but also on ethereal perceptions and expectations. They are built from factual indicators, but take on dimension in the subj…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-25T01:50:00Z
• Trump votes early in Florida and lashes out at the Democrats on the eve of the midterm elections
  U.S. President Donald Trump traveled this Saturday to Palm Beach County, in the southern state of Florida, to vote early in the midterm elections on November 3, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-25T01:49:08Z
• ACLU, Common Cause file motion against DOJ over Alaska election certification block
  Nonprofit watchdog group Common Cause, represented by attorneys from American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), has filed a motion to intervene in the Justice Department’s lawsuit over Alaska’s Senate…
  The Hill us 2026-10-25T01:47:27Z
• IDEA called for a debate "without insults" following Milei's attacks on LA NACION
  The Institute for Business Development of Argentina (IDEA) spoke out in defense of press freedom and called for a public debate without insults or disparagement, following President Javier Milei's att…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-25T01:46:26Z
• Police and inspectors seize products and issue eight fines at the 17th and K market.
  Police and municipal inspectors seized food, hygiene products, digital scales, and carts during an operation carried out on Friday around the 17 and K market in Havana's Vedado district, targeting ven…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T01:43:34Z
• Trump says US could attack Iran 'maybe tomorrow' as Tehran denies offering deal to reopen Hormuz
  Donald Trump said Tehran was interested in reaching an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but questioned whether it would adhere to the terms.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-25T01:41:47Z
• Serbia to hold early parliamentary elections
  The Republic Electoral Commission has registered 6,451,292 voters who will elect 250 lawmakers to serve four-year terms
  TASS russia 2026-10-25T01:38:01Z
• Tving tops new streaming app installations in Sept.
  SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- New installations of Tving's mobile app rose for the ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-25T01:35:21Z
• Between the heat and the electricity bill: the dilemma of Caribbean families who fear paying more for using energy
  High temperatures force families in the Caribbean to use fans and air conditioners while facing energy-saving measures.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-10-25T01:35:00Z
• The $LIBRA case. Judges, prosecutors, and ties to power: the path of a case destined for the archive
  The ruling by Judge Marcelo Martínez de Giorgi, which dismissed the case against Javier and Karina Milei in the $LIBRA case without leaving any accuser standing who could appeal it, is the culminatio…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-25T01:33:18Z
• Hong Kong needs a civil service fit for a changed world
  Hong Kong’s civil service has long enjoyed a reputation for efficiency, professionalism and probity. It has also been a pillar of stability, particularly during the transition from British to Chines…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-25T01:30:09Z
• Florida governor Ron DeSantis urges states to stop hiring foreign workers through H-1B visa program at universities
  After Florida temporarily barred its 12 public universities from hiring new H-1B workers, Ron DeSantis urged other states to follow suit.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-25T01:27:49Z
• Italy’s Young Protesters Return to the Streets
  Fed up with the political establishment and rising cost of living, demonstrators hoped to make their message heard after violence overshadowed protests last weekend.
  NYT us 2026-10-25T01:26:08Z
• Military paramedic and veteran Olena Sharhovska dies at 43
  Military paramedic and veteran Olena "Jane" Sharhovska, who worked as a journalist and editor in civilian life, has died at the age of 43.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-25T01:26:00Z