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Turkic states press on with Asia-Europe transport projects as new opportunities emerge
The Ankara Declaration highlighted the trade and transport cooperation of the Turkish states. Uzbekistan proposed 100 industrial projects spanning critical minerals and green technology, while Turkey signed new agreements with Uzbekistan…
Pakistan: Islamabad zoo introduces 'Coffee with Alpaca' attraction
Coffee with a side of alpacas? At a zoo near Islamabad, visitors can enjoy drinks and snacks while watching, feeding and petting the animals. The attraction features ten imported alpacas, a first for Pakistan according to the zoo.
Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta says it will shut down following pressure from Kremlin
The paper is one of the few Russian outlets that has been openly critical of Russia's war in Ukraine, but it has come under increasing pressure from Moscow.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reports three tankers on fire in Strait of Hormuz as talks continue
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Friday that two oil tankers had caught fire and been stopped in the Strait of Hormuz, as Qatari mediators returned to Tehran for another round of talks aimed at ending the war between Iran and the United…
Nvidia CEO sees Kazakhstan as potential AI hub for Europe
During his first visit to Kazakhstan, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the country's growing computing capacity could make it a major AI hub for Europe, as Kazakhstan expands its energy and digital infrastructure.
Christa Pike describes 'pain in my mind and in my soul' in first statement after failed execution
Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital during her attempted execution on 30 September. She was sentenced to death for torturing and killing her classmate Colleen Slemmer in 1995, when she was 18.
Islamic states prosecutors call for global enforcement coalition
Law enforcement heads from 46 Islamic states gather in Baku to tackle cross-border financial crime, artificial intelligence and international asset recovery.
Czech Republic: Meerkats and cheetah cubs play with Halloween pumpkins
Halloween has arrived at Prague Zoo, where meerkats are exploring pumpkins stuffed with worms and cheetah cubs are discovering seasonal toys. Four days of activities will bring treats to 14 animal species.
Italy: Thousands protest rising living costs and defence spending in general strike
Thousands of protesters marched through Rome, Italy, on Friday, 30 October, during a general strike called by the left-wing Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) trade union.
North Korea warns South Korea with ballistic missiles as Seoul calls for talks to ease border tensions
Missile launches and a dispute over a landmine incident have heightened tensions between the two Koreas. Seoul is seeking military talks to prevent accidental clashes, but Pyongyang has yet to respond.
China rejects report of spy plot targeting Nvidia's Jensen Huang
"Our regional cloud customers receive ordinary business information - not sensitive NVIDIA trade secrets - and zero information relevant to national security," a spokesperson for Nvidia told the AFP news agency on Friday.
Indonesia: nine orangutans rescued from wildfires return to the forest
Nine orangutans rescued from devastating wildfires in Indonesian Borneo have returned to the forest after weeks of rehabilitation. Among them are four mothers with their young, including three females expecting another baby.
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Cameroonian families call for repatriation of relatives sent to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Lured by the promise of employment in Russia, young Cameroonian men have instead found themselves thrust onto the front lines in Ukraine.
US: flowers laid at Patrick Stewart's Hollywood star after his death
Flowers have been placed at Patrick Stewart's Hollywood Walk of Fame star following reports of the British actor's death at 86. Visitors gather in Los Angeles to remember his celebrated screen roles.
'You look like hell': Trump berates reporter who asks if he is tired of campaigning
US President Donald Trump berated a Reuters reporter who questioned whether he had cancelled a planned Kansas rally because he was tired of campaigning ahead of the midterm elections.
US: Trump hands out sweets as Air Force One soars overhead
Donald and Melania Trump welcomed children in Halloween costumes to the White House on Thursday. The couple handed out sweets, posed for photographs and watched Air Force One fly overhead.
What happens to the brain when you eat peanuts daily? New study reveals striking results
Does eating peanuts every day help to maintain memory as we get older?
Mexico: world's tallest Catrina unveiled for Día de Muertos in Mexico City
A 33.4-metre Catrina has broken a Guinness World Record in Mexico City. Towering over the Zócalo, the giant skeleton is surrounded by thousands of marigolds ahead of Day of the Dead celebrations.
DR Congo: MSF celebrates Ebola patient discharges in Ituri province
Dancing and singing erupted at an Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo as the last patients were discharged. For the first time since May, the MSF-run facility has no confirmed cases under treatment, although the wider outbreak continues.
Netanyahu bloc first but without majority as Arab parties hold balance of power in Israel election
The result means Israel is now set to face a lengthy and likely tricky period of negotiations as party leaders work to form a government.
Europe Today: Rare Oleshky truce holds in Ukraine, Albania imposes heavy fines on protesters
A rare ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky enters its fourth day as aid is expected to arrive, after a Russian drone killed at least 14 at Dnipro's station. In Albania, protesters face fines up to €5,500. We also look at Israel's…
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