Transport
Israel blows up school and tunnels in southern Lebanon despite framework agreement
Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon continued with intense demolitions and airstrikes, despite a previously mediated framework agreement.
Riyadh Airport Closes After Houthi Missile Strike Kills 12
A Houthi missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport has killed 12 people and shut down operations, triggering widespread Middle East flight suspensions.
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan explore healthcare cooperation
Health ministers from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan convened to expand bilateral medical education, pharmaceutical cooperation, and doctor training programs.
Kazakhstan and Oman launch $150M fund for deeper ties
Kazakhstan and Oman have established a joint investment fund and signed major energy agreements to strengthen economic ties between Central Asia and the Gulf.
Delhi Police releases detained CJP leaders ahead of Jantar Mantar protest
Delhi Police released key Cockroach Janta Party leaders following a weekend of demonstrations, transit shutdowns, and a special Supreme Court session.
Dutch regional public transport strikes announced after ultimatum expires
Major Dutch trade unions are preparing coordinated regional public transport strikes after talks with employers collapsed following an expired ultimatum.
Putintseva sends Kazakhstan to Billie Jean King Cup Finals
Yulia Putintseva clinched a dramatic victory in a three-and-a-half-hour match to send Kazakhstan to the Finals in Shenzhen.
Marc Marquez takes MotoGP championship lead with Mandalika sprint victory
Marc Marquez claimed the 2026 MotoGP World Championship lead with a dramatic sprint victory at Mandalika, overtaking a struggling Jorge Martin amid first-lap chaos.
Belgium faces widespread public transport strikes on 9 and 12 October
Major trade unions in Belgium are staging coordinated strikes on 9 and 12 October to protest federal budget cuts and austerity measures.
Indian police detain Cockroach party leader Abhijeet Dipke in Delhi
Indian authorities detained Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and other leaders in New Delhi to block a planned youth-led protest.
Abu Dhabi temperatures to hit 41°C; partly cloudy skies
Abu Dhabi temperatures are climbing toward 41°C under partly cloudy skies, marking a sweltering stretch for residents across the United Arab Emirates.
Martin O'Neill condemns Celtic fan protests against Dermot Desmond
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has condemned fan protests and boycotts directed at major shareholder Dermot Desmond amid a growing divide with the club board.
Will Ethiopia’s neighbours intervene as Tigray war escalates?
Federal forces have entered Mekelle after Tigrayan fighters withdrew, shattering a fragile peace and raising fears of a wider regional war.
Kyrgyzstan proposes temporary sugar import ban to protect local growers
Kyrgyzstan has proposed temporary import restrictions on white sugar and apples lasting up to six months to shield local farmers from cheap foreign goods.
National Bank unveils collector coin containing rare metal
The National Bank of Kazakhstan is issuing a commemorative silver coin containing a rare niobium insert, reflecting global trends in central bank minting programs.
North-South and TITR: Tokayev outlines Kazakhstan’s transport priorities
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has detailed an ambitious transport agenda focused on modernizing key Eurasian transit corridors like the TITR and North-South routes.
Argentinian university workers launch strike over wages and funding law
National university workers and educators in Argentina have walked off the job to demand higher wages and adherence to a university finance law.
Tokyo historic building Hyakudan Kaidan reopens after yearlong closure
Tokyo's historic Hyakudan Kaidan building has officially reopened to the public following a yearlong closure, offering an unobstructed look at its 1930s architecture.
Brussels flights to be grounded amid national protests
National protests and ground handler strikes in Belgium have grounded 140 flights at Brussels Airport, with Brussels Airlines cancelling 40% of its schedule.
Ukraine Confirms 18 Dead Including Four Children in Pryluky Missile Strike
A Russian missile strike on a residential building in Pryluky killed at least 18 people, including four children, amid a massive aerial assault.