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Radio Free Asia Suspends Operations After Trump Cuts Funding, Shutdown

Radio Free Asia, founded nearly three decades ago to report on China and other Asian countries without independent media, said Wednesday it will halt production after the US government ceased funding.

Published on: 29.10.2025 23:49
6 Soldiers Killed In Blast In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

At least six soldiers, including a Captain, were killed in an IED blast targeting a convoy of the security forces in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's media wi

Published on: 29.10.2025 23:36
Trump Says South Korea Has Approval To Build Nuclear-Powered Submarine

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he has given approval for ally South Korea to build a nuclear powered submarine, a day after the two countries said they have reached a broad trade deal.

Published on: 29.10.2025 23:22
Ex-US Police Officer Found Guilty Of Murder In Shooting Of Black Woman

A former Illinois sheriff's deputy was convicted of murder on Wednesday for the shooting of a Black woman inside her home, in a case that drew national attention and calls for police reform.

Published on: 29.10.2025 20:56
King Charles, Queen Camilla Visit London's Iconic Neasden Temple

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Wednesday observed prayers and spiritual offerings during a visit to mark the 30th anniversary celebrations of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, popularly known as Neasden Temple, in London.

Published on: 29.10.2025 20:24
More Than 100 Killed In War-Like Rio Raids On Powerful Narco Gang

Residents of a Rio de Janeiro community lined up their dead in the street Wednesday after Brazil's bloodiest police raid killed at least 119 people, spotlighting the city's controversial war against drug gangs entrenched in poor neighborhoods.

Published on: 29.10.2025 19:30
Trump, Xi To Meet After 6 Years Today, Tariffs And Tensions High On Agenda

After a six-year gap, US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are set to meet on Thursday in Busan on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.

Published on: 29.10.2025 18:55
Nepal Rescues Over 1,500 Tourists From Himalayas Post Heavy Snowfall

Nepali security forces have rescued over 1,500 stranded tourists from the high-altitude areas of Manang following heavy snowfall and adverse weather.

Published on: 29.10.2025 18:46
US Lifts Sanctions On Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik, Citing 'Defused Crisis'

The US Treasury Department on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Bosnian Serb nationalist leader Milorad Dodik, his allies, and family members and companies related to them, the Office of Foreign Assets Control announced.

Published on: 29.10.2025 18:41
Why A Police Raid In Rio Turned Deadly, Leaving 132 Dead

A police raid and clashes with a drug gang embedded in low-income neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro left at least 119 people dead, officials said Wednesday, a day after the massive operation drew criticism for using excessive force.

Published on: 29.10.2025 18:40
Ceasefire Crumbles As Israel Conducts Fresh Strikes In Gaza

Israel said it struck an arms dump in Gaza on Wednesday, hours after the deadliest night of bombing since the start of a US-brokered truce, warning it would continue to operate to take out perceived threats.

Published on: 29.10.2025 18:35
In Wake Of Teen Suicide, Character.AI Ends Chat For Users Under 18

Startup Character.AI announced Wednesday it would eliminate chat capabilities for users under 18, a policy shift that follows the suicide of a 14-year-old who had become emotionally attached to one of its AI chatbots.

Published on: 29.10.2025 18:23
Boeing Reports $5.4-Billion Loss As New 777X Aircraft Keeps Getting Delayed

Boeing reported a $5.4-billion third-quarter loss on Wednesday as massive added costs from the delayed certification of its 777X aircraft weighed down its results.

Published on: 29.10.2025 17:25
Top Putin Aide Claims Ukraine War Could End 'Within A Year'

Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, told an investment conference in Saudi Arabia that the war in Ukraine will stop within one year from now.

Published on: 29.10.2025 17:16
Ukraine Arrests 'European' Ex-Soldier Accused Of Spying For Russia

Kyiv said Wednesday its security services had detained a former military instructor from an unspecified European country, accusing the suspect of spying on the Ukrainian army for Russia.

Published on: 29.10.2025 17:15
'Not Withdrawal': US Military On Reducing Presence In Europe

The US military confirmed Wednesday it was reducing its presence on NATO's eastern flank, but denied the move amounted to an American withdrawal from Europe.

Published on: 29.10.2025 16:41
What Is 'Poseidon'? Russia's 'One-Of-A-Kind' Underwater Nuclear Drone

Russia has successfully tested a nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered underwater drone, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday, defying US President Donald Trump's warnings with Moscow's second test of a new nuclear weapons system in just a few days.

Published on: 29.10.2025 16:41
Israel Says Ceasefire Is Back As Deaths From Strikes In Gaza Reach 104

Israel's military said Wednesday that the ceasefire was back on in Gaza after it carried out heavy airstrikes overnight across the Palestinian territory that killed 104 people, including 46 children, according to local health officials.

Published on: 29.10.2025 16:40
'Pure Terrorism': Ukraine As Russian Strike On Children's Hospital Injures 9

A Russian strike on a children's hospital in southern Ukraine wounded at least nine people, including four children, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday, accusing Moscow of a "war crime".

Published on: 29.10.2025 16:27
132 Killed In Rio Drug Raids; Residents Call It 'Massacre'

The Rio de Janeiro public defender's office on Wednesday said a total of 132 people died in the bloodiest police raid against drug gangs in the Brazilian city's history, as grieving residents laid out dozens of bodies in the street.

Published on: 29.10.2025 16:12

News from Arabic Countries

RFK Jr walks back Trump administration’s claims linking Tylenol and autism

US official urges 'cautious approach' after Trump baselessly claimed taking Tylenol is linked autism in children.

Published on: 29.10.2025 23:36
Israeli military kills two in new Gaza attack despite ‘resuming’ ceasefire

UN secretary-general strongly condemns Israeli attacks in Gaza on Tuesday, which killed more than 100 Palestinians.

Published on: 29.10.2025 23:01
Why is Donald Trump so interested in rare earth minerals?

The US president has struck a number of deals in his tour of Asia this week.

Published on: 29.10.2025 22:13
US Democratic congressional candidate indicted for Chicago ICE protest

Candidate Kat Abughazaleh decried the charges as 'political prosecution' amid a Trump standoff with Democratic cities.

Published on: 29.10.2025 22:05
Trump-Xi meeting live: China and US to negotiate rare earths, tariffs

Tensions between China and the US have escalated amid Donald Trump's tariff threats and new restrictions on exports.

Published on: 29.10.2025 22:05
Zohran Mamdani’s unlikely coalition: Winning over NYC’s Jewish voters

As the mayoral election nears, Mamdani is showing what it takes to maintain a lead with the Jewish population in NYC.

Published on: 29.10.2025 21:58
Trump-Xi meeting: What’s at stake and who has the upper hand?

From tariffs to TikTok, rare-earth metals to fentanyl, a packed agenda awaits the leaders of the US and China.

Published on: 29.10.2025 21:36
Lithuania extends Belarus border closure over balloon attack

Entry to Lithuania still allowed for certain travellers, including EU citizens and humanitarian visa-holders.

Published on: 29.10.2025 21:33
MSF ordered to leave Libya with ‘no reason’ given, medical group says

Doctors Without Borders says it was told to leave by November 9 and that it hopes to find 'positive solution' soon.

Published on: 29.10.2025 21:32
Myanmar rebels to withdraw from two towns under new China-brokered truce

The Ta’ang National Liberation Army says it will pull out of the ruby-mining town of Mogok and nearby Momeik.

Published on: 29.10.2025 18:52
Two suspects in Louvre heist partially admit involvement: Paris prosecutor

The suspects face charges for theft committed by an organised gang and criminal conspiracy, prosecutor says.

Published on: 29.10.2025 18:38
Curfew declared in Tanzania’s capital amid election-day protests

Police in the Tanzanian capital have declared a curfew in Dar es Salaam amid election-day protests.

Published on: 29.10.2025 18:35
US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates as labour market weakens

The US central bank cut rates by a quarter of a percentage point, its second cut for the year.

Published on: 29.10.2025 18:18
United Nations calls for end to US embargo on Cuba, again

Cuba denies US allegations of mercenary activity in Ukraine and insists the embargo is a form of collective punishment.

Published on: 29.10.2025 17:52
Qatar PM calls Gaza ceasefire violations ‘disappointing’

Qatar's prime minister called violations of the Gaza ceasefire "disappointing and frustrating for us."

Published on: 29.10.2025 17:37
South Korea showers Trump with gifts as it works on a softer trade deal

South Korea dials up the flattery as both sides say progress has been made, but no deal has yet been signed.

Published on: 29.10.2025 17:18
Chipmaker Nvidia hits $5 trillion valuation

The surge comes barely three months after it hit the $4 trillion market cap.

Published on: 29.10.2025 16:59
Massacre in el-Fasher: What’s happening in Sudan right now?

Rights groups say the RSF paramilitary group committed mass atrocities as it seized the besieged city in North Darfur.

Published on: 29.10.2025 16:54
RSF fighters film execution in el-Fasher hospital massacre

Fighters with Sudan's Rapid Support Forces recorded themselves conducting an execution in el-Fasher's Saudi Hospital.

Published on: 29.10.2025 16:15
Sudanese activist sees his executed uncles in RSF videos from el-Fasher

Mohammed Zakaria lost sleep tracking el-Fasher’s fall, then saw on social media that his family had been killed.

Published on: 29.10.2025 15:22
Russia strikes children’s hospital in Ukraine as Kyiv hits energy sites

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says hospital strike 'deliberate', shows Moscow does not want peace.

Published on: 29.10.2025 15:18
Brazil’s president ‘horrified’ as death toll from Rio police raid tops 100

At least 115 gang suspects, 4 police officers were killed during Tuesday's military-style operation, say local police.

Published on: 29.10.2025 15:10
Mali fuel crisis spirals amid armed group blocking supplies to capital

US Embassy urges citizens to leave Mali immediately on commercial flights as blockade makes daily life more dangerous.

Published on: 29.10.2025 14:10
Trump wants China’s ‘help’ to deal with wartime Russia. Will he get it?

Observers say China could help end the Ukraine war quickly but several factors stand in the way of a peace breakthrough.

Published on: 29.10.2025 13:36
Satellite images reveal mass killing sites in Sudan’s el-Fasher city

Satellite images, analysed by Yale University, reveal streets stained with blood and piles of bodies in el-Fasher.

Published on: 29.10.2025 13:19