International
Strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake reported in Russia
A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake has struck Russia’s far-eastern Kamchatka Peninsula. The quake was felt at 3:35 pm local time on Friday (October 16). However, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there is no tsunami threat following the earthquake.
Three children, one teacher killed in shooting at Oregon elementary school
A 16-year-old gunman killed three students and a teacher at a primary school in Bend, in the US state of Oregon. The attack took place at Silver Rail Elementary School on Thursday afternoon, local time. The attacker was later shot dead by a civilian.
At least 5 killed in Houthi attack on Yemen’s presidential palace in Aden
Houthi fighters have fired missiles at the presidential palace in Yemen's port city of Aden, killing at least five people and wounding 10 others.
Saudi Arabia executes two Bangladeshis over 'immoral act' inside mosque
Saudi Arabia has carried out the death penalty on two Bangladeshi nationals in Mecca.
German police seize robot that allegedly groped teenage girl on livestream
Police in the German city of Cologne have seized a humanoid robot over allegations that it sexually harassed a 16-year-old girl. The robot’s 16-year-old owner and a 19-year-old accomplice are under investigation over the incident.
6 dead including child, after small plane crashes near Wisconsin Dells
A small plane has crashed in the US state of Wisconsin, killing six people, including a child. The accident happened on Tuesday night (October 13) in the Delona area of the state. Local authorities said none of the five adults and one child aboard survived.
Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport again
Yemen's Houthi group has claimed it fired a ballistic missile at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, once again.
India hopes Bangladesh will take initiative for protection of minorities
Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs of India Randhir Jaiswal has said that India hopes the government will take initiative to stop the ‘oppression’ on minorities in Bangladesh. He said this on Wednesday.
Iranian design, Chinese components—Israel-Saudi concern over Houthi missiles
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels of Yemen are trying to build advanced medium-range ballistic missiles using components made in China. If the weapon is built on the model of Iran’s precision-guided Kheibar Shekan missile, the group may gain the capability to attack various places in the Middle East including Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Judge extends order allowing CNN, Politico, MS NOW White House press access
A federal court has ordered that three news organizations, CNN, MS NOW and Politico, which lost White House access because of a ban imposed by US President Donald Trump, be allowed back in. Their access must remain in place until the lawsuit challenging the ban is finally resolved.