1 of 2 | House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., attends a House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee hearing on the impacts of the government shutdown at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- The U.»»»

Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has lodged a formal complaint with the Electoral Commission over a "malicious deep-fake" AI video. The video appeared online on Tuesday night and showed an AI version of Connolly appearing to announce her withdrawal from Friday's election. Connolly ca»»»

GERB-UDF and the MRF-New Beginning Wednesday put out a joint statement to confirm a "commitment to upholding the agreed legislative and governance programme aimed at ensuring stability and continuity in the interest of citizens and the state". In a Facebook post GERB published two photos, one of th»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is leaving the door open for political and diplomatic solutions in the area of ​​arms control, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday. "The most relevant example is our rejection of the moratorium on the deployment of intermediate-range and shorte»»»

Israeli lawmakers on Wednesday voted in favor of advancing two bills on annexing the occupied West Bank, an ambition openly promoted by far-right ministers in recent months. The vote came with US Vice President JD Vance visiting Israel to shore up a Gaza ceasefire brokered by President Donald Trump»»»

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Twelve international United Nations employees who had been held by Yemen's Houthis inside their compound flew out of the Houthi-held capital on Wednesday, the UN said. The Iran-backed Houthis raided the UN compound in the capital Sanaa last weekend, holding 20 staff including 15 foreigners. Five Ye»»»

MADRID: The cancelation of La Liga’s plan to hold a Barcelona match in Miami in December is a “missed opportunity” for Spanish football, the league’s president said Wednesday, while elsewhere its collapse was celebrated. Champions Barca were set to face Villarreal in the United States on December 2»»»

Dubai: Phileas Fogg at Emirates Hills, the ultimate family-friendly sports lounge, has switched operators — but for those of us who found comfort there, in athleisure or in silence, it still feels like a real goodbye. For those of us living near The Springs, The Meadows, The Lakes or The Greens, Ph»»»

A 16-year-old girl was found unconscious outside a bar in Athens’ nightlife district of Gazi early Sunday morning and was later pronounced dead at Evangelismos Hospital, authorities have disclosed. The incident occurred on Dekeleon Street, where the teenager reportedly collapsed after leaving the v»»»

A senior official of Tanzania's main opposition party has been arrested amid a crackdown on dissenting voices ahead of next week's general election. John Heche, deputy chairperson of Chadema, was detained while attempting to attend the treason trial of party leader Tundu Lissu. In a statement, Chad»»»

The International Court of Justice said on Wednesday that Israel must allow the UN aid agency in Gaza, known as UNRWA, to provide humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian territory. The Hague-based court was asked last year by the UN General Assembly to determine Israel’s legal obligations after »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Vice President JD Vance talk to reporters after meeting in Jerusalem on Wednesday. Pool Photo by Marc Israel Sellem/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance addressed Israeli concerns to reporters by saying the United States isn't there »»»

Lagos: The death toll from a petrol tanker explosion in central Nigeria's Niger state has risen to 39 from 29, with dozens more injured, the rescue agency said Wednesday. "There are now 39 dead and 60 injured," Hussaini Isah, head of the state emergency agency told AFP. "People went to scoop up the»»»

Japan's exports grew 4.2% in September, according to government data Wednesday, on robust shipments to Asia that offset a decline in exports to the U.S., which were impacted by President Donald Trump's tariffs. Japan's exports to Asia jumped 9.2% last month compared to the same period a year earlie»»»

President Donald Trump 's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers who are enjoying some rare profitable years and skepticism from experts who say the president's move probably wouldn't lead to cheaper prices at grocer»»»

he International Court of Justice said on Wednesday that Israel must allow the U.N. aid agency in Gaza, known as UNRWA, to provide humanitarian assistance to the war-torn territory. The U.N. General Assembly asked the court last year to give an advisory opinion on Israel's legal obligations after t»»»

Israeli settlers descended on Palestinian olive harvesters and activists this week in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, beating them with clubs in an attack Palestinian health officials said sent at least one woman to the hospital with serious injuries. The attack Sunday in the town of Turmus Ayya, w»»»

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the duke and duchess of Sussex, signed a petition against the development of artificial superintelligence. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle added their names to a growing list of signers of a petition against»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli lawmakers on Wednesday voted in favor of advancing two bills on annexing the occupied West Bank, an ambition openly promoted by far-right ministers in recent months. The vote came with US Vice President JD Vance visiting Israel to shore up a Gaza ceasefire brokered by President D»»»

Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves speaks during a press conference in San Jose, Costa Rica, on October 1. Chaves accused the Supreme Electoral Tribunal of "changing the rules" and applying a "gag law" during the electoral campaign leading up to the February elections, prohibiting him from using »»»

Egypt and the European Union will hold their first summit on Wednesday in Brussels where leaders will discuss security, trade and migration as well as stability in Gaza. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antón»»»

An 18-year-old man accused of killing his 54-year-old mother in Trikala, central Greece, on Tuesday has been given until Friday to testify. The incident reportedly occurred during a visit to his mother’s home, where he allegedly used a towel to suffocate her. The suspect, who has been living with h»»»

Apple may have to allow rivals to operate their own app stores on iPhones in the UK, after a ruling from the competition regulator. This would be a significant change to Apple's infamous "closed system" where apps can only be downloaded from its own App Store. But the Competition and Markets Author»»»

Brussels: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met in Brussels, Belgium, on Wednesday with the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas. During the meeting, El-Sisi affirmed that his country looks forw»»»

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority recently announced the first discovery of a Maerua crassifolia tree, known as the sarh tree, at the reserve. The discovery occurred during field surveys by experts from the reserve to identify and protect rare plant species while promot»»»

For many individuals who stutter, daily life can be a challenge others take for granted. Speaking in a classroom, contributing to a work meeting or even ordering a cup of coffee can trigger anxiety, fear of judgement or social withdrawal. These barriers not only affect communication but can also li»»»

“My client is arbitrarily detained, and now his life is on the line,” David saidCivic groups in Eswatini have also taken authorities to court to challenge the legality of holding foreign nationals in prison without chargeCAPE TOWN: A Cuban man deported by the United States to the African nation of »»»

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, is arriving on an official visit to Bulgaria, the President's press secretariat said on Wednesday. The visit is at the invitation of President Rumen Radev and is taking place in the context of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of »»»

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israeli Parliament on Wednesday approved in the first reading a bill extending Israeli sovereignty to the territory of the West Bank. "A draft law on extending the sovereignty of the State of Israel to the territories of Judea and Samaria [Israeli designation for the West B»»»

A shooting and subsequent fire broke out outside the Serbian parliament in central Belgrade on October 22, injuring one person and prompting President Aleksandar Vucic to label the incident a “terrorist attack”. The incident occurred amid prolonged unrest and social polarisation in Serbia, followin»»»

Sioux Falls: President Donald Trump’s plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from US ranchers who are enjoying some rare profitable years and scepticism from experts who say the president’s move probably wouldn’t lead to cheaper prices»»»

Repeated waves of missiles and drones throughout the night targeted at least eight Ukrainian citiesRussian drones also hit a kindergarten in Kharkiv during the day Wednesday when children were in the buildingKYIV: A large-scale Russian drone and missile attack across Ukraine killed at least six peo»»»

DAR ES SALAM: A key figure in Tanzania’s main opposition party was arrested Wednesday, the latest detention in a rolling crackdown on dissenting voices ahead of next week’s general election. President Samia Suluhu Hassan is seeking election on October 29, after becoming leader following the death o»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's good relations with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin contributed to Budapest being tapped as the venue of the upcoming summit on the situation in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on October 20. Putin and Trump agreed»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's good relations with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin contributed to Budapest being tapped as the venue of the upcoming summit on the situation in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on October 20. Putin and Trump agreed»»»

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Israel returned the bodies of 30 Palestinians to Gaza on Wednesday, bringing the total number handed over under the ceasefire deal to 195, the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory said. Under the deal brokered by US President Donald Trump, Israel was to tur»»»

Twenty-five-year-old Fahri Mustafa is accused of murdering his mother, his 13-year-old sister, and his 39-year-old aunt in a brutal attack that took place early Tuesday in Bulgaria's Ruen area. According to investigators, the young man used both a firearm and a knife, first shooting his victims bef»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 set to kick off in less than two weeks, the UAE U-17 national team is finalising preparations for what promises to be a landmark tournament for youth football globally. Scheduled from November 3-27, the competition marks the first FIFA World Cup »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, 'Ashghal' announced a road closure in Corniche Street this weekend for rehabilitation and improvement works. Ashghal stated that the closure will include the area of the Qatar National Theater Interchange until the Al Markhiya Interchange. However, the right»»»

Islamabad: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) announced on Wednesday that it has launched a Dates Distribution Project through which it would distribute dates among vulnerable families across the South Asian country. Under the initiative, KSrelief will distribu»»»

JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted on Wednesday at his opposition to any role for Turkish security forces in the Gaza Strip as part of a mission to monitor a US-backed ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Speaking in Jerusalem alongside visiting US Vic»»»

LONDON: The health “catastrophe” in Gaza will last for “generations to come,” the World Health Organization’s chief has told the BBC Radio 4 “Today” program. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for a substantial surge in aid to the enclave in order to meet the needs of Palestinians. Despite Israe»»»

Ugandan national police launched a investigation Wednesday into a deadly multi-vehicle collision that killed 46 people on the main Kampala to Gulu Highway, one of the country's busiest routes. File photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Dozens of people were killed and many injured in a mult»»»

A 26-year-old man, who was charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl in Dublin in the early hours of Monday morning, has deferred applying for bail. His defence solicitor told the court there would be no application for bail on Wednesday, but reserved the right to »»»

Tunis, Oct. 22 (TAP) - Defence team of Abir Moussi is considering the boycott of October 24 hearing before the 4th Chamber of the Tunis First Instance Court, member Ali Bejaoui said on Wednesday. The President of the Free Destourian Party (PDL)...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, has announced temporary road closure in several parts of the Doha. Throughout the road closure period, Ashghal urged road users to adhere to speed limit, use all available diversion routes, and consider rerouting through nearby alternative streets t»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has said that “Hezbollah must become a normal political party without an armed wing.” “There will be no backing down from the state’s monopolization of military force,” Salam added, in an interview with French magazine Paris Match. Israel has repeatedly bombed Lebanon des»»»

Tropical Storm Melissa was expected to strengthen into a hurricane Monday. Photo courtesy of NOAA Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Melissa is moving slowly through the Caribbean Sea on Wednesday, meaning portions of Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica were expected to see major flooding throug»»»

Dubai: Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, said the Gaza ceasefire that came into force earlier this month presents an important opening but the approach to one of the world’s most complex and intractable conflicts needs to change. “This is definitely a moment of opportunity»»»