
Houthi Strike on Saudi Airport Kills 2 as U.S. Tells Some Diplomats to Leave
The airport is in Dammam, which is near the headquarters of oil giant Saudi Aramco. For weeks, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia has been attacking the kingdom’s aviation and energy sectors.By Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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IranPersian GulfSaudi ArabiaYemenHouthisIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsSaudi Aramco

Putin Nears a Prize: Restoring Ties With the U.S. While Giving Up Nothing
Russia has sought to separate the war in Ukraine from potential business deals and diplomacy with the United States. Its efforts now appear to be working.By Valerie Hopkins
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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United StatesRussiaPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald JWitkoff, Steven

In the Wake of Riots, French Authorities Ban Some Protests
President Emmanuel Macron said the move was necessary “so that calm prevails.”By Catherine Porter
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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FranceLouvre MuseumMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Melenchon, Jean-LucLe Pen, MarineLecornu, Sebastien

Top European Rights Prize Goes to I.C.C., a Trump Target
The win is a show of support for the International Criminal Court as the Trump administration moves to thwart its work.By Koba Ryckewaert
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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In Serbia’s Election, Identity Politics Looks to Be Winning Again
Aleksandar Vucic, Serbia’s dominant political figure since 2012, may extend his grip, using the Balkans’ unresolved nationalist resentments.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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From Kenya to Japan, Rush to Fix Security Flaw Takes Sites Briefly Offline
Governments and businesses around the world scrambled to prevent hackers from exploiting a vulnerability in PHP, a popular programming language.By Lynsey Chutel, Amelia Nierenberg and Brian O. Otieno
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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GermanyKenyaNetherlandsFranceJapanGreat BritainOpenAI LabsPHP Foundation

For Taiwan’s Mayors, a ‘Typhoon Day Off’ is a Major Political Test
One expert said the likelihood that a mayor announces closure of work and school because of a typhoon increases 31 percent during an election year.By Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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Space Debris Found Twice Within Days Amid ‘Growing Casualty Risk’
Debris was found in Indonesia on Monday, just days after a farmer across the globe in Minnesota reported a massive metal object thought to be space junk in a cornfield.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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‘Open War’ Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Adds a Volatile Element
The two sides turn to proxy groups after eight months of a conflict that has taken a heavy toll on civilians.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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AfghanistanPakistanTaliban

Protesters in Indonesia Demand Action to Stop Fires in Rainforests
Smoke from the blazes, blamed on destructive agricultural practices, has sickened hundreds of thousands and blanketed neighboring countries.By Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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Archers Mount Their Steeds in Pursuit of Centuries-Old Warrior Spirit
Horseback archery is making a comeback at a time when modern warfare has become high-tech and impersonal. The sport was featured at the World Nomad Games.By Raja Abdulrahim and Nariman El-Mofty
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
JordanKyrgyzstan

Why Palestinians Hope Israelis Will Oust Netanyahu in Pivotal Election
Many in Gaza and the West Bank are desperate to avoid more years of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government, which has made life close to unbearable.By Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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What We Saw at Fast-Track Trials of Riot Suspects in France
At the Tribunal de Paris, judges have supervised a carousel of expedited and often chaotic hearings for those detained during recent unrest.By Catherine Porter and Giulia Imbert
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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FranceParis (France)

Market Drone Strike Kills at Least 150 as Sudanese Fighters Hit Civilians
Struggling against each other on the battlefield, the sides in Sudan’s civil war are relying on drones to strike across vast distances, inflicting huge tolls on civilians in the process.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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Italy Experiences Food and Fuel Shortages After Truckers on Strike Block Roads
Truckers protesting high gas prices have prevented deliveries to parts of southern Italy, leading to empty shelves and dry pumps.By Josephine de La Bruyère
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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ItalyNaples (Italy)

Ebola Outbreak in Africa Reaches Widest Expansion Ever
Health officials are urgently seeking answers about the origins of a case newly identified in Nigeria, the first in that West African nation.By Apoorva Mandavilli
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)NigeriaKenyaUgandaWorld Health OrganizationTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

What Is PHP? Why Are Government and Business Websites Going Offline?
A critical security flaw in the programming language underpinning much of the web has prompted a global rush to patch vulnerable systems.By Karla Adam and Dustin Volz
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
technology
OpenAI LabsPHP Foundation

Map: 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe, Joey K. Lee and Bea Malsky
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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Australian Zoo Plays Matchmaker for Giant Birds, and Big Green Eggs Are Proof
A southern cassowary at the Adelaide Zoo has laid eggs there for the first time in 34 years, after a carefully managed breeding process.By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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Adelaide (Australia)Australia

Bukele Issues Harsh Warning to Haitian Gangs
Four members of El Salvador’s military were abducted Sunday in Haiti, and their president wants them back.By Frances Robles
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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El SalvadorHaitiUnited NationsBukele, Nayib

Pope Needs No Further Treatment for Lung Cancer, Doctors Say
Test results after the operation showed that the cancer was localized.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
worldeurope
Roman Catholic ChurchLeo XIV

Quebec Publisher Cuts Ties With Author Accused of Using A.I.
Thélyson Orélien, a celebrated novelist, used artificial intelligence while writing a breakout book, his publisher says.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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Quebec Province (Canada)FranceGoncourt AcademyGrassetOrelien, Thelyson

A Debt-Fueled “Doom Loop”
Some democracies seem caught in a trap: Spend more and risk market panic, or cut benefits and empower the far right.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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FranceTrump, Donald JMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Hubbard, Stephen James

Student Protests Mushroom Across Europe, Exposing Bleak Views of the Future
Since high school students began protesting in France in September, they’ve been joined by young demonstrators in at least seven other European countries.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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EuropeFranceBelgiumSpainPortugalItalyAlbaniaGreece

Delhi’s Winter Season of Polluted Air Begins
As air quality plummeted in India’s largest city, the government said it would act to curtail the haze that blankets the capital every winter.By Anupreeta Das
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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Macron Says Trump Does Not Like France and Distorts Its Troubles
Speaking in Qatar, President Emmanuel Macron railed against foreign leaders who he said had made false claims about unrest in France for their own political ends.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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When Starshield Cut Out, Ukrainian Drones Fell From the Skies
Ukraine says it still doesn’t know why the military satellite internet service, a sister to Starlink, was abruptly throttled, leaving troops vulnerable to Russian attacks.By Siobhán O’Grady, Carlotta Gall and Anton Troianovski
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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UkraineUnited StatesRussiaStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)Musk, ElonRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Who Is Stephen James Hubbard, the American Released by Russia?
Mr. Hubbard, a 74-year-old teacher, was held for more than four years on what the State Department called fabricated charges.By Kim Barker and Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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Izium (Ukraine)RussiaUnited StatesHubbard, Stephen JamesPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J

Shark Returns to Sea After Over a Month Stuck in a South Korean Port Canal
The 10-foot-long dusky shark, nicknamed “Bukangi,” was successfully guided back to the open ocean after a third rescue attempt.By Jin Yu Young
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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Busan (South Korea)South Korea