Fire at clothing factory in Egypt kills at least eight and injures 35

A fire broke out Friday morning at a clothing factory in northern Egypt, killing at least eight people and injuring 35 others, the Egyptian Health Ministry said.

Trump signs order declaring TikTok sale ready and values it at $14 billion

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday declaring that his plan to sell Chinese-owned TikTok’s U.S. operations to U.S. and global investors will address the national security requirements in a 2024 law.

South Korea legalises tattooing by non-medical professionals

South Korea has legalised tattoo artistry by non-medical professionals for the first time in more than 30 years, following a campaign by members of the profession to work without fear of prosecution or harassment.

China’s distant-water fishing fleet under fire for alleged abuse and overfishing

China operates the world’s largest distant-water fishing (DWF) fleet, and its dominance in global fisheries has come at an increasingly unsustainable cost. With more than 16,000 active vessels—far exceeding the government’s official cap of 3,000—China’s DWF footprint is massive, spanning virtually every oceanic region (Overseas Development Institute, 2020).

Three young women tortured and murdered by drug gang - all captured live on Instagram

Police believe the friends were tricked into going to a house at night, having been invited to a fake event.

Over 1,000 children fall ill from free school lunches in Indonesia

More than 1,000 children have fallen ill from free school lunches in Indonesia this week, according to authorities – the latest in a string of mass food poisoning events linked to President Prabowo Subianto’s multi-billion-dollar nutritious meals programme.

India imposes curfew in Ladakh after statehood protests turn violent

Indian security forces have imposed a curfew in Leh, the capital of the Himalayan region of Ladakh, after at least four people were killed in violent clashes between police and protesters demanding statehood for the federal territory.

Nicolas Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracy in Libya case

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been found guilty of criminal conspiracy in a case related to taking millions of euros of illicit funds from the late Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi.

YANGWANG U9 Xtreme is the World’s fastest production car, with top speed of 496.22km/h

YANGWANG, the luxury sub-brand of global new-energy vehicle (NEV) leader BYD, has set a new global production-car top-speed record of 496.22km/h at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg test track in Germany.

Malawi’s ex-president wins election in comeback at age 85

Malawi’s former President Peter Mutharika has been declared the winner of last week’s elections, in a huge comeback for the 85-year-old.

Drone activity confirmed at multiple Denmark airports

Denmark’s Aalborg airport in the country’s north has been closed after unauthorised drones were seen in its airspace, according to local authorities.

WUC condemns China-backed smear campaign on Uyghur rights leader

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has strongly condemned a recent wave of false allegations directed at its Executive Committee Chair, Rushan Abbas, calling the claims part of a coordinated effort to undermine Uyghur human rights advocacy.

UN and rights groups condemn reported jailing of Wuhan Covid citizen journalist

The UN, human rights groups and media freedom watchdogs have condemned reports that Zhang Zhan, a Chinese citizen journalist, was sentenced to jail for the second time last week.

Donald Trump mocks UN over broken escalator, bad teleprompter

US President Donald Trump criticised the United Nations after facing a broken escalator and a malfunctioning teleprompter at its New York headquarters.

Oklahoma tiger handler was fatally attacked in front of family during show

The tiger handler who was fatally mauled in Oklahoma recently was killed as horrified onlookers – including his wife and daughter – watched during the end of a big cat show, local officials said Monday.

’I’m waiting in the street’: Blocked by presidential convoy in NY, Macron phones Trump

’’How are you? Guess what!’ It was not the most usual beginning to a telephone call between two heads of state but neither were the circumstances.

Pakistan’s Khyber airstrike sparks global outrage at UNHRC

The early hours of September 21, 2025, were marked by tragedy in the remote Tirah Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as Pakistan’s own government allegedly carried out an aerial assault on its citizens.

Nepal’s sudden political shift raises questions on regional partnerships

The unexpected downfall of Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli’s government in Nepal has introduced a layer of unpredictability into the Himalayan nation’s international relations, particularly with Beijing. China’s response has been characteristically restrained: a congratulatory note to interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, coupled with guidance for its nationals in Nepal to remain vigilant amid the transitional period.

Nasa plans first crewed Moon mission in 50 years for February 2026

Nasa has said it hopes to send astronauts on a ten-day trip around the Moon as soon as February.

ICC suspends USA Cricket’s membership

The International Cricket Council has suspended USA Cricket’s membership, as it builds safeguards to protect athletes and the sport’s Olympic aspirations.

Afghan boy flies from Kabul to Delhi hiding in plane’s landing gear

A 13-year-old Afghan boy made a dangerous journey from Kabul to Delhi, hiding in the landing gear compartment of a Kam Air passenger plane.

New Zealand loosens path to residency for some migrants

The New Zealand government said on Tuesday it was introducing two new pathways for migrants to gain residency as part of their efforts to boost the country’s economy.

30 killed as Pak Air Force drops 8 bombs on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village

At least 30 people, including women and children, were killed in airstrikes by the Pakistani Air Force in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday. The incident took place around 2 am when the Pakistani fighter jets dropped eight LS-6 bombs on the Matre Dara village located in the Tirah Valley, causing a huge massacre.

Hong Kong braces for travel chaos as super typhoon approaches

Hong Kong has shut schools and some businesses, while the airport will ground most flights from Tuesday evening as the city braces for a super typhoon - the strongest storm of the year so far.

France formally recognises Palestinian state

France has formally recognised a Palestinian state, becoming the latest in a wave of countries to take the step.

China extends Covid whistleblower’s prison sentence for ‘provoking trouble’

A Chinese journalist jailed for four years after reporting on the outbreak of Covid in Wuhan has been sentenced to a further four years behind bars.

MOFA slams China for sabotaging Taiwanese art expo in Kazakhstan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Sunday ’’strongly condemned’’ China’s interference resulting in the cancellation of an art exhibition by Taiwanese artists in Kazakhstan’s Central State Museum.

Dozens arrested in clashes with police near Philippine presidential palace

The melee outside the country’s seat of power unfolded while more than 33,000 other protesters rallied in a historic park and a democracy monument in Manila.

Hong Kong airport to shut for 36 hours due to Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong International Airport will suspend all passenger flights for 36 hours from Tuesday evening, Qantas Airways said, as the Asian financial hub prepares for one of its strongest super typhoons in years.

Fed rates cut is doomed to weaken the dollar

On September 17, local time, the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) monetary policy meeting of the Federal Reserve showed that the Fed decided to lower the target range of the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to between 4.00% and 4.25%, which is the first interest rate cut by the Fed since December 2024.