

4th plenum in foreign media: Policy continuity, tech self-reliance, boosting domestic demand
Major international media outlets have provided extensive coverage of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, along with the communique issued at the conclusion of the session on Thursday. The reports of foreign media focused on several key aspects of the communique, emphasizing the continuity and stability of the policies, the prioritization of technological self-reliance, and the drive to boost domestic consumption as key co


Report highlights significant security deterioration in South Sudan
The peace monitoring commission, the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC), in South Sudan has raised alarms about a major decline in security across the country. The country's peace monitoring commission has sounded the alarm, following a rise in violence and political instability between July and September this year. According to the quarterly report released just yesterday, clashes have erupted among groups who signed the 2018 peace deal, affectin


Two killed after cargo plane veers off runway while landing in Hong Kong
A cargo aircraft skidded off a Hong Kong runway and collided with a security patrol car before both fell into the sea early Monday, killing the two people in the car, authorities said. The plane's four crew members were unhurt. The Boeing 747, flown by Turkey-based ACT Airlines, was landing at Hong Kong International Airport around 3:50 a.m. on arrival from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The aircraft was being operated under lease by Emirates, a long-haul carrier based in Dubai


Two killed after cargo plane veers off runway while landing in Hong Kong
Robert Mugabe Jr, son of Zimbabwe’s late former president Robert Mugabe, has been arrested and charged with drug possession after police allegedly found cannabis in his bag during a traffic stop in Harare. He was remanded in custody on Thursday while the court considers his bail application. Authorities say the 33-year-old was stopped on Wednesday for driving the wrong way down a one-way street. Police claim they discovered two sachets of cannabis in his possession, while fiv


Child soldiers released by South Sudan's People's Defence Forces prepare for civilian life
South Sudan’s efforts to end the recruitment of child soldiers appear to be paying off. According to the UN Mission in South Sudan, UNMISS, some children have just been released by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF). Brigadier Akech Maker, SSPDF Brigade 16 Commander in Yambio, Western Equatoria, attended the official handover ceremony. “We, in the SSPDF, will not allow the recruitment of children into the army," he said. "If a child shows interest, we will guide


GenZ protesters return to streets in Morocco after pause
After almost 10 days without taking to the streets, young Moroccans resumed their protests in front of parliament in the capital, Rabat, on Saturday. Led by online youth collective, GenZ 212, they are demanding government reform education and healthcare, while tackling corruption and a cost of living crisis. One protester, Reda, said the gathering was organised to unify their ranks and coordinate their demonstrations. “It sends a message to the authorities. Even though we pau


CA urges IFAD to create social business fund for young agri-entrepreneurs in Bangladesh
Dr. Yunus made the proposal during a meeting with IFAD President Alvaro Lario on the sidelines of the World Food Forum in Rome, Italy. Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus on Sunday (October 12) urged the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to establish a social business fund aimed at supporting young agricultural entrepreneurs, women, farmers, and food processors in Bangladesh. Dr. Yunus made the proposal during a meeting with IFAD President Alvaro Lario on th


Six dead, three hospitalized after drinking spurious alcohol in Chuadanga
Locals allege that illegal homemade alcohol has been sold in the area for years and blame inadequate enforcement for the tragedy. Six people have died and three remain hospitalized after consuming spurious alcohol in Dingdeh Bazar of Shankarchandra Union, Chuadanga Sadar Upazila, local officials said. The deaths, reported between Saturday and Sunday, involved low-income workers, including van pullers, mill workers, and fish traders. Police warned that the toll could rise as


China's foreign trade up 4 percent in first 9 months
China's total goods imports and exports rose to 33.61 trillion yuan ($4.73 trillion) in the first nine months of 2025, up 4 percent year...


President Xi Jinping vows more efforts to advance women's all-round development
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's commitment to accelerating the all-round development of women by announcing a series of...














