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Japan launches mission to collect first-ever samples from Mars moon
Japan's H3 rocket carries probe on pioneering mission to Martian moon. / Reuters
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Trump says time for someone other than Zelenskyy to negotiate for Ukraine
Trump says Zelenskyy is not helping efforts to end the war in Ukraine. / AFP
One dead after gunfire erupts near Ohio mosque during event
Shooting near a mosque in Ohio is thought to stem from a dispute, with the investigation still in its early stages, police say. / Reuters Arkiv
Mahmoud Khalil asks US Supreme Court to hear case seeking to avoid re-arrest, deportation
Mahmoud Khalil is asking the top court to intervene in his ongoing legal battle with US administration. / Reuters Archive
Salah's golden touch sinks Besiktas as Trabzonspor claim stunning 2-0 triumph
The Egyptian forward reached eight Süper Lig goals for the season, according to match reports. (AA)
Türkiye launches massive data centre project in digital hub push
A groundbreaking ceremony is held for Ronesans Holding’s data centre project, in Ankara, Türkiye, on October 19 2026. / َAA
Kenyan court convicts cult leader Paul Mackenzie over Shakahola massacre
Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie looks on during his court appearance at the Mombasa Law Court in Mombasa on October 19, 2026. (AFP)
France imposes curfews in parts of central Paris as cost-of-living protests turn violent
A destroyed car near the Marianne statue at the Place de la Republique, in Paris, France, on October 18 2026. / َAA
Iran blames US for Hormuz insecurity as Russia seeks mediation role
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sits, as he meets with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Tehran, Iran, on October 19 2026. / Reuters
Egypt delays vote on possible military support for Saudi Arabia
The discussions at the parliament were held at the request of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi. (Egypt’s Parliament) / Others
Trump rallies on red Republican turf ahead of tight midterm races
Trump's schedule suggests the aim is to fire up loyal supporters, many of whom stay home when he is not on ballot. / AP
Houthi militia attack kills dozens at Yemen security training centre
Yemeni government forces conduct clearance operations in Taiz, Yemen, on September 23 2026. / AA Archive
Türkiye has thwarted attempts to drag it into regional wars: Erdogan
President Erdogan has reiterated that his government would continue working to prevent Türkiye from being drawn into regional turmoil. (AA)
Rubio leads nearly 300 firms to Uzbekistan, seeks 'fair' trade competition amid China dominance
Rubio says Trump administration favours repeal of Cold War-era Jackson-Vanik amendment. / Reuters
EU steps up efforts to safeguard ICC against US sanctions
The International Criminal Court building is seen in The Hague. / Reuters Archive
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia discuss regional threats as Houthi attacks escalate
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan in Istanbul on September 31, 2026. (AA Archive)
Putin, Trump and Xi could meet in China next month: Kremlin
Photo collage shows Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, from left. / Reuters Archive
Israel has left 60,000 children in Gaza without a mother, a father, or both
Senior producer: Mirac Tapan, Graphic Artist: Busra Ozturk
Macron begins Gulf tour to secure fuel supplies as cost-of-living protests rock France
French President Emmanuel Macron walks with Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad at Bayan Palace in Kuwait City on October 19, 2026. (AFP)
France plans local curfews as EU defends right to protest
France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu attends an Interministerial Crisis Meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on October 18 2026. / AP
