Russia requests electricity imports from Azerbaijan, Georgia
Russia has approached Azerbaijan and Georgia with a request to import 600 MW of electricity in the event of an emergency
Russia has approached Azerbaijan and Georgia with a request to import 600 MW of electricity in the event of an emergency
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula escalate as North Korea blows up inter-Korean roads and rail lines, prompting South Korea to fire warning shots. This comes after Pyongyang's pledge to fortify its border and accusations of drone incursions.
Oil prices fell 2% as OPEC downgraded its global demand forecast and China's oil imports dropped for the fifth consecutive month. Concerns over Israeli-Iran tensions also weighed on markets, with Brent settling at $77.46 per barrel and WTI at $73.83 per barrel.
P Diddy faces six new sexual abuse lawsuits, including claims involving a minor, filed just a month after his criminal charges for serious offenses. Combs has denied all allegations, with a trial set for May 2025.
NASA's Europa Clipper mission has launched to explore Jupiter's moon Europa, aiming to determine if its vast subsurface ocean can support life. The spacecraft will fly 1.8 billion miles, conducting 49 flybys of the icy moon to gather critical data on its potential habitability.
A total of 127 countries have joined the ceasefire call thus far
Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from professional tennis, with the Davis Cup in Malaga next month being his final event.
Boris Johnson’s memoir "Unleashed" offers a mix of humour, controversy, and self-reflection. Packed with political drama, colourful anecdotes, and bold claims, the 772-page book highlights his years in office while hinting at possible future ambitions.
EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra is attending the Pre-COP29 meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss critical climate issues like finance, carbon markets, and fossil fuel transitions. He will also deliver a keynote speech and hold bilateral talks with key global leaders.
Thailand embassies and consulates general in 39 countries now offer electronic visa (e-Visa) issuance
Kazakhstan ranks seventh in expanding gold reserves, boosting holdings by 151 tons from 2013 to 2023.
Cuba has introduced two key measures to make travel easier for foreign visitors, focusing on the D’Viajeros platform
Milton Rapidly Strengthens to Category 5, Slight Weakening Expected Before Florida Landfall
Cissy Houston, Grammy-winning soul and gospel icon and mother of the late Whitney Houston, passed away at 91 in her New Jersey home. Known for her powerful voice, Cissy's remarkable career included singing backup for legends and winning two Grammys for her gospel work.
Taylor Swift is officially the richest female musician with a net worth of $1.6 billion, surpassing Rihanna. Her success comes from music sales, touring, and catalogue royalties, making her the only artist to reach billionaire status primarily through her music career.
World Health Organization has reported over 35,000 suspected cases of mpox across Africa in 2024, with nearly 1,000 deaths potentially linked to the disease
Elon Musk rallied in support of Donald Trump at a campaign event in Butler, declaring Trump the only candidate who can preserve democracy.
UNHCR chief issues urgent aid appeal to stem humanitarian catastrophe in Lebanon
Researchers at the University of Oxford are developing OvarianVax, a vaccine aimed at training the immune system to detect early signs of ovarian cancer.
Mark Zuckerberg has surpassed Jeff Bezos as the world's second richest person, with a net worth of $206.2 billion.
Turkish annual inflation dropped to 49.38% in September, but a higher-than-expected monthly rate of nearly 3% raised caution from the central bank. With the policy rate now above annual CPI, analysts predict interest rate cuts may not begin until next year despite earlier expectations.
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