Brunei’s Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque Shines in APEC Stories
Explore how Brunei’s Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque blends modern design and Islamic heritage, spotlighted in APEC Stories ahead of the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
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Orionid Meteor Shower Dazzles Autumn Skies Worldwide
The Orionid meteor shower peaked Oct 21–22, offering 20–25 meteors per hour for stargazers worldwide under clear, dark skies near Orion and Gemini.
Russia Launches First Forest-Climate Project in the Arctic
Russia’s PORA launches a 20,700-hectare Arctic project in Yamalo-Nenets to restore forest ecosystems, create a climate testing ground, and strengthen carbon monitoring.
Yellow Alert Issued as Typhoon Fengshen Approaches
China’s national observatory issues a yellow alert as Typhoon Fengshen, the 24th storm of the year, heads toward the Chinese mainland’s southern regions with strong winds and heavy rain.
Trump-Putin Budapest Summit Postponed Amid Timing Uncertainty
The planned Trump-Putin summit in Budapest has been postponed, with Trump citing a ‘wasted meeting’ and the Kremlin saying no dates have been confirmed.
PSG Thrash Bayer Leverkusen 7-2 to Top Champions League Group
PSG’s 7-2 rout of Bayer Leverkusen rockets them to the top of the UEFA Champions League standings after three matches.
Trump Issues ‘Fast, Furious and Brutal’ Warning to Hamas as Gaza Truce Faces Challenges
President Trump has warned Hamas of “fast, furious and brutal force” if it fails to disarm during the next stage of the Gaza ceasefire, as both sides accuse each other of violations.
UN Experts Call US Strikes on Venezuela “Extrajudicial Executions”
UN experts warn that recent U.S. strikes against Venezuelan vessels breach international law and amount to extrajudicial executions, killing 27.
M5.6 Earthquake Rattles Ecuador’s Coast
A magnitude-5.6 earthquake struck off Ecuador’s coast at 35 km depth on Tuesday, EMSC reports. Here’s what residents, travelers, and digital nomads need to know.
Chinese VP Han Zheng: China, U.S. ‘Can and Should’ Be Partners
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng says China and the U.S. ‘can and should’ become partners and friends, highlighting subnational ties with Oregon and shared global interests.