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Oct 19, 2026 - World

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov landed in Tehran on Monday for talks with top Iranian officials on the status of the war and diplomatic efforts with the U.S.

Oct 19, 2026 - World

Deputy mayor of Saijo died after becoming trapped under float, days after two similar incidents elsewhereThere is mounting concern over the safety of Japan’s traditional festivals after the death of a senior local official who was reportedly crushed beneath a float at the weekend, days after two men died in similar incidents in another part of the country.Akihiro Nabae, the deputy mayor of Saijo, in western Japan, was carrying a giant float with other participants in a festival on Saturday when he became trapped beneath the structure, Agence France-Presse reported. Nabae, 62, was taken to hospital and later pronounced dead, local media said, adding that no one else was injured. Continue reading...

Oct 19, 2026 - World

China says its economy grew 4.5% for the July-September quarter from a year ago

Oct 19, 2026 - World

The Philippine government has summoned the Chinese ambassador to protest remarks it considered a threat to use force

Oct 19, 2026 - World

Voters to be asked whether province should remain part of Canada or hold a second, binding independence voteAlbertans are going to the polls to decide their place in Canada, in a referendum that has exposed deep divisions within the province, not least in the separatist movement itself.On Monday, voters will respond to the question of whether Alberta should remain in Canada, or hold a second, binding independence referendum. Continue reading...