Tanker carrying 27 Indian seafarers attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Maritime security sources attributed the attack on MT Louise 1 to limpet mines. Indian shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal said its Indian crew members were safe.
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Spain works to identify victims of train collision that killed 69
Authorities in Spain worked to identify the bodies of 69 train-crash victims on October 30 as relatives waited for news.
Africa Cup of Nations to keep two-year cycle after reversal
The Confederation of African Football reversed its scheduling decision Friday and said the Africa Cup of Nations would continue every two years.
Indian regulators bar Sun Pharma eye-drug production at Assam factory
Indian regulators barred Sun Pharma from producing ophthalmic drugs at its Assam factory until it submits a satisfactory compliance report.
Dnipropetrovsk governor says more than 200,000 subscribers remain without power
Dnipropetrovsk regional governor Oleksandr Ganzha said electricity had been restored to most consumers, but more than 200,000 subscribers remained without power.
Indonesia air pollution deaths rose 42% in September, study estimates
The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air estimated that air pollution-related deaths in Indonesia rose from 3,740 in August to 5,310 in September.
Denniston mining proposal returns to fast-track consent process
Bathurst Resources Limited said Friday it had resubmitted its application after the Environmental Protection Authority identified two matters requiring attention before a completeness check could be passed.
Hospital says four killed in EUFOR helicopter crash in Bosnia
Four crew members were killed and 11 injured when an Italian helicopter serving with the European Union's EUFOR military force crashed in Bosnia, according to a local hospital.
Officials say Dnipro station drone strike killed at least 14
Local officials said at least 14 people were killed when a Russian jet-powered drone struck a crowded platform at Dnipro's main railway station.
Court told Ó Snodaigh approved two non-charity entities linked to Liberty Recycling
The High Court was told that Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh, as chairperson of Liberty Recycling, signed off on establishing two related entities that were not charities.
South Africa selects Durban as main city for Olympic bid
South Africa is bidding for the 2036 or 2040 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. The International Olympic Committee will select the 2036 host city in mid-2029.
Russian drone strike kills at least 13 at Dnipro railway station
A Russian drone hit a busy railway platform in Ukraine's Dnipro on October 29, killing at least 13 people. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for a response from Kyiv's allies.
Authorities say at least 68 killed in train collision south of Madrid
Authorities said a high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed at least 68 people and injured scores more on October 28, with the death toll expected to rise.
NIS says Kim may have conveyed stance on US talks during China visit
The National Intelligence Service told lawmakers that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may have conveyed Pyongyang's position on talks with the United States during his recent visit to China.
Flavio Bolsonaro claims rightful leadership after leaving Brazil for U.S. exile
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro claimed Wednesday, Oct. 28, that he was his country's rightful leader after leaving for self-imposed exile in the United States.
Kiwoom Securities forecasts additional 25bp Fed policy rate increase in December
In a report issued on the 29th, Kiwoom Securities forecast a strong likelihood that the Fed would raise its policy rate by another 25bp in December. It assessed the October rate hold as a cautious response intended to examine economic data and the effects of existing tightening.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh opposes signaling policy decisions in advance
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said at a press conference immediately after the meeting that he does not support signaling policy decisions in advance. Citing renewed increases in energy and related prices, he explained the background to discussions focused on price stability.
Empty WestJet plane collides with catering truck at Toronto Pearson
A WestJet plane being towed from a gate at Toronto Pearson International Airport collided with a catering truck on Tuesday. Officials said nobody was aboard.
Fed announces decision to hold benchmark rate at 3.75–4.00%
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced on the 28th, local time, that it had decided to hold its benchmark annual interest rate at 3.75–4.00%.
Bolsonaro and family arrive in Miami after receiving U.S. visas
Bolsonaro and his family landed in Miami on Wednesday after the State Department granted them visas.