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President Donald Trump sharply responded to journalist Andrew Feinberg during a White House exchange about a proposed federal fraud-reporting reward program, telling him, “I’m not playing,” before turning to another question.
Elena Rybakina defeated Canada's Leylah Fernandez 6–2, 6–2 in the Ningbo Open final on October 25. The victory secured her first title since reaching world No. 1, her fourth trophy of the season and the 15th WTA singles title of her career.
A weather system originating in the Bay of Bengal is anticipated to bring precipitation, including rain and snow, to Nepal starting Thursday night. This system is expected to impact a significant portion of the country through Saturday.
Nepal’s Premier League returns on October 26 with official ICC-recognised T20 status, the Decision Review System and international cricket stars. The changes could give Nepali players more opportunities to compete alongside experienced overseas professionals.
Two goats named Nagi and Pokke have become an unexpected attraction at Tokyo’s Yotsuya Station. Hired to eat overgrown weeds as part of an environmentally conscious trial, the adorable pair are winning attention from commuters and passersby.
A video of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with an AI-powered holographic representation of Swami Chinmayananda, who died in 1993, has gone viral, triggering memes, criticism and debate over the use of artificial intelligence to recreate spiritual figures.
NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has concluded its science mission due to its orbital altitude, which now prevents stable observation. The observatory, launched in 2004, significantly advanced understanding of cosmic events like gamma-ray bursts and supernovae.
Four Philippine Air Force pilots died after two SF-260 trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province on Friday, October 23. The military temporarily grounded its SF-260 fleet while investigators work to determine the cause. No other casualties were reported at the base.
NASA is working with commercial partners Blue Origin and SpaceX to accelerate the development of human landing systems for future crewed missions to the Moon, aiming for a long-term presence on the lunar surface.
NASA is inviting media to the 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium, which will take place from October 26 to October 28 at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, focusing on humanity's return to the Moon and sustainable lunar infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia said air defences intercepted two ballistic missiles launched toward the Makkah and Madinah regions on October 24, 2026. Debris fell in several locations, including Makkah, Jeddah, Taif and Rabigh. Yemen’s Houthi movement separately claimed attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities, but the reported strikes’ full impact remained unconfirmed.
Russia and Ukraine have signaled plans to resume US-brokered peace talks in November. A separate local ceasefire is scheduled to begin in Oleshky on October 27 to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations, even as major disagreements over territory and security continue to obstruct a wider peace agreement.
Defending champions Lumbini Lions have signed Bangladesh all-rounder Shamim Hossain for NPL Season 3. The signing adds international experience as the tournament gets ready to begin on October 26 in Kirtipur.
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck offshore near Vanuatu on October 24, prompting a temporary tsunami warning that was later lifted. No immediate damage was reported in initial coverage.
Nepal has reportedly secured approval for $20 million in climate-related loss and damage funding to support recovery in flood-affected communities. The funding’s delivery and intended beneficiaries should be confirmed through official sources.
Government agencies and financial institutions in Nepal have temporarily taken some websites offline as a precaution following the discovery of critical PHP security vulnerabilities. Officials say organisations are working to secure affected systems, and the shutdowns do not by themselves indicate a successful cyberattack.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is marking 90 years since its earliest rocket tests while developing new robotic exploration missions to Mars, the Moon, and the wider solar system.
