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IMF chief says has 'optimism' and 'worry' after Bangkok annual meetings
'No Kings' movement seeks to boost early voting
'No Kings' movement seeks to boost early voting

As Americans begin casting their ballots in the midterm elections, the prominent "No Kings" anti-Trump movement is organizing thousands of rallies Saturday to get voters fired up.

October 17, 2026

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Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure 'worrying' for outlook: Pakistan finance minister
Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure 'worrying' for outlook: Pakistan finance minister

Pakistan's finance minister on Saturday told AFP the country had so far withstood the shock from skyrocketing energy prices due to the Iran war, but that attacks on infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries were "worrying" for the country's longer-term economic outlook.

October 17, 2026

Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump
Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that waived sweeping US sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia's energy revenues, marking a new low in Washington's ties with war-torn Ukraine.

October 17, 2026

Japan says hosting record number of foreigners
Japan says hosting record number of foreigners

Japan has registered a record number of foreigners living in the country this year despite growing anti-immigration sentiment, as the country grapples with problems caused by an ageing and shrinking population.

October 17, 2026

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Did Chinese cars squeal on Norway's military?
Did Chinese cars squeal on Norway's military?

Chinese-made cars filmed sensitive information during a Norwegian military exercise, including access codes at secure sites and officials' comings and goings, raising concerns about the risks posed by connected vehicles.

October 17, 2026

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Suspected gunman in Oregon school shooting was 'withdrawn,' neighbors say
Suspected gunman in Oregon school shooting was 'withdrawn,' neighbors say

The teenager suspected of carrying out a murderous rampage at an Oregon elementary school came off as "withdrawn," according to neighbors who lived in the building where the young man resided with his mother.

October 16, 2026