Sha Tin Police Arrest Three and Seize HK$12 Million in Ketamine
Law enforcement officers moved in on a public housing estate along Sha Tin Tau Road during the afternoon on October 16, 2026.
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Hatteras Island Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Nor’easter
Dare County authorities declared a state of emergency for Hatteras Island and ordered all visitors to evacuate starting Friday evening, October 16, 2026, as a developing…
Minibus Driver Arrested Over Fatal Expressway Hit-and-Run in Singapore
A 77-year-old female pedestrian found dead on the Pan-Island Expressway on October 16, 2026, had been struck in a hit-and-run accident in Jurong West over two kilometers away.
Angamaly Court Denies Bail to Suhail Sajeev in Nedumbassery Crash
An Angamaly court on October 17, 2026, dismissed the bail pleas of prime accused Suhail Sajeev and three co-accused in a Nedumbassery hit-and-run collision.
Roseville Police Arrest 15-Year-Old Boy for Murder of Cherie Dodge
A 15-year-old boy was arrested and booked into Placer County Juvenile Hall on a murder charge following the fatal stabbing of 57-year-old Cherie Dodge, who was killed while…
Donald Trump Targets Jon Ossoff and Repeats 2020 Claims in Georgia
President Donald Trump returned to Dalton, Georgia, on October 16, 2026, to campaign for Republican congressional candidates, using the stage to attack Democratic Senator Jon…
Angola and Uganda Join South Africa in Regional Anti-Crime Pact
South Africa is fast shifting from a simple transit zone into a major hub for synthetic drug production as transnational crime syndicates ramp up operations across the region.
Coquet Community School in Amble reopens after evacuation over hoax report
Coquet Community School in Amble reopened on October 19.
“Haze can worsen respiratory issues in pets"
Haze can worsen respiratory issues in pets, especially those with existing health problems or specific physical traits, according to veterinary experts.
India Halts Sugar Diversion to Ethanol Amid El Niño
India has directed state-owned fuel retailers to cease purchasing ethanol derived from sugar and critical sugarcane-based feedstocks, a move aimed at controlling sweetener prices…
Singapore Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre Issues Highest Haze Alert
The Singapore Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) issued its highest-level haze alert for southern Southeast Asia as Indonesian fires blanketed the region in toxic…
Faisal Islam reports on IMF meetings in Bangkok
Faisal Islam reported from the IMF meetings in Bangkok, highlighting a global economy caught between crises and AI-driven growth, with the UK’s fiscal resilience and China’s…