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Regional police investigators say a string of recent incidents in Halland County show scammers posing as law enforcement and tradespeople are persuading victims to hand over jewellery and bank cards. Authorities urge immediate vigilance and set out simple steps older people and carers can take to reduce risk.
Day two of the Singularity South Africa Summit in Johannesburg on October 22 focused on practical AI adoption, skills pipelines and local investment, with companies and funders outlining how applied artificial intelligence could be scaled across African industries.
A documentary about Ghanaian cinematographer Chris Hesse, featuring rescued footage of the country’s independence era, will reach wider audiences through a one night North American cinema event backed by High Profile partners and a global influencer producer. The screening signals renewed international attention on Ghana’s visual heritage and veteran film workers.
PAGASA says Super Typhoon Rosal, internationally Champi, has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and will bring heavy rains and hazardous seas to northern Luzon despite no expected direct landfall. Wind Signal No. 2 was raised for Batanes as authorities preposition supplies and warn coastal communities to avoid sea travel.
US President Donald Trump told reporters the United States and India are "pretty close" to a bilateral trade agreement, remarks that arrived while Secretary of State Marco Rubio was on a three day visit to India. The comments revive momentum around a deal whose framework was announced earlier in 2026 and could reshape tariffs, supply chains and investor expectations if finalised.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Vijayadashami that Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, will be exempt from state entertainment tax. The move coincides with heavy advance bookings and gives the film an added promotional boost before its November 5 release.
Ankara has submitted the trilateral Mecca defence agreement for parliamentary approval, a step that could formalise closer military cooperation between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey as Riyadh faces sustained Houthi attacks. The move raises questions about troop mandates, operational roles and regional implications for Pakistan.
Police in Lisbon and Porto removed encampments and detained dozens of protesters after demonstrations against soaring rents and a bill to loosen eviction rules. Organisers immediately regrouped, vowing to continue action as activists and authorities brace for court hearings and further mobilisations.
President Droupadi Murmu on October 21, 2026 presented Lalit Kala Akademi awards to selected artists at the 65th National Exhibition of Art and the 3rd Print Biennale India, underscoring efforts to broaden market access for artists and expand public engagement with visual arts.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told La Repubblica she is not opposed to a parliamentary debate on banning children under 14 from social media, comments that come as the government advances emergency public order measures after recent unrest in Milan and other cities.
The Fisher, directed by Paul Soriano and starring Mon Confiado, Enchong Dee and Heaven Peralejo, opens nationwide in the Philippines on October 21, 2026. The release follows the film’s international festival run and places a Filipino maritime drama into mainstream theatrical circulation just ahead of the holiday season and the Metro Manila Film Festival window.
Arafat Minhas scored a rapid fifty then took six wickets as Pakistan beat England by 87 runs in the ODI tri series at Rawalpindi, underlining Pakistan’s rising white ball form and giving host fans a statement victory.
Israeli and Lebanese military delegations met at U.S. Central Command in Tampa on October 20 and 21 for U.S. mediated technical talks aimed at advancing a framework linking Hezbollah disarmament to a phased Israeli withdrawal. The limited, working level meetings focused on security implementation but underscored political hurdles on both sides ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 election.
The UK government has confirmed a higher tax credit for visual effects in film and high end television, a move the BFI and VFX houses say will keep major Hollywood productions and post production work in Britain and strengthen the country’s special effects pipeline.
Investigators say the four arrested in Delhi and Haryana allegedly helped move a pistol and ammunition to Mumbai ahead of the October 18 attack. Police are probing links to a gangster reportedly operating from abroad and possible ties to organised crime networks.