Lifestyle & Entertainment · Oct 14, 2026
A three day Philippine Film Festival at the National Film Corporation in Colombo showcased six Filipino features and shorts, offering free screenings and public events tied to the 65th anniversary of Philippines - Sri Lanka diplomatic relations. Organisers say the festival is designed to broaden local audiences exposure to Philippine languages and film traditions while strengthening cultural exchange.
World Politics News · Oct 14, 2026
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni delivered scheduled communications to the Italian Chamber of Deputies on October 14, outlining Rome’s priorities for the European Council on October 15 and 16. Opposition parties filed competing resolutions, exposing continuing divisions over Italy’s posture on the war in Ukraine.
World News · Oct 14, 2026
The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator Anticipation Summit opens in Geneva on October 14, bringing scientists, diplomats and private sector leaders to discuss how to prepare policy for near term scientific breakthroughs in AI, biosecurity and climate technologies.
World News · Oct 13, 2026
Norway, alongside more than 30 allied governments, issued a joint diplomatic statement condemning what ministers called Iranian state linked violent plots and hybrid attacks after the September incident at RAF Fairford. The move signals Oslo’s alignment with Western partners on attribution, investigative cooperation and stepped up resilience measures.
Business & Economy · Oct 11, 2026
After two days of high level talks in Beijing, China and the European Union announced a tentative understanding to substantially reduce exports of hybrid and plug in hybrid vehicles from China to the bloc, while opening discussions on market access and rare earth export licensing.
World Politics News · Oct 9, 2026
President Donald Trump told reporters and posted on social media that the United States is holding "productive discussions" with Iran and will not launch new strikes before the November 3 midterm elections, a pause that reverberated through markets and underscored the political stakes of the eight month conflict.
Press Release · Oct 8, 2026
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in Singapore on October 8, 2026 for a five day working visit that will include meetings with Singapore leaders, participation in major business and security forums, and a visit to a nuclear research and safety institute as part of a push to attract investment in AI, advanced manufacturing and infrastructure.
World Politics News · Oct 6, 2026
Syrian state media said Israeli forces shelled farmland west of Damascus on October 6, 2026, in the latest crossborder incident attributed to Israel. The report, echoed by regional outlets, heightens tensions along Syria’s southwestern front and underscores ongoing Israeli efforts to curb Iranian and allied military infrastructure in Syria.
World News · Oct 5, 2026
Pakistan’s opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf launched a multi day march from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa toward the capital on October 4, escalating a political standoff after negotiations with the federal government failed. Authorities have tightened security along the routes and imposed restrictions in several districts.
World Politics News · Oct 4, 2026
In the week after Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington, U.S. lawmakers from both parties are publicly parsing the summit’s outcomes, focusing on Taiwan, pending arms notifications, and the strategic balance with Beijing.
World News · Oct 3, 2026
China’s foreign ministry on October 3 publicly welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s stated intention to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders meeting in Shenzhen in mid November, underscoring Beijing’s role as host and adding momentum to speculation about a possible three way summit with the United States.
World Politics News · Oct 3, 2026
A New York Times report, corroborated by Reuters, says discussions led by Trump administration envoys have widened beyond ceasefire terms to include a proposed sale of Lukoil international assets, raising conflict of interest and geopolitical concerns in Washington and allied capitals.
World Politics News · Oct 2, 2026
An attempt to force a Flydubai plane bound for Tel Aviv into a fatal crash was stopped when crew and passengers overpowered the co-pilot after he stabbed the captain, Israeli officials say. The episode has triggered a multiagency investigation, diplomatic scrutiny and intensified domestic security debate ahead of Israel’s October election.
World News · Oct 1, 2026
President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of renewed U.S. military action against Iran following the November midterm elections, as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high and diplomatic efforts struggle to produce a breakthrough.
World Politics News · Oct 1, 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz joined NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Münster on October 1, 2026, for a visit to the German-Netherlands Corps and a high profile ceremony awarding the International Westphalian Peace Prize to NATO. The event highlighted Germany's growing public debate over defence policy and the alliance's role in European security.
