Gibo Teodoro: ‘Act of war’ if China tries to tow Sierra Madre

Defense Secretary Gilberto 'Gibo' Teodoro Jr. issued a blunt warning to China on Friday over the grounded BRP Sierra Madre. He said any attempt by Chinese forces to tow the warship away by force would be treated as an act of war against the Philippines. Teodoro was reacting to a report in a Manila-based Chinese-language newspaper that said Beijing was weighing the removal of the vessel. The aging ship has sat aground at Second Thomas Shoal in the West Philippine Sea since 1999, where Filipino marines rotate aboard to keep a constant presence. Manila repeatedly refuses Chinese demands to pull the vessel out, treating the shoal as part of its territory in the disputed waterway. Teodoro's statement sets a clear red line and signals that a forcible removal would trigger a serious response. The waters around the shoal have already seen run-ins between Chinese coast guard ships and Philippine resupply boats in recent years. His remarks show that the government now views any towing move as an attack on national territory rather than an ordinary quarrel.

inquirer.net · politics F

Comelec warns vs fake post on BSKE sked

The Commission on Elections has cautioned Filipinos about a fake social media post circulating online. The post falsely claims that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections will push through in December. Comelec addressed the misinformation on Friday and moved to debunk the claim on Facebook. The poll body stressed that voters should rely on its official announcements for the real schedule of the elections. This is not the first time fabricated posts about the barangay and SK polls have spread, and officials worry they could confuse voters. The confusion comes at a sensitive time because the deferment of the barangay and SK elections is already the subject of a petition before the Supreme Court. The Court has asked the government to comment on the petition questioning the postponement of the polls. Comelec urged the public to verify any election-related schedule through its official channels before sharing it.

inquirer.net · politics F

ក្រសួងរ៉ែអំពាវនាវឲ្យបញ្ចប់ការជីករ៉ែអនាធិបតេយ្យនៅខេត្តមណ្ឌលគិរី ក្រោយពលរដ្ឋតវ៉ានឹងបម្រាមនេះ

Cambodia's Ministry of Mines and Energy has told local authorities to stamp out informal mining in Mondulkiri province. The appeal, issued on October 23, 2026, points specifically at digging in the Mesam area of Chong Phlas commune in Keo Seima district. Ministry officials want commune and district leaders, along with everyone else involved, to cooperate in halting the work. The call came after residents took to the streets to protest the practice, prompting the government's warning. Unlicensed digging in the province has been a recurring source of friction between operators and the communities who live nearby. Officials have promised that enforcement will follow the appeal, though no timeline was attached.

km.rfi.fr · world F

Nudification, murder- and gambling-themed apps flagged in IMDA’s first app store audit

Singapore's first formal audit of app stores has caught some ugly entries hiding behind everyday listings. Among the flagged apps were tools built to 'nudify' photos of real people, alongside games and services themed around murder and gambling. The review by the Infocomm Media Development Authority checked how the major stores police what gets published. Regulators did find baseline safety measures in place, and age checks appeared to be well implemented across the platforms. The presence of nudification apps, though, shows how quickly new harmful categories slip past standard moderation. The findings give Singapore a benchmark for what to demand from Apple, Google and other store operators. Platform teams now face pressure to respond before further checks follow.

straitstimes.com · world F

Perikatan seeks talks with Perlis MB Abu Bakar snookered by two-term Bersatu suspension

Perikatan Nasional's leadership is preparing to sit down for talks with Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar as the coalition tries to defuse a political stand-off in the state. The push for dialogue came after the menteri besar was left cornered by an awkward turn of events within his own party. A two-term rule has cast doubt on how long Abu Bakar can stay in his post, while his suspension from Bersatu has cut him off from the party hierarchy. Coalition figures want a negotiated outcome rather than letting the dispute fester in public. The stated aim of the talks is to reach an arrangement that respects the rules while keeping the Perlis government running. So far no meeting date has been set, and details of who would take part remain unknown.

malaymail.com · world F

Kes tahanan meninggal: Tiada kecederaan organ dalaman, tunggu keputusan analisis makmal untuk tahu punca - JIPS Bukit Aman

A man died on 1 October after being taken to Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM while he was in police custody. A post-mortem has found no injuries to his internal organs, according to the Integrity and Standards Compliance Department at Bukit Aman. The department, which oversees conduct inside the force, has stopped short of naming a cause of death. Laboratory analysis of samples taken during the autopsy is still under way and those results will decide what actually killed him. Clean internal organs rule out some explanations but leave others open, which is why investigators are waiting on the chemist report. Custody deaths draw heavy public attention in Malaysia, and families in such cases usually demand a full account. Police have not released further details about the circumstances that led to the hospital referral.

bharian.com.my · world F

پٹرولیم لیوی جماعت اسلامی کے 150 شہروں میں دھرنے لانگ مارچ کی تیاری

Jamaat-e-Islami is gearing up for sit-ins in 150 cities and a long march towards Islamabad over fuel prices. Party chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman branded the 135 to 140 rupees collected per litre in taxes and levies as extortion, calling it a goonda tax in plain terms. The plan was announced from Lahore and Karachi through the party's correspondents and news agencies. The idea is to hold shows of strength across urban Pakistan first and then converge on the capital when the march begins. Fuel prices have become a lightning rod as government levies keep piling onto the base price at the pump. The party frames the charge as a burden that falls hardest on commuters and small traders. No dates or route details for the long march were given in the announcement.

dailykhabrain.com.pk · world F

Трамп пригрозил России и Украине 200-процентными пошлинами

Президент США Дональд Трамп пригрозил России и Украине пошлинами в 200 процентов. Как передает NUR.KZ со ссылкой на РИА Новости, заявление прозвучало из-за того, что мирного соглашения между странами до сих пор нет. По словам главы Белого дома, жесткая торговая мера может быть применена, если договориться так и не удастся. Трамп не уточнил, когда именно пошлины могут вступить в силу и какие поставки они затронут. Реакции Москвы и Киева на эти слова в материале не приводится. Слова американского лидера прозвучали на фоне того, что переговорные процессы по урегулированию конфликта пока не дали результата. Как именно могут работать пошлины против двух стран одновременно, в публикации не поясняется.

nur.kz · economy F

Chaos v Prahe: Demonštranti sa pokúsili vtrhnúť do parlamentu

Several dozen demonstrators tried to force their way into the Chamber of Deputies in Prague on Friday evening. The attempt happened while lawmakers were meeting to debate a bill on the financing of public service media. Under the proposal, the way public media are funded would change and concession fees would be abolished. Those fees are the regular household payments that have long financed Czech Radio and Czech Television. The push to end them has stirred strong reactions, and the protesters clearly aimed to make their opposition felt at the very place where the law was being discussed. The scene outside the parliament was described as chaotic as the crowd pushed toward the building. Lawmakers carried on with their deliberations despite the disruption outside.

pluska.sk · world F

Namesto prerojene Svobode popoln polom: "Morda bi koga od staršev zanimalo …"

The traditional Ljubljana football club Svoboda, based in the Vič district, has been through a turbulent stretch in recent weeks and months. A much discussed plan to merge the club with another team never took off. With the union off the table, recriminations among those involved have piled up. Unpaid bills are now being aired publicly, adding financial strain to the club's administrative mess. The headline capturing the mood bluntly speaks of a complete collapse rather than the rebirth many had hoped for. One quoted remark suggests even parents around the club have started wondering what is really going on behind the scenes. For a club with a long history, the situation marks a sharp fall back to earth.

zurnal24.si · world F

لاہور :سابق وزیر اعلیٰ حمزہ شہبا ز شریف شہیدمیجر وجاہت وحید کے اہل خانہ سے تعزیت کے بعد فاتحہ خوانی کر رہے ہیں

Former Punjab chief minister Hamza Shahbaz Sharif has been shown offering prayers at the residence of martyred Major Wajahat Wahid in Lahore. The act came after he had expressed condolences to the major's mother, brother, wife and other relatives. The prayer recited in such situations is known as fateha, a standard gesture of respect for the dead in Pakistan. Such condolence calls by senior politicians are routine when a soldier is killed in the line of duty. The report from Lahore carries little beyond the scene itself, confirming only who was present and what took place. For the Wahid family, the visit meant public recognition of the loss from one of Punjab's most prominent political figures.

dailykhabrain.com.pk · world F

Hatay’da göçmen kuş hareketliliği! Milleyha’da 318 tür gözlemlendi

In the Samandağ district of Hatay, the Milleyha Wetland is witnessing a surge of bird movement during the autumn migration period. Observers have documented the presence of three hundred eighteen different bird species at the site. The wetland is noted for its high biodiversity and serves as a crucial habitat for many migratory birds. It provides an essential stopover where birds can rest and feed before continuing their journey to Africa and other warmer regions. The influx of species underscores the ecological value of the area for both resident and passing avian populations. Local authorities and birdwatchers are monitoring the activity as part of ongoing conservation efforts.

cnnturk.com · world F

Maltepe'de faciа! 11 yaşındaki çocuk hayatını kaybetti

A fire broke out in a slum house in the Maltepe district of Istanbul during the morning hours. An 11-year-old boy named Halil İbrahim Karaduman died in the blaze. His parents, Özlem and Ali Karaduman, and his 6-year-old brother Talha Karaduman were seriously injured. The injured family members are receiving treatment in a hospital. Police have started an investigation to find the cause of the fire.

cnnturk.com · world F

İstanbul'da bazı cadde ve yollar trafiğe kapatıldı

İstanbul'da 29 Ekim Cumhuriyet Bayramı tören provası nedeniyle bazı cadde ve yollar trafiğe kapatıldı. Kapama, bayram sabahı yapılacak törenlerin sorunsuz geçmesi için süren hazırlıklar kapsamında devreye alındı. Prova çalışmaları boyunca ilgili güzergâhlarda araç trafiğine izin verilmiyor. Sürücüler kapanan noktalarda alternatif rotalara yönlendiriliyor. Önlemler özellikle tören alanının bulunduğu bölgelerde yoğunlaştı. Provaların tamamlanmasının ardından kapatılan caddelerin trafiğe yeniden açılması bekleniyor.

cnnturk.com · world F

ÖGG SINAVI NE ZAMAN, SAAT KAÇTA BAŞLIYOR, KAÇTA BİTİYOR? ÖGG başlangıç ve bitiş saatleri, sınav süresi 2026

Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü Özel Güvenlik Denetleme Başkanlığı, 123. Dönem Özel Güvenlik Temel Eğitimi ve 99. Dönem Yenileme Eğitimi Sınavı'nı gerçekleştirmeye hazırlanıyor. Adayların uzun süredir beklediği sınav takvimine dair ayrıntılar netleşiyor. Özel güvenlik görevlisi olmak isteyenler ile mevcut kimlik kartını yenileyecek olanlar, 2026 sınavıyla ilgili soruların yanıtını araştırıyor. Binlerce adayın gündeminde oturumun hangi saatte başlayacağı, ne zaman biteceği ve toplam sınav süresinin kaç dakika olacağı soruları yer alıyor. Temel eğitim ve yenileme eğitimi olmak üzere iki ayrı kategoride yapılacak sınav, özel güvenlik sektöründe çalışmak isteyenler için belirleyici. Adaylar, başlangıç ve bitiş saatlerini öğrenmek için aramalarını sürdürüyor. Sınav süresine ilişkin merak edilen bilgiler, açıklanan resmi takvimle netlik kazanacak.

cnnturk.com · world F

Four dead, three critical after car slams into fuel truck on Linden Highway

Four people are dead and three more are in critical condition after a car rammed into a heavy-duty fuel truck on Guyana's Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The crash happened late in the evening near Long Creek. The dead are three men and one woman. The car carried seven occupants when it hit the fuel tanker. Early information indicates the motorcar was moving at a high rate of speed along the highway when the collision took place. The three survivors were rushed to hospital and are being treated in critical condition. Investigators will now examine the wreck and gather witness accounts to establish the cause.

kaieteurnewsonline.com · world F

إبراهيم شقلاوي يكتب: الدولة في مواجهة قراراتها المرتبكة

The cost-of-living crisis has shown that rising prices are testing the state’s ability to manage the economy and protect people’s livelihoods. As purchasing power falls, food prices rise, and fuel and transport crises worsen, questions about the government’s responsibility become part of the search for a way out, along with demands to explain the crisis. War explains part of the disruptions, but it does not relieve state institutions of their duty to anticipate.

sudafax.com · world F

Bukit Aman: Post-mortem finds external injuries in Cheras custodial death, cause of death pending lab analysis

A post-mortem on a 42-year-old man who died after being detained by Cheras police found external injuries on his body. Bukit Aman disclosed the finding but stopped short of giving a cause of death. Investigators are waiting on laboratory results before a final conclusion is issued. The case has put the spotlight on how the man was treated during his time in custody. Police say the standard procedures that follow a death in detention are being observed. The lab analysis is expected to clarify whether the injuries were linked to the death itself. Until those results are in, authorities say no conclusions should be drawn. Whatever the findings show will shape the action that follows.

malaymail.com · world F

Ideš u školu, dobijaš novac, plaćena ishrana i prevoz: Još 7 novih profila u okviru dualnog obrazovanja, evo šta poslodavcima najviše treba

Seven new educational profiles will be added to the dual education system for high school students in Serbia starting next school year. These new options include architectural technicians and roles related to process management and renewable energy sources. The Serbian Chamber of Commerce has opened a competition for companies interested in joining this model. The deadline for companies to apply is January 15.

blic.rs · world F

Ўзбекистонда хорижий ҳамкорларидан пул ололмаган экспортчилар учун жарималар енгиллаштирилади

Uzbekistan's Legislative Chamber approved amendments that would let courts reduce by 50% the fines imposed on exporters who fail to return foreign trade assets on time. The reduction would apply when mitigating circumstances exist, such as international sanctions, restrictions on the payment system, or the return of at least half of the funds. The bill has been sent to the Senate.

gazeta.uz · world F

Dhuna në protestë, 12 eurodeputetë i kërkojnë Kaja Kallas në PE hetimin e propocionalitetit të Policisë, mes tyre edhe B

Twelve members of the European Parliament have questioned Kaja Kallas regarding police actions during protests in Albania. Most of these officials belong to the right-wing European People's Party. They are seeking an investigation into whether the police response was proportional. One of the signatories mentioned is Fredi.

24-ore.com · politics F

Helle Thorning-Schmidt vil have os til at opføre os ordentligt: »Det er jo ikke de unge, der sidder og skriver vrede ting på Facebook, det er gamle mennesker«

Helle Thorning-Schmidt suggests that people should speak more kindly to one another. In her new book, she claims that older people, rather than youth, are responsible for writing angry messages on Facebook. She is a member of Meta's independent oversight board and receives payment from the company that owns Instagram and Facebook. Some accuse the algorithms of these platforms of creating hate. While she acknowledges that social media needs regulation, she believes the focus should be on self-regulation.

berlingske.dk · culture F