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Questions are mounting about Donald Trump’s plan to impose specific conditions on Ukraine, with critics calling his peace initiative a “Russian wish list.” Russia has confirmed that Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will travel to Moscow next week as part of renewed efforts to find common ground on ending the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine. For now, however, talks remain limited to phone conversations, according to Yuri Ushakov, President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy adviser. What Russia is saying about the peace process Kremlin officials say they have not yet received a formal US peace proposal, even though representatives…

At Least 14 Dead After Fire Engulfs Hong Kong High-Rise Complex At least 14 people have died after a fire broke out across three blocks of a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Police reported receiving multiple calls from residents trapped inside the Wang Fuk Court complex, located in the northern Tai Po district. Firefighters are working to contain the intense blaze amid thick plumes of smoke. Live footage from the scene showed crews using water jets from ladder trucks to douse the flames. At least one firefighter is among the reported fatalities. Wang Fuk Court is a…

Russia Conducts Major Nuclear Drills Following Delay in Putin-Trump Summit MOSCOW, Oct 22 – Russia announced on Wednesday that it had carried out a large-scale nuclear weapons training exercise, just one day after the United States postponed a planned second summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump. The exercise, overseen directly by President Putin, involved simulated launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and strategic bombers—key components of Russia’s nuclear triad. These drills are seen as part of Moscow’s ongoing efforts to demonstrate its strategic capabilities, particularly amid heightened tensions linked to the…

KAMPALA, Oct 22 – Authorities in Uganda announced on Wednesday that the death toll from a catastrophic road accident on one of the country’s busiest highways has been revised downward to 46 people. Earlier in the day, the Uganda Police Force (UPF) had reported that 63 people had lost their lives. The collision took place just after midnight on the major thoroughfare between the capital Kampala and the northern city of Gulu. According to the police, the crash involved two buses, a lorry (truck), and a sport utility vehicle (SUV). The preliminary investigation suggests that both buses were attempting to…

Trump Administration Readies New Global Drug Pricing Probe Under Section 301 Washington, Oct. 22 (Foxton News) – The administration of President Donald Trump is moving ahead with preparations for a new investigation into global prescription-drug pricing practices among the United States’ trading partners, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing sources close to the matter. The probe, if launched, would set the stage for possible fresh tariffs and trade enforcement actions under the authority of Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. According to the report, the investigation will examine whether U.S. trading partners are paying significantly less for…

Los Angeles – When the lights shone bright at Crypto.com Arena on the evening of Oct. 21 for the 2025‑26 season opener of the Los Angeles Lakers, the mood outside the arena was nothing short of electric. Fans clad in purple and gold had gathered in force — not just for the usual opening‑night excitement, but buoyed by a palpable sense of optimism that this might be their year. A Fanbase With a Message “It’s always championship or bust here,” declared Yoni Villagran, 22, as he stood among other eager supporters. His sentiment was echoed across social media posts, vendor stalls and pre‑game chatter: the Lakers…

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Ahead of Asia-Pacific Summit in South Korea SEOUL, Oct 22 – In a move likely to raise tensions across East Asia, North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday, just one week ahead of a major Asia-Pacific summit that will bring together regional and global leaders in South Korea. According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, the missiles were launched from an inland area of North Korea and flew eastward before landing in waters off the Korean Peninsula. While full details are still emerging, initial military assessments indicated that several short-range missiles traveled…

Virginia Beach, Virginia — At the entrance to an early voting center in Virginia Beach, two women stood on opposite sides of the walkway, each passionately advocating for their party in the run-up to the November 4 statewide election. Betty Snellenberg, an 84-year-old Democrat, handed out campaign materials promoting the Democratic ticket, while across from her, Grace Cook, a 61-year-old Republican, distributed pamphlets supporting her party’s candidates. Their presence at the voting center perfectly illustrated the deep partisan divide gripping the nation, especially as a government shutdown loomed over Washington and threatened to deepen political tensions. Despite their opposing affiliations…

Mandalika, Indonesia — The Indonesian Grand Prix on Sunday witnessed a dramatic and painful moment for MotoGP fans worldwide as Ducati’s reigning champion Marc Marquez suffered a collarbone injury following a high-speed collision with Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi during the opening lap. The incident unfolded when Bezzecchi’s bike unexpectedly struck the rear of Marquez’s Ducati, sending both riders tumbling into the gravel trap at the Mandalika International Street Circuit. The crash left Marquez visibly in pain, tumbling head over heels before coming to rest at the side of the track. The Spaniard, fresh off clinching his seventh MotoGP world championship just…

Cairo/Gaza: Israeli air and ground forces launched intense assaults across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday, targeting residential areas, flattening homes, and leaving behind scenes of devastation, according to eyewitnesses and civil defense teams on the ground. The escalation has deepened the desperation among Palestinians, many of whom are now placing their hopes in a new peace initiative proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, which promises a ceasefire and eventual Israeli withdrawal if accepted by both parties. The bombardment, which involved warplanes, artillery, and armored vehicles, came just hours after Trump announced that Israel had agreed to a…