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Ukraine: Civilian casualty rates among ‘deadliest’ in years, as energy attacks intensify
The trend continued into October. On the night of 6 to 7 October alone, a Russian cruise missile and drone attack killed 22 civilians and injured 45 in Pryluky, in Chernihiv region. “The first two weeks of October were among the deadliest periods for civilians in years,” said Danielle Bell, head of the human rights monitoring mission. Energy assault The high casualties came as Russian armed forces resumed systematic attacks on energy infrastructure. On 13 and 14 October, strikes hit
Read more →WHO scales up Ebola readiness in 22 countries across three continents
The World Health Organization (WHO) is strengthening Ebola preparedness amid conflict and displacement affecting millions of lives in a region that spans parts of Africa, Asia and Europe. The UN agency’s eastern Mediterranean region comprises 22 countries and territories. Intensified support is being given to Djibouti, Somalia and Sudan, which have been identified as priority countries. This follows deadly outbreaks of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus in both the Democratic Rep
Read more →World Winter Sports Expo 2026 Opens, Charting a New Decade for Ice and Snow and Outdoor Industries
BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The grand event of the global ice and snow industry, the World Winter Sports Expo 2026 (WWSE 2026), was held in Beijing on October 15. As an important legacy of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, this Expo aligns with China's "15th Five‑Year Plan" directives for the ice and snow industry. Its core mission is to expand the ice and snow economy, cultivate new productive forces in the sector, and promote deep integration of culture, sports, and tourism. It
Read more →When Luis Manzano isn’t making everyone laugh
It’s usually a good indication that the show is about to get good when you see Luis Manzano either on stage or in front of a camera. You’d usually see him hosting a game show on TV or entertaining a crowd as an event host, guaranteed to leave people smiling as he gives his all to make everyone laugh. But there’s a side to the veteran host that rarely gets the spotlight, a quieter one that comes out away from the cameras and in the company of the people closest to him, where he
Read more →Re:Vision Founder Dr Trevor Gray Shifts Focus to Second Opinions and Clinical Mentoring
Re:Vision Founder Dr Trevor Gray Shifts Focus to Second Opinions and Clinical Mentoring Re:Vision Auckland, New Zealand, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Auckland clinic’s founder says how well patients see after surgery now depends on optometrists and ophthalmologists working together, not on surgical technique alone. Dr Trevor Gray, one of New Zealand’s longest-practising anterior segment specialists, is now offering second opinions to patients across the North Island who are still having
Read more →The Future is Now! EdTek Con 2026
As artificial intelligence and emerging technologies reshape how education is delivered, EdTek Con 2026 brings together educators, education leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators on October 15–16, 2026, at Thames International School Inc., Quezon City, to explore how schools and education systems can lead in an era of intelligent learning. This year, EdTek Con takes on a timely and vital role through its theme, “The Future is Now: Educational Leadership in the Age of Intel
Read more →Anko's new Christmas collection makes home holiday styling brighter, together
THERE is a particular kind of excitement that comes from decorating for Christmas, from picking out the ornaments and trim pieces to adding those little festive touches that make a home feel ready for the season. And it’s even better when done together with the people who matter most. Australian Home and Lifestyle brand Anko is making holiday styling more fun with its new Christmas collection, featuring over 200 pieces designed to bring color, character, and Christmas cheer into the home.
Read more →Vault Australasia Opens in Adelaide with Safe Deposit Boxes and Gold Bullion under One Roof
Vault Australasia Opens in Adelaide with Safe Deposit Boxes and Gold Bullion under One Roof Vault Australasia Adelaide, Australia, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The private vault at 22 King William Street lets customers buy gold and silver online and have it placed straight into their own box. Adelaide has a new private vault. Vault Australasia has opened at 22 King William Street, where customers can rent a safe deposit box, store bullion, and buy gold and silver. The business is an indepen
Read more →Public warned mocking persons with disabilities carries fines, imprisonment
MANILA, Philippines — Publicly mocking, ridiculing, or humiliating persons with disabilities (PWDs) because of their disability is unlawful and may result in fines and imprisonment, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) warned. In an advisory posted on Saturday, NCDA reminded the public that the rights of persons with disabilities extend beyond discounts and privileges, citing legal protections against ridicule, humiliation, and discrimination. The advisory comes amid growing p
Read more →Voters want wider flood control probe, reject officials implicated in scandal — survey
MANILA, Philippines — More than half of registered voters say they would unlikely vote for lawmakers and local government officials found to have been involved in the flood control scandal, while the biggest group wants a broader investigation into the alleged irregularities, a survey by PAHAYAG found. The nationwide poll conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia Inc. from Oct. 1 to 4, 2026 found that 55 percent of respondents would unlikely vote for lawmakers proven to have been involved in the controve
Read more →PeoplesPicks Launches Sports Prediction Platform With Public Performance Tracking
Subscription-based platform publishes sports predictions and maintains a publicly accessible record of results across six sports KATY, Texas, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PeoplesPicks, a sports prediction and research platform operated by Global Signature LLC, has announced the launch of its subscription-based service, which provides sports predictions alongside a publicly accessible performance record. The platform allows users to review historical predictions, including both correct and i
Read more →Blaize Holdings, Inc. Announces Distribution of Series B Preferred Stock to Holders of its Common Stock Intended to Facilitate a Reverse Stock Split, if Necessary
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blaize Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BZAI, NASDAQ: BZAIW) ("Blaize,” the "Company,” "we,” "us,” and "our”), a leader in programmable, energy-efficient AI computing, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of one one-thousandth of a share of newly designated Series B Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, for each outstanding share of Blaize common stock held of record on October 26, 2026. The outstanding shares of Serie
Read more →E.F. Hutton & Co. Serves as Financial Advisor to Two Texas Presidents on Convenience Retail, Fuel Distribution and Real Estate Investments
NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- E.F. Hutton & Co. ("E.F. Hutton”), a full-service investment bank and broker-dealer headquartered in New York City, today announced that it is serving as financial advisor to Two Texas Presidents, the Austin-based family office of Dallas C. Salazar, on its investments in convenience retail, fuel retail, fuel distribution and the real estate associated with those businesses. Two Texas Presidents announced on October 13, 2026 that it will invest returns
Read more →Changan Automobile Brings Its Global Product Lineup to Mondial de l’Auto, Deepening Its Long-Term Presence in Latin America
Changan Automobile is appearing at Mondial de l’Auto 2026 under the theme "Firmly Rooted, Growing Together,” announcing upgrades to its Vast Ocean Plan and underscoring its firm resolve to advance its globalisation strategy and move toward global system-based operations.The CHANGAN CS55 PLUS BlueCore HEV is presented at the show, fully demonstrating the strength of BlueCore Ultra Hybrid technology, and will continue to be rolled out across Latin America.The champion model CHANGAN NEVO Q05 makes
Read more →Trident Provides Updated Information Regarding Its Marketing Engagement with Freedom Financial Research, LLC
Vancouver, BC, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Resources Corp. (TSXV: ROCK) (OTCQB: TRDTF) (Frankfurt: 6BP0) ("Trident” or the "Company”) announces that, further to its news release dated September 21, 2026 (the "Prior Release”), and at the request of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV”), it is providing updated and additional information regarding its engagement of Freedom Financial Research, LLC ("FFR”) to provide marketing and investor awareness services to the Company. This news r
Read more →Rubico Announces $8.5 Million Registered Direct Offering of Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants
ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rubico Inc. (Nasdaq: RUBI) (the "Company," "Rubico," "we” or "us”), a global provider of shipping transportation services specializing in the ownership of vessels, today announced it has entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement”) with a single institutional investor (the "Holder”) to issue senior convertible notes (the "Notes”) in the aggregate principal amount of $9,444,444, bearing an original issue discount of 10%
Read more →VCI Global Advances AI Infrastructure and Token Services Strategy; Strengthens Balance Sheet in 1H2026
Total Equity Increases 19.2% to US$114.70 Million as Company Prioritizes Expansion Across GPU Computing and AI Model Service KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) ("VCI Global” or the "Company”), today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 ("1H2026”), as it advances its strategic transition toward AI computing, AI token services and infrastructure-related opportunities. The first half of 2026 marked a signific
Read more →Taco John’s Opens First Connecticut Location in Newington October 19
Local Franchise Owners Invite Community to Grand Opening Celebration Taco John’s Opens First Connecticut Location in Newington October 19 Local Franchise Owners Invite Community to Grand Opening Celebration ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taco John’s® will open its doors Monday, Oct. 19 at 56B Costello Road in Newington, Connecticut. The state’s first Taco John’s will serve up the brand’s signature West-Mex™ flavors, including fan favorites like the crispy Potato Olés® a
Read more →Citizens Commission on Human Rights International Demands U.S. States End Coercive Psychiatric Practices After WHO Report Details Rights Risks
Global Guidance Highlights How Institutional Treatment Violates Patient Autonomy and Exposes Them to Abuse While 1.2 Million Americans Are Involuntarily Committed Yearly Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its new practical guide, Supporting the Transition to Community-Based Mental Health and Social Care: Practical Guide to the Deinstitutionalization of Psychiatric Hospitals. The guidance warns that institutional psychiatric treatme
Read more →Five Star Bancorp Declares Third Quarter Cash Dividend
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) ("Five Star” or the "Company”), a holding company that operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank (the "Bank"), announced today the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company’s voting common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on November 9, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 2, 2026. About Five Star Bancorp Five Star is a bank holding comp
Read more →Phaos Technology Holdings (Cayman) Limited Announces Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year 2026
SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phaos Technology Holdings (Cayman) Limited (NYSE American: POAS) ("Phaos” or "the Company”), an advanced microscopy technology company headquartered in Singapore, announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F (the "Annual Report”) for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC”) on August 31, 2026. The Annual Report, which includes the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for
Read more →Sean 'Diddy' Combs transferred to smaller US prison
NEW YORK, United States — Disgraced music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was sentenced for prostitution-related crimes, has been transferred to a new US prison following media reports detailing an alleged brawl and special treatment behind bars. The 56-year-old was moved from the Fort Dix lockup in New Jersey to Allenwood Low in neighboring Pennsylvania, a Bureau of Prisons spokeswoman told AFP on Friday. Both are low-security federal prisons for male offenders, but Allenwood Low has a p
Read more →Coen brothers say they plan to make film together again
LYON, France — Oscar-winning filmmaker brothers Ethan and Joel Coen told AFP they plan to make another movie together, having taken a break from their joint directing work that produced a string of classics from "Fargo" to "Barton Fink". Both of them have latterly turned to personal projects, working with their wives -- film editor Tricia Cooke and actress Frances McDormand -- on movies such as "Honey Don't" and "The Tragedy of Macbeth". But they said they planned to reunite soon behind th
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