THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026
539 BC-King Cyrus “the Great” of Persia marches into Babylon, freeing Jewish captives and allowing…
Nasdaq climbs over 1% as AI-linked stocks recover ahead of key earnings
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City, Monday. Tech shares were on the upswing early October 19 as investors opened the week by taking advantage of last week’s pullback in the Nasdaq. Last weeks 4.5 percent drop was due to various…
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026
539 BC-King Cyrus “the Great” of Persia marches into Babylon, freeing Jewish captives and allowing them to return home 1268-Conradin, the last legitimate male heir of the German Hohenstaufen dynasty of kings and Holy Roman Emperors, is executed with Frederick I, Margrave of Baden, by Charles I of Sicily 1665-Battle of Mbwila [Ambuila]: Portuguese forces…
Wontumi told me of alleged plot by five inmates to poison him in Nsawam Prison – Palgrave Boakye Danquah
Dr Palgrave Boakye Danquah, spokesperson for Chairman Wontumi has said the former Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman has informed him about an alleged plot by five inmates to poison him.
Former USFK commanders raise concerns over command structure after OPCON transfer
Gen. Paul LaCamera testifies at the Senate Armed Services Hearing at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, May 18, 2021. UPI-Yonhap WASHINGTON — Two former U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) commanders on Tuesday raised concerns that Korea’s envisioned wartime operational control (OPCON) transfer could weaken the bilateral alliance and undermine military effectiveness if Seoul and Washington…
The next phase of military rule in Egypt is here | Politics
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi surprised observers when he recently announced his intention to leave office after his third presidential term ends in April 2030. El-Sisi had been widely suspected of moving to amend the Egyptian constitution to allow him to serve another term, or possibly indefinitely. But speaking at a graduation ceremony at the Egyptian…
FTC’s Samsung penalty revives questions over regulatory consistency
Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S21 flagship smartphone series / Courtesy of Samsung Electronics The Fair Trade Commission’s (FTC) latest sanction against Samsung Electronics is reviving questions over the consistency of its enforcement, as controversy persists over the timing and validity of the penalty. The dispute came shortly after the antitrust watchdog imposed a tentative fine of…
Spain deports African, Asian asylum seekers to Morocco
SPAIN has returned more than a dozen sub-Saharan African and Asian migrants to Morocco after they reached the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and had their asylum applications rejected, marking the first deportation of its kind from the enclave since a mass border crossing in July. The Interior Ministry said the group had been sent back…
Global trekkers climb Seoul’s rocky mountain trails for scenic views, nature
Foreign trekkers climb a steep granite ridge of Mount Hoam, which stretches across southwestern Seoul from Gwanak District into neighboring Geumcheon District, as part of the 2026 Seoul Hiking Week: Autumn event, Monday. Courtesy of Seoul Tourism Organization Under a clear autumn sky, 18 international hikers from diverse backgrounds gathered outside Exit 1 of Gwanaksan…
Seungri already married to pregnant girlfriend: report
Seungri / Korea Times photo by Seo Jae-hoon Former BIGBANG member Seungri, who is reportedly expecting his first child, has already legally married his pregnant girlfriend, according to a report. Ilgan Sports reported Tuesday that Seungri and his wife, who is pregnant, have registered their marriage and are legally married. The report came a day…
Mahmoud Khalil credits Palestinian activism for reshaping US politics | Civil Rights News
Khalil returned to Columbia University to discuss memoir detailing his arrest and detention by ICE agents. Published On 28 Oct 202628 Oct 2026 Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil says campus advocacy has shifted public perception and encouraged a generation of leaders to question their views on Israel, speaking as he returned to Columbia University for the…
Bithumb, Mirae Asset, Daishin join growing list of cyberattack victims
A man sits at Bithumb Lounge in Seocho District, Seoul, Monday. / Yonhap Cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb, asset manager Mirae Asset Global Investments and Daishin Securities have become the latest victims of cyberattacks sweeping Korea’s financial sector, industry officials and financial authorities said Wednesday. Daishin Securities said in a press release earlier in the day that…
