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15,981 storiesPolice arrest Gyumri mayor Vardan Ghukasyan on bribery charges amid an anti-corruption investigation in
Corruption in Armenia — Police arrest Gyumri mayor Vardan Ghukasyan on bribery charges amid an anti-corruption investigation in Armenia, prompting protests outside his office and the detention of at least
The Tatmadaw conducts a raid on the KK Park scam center in Myawaddy Township, Myanmar, near the border with
Murder of Kim Ha-neul — The Tatmadaw conducts a raid on the KK Park scam center in Myawaddy Township, Myanmar, near the border with Thailand, and detains over 2,000 people and seizes over 30 Starlink term
Vilnius International Airport in Lithuania temporarily ceases operations, suspends all air traffic, and
Murder of Kim Ha-neul — Vilnius International Airport in Lithuania temporarily ceases operations, suspends all air traffic, and closes the country's airspace and borders after the government reports sight

Five people are killed and two others are missing as Tropical Storm Fengshen makes landfall in the
2025 Pacific typhoon season — Five people are killed and two others are missing as Tropical Storm Fengshen makes landfall in the Philippines, causing a landslide in Mindanao and heavy flooding in Luzon. [https:
A ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan, mediated by Qatar and Turkey during peace talks in Doha, comes
2025 Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict — A ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan, mediated by Qatar and Turkey during peace talks in Doha, comes in to effect. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/19/afghanistan-pa
U.S. president Donald Trump says that the United States will stop payments and subsidies in aid to Colombia,
Colombia–United States relations — U.S. president Donald Trump says that the United States will stop payments and subsidies in aid to Colombia, citing "alleged drug trafficking endorsed by its government." [https://
Thieves steal part of the French Crown Jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, before fleeing on
2025 Louvre robbery — Thieves steal part of the French Crown Jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, before fleeing on motorbikes. Police have been unable to locate them. The stolen Crown of Emp
Centrist candidate Rodrigo Paz Pereira of the Christian Democratic Party defeats independent right-wing
2025 Bolivian general election — Centrist candidate Rodrigo Paz Pereira of the Christian Democratic Party defeats independent right-wing candidate and former president Jorge Quiroga to win the presidential electio
In association football, Morocco wins its first U-20 World Cup after defeating Argentina 2–0 in the final.
2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup — In association football, Morocco wins its first U-20 World Cup after defeating Argentina 2–0 in the final. [https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/morocco-win-u-20-world-cup-after-b
Palestinian militants are accused by Israel of attacking Israeli forces at ceasefire boundaries, killing two
Gaza peace plan — Palestinian militants are accused by Israel of attacking Israeli forces at ceasefire boundaries, killing two soldiers. [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/world/middleeast/israel-g
The Iranian government executes a person convicted of allegedly spying for Israeli intelligence agency Mossad
Capital punishment in Iran — The Iranian government executes a person convicted of allegedly spying for Israeli intelligence agency Mossad in Qom. [https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-spy-execution-68a0a25f
The Taiwanese opposition party Kuomintang elects Cheng Li-wun as the new party chairwoman, who is known for
2025 Kuomintang chairmanship election — The Taiwanese opposition party Kuomintang elects Cheng Li-wun as the new party chairwoman, who is known for her advocacy of closer ties and peace with China. [https://www.aljazeera
At least 44 Palestinians are killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, with severe attacks carried out
Gaza peace plan — At least 44 Palestinians are killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, with severe attacks carried out in Khan Yunis and Rafah. The Israel Defense Forces and Hamas accuse eac
Citizens of the breakaway territory of Northern Cyprus vote between incumbent Ersin Tatar and Tufan Erhürman
2025 Northern Cypriot presidential election — Citizens of the breakaway territory of Northern Cyprus vote between incumbent Ersin Tatar and Tufan Erhürman to serve as President. [https://famagusta-gazette.com/cyprus-turkish-cy
Mahmoud Talal Abdullah, a Palestinian detainee from the refugee camp in Jenin, occupied West Bank, dies in
Gaza peace plan — Mahmoud Talal Abdullah, a Palestinian detainee from the refugee camp in Jenin, occupied West Bank, dies in Israeli custody at the Shamir Medical Center in Be'er Ya'akov. [https://e
Erhürman wins the election with 62.76% of the vote, against Tatar, who received 35.81% of the vote.
2025 Northern Cypriot presidential election — Erhürman wins the election with 62.76% of the vote, against Tatar, who received 35.81% of the vote. [https://apnews.com/article/cyprus-election-turkish-cypriots-d5a06aaa7832896284b
Citizens of North Macedonia vote to elect new mayors and cabinets for the country's 80 municipalities.
2025 North Macedonian local elections — Citizens of North Macedonia vote to elect new mayors and cabinets for the country's 80 municipalities. [https://www.slobodenpecat.mk/vo-zhivo-lokalni-izbori-vo-makedonija/ (Slobode
The bodies of two deceased hostages were returned to Israel via the custody of the Red Cross from Hamas, the
Gaza peace plan — The bodies of two deceased hostages were returned to Israel via the custody of the Red Cross from Hamas, the two hostages' names were Sgt. Maj. Muhammad Al-Atrash and Inbar Haiman.
Eight people are killed and eight others are injured when a vehicle plunges into a gorge in Chandshali Ghat,
Gaza peace plan — Eight people are killed and eight others are injured when a vehicle plunges into a gorge in Chandshali Ghat, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India. [https://www.indiatoday.in/indi
Two men are killed and two other men are injured from an early morning shooting at a Sunoco gas station in
Gaza peace plan — Two men are killed and two other men are injured from an early morning shooting at a Sunoco gas station in the Slavic Village neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. [https
A series of No Kings protests against the Trump administration are held across the United States.
Protests against Donald Trump — A series of No Kings protests against the Trump administration are held across the United States. Additionally, protests are also held worldwide across several US embassies. [https
A Cameroonian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas is struck and set on fire by a projectile in
Gaza peace plan — A Cameroonian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas is struck and set on fire by a projectile in the Gulf of Aden east of Aden, Yemen. At least one mariner is reported mi
Pakistan carries out a series of airstrikes in Barmal District and Urgun District, Paktia Province,
2025 Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict — Pakistan carries out a series of airstrikes in Barmal District and Urgun District, Paktia Province, Afghanistan, killing ten people and wounding eight others, ending the 48–hour ce
Three people are killed and 14 others are injured in an explosion caused by a suspected gas leak at an
2025 Rahova gas explosion — Three people are killed and 14 others are injured in an explosion caused by a suspected gas leak at an apartment building in Bucharest, Romania. [https://www.reuters.com/world/two-
The Ministry of National Defense of China announces that Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of
Anti-corruption campaign under Xi Jinping — The Ministry of National Defense of China announces that Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of China He Weidong, Director of the Political Work Department of the Cent