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Venezuela vows to protect its coast from US covert ops
Venezuela's Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino said Saturday the country is conducting military exercises to protect its coast against any potential "covert operations" as the United States expands its regional military presence.
Hurricane Melissa cutting deadly path in Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa was cutting a deadly path in the Caribbean on Saturday night, with rapid intensification expected over the weekend as it took a worryingly slow course toward Jamaica and the island of Hispaniola, forecasters said.
Prison film fest brings Hollywood and healing to US jailhouse
Held inside a notorious prison among some of California's most dangerous felons, the San Quentin Film Festival is not your typical Hollywood affair.
Melissa strengthens into hurricane, cutting slow path to Jamaica
Deadly storm Melissa strengthened Saturday afternoon into a Category 1 hurricane, with rapid intensification expected over the weekend as it cut a worryingly slow course toward the Caribbean island of Jamaica, forecasters said.
Ireland's Catherine Connolly set to be president after rival concedes election
Irish voters looked set to have left-winger Catherine Connolly to be the country's new president, after her only rival conceded defeat Saturday in a contest marred by spolit voting and a low turnout.
Hong Kong collects black boxes after deadly plane crash
The black box flight recorders from an aircraft involved in a crash that killed two people at Hong Kong airport earlier this week have been recovered, authorities said Saturday.
Major champions help Philippines chase golf tourist billions
The Philippines is laying out the red carpet this week to some of golf's biggest names, part of a grand government plan to diversify tourism with sport at the forefront.
More than 60 UN members sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groups
Countries signed their first UN treaty targeting cybercrime in Hanoi on Saturday, despite opposition from an unlikely band of tech companies and rights groups warning of expanded state surveillance.
'Deeply disturbed' - NBA chief Silver grapples with illegal betting scandal
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Friday he was "deeply disturbed" after Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups were among those arrested in a far-ranging FBI probe into illegal gambling.
North Korea using crypto, IT workers to dodge UN sanctions: report
North Korea is circumventing UN sanctions by using cryptocurrency to trade raw materials and military weaponry, and by deploying large numbers of IT workers abroad to launder funds and generate income for Pyongyang, an international sanctions monitoring group reported.
UN members to sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groups
Countries sign their first UN treaty targeting cybercrime in Hanoi on Saturday, despite opposition from an unlikely band of tech companies and rights groups warning of expanded state surveillance.
Heat back Rozier as NBA grapples with gambling scandal fallout
Miami Heat captain Bam Adebayo said teammate Terry Rozier, arrested in a sweeping federal gambling probe, has the team's "full support" as the NBA grappled with the burgeoning scandal on Friday.
Pope beatifies 11 priests killed by Nazi, Communist regimes
Pope Leo XIV on Friday approved the beatification of 11 "martyr" priests killed by the Nazi or Communist regimes in Europe in the 1940s and 1950s, putting them close to sainthood.
Rescued baby gorilla to stay in Istanbul after DNA test
A baby gorilla who was rescued from trafficking at Istanbul airport just before Christmas will remain in Turkey rather than be repatriated to Nigeria, Turkish officials said Friday.
NY attorney general pleads not guilty, says Trump seeking 'revenge'
The New York attorney general who successfully prosecuted Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Friday to bank fraud charges and accused the president of using the justice system as a "tool of revenge."
Palestinian prisoners freed in hostage swap go from jail to exile
They were freed in exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza, but instead of going home, 154 Palestinian ex-prisoners were exiled to Egypt, where they are confined to a hotel and kept under tight surveillance.
Pope Leo offers olive branch in allowing traditional mass
Pope Leo XIV has authorised a traditional mass to take place this weekend at the Vatican, lifting restrictions that angered conservatives in his latest attempt to heal splits within the Catholic Church.
French prosecutor demands maximum sentence for schoolgirl's murder
A French prosecutor Friday urged the maximum sentence for an Algerian woman accused of raping, torturing and murdering a schoolgirl in Paris in 2022.
Families search Mexican forest for remains of over 100 missing
Families of dozens of Mexicans feared killed and buried in the woods south of the capital on Thursday joined a colossal search operation for their loved ones alongside activists, authorities and forensic experts.
Women sue over sexual abuse in Australian military
Women in Australia's defence forces launched a class action lawsuit Friday alleging widespread and systematic sexual violence, harassment and discrimination.
Over 1,000 enter Thailand from Myanmar after scam hub raid
More than 1,000 people, mostly Chinese, have fled from Myanmar into Thailand this week, Thai authorities said on Friday, after the Myanmar military raided one of the country's largest scam centres.
Organto Foods Announces Intention to Prepay Outstanding Debentures
VANCOUVER, BC AND BREDA, NETHERLANDS / ACCESS Newswire / October 24, 2025 / Organto Foods Inc. (TSX-V:OGO)(OTCQB:OGOFF) ("Organto" or the "Company"), today announced that as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce debt and strengthen its financial position, the Company has elected to give notice of prepayment to the holders of its outstanding December 2024 series A, December 2024 series B, February 2025 and March 2025 series of convertible debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $2,340,850 outstanding as at October 23, 2025, bearing interest at the rate of 10% per annum (the "Convertible Debentures").
Are US strikes hurting Latin America's drug trade?
US military strikes that Washington claims have targeted "narco-terrorists" ferrying drugs to American soil are having little to no impact on Latin America's bustling narcotics trade, experts say.
Aid to Gaza still a fraction of promised amounts: UN data
Fewer than a hundred aid trucks operated by the UN and its partners have entered Gaza each day since a ceasefire earlier this month, a fraction of the total 600 trucks a day promised under the plan brokered by US President Donald Trump, data analysed by AFP shows.
King Charles meets Pope Leo ahead of historic prayer
King Charles III met on Thursday with Pope Leo XIV during a state visit to the Vatican, where he will make history as the first head of the Church of England to pray publicly with a pontiff.
Cambodian police arrest 57 South Koreans accused of cyberscams
Cambodian authorities arrested 57 South Koreans for alleged involvement in transnational cyberscams, a government commission said Thursday, days after dozens accused of working in the illicit networks were repatriated.
Myanmar scam centre raid sends hundreds fleeing to Thailand
More than 600 people fled one of Myanmar's most notorious scam centres and crossed into Thailand, a Thai provincial official told AFP on Thursday, after a military raid on the compound.
Flush with cash, US immigration agency expands weaponry and surveillance
The agency overseeing Donald Trump's aggressive immigration crackdown is spending tens of millions of dollars on guns, ammunition, body armor and surveillance technology, according to procurement records reviewed by AFP.
Pivotree to Release Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / October 23, 2025 / Pivotree Inc. (TSXV:PVT) ("Pivotree" or the "Company"), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions, will release third quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, November 13, 2025 before the market opens. The webinar will be hosted by Bill Di Nardo, CEO, and Mo Ashoor, CFO, followed by a question and answer period.
Zomedica Announces Launch of the Assisi Loop Lounge(R), Scientifically Backed tPEMF(TM) Therapy for Pets
Combining peer-reviewed science, superior comfort, and thoughtful design, the Assisi Loop Lounge expands Zomedica's evidence-based therapeutic portfolio and reinforces Assisi's leadership in targeted tPEMF innovation
Charles to be first UK king to pray with pope in 500 years
King Charles III landed in Rome Wednesday for a state visit to the Vatican, where he will meet Pope Leo XIV and make history as the first British monarch to pray publicly with the pontiff since the Church of England broke away from Catholicism 500 years ago.
US troops train in Panama jungle, as tensions simmer with Venezuela
The US military carried out small-scale survival and jungle combat drills on Panama's Caribbean coast Wednesday, as Washington amassed a vast naval presence off Venezuela.