School roof collapse in Pakistan kills 33 children and one teacher
The disaster has renewed concerns over building safety in Pakistan
Archive for October 2026
Franco Colapinto takes social media break, urges fans to stop online abuse
The statement comes amid continued online criticism of Alpine and other Formula 1 drivers
iPhone Duo benchmark reveals performance close to iPhone 18 Pro
The iPhone Duo uses the same A20 Pro processor found in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
Lee Soo-man’s new k-pop groups A2O LITE and A2O SOUL stir debate
A2O LITE's debut single, "NEON," reached No. 1 on Melon's Top 100 chart on 14 October
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 trailer reveals new hero and darker story
The sequel introduces Roman Carax, a young boy fascinated by old-fashioned filmmaking
Apple reveals iPhone Duo repair costs of up to $1,499 without coverage
The repair prices vary considerably depending on the damaged component
Uzbekistan introduces life sentences for sexual crimes against children
The law removes the statute of limitations for serious sexual offences against children
Uzbekistan registers Samarkand bread as trademark to protect its name
Samarkand bread is recognised for its round shape, thick edges and decorated centre
FIDE announces Gukesh Dommaraju vs Javokhir Sindarov world title match
Both grandmasters will be 20 years old when the competition begins
Malaysia’s one-off F1 race generates $232mn, fuelling comeback hopes
The October race demonstrated renewed interest in the circuit
Indonesia names 223 suspects as wildfire haze spreads across Southeast Asia
The smoke contains fine particles known as PM2.5, which can penetrate deep into the lungs
Apple wants to run your entire home with eight new smart devices
All devices support one-tap pairing with an iPhone running the latest iOS software
Expert explains how Trump’s decision on Russian diesel could affect global prices and Central Asia
According to Alexey Belogoryev, easing sanctions is unlikely to lower global diesel prices but could increase revenues for Russian oil companies
Apple TV 4K gets major upgrades, but do you really need a new one?
Apple TV 4K now has three built-in microphones
ADB backs Karakalpakstan’s development with over $780mn in projects
ADB places the A380 highway at the centre of efforts
Apple HomePod mini 2: new features, Siri AI limits and buying guide
Pre-orders opened on October 13 in more than 24 countries and regions
Apple HomeView: how Siri AI works and what buyers need to know
Basic Siri AI functions work without an Apple Intelligence-enabled device
BTS’ Jimin turns 31 as fans transform cities into birthday celebrations
Celebrations have also reached Central Asia
Samsung Galaxy glasses leak reveals 41g design and 3K video camera
The glasses will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 processor
Formula 1 confirms Rwanda Grand Prix deal for return to Africa
The new circuit will be constructed near Kigali International Airport
Azerbaijan’s school hijab protests lead to 37 arrests as tensions rise
Authorities opened a criminal investigation into actions allegedly disturbing public order
Sony unveils all-black PS5 with November release and lower price
The new model does not include a built-in disc drive
India’s Cockroach protests spark a second fight over press freedom
Nearly three dozen journalists were detained
Cardi B goes viral cleaning grandparents’ home on birthday trip
The rapper's visit coincided with her 34th birthday