Norwegian company KONGSBERG has secured a USD 54 million modification to an agreement with the US government. The work is primarily for autonomous underwater vehicles and related underwater components.
ONE champions Tye and Kade Ruotolo met Lionel Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Cheuko by chance in Los Angeles and gave him a quick grappling lesson. Cheuko soon used the move on Kade.
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue and the UK’s HMRC have signed a memorandum to cooperate on tax reforms. HMRC experts will train Pakistani officials in tax and financial investigations.
Oi-Qaragai in Almaty Region has won the Ski Business Awards title of Best Ski Resort Complex among CIS Countries. Its expansion project is scheduled to run until 2028.
Saudi Shura Council member Saad Al-Otaibi was elected speaker of the Arab Parliament by acclamation. The Shura Council chairman thanked the country's leadership for its support of the council and its members.
VK Video will provide an exclusive live stream of the IMMAF 2026 World Championship in mixed martial arts. Russia’s team will compete under its national flag and with its anthem.
More than 700 people attended Algeria’s national conference on industrial revival. They discussed easing barriers to investment projects, access to financing and the provision of industrial land.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority reported 103,680 inspection visits in the first half of 2026, up 21%. Its headline also says 8.5 million non-compliant excise products were seized across UAE markets.
Marat Omarov, head of Kazakhstan’s Agency for Protection and Development of Competition, will chair the CIS Interstate Council for Antimonopoly Policy in 2026–2028. The decision was made in Khankendi on October 29.
Ansar Khamzaev claimed the vacant LFA Lightweight World Championship at LFA 245. He submitted Juliano Prescendo with a D’Arce choke at 3:20 of the first round.
Pakistan has successfully tested an extended-range version of its indigenously developed Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile. Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani congratulated the army, scientists, engineers and defence technology experts.
Japan’s National Intelligence Agency has used reconnaissance satellites to gather information on recurring heavy rain in Chiba Prefecture. It will publish processed images, with high-resolution versions to follow in stages.
South Korea’s National Police Agency has launched a nationwide special inspection targeting illegal private financing. It is also holding a special period for voluntary surrender and reporting.
Iranian Economy Minister Seyed Ali Madanizadeh visited West Azerbaijan province to review border facilities and trade obstacles. The trip resulted in 12 measures to address the province’s economic problems.
The first group of 13 students from Palestine has arrived in Kokshetau to study at Ualikhanov University. More than 80 international students from several countries enrolled at the university through the programme for the 2026–2027 academic year.
The United Arab Emirates condemned an attack on the Al Mayeda, a liquefied natural gas tanker owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company. The UAE said the attack threatened maritime safety and global energy supplies.
Egypt condemned the Israeli national security minister’s incursion into Al-Aqsa Mosque. The country’s Foreign Ministry announced its position on October 26.
Soompi has named the five Korean shows that drew the most attention on Viki in October. The selection includes romantic dramas, comedies and an anniversary special featuring the cast.
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