Saudi Arabia’s Jawazat has clarified that exit and re-entry visa fees are non-refundable after cancellation, even if the airline cancels the passenger’s flight.

North Korea fires around ten ballistic missiles toward its eastern coast as South Korea raises military readiness amid growing border tensions.

China expelled 33 officials, clashed with the Philippines at an ASEAN defence meeting, faced German criticism over trade imbalances, while Volkswagen reported a €5.9 billion quarterly loss.

Canada news: Carney hosts EU leaders, rejects US trade demands, protects oil tanker ban, astronaut prepares for spacewalk, and Ontario faces budget crisis.

Russia news: Moscow drone attacks, Oleshky ceasefire, Ukraine peace talks, Putin's Africa summit, Dnipro strike and US sanctions discussions continue.

Sri Lanka Today, October 29, 2026: New passport appointment rules take effect as the Central Bank warns about prohibited pyramid schemes, Customs reports a major airport drug seizure, and fresh developments affect migrant workers, legal cases and overseas voting.

Philippines Today, October 29, 2026: The peso recovers against the dollar as defence partnerships, Undas travel advisories, South China Sea developments and major political and legal stories shape the latest news.b

Bangladesh faces political turmoil, Japan investment deals, rising dengue deaths, urgent Ganges water talks and growing banking-sector risks.

Spain’s train crash death toll reached 69 as Serbia prepared a new government, Italy approved corporate tax hikes, a ship sank in a Black Sea drone attack, and Eurovision faced boycotts.

USA news today covers Trump-Obama election battles, Fed rates, California voting disputes, Alaska Senate tensions, AI stocks and inflation concerns.

Supreme Court condemns digital-arrest scams, four-state MLC results reshape political debate, Cabinet clears major rural and container schemes, and fresh developments affect industry, investors and corporate governance.

Pakistan saw PTI demands for women’s release, a court-ordered rise in child maintenance, renewed KP corruption probes, a review of 74 laws and an ambulance blast that killed eight.

Sudan accused foreign countries of supporting RSF as Uganda reported 27 citizens dead or missing in Ukraine, the US sanctioned Rwanda, and South Africa revised GDP higher.

Saudi Arabia’s business revenues and services exports grew as the Kingdom expanded winter tourism and multilingual digital services, while authorities announced a Mercedes-Benz recall.

Israel’s election deadlock continued as mediators pursued US-Iran talks, Yemen reported mass displacement, Kuwait protested to Iran, and Iraq and Syria discussed oil exports.

UAE news today: Sheikh Mohamed meets flydubai crew, Abu Dhabi property prices rise, flu vaccinations increase, and a factory faces a pollution fine.

Latest Bengaluru news on international Digi Yatra trials, ED investigations, Metro passenger safety, Zurich flights, voter rolls and public safety.

Canada news October 28: UAE trade deal, Bank of Canada rate decision, BC leadership change, US trade talks, Manitoba elections and West Bank debate.

Russia news: Ukrainian drone strikes hit industry, Putin faces peace pressure, humanitarian ceasefire begins, oil production rises and Iran ties deepen.

China news covers Liu Yandong’s death, Real Madrid’s Mbappe apology, Germany-Japan trade cooperation, AI export controls and Volkswagen’s global expansion.

missing fishermen, Namal Rajapaksa’s court case, inflation, flood protection, economic reforms and international cooperation.

Philippines Today: Visayas power alerts, school heat-safety rules, Supreme Court retirement ruling, OFW repatriation and El Niño preparations.

Bangladesh news October 28: Japan investment plans, 400 dengue deaths, power outages, police controversy and Malaysia free trade negotiations.

Spain’s train collision killed at least 30 as Portugal protested housing costs, France debated riot-damage liability, and King Charles acknowledged slavery’s historical injustices.

US news covers an FEC cyberattack, Trump’s Iran war challenges, RFK Jr’s controversial remarks, Wall Street’s AI rally and a $5.1 billion energy loan.

Pakistan news covers Afghan border clashes, Iran nuclear diplomacy, PTI divisions, petroleum levy relief, electricity tariffs and Balochistan security concerns.

UAE news covers Zayed the Founder Day, new driving test rules, Masdar’s $600 million blue bond, pharmaceutical growth and AI innovation.

Nigeria’s probe blamed detention conditions for 37 miners’ deaths as Tanzania discovered new gas reserves, Congo insurgents profited from gold, and Senegal revisited its budget.

Saudi Arabia’s mining licenses reached 2,925 in 2025 as Makkah road upgrades, new commercial legislation, logistics growth and US Global Entry access mark further developments.

Israel’s election left Netanyahu short of a majority as regional powers pursued ceasefire efforts, while UN findings highlighted Palestinian deaths and civilian protection concerns.