Back to school amid the ruins
Oct 25, 2026
Economists hope earlier episodes of labor disruption, from the Industrial Revolution to the Great Depression, can help us prepare for the age of artificial intelligence.
On October 25, the Vanuatu islands experienced a magnitude 6.2 earthquake, originating at a depth of 125 kilometers. This region, known for its seismic volatility and volcanic activity, felt the quake's impact; however, its depth typically minimizes surface shaking. As of now, there are no reports of damage or injuries.
The Israel military has begun an operation in the city of Hebron in response to Friday’s attack that left two soldiers dead.
The largest gathering was on the southeastern fringes of Paris, drawing at least 1,10,000 demonstrators.
Nationwide protests in France have disrupted tourism, prompting museum closures, hotel cancellations and travel advisories. The movement began over school conditions and widened to living costs, with tourism professionals fearing a prolonged decline in domestic and international visitors.
Speaking at a People’s Action Party conference, PM Wong also warned against populism and “simplistic solutions” to difficult problems.
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has denied that human remains handed over to his military teams at Haiti’s airport are the bodies of four Salvadorans reported missing after coming under attack by gangs on Oct. 18
A breakthrough came in early October when a drone-delivered parcel contained an unusual harness and a phone loaded with instructional videos.
Singapore’s gas importer will take the necessary steps to protect its rights and interests under such contracts, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Donald Trump said he wanted Moscow and Kyiv to reach an agreement that would allow relations to return to normal.
