Rahul Gandhi's Plea in SIR Row: Key Updates
The Supreme Court will hear Rahul Gandhi's plea regarding the Special Investigation Team (SIR) row. Meanwhile, Congress leader Vijay Mallya has joined Gandhi's 'vote-chori' fight.3 sourcesSee all sources
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World news — October 16, 2026 - Page 5
World publications published on October 16, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 5 of 5.
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MSCI Proposes Reclassifying Indonesia's Market Status
MSCI has launched a consultation on a proposal to reclassify Indonesia's market status from 'Emerging Market' to 'Standalone Market'. The decision will be announced by the end of June 2027, with potential interim updates during the consultation period.5 sourcesSee all sourcesIndonesia Tests Dry Ice Dispersal to Combat Toxic Haze
Indonesia, battling severe forest fires that have caused toxic haze across Southeast Asia, is experimenting with an unconventional method to disperse the smoke. The government plans to drop dry ice from aircraft over South Sumatra province, aiming to disrupt temperature inversions that trap pollutants near the ground. This follows previous attempts at cloud seeding, water bombing, and deploying soldiers to fight the fires. The dry ice technique, first used in the 1940s, is being tested for the first time in Indonesia and its effectiveness in tropical conditions remains uncertain.11 sourcesSee all sources
Power Outages in Rivne After Russian Attack
Parts of Rivne city and region experienced power outages following a Russian attack. The outages affected various districts, including Zdolbuniv, Dyadkovychi, and Shpakiw. Energy workers have been working to restore electricity, with some areas already seeing power supply restored.8 sourcesSee all sourcesSyria Reports Two Pipeline Damages in a Week
Syria has reported damage to two oil pipelines within a week. The first incident occurred in Hasakah, where a pipeline caught fire, and the second in Baniyas-Homs, where a fuel leak was reported. The cause of the incidents is suspected to be sabotage and fuel theft.2 sourcesSee all sourcesIraqi Passport Fees Remain Unchanged at 91,000 Dinars
The Ministry of Interior in Iraq has confirmed that the fees for issuing and renewing Iraqi passports will remain unchanged at 91,000 dinars, contrary to earlier reports of an increase to 101,000 dinars. This decision aligns with the directives of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.11 sourcesSee all sourcesU.S. and Cambodia Join Forces to Combat Online Fraud
The U.S. Embassy in Cambodia announced its commitment to cooperating with Cambodia to combat illegal financial activities, including online fraud targeting American citizens. This follows a meeting between U.S. officials and the Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia to discuss financial regulation, virtual assets, and financial stability. American citizens have reportedly lost over $1 billion due to fraud originating from Cambodia.41 sourcesSee all sources
