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Peru cuts diplomatic ties with Mexico, declares Sheinbaum persona non grata
Following years of deteriorating ties, the rupture was triggered by Mexico's decision to grant political asylum to former Peruvian PM Chávez.
Assassination of Mayor Carlos Manzo sparks Gen Z-led protests in Mexico
Known as an outspoken crusader against organized crime, his murder sparked a massive wave of national unrest and Gen Z-led protests.
South Korea and China reset ties at 2025 APEC Summit
President Xi Jinping’s attendance at the 2025 APEC summit in Gyeongju marked his first visit to South Korea in 11 years.
Britain’s Prince Andrew loses royal titles
Prince Andrew lost his royal titles following controversies and legal issues related to his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
US resumes testing of nuclear weapons
President Donald Trump ordered the immediate resumption of nuclear weapons testing, ending a 33-year moratorium observed by the US since 1992.
US-China trade war reaches one-year truce
On Oct 30, Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to a one-year trade truce in a meeting in South Korea. Both sides agree to reduce their reciprocal tariffs.
Nvidia first to reach $5trillion market cap
Nvidia became the first company to reach a $5 trillion market cap on Oct 29, 2025, propelled by explosive demand for its chips amid an AI boom.
South Korea pledges $350billion US investment for reduced tariffs
South Korea and the US have formalized a trade agreement involving a $350 billion investment pledge from Seoul in exchange for reduced US tariffs.
Tanzania Election: Incumbent president’s victory sparks violent protests
The election was marred by the exclusion of major opposition, a nationwide internet shutdown, and violent protests that reportedly left many dead.
2025 ASEAN Summit: China signs trade pact with ASEAN
The agreement would open the door to greater market access in agriculture, the digital economy, and pharmaceuticals between the two parties.
House Report: The “Biden Autopen Presidency”
House Republicans released a report claiming senior aides hid Biden’s mental deterioration, calling his an "Autopen Presidency".
Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord signed to end Cambodian–Thai Border Crisis
It was intended to resolve the 2025 Cambodian–Thai border crisis, which had erupted into deadly military clashes earlier that year.
Milei’s La Libertad Avanza wins landslide in Argentina’s 2025 midterm elections
In the 2025 midterm legislative elections held on 26 October 2025, President Javier Milei's party, La Libertad Avanza (LLA), achieved a landslide victory.
Ouattara wins fourth term in Ivory Coast Election denounced as “Civilian Coup”
Ouattara secured a fourth presidential term. The coalition of opposition
parties denounced the election as a civilian coup d’état.
2025 ASEAN Summit: US signs trade pacts with four states
These deals were designed to address trade imbalances, reduce tariffs on American exports, and secure supply chains for critical minerals.
Ireland Presidential Election: Independent Connolly wins by landslide
Ireland's Presidential Election on Oct 24, 2025, resulted in a landslide victory for independent candidate Catherine Connolly.
2025 RSF-led genocide in El Fasher
RSF seized full control of El Fasher, North Darfur’s capital, in late Oct 2025 and has been accused of carrying out genocidal attacks.
Thai Queen Sirikit dies at 93
Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand and mother of current King Maha Vajiralongkorn, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on Oct 24, 2025.
Cameroonian presidential election: Biya’s 8th re-election sparks protests
The presidential election held on Oct 12, 2025 resulted in the re-election of incumbent President Paul Biya for an eighth consecutive term at 92.
Myanmar’s military destroys cyber scam compound linked to Chinese mafia
In mid-Oct 2025, the Myanmar military raided KK Park, a notorious scam compound located in Myawaddy and later detonated the buildings.