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Beetaloo Energy has locked in a critical Retention Licence over its Carpentaria gas discovery, securing tenure as it advances its NT pilot project towards first gas sales.

In our news wrap Friday, Trump's plans to build a massive triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery have been put on hold, two more top officials resigned from the Justice Department, residents along the Georgia-Tennessee border are returning home after record floodwaters receded, Pope Leo started his 12-day tour of Latin America, and Tesla will wind d

A new website shows the towering shrine adorned with gold embellishments and states that it will be known as the United States Military Triumphal Arch.

The Federal Government is unlocking over $600m in financing for Nigeria’s digital and creative industries to support businesses, attract private investment and expand the sectors’ contribution to the economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-unlocks-600m-to-finance-creative-digital-enterprises/

A US federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s massive triumphal arch project on Thursday, casting doubt over the future of the project hours after it was green-lit by a public commission. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-judge-temporarily-blocks-trumps-triumphal-arch-project/

A judge ordered a two-week stop to construction on US President Trump's arch project in Washington. A federal panel had approved Trump's triumphal arch plans in an 8-4 vote.

The Trump administration hoped to begin construction immediately after a federal panel approved its arch late Thursday. But just after midnight, the judge issued an order blocking work for 14 days.

The Trump administration had hoped the construction of the 250-foot arch could begin as early as this week.

The National Capital Planning Commission voted Thursday to approve plans for President Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch. A judge quickly blocked any construction from starting.

A reflection on the 20th anniversary of the 20th Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, and his role in nation-building. Read More: https://punchng.com/as-the-20th-sultan-of-sokoto-clocks-20/

Ahead of the vote to grant final approval, the Vietnam vet leading a lawsuit to stop the project called it "frankly blasphemous."

The Trump administration has said it expects to begin construction immediately, but a judge is considering a plan to temporarily halt the project.

Till date, across the eight tranches of mineral block auctions, 100 unique critical and strategic mineral blocks have been offered, of which 64 blocks have been successfully auctioned.

Mobile phones emerge as one of the leading commodities contributing to the increased cargo volume; a growth of over 145% has been posted in lens cargo movement

Scientists have discovered how to reprogram the internal structure of glass using a special molecule that rearranges chemical bonds while lowering the melting temperature. The breakthrough could unlock entirely new glass materials with precisely controlled magnetic and optical properties, opening possibilities for advanced electronics, sensors, and other tec

An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.

Beijing is seeking to keep AI data and expertise developed at home from leaking abroad.

The judge acted swiftly after a federal planning board led by the president’s allies approved Trump’s 250-foot arch project on Thursday.

The takeover was widely expected to bolster SoftBank's revenue and profit while it awaits a boost from OpenAI's public debut.

<p>WASHINGTON: A US federal court blocked on Tuesday the Trump administration’s plans to deport scores of Afghan immigrants back to Afghanistan, a move advocacy groups said could endanger their lives.</p> <p>Judge Valerie Caproni of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that the United States could not send any Afghan nationals to

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 &mdash; Two new blocks at Penang Hospital are expected to help ease congestion at its Emergency and T...

A company is aiming to create a society where everyone, including those with visual impairments, can enjoy getting around and exploring freely.

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<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_3639,w_5458/744619' alt='US President Donald Trump delivers remarks ahead of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being reopened following months of repairs, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, November 2, 2026.

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission is wooing global investors, offering 40 oil and gas blocks in its 2026 licensing round. Read More: https://punchng.com/nuprc-woos-global-investors-with-40-oil-blocks/

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has urged international oil and gas investors to consider Nigeria as a preferred investment destination amid growing global energy tensions and increasing competition for capital. Read More: https://punchng.com/nuprc-woos-global-investors-with-40-oil-gas-blocks/

The Federal Government has introduced stricter verification requirements for newly recruited civil servants, directing that no employee should be admitted into the federal payroll without completing mandatory documentation and eligibility checks. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-tightens-payroll-rules-blocks-unverified-enrolments/

A new study shows that birds that fly long distances may experience a phenomenon similar to human jet lag that causes them to drift off course.

Traffic appears to be backed up to Mt Wellington.

Tracing the path of the bulging Roscommon waterway as its peak winter season approaches

One council has backflipped on its decision to axe a free street party permit program, but the process is under review in another local government area.

You can enjoy an extra hour of sleep this weekend when daylight saving time ends and clocks "fall back." Sleep expert Dr. Shelby Harris explains the health impact and shares adjustment tips.

Clocks across much of the United States will fall back once again Sunday as daylight saving time comes to an end.

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from threatening state and local election officials with criminal prosecution if they fail to comply with its directives on processing ballots.

Lawyers for the children praised the pause on fast-tracked interviews of unaccompanied minors, calling it a blow against the Trump administration’s “deportation assembly line.”

A US district judge sided with 25 states and the District of Columbia, which sued the administration.

Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration in June over the new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services guidance tied to the 2025 law known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill."

A federal judge has ruled that chronically ill people on Medicaid won&rsquo;t be bound by new work requirement rules that the latest Trump administration guidance requires in order to qualify for &ldquo;medically frail&rdquo; exemptions

Kashmir has a small four-month window for exporting apples and the cold chain is still poor at maintaining the quality, said Dr. N.K. Krishna Kumar, ex-Deputy Director (Horticulture) Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Halloween festivities and celebrations of the Día de los Muertos will be happening across Toronto this weekend as clocks are set to fall back one hour on Sunday morning. There are also several GO Transit adjustments along with the UP Express so remember to check the schedules before heading out the door. The weather is […]

The social networking site is facing criticism for blocking access to the site, which identifies thousands of ICE agents and other employees working for Homeland Security.

The DUP leader Gavin Robinson also confirms that Emma Little-Pengelly will not participate in joint engagements with O'Neill.

An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.

Two rooms have high-tech resuscitators for babies.

The Qualifications Authority said it would not comment on the details of its actions while they were underway.

Right Resources achieved 89.9% gold recoveries in cyanide leach tests at its NSW pilot project, with low reagent consumption strengthening its processing outlook.

Japan's military ambitions are growing, but so are competing demands on the public purse.

The highest monthly jump since March puts intense pressure on the Reserve Bank to deliver another interest rate increase when it meets next Tuesday.

A federal judge stopped the Trump administration from cutting trees and prohibited other changes at the park where the president has sought to overhaul a golf course.

<p>ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday blocked a private member’s bill seeking to withdraw the free-for-all issuance of diplomatic passports to ministers of state, advisers, special assistants and senior bureaucrats and rejected the motion for introduction of the Passports (Amendment) Bill, 2026.</p> <p>The bill was moved by PTI Senator Faisal Saleem Rahman, cha

<p>ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday blocked a private member’s bill seeking to withdraw the free-for-all issuance of diplomatic passports to ministers of state, advisers, special assistants and senior bureaucrats and rejected the motion for introduction of the Passports (Amendment) Bill, 2026.</p> <p>The bill was moved by PTI Senator Faisal Saleem Rehman, cha

The financing gives SpaceX another way to fund its rapidly expanding AI ambitions without relying solely on traditional debt markets.

<p>ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday blocked a private member’s bill seeking to withdraw the free-for-all issuance of diplomatic passports to ministers of state, advisers, special assistants and senior bureaucrats and rejected the motion for introduction of the Passports (Amendment) Bill, 2026.</p> <p>The bill was moved by PTI Senator Faisal Saleem Rehman, cha

Israel says it will close all land crossings with the West Bank when it holds a general election on Tuesday.

Clocks are due to go back by one hour overnight to mark the official end of Irish summertime.

Scientists have discovered that switching off a protein called Mitch makes human cells burn more fat and prevents new fat cells from developing. The breakthrough builds on experiments in mice that showed remarkable resistance to obesity and improved muscular endurance, raising hopes for a new approach to weight-loss treatment.

Debate continues but political inertia likely to stymie change

Israel has imposed a lockdown across the occupied West Bank after a shooting near Hebron killed two Israeli soldiers.

Although the clock change twice a year is a shock to the system, and should probably be ditched, the healthiest alternative also has drawbacks

Residents of Madama describe being cut off from hospitals, schools, and olive groves as Israeli forces blockade village.