The world, in perspective.

The Nigerian equities market rallied on Monday, with the All-Share Index surging to 251,290.54 points and market capitalisation hitting N163.16tn. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-rallies-as-index-surges-to-251290-points/

The Australian Sports Commission says focusing too heavily on one sport can lead to young athletes quitting before reaching their potential.

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to intensify efforts to stem the migration of Nigerian medical professionals abroad, known as ‘japa’, and encourage their Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-vows-to-stem-doctors-japa-urges-return-of-nigerian-medics/

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday stressed the importance of localising the manufacturing of equipment used in drinking water and sanitation projects, and enhancing partnerships with the private sector to support water security and the sustainability of services. He made the remarks while touring the pavilions of participating companies foll

<p>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday called for “regional unity” at a meeting in Tehran with representatives of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, which recently signed the Makkah defence pact.</p> <p>“I hope that the presence of representatives of important and influential Islamic countries at this meeting will help further consolidate regional

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged South Korea t...

P. Jagadeesh unveils posters on the toll-free number 1064 of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, emphasises public cooperation is essential for eradicating corruption

Chief Minister promises nominated posts to leaders denied tickets owing to alliance equations, reservations and social re-engineering

The RMRDC DG has urged Peter Obi to drop his 2027 presidential ambition and support President Tinubu’s re-election to complete the South’s eight-year tenur Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-rmrdc-dg-urges-peter-obi-to-drop-ambition-support-tinubu/

South Africa’s outdated legal framework leaves children exposed to online harms like addictive algorithms and invasive data collection. To address these gaps, a South African Human Rights Commission report recommends urgent reforms – shaped directly by children’s input – to enforce platform safety by design and hold global tech companies accountable.

Girls in Bauchi State have been urged to pursue education, acquire vocational skills and consider non-traditional jobs to promote financial independence. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-urges-girls-to-embrace-education-non-traditional-jobs/

A former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Mukhtar Shagari, has urged northerners to vote for President Bola Tinubu in 2027, citing infrastructure developme Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ex-sokoto-dep-gov-urges-north-to-back-tinubu/

Cop17 in Armenia taking place against backdrop of ‘vast decline in nature’ on global scale

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 &mdash; The Higher Education Ministry (MoHE) has stressed that students living in rented accommodat...

The Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who is likely preparing to secure a fourth term in power in 2027, has complained that officials cannot be trusted.

Former world champion George Groves has urged Anthony Joshua to enlist Mike Tyson’s help to prepare for his heavyweight showdown with Tyson Fury. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-champ-urges-joshua-to-hire-tyson-for-fury-fight/

The Lagos State Government has intensified Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures, urging residents to remain calm and vigilant after a case in Abuja Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-steps-up-ebola-surveillance-urges-calm/

The family of the late Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Maccido, marks 20 years since his death by urging leaders to embrace dialogue and religious tolerance. Read More: https://punchng.com/sultan-maccidos-family-urges-tolerance-20-years-after-death/

NEW YORK (AP) — DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with “Clayface,” landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything,” which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.

A lawyer, Olayinka Komolafe, has urged the Federal and state governments to enforce disability laws and improve infrastructure for visually impaired person Read More: https://punchng.com/lawyer-urges-enforcement-of-disability-laws/

Anambra First Lady, Nonye Soludo, has urged residents to take precautions like staying hydrated to prevent heat-related illnesses as the heat wave intensif Read More: https://punchng.com/heat-wave-anambra-first-lady-urges-residents-to-take-precautions/

Iran’s parliament speaker has called for a nationwide campaign to cut gas consumption by 10% as officials anticipate shortages this winter due to war damag Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-parliament-speaker-urges-cutting-gas-consumption-as-winter-nears/

Mr. Halappa said farmers in Hosanagara, Sagar, Sorab, Shivamogga Rural and Ripponpet, among other places in the district, were facing disruptions in power supply

India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the ruling BJP of "vote theft" and urged people to join a rally in Delhi on November 1. The call comes amid protests over revision of electoral rolls. DW has more.

The Chancellor of Dominion University, Ibadan, has urged 140 graduating students to shun corruption, uphold integrity and contribute to Nigeria’s developme Read More: https://punchng.com/don-urges-graduates-to-shun-corruption-uphold-integrity/

Serbia's long-serving pro-Russian leader has urged his supporters to avoid "killings" after he conceded defeat to a student-led movement at the election.

Tehran warns that even limited strikes would trigger a response 'several times greater'.

Beijing said the proposal would damage bilateral economic ties with the United States.

The Kwara State Government has urged religious and traditional leaders to counter vaccine misinformation and beliefs that stop families from accessing heal Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-urges-religious-leaders-to-fight-healthcare-misinformation/

President Bola Tinubu has charged the West African College of Physicians to find solutions to the migration of doctors from Nigeria and other West African countries. The college’s Assistant Secretary-General, Hasibu Galadanci, disclosed this on Saturday at a press conference in Abuja as the institution began its golden jubilee and annual general and scientif

The Bayelsa Commissioner of Police has urged tricycle operators to display ID numbers on their vehicles to help distinguish genuine riders from criminals. Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-cp-urges-tricycle-operators-to-display-id-numbers/

An Ogun monarch, Oba Lawrence Adebajo, has urged for sustained polio vaccination, recalling how the disease crippled children in the 1960s. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-monarch-recalls-polios-toll-urges-sustained-vaccination/

Participating in a cycle rally, the Industries Minister stresses development projects in Kurnool city have gained significant momentum since the alliance government came to power

YSRCP chief offers his Hyderabad residence as an alternative venue for niece Anjili’s wedding, citing privacy concerns at his Bengaluru home

Manoj Jarange had released an audio clip, which purportedly claims that ₹500 crore was delivered to the Maratha quota activist through Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, also the son of Deputy CM Shinde.

On World Polio Day, Rotary International has urged parents to vaccinate their children, warning that variant poliovirus remains a threat in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-polio-day-rotary-urges-parents-to-vaccinate-children/

CTI chairman Brijesh Goyal said the rally could affect wholesale and retail markets around Ramlila Maidan at a time when traders expect heavy customer footfall ahead of Dhanteras and Deepavali

Durgesh said the YSRCP had lost public confidence and was trying to prevent an electoral defeat through legal challenges

Former NSO Group boss Shalev Hulio seeks to reinvent himself as a champion of sovereign AI and national security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Cubans to secretly work with the CIA to topple their government.

Mr. Maran in his letter, urging the Centre to withdraw the proposed draft rules in their current form and undertake a comprehensive review in consultation with independent animal welfare experts, scientists, veterinarians, research institutions and civil society organisations

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DUP Leader Gavin Robinson has told party members that collapsing the Northern Ireland Assembly would likely strengthen Sinn Féin.

Thailand ranks second among Southeast Asia's six major markets in daily generative artificial intelligence (AI) usage.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has urged other states to adopt the FCT and Rivers coalition model, saying it fosters political cooperation and stability across p Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-urges-states-to-adopt-fct-rivers-coalition-model/

Swadeshi Jagaran Manch says India must develop its own satellite internet infrastructure for both commercial and strategic reasons

A PDP chieftain, Oluwole Oluyede, has challenged Governor Seyi Makinde to showcase his achievements for his 2027 presidential bid, not youthful energy. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-pdp-chieftain-urges-makinde-to-showcase-achievements/

Osvaldo Zavala Giler said a "lack of clarity" from Brussels was leaving companies and NGOs in the dark after the White House imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court.

MDCAN has urged Nigerian hospitals to activate isolation centres and boost surveillance following the confirmation of an Ebola Bundibugyo virus case in the Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-mdcan-urges-hospitals-to-activate-isolation-centres-boost-surveillance/

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 &mdash; BDS Malaysia has welcomed the government&rsquo;s directive banning civil servants from usin...

AMPANG, Oct 23 &mdash; Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today acknowledged complaints about local navigation app...

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday urged prompt and bo...