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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has delayed tougher new emissions standards for passenger vehicles until 2029, just eight months after the government said it wanted them to take effect in 2027.

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The American Federation of Teachers sued the Trump administration, alleging it unlawfully blocked student loan forgiveness for tens of thousands of borrowers.

INCHEON, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- A check-in system malfunction occurred at Incheon I...

Three vehicles were involved in the crash, which had blocked two lanes.

MELAKA, Oct 30 &mdash; Perikatan Nasional (PN) has postponed announcing its candidate for one remaining state seat alloc...

Prolonged delays in implementing the Police Advisory Board have left the South African Police Service trapped in ‘operational quicksand’, where it can’t translate oversight findings into genuine institutional reform.

Marcus Corp. chairman and CEO Greg Marcus wants studios to hold off marketing a film as available to watch at home during an exclusive theatrical run. Windows are now longer, he acknowledged, but the timing of messaging is just as important in boosting moviegoing. PVOD or TVOD, premium and transactional video on demand, follow theatrical […]

Travellers heading through Sydney Airport should expect delays today, with security workers walking off the job.

Both SH2 cameras were damaged when the arms that attached them to the poles were cut off.

Congress’s Jairam Ramesh questions delay in providing the complete CCTV footage and audio recordings, demands impartial investigation under the Supreme Court’s supervision

Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger unitary authorities were put on hold last month.

Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.

The studio is taking more time to refine the "rules and balance" of the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.

From Software has announced that its upcoming Switch 2 game The Duskbloods will not make it out on time this year--it's now scheduled for release in 2027. That's as specific as the studio got, however, so there is no telling when next year the game could be released. "We apologize to players who have been kindly awaiting the release of this title and thank y

They are also upset with the Ramesh Chand panel not visiting the protesters at the Gurlapur Cross site in Belagavi district

OTTAWA — Canada's financial intelligence watchdog has moved at a snail's pace on providing law enforcement with information to support criminal investigations, says a new report released Thursday by the federal auditor general.

El Salvador troops to support rescue mission to find four UN-backed soldiers who disappeared after ambush.

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean defense firm Hanwha Aerospace Co. said T...

US attorney Ronald Goldstock helped take down powerful New York mafia groups, and told the Queensland inquiry similar laws could combat tactics employed by the CFMEU.

Software group reports overall revenue rose 19% to $92.3bn in quarter to the end of September

The company says it won't make "policy changes" until it consults with publishers.

Three victim-survivors of child sexual abuse by the same Hobart teacher had to wait years for the criminal trial to conclude. Now, they face more delays for justice in a civil court.

We finally have a solid launch date, and it's not in 2026 as planned but it's not too far off, either.

The Nigerian Union South Africa has urged the new High Commissioner, Femi Fani-Kayode, to address passport processing delays and curb xenophobic attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/fix-passport-delays-curb-xenophobia-nigerians-in-safrica-urge-fani-kayode/

Meta says it may push the implementation of its new business terms past November 20th as it faces backlash from publishers over concerns about AI training. In a post on X, Meta communications head Andy Stone said the company does "not plan to make policy changes without a full consultation with industry groups and leaders." […]

Fireworks for the 2023 Riverfire festival in Brisbane were delayed after CFMEU members were walking out on an under-construction bridge and into the fireworks exclusion zone.

<p>ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functio­nal Committee on Human Rights on Tuesday expressed concern over delays in compensation to families of Pakistani seafarers affected by a<a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2035503"> hostage-taking incident </a>off Somalia.</p> <p>The committee, chaired by Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri, also discussed cybercrime, crypto-currency r

<p>Naveed Akram, 24, has been charged with 78 offences after allegedly committing a terrorist act. The case has been adjourned until February</p><ul><li><p>Follow our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/oct/28/inflation-abs-labor-anthony-albanese-parliament-greens-david-shoebridge-one-nation-ntwnfb">Australian politics live blog</a>

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the government f...

A lane on the Southwestern Motorway was closed with police waiting for what was left of the caravan to be removed.

East West Line trains in both directions are detouring through Newmarket, AT says.

Another man in custody awaiting trial for murder was not attended by his solicitor on record

When property prices fall, it is tempting to put your downsizing plans on hold. But before you decide to wait, ask yourself three questions.

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) seeks UK intervention over rising tuition fees and visa delays affecting its Nigerian scholarship benefici Read More: https://punchng.com/ptdf-seeks-uk-intervention-over-rising-tuition-visa-delays/

Fans and social media users have taken sides in the dispute over where late gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, should be buried, with some backing his family’s demand for a home burial and others supporting concerns about the implications for his widow and children. The controversy has generated reactions on Instagram and Read Mo

Critics say it points to severe mismanagement of public money and the government has made the wrong people pay the price.

The Federal Road Safety Corps has dispatched 19,560 vehicle number plates to the FCT in October following complaints by motorists over issuance delays. Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-sends-19560-number-plates-to-fct-after-delay-complaints/

Originally set to enter early access on October 27, action-adventure RPG Emberville has been delayed by over two months to January 7, 2027. The last-minute delay gives the team time to make "essential improvements" before Emberville reaches its fans. The upcoming game mixes Stardew Valley-like farming and community building with action-adventure RPG combat.

Coalition to argue 18-point plan will show it has not downgraded climate ambitions, as Opposition claims

Emails show ESB Networks worried draft law to boost European manufacturing will raise infrastructure costs

SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Tuesday he plans to me...

SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Jung Chung-rae of the ruling Democratic Party cr...

Dispelling its initial uncertainty, the WA government has confirmed an investigation is underway into repeated large methane emissions from Chevron's Gorgon gas complex.

Health experts urge parents to seek early assessment and intervention for children with developmental delays to improve their quality of life and learning. Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-urge-early-intervention-for-children-with-developmental-delays/

A plan for a new weather-warning system that focuses on more specific locations rather than counties will not be in place this year, but some changes as part of the plan have been implemented.

Don't blame this one on GTA 6: The developers say incorporating feedback on Emberville's demo is taking longer than they expected.

The sudden spike in malaria cases in Gauteng earlier this year – with more than 400 infections and 11 deaths in the first three months of 2026 – has been attributed to people visiting neighbouring provinces and countries soon after the severe January floods hit large parts of southern Africa.

Austin Smotherman claims his second PGA Tour title with a Monday play-off victory over Seamus Power at the weather-hit Bermuda Championship.

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Disruptions affected the East West and Onehunga West lines.

The new agency has taken over from Wellington Water, but its new billing system has encountered teething problems.

INEC has clarified that the preliminary voters’ register is displayed at the ward level but is not yet available on its website, amid public concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/voters-register-inec-clarifies-ward-display-website-delay/

Anchorage police confirmed a crash involving three vehicles occurred Saturday and said those involved sustained “non-life threatening” injuries.

Youths in Ogun West have protested the deplorable state of the Abeokuta–Olorunda–Imeko Road, urging Governor Dapo Abiodun to fulfil his reconstruction prom Read More: https://punchng.com/youths-protest-delayed-reconstruction-of-deplorable-ogun-road/