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Iran says indirect negotiations with the U.S. continue but rules out bending to Trump's demands, even if he orders new strikes.

China has accused the United States of “targeted smearing” after Washington designated Beijing-funded Confucius Institute cultural centres as national secu Read More: https://punchng.com/china-condemns-us-designation-of-confucius-institutes-as-threat/

Europe’s five largest defence spenders are set to warn that Russia represents the most acute and long-term threat to the continent’s security as they pledge unflagging support for Ukraine. “Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine, on the one hand, and its continued violations of Allied airspace, acts of sabotage and growing use of multi-domain hyb

One woman was rushed to the hospital with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries following a stabbing in North York early Monday morning. Toronto police responded to the incident at Steeles Avenue East near Yonge Street at around 3:15 a.m., where officers told CityNews a male suspect was actively attacking a woman. The female victim was transported [

<p>Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday warned that the party would march to Islamabad in mid-November if Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif did not abolish the petroleum levy.</p> <p>The JI has been demanding for over two months that the Centre abolish levies, including Rs114 per litre on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel, as the total <a

Social media platforms were once open spaces for news and culture. Today, they are battlegrounds where independent voices face systematic silencing. In Ethiopia, the situation has escalated far past routine content moderation. We are witnessing a coordinated digital blockade that targets Amhara media outlets, political reporting, and, most alarmingly, innoce

Comedians Woli Agba and Dele Omo Woli have threatened legal action against individuals circulating allegations linking them to the death of gospel minister Read More: https://punchng.com/woli-agba-dele-threaten-legal-action-over-link-to-toluwanisings-death/

Forest department officials report that a tiger released two months ago at the Periyar Tiger Reserve is now hiding in the overgrown tea estates of Vandiperiyar, while nearby communities face frequent wild elephant attacks linked to similar abandoned areas.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/727657' alt='Magos' counter drone system (photo credit: Courtesy)' title='Magos' counter drone system (photo credit: Courtesy)' /><br />The Israeli tech company is extending its ground-surveillance expertise to aerial threats, emphasizing ac

The top court allowed Ashish Mishra to visit Lakhimpur for Diwali, with a directive to return by October 22

State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha expects normalcy within two days of the storm crossing the coast

Insurance giant accuses campaigners of making ‘grave allegations’ in emails to more than 100 schools

Hundreds of homes are without power and evacuations are under way, as fire crews battle a blaze in Roxburgh.

Victorian Emergency Services and Police Minister Paul Edbrooke found a bullet on his car etched with the word “rat” and his old firefighting number.

A former Deutsche Bank executive got into business with the kingpins of Russia’s shadow fleet. Then it all went south.

The flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz has returned to something close to pre-war levels but prices continue to rise. Trump is a big reason why.

The word “RAT” was etched into the gold metal casing. Even more chilling was a message on the other side.

Based on the violent market reaction to Meta's rising capital expenditures last week, the response to any disappointment likely won't be forgiving.

Emergency Services Minister Paul Edbrooke, a former firefighter, found the bullet on his car on Saturday.

From maritime terrorism to drones, navies face a wider range of threats that do not always fit neatly into either law enforcement or conventional warfare, say analysts.

Behind the sleek sunglasses and effortless glamour inextricably linked with the Ray-Ban name lies a messy family feud that is anything but stylish.

Oct 25 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia said its main airport resumed operations at two terminals on Sunday even as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis vowed to keep striking the facility, which they called a "military target".

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for much of the Four Corners — the meeting point of Arizona, Colorado​, New Mexico and Utah.

Filming on Miami Vice ’85 was disrupted on Friday night when a man threatened a member of the production with a butcher knife. According to an NYPD spokesperson, 23-year-old Alex Perez of Brooklyn was arrested at around 11:15pm on charges of menacing and criminal possession of a weapon after police were called to the vicinity […]

Read the latest news as the FG approves a N100,000 weekly Ebola stipend for contacts and gospel singer Tope Alabi threatens a lawsuit over death claims. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-fg-approves-ebola-stipend-tope-alabi-threatens-lawsuit-other-top-stories/

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District officials are ramping up precautions as forecasts warn of potential downpours, localised flooding, and crop damage ahead

According to police, the youth sent a message to the police control room stating that there was a high likelihood of the Chief Minister being targeted and that security arrangements needed to be significantly stepped up with the deployment of additional personnel

The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni militia, launched several deadly attacks on the airport this month.

Tom Trbojevic's second-half hat-trick helps the Kangaroos over the line with a 36-22 win over a spirited Fijian Bati side in the Rugby League World Cup.

ACT politicians speak about the abuse, threats and intimidation they've regularly been subjected to, following the attack on federal independent MP Helen Haines.

Six helicopters are combatting the blaze with monsoon buckets, while a seventh is directing the aerial attack.

University having to make almost 500 redundancies as third-level institutions across North face reduced funding

Read today’s top stories: Pantami and Adebutu’s 2027 ambitions face uncertainty, Tope Alabi threatens lawsuit, and other major news headlines in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-pantami-adebutu-gwarzo-face-uncertainty-tope-alabi-threatens-lawsuit-other-top-stories/

Former RLPA officials are now leading the fight for rugby players in an increasingly tense pay dispute with Rugby Australia, and time is running out for a deal.

Vultures spend half as long on carcasses at an open dump site than at dog-free enclosures, the scientists observed

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The fast-moving front is expected to last until early Tuesday morning.

Nationals MP David Littleproud has revealed his children have been threatened with violence in the past, as Australia grapples with the shocking alleged attack on Helen Haines this week.

With new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.

AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett says there is an "immediate" and "direct connection" between heated moments of political discourse and the number of threats reported against politicians.

The United States and Israel have drawn up plans to renew strikes against Iran, creating a sense of dread among war-weary residents.

Krissy Barrett echoed ASIO in saying that language and announcements from the nation’s leaders have an observable effect on the volume and nature of threats.

A university don has urged schools to protect children from cyberbullying, online blackmail, and other digital abuse at an event in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/protect-children-from-online-threats/

The campaign for Oyo APC governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, threatens to sue APM’s Bimbo Adekanmbi for defamation over corruption claims. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-apc-campaign-threatens-apm-gov-candidate-with-defamation-suit/

Gospel singer Tope Alabi has threatened to sue a Canada-based pastor over defamatory claims linking her to the death of fellow minister, Toluwanisings. Read More: https://punchng.com/tope-alabi-threatens-legal-action-over-toluwanisings-death-claims/

On Thursday, the DOJ filed a lawsuit to block Alaska from certifying its senate election results if Republican Dan S. Sullivan, the incumbent, doesn’t win.

If the MHA does not return to the May 22 agenda, we will be forced to hit the streets, agitate and prepare to go to jail for our legitimate demands within the Constitution, says co-chairperson Asgar Karbalai

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A memo from DNI director Jay Clayton said Iran is in the "advanced stages" of planning attacks against Americans.

In a memo sent Friday to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton said his teams "have received intelligence that Iran has substantially increased efforts to target U.S. personnel."

Experts call for higher government spending, tighter regulation of private players and measures to reduce out-of-pocket treatment costs

The Karnataka Rajya Shoshitara Seva Samiti has threatened to launch an indefinite hunger strike in front of the Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company (Gescom) office in Yadgir from October 26, demanding seven hours of uninterrupted power supply daily to agricultural pump sets

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/641063' alt=' Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024. (ph

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<p>WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has renewed his threat of military action against Iran, raising questions about public support for the war and <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2035790">Congress’s ability to restrain further escalation</a>.</p> <p>With <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2038966">midterm elections</a> approaching on November 3, polls s

Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon dismantled 80 ‘propaganda cells’ operating under new names at 30 universities.