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Donald Trump’s party targets opponents over mega-donor Reid Hoffman’s support for midterms campaign

An FIR had been registered against him for his alleged derogatory YouTube video against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Minister Aadhav Arjuna

President Donald Trump banned MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House in September, only to have a judge he appointed order their return.

It is seeking photo or video evidence of potentially non-compliant behaviour.

The CBN has called for stronger collaboration among banks, telcos, and law enforcement to combat financial fraud, warning that criminals exploit informatio Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-seeks-banks-telcos-collaboration-against-financial-fraud/

Arab parties are eyeing a record number of Knesset seats and potential kingmaker role after a surge in Palestinian Israeli votes

Rajya Sabha member Vikramjit Singh Sahney says Prime Minister Narendra Modi deserves the Bharat Ratna for his dedication and service to nation

Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh Elhefny discussed opportunities for Japanese companies to participate in the development of Egyptian airports, including a programme to offer several airports to the private sector for management, operation, and development, in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The discussions took place du

One year after Tanzania's deadly post-election violence, families are still seeking answers. A government inquiry recorded 518 deaths. DW research has documented apparent use of excessive force by security forces.

President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve external loans of $20.52bn and €1.045bn for the 2026–2027 borrowing plan. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-seeks-reps-nod-for-20-52bn-e1-045bn-external-loans/

The Chief Minister seeks continued NDRF support and an early Central team to assess damage to crops, houses, roads and power infrastructure; over 28,000 people evacuated

Article 342A specifically identifies SEBCs; over ₹11,000 crore has been budgeted for Census 2027, but a drop-down menu is lacking, counsel for the petitioner, the OBC Federation of India, says

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<p>WASHINGTON: Mosques in Houston are doubling as voter registration centres ahead of the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2038966">Nov 3 midterms</a>, and local Muslim leaders say they are helping sign up around 1,000 voters a week.</p> <p>The drive in Texas’s metropolis follows the Republican-majority State Board of Education’s approval of a new <a rel="

Canadians widely approve of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s move to seek closer ties with Europe amid an unpredictable trading relationship with the United States, a new Canada Pulse Insights polls reveals. Seventy-three per cent believe Carney is on the right track in seeking a closer economic and security alliance with the European Union, with 27 […]

<p>WASHINGTON: Mosques in Houston are doubling as voter registration centres ahead of the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2038966">Nov 3 midterms</a>, and local Muslim leaders say they are helping sign up around 1,000 voters a week.</p> <p>The drive in Texas’s metropolis follows the Republican-majority State Board of Education’s approval of a new <a rel="

Among other things, he ridiculed the Congress for doubting the credibility of EVMs, pointing out that ballot papers were used in the Council elections

He also challenged his arrest, alleging non-compliance with mandatory arrest procedures

The ship left Northern Ireland in October 2024 after a four-month delay due to repair works, but passengers are now stranded as the company ran out of money.

Social media influencers are telling peptide users they can get free syringes at drug harm-minimisation programs.

<p>Mair Godley claims Essex councillor Carl Johnson told her she was ‘facilitating the invasion’ by giving language lessons</p><p>A 78-year-old volunteer has claimed a Reform UK councillor accused her of “facilitating the invasion” and being akin to a Nazi collaborator during the second world war because she has helped asylum seekers learn English.</p><p>Mai

In a letter to Mr. Gandhi, CTI chairman Brijesh Goyal said representatives of 20 markets wanted to explain how the proposed rally could disrupt business ahead of Deepavali

16-18 Merrion Road and 2 Ballsbridge Avenue are generating €265,090 in annual rental income

Three Herbert Road mews houses are substantially complete and have five parking spaces

KUCHING, Oct 28 &mdash; A total of 7,469 police officers and personnel will be deployed to maintain public order and sec...

It's been nine months since Veterans Affairs nurse Alex Pretti was shot by federal agents in Minnesota, and his parents are calling on the government for answers.

KUCHING, Oct 28 &mdash; The Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MOTS) has written to airlines and express bus operators to ex...

Police found the woman while investigating a car-train crash near Paengaroa.

The House of Representatives has called for a regulatory framework for the importation of electric and CNG vehicles to link incentives with local investmen Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seek-regulation-for-electric-cng-vehicles-importation/

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has raised an alarm over a surge in kidnappings, urging Governor Abdullahi Sule to boost security surveillance. Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapping-surge-nasarawa-assembly-seeks-surveillance-boost/

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has asked the state House of Assembly to approve the reappointment of three commissioners and 10 special advisers. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanji-seeks-assemblys-nod-for-three-commissioners-10-advisers/

Garry Hazelton's body was found at his Hoeroa St home on October 7.

Gardaí investigating alleged suspicious transactions comprising substantial international transfers of funds

Egypt is seeking to expand its exports to African markets by diversifying destinations, strengthening commercial partnerships and improving access for Egyptian products, Industry Minister Khaled Hashem said. Speaking at “Scaling Egypt’s Industrial Champions” forum organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham Egypt) in cooperation with the A

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/

Legal row relates to monies lodged to court in battle for Lord of Dance star’s Co Cork mansion

The Presidency has called on the organised private sector to help fund the proposed state police system, as 24 states approve the required constitutional a Read More: https://punchng.com/presidency-seeks-private-sector-funding-for-proposed-state-police/

Dubai has approved a plan to transform 48 urban centres, which is expected to boost property values in the areas by Dh20 billion ($5.45 billion) by 2040. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, chaired a meeting of the Executive Council of Dubai on Tuesday, which approved three policies. The council a

Private-equity-backed ‘no-frills’ fitness clubs previously considered expansion into Ireland but pulled back after Brexit vote

The European Union wants to give its border agency greater powers, including handling deportations.

President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve the issuance of promissory notes worth N269.45bn to settle outstanding FG debts. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-seeks-reps-approval-to-settle-n269-45bn-fg-debts/

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to suspend proposed fee hikes in public tertiary institutions amid concerns over education ac Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seek-suspension-of-fee-hikes-in-public-institutions/

The agency had issued a notice to the civic body under the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, seeking details of the steps taken to rejuvenate the water body.

Writes to RDPR Minister, seeks priority for Bedarapur and Venkataiahna Chathra

Rajan J. Pallan calls for streamlined, time-bound clearances to bring elephants from other States while ensuring animal welfare and safety

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the Federal Government’s 2026–2027 Supplementary External Borrowing Plan, involving $20.52bn and €1.05bn, to finance infrastructure and development projects across the country. The request, which was transmitted to the National Assembly, was read by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, d

The House of Representatives has called for a regulatory framework for electric vehicle and CNG imports to link government incentives with local investment Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seek-regulatory-framework-for-electric-vehicle-cng-imports/

The BRICS Parliamentary Forum supported a comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council

Three people have died amid a major Central Railway disruption in Mumbai caused by a fire that damaged signalling equipment on October 26

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has asked the State House of Assembly to approve the reappointment of three commissioners and 10 special advisers. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanji-seeks-assemblys-approval-for-three-commissioners-10-special-advisers/

The petitions argued that government orders had imposed a “sectarian prayer to particular goddesses of one particular religion as the National Song” which violated fundamental rights of religion and attracted the criminal law

One of Japan's largest labor union groups plans to seek increases in line with this year's target, signaling sustained pressure for higher salaries.