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Alleging that party candidates continue to face obstruction during filing of nominations, they lodge complaint with State Election Commissioner seeking urgent intervention

A former lawmaker, Sam Onuigbo, has blamed the erosion of societal values for undermining Nigerian youths’ preparedness for leadership roles in the country Read More: https://punchng.com/erosion-of-values-undermining-youths-leadership-readiness-ex-lawmaker/

Officials say Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala sanctioned inquiry into award of ₹12-crore contract to private firm to construct modular toilets allegedly without inviting open tenders and thereby bypassing competitive bidding

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The spy agency on Friday reported to a parliamentary ...

He was former CPI(M) State committee member and CITU State secretary

Kim Aris tells NPR his mother sounds strong but is in pain. He says she is held at a residence in the capital.

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- After grabbing the lead at the halfway mark of the LP...

Police detained protesters during march to ECI HQ; Samyukt Kisan Morcha and ‘People Against SIR’ platform are protesting nationwide; various trade unions and civil society organisations have pledged support to the farmers’ march

The family of the late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has announced the burial arrangements for the centenarian who died at the age of 100. Read More: https://punchng.com/afenifere-leader-fasoranti-for-burial-december-17/

<p>Officials will call on UK to ‘step up’ financial support at Brussels summit – with post-Brexit issues also on agenda</p><p>EU leaders will press Andy Burnham at a summit in Brussels to contribute more to Ukraine’s defence effort in 2027.</p><p>EU officials argue that the UK, Canada and Japan should do more to support Ukraine, but entreaties to these G7 co

<p>In today’s newsletter: ​Born from the fury surrounding the deadly Novi Sad station collapse, Serbia’s Student List has taken its protests all the way to the elections in an unprecedented grassroots campaign</p><p></p><p>Good morning. As waves of youth-led protests swell across Europe, prompted by the cost of living, unaffordable housing and education stan

Officers from the Khadebazar police station took them into custody in connection with a case filed in January 2025

Smith & Nephew was in talks to combine with J&J’s orthopaedics unit but refused to agree to former CEO leading combined business

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The UN was founded in 1945 on the belief that countries emerging from an apocalyptic global conflict could rebuild and find common ground. Eight decades later, that principle remains important, but as wars multiply and alliances shift, there are growing questions about the organisation’s ability to meet the demands of a fragile world. With its leadership mod

Five-term Capricornia MP Michelle Landry will not contest the next election.

A PDP chieftain, Alhaji Fasiu Bakene, has expressed confidence that Ladi Adebutu’s name will be restored to INEC’s list for the 2027 Ogun governorship poll Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-pdp-leader-confident-adebutu-will-make-ballot/

UK Conservative Party MP says the party does not condone former member's conduct, revealed in Al Jazeera investigation.

An opinion on using the Mo Ibrahim Prize for African Leadership as a benchmark to assess the Tinubu administration’s performance and future possibilities. Read More: https://punchng.com/benchmarking-tinubu-administration-and-its-leadership-possibilities/

MP’s move stems from differing in opinion on withdrawal of Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly from Stormont Executive

Gonzalez’s Citizen Revolution Movement has denounced the arrest as politically motivated, calling for her release.

A former NZSAS commander questions the NZDF's ability to fight as Ron Mark demands change.

Political observers expect gradual renewal rather than an overhaul when PAP cadres elect their central executive committee on Sunday, with a mix of experience and fresh faces.

The late entry drafts on the Middle East nation’s mediation efforts as no other candidate has emerged as the favorite.

Pro-independence leaders have boycotted the signing of a strategic partnership deal on critical raw materials between the European US and the French Pacific territory.

The departure comes amid turmoil in Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again movement.

In her latest documentary, ‘Miss Representation: Rise Up,’ the filmmaker and First Partner of California argues that tech platforms and AI tools have been weaponized to silence women’s voices.

Governor flags drug menace; Venkaiah Naidu says programme promotes brotherhood beyond caste, religion and politics

As a precautionary measure, the police officials have kept YSRCP district president Kakani Govardhan Reddy, city in-charge Parvathareddy Chandrashekhar Reddy and leader Nallapareddy Prasanna Kumar Reddy under house arrest

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will participate in the valedictory ceremony on Sunday

A car and two motorcycles were reportedly damaged, while another car was set ablaze in Nandalur mandal of Rajampeta constituency; Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy, former Deputy Chief Minister S.B. Amzath Basha, district party president P. Ravindranath Reddy and former Mayor Paka Suresh taken into custody as a preventive measure

The grandson of convicted Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie says he reported his grandmother to authorities for forcing his younger siblings to starve. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-kenyan-cult-leaders-grandson-reported-grandmother-for-starving-siblings/

The legal notice follows a case registered against Sreena Devi Kunjamma based on a complaint lodged by K.P. Udayabhanu, alleging that she attempted to tarnish his public image and personal life through social media.

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British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby campaigns in Vancouver and Richmond Thursday after wrapping his swing through the vote-rich city of Surrey with a rally.

He challenges a Single Judge order that had earlier this month directed the registration of an FIR against him, his daughter T. Veena and son-in-law P.A. Mohamed Riyas

Jason Zadrozny was found guilty of defrauding the county council out of thousands of pounds.

Nationals MP Michelle Landry is expected to announce on Friday that she will retire from federal politics at the next election.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai , has paid tribute after the death of Maj Gen Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Mheiri. Sheikh Mohammed described Maj Gen Al Mheiri as “a loyal man” and praised his 50 years of service to the nation. “One of the dedicated leaders of Dubai Police and one of the most faithful who devoted his career to the Al Mak

Firebrand student leader has become face of the youth protest movement taking on Modi's Hindu majoritarian government.

Anger over housing, wages and public services tests European governments facing debt pressures and looming elections.

A probe into trespass and disobedience of a government order transferred from local police stations to the Crime Branch

The INDIA bloc leaders were to brainstorm on charting out the roadmap of protests, review the preparations for the November 1 rally and discuss ways to corner the government over the 'vote chori' issue

After spending seven days in jail, Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been released following an order by a Special Executive Magistrate court in Delhi. The two leaders were detained after the October 13 protest at Jantar Mantar and had been held in judicial custody while police sought preventive action against them. The court e

APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, clarifies confusion over the party’s youth campaign leadership, stating his elevation to director was reversed. Read More: https://punchng.com/dayo-israel-clarifies-confusion-over-apc-youth-campaign-leadership/

A YSRCP candidate’s motorcycle is allegedly set on fire in Thottambedu mandal of Tirupati district

Parappil Balakrishnan, the accused, had previously contested as a BJP candidate in local body elections

The two Cockroach Janta Party leaders were released after pledging not to call for protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar amid demonstrations demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. DW has more.

Israel's security doctrine now rests on three pillars: breaking Iran, holding buffer zones beyond its borders and using force to deter enemies.

Mike Newman was questioned over his spending habits during his 28-month stint as a senior trade commissioner in Japan, with one executive rejecting a $211 bill for lunch.

The Destiny Church leader took to social media saying he had flown to Brisbane for a church conference and was detained by the border force.

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean lead...

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A day earlier, he had pleaded not guilty in Auckland to inciting racial disharmony.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pressed Northern Ireland ministers to agree a devolved budget, insisting the onus cannot always be on the UK government to resolve Stormont's financial problems.

Das and Ranka were released after the expiry of judicial custody in connection with the October 14 protest at Jantar Mantar.

AI was used to pinpoint two vulnerabilities in the PHP language, used by about 70 percent of websites.

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean lead...