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US President Donald Trump said he would soon decide whether to resume the war with Iran or pursue an agreement after meeting his national security advisers. Concerns in the region had been high that US military operations against Iran would be renewed before Tuesday's midterm elections. The subsequent Republican losses and acknowledgement that the effects of

Public Accounts Committee to seek further details on any links between broadcaster performance and financing

The Nigerian Senate has begun scrutinising President Bola Tinubu’s N10.79tn ($7.7bn) foreign loan request to help finance the 2026 budget deficit. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-considers-tinubus-n10-79tn-foreign-loan-request/

<p>Minister hints at restriction on selling technology ‘to certain users’ amid worries over surreptitious filming of women</p><p></p><p>The government is considering placing restrictions on smart glasses amid concerns the technology is being used to surreptitiously film women, a minister has said.</p><p>Speaking in the House of Commons, the safeguarding mini

"At least two" other companies have also pitched themselves as the studio's possible new owners.

Party TD James Geoghegan proposes citizens’ assembly on technology’s trade-offs

Saskatchewan's government is considering new, hospitality sector-specific legislation to combat human trafficking at hotels, motels and short-term rentals.

Josh Addo-Carr fronts the Parramatta Eels board after his B sample returned a negative result.

The immediate past National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has declared his readiness to align with President Bola Tinubu or former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election, while ruling out support for the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi. Abure, however, said his decision to supp

Iran is considering its response to a letter from US Vice President JD Vance as diplomatic efforts to end the eight-month war gather pace, with Iranian negotiators holding talks with Qatari mediators in Doha. Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, said he received and studied the letter but had yet to respond, describing a marked change in Washington's tone t

Syria is considering joining the Mecca Defence Alliance, a NATO-style security pact linking Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Saturday, si...

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Under the program, a fixed amount is expected to be given to people in work who earn ¥1.19 million or less annually.

A judge is considering whether to remove New York Attorney General Letitia James from the investigation into an alleged sexual assault at a Cornell University frat house. The judge questioned why all of the defendants did not file the petition, with lawyers for Gillio Lopes saying they are confident the other six will join.

Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was the second general under Hegseth to be removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Move could generate savings of €90m to the exchequer if repayment go ahead over next two years

The treasurer is considering large cuts to infrastructure projects ahead of an expected interest rates hike.

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Commissioner Stuart Wood may deliver early findings after hearing evidence police failed to intervene in union blockades on major taxpayer-funded projects.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 &mdash; The National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) will discuss with the Home Ministry (KDN) a proposal...

Current regulations limit the use of such seats to children who have not yet entered elementary school.

The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to empower the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria to award PhDs in clinical medicine. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-considers-allowing-medical-college-to-award-phds/

The Federal Government is considering legislation to protect Nigeria’s economic reforms from reversal by successive administrations, says Finance Minister. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-considers-law-to-prevent-reversal-of-economic-reforms-2/

Malaysia has barred civil servants from using Waze for official duties over its links to Israel.

Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.

A Destiny youth leader was jailed for more than six years in March 2025.

The government is looking at whether spending on areas like AI, satellites and infrastructure could be classified as defense-related costs.

As councillors prepare to banish the vehicles, views in Central Park are divided over the 160-year-old tradition.

The carmaker, which is controlled by Elon Musk and is considering merging with another of his companies, SpaceX, spent heavily on artificial intelligence and other new technologies.

Mark Allen says that retiring from snooker is "something I have been contemplating for a while" following his 4-2 loss to Jordan Brown in the Northern Ireland Open.