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Netanyahu fights to stay in power after tight election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scrambling to hold on to power after a tight Israeli election delivered no clear winner, leaving both his bloc and his Read More: https://punchng.com/netanyahu-fights-to-stay-in-power-after-tight-election/
China adopts measures to tighten discipline in Communist Party
The fifth plenum of the Central Committee, led by President Xi Jinping, adopted a decision on "advancing full and rigorous governance of the party", which includes reducing corruption among cadres, state news agency Xinhua said.
Stephen Curry, Warriors hold nerve to beat Timberwolves in tight NBA battle
Warriors beat Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers power past Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers top Washington Wizards.
Tech leaders urge resilience as funding tightens
At the 2026 Moonshot Conference, African tech leaders urged resilience and homegrown capital as venture funding tightens and early-stage deals contract. Read More: https://punchng.com/tech-leaders-urge-resilience-as-funding-tightens/
'What we need is time': National list candidate Nancy Lu eyes party votes to retain seat in tight race
National's highest-ranked Asian candidate on the party list demands an apology from NZ First leader Winston Peters for 'racist' remarks made to Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan in a parliamentary debate in July.
MOTC seeks tighter drug driving laws
Visits to see Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'selective and tightly controlled', says stepson
Visits by friends and loved ones to see Sir Ranulph Fiennes are still "really selective and quite tightly controlled", according to his stepson.
Terengganu MB pledges tighter oversight after 20 state firms record RM24m losses
KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 28 — The Terengganu state government is conducting regular monitoring and improving manageme...
Anthropic’s seven founders tighten grip ahead of blockbuster IPO
From a rebellion at OpenAI to building the Claude-maker, the new billionaires are betting their future on staying united
Netanyahu and rival each claim mandate after tight Israel election
<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot each vowed on Wednesday to form a government after both came up short in the first election since the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1779807">events</a> of October 7, 2023.</p> <p>Voters turned out Tuesday in the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2040163">highest numbers</a> in decades
White House Has Tight Grip Over FBI in Pursuing Trump Targets, Agent Says
In court testimony, the agent outlined the willingness of Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, to take orders from President Trump to investigate his perceived enemies.
Barry Keoghan Undergoes Skin-Tightening Cosmetic Treatment in Video Posted Months After He Called Out Online Abuse Over ‘How I Look’
Barry Keoghan is making headlines for appearing in a new social media video shared by U.K. celebrity facial expert and Dermaspa founder Nilam Holmes, who posted a behind-the-scenes look at the Oscar nominee’s Xerf treatment. Per Dermaspa’s website, Xerf forgoes injections and uses radio-frequency technology to tighten the skin and renew collagen. The treatme
Israel's voter turnout soars as Netanyahu faces a tight election
Israelis voted in their highest numbers in over two decades in a tense national election to decide whether to stick with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition.
Lula’s election win leaves Brazil facing a fiscal tightrope
Lula’s election victory rattled Brazilian markets and set up a fiscal test as he weighs costly campaign promises against pressure to rein in spending.
Now home, Venezuela opposition leader Machado walks tightrope with supporters and Trump
Machado's return to Venezuela after several failed attempts risks straining her ties with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.
Rodgers touts full week of international games, jabs at 'tight' NFL owners
Aaron Rodgers advocated for the NFL to schedule a full week of international games and also jabbed at owners, hinting that they pay lip service to player safety.
Personal Attacks Intensify Amid Tight Midterm Races
While voters worry about the economy, some races in key battleground states are focusing on personal attacks. It comes as President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama hit the campaign trail to rally their parties while trading jabs. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.
China's big political meeting could see Xi 'tighten discipline' in party
The highly secretive four-day Plenum starts Monday in Beijing.
Stars show out on National Tight Ends Day
The fourth weekend in October means National Tight Ends Day, and the NFL's tight ends made sure to bring their best.
Banks expected to maintain tight lending standards in Q4: BOK survey
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean banks are expected to maintain tight len...
Recap: Fiji push Australia to limit in tight tussle
The Fiji Bati almost pulled off a stunning upset against the Kangaroos at the Rugby League World Cup, going down 36-22 in a torrid match.
Brazil election results 2026 updates: Lula beats Bolsonaro in tight race
These were the updates on October 25, 2026, when the incumbent Lula beat his right-wing rival in a heated run-off.
Brazil votes in tight runoff between leftist Lula and right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro
The high stakes election will decide whether Brazil will move toward the right or retain a leftist government.
Brazil 2026 election live: Lula and Bolsonaro in tight race
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in a closely watched election.
Stakeholders see monetary tightening tomorrow
<p>KARACHI: Amid inflationary pressure from costly oil imports linked to the Middle East conflict, economic stakeholders have called for a 50- to 100-basis-point hike in interest rates to curb inflation.</p> <p>The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, while the financial market is filled with speculation. H
Reps move to tighten rules on sale of federal assets
The House of Representatives is considering a bill to establish a National Public Assets Management Commission to oversee the sale of federal assets. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-move-to-tighten-rules-on-sale-of-federal-assets/
Thousands rally for Lula and Bolsonaro on eve of tight Brazil vote
Tens of thousands of supporters flooded the streets as the rivals wrapped up a bitter campaign.
Republican billionaire Rick Jackson is walking a Trump tightrope in his quest to lead Georgia
Jackson's path differs from Donald Trump's, and the 72-year-old healthcare magnate and investor brings a vastly different persona to his first campaign. Unlike Trump, who was born to wealth, Jackson spent his early years bouncing through foster homes before launching his first company as a young man.
American embassies tighten security as Iran threat warnings intensify ahead of U.S. midterm elections
A memo from DNI director Jay Clayton said Iran is in the "advanced stages" of planning attacks against Americans.
France protests updates: 135 arrested as marches held under tight security
Authorities say they are determined to prevent another weekend of looting, burned cars and attacks on public buildings.
Tighter oversight of health service spending likely to stoke simmering tensions
Nine months into a new funding system, most health regions have autonomy on day-to-day spending revoked
In tight race for Ga. gov, Keisha Lance Bottoms has been outspent but still confident
The GOP candidate Rick Jackson is a healthcare executive and billionaire.
Ahead of Tight Race, Trump Swaps Tariffs on Some Canadian Goods
The move was announced by Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican who faces a tough re-election fight amid rising prices.
FG orders tighter Ebola screening at Nigeria’s entry points
The Federal Government has ordered stricter enforcement of Ebola screening protocols at all points of entry into Nigeria to prevent cross-border transmissi Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-orders-tighter-ebola-screening-at-nigerias-entry-points/
UK power supply forecasts warn of 'tight winter days' as costs soar
The UK’s power supply could have “some tight days” in December and January, despite energy prices more than doubling, one of the country’s energy operators said on Friday. At the same time, a last-minute deal with a Belgian interconnector firm would provide for an additional five per cent of forecast demand, maintaining gas import capacity and allowing more
France tightens security in anticipation of weekend protests
Gatherings banned and curfews extended as cities lock down in an effort to avert further unrest.
Advertiser checks tightened to curb online scams
The Thai government is stepping up efforts to combat online scams by working with Meta to tighten identity verification requirements for advertisers on social media platforms, with a “No ID, No Ads” policy set to take effect in early November.
Tighter rules for Malaysian dealers, agents, and accountants? BNM to review money laundering risks next year
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will conduct the next iteration of the National Risk Assessment...
US Treasury proposes tighter rules on investing in sensitive Chinese tech
Restrictions would apply to investments in areas including AI, hypersonic weapons and biotech
Iowa State Rep. J.D. Scholten on tight Senate race between Hinson, Turek
President Trump is campaigning in Sioux City, Iowa, on Thursday to try to drum up support for Republican Ashley Hinson in her Senate race against Democrat Josh Turek. J.D. Scholten, a campaign surrogate for Turek, joins CBS News to discuss the race.
He did the numbers for Kennett and Andrews. He says it’s time for ‘belt tightening’
The auditor who helped repair Victoria’s finances under Jeff Kennett and costed Daniel Andrews’ promises has warned the major parties to slow spending on election sweeteners.
Why managing fiscal is a tightrope for State governments
Most State government expenditure is on social sectors, such as health and education, and economic sectors, such as agriculture and irrigation. In Kerala, such spending has driven social progress since the 1960s. The gap between expenditure and receipts is usually financed through market borrowings.
Committee seeks to tighten labeling for kids’ food
Macron tightens curbs on protests and accuses far left of ‘seditious acts’
Combined yellow-vest and student protest to go ahead in Paris on Saturday as Italy calls in soldiers to patrol Milan streets
Winter energy supply secure but possible 'tight days' for electricity - grid operators
Britain's energy supplies are secure for winter, national grid operators have said, despite expected higher gas demand at peak times and possible "tight days" for electricity.
Rising costs and tight budgets strain Americans ahead of midterm elections
Rising costs leave US workers juggling multiple jobs as financial security becomes increasingly elusive.
(3rd LD) BOK holds rate at 3 pct after 2 straight hikes, signals continued tightening
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK) kept its benchmark interest r...
New PS5 Update Is Out Now, And Sony May Be Tightening Security Before GTA 6
Another day, another PS5 update, as Sony tweaks its system with another minor upgrade. It looks like business as usual for PS5 Update Version: 26.07-14.20.00, with Sony focusing on overall usage and message readability, but there are murmurs that the patch could also be quietly plugging a few jailbreak holes. First, the actual update. "We've improved th
KLIA deploys K9 sniffer dog units to tighten airport security and curb smuggling
SEPANG, Oct 21 — Trained sniffer dog units will begin patrolling passenger terminals and restricted baggage zones...
China Moves to Tighten Its Grip Over Exports of Top A.I. Models
Dussehra 2026: Traffic curbs in Dwarka, security tightened in Delhi-NCR and more
As per the Delhi Traffic Police advisory, restrictions may be imposed on six roads in Dwarka
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