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The vote comes against the backdrop of a series of drone attacks on merchant ships off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast in the past month.

Protesters are set to demand the resignation of India's election chief over a controversial revision of voter lists.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has developed a detailed framework for an electronic system aimed at tightening oversight of petroleum product distribution and curbing illegal practices, in coordination with the Ministries of Interior and Communications and Information Technology. The initiative forms part of the state’s efforts to advance di

Rallies across the country target living costs, investment in education and the wars in the Middle East.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The Supply (Budget) Bill 2027, which was passed at the policy stage following a two-week de...

Rising fertilizer and fuel costs, drought and low crop prices have pushed Kansas farms to the edge — scrambling farmers' loyalties in the Senate race between GOP Sen. Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton.

As Israel renews a ban on Al-Aqsa imam, Islamic Waqf officials warn of shrinking authority at Muslim holy site.

Alaska's U.S. Senate race is embroiled in an emotional fight over fish. Many in the state rely upon salmon to feed their families but those fish and others are increasingly hard to find.

Strengthening policing by arranging special deployment in sensitive and violence-prone areas, the district administration has appealed to the voters to exercise their franchise without fear

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/

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.

Warriors beat Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers power past Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers top Washington Wizards.

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/

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.

Visits by friends and loved ones to see Sir Ranulph Fiennes are still "really selective and quite tightly controlled", according to his stepson.

KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 28 — The Terengganu state government is conducting regular monitoring and improving manageme...

From a rebellion at OpenAI to building the Claude-maker, the new billionaires are betting their future on staying united

<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

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 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

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 victory rattled Brazilian markets and set up a fiscal test as he weighs costly campaign promises against pressure to rein in spending.

Machado's return to Venezuela after several failed attempts risks straining her ties with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.

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.

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.

The highly secretive four-day Plenum starts Monday in Beijing.

The fourth weekend in October means National Tight Ends Day, and the NFL's tight ends made sure to bring their best.

SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean banks are expected to maintain tight len...

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.

These were the updates on October 25, 2026, when the incumbent Lula beat his right-wing rival in a heated run-off.

The high stakes election will decide whether Brazil will move toward the right or retain a leftist government.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in a closely watched election.

<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

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/

Tens of thousands of supporters flooded the streets as the rivals wrapped up a bitter campaign.

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.

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

Authorities say they are determined to prevent another weekend of looting, burned cars and attacks on public buildings.

Nine months into a new funding system, most health regions have autonomy on day-to-day spending revoked

The GOP candidate Rick Jackson is a healthcare executive and billionaire.

The move was announced by Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican who faces a tough re-election fight amid rising prices.

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/

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

Gatherings banned and curfews extended as cities lock down in an effort to avert further unrest.

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 &ldquo;No ID, No Ads&rdquo; policy set to take effect in early November.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 &mdash; Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will conduct the next iteration of the National Risk Assessment...

Restrictions would apply to investments in areas including AI, hypersonic weapons and biotech

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.

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.

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.

Combined yellow-vest and student protest to go ahead in Paris on Saturday as Italy calls in soldiers to patrol Milan streets

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 leave US workers juggling multiple jobs as financial security becomes increasingly elusive.