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WASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's approval rating held near a career low as a broad swath of the US electorate saw their vote in Tuesday's congressional midterm elections as a way to oppose the Republican president, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday.

While U.S. President Donald Trump won't be on the ballot on Tuesday, he looms large in the midterm election.

Only 32 percent of voters approve of Trump's job performance in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.

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SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating came to 36.9...

The builder who started the project in Brisbane’s inner south went broke and defaulted on its mortgage four years ago.

The regulator says Tavneos was approved on the basis of manipulated study data. Should patients still have access to it?

October is when the real holiday shopping starts, and this month we tried new barrel jeans, Jellycat plushies, hairstyling appliances, kitchen accessories and more.

SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has slipped...

Pressure is mounting on Victoria's major parties to respond to community concern over data centres ahead of next month's state election.

Such complaints can be filed against public servants without prior approval under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 46 ...

The team's research plan calls for studying transplants for women without a uterus who wish to become pregnant and give birth.

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/

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

A day after Saudi Arabia and its two defence-pact partners sent senior officials to Tehran, sources say the clearest outcome is a promise to keep talking, not a deal to de-escalate on any front, including the Houthi attacks on Saudi cities. Officials from the three Makkah pact countries , Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, flew to Iran as part of a push for

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/

While claimants are up against it, a Wellington lawyer says GPs also face increasing pressure and have less time to help patients meet the increasingly rigourous requirements.

The National Universities Commission has approved 34 undergraduate courses for the new Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe, Lagos State. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-lagos-varsity-gets-nuc-approval-for-34-courses/

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Chaluvarayaswamy reviews progress of work under irrigation schemes

The Kolamarka Conservation Reserve in Gadchiroli district, known for its population of wild buffaloes, has been approved for declaration as a wildlife sanctuary

The government&rsquo;s proposed 50,000 baht subsidy to encourage up to one million households to install a solar power system will be presented to the cabinet on Tuesday for approval.

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With no assurances on resignation of the Vice-Chancellor and the Chief Proctor, two students are continuing their hunger strike

SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell to 35....

Telangana is seeking clearance from the upper riparian State for 152 metres FRL for the barrage to serve intended benefits

The event was being planned even though NZ First and Act were expressing opposition.

MIDBANK has received approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to establish MIDBANK Digital Finance for Small and Medium Enterprises, reflecting the bank’s strategy to expand its digital financial services and develop financing solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The move comes amid rapid developments in

Police say he is living here unlawfully and committed nine petrol thefts in nine months.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has granted JPMorgan an approval-in-principle to establish a merchant bank in Nigeria, a key step before a final licence is iss Read More: https://punchng.com/bank-licence-cbn-grants-jpmorgan-preliminary-approval/

Some AI agents are accessing bank accounts without users' approval, according to Axios, raising questions about the safeguards in place to protect sensitive information.

<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/oct/23/martin-rowson-cartoon-jackdaw-gasfield-andy-burnham-labour-climate-crisis">Continue reading...</a>

The Central Bank of Nigeria has granted JPMorgan an approval-in-principle to establish a merchant bank, paving the way for the US giant to expand in Nigeri Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-grants-jpmorgan-preliminary-approval-for-merchant-bank/

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 &mdash; Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng today called on the federal government to disclose how much the TuJu...

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 40 ...

The decision paves the way for the proposed Southern Link Inland Port to be built by Port Otago and Dynes Transport on Dukes Road.

<p>PM pledges commitment to address climate crisis, saying in Guardian article that his ‘determination is unwavering’ </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/22/net-zero-transition-britain-jackdaw-gasfield-jobs-energy-security-labour">Andy Burnham: We will make the net-zero transition work for Britain</a></p></li></ul><p>An

The announcements came as the Minister reviewed the progress of Metro construction and directed officials to accelerate work on the delayed Blue Line corridor connecting KR Puram with Hebbal and Kempegowda International Airport

President Trump continues his campaign stops in support of Republican candidates across the U.S. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has this and other stories.

Eight out of 10 Americans now rate the economy as fair or poor, one of several findings in a CNBC poll that show why Republican candidates face uphill battles.

MELAKA, Oct 22 &mdash; Candidates and political parties intending to use drones during the Melaka State Election campaig...

Tavneos was launched in Japan in 2022 after being approved by the ministry. Its package insert listed liver dysfunction as a serious side effect.

US federal judge blocked wall's construction on Texas-Mexico border amid an ongoing legal battle.

The Oscar-decorated studio is now behind the Gaza whistleblower doc

<p>Climate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield. Critics argue the move will put climate targets at risk, while failing to reduce energy bills and the cost of living crisis. But there could be a significant victory for green activists when it comes to the much larger Rosebank oilfield, with the

The African Action Congress has asked President Bola Tinubu to approve the use of the Presidential Villa for its campaign council inauguration for the 2027 Read More: https://punchng.com/sowores-aac-seeks-approval-to-inaugurate-campaign-council-in-aso-villa/

Plus, the big business of big scares.

Likely voters favored Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 percentage points in their congressional district, a New York Times/Siena poll found.

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The 737 Max 10, the largest model in the family, was set to start flying in 2020, but increased scrutiny and other safety issues delayed its certification.

<p>Decision has implications for household energy bills, the UK economy and the climate crisis</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/21/jackdaw-gasfield-in-north-sea-approved">UK approves Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea</a></p></li></ul><p></p><p>About four years and six energy secretaries after it was given the green light, t