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<p>Some protesters clashed with police in Paris and Lyon on Thursday during largely peaceful nationwide demonstrations and a one-day strike by some public sector workers in a renewed challenge to President Emmanuel Macron.</p> <p>The protests were attended by several high-profile politicians, including presidential candidates Jean-Luc Melenchon and Raphael G

The Federal Government has launched a new framework to coordinate conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and national security efforts across all institutions Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-framework-to-strengthen-peacebuilding/

1.5 crore (58.55%) voters exercised their franchise in 30,994 polling stations by 3 p.m; stray incidents reported in Kadapa, Chittoor and some other districts

The Polavaram district witnessed 63 % polling; Polavaram project displaced families thronged to cast their vote; Polling was held in 43 government buildings instead of designated polling stations due to rain in West Godavari; Polling will held in one ZPTC and 18 MPTCs in East Godavari on Friday.

Voters exercise their franchise at 724 polling stations in Guntur district; 576 polling booths set up in Palnadu district; voter turnout crosses 66% in Bapatla

Mojtaba Khamenei’s consultations suggest a new system of decision-making is taking shape.

First lady Melania Trump expressed hope that a humanitarian ceasefire around a city in Ukraine would inspire progress toward a “more enduring” peace, as she hosted representatives from Russia and Ukraine at the White House on Thursday.

Vlaams minister van zeevisserij, Hilde Crevits, is niet te spreken over de actie van Greenpeace afgelopen weekend. De milieu-organisatie dumpte zware stenen voor de oostkust van Engeland, een plaats waar ook Belgische vissers vaak komen. Crevits noemt de actie levensgevaarlijk en benadrukt dat de vissers legaal te werk gaan. Greenpeace verdedigt de actie en

Oil prices slumped, along with the US dollar and stocks of some chipmakers, but a selective rally in equities supported gains in Asian markets, after the US Democratic party's stunning midterm electoral gains raised hopes for progress towards ending the Iran war. While the US currency continued to weaken against major peers and American treasuries advanced,

Almost three-quarters of Britons believe the US to be a serious threat to global peace - more than double the figure from two years ago - according to a new survey.

The stock market skyrocketed after a decisive sweep for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections, a move that Trump's reaction added to.

US vice-president JD Vance blames Republicans’ midterm defeat on anger over Iran war

De Oostendse visser Johan Hennaert reageert fel op de actie van milieuorganisatie Greenpeace vorig weekend. Greenpeace dumpte toen blokken graniet in de zuidelijke Noordzee, een plaats waar ook heel wat Belgische vissers gebruik van maken. Greenpeace wil naar eigen zeggen de zeebodem en vissen beschermen. Hennaert noemt de actie levensgevaarlijk en onverantw

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<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated that Pakistan was continuing its efforts for the restoration of peace in the Middle East amid escalating global fuel prices.</p> <p>The premier made the remarks while addressing a meeting of the federal cabinet. In his address, he noted that global oil prices had “skyrocketed” due to the instability in

The Oyo State Police Command has brokered peace between the family and associates of the late singer, Toluwanisings, over his burial arrangements. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-police-broker-peace-over-late-toluwanisings-burial/

It won’t succeed if Putin thinks stalling is better for his health than a ceasefire.

The family of late gospel singer Toluwanisings, including his wife and father, have signed a peace undertaking brokered by the Oyo State Police Command. Read More: https://punchng.com/toluwanisings-wife-father-others-sign-peace-undertaking/

Miljöorganisationen Greenpeace har med hjälp av spårsändare följt virke från vad man hävdar är skyddsvärda skogar i norra Sverige till sågverk som levererar virke till Ikeas produktion av hyllsystem. Ikea anser däremot att skogen avverkats på ett ansvarsfullt sätt.

Russia confirmed Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week and signaled a possible Trump-Putin-Xi summit, raising questions over Kyiv's role in negotiations.

A northern elders group has commended APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, for ensuring a peaceful and credible Zamfara North rerun primary. Read More: https://punchng.com/northern-elders-group-hails-apc-chairman-over-peaceful-zamfara-rerun-primary/

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he sees no sign Russia is serious about negotiating a ceasefire. He and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy say Europe must help shape any lasting peace in Ukraine.

<p>Western officials say possible Anglo-French force would also not rely on US systems or technology such as Starlink</p><p>British troops and their European allies would be allowed to fire back if attacked by Russians when potentially stationed as peacekeepers in Ukraine after a ceasefire, western officials said.</p><p>The Anglo-French led stabilisation for

KYIV, Nov 3 &mdash; Ukraine said Monday that Russian strikes on a school distributing humanitarian aid killed at least 2...

Western officials stress that any force sent to Ukraine would not take part in any offensive operations.

At least 24 people were killed in Russian strikes on a school distributing humanitarian aid in southern Ukraine, following the expiry of a local ceasefire.

The UN has begun shutting down its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate, bringing 35 years of operations in the Moroccan territory to an end. November ⁠1 marked the ‌start of the “liquidation phase” of Minurso, with assets being transported back ​to troop-contributing countries, UN Secretary General An

Zelenskyy says 'vile' attack in Zaporizhzhia is further proof that Russia does not want any ‌kind of de-escalation.

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Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani has appointed Druze activist and media personality Mozna Alatrash as an adviser for peace affairs. The appointment from the Druze minority hints at an effort to include the sect amid tension with Syria's central government . Ms Alatrash is from a prominent Druze family. Her new role was announced on Monday by state n

Greenpeace says it has formed an underwater barrier with boulders in the North Sea to prevent "destructive fishing" in an area created to protect porpoises.

Iliana Yotova won the presidential election in Bulgaria, promising to be a "president of peace." But the campaign showed how divided Bulgarians are about the war in Ukraine and drone attacks in the Black Sea.

A member of the House of Representatives, Jafar Chiroma, has commended the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, for his contributions to national unity, religious harmony and peaceful coexistence as the monarch marks 20 years on the throne. Read More: https://punchng.com/20th-anniversary-rep-hails-sultans-peace-efforts/

Oil fell Monday, amid news that both the U.S. and Iran are pursuing diplomacy amid ongoing Mideast tensions

President Trump said on the eve of U.S. elections that a deal with Iran "could happen," but after new U.S. strikes, Tehran called America's response to the latest proposal "not convincing."

Decades after Project Coast, South Africa has rebuilt its biosecurity around peace. But new global threats demand stronger national and regional governance.

The U.N.'s long-running peacekeeping mission for the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years. Once ruled by Spain, it is claimed by both Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front.

Oil prices sank as renewed diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran eased concerns over Middle East oil supplies and fears of escalation following the U.S. midterm elections.

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Nov 1 (Reuters) - The 35-year-old UN peacekeeping mission in the Western Sahara region will come to an end after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate, the UN chief said on Sunday.

The remarks come as reports suggest that both sides are gearing up for additional military strikes after the U.S. midterm elections.

Contacts between Iran and the United States to end their eight-month war are continuing, Tehran has said, after days of Iranian talks with Qatari mediators ended with altered proposals but no breakthrough.

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday offered prayers for the country’s prosperity. Tinubu prayed during a dinner with governors and senior government officials accompanying him on his lesser pilgrimage to Makkah. He also received tributes from members of his delegation who described the trip as a moment of collective supplication ahead of the 2027 elections. “May

The mission, known as MINURSO, has been in place in the disputed region since a ceasefire in 1991.

Following the news that “Criminal Minds: Evolution” has been canceled at Paramount+, stars A.J. Cook, Paget Brewster, Kirsten Vangsness and more are looking back on the crime drama’s 20 Season run. The announcement seems to have come at the perfect time to mourn a TV show, as Cook chose to mark the end of this […]

Thousands joined largely orderly demonstrations earlier in the day, before violence erupted in Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg.

Polling held in 12 urban local bodies across the three districts, covering four in Chittoor, Madanapalle and Punganur municipalities in Annamayya, and six in Sri Sathya Sai district

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Polling across 13 municipal corporations and 79 municipalities and nagar panchayats ends amid sporadic violence. The SEC puts the overall polling percentage at 48.03 by 3 p.m., reports 275 FIRs in connection with 40 incidents and says repolling, if required, will be held on November 2

Ocalan has been imprisoned in a penitentiary on the island of Imrali in the Marmara Sea, since he was captured in 1999.

RAUB, Nov 1 &mdash; Malaysia&rsquo;s 12th-place ranking among 163 countries in the 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI) reflect...

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

Officials overseeing the polling said residents of neighbouring habitations accounted for most of the early turnout, while voters from apartment complexes in the vicinity were yet to turn up in significant numbers

Voters turned up in large numbers at polling stations in Chittoor, showing keen interest in choosing their municipal representatives. In Annamayya district, the response was moderate, while polling centres in Sri Sathya Sai district witnessed a relatively slow flow of voters