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NDRF 10th Battalion Commandant says teams are positioned in vulnerable districts to undertake rescue, evacuation and relief operations

Chairing a review meet, the Chief Minister instructs district collectors to stay alert to meet any contingency, keeping in view the likelihood of heavy rains and gales; says impact of the cyclone on the Andhra Pradesh coast is likely to be relatively limited

El intendente Guillermo Montenegro respaldó públicamente la acción del personal municipal

The United Kingdom Government has launched a new knife crime prevention campaign in parts of London. This is as it warns offenders of increased police operations involving metal detection, live facial recognition technology and additional patrols. The campaign, tagged ‘No Place for Knives’, was launched on Monday, November 2, 2026, in Westminster and Croydon

The Bapatla District Collector directed all departments to remain alert and coordinate their response to the impending weather conditions

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As the United States government urges leading artificial intelligence companies to embrace self-regulation to ensure AI safety, the PUNCH Media Foundation is set to organise a PUNCH webinar series on AI, misinformation, and Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The initiative aims to promote responsible AI usage in the 2027 general elections and safeguard electo

Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God has talked down accusations directed at him of purportedly carrying a placard in a prayer walk during the time of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration. The Presidential Campaign Council of the opposition party — the African Democratic Congress — has challenged the All Progressives Co

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council has challenged the All Progressives Congress to account for President Bola Tinubu’s failure to fulfil his 2023 campaign promise on electricity, insisting that no amount of political explanations can erase his commitment to Nigerians. The opposition party recalled that the president had made an une

The Nigeria Customs Service is partnering with the EFCC, NDLEA and others to improve intelligence sharing and tackle cross-border money laundering and terr Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-efcc-ndlea-partner-to-tackle-money-laundering-terrorism-financing/

Under the plan, fodder seeds will be supplied through Mahabeej and other agencies for the Rabi season, while cultivation of low-water-requirement crops such as maize, jowar and bajra will be encouraged

The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission has set up panels to resolve unresolved disputes between consumers and providers over billing and meterin Read More: https://punchng.com/laserc-sets-up-panel-to-tackle-billing/

Japan is embracing technological innovation, employment reforms and preventive healthcare, as its ageing population presents increasing challenges to sustainable economic growth.

The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity, the rising cost of living and unemplo Read More: https://punchng.com/tackle-insecurity-hardship-cs-church-urges-fg/

Representatives from Labour, the Green Party, Te Pāti Māori and the Opportunity Party signed the commitments at a summit which brought together more than 100 housing and youth advocates and rangatahi with lived experience.

Cassidy Schutz, a learning specialist at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, was the staffer who threw her phone at the shooter and tackled him.

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 &mdash; All pig farms in Kampung Selamat, Tasek Gelugor, have been sending livestock waste to a biog...

Nasarawa State government, with WHO and UNICEF, has reiterated its commitment to tackling polio spread after two suspected cases emerged in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-partners-who-unicef-to-tackle-polio-spread/

The Lagos State Government has urged students to promote environmental sustainability by adopting proper waste disposal to tackle pollution and flooding. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-mobilises-students-to-tackle-pollution-flooding/

Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, has vowed to declare a state of emergency on corruption, education and power if elected president in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ill-tackle-corruption-power-crisis-if-elected-says-obi/

In what licensed cannabis retailers are calling a big win, the Ford government has announced a new plan to tackle unlicensed cannabis shops operating across Ontario. The proposed changes, which will be part of an upcoming package of legislative overhauls, would give the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) new tools to address unauthorized […]

In episode two of Politically Aweh’s Elections Showdown mini-series, we ask six political party representatives about the cost of living – including transportation costs, electricity tariffs, and municipal rates.

The Federal Executive Council has approved a new national framework to tackle poverty by unifying humanitarian assistance and social protection programmes. Read More: https://punchng.com/fec-approves-initiative-to-tackle-poverty/

NLC President Joe Ajaero has questioned the TUC’s rejection of the N70,000 transport allowance, stating the TUC was not involved in the negotiations. Read More: https://punchng.com/nlc-tackles-tuc-over-opposition-to-n70000-transport-allowance-deal/

Secondary school girls in the FCT have developed over 700 AI-powered projects to solve challenges in healthcare, education, and digital safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/fct-schoolgirls-develop-ai-projects-to-tackle-community-challenges/

<p>John Healey has delivered a ‘steady as she goes’ budget, with help for the cost of living a big theme. The chancellor promised a £100 energy payment for some households, extended the VAT suspension on electricity bills to next July and confirmed the scrapping of gas standing charges.</p><p>But after months of the same old message of ‘hope in difficult tim

Dr Balakrishnan said Indonesia and Singapore have a “common commitment” to the sanctity of contracts as it reflects the credibility and competitiveness of both sides.

At least some of the nearly 18,000 people without homes might would benefit

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The Nigerian government has set an ambitious target of generating 70,000MW of electricity by 2030 to tackle the nation’s persistent power crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-targets-70000mw-to-tackle-power-crisis/

The Conservatives doubt whether women and girls will feel safer as a result of the funding.

On Melbourne Cup day – bet on interest rates rising. It’s a sure thing.

BC Conservatives pledged to end open drug use, improve access to mental health care and empower police to enforce the Mental Health Act to connect people with mandatory treatment.

On International Religious Freedom Day, the biggest threat facing religious freedom in SA is an institution created to protect it.

The NASA STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Internship Program at the University of Texas Center for Space Research places high school students on small, mission-focused research teams mentored by NASA, academic, and industry experts. During summer 2026, the SEES Mission Architecture Tool for Research

Predator Free Wellington is homing in on the CBD in its mission to eradicate pests.

Both sides of the Cook Strait continue to be lashed by wild weather as a front moves up the country.

Efforts would be made to restore aquatic ecosystems and convert the invasive plants into value-added products, says Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph

<p>Exclusive: Ministers planning overhaul of apprenticeship funding to increase cost of over-25s training, Guardian understands</p><p>Britain’s largest employers have told the government that forcing businesses to pay more to train older workers risks damaging its goal to tackle the youth jobs crisis.</p><p>The Guardian understands ministers plan to <a href=

“Saturday Night Live U.K.’s” Weekend Update isn’t afraid to tackle the most controversial topics, as the show proved again this weekend when co-host Paddy Young directly referenced the allegations that emerged this past week regarding Meghan Markle’s father. “In royal news, it’s been a big 24 hours for Meghan Markle, whose dad has been accused […]

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Egypt chose the “hardest and most lasting path” to address longstanding challenges when he assumed office in 2014, acknowledging the heavy burden citizens have borne during the country’s development and economic reform drive. “The great Egyptian people endured the burdens of this phase with patience and resilience, and thr

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Giants linebacker Tremaine Edmunds will miss the rest of the season with a torn chest muscle, a source told ESPN's Jordan Raanan. Edmunds leads the team with 50 tackles and wears the green dot to make the calls on defense.

358 mandals provisionally identified as drought-affected based on rainfall, crop coverage

Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli outlined plans to shift volunteerism away from one-off contributions toward sustained relationships and community leadership.

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East , UAE authorities work to contain an oil spill from a supertanker in the Arabian Gulf after reports of a strong fuel smell. Beaches in Umm Al Quwain have been closed temporarily as clean-up operations continue. Yemen’s internationally recognised government warns citizens against attending Houthi-organised gatherings

Tech firm IXPL has entered the Nigerian market, developing digital tools and custom apps to solve business challenges, unveiling its IEXPLORE platform in L Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-develops-digital-tools-to-tackle-business-challenges/

It's a grim week for developers and fans, with EA announcing that it is shutting down Mass Effect and Dragon Age studio BioWare. EA said that after deciding not to pursue development on a new Mass Effect, it would shut down the studio as part of company-wide restructuring plans that will result in roughly 400 employees being let go. But should EA sit on the

The ITF and NECA are calling for more funding to tackle youth unemployment, noting 90% of their joint programme graduates have secured jobs or started busi Read More: https://punchng.com/itf-neca-seek-more-funding-to-tackle-youth-unemployment/

Vice President Kashim Shettima and state governors have pledged to tackle malnutrition by adapting Ethiopia’s approach to the country’s N774 Initiative. Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-govs-move-to-tackle-malnutrition/

A noticeable shift in mood was apparent during French President Emmanuel Macron's three-day tour of five Gulf states, from his sombre demeanour on arrival in the UAE to an upbeat, combative tone in Doha. Walking past the Emirati national guard at Abu Dhabi airport on Monday with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed, Mr Macron looked stern, his brow furrowed and his

Drugs like Mounjaro are not the only solution to problem

The head coach of the Tennessee Titans praised the character of defensive tackle Jordan Elliott after he was cut from the team on allegations he attempted to retrieve a gun after a fight during practice. Skyler Henry reports.

The Pacific Community of Policing was formally launched during the 53rd Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Conference held in Saipan.

One of the most annoying things about PC games is how long they can take to start, thanks to the traditional shader compilation a game goes through after installation or after getting new drivers. The silver bullet to this might be Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery, which was used in Gears of War: E-Day to drastically cut down on its initial launch, and N

The Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem and Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid held two expanded meetings with representatives of integrated and semi-integrated steel plants and rolling mills to discuss challenges facing companies amid global market conditions. The meetings reflect the government’s commitment to supporting the steel industry

President Tinubu’s aide, Bayo Onanuga, has faulted Peter Obi’s explanation of his remarks about Nigerians abroad, insisting his original message was not tw Read More: https://punchng.com/nobody-twisted-your-statement-onanuga-tackles-obi-over-diaspora-comments/