The world, in perspective.

DÉCRYPTAGE – Découvrez ce qui a retenu l’attention de la rédaction lors de la victoire de l’Olympique de Marseille face au Bayer Leverkusen, lors de la 4e journée de Ligue Europa.

The Federal Government has explained why some Nigerians are yet to receive SMS notifications for the N50,000 relief grant, stating payments are made in pha Read More: https://punchng.com/n50000-relief-fg-explains-delayed-sms-notifications/

Pusat Bantuan Kemanusiaan Raja Salman (KSrelief) bekerja sama dengan Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (BAZNAS) Indonesia ...

The Federal Government’s criteria for selecting beneficiaries of its N50,000 emergency relief support, President Bola Tinubu’s return from Saudi Arabia and the Flamingos’ historic qualification for… Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-fgs-n50000-relief-selection-criteria-tinubus-return-flamingos-wcup-feat-other-top-stories/

The historic nature of the US midterm election win for the Democrats also has all the hallmarks of a country walking back from a cliff edge.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Motorists travelling across the country for the Deepavali celebrations will enjoy a 50 per c...

Moniepoint Microfinance Bank customers can now check their eligibility for the FG’s ₦50,000 emergency relief support by dialing the USSD code 557327#. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-moniepoint-customers-can-check-eligibility-for-fgs-%e2%82%a650000/

Political watchers and economic experts in New Brunswick are keeping a close eye on the impact of the Democrats' decisive victory in the United States midterms.

The Federal Government has explained how it selects beneficiaries for its N50,000 cash relief from verified national identity records and the social regist Read More: https://punchng.com/how-fg-selects-beneficiaries-for-n50000-relief/

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed hope the election results would focus minds in Washington and other capitals on ending the Iran war, which has sent fuel prices soaring — a major source of frustration for voters.

The Australian sharemarket soared the most since April as the Democrats’ sweeping US election victory fuelled optimism the Iran war could end soon, sending oil prices plunging.

Following the Republicans’ defeat in the midterm elections, Trump will no doubt continue to bang on with his baseless lies about the ‘very bad things’ happening in South Africa. But it will be the quacking of a lame duck.

University Chancellor Viswanathan says the institution considers it a moral responsibility to stand by the people of the State during natural disasters

BANGOR — Political watchers in Atlantic Canada say the Democrats' sweeping midterm election victory in the United States likely won't provide immediate relief from tariffs.

SUWON, South Korea, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- After his team eked out a narrow win Wedn...

Urging the Inter-Ministerial Central Team to recommend assistance keeping in view the twin challenges of drought and back-to-back cyclones affecting several districts in Andhra Pradesh, the Chief Minister wants the minimum guaranteed employment under VB-G RAM G scheme increased to 200 days, ration cards for affected families, rescheduling of agricultural loa

The storms have failed to wash away a deeply suffocating dry spell for thousands of farming families across both the districts; with seasonal rainfall below the average, groundwater tables are under severe strain, and the crucial rabi sowing window is fast approaching

Man United coach Michael Carrick says he felt pride, not relief, after his side’s dramatic 3-2 Champions League comeback victory against Roma at Old Traffo Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-no-relief-just-pride-after-united-win-carrick/

Sportsperson’s Relief allows retired professional athletes to apply for 40% tax deduction at the end of their careers

The United Nations’ global head of humanitarian issues is praising Canada for helping the world’s most vulnerable even as he calls for accountability for the wars driving suffering worldwide. “Canada has become a humanitarian superpower,” Tom Fletcher said in an exclusive interview with The Canadian Press during a Monday visit to Ottawa. “I really hope […]

OPay has explained how customers can check their eligibility for the FG’s N50,000 monthly cash relief and warned against scams asking for PINs or OTPs. Read More: https://punchng.com/fgs-n50000-relief-opay-explains-eligibility-warns-against-scams/

<p>The government and Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) on Tuesday held “candid discussions” on practical measures to provide relief to low-income citizens in petroleum prices.</p> <p>After a <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2040214">meeting</a> with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif last week, both sides agreed to form a bipartisan committee to expand the government’s ong

The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of N50,000 monthly cash relief to vulnerable Nigerians to cushion the effects of the high cost of liv Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-n50000-relief-payments-to-vulnerable-nigerians/

The state-owned energy giant attributed the boost to higher crude volumes sold from maintaining consistent production, as well as higher prices of refined and chemical products.

&nbsp;KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 &mdash;&nbsp;More than 500 houses have been affected by floods following heavy rain in several...

The measures follow deficient rainfall in parts of Maharashtra during 2026, prompting the government to declare drought in talukas identified under the Kharif season’s Trigger-1 assessment

The Bench however said the former Minister was entitled to raise all points in his defence and in accordance with law during future proceedings before the court

Sugar factories should be told to pay more to farmers for their sugarcane, says BJP MP

IPOH, Nov 1 &mdash; The only temporary relief centre (PPS) in the Kerian district, which was opened last Thursday to acc...

The French striker says he is relieved his family were not at home as he played against Newcastle United.

The Federal and Jigawa State governments have distributed relief materials to 610 victims of last year’s floods to mitigate the disaster’s impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-distributes-relief-items-to-flood-victims/

Two Inter-Ministerial Central teams inspect damage to crops, houses, public infrastructure and fishing assets in the two districts; West Godavari reports extensive paddy, aquaculture and fishing boat losses

The African Democratic Congress has accused President Tinubu of using the proposed N50,000 monthly cash relief as an election gimmick for the 2027 polls. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-n50000-cash-relief-election-gimmick-adc/

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 &mdash; Floods in Kedah and Negeri Sembilan have fully subsided, with all three temporary relief ce...

After a 1-1 draw in his first match as Glentoran manager, Duncan Ferguson speaks of his "relief" in a week filled with WiFi and homework.

“Helicopters of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard are engaged in the operation, where several areas remain cut off due to flooding,” officials said

Crops on 21,519 hectares have been damaged in Srikakulam district, initial estimates show

Rahul Gandhi urged the governments to ensure swift relief and rehabilitation for every affected family, while Mallikarjun Kharge urged party workers to extend all possible help to those in distress

There is no shortage of reasons to worry about the global economy. And yet there is at least one piece of good news on the horizon.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 &mdash; The flood situation in Negeri Sembilan, Perak and Kedah remained largely unchanged this mor...

Power to homes in Andhra Pradesh’s cyclone-hit areas will be restored by Sunday, says Naidu

The haze situation is expected to improve as inter-monsoon conditions set in, the Meteorological Service Singapore said on Thursday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 &mdash; Pet owners could soon claim tax relief on adoption, vaccination and sterilisation expenses...

Europe will release 42 million barrels of oil reserves into the market over the next three months as part of its commitment to ease prices, France’s economy minister Roland Lescure said on Thursday. Half of that release will be diesel, Mr Lescure said ahead of a meeting of EU energy ministers in Luxembourg. Group of Seven nations agreed last month to release

High fuel prices are squeezing South African household budgets, while the R370 Social Relief of Distress grant still falls short of the cost of a basic food basket.

<p>Chancellor cuts business rates for more small businesses and limits rise in minimum wage for younger workers</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/28/budget-2026-key-points-john-healey">Budget 2026: key points at a glance</a></p></li></ul><p>“It is like letting the tyres down and then handing you a pump,” says James Nye, asse

Candidates in the fray for the local body elections visit the cyclone-affected areas, coordinating relief efforts, and helping the administrative machinery restore normalcy

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has denied a conflict with the government over flood relief funding, saying budget procedures and regulations govern how additional assistance can be provided.

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₹5 lakh ex gratia for each victim; aid announced for farmers, fishermen, households and businesses

The 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement offers a welcome pause at the petrol pump, but mistakes temporary relief for a durable answer to South Africa’s cost-of-living crisis.

Community-spirited students in Abu Dhabi have joined a nationwide aid drive for Gaza after helping to pack 10,000 winter relief kits for needy civilians. Members of Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities turned out in force to prepare the aid packages, containing 70,000 items of clothing and heating supplies aimed at protecting embattled communities fro

Schools in 16 coastal districts are closed, and 17,054 NCC, NSS and Scouts volunteers have been mobilised