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Court grants ex-Malaysian PM Najib house arrest after $12m royal pardon
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been transferred to house arrest after a royal pardon and his party paid a $12 million fine, following his 2022 conviction for corruption.
Denmark’s top court to rule on ‘parallel societies’ after ‘non-western’ people evicted
Denmark’s supreme court will rule on whether the state’s classification of residents with ‘non-western’ backgrounds constitutes racial discrimination in cases involving evictions from housing deemed ‘parallel societies.’
What can Britain learn from backlash to Dutch slavery apology?
Britain plans a formal state apology for slavery, following the Netherlands’ example from 2021, though the Dutch experience shows apologies alone did not resolve historical grievances or satisfy descendants seeking reparations.
‘Wrong on every count’: How the Guardian reported the 1956 Suez crisis
The Guardian opposed Britain and France’s 1956 military intervention in Egypt over the Suez Canal nationalization, facing public hostility and government pressure for its critical coverage.
How elderly ‘unsung heroes’ powered Lula’s historic fightback in Brazil
Over 1 million elderly Brazilians who skipped the first round voted in the runoff election on 25 October, helping President Lula achieve an unprecedented comeback victory and becoming celebrated as the election’s unsung heroes.
Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government
The Joint List alliance of Arab-led parties announced it will recommend Gadi Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government following last week’s election.
Could the US midterms further isolate Israel in Washington?
Democrats won midterm majorities as voters rejected Republican foreign policies, including the war with Iran and military support for Israel, marking a potential shift in Washington’s relationship with the country.
‘Healthcare not bombs’: How Gaza shaped Adam Hamawy’s path to US Congress
Adam Hamawy, an Egyptian-American surgeon and US Army veteran, won election to become New Jersey’s first Muslim congressman, campaigning on a platform of “healthcare not bombs” after medical missions to Gaza.
Why Guinea-Bissau halted a controversial hepatitis vaccine trial for babies
Guinea-Bissau halted a U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial after controversy over withholding shots from thousands of babies, with judicial police raiding facilities and seizing vaccine batches in mid-October.
Has Britain finally pulled off a diplomatic victory in the row over reparations?
British officials claim a diplomatic breakthrough at the Commonwealth summit by offering a formal apology on slavery while proposing debt restructuring discussions, aiming to refocus the agenda away from reparations.
Has India’s democracy failed its Muslims? Jailed scholar triggers debate
Muslim scholar Sharjeel Imam, imprisoned in New Delhi, sparked debate by questioning whether India’s democracy has failed its 200 million Muslims, alleging systemic marginalization and claiming secularism and Hindu nationalism share core ideas.
New Zealand braces for knife-edge election: What you need to know
New Zealand holds a knife-edge election on November 7, with the centre-right National Party and centre-left Labour Party polling nearly evenly, leaving smaller parties positioned to determine the outcome.
South Korea plans to expand anti-piracy operations closer to Hormuz Strait
South Korea plans to expand its naval anti-piracy operations to waters closer to the Strait of Hormuz, extending the Cheonghae unit’s mandate following U.S. pressure regarding Iran.
Russia says it hit Ukrainian postal hub and ship as Ukraine strikes Ryazan
Russia claimed strikes on Ukrainian postal and cargo infrastructure while Ukrainian drones targeted a Russian oil refinery and industrial sites in Ryazan, with both sides reporting casualties.
Israel extends detention of Palestinian journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh
An Israeli court extended the detention of Palestinian journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh until November 8 after his arrest this week on suspicion of contact with a foreign agent.
US sanctions Indian and Turkish firms accused of helping Iran
The US sanctioned Indian and Turkish companies accused of helping Iran circumvent oil export restrictions and operating airlines under false designations.
A month after Yemen government offensive began, war of attrition takes hold
A month into Yemen’s government offensive against Houthi fighters, the conflict has shifted toward a prolonged war of attrition with mounting casualties and no immediate resolution in sight.
Yemeni government forces claim control of strategic al-Jawf mountain range
Yemeni government forces claim they have seized control of the al-Dahida mountain range in al-Jawf province during an ongoing offensive against Houthi fighters, while fighting escalates across multiple fronts.
French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits
French blood storage facilities were compromised by hackers targeting refrigeration systems, though staff prevented damage and no blood products were lost. Authorities investigate multiple theories about the attackers’ identity.
Spain’s deadly train crashes have damaged public confidence in the system
A high-speed train crash near Urda in Spain killed 69 people, marking the second deadly rail incident in nine months and severely damaging public confidence in the nation’s rail system ahead of elections.
Israel’s president begins consultations with parties after election deadlock
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has begun consultations with political parties to form a governing coalition following last week’s general election, which produced no clear majority winner among competing blocs.
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