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Imran Khan: Bollywood actor asked to leave India after participating in CJP protest in Mumbai
Indian authorities ordered Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave the country by October 28 after he participated in a protest demanding electoral reforms and the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner.
Food and fuel run low as besieged Yemeni city braces for Houthi breakthrough
Taiz, Yemen’s third-largest city, faces severe shortages of food and fuel as Houthi rebels advance and government forces cut off supply routes, with the UN warning that 800,000 people lack vital assistance.
Are student protests being manipulated ahead France’s presidential election?
French student protests spanning over three weeks have escalated into nationwide demonstrations scheduled for Saturday, with unions and yellow vest activists joining. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu suggested the unrest is being politically manipulated ahead of next year’s presidential election.
Russia and Ukraine trade strikes as Trump ‘energy ceasefire’ collapses
Russia launched record drone strikes on Ukraine as Trump’s declared ‘energy ceasefire’ collapsed, with Ukraine resuming attacks on Russian oil refineries despite US pressure.
Israeli ad-tech firm helped place spyware on Al Jazeera devices
An Israeli ad-tech company helped distribute spyware targeting Al Jazeera journalists and other organizations, marking the first known use of infected targeted advertising to deploy malware.
UK Green member behind anti-Zionism motion ‘receives death threats’
A British-Palestinian Green Party member who authored an anti-Zionism motion says she has received death and rape threats following the party’s passage of the resolution earlier this month.
Ahead of US midterms, voters are frustrated with Trump, want change: Poll
A new poll shows 80% of Americans want substantial change or upheaval in how the country is run ahead of November 3 midterm elections, with economic concerns driving voter dissatisfaction.
Ethiopian forces expand control in Tigray as militia claims Eritrean losses
Ethiopian forces and allied militia claim expanded control in Tigray, entering the historic city of Aksum, while the pro-government group alleges Eritrean troops have retreated with significant casualties.
Dying in ICE custody: Inside one family’s story of heartbreak
A man detained by immigration authorities died in custody after developing an infection, becoming one of dozens of deaths documented in ICE facilities during the current administration.
Poland’s ascent from communist state to top 20 economy reverses the brain drain
Poland’s economy has surged from 40% of EU average income in the mid-1990s to 81% last year, ranking it among the world’s 20 largest economies and reversing decades of emigration.
From Morocco to South Africa, Israel election watched closely across Africa
As Israelis prepare for elections on October 27, African governments are assessing potential implications for their foreign policies and bilateral relationships with Israel amid divisions over the Gaza conflict.
Backlash in Kashmir over proposal for uniform Friday sermons across mosques
Kashmir’s Waqf Board proposed uniform Friday sermons at mosques, drawing backlash from religious leaders and politicians who view it as government interference in Muslim religious affairs.
Police arrest US teen in alleged Illinois Hindu temple mass shooting plot
A 19-year-old Illinois teenager was arrested after authorities discovered a manifesto expressing white supremacist views and an alleged plan to conduct a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple.
School roof collapse kills at least 29, injures more than 3 dozen in Pakistan
A private school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 29 people including 28 children and injuring more than 50 others in the northwestern city.
‘Each country goes its own way’: How Balkan politics shape ties with Israel
Balkan countries pursue divergent policies toward Israel shaped by domestic politics and national interests rather than regional consensus, with positions ranging from strong Palestinian solidarity to open support for Israel.
Mauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman shot by police
Mauritius imposed an overnight curfew following the worst riots in decades after a woman was shot by police during protests over water shortages and living costs.
Pope walking and recovering ‘as expected’ after surgery, doctors say
Pope Leo XIV has begun walking and resumed normal eating following lung surgery to remove a lower lobe, with doctors reporting his recovery is progressing as expected.
US Social Security benefits to rise by 3.6 percent in 2027
US Social Security benefits will increase by 3.6 percent starting in 2027, one of the decade’s largest cost-of-living adjustments, affecting 72 million recipients.
At least two security officials killed near Iran’s critical Chabahar port
At least two Iranian security officials have been killed in separate incidents near the eastern border with Pakistan, continuing a pattern of attacks in the region around the strategic Chabahar port.
Fire erupts at Albania’s Education Ministry as protests enter third day
A fire broke out at Albania’s Education Ministry overnight as student protests demanding better university conditions and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation entered their third day in Tirana.
Suspected Israeli online operations cause alarm in Iran and Lebanon
Israeli intelligence services are suspected of using social media platforms to recruit informants in Lebanon and Iran through targeted advertisements and direct outreach campaigns.
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