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No let-up in Israel's deadly campaign; 30 killed
Northern Gaza issues plea for help
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Tuberculosis cases hit record high: WHO
India, Indonesia, China, Philippines and Pakistan account for more than half of cases
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Iran appoints first Baluch governor
.His appointment follows an attack in Sistan-Baluchistan that killed at least 10 policemen
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Explosion at Mexican steel plant kills at least 12 in Tlaxcala
Several workers were also injured when steel came into contact with water, causing the explosion
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UK detects first case of mpox variant clade 1b, says health agency
UKHSA said the infected person had been on holiday and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.
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Eight arrested in Bosnia for trafficking migrants from Pakistan, India
Bosnia lies along the 'Balkan route' that migrants regularly use to reach the European Union
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Buzz Aldrin endorses Donald Trump for US president, praising focus on space exploration
Aldrin stated that Trump “reignited” efforts to return to the moon and advance plans for a mission to Mars
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Trump campaign wins lawsuit to extend early voting in Bucks County
A Pennsylvania court ruled for the Trump campaign, extending Bucks County’s early voting after voter line closures.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger backs Kamala Harris while criticising Donald Trump
Former Republican governor of California expresses his backing for Democratic candidate in a lengthy statement on X
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Here's how members are elected to US House of Representatives
Members are chosen biennially by voters with each state guaranteed at least one representative
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US election: How does the Electoral College elect presidents?
The system has sparked debate over its relevance in modern American democracy
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Kamala Harris campaign accused of social media manipulation to sway public opinion
The campaign allegedly uses Discord and Reach for astroturfing, directing volunteers to boost posts on major platforms
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Hamas open to Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel on condition of withdrawal
An anonymous official said, Benjamin Netanyahu is obstructing truce efforts with agenda of "genocide” in Gaza
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UK's Labour govt raises taxes by £40b to fund NHS, stabilise economy
Move attributed to economic 'black hole' left by the Conservative govt
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Archaeologists discover lost Mayan city with pyramids, plazas in Mexico
Valeriana was discovered by chance using Lidar, a type of laser survey that maps structures buried under vegetation.
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Buzz Aldrin endorses Donald Trump, cites need for ‘tested and serious’ leadership
Buzz Aldrin endorses Donald Trump, highlighting the need for decisive leadership and support.
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Non-citizen accused of killing Green Bay officer Thomas Roberts placed on ICE hold
Obilio Roblero faces ICE hold following alleged hit-and-run that killed retired Green Bay officer Thomas Roberts.
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Canada alleges India’s Amit Shah plotting against Sikh leaders
Sikh leaders demand an independent homeland known as Khalistan to be carved out of India
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Saudi Arabia leads first talks in global alliance backing Palestinian state
The “International Alliance to Implement the Two-State Solution” was unveiled last month on the sidelines of the UNGA
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Josseli Barnica’s death sparks investigation into Texas abortion laws
Investigation into Texas abortion laws reveals risks to women facing pregnancy complications under restrictions.
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Texas woman dies after miscarriage delay under abortion ban
Josseli Barnica’s tragic death during a miscarriage after delayed care raises concerns over Texas abortion laws.
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China, India complete troop pullback on disputed Himalayan border
Four years ago, 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers were killed during border clashes in the area
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WHO reports record 8.2m tuberculosis cases globally in 2023
India, Indonesia, China, Philippines and Pakistan -- account for more than half of the global TB burden
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Celebrity endorsements add fuel to Harris and Trump 2024 election race
Celebrities from pop icons to sports figures and tech billionaires are rallying in support of either Harris or Trump
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Kamala Harris Fortnite map underwhelms with low engagement and no guns
Kamala Harris’ gun-free Fortnite map, ‘Freedom Town USA,’ is reportedly underperforming with a low player count.
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France football's chief editor analyzes Vinicius's Ballon d'Or Defeat to Rodri
Rodri became first midfielder to win Ballon d'Or since 2018, leaving Vinicius Junior questioning his loss.
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Giant pouched rats can detect illegal wildlife products at Tazanian ports
Trained rats in custom vests alert handlers to hidden wildlife items by pulling a small ball that emits signal
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New edict by Taliban bar Afghan women from hearing each other’s voices
The edict adds to bans on girls' education beyond primary and limits women’s work in government and NGOs
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Trump reacts to Biden’s ‘garbage’ comment, drawing parallels to Clinton’s 'deplorable' remark
Trump links Biden's ‘garbage’ comment to Clinton's ‘deplorables’ remark, sparking fresh political debate.
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Kyiv hit by 19th Russian air attack in October, nine injured
Attack involves swarm of 62 drones with Ukrainian air defense forces successfully intercepting 33 of them
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Harris's lead over Trump narrows to just one point: Poll
Survey indicates Harris at 44% and Trump at 43%, suggesting near tie ahead of the November 5 election
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Fighter pilot finds lost Naval Academy ring after 54 years
Michael Zenert discovered the ring while golfing and took the initiative to return it to its rightful owner.
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Canada alleges Indian Minister Amit Shah ordered campaign targeting Sikh separatists
In mid-October, Canada expelled Indian diplomats tied to Sikh leader Nijjar's murder.
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Harris calls for unity, warns of 'grievance-driven' Trump presidency
In Washington, Kamala cautioned thousands, emphasising Trump’s instability and appealing for unity before Election Day
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PM champions AI-driven future
Tells FII human advancement not possible in isolation
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Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as new leader
Qassem was elected by the five-member Shura Council
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Muslim men on No Fly List lose US appeal
Pakistani among those pressured to spy on own communities
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Runaway tram crashes into Oslo store, injures four
The accident happened in the late morning in a bustling commercial neighbourhood of the Norwegian capital.
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UK girls' murderer facing terror charge
The suspect in the UK July knife attack was charged with producing a deadly poison and "terrorism" offences,
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UN rights chief urges BD to 'protect' democracy
UN rights chief Volker Turk urged students at Bangladesh's Dhaka University to "protect" democracy
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100 killed in deadly Israeli strike in Gaza
Lebanon says 60 killed in Bekaa Valley attack
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Russia 'captures' Selydove
Moscow said it had seized the war-battered mining town of Selydove in eastern Ukraine where Kyiv's forces are buckling
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Iran moves to triple military budget
Iran's government has proposed tripling its military spending, as tensions with arch-rival Israel
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US seeks answers from Israel over 'horrifying' Gaza strike that killed children
State Dept also sounds alarm over passage of a law to ban UNRWA, UN agency responsible for aiding Palestinian refugees
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Trump ally Steve Bannon released from prison, returns to political arena
He had initially sought to delay his prison term, but SC rejected his appeal, and he began his sentence on July 1
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Israel’s UNRWA ban marks ‘new level’ in conflict with UN, says Palestinian envoy
Israeli Knesset passed legislation to prohibit 70 years old UNRWA from operating within its borders
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Floods kill 95 in Spain as rescuers battle rising tides and transport chaos
Meteorologists said a year's rain had fallen in the space of eight hours in some parts of the city
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Eight UN peacekeepers wounded in rocket strike in Lebanon
Austria’s Federal Ministry of Defence confirmed that eight Austrian soldiers with UNIFIL were injured in the attack