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Netanyahu, wanted by ICC, battles for political survival as Israel goes to the polls

Public anger over failure to prevent the Hamas attack, an inconclusive war, and the rising costs of living have eroded Netanyahus standing at home and abroad; the outcome of this poll is likely to shape the longest-serving PMs political future, the fate of Likud and the legal challenges he faces

27 Oct 2026 1:20 pm
U.S. judge halts tree-cutting at Trumps golf course project

District Judge Ana Reyes ordered a halt after more than 500 trees were felled at East Potomac Golf Links, as Trump pledged to appeal and vowed to proceed with the November 15 renovation

27 Oct 2026 1:07 pm
Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands for offending national sentiments

The announcements came after a video emerged online with Mbappe saying that the funniest internet meme he had seen was of his face photo-shopped onto that of some guy I think hes a Chinese dictator

27 Oct 2026 12:49 pm
Israel holds polls amid uncertainty over Netanyahus future, coalition numbers

Opposition leaders Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett are challenging PM Netanyahus right-wing coalition, with opinion polls showing neither bloc assured of the 61 seats needed for a majority

27 Oct 2026 10:58 am
U.S.-brokered truce begins in Ukraine city occupied by Russia

Both Russia and Ukraine said they would observe the truce starting at 3:00 a.m. local time (0100 GMT)

27 Oct 2026 9:44 am
27 Oct 2026 9:40 am
Jordan strikes militant groups in Syria after church attack

Jordanian military air force jets had destroyed several terrorist positions and killed and wounded numerous members of groups linked to the perpetrators of the church attack

27 Oct 2026 8:48 am
Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 staff, with some Indian teams eligible

As major tech giants continue to spend heavily on AI-related investments, concerns persist about the impact of the technology on jobs

27 Oct 2026 8:30 am
Bolsonaros party says it recognises Lulas election win in Brazil

Luiz Incio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback after trailing Flvio Bolsonaro in a first-round vote, a defeat which fired up the left on the streets and social media to secure him a fourth term in office

27 Oct 2026 7:49 am
Trump administration asks Washington to set aside ballots from 400 voters it says may be noncitizens

The Justice Department said it had identified 1,500 votes cast by over 400 people in prior elections

27 Oct 2026 7:09 am
Brazil election rigged, says Trump without citing evidence

Defeated right-wing Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has refused to concede defeat; his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, was a close ally of Donald Trumps while in office

27 Oct 2026 6:52 am
A final surge: On Luiz Incio Lula da Silvas triumph in Brazil

Lula is the resistance to U.S. imperial ambitions in South America

27 Oct 2026 1:15 am
Rubio to host G20 Foreign Ministers meet in Atlanta on Oct 30-31

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to host the G20 Leaders Summit in Miami on December 14-15

26 Oct 2026 11:22 pm
Russia says open to mini Ukraine ceasefires, but no letup in war

A ceasefire is to start in the southern Ukrainian city early October 27, brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump after months of reports that residents faced dire food, water and medicine shortages

26 Oct 2026 10:58 pm
Mass outages in Sudan after RSF drones hit five power stations

The drones hit two power stations each in the states of Al-Jazira and Gedaref, and one in White Nile state, esulting in power outages across large parts of these three states, the official said on condition of anonymity

26 Oct 2026 10:48 pm
Watch: Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro refuses to concede Lulas election win

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has secured a historic fourth term, but the victory faces a challenge from right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. As Bolsonaro threatens to seek the annulment of the election, questions emerge over Brazils political stability, international reactions and the economic challenges facing Lulas next term.

26 Oct 2026 10:23 pm
Iran, Mecca pact countries agree to continue talks after 'first' meeting: state media

The meeting brought Iran together with representatives from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, says broadcaster

26 Oct 2026 10:09 pm
Watch: Lula defeats far-right Bolsonaro to secure a fourth presidential term | Above the Fold | Oct 26, 2026

Lula wins a historic fourth term in Brazil, Serbias ruling party is ousted after student-led protests, and Marine Le Pen launches her presidential bid in France. Meanwhile, Israel votes in parliamentary elections amid uncertainty over Benjamin Netanyahus coalition.

26 Oct 2026 9:51 pm
BJP protests Kharges remark on PMs father in Bihar and Jharkhand

Party leaders stage marches in Patna and Ranchi; burn effigies of Congress president

26 Oct 2026 8:33 pm
Artificial Intelligence giant Anthropic files for Initial Public Offering

The filing sets up the San Francisco company for a Wall Street debut next month, potentially eclipsing the SpaceX initial public offering in June that raised a record $86 billion

26 Oct 2026 7:57 pm
After slashing VAT on jet fuel, T.N. govt. asks airlines to add more services from Chennai airport

Sources said that the airlines have assured to expand services after the State government reduced the VAT on jet fuel from 29 per cent to 16 per cent; the airlines, however, have not given a timeframe for the implementation

26 Oct 2026 7:42 pm
Man arrested for cheating four persons of 1.32 crore on promise of govt. jobs

The accused allegedly promised government jobs to four persons and issued them fake TNPSC appointment orders

26 Oct 2026 7:32 pm
UN-commissioned experts say Gaza ceasefire has not stopped Israel from committing genocide

The findings by the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory could be used by prosecutors at the International Criminal Court or in other jurisdictions to try to bring justice to victims and their relatives

26 Oct 2026 7:00 pm
Kerala University confers honorary doctorates onK. Radhakrishnan, Sreekumaran Thampi, Madhu and P.R. Sreejesh

Speaking on the occasion, Keralam Governor and University Chancellor Om Prakash Mathur calls upon universities to promote multidisciplinary research, innovation and entrepreneurship, strengthen links with industry and society and prepare students to become responsible citizens and sensitive human beings

26 Oct 2026 6:40 pm
Keralam govt.to form expert committee to tackle water hyacinth menace

Efforts would be made torestoreaquatic ecosystems and convertthe invasive plants into value-added products, says Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph

26 Oct 2026 6:31 pm
U.K. PM Burnham backs principle of earned settlement in immigration rules

An increase in the baseline qualifying period for settlement, from 5 of 15 years had been proposed by U.K. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood as part of a draft earned settlement immigration overhaul last year, during the Keir Starmer administration

26 Oct 2026 6:29 pm
Emmanuel Macron warns October 31 protests in France could turn risky

Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that authorities had ot anticipated at all the scale of the demonstrations a week earlier

26 Oct 2026 6:14 pm
Gujarat govt. declares Devbhoomi Dwarka, Kutch, Jamnagar and Porbandar as drought-affected

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the decision on drought declaration was taken as per the guidelines of the Centre after monsoon ended in the state; as per the Centre's 2016 guideline on drought, the announcement will be in effect for six months, Mr. Patel added.

26 Oct 2026 5:33 pm
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill five including child: Civil Defence

Civil defence spokesman Mahmoud Bassal said a total of 13 people had been killed and about 60 wounded by Israeli fire and airstrikes in Gaza in the past 24 hours

26 Oct 2026 5:21 pm
Left leaders hail Lulas fourth win in Brazil, say it offers hope to workers movements

The youth who took to the streets to defend democracy will reinvigorate our own youth who are fighting the same battle here, says CPI(M) General Secretary M.A. Baby

26 Oct 2026 5:04 pm
Kharges remark against PM Modi ideological attack, not personal, says Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal

Ideologically, of these Bharatiya Janata Party people, the parent is the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Kharge ji means that only, said K.C. Venugopal

26 Oct 2026 4:25 pm
Pakistans Punjab government extends detention of Imran Khans sisters by 30 days

Aleema Khan, Noreen Niazi and Dr. Uzma Khan remain in Kot Lakhpat Jail under a public safety law, as PTI leader Moonis Elahi calls the detention politically motivated

26 Oct 2026 4:10 pm
Why Poland wants a stronger relationship with India | The Hindu Editorial

Why is Poland seeking a closer partnership with India? Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusks visit to India highlighted growing cooperation in trade, technology, defence, critical minerals, renewable energy and geopolitical coordination. With India and the European Union preparing to finalise a landmark Free Trade Agreement, Poland is positioning itself as a key European partner for New Delhi. This editorial explores what both countries stand to gain, the challenges that remain, and why the India-P

26 Oct 2026 2:58 pm
BJP launches nationwide protest against Mallikarjun Kharge over remarks on PM Modi

The BJP has announced nationwide protests against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge following remarks he made during a public programme in Patna. The controversy erupted after Kharges response to an audience member during a speech on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. BJP leaders, including Amit Shah and J.P. Nadda, accused Kharge of crossing the limits of political decorum and demanded an apology.

26 Oct 2026 2:42 pm
Marine Le Pen, Frances far-right candidate, launches presidential bid

Vowing to restore the rule of law, Marine Le Pen said French nationality will once again become a privilege that is either inherited or earned

26 Oct 2026 2:04 pm
Iran says officials from Saudi, Turkiye, Pakistan to visit Tehran for security talks

The meeting was proposed during a visit by Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir to Tehran last week, says Ali Bagheri Kani, Deputy Secretary of Irans SNSC

26 Oct 2026 1:53 pm
Extremely unfortunate: Rajnath Singh on Mallikarjun Kharges PM remarks

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge sparked a controversy with his remarks Modi ka baap bhi jayega, in response to an audience member's comment that he PM would not go anywhere, during an event in Patna

26 Oct 2026 1:26 pm
Flash floods inundate several areas of Thailands Phuket island after heavy rain

All three districts of the southern island province, including its capital, Phuket City, were impacted by the flooding

26 Oct 2026 12:51 pm
Cyclone Arnab: APEPDCL opens 41 control rooms, keeps 4,056 workers ready to restore power

People in Kakinada, East Godavari and Konaseema, the districts likely to bear the brunt, can report power problems on helpline 1912

26 Oct 2026 12:47 pm
Trump says Canada trade deal coming soon

President Trump said at a Michigan rally that Canada was willing to give us anything, as the White House eased some tariffs following a request from Senator Susan Collins

26 Oct 2026 12:06 pm
Why did Tinders scam detection fail, and what should Indian users do?

U.S. lawmakers shared troubling statistics about how dating app users on Tinder and Hinge were matching with scammers, due to outdated AI protections

26 Oct 2026 11:57 am
Six injured in Russian strikes on Ukraines Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, officials say

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv would halt strikes on Russian oil refineries only if Moscow stopped hitting power infrastructure, or if the U.S. supplied Patriot missiles or allowed Starshield use over Russia

26 Oct 2026 11:56 am
Jordanian security forces arrest 3 men for deadly attack on church

The Public Security Directorate said the three suspects were arrested following a dawn shootout and that all three were wounded

26 Oct 2026 11:51 am
PM Modi congratulates Lula on re-election in Brazil

Luiz Incio Lula da Silva won a fourth term, defeating Flvio Bolsonaro by about 4.4 million votes

26 Oct 2026 11:16 am