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Nobody on the outside can judge the length of my spells: Shami

Nobody on the outside can judge the length of my spells: Shami

The Hindu · 27 Oct 2026, 07:03 PKT

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Voters Will Send Republicans a ‘Powerful Message’ in Midterms: ‘Not Confident They Will Learn’

Marjorie Taylor Greene warned Republicans of midterm losses, accusing them of blindly backing Trump despite his 33% approval rating.

Benzinga · 27 Oct 2026, 07:02 PKT

10-year-old Indigenous girl found dead, tied to tree in Maguindanao

COTABATO CITY – A 10-year-old Indigenous girl was found dead, naked, with her hands and feet bound and tied to a tree in a remote village in South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur, police said Tuesday. Capt. Steffi Salanguit, spokesperson for Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), identified the victim only as alias “Cyll,” a Grade 5

Inquirer · 27 Oct 2026, 07:02 PKT

Undecided voters could sway race for Eisenkot or Netanyahu

Many Israelis fed up with PM are also not big on his rivals, with pollster predicting around 25% of those voting are late deciders who 'will definitely have an effect' on the outcome

The Times Of Israel · 27 Oct 2026, 07:02 PKT

China issues regulation on registration, management of public institutions

BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- China has issued a regulation on the registration and management of pub

English People's · 27 Oct 2026, 07:01 PKT

Melania Trump-Brokered Truce Begins In Ukrainian Town Of Oleshky

The ceasefire, which applies to a limited area, comes as the Ukraine war grinds through its fifth year.

Ndtv · 27 Oct 2026, 07:01 PKT

Letter: Why Reform doesn’t give a fig for overseas donor rules

Financial Times · 27 Oct 2026, 07:00 PKT

US lawmakers warn banks, ports against Russian diesel as Trump defends energy dealings with Moscow

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has warned the chief executives of major American banks, port authorities and fuel distributors that importing Russian diesel could expose them to criminal and civil liability, as President Donald Trump defended his energy dealings with Moscow. The letters were sent on Saturday by Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Ron Wyden, Sheldon Whitehouse, Chris Coons, Elizabeth Warren and Republican Thom Tillis, along with Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The Senate Fore

Prokerala · 27 Oct 2026, 07:00 PKT

ELECTION RESULTS: Thunder Bay's ward, at-large councillors and school board trustees

Thunder Bay, Ont., is electing its new mayor and council Monday night, and the city is guaranteed to see some new faces at council chambers. Here are the results we have so far.

Cbc · 27 Oct 2026, 07:00 PKT

Redeveloping an old society? Be careful while signing the POA in builder’s favour; know what to look out for

Housing societies looking to redevelop must qualify under Development Control Regulations and pass a resolution during a meeting. After the resolution, a development agreement can be signed with a builder, and a Power of Attorney can be issued. The society must ensure transparency and due diligence in the redevelopment process to protect member interests. Legal aspects, such as compensation for delays and entitlement, should be clearly outlined in agreements.

The Economic Times · 27 Oct 2026, 07:00 PKT

Netanyahu faces first national election since Oct. 7, 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing his country's first national election since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack. Matt Gutman takes a look at what's at stake and who might unseat Netanyahu.

Cbs News · 27 Oct 2026, 06:05 PKT

Dela Rosa’s wife to ‘powerful few’: He needs help, not persecution

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s wife, Nancy dela Rosa, has pleaded to the “powerful few” not to use her husband for their personal agenda, stressing the senator needs help, not persecution. She also thanked dela Rosa’s supporters saying they have helped her realize “that there are millions who still believe and support” them. READ: Lacson: Bato dela Rosa safer in PH than abroad amid ICC warrant “I just pray that the powerful few who were also his friends would come to realize he is not their enemy nor the enemy of this state. [Please] do not use him […]... Keep on reading:

Inquirer · 27 Oct 2026, 06:04 PKT