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Father-son duo allegedly stripped, paraded naked over relationship dispute in Kolkata’s Behala

A shocking incident in Kolkata’s Behala has sparked outrage after a father alleged he and his son were assaulted and paraded naked.

Mathrubhumi English · 26 Oct 2026, 14:00 PKT

AG Tish James declines to discuss ‘Cornell 7’ probe in awkward, smiley dodge

“We’re here today to talk about elections, early elections,” James told The Post on Sunday while campaigning in Crown Heights.

New York Post · 26 Oct 2026, 01:12 PKT

The Irish Times view on AI investment: market concerns need to be watched

Meta’s plans were greeted nervously and this is an important signal

The Irish Times · 26 Oct 2026, 01:12 PKT

Revealed: BBC’s £400k payout after anti-Semitism claims

The Telegraph · 26 Oct 2026, 01:10 PKT

WATCH: Trump Rally Goes Stone Silent as Mike Rogers Awkwardly Waits for Applause After Dig at El-Sayed - Mediaite

WATCH: Trump Rally Goes Stone Silent as Mike Rogers Awkwardly Waits for Applause After Dig at El-Sayed Mediaite Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose Muslim Senate candidate El-Sayed CNBC Trump's midterm swing brings him to Michigan as Republicans aim to undermine El-Sayed in Senate race AP News Rogers skirts tariff, MAGA questions on 'Meet the Press' The Detroit News Mike Rogers Scrutinized Over Muslim Brotherhood Amid El-Sayed Attacks Newsweek

Google News · 26 Oct 2026, 01:10 PKT

Trump admin plotting its 'most serious attempts to undermine international law': expert

President Donald Trump's administration is plotting one of the "most serious attempts to undermine international law" in modern history, according to one expert. Stephen Zunes, a politics professor at the University of San Francisco, detailed a resolution that the Trump administration plans to submit to the United Nations Security Council regarding Morocco's annexation of the Western Sahara territory. Zunes noted that the resolution includes some significant policy proposals that, taken together, amount to "a gift to Netanyahu, Putin, and any other leader seeking to expand territory by force."

Raw Story · 26 Oct 2026, 01:09 PKT

Trump gears up for Iran escalation after US polls; Tehran says position unchanged

US President Donald Trump has signaled potential military action against Iran following the upcoming midterm elections. The US has increased its military presence in the Persian Gulf with additional aircraft and troops. Iran is reportedly preparing for retaliation against US and allied interests in the region. Both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu may view renewed conflict as a political strategy.

The Times Of India · 26 Oct 2026, 01:09 PKT

Kaggalipura residents dress in gunny sacks, beg for highway bypass

Kaggalipura residents stage novel protest for bypass

Deccan Herald · 26 Oct 2026, 01:08 PKT

Opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returned to the South American country for the first time in nearly a year Sunday.

Upi · 26 Oct 2026, 01:07 PKT

Tax on 4x4s could undermine Streeting’s emergency plan, Tories warn

The Telegraph · 26 Oct 2026, 01:06 PKT

Give mayors real powers, ensure timely civic audits, urban body heads tell Centre

Give mayors real powers, ensure timely civic audits, urban body heads tell Centre

The Times Of India · 26 Oct 2026, 00:03 PKT

Israel Police uncover, remove X accounts accused attempting to influence election

On Thursday, the Shin Bet announced a similar move in which numerous accounts were removed from social media sites for manipulation efforts.

Jpost · 26 Oct 2026, 00:02 PKT