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- Card Issuance in Bangladesh Rises 96% to 5.29 Crore by August 2026
· Business & Finance
Bangladesh Bank reports card issuance jumped 96% to 5.29 crore in Aug 2026, with transactions up 103% to Tk 49,770 crore. Prepaid cards grew 174%.
- UK Allocates £100m to Launch First AI‑Powered Biosecurity Institute
· Technology
The UK government will fund a new AI Biosecurity Lab with £100m, backed by OpenAI and Anthropic’s £200m AI model credits, to defend against biological threats.
- Oregon Parent Who Killed School Shooter Says He Cannot Forgive Himself for Children He Could Not Save
· World
A 36‑year‑old father who shot a gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon said he is haunted by the children he could not save. The shooter, a…
- British Elite Schools Expand into India Amid China Market Slowdown
· Education
Bedford School Mohali opens as the latest British public‑school campus in India, part of a trend as schools pivot from China after regulatory changes.
- UNODC Highlights Rapid Evolution of Transnational Organized Crime at COP13
· World
Vienna, 19 October 2026 – Monica Juma, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), spoke at the opening of the 13th…
- Kolkata Stampede Claims 19 Lives Amid Durga Puja Celebrations
· India
A sudden rainstorm triggered a crush at the Chorbagan Sorbojanin Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata, killing 19 people and injuring 25.
- Israel Commences Targeted Hebron Operation After Shooting Attack
· World
Israeli forces began a targeted operation in Hebron after a shooting that killed two soldiers, announced on 24 Oct 2026. Brent crude hit $117.30.
- WHO Launches First Human Trial of Ebola Vaccine in DRC Amid Ongoing Outbreak
· Health
WHO launches first human trial of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine in DRC's Bundibugyo outbreak, testing cross‑protection and new candidates.
- 9‑Year‑Old Sustains Injuries After Dog Attack in Christian County
· World
A 9‑year‑old was attacked by a dog in Christian County, sustaining arm and leg injuries. The child was hospitalized, and the family shot the dog.
- US Envoy Signals Possible Iran Strike as Trump Remains Open to Deal
· World
U.S. ambassador Tom Barrack says an Iran strike could happen this weekend, while President Trump remains open to a deal, amid rising tensions with Israel.
- Dry Weather Sets Stage for Pleasant Football Weekend
· Climate & Environment
The dry weather that has been lingering in Columbus, Mississippi, will provide ideal conditions for high‑school football this weekend. Friday night…
- BetVictor Northern Ireland Open Day Three Afternoon Highlights
· Sports
Day three afternoon of the BetVictor Northern Ireland Open took place on 20 October 2026, part of the World Snooker Tour and organized by the World Snooker…
- Mumbai University Protest Demands Withdrawal of Electoral Roll Revision and Arrest of CEC
· India
Students, activists and working professionals staged a protest outside Mumbai University’s Kalina campus on Friday, October 23, 2026, demanding the…
- Pacers Announce Starting Lineup for Friday’s Game vs. Mavericks
· Sports
Indiana Pacers start Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Jarace Walker, Pascal Siakam, and Ivica Zubac vs. Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Walker replaces Oubre.
- Trump Lowers Tariffs on Canadian Goods Ahead of Midterm Elections
· Politics
Trump cuts tariffs on Canadian plywood, paper, machinery, refrigeration equipment effective Oct 30, but adds duties on carpets, valves, waste.
- LA Advertising Duo Buys 16‑Acre Farm Near Yosemite, Builds Home and Cider Business
· Agriculture
David Bailey and Dana Tiel bought a 16‑acre Mariposa farm for $925k, renovated a barn loft, and now run Sierra Cider with a tasting room and orchard.
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Palm Beach County, Florida
· Climate & Environment
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Palm Beach County, FL from 6:27 PM to 6:45 PM, with hail up to golf-ball size and wind gusts up to 60 mph.
- Iran Warns of Undersea Cable Attacks if U.S. and Israel Strike Again
· World
Iran says it will target undersea cables in the Gulf if the U.S. and Israel attack again, aiming to disrupt internet traffic and prolong outages.
- RBI Governor Clarifies Tata Sons Must List as Upper‑Layer NBFC
· Business & Finance
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra mandates Tata Sons, an upper‑layer NBFC, to list publicly after rejecting its CIC deregistration request.
- U.S. Designates Helium as Critical Material to Bolster Domestic Supply
· Technology
On Friday, October 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has designated helium as a critical material…
- Pregnant Minor Allegedly Gang‑Raped in Rajasthan, Newborn Declared Dead
· India
In Dausa, Rajasthan, a pregnant minor was gang‑raped, delivered a baby on the spot, and the newborn died. Police registered a case and detained a suspect.
- Israeli Youth Majority Identify as Right‑Oriented in Latest Poll
· Politics
A recent poll for Israel’s Channel 12 found that about three‑quarters of Jewish first‑time voters identify as right or centre‑right, a higher proportion…
- FCC Democrat Urges Broadcasters to Counter Trump‑Era Pressures Ahead of Midterms
· Politics
FCC Democrat Anna Gomez urges broadcasters to counter Trump‑era pressures ahead of the November 3 midterms, citing fake polls and FCC limits.
- Trump Calls for Rep. Omar’s Resignation After DOJ Filing Lists Alternate Name
· Politics
Trump calls for Rep. Ilhan Omar’s resignation after DOJ filing lists alternate name; Omar denies fraud and says name has always been Ilhan Omar.
- Slack and Away Founders Sell Aspen Estate for $30 Million
· Business & Finance
Slack co‑founder Stewart Butterfield and Away co‑founder Jen Rubio sold their Aspen, Colorado estate for $30 million in October, after a $5 million gain.
- Historic Hollywood Hills Estate Sold for $6.325 Million After Designer Renovation
· Business & Finance
1929 Spanish Colonial Revival home at 1851 Outpost Drive sold for $6.325M after Julia Dempster’s renovation. Formerly owned by Bob Barker.
- Taiwan Coast Guard Reports Chinese Militia Boats Operating Near Taiwan, Raising Regional Tensions
· World
Taiwan Coast Guard reports Chinese militia vessel Minfudingyu 07902 approaching 2.7 nautical miles outside Taiwan’s restricted zone, driving it away.
- CREDAI Chennai Forms Anti-Corruption Committee and Sets SOP for Reporting Corruption
· India
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (CREDAI) in Chennai has established an Anti‑Corruption Committee and introduced a…
- Cabinet Secretariat Refuses to Act on Election Commissioners’ Objections, Citing Constitutional Independence
· India
The cabinet secretariat refused to act on letters from election commissioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, citing the Election Commission’s independence.
- Tigray’s New Administration Calls for Rebel Disarmament as Commander Declares War Continues
· World
Caretaker admin in Tigray urges rebels to lay down arms as a commander calls for continued resistance after losing Mekelle. Drone strike casualties reported.