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- Tech Giants Secure Decades‑Long Nuclear Power Deals Amid Rising Data‑Center Energy Costs
· Technology
Amazon and Google have signed 20‑year contracts to purchase nuclear electricity, reflecting a shift by major cloud providers toward reliable, low‑carbon…
- Hebron Lockdown Forces Nearly 5,000 Displaced, 780 Families Evacuated
· World
Israel’s siege on Hebron has forced 4,969 people, including 780 families, out of their homes, sealing the city at ten entry points.
- UK Home Office Revokes Swedish Academic’s Travel Permission Ahead of Planned Palestine Panel
· World
Swedish academic Andreas Malm’s ETA was cancelled by the UK Home Office after he was set to appear on a Tribune panel featuring pro‑Palestine activists.
- Three Spanish Train Tragedies Prompt Survivors to Demand Safety Investment
· World
Survivors of Spain’s three deadliest high‑speed rail crashes have called for urgent action to prevent further disasters. Cristóbal González, who survived…
- Trump Cancels Kansas and Iowa Rallies, Shifting to Phone Campaigns as Midterm Polls Favor Democrats
· Politics
With Democrats leading in polls, Trump cancels Kansas and Iowa rallies, opting for phone events in nearly 20 states while still holding a Florida rally.
- Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Medicaid Rule Requiring Chronic Illnesses to Show ‘Significant Impairment’
· Law & Justice
A federal judge halted a Trump-era Medicaid rule that would have required chronic‑illness patients to prove ‘significant impairment’ to meet work requirements.
- Bryan Adams Criticizes Trump’s Lake Ontario Renaming in New Song
· Entertainment
Bryan Adams releases 'Lake Ontario' to criticize Trump’s order to rename the lake 'Lake America', sparking a new Canada‑US feud.
- Lula’s Victory Signals Stronger Amazon Protection and Democratic Gains
· World
Lula defeats Bolsonaro in Brazil's runoff, promising stronger Amazon protection, social spending, and democratic gains amid challenges from agribusiness and…
- Sudurpaschim Secures First Tournament Win by Chasing 146 Runs
· Sports
Sudurpaschim achieved its first victory in the tournament by successfully chasing Pokhara’s target of 146 runs at the TU Ground. The team reached the…
- Birmingham Photographer Faces High Costs as UK High Streets Struggle
· World
Surpreet Suri runs a family photography shop on Birmingham’s Kings Heath High Street, earning less than £12.21/hour while facing high rates, rent, and VAT.
- ED Reveals Drug Syndicates Pay Myanmar Suppliers with Goods, Not Cash
· India
The Enforcement Directorate uncovered that Indian drug syndicates settle payments with Myanmar suppliers by sending goods—petrol, flour, groceries—rather than…
- India’s Diplomatic Stance Shifts as Trump Faces Midterm Challenges
· World
India’s foreign and trade stance has shifted from 2019 support of Trump to criticism in 2024, amid tariff disputes and concerns over Indian diaspora.
- TDP Alliance Secures Majority of Unopposed Rural Seats in Andhra Pradesh
· India
The TDP-led alliance secured 76 of 77 unopposed ZPTC seats in Andhra Pradesh, capturing 71 for TDP, 3 for BJP, 2 for Jana Sena, and 1 for YSRCP.
- Villa Vie Odyssey Stranded in Cambodia, Residents Ordered to Disembark
· Business & Finance
For the past two years, Lanette Canen and Johan Bodin have posted about life aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey, a cruise ship that was sailing around the…
- Jio Shares Surge 21% on Mumbai Debut, Setting Record for India's Biggest IPO
· Business & Finance
Jio Platforms shares jumped 21% on their Mumbai debut, opening at ₹1,358 per share above the ₹1,119 offer price, marking India's biggest IPO.
- US and Australia Commit to Rapid Defense Collaboration Amid Rising Chinese Military Presence
· World
US and Australia accelerate defense ties, boosting air base investment and joint logistics to counter China's growing military presence.
- Cyclone Arnab Hits Andhra Coast as Jio Platforms Debuts on Stock Exchange
· India
Severe Cyclone Arnab lands on Andhra coast, bringing 125‑135 km/h winds and 1.5‑2.5 m surge. Jio Platforms debuts, pulling BSE Sensex down 617 points.
- Zuckerberg and Chan Donate $50 Million to Sacramento State for New Campus and AI Center
· Education
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan pledged $50 million to Sacramento State University to fund abatement, demolition and the initial…
- Nithya Raman, Indian‑American Councilmember, Leads Los Angeles Mayoral Race as Left‑Lean Challenger to Karen Bass
· Politics
Indian‑American councilmember Nithya Raman is the top left‑leaning challenger to Mayor Karen Bass in LA’s November 3 election, with a 39% lead in a recent…
- NPL Tuesday Features Two Group-Stage Matches: Chitwan Rhinos vs Biratnagar Kings, Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks
· Sports
NPL group‑stage Tuesday features Chitwan Rhinos vs Biratnagar Kings and Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks, with matches starting after Monday’s opening game.
- Supreme Court Expands Bench Case Allocation in New Roster
· Law & Justice
The Supreme Court’s new roster, issued under Chief Justice Surya Kant on Monday, broadens the range of subject categories assigned to benches. Effective…
- Delhi Police Deploy 3,000 Officers and 150 Cameras for Ramlila Maidan Congress Rally
· Politics
Delhi Police will deploy nearly 3,000 officers and 150 AI‑enabled CCTV cameras to monitor the Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, with security.
- MacKenzie Scott’s 2020 Gift Fuels Columbia’s Grand Village Affordable Housing Project
· Business & Finance
A $10 million MacKenzie Scott donation to the United Way of the Midlands now funds the $12.8 million Grand Village project, building 30 affordable homes in…
- Eight Artisans Showcase India’s Traditional Crafts at BRICS Parliamentary Forum
· India
At the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, eight artisans from eight Indian states displayed their handmade crafts at a two‑day Cultural Bazar held alongside…
- Maharashtra Orders Rigorous Background Checks for App‑Based Drivers After ATS Action in Mumbai
· India
Maharashtra will enforce stricter background checks for app‑based ride‑hailing drivers after an ATS action in Mumbai.
- Trump Administration Considers Lifting Sanctions on Russia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund
· World
Trump administration reviews lifting sanctions on Russia’s RDIF to improve U.S.–Russia ties and support a Ukraine cease‑fire.
- Tech‑Led Gains Push Global Markets Higher as AI Bets Remain Strong
· Business & Finance
Global stock markets climbed on Tuesday as investors continued to bet on the prospects of the technology giants driving the AI boom. In the United…
- NPL Opens Amid Nepal’s Flood Tragedy, Calls for Tribute and Transparency
· Sports
The Nepal Premier League kicks off its third season in Kirtipur on Oct 27, 2026, amid the Bhotekoshi flood tragedy, offering hope and revenue for local players.
- Children’s Family Drawings Offer Insight Into Their View of Home Life
· Science
A child sits with a sheet of paper and crayons and is asked to draw their family. Some children depict everyone holding hands, others place a grandparent…
- Tennessee Manhunt Launched After Life‑Sentenced Murderer Escapes from Northwest Correctional Complex
· World
Life‑sentenced murderer Jacob Allen Morley escaped from Northwest Correctional Complex. A manhunt is underway, with a $2,500 reward for his capture.