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- Congress Criticizes Election Commission’s Affidavit as Deceptive
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Congress criticizes EC affidavit as deceptive, cites unilateral decisions, contradictory Form 6 claims, and silent on ECINET centralisation.
- Exit Polls Show Likud Largest, but No Majority for Either Side
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Exit polls show Likud as Israel’s largest party with 25 seats, but neither Netanyahu’s bloc nor the opposition can secure a 61‑seat majority.
- RFK Jr. Faces Backlash After Claiming Arabs Made No Scientific Contributions
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RFK Jr. sparked outrage after claiming Arabs produce no science or Nobel prizes, prompting criticism from scholars and advocacy groups.
- WhatsApp Campaigner Janones Builds 11‑Million‑Strong Army to Back Lula’s Return
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Congressman Andre Janones grew a WhatsApp network, 'Lula’s Army,' from 60k to nearly 11 million supporters, using memes and tasks to mobilize voters.
- Trump Promises to Respect Midterm Results If They Are ‘Honest’
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President Trump said he would respect next week’s midterm results if they were honest, amid DOJ legal challenges to Democrat‑led states.
- Denver Approves Design and Protection of Former Park Hill Golf Course as Public Park
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Denver has approved plans to convert the former Park Hill Golf Course into a large public park, appointing Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates to design…
- Spain Deports More Than a Dozen Migrants from Ceuta After Asylum Rejections
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Spain has deported 16 migrants from Ceuta after their asylum applications were rejected, with Morocco agreeing to receive them.
- Israel Records Highest Voter Turnout in Decades as Netanyahu Faces Tight Race
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On Oct 27, 2026, Israel saw a 44.9% turnout, the highest since 1973, as Netanyahu and Eisenkot faced a tight race amid security concerns.
- Obama Criticizes Trump’s White House Makeover, Trump Retorts Over Cheesecake Factory Comparison
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In a recent exchange, former President Barack Obama mocked former President Donald Trump’s focus on renovating the White House, likening the gilded décor…
- Israel Election Sees Highest Turnout in 50 Years Amid Concerns Over Arab Town Voting
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By mid‑afternoon on Tuesday, nearly 45 percent of Israeli voters had cast ballots, the highest 2 p.m. turnout in five decades, according to the Central…
- Pentagon Pushes for 90‑Day Self‑Sufficiency at Major Bases Under FORTRESS Plan
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The Pentagon is preparing major U.S. military installations to operate independently for at least 90 days without outside support as it steps up…
- ECI Orders Transfer of Election Officers in Five States Ahead of 2027 Assembly Polls
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the transfer of election‑related officers in Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The…
- CPI Forms Human Chain in Delhi Calling for CEC’s Resignation and Rollback of SIR
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On Oct 27, 2026, CPI organized a human chain from Ajoy Bhawan to ITO, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and rollback of the SIR.
- Delhi Police Grants No Objection to Congress Rally at Ramlila Ground on Nov. 1
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Delhi Police has no objection to the Congress rally at Ramlila Ground on Nov 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., subject to conditions and prior land‑owner…
- Congress Declares It Will Proceed with November 1 Rally Despite Police Interference
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Congress plans to hold its November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan after Delhi Police halted preparations, citing opposition to voter deletion allegations.
- Jamie Ager Faces Criticism Over Drag Queen Performances at Youth Events
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Jamie Ager has come under scrutiny after hosting the “Beer City Sisters,” a drag troupe whose members use stage names such as “Sister Helen Bedd” and…
- Drag Performers Sue GOP Campaign Over AI‑Generated Ad Claiming Barn Dance with Drag Queen
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Two drag performers from Western North Carolina, Nova and Divinity Holeburn (who also performs as Divine, the Bearded Lady), have sent cease‑and‑desist…
- Lula Secures Fourth Term with 51.79% in Brazil Runoff
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Brazil’s Lula da Silva secures a historic fourth presidency, winning 51.79% against Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff after losing the first round.
- Congress Accuses AAP of Failing to Tackle Punjab’s Drug and Gangster Problems
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Sachin Pilot claims AAP failed to tackle Punjab’s drug trafficking and gangsterism, citing 29 cases per lakh and a 2021 cocaine seizure.
- Trump Lowers Tariffs on Canadian Goods Ahead of Midterm Elections
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Trump cuts tariffs on Canadian plywood, paper, machinery, refrigeration equipment effective Oct 30, but adds duties on carpets, valves, waste.
- Israeli Youth Majority Identify as Right‑Oriented in Latest Poll
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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
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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
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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.
- Opposition Plans ‘Mock Parliament’ Rally on Oct 28 to Press for CEC Resignation
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NEW DELHI – Ahead of a rally on Nov. 1, the joint opposition bloc is planning a “mock parliament” on Oct. 28 to intensify pressure on the Election…
- Karnataka Chief Minister Claims Industrialist Tried to Record Him and Kerala CM with Meta Glasses
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Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar said he had documented an incident in which an industrialist, who met him wearing Meta smart glasses, allegedly…
- TDP and YSRCP Exchange Accusations Ahead of Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections
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TDP and YSRCP exchange accusations of intimidation and non‑compliance with Supreme Court directives ahead of Andhra Pradesh local body elections.
- Serbia Holds Snap Parliamentary Election Amid Student‑Led Protest Movement
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Serbia will hold a snap parliamentary election on October 25, a vote that could determine whether President Aleksandar Vučić’s Serbian Progressive Party…
- Ultra-Orthodox Draft Debate Drives Israel’s Election Campaign
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Israel’s October 27 election campaign is dominated by the debate over whether the country’s ultra‑Orthodox Jewish minority should serve in the military.…
- Musk Dumps $445 Million on GOP Midterms, Becoming One of Largest Super PAC Donors
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Elon Musk has poured over $445 million into GOP super PACs, with $77 million to America PAC, fueling key Senate races like Texas.
- Roraima Voters Await Bolsonaro’s Return Amid Amazon Concerns
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In the run‑off of Brazil’s presidential election, the stakes for the Amazon and its residents are extremely high. Tom Phillips, the Latin America…