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- France Sees Third Weekend of Large Protests Amid Rising Tensions
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On Saturday, 320,000 people marched across France, with 70,000 in Paris. The protests turned violent, tear gas was fired, and 290 arrests were made.
- France Considers Seizing Family Benefits to Cover Riot Damage
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France's Senate passed a bill to recover riot damage from family benefits, including housing aid, after protests caused over €1 billion in damage.
- Senegal Hosts 2026 Youth Olympic Games, First African Nation to Do So
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Senegal became the first African country to host an Olympic event when the 2026 Youth Olympic Games opened in Dakar on Saturday. The Games, originally…
- Pakistan PM Urges Rapid Progress on Gilgit‑Baltistan Development Projects
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged officials to accelerate Gilgit‑Baltistan development projects, ensuring timely fund release and removing bottlenecks.
- Quad Ministers Voice Serious Concerns Over Economic Coercion
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US, India, Japan, and Australia ministers in Atlanta raised concerns about economic coercion, export curbs, and overcapacity disrupting global supply chains.
- German Students Rally in Berlin Amid Rising Living Costs and Military Spending
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Thousands of German students rallied in Berlin on Saturday to protest rising living costs, education cuts, and military conscription, demanding more investment.
- NCP Leader Urges Fair Ganges Water Deal, Opposes Indian Transit Corridor
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National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam warned against any Indian transit corridor through Bangladesh and called for a fair renewal of the Ganges…
- Bhutan to Enshrine Indian‑Origin Buddha Relics in 108 Stupas at Gelephu
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Bhutan will enshrine Indian‑origin Buddha relics in 108 chortens along the Mau Chhu River in Gelephu, marking the spiritual foundation of Gelephu Mindfulness…
- Iran FM Welcomes US Dialogue Effort, Declares No Immediate Meetings Planned
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera that the United States’ recent outreach to open dialogue with Tehran is a “positive step,” but he…
- UAE President Offers Jiu‑Jitsu Lessons to Heroic flydubai Pilot
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During an award ceremony in Abu Dhabi, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan jokingly offered to teach jiu‑jitsu to flydubai pilot Captain…
- Syria Weighs Joining Saudi‑Turkish‑Pakistani Defence Pact
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Syria's foreign minister says Damascus is evaluating joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan.
- Tuvalu’s New Treaty with Australia Raises Concerns Over Cultural Heritage Loss
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Tuvalu signed the Falepili Union treaty with Australia, offering migration paths but raising worries about losing traditional buildings and cultural heritage.
- Sudanese Artists Rebuild Cultural Life Amid Conflict
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Artists in Sudan rebuild cultural life amid war, with UNESCO and local groups supporting displaced creators in Port Sudan.
- Yemen Conflict Drives 290,000 Displaced, 6,100 Pregnant Women at Risk, UN Reports
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UN reports 290,000 displaced since August, 6,100 pregnant women at risk, 65,000 refugees facing deteriorating conditions amid escalating fighting.
- Iran Reports Missing Fishermen Found After Alleged U.S. Attack in Hormuz
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Iran reports two fishermen found after alleged U.S. attack on their boat in the Strait of Hormuz; officials say two missing and two wounded.
- Iran Lawmakers Push for NPT Exit Amid Ongoing War
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Several Iranian lawmakers have urged the country to withdraw from the Nuclear Non‑Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The calls come as Qatari mediators return…
- Qatari Mediators Engage in Tehran Talks to Reopen U.S.-Iran Negotiations
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Qatari mediators held more than 12 hours of talks in Tehran on Friday with Iranian officials to try to restart direct negotiations between Washington and…
- UN Ends 30‑Year Mission in Somalia After Transition to Local Control
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The UN's 30-year political mission in Somalia ends after a two-year transition requested by the Somali government, with duties handed to local institutions.
- Europe’s Rising Living Costs Spark Widespread Protests
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France prepares for large protests over rising living costs, with 70k police deployed. Across Europe, housing, food, and energy inflation fuel unrest.
- Dubai’s Global Village to Host 1,000‑Drone Flag Day Show on November 3
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Dubai’s Global Village will light up the UAE flag on Nov 3 with a 1,000‑drone display at 8 p.m., plus flags, pavilions, and special ticket options.
- Bosnian Electrician’s Bear Rescue Turns Home Into Wildlife Sanctuary
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Petar Tubic rescued a bear cub on Mount Ozren, raising it and other wildlife at Naša Maša, turning his home into a sanctuary.
- Lebanon Courts Charge 13 Alleged Hezbollah Members Over 780‑kg Explosive Seizure
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Lebanese military court charges 13 Hezbollah-linked individuals with trafficking 780 kg of explosives seized from a truck at Dahr al‑Baydar checkpoint.
- UN Protection Force Urged as Palestinian Life Threatened by Ongoing Violence
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Gaza and West Bank face mass displacement, destroyed infrastructure, and rising unemployment. Calls for a UN protection force to safeguard civilians.
- Unconnected Booth in Japan Offers Grief‑Seekers a Symbolic Voice
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The Wind Phone in Otsuchi, Japan lets mourners dial names of lost loved ones, offering a symbolic space to speak to the wind.
- RSF Commander Siddiq Ander Defects, Blames Hemedti’s Family for Control
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Siddiq Ander, a senior RSF commander, defects and accuses Hemedti’s relatives of controlling finances, weapons, troop movements, and promotions.
- Russian Satellite Reconnaissance Linked to Houthi Attacks on Saudi Infrastructure
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AURORAH GeoSignal Intelligence, a Geneva‑based private firm, has found that Russian government and military satellites were used to observe…
- Funerals of Houthi Fighters Highlight Growing Burden on Yemen’s Families
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Funerals of Houthi fighters in Sanaa highlight the growing burden on families, with rising fuel costs and irregular food aid amid ongoing conflict.
- Jaishankar Meets U.S. Secretary of State Rubio at G20, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation
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Jaishankar met U.S. Secretary of State Rubio at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta to review bilateral cooperation and discuss the India‑U.S. trade…
- IRCC Reminds International Students Their Study Permits Must Explicitly Permit Work
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a reminder to international students that they may work in Canada only if their study…
- US, South Korea and Japan Reaffirm Commitment to North Korea’s Full Denuclearisation
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On Oct 31, 2026, the U.S., South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to North Korea’s full denuclearisation, pledging to enforce UN sanctions.