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Sreekaryam flyover: CM flags project lapses, warns of cost escalation

Families brace for a fourth winter of wind, rain and floods in Gaza’s camps

Gaza's impending winter is likely to lead to further devastation for Palestinians.

Russia-Africa Summit: What is on the agenda, and why does it matter?

Moscow aims to strengthen economic and security ties with African leaders during the two-day gathering.

High voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel threatens Netanyahu

A historic turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel positions Arab parties as kingmakers against the far right.

Coalition talks loom in Israel as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs set to fall short of majority

Projections show votes for Palestinian parties surged in a tight contest that saw the highest turnout in decades Israel election – live updates Israel election: what we know so far Analysis: Rise of Palestinian parties in Knesset will redraw Israel’s political landscape Israel’s future hung in the balance on Wednesday morning as it became clear that Benjamin Netanyahu had lost his governing majority, and his political fate now depends on whether opposition Jewish parties are prepared to forge a common front with Palestinian parties, whose support surged in Tuesday’s elections. The leader of th

Israeli forces continue West Bank raids as Hebron lockdown enters sixth day

UN agency expresses 'grave concern' in Hebron and warns of echoes of 2025 'Iron Wall' operation.

Norway and Finland hold rare phone call with Putin: What that means

The two Nordic leaders are attempting to influence US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi to end the war in Ukraine.

Serbian shot dead after attacking officer outside Israeli embassy, minister says

Authorities say the attacker in Belgrade was an underage male who was being monitored by security services.

A bitter night in Israel for all who craved a fresh start. Netanyahu survives – and we are more divided than ever

A bitter night in Israel for all who craved a fresh start. The initial results swung wildly from the first exit polls to the slow real-vote count; the bloc of parties loyal to the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, might yet win, and each side feels that its fate hangs in the balance.

Netanyahu or Eisenkot? Can you form Israel’s next coalition government?

Can you form Israel’s next coalition government?. Israel has only ever been governed by coalitions.

Kylian Mbappé’s China crisis shows how sensitive Mao’s legacy remains

Real Madrid forward was dropped by brands for comments Chinese media generally steered clear of outlining It’s been a bad start to the week for the France forward Kylian Mbappé. The saga began when a video of the Real Madrid player making light of a meme involving him and China’s former leader Mao Zedong began spreading.

Russia in Africa: What is Putin hoping to achieve?

Following its invasion of Ukraine and the resulting rift with the West, Russia has declared that it intends to make a "historic return" to Africa. What have we seen of this so far?

Real Madrid Apologise To China Over Mbappe Comments

Spanish football giants, Real Madrid apologised to China on Wednesday for star striker Kylian Mbappe’s comments poking fun at Mao Zedong. “Real Madrid C.F. wishes to express its apologies to the Chinese people for any offense caused by the recent remarks of our player Kylian Mbappe,” read the club’s statement, which came 24 hours after the furore broke.

What Is Wrong With Us: A continent cannot be built forever in the future tense

Prof. Douglas Boateng, Chartered Director UK | Chartered Engineer UK | Fellow, Institute of Directors UK | Fellow, Ghana Institution of Engineering | Governance, Industrialisation and Supply Chain Strategist | Founder, Boardroom Governance Summit | Founder and Scriber, NyansaKasa (Words of Wisdom) NyansaKasa (Words of Wisdom) offers a gentle rebuke: “A promise may inspire hope, but only action improves lives, for no hungry child has ever been fed by a beautifully written development agenda.”

Mbappe apology taken ‘seriously’ after Mao remark, China says

China said Wednesday it took “seriously” an apology from Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe after comments he made poking fun at Mao Zedong sparked a social media storm and saw Spanish football yanked off state TV. An AFP search on Dior and Hublot’s Weibo page with Mbappe’s Chinese name produced no results.

China says it takes Mbappe’s apology ‘seriously’ after Mao dictator comment

France international Kylian Mbappe's remarks saw him become the latest foreign sports figure to anger Beijing.

Serbian police shoot dead assailant at Israeli Embassy

A "minor" has been killed by police after attacking a guard at Israel's embassy in Belgrade with knives, the interior minister says. Ivica Dacic said police had declared the highest terror alert after the incident.

Khouri: Strong Israel-Arab bloc result does not mean Israel has changed

Strong Israel-Arab bloc result does not mean Israel has changed. Rami Khouri challenges the idea that a strong IsraelI-Arab bloc result signals any positive shift in Israeli society.

Ruto Arrives in Moscow for Russia-Africa Summit to Strengthen Economic Ties

MOSCOW, Russia, Oct 28 — President William Ruto has arrived in Moscow to attend the third Russia-Africa Summit and Economic and Humanitarian Forum, with Kenya seeking to strengthen cooperation with Russia in trade, investment, energy, infrastructure and technology. The Russian Embassy in Kenya confirmed Ruto’s arrival in a post on X, describing the visit as his first trip to Russia since assuming the presidency.

Melania or the pope: Who brokered Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky?

Competing claims over the ceasefire mark the latest tensions between the White House and the Vatican.

Russia is selling Africa dependence disguised as partnership

As African leaders gather in Moscow, Russia is securing resources and protecting rulers at the expense of their people.

Trump is in a corner and likely to lash out at Iran again. Here’s how to avert that disaster

Trump is in a corner and likely to lash out at Iran again. Whatever the eventual outcome of Israel’s election and next week’s US midterm polls, Donald Trump, playing the Lone Ranger, and Benjamin Netanyahu, his badass Tonto, appear hell-bent on resuming the illegal war of choice they began in June last year and expanded in February.

Polling underway for phase 2 of Rajasthan Panchayat polls, faulty EVMs delay start at few booths

The polling began at 7 a.m. for 352 wards of 22 zila parishads and 2,197 wards of 124 panchayat samitis. In some places, however, it was delayed as electronic voting machines (EVMs) malfunctioned

FA expecting Socceroos friendlies in Middle East to go ahead

Football Australia says it is closely monitoring conditions in the volatile region, but expects a pair of Asian Cup lead-up games to go ahead.