Former Home Minister P Chidambaram has strongly refuted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims that the UPA government halted a military strike on Pakistan after the 26/11 attacks due to foreign pressure. Chidambaram stated that the Prime Minister's reported words were «terribly wrong» and imagined, accusing Modi of twisting facts for political gain.

Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in India for a significant visit, the first by a top Taliban leader since 2021. This marks a deepening of engagement between India and the Taliban government, with discussions planned on bilateral relations and regional issues. India, a long-time provider of humanitarian aid, is set to explore further cooperation during Muttaqi's stay.

The Supreme Court has ruled that age restrictions in surrogacy law do not apply retrospectively. Couples who had frozen embryos before the law's enactment can now proceed with surrogacy, offering relief to three families. The court questioned the rationale behind age limits for surrogacy, especially when none exist for natural procreation.

Punjab Police's Counter-Intelligence unit has busted a Babbar Khalsa International terror module, apprehending two operatives and recovering 2.5 kg of IED. This operation, linked to UK-based handlers and a BKI mastermind, aimed to disrupt targeted attacks. Separately, Amritsar police dismantled a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling ring, seizing heroin and sophisticated pistols intended for local criminals.

En cette semaine dédiée à la santé mentale, le centre Turu-ma mise sur la réinsertion professionnelle des personnes en situation de trouble mentaux. La réparation du lien social, c’est le thème retenu pour cette semaine dédiée à la pathologie. Au centre Turama, ils sont six à suivre une formation professionnelle.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has strongly denied reports claiming it reached a “secret deal” with Sweden involving conditional development aid linked to the deportation of Somali nationals.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Nugal Regional Court on Wednesday sentenced Sharmarke Hussein Yusuf to 25 years in prison after finding him guilty of kidnapping and raping three women, including two young sisters, in Garowe.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Wednesday officially endorsed the restoration of Somalia’s full independence in managing its national human rights mandate, marking the end of more than three decades of international oversight.

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[UN News] The offer sounded almost unreal. The UN was fishing around for someone with a knack for building prisons - preferably a woman - to join its mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Would she go?

[RSF] As the presidential election set for 12 October approaches and the possibility of re-election for nonagenarian President Paul Biya is high, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is publishing its alarming assessment of the press freedom situation in Cameroon, outlining the major obstacles to journalism in ten key points.

[MSF] Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo - Since 2019, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has treated 16,445 victims and survivors of sexual violence in the Salamabila region of Maniema province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This alarming figure reflects the scale of a silent crisis that is too often overlooked and forgotten by national and international authorities. As MSF leaves the project at the end of October, we urge donors and organisations to step in and ensure that progress

Over 10,000 personnel will have to be sent home across nine missions globally, according to Reuters and AP Read Full Article at RT.com

A 3-room HDB flat in Bidadari has just been sold for a record price of $930,000.According to property news portal EdgeProp, the transacted price in October is the highest for three-room flats in Toa Payoh, which the Bidadari estate is part of.The 764 sq ft unit at Block 115C Alkaff Crescent began its lease in 2020 and has since fulfilled its five-year minimum occupation period (MOP), with approximately 94 years left on its lease to date.The selling price for the unit, located around the 16th to 18th floor, surpassed the $920,000 fetched by a unit on a lower floor in July this year.According to HDB data, another unit within the same block and located around the 13th to 15th floors changed hands for $900,000 in December last year.Potential windfallWhen it was first launched in the November 2015 Build-To-Order exercise, the indicative starting price for a 3-room HDB flat in the Bidadari estate was from $297,000, excluding grants.

Plans are under way to accommodate 1,000 new beds for students at the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica, as the institution moves to tackle student homelessness and food insecurity. UTech President Dr Kevin Brown made the disclosure at a...

OSAKA, Japan: VISITORS TO the Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, were treated to a true taste of the island with the sampling of one of the country’s most beloved culinary staples – patty. The patties, which included beef, chicken...

FROM FRIDAY, October 17 to Monday, October 20, Great Huts Eco Resort, an eco-friendly, Afrocentric nature sanctuary, perched on the cliffs overlooking the turquoise Boston Bay in eastern Portland, will be hosting a series of activities in keeping...

Le Maroc a marqué de son empreinte la scène diplomatique et économique de Dakar, à l'occasion d'une visite officielle du ministre des Affaires étrangères, Nasser Bourita, occasion pour le Maroc de consolider ses liens avec le Sénégal et de renforcer son ancrage en Afrique de l'Ouest. Reçu en audience par le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye, les deux responsables ont souligné la qualité et la densité des relations entre Rabat et Dakar, qualifiées de « fortes et multidimensionnelles ». Le (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

À la sollicitation du Haut-commissaire du Gabon au Canada, le ministre Odette Polo épouse Pandzou a reçu en audience M. Flobert Deffo Kamto, chef de l'entreprise canadienne Njemoka Industries, entreprise spécialisée dans la production d'huile de canola. Ce projet s'inscrit dans les priorités du plan de développement au Gabon, notamment en ce qui concerne la diversification de l'économique. Dans cette logique, Njemoka Industries a reçu les habilitations pour créer une filiale gabonaise. (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville, le 03 Octobre 2025 – L'Ambassade du Japon et le Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et de la Coopération, Chargé de l'Intégration et de la Diaspora de la République gabonaise, ont procédé aujourd'hui à la cérémonie de signature de l'accord de don relatif au « Programme de Développement Économique et Social », financé par le Japon. Ce projet permettra de fournir dix-huit automates médicaux de dernière génération destinés aux hôpitaux régionaux et aux centres de santé. Cette (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Les services de gendarmerie sont en alerte après la disparition de Teva Neagle, un détenu de 48 ans, qui n’a pas regagné sa cellule à l’issue de sa permission de sortie de Tatutu. Dernièrement aperçu ce lundi à midi, il a laissé un message inquiétant suggérant des pensées suicidaires.

A 66-year-old woman died after falling from a Toa Payoh HDB block on Wednesday (Oct 8).The police said in response to media queries that they were alerted to the case at Block 195 Kim Keat Avenue at about 10.20am.The woman was found lying motionless at the foot of the block and pronounced dead at scene by a paramedic from the Singapore Civil Defence Force.A photo shared with Stomp showed three individuals — two of whom were holding cloths — standing by a body covered with a white sheet. An object that appears to be a black shoe can be seen on the pavement.The police said that foul play is not suspected, based on their preliminary investigations.Police investigations are ongoing.

A car crashed into a road barrier in Yishun after speeding and attempting to overtake another vehicle on Oct 4.In a video posted to the Facebook page SGRV, a white Honda Civic can be seen accelerating and moving from the rightmost lane to the left in attempt to overtake a car.The car being overtaken was simultaneously moving towards the left lane, causing the Honda Civic to swerve.The Honda driver then hit a road barrier on the left, bumped into the car in the next lane and crashed into the road barriers.A netizen in the comments noted that the street has been undergoing construction for a period of time, while another added that there are often roadblocks due to the construction works.In response to queries from AsiaOne, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that the traffic accident occurred at around 3.10pm along Lentor Avenue.SCDF also said that one person was conveyed to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.Migrant workers help driverThe aftermath of the accident can be seen in a separate video posted to TikTok on Oct 5. 

The Congress party is questioning the Special Summary Revision (SSR) process in Bihar, demanding clarity on 30 lakh voters removed from electoral rolls and their voting status in the Lok Sabha polls. They highlight discrepancies in voter addition forms, raising concerns about due process and the integrity of the final voter list.

The ED has flagged serious financial irregularities at Indiabulls Housing Finance (now Sammaan Capital), while an NGO alleges the Ministry of Corporate Affairs condoned governance violations despite SEBI's adverse reports. The Supreme Court has summoned an MCA officer with original files to examine the ministry's leniency in corporate governance issues.

Sunshine hours across most of India have declined over the past three decades, with the north Indian plains experiencing the steepest drop. This trend is linked to increased cloud cover and rising aerosol pollution from industrial and vehicular emissions. The reduction in sunlight has significant implications for solar energy generation and agriculture.

The government has unveiled a draft labour policy aiming to boost women's workforce participation to 35% by 2030 and establish universal, portable social security. The initiative will integrate various welfare schemes into a single account for easier worker access. Additionally, it plans to streamline skill development and employment services through a unified digital platform.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh witnessed mid-air refuelling of an F-35 fighter jet aboard an Australian RAAF tanker aircraft. This event highlights India-Australia defence cooperation, with both nations signing an agreement for air-to-air refuelling. Singh's visit to Canberra further strengthens bilateral defence ties and strategic coordination.

Indian refiners are reportedly being offered significant discounts from Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com