Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah hinted at a potential cabinet reshuffle post the Bihar elections, as his government approaches its halfway mark. This move is seen as a signal of his continued leadership, potentially impacting Deputy CM D K Shivakumar's aspirations. The reshuffle also addresses demands for new ministerial inductions amid vacant positions.

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra urged Delhi residents to refrain from complaining about air quality this year, as the government, elected by them, has permitted the use of firecrackers. The Supreme Court allowed green firecrackers from October 18-21, with Delhi CM Rekha Gupta welcoming the decision as a balance between tradition and environment.

Bihar's 2025 election race heats up with BJP and JD(U) announcing candidate lists, while Tejashwi Yadav files nomination from Raghopur. Prashant Kishor opts out to focus on Jan Suraaj, predicting a tough fight for JD(U). The NDA appears to have finalized seat-sharing, contrasting with the opposition INDIA bloc's ongoing talks.

Beledweyne (HOL) — A powerful explosion at a café in the central Somali city of Beledweyne killed at least three civilians and wounded four others on Wednesday, in what security officials believe was a deliberate attack involving an improvised explosive device.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Nearly half of Somalia’s population remains without access to electricity, a shortage that continues to hinder the country’s development and economic recovery, Energy and Water Resources Minister Abdullahi Bidhan Warsame said Wednesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Federal Parliament on Wednesday elected nine lawmakers to represent the country in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), finalizing a crucial step in Somalia’s integration into the East African Community (EAC) less than a year after joining the regional bloc.

Fearne Cotton has revealed she is struggling to sleep in a candid Instagram post on Tuesday, just days after her paedophile ex-boyfriend Ian Watkins was killed in jail.

A Wizz Air flight returning from the Middle East peace summit has been forced to make an emergency landing following passenger reports of an explosion in the cargo hold. 

The man holding a pistol to the head of a kneeling Jewish victim in the harrowing photo known as 'The Last Jew of Vinnytsia' has been identified by a historian.

A no-nonsense Florida judge shot down a conniving mother-in-law's whining claim to innocence as she was sentenced for plotting the murder of her daughter's husband.

Morgan Farr Varney was sentenced to ten months after 'falling in love' with a convicted drug dealer serving more than five years at HMP Lindholme in South Yorkshire.

Russia will require migrants to be tested for hepatitis B and C from 2026, expanding its current medical screening rules   Read Full Article at RT.com

Madagascar’s High Constitutional Court has asked army chief Michael Randrianirina to “exercise the functions” of president Read Full Article at RT.com

Six clergymen have been arrested in the latest escalation of tensions between Nikol Pashinyan and the Armenian Apostolic Church Read Full Article at RT.com

Adani and Airtel will partner with Google for its largest direct investment facility planned in India’s Vishakhapatnam Read Full Article at RT.com

EC President Ursula von der Leyen has warned Serbia it cannot join the EU unless it implements sanctions against Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

Ten drivers were caught for providing illegal cross-border ride-hailing services at Singapore's land checkpoints on Wednesday (Oct 15).In a Facebook post on the same day, Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling said that the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) conducted joint enforcement operations.According to LTA, officers at the borders acted on tip-offs from the National Private Hire Vehicles Association and National Taxi Association.All 10 vehicles were impounded, said LTA.'Crucial to protect commuter safety': SunToday's enforcement operation comes amid enhanced crackdowns by both Singapore and Malaysian authorities on illegal ride-hailing services between Singapore and Johor Bahru.According to Sun, the total number of vehicles impounded for providing such illegal services since July is now 117.«These operations are crucial to protect commuter safety,» she said, emphasising the safety risks involved when commuters engage with unlicensed vehicles that lack the necessary insurance.

SINGAPORE — A maid accused of causing grievous hurt by performing a rash act that led to the death of a four-year-old girl will now be contesting a reduced charge.Lilyana Eva, 33, an Indonesian national, had claimed trial over the charge relating to a fatal road accident at Institution Hill, near River Valley Road, on Jan 23, 2024.Lilyana was the child's maid, and the girl had run across an unsignalised junction and was hit by a car.The Indonesian was facing up to four years' jail and a fine of up to $10,000 after originally being charged with causing grievous hurt by performing a rash act.Lilyana now faces a reduced charge of endangering the child's life by a negligent act.If convicted, she faces a jail term of up to three months, a fine of up to $1,500, or both.Lilyana is accused of failing to ensure the safety of the child by not holding onto her while jaywalking at an unsignalised junction at Institution Hill.The first day of her trial had been slated to start on Oct 15 at 9.30am.But the prosecution and Lilyana's lawyers met in the chambers of District Judge Ong Luan Tze, and it was adjourned to 2.30pm.

SINGAPORE — To keep premiums for national long-term care insurance in check, older individuals with mild and moderate disabilities will no longer be able to opt in to the scheme from 2026.Some seniors will even enjoy lower premiums than what they are paying now, said Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon in Parliament.The aim is to safeguard sustainability and affordability of the scheme, he said during the debate of the CareShield Life and Long-Term Care (Amendment) Bill, which was passed unanimously on Oct 15.«By restoring the underwriting criteria for the scheme, we will lower premiums for older Optional Cohort policyholders, who today pay higher annual premiums than Mandatory Cohort policyholders, who joined the scheme at a younger age.»From 2026, those born in 1979 or earlier who have mild and moderate disabilities will no longer be allowed to opt-in to CareShield Life, but those who do not have pre-existing disabilities can still do so.

Violence erupted outside Baksa District Jail as five individuals accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death were transferred there. A crowd demanding justice for the late singer pelleted stones at the police convoy. The accused, including festival organizers and security personnel, were moved following court concerns for their safety.

Intense border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have claimed civilian lives, while an Indian-origin scholar faces arrest in the US for possessing classified defense documents and alleged meetings with Chinese officials. In India, Bihar's JD(U) released its candidate list for upcoming elections. A tragic bus fire near Jaisalmer killed 20, prompting safety investigations.

Nitish Kumar's JD(U) has unveiled its first list of 57 candidates for the Bihar assembly elections, fielding 30 new faces alongside 27 incumbents. The party aims to retain power, balancing caste equations with a focus on OBC, SC, and EBC nominees. Notably, no Muslim candidates were included in this initial selection.

The father of Durgapur gang rape victim has sought forgiveness from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after previously criticizing her remarks on women's safety. He described Banerjee as a «mother-like figure» and pleaded for her help in securing justice for his daughter, urging her to forgive any harsh words spoken earlier.

The volume of magma accumulated beneath Svartsengi has now exceeded the level it reached before the most recent eruption, and increased seismic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula over the weekend may indicate that another eruption is approaching.

Trump has upended American presidents’ tradition of promoting the rule of law and democracy overseas.

Rep. Seth Moulton launched a bid against Sen. Edward J. Markey in Massachusetts, opening up another battlefront in a tense intra-party divide over candidates’ ages.

“The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” it said, adding that it continues to identify visa holders who have made such comments.

TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of September.

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation headed by Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi is participating in the Seventy-second session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean (RC72) being held in Cairo, Egypt, from October 15 to 17.