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The move could keep food assistance flowing despite the federal government shutdown.

Independents hold Trump and Republicans responsible for the shutdown by a 2-to-1 margin, according to a poll conducted by The Washington Post, ABC News and Ipsos.

A tense hostage situation in Mumbai's Powai concluded with police shooting Rohit Arya, who held 17 children and two adults captive. Arya, claiming he only wanted a conversation, was shot after allegedly attempting to harm the children with an air gun. He later died in hospital. Police successfully rescued all hostages.

Israel reportedly secure unrestricted access to Google and Amazon’s cloud services and made them notify it about data requests from abroad Read Full Article at RT.com

Malawi’s Minister of Finance, Joseph Mwanamvekha, has urged collective national effort in steering the country through one of its toughest economic recovery paths in recent history, emphasizing that government alone cannot fix the crisis. Speaking at the Economic Association of Malawi (ECAMA) Annual Conference, Mwanamvekha reaffirmed government’s commitment to economic diversification and structural transformation as […] The post Mwanamvekha Rallies Stakeholders as Malawi Faces a Tough Road to Economic Recovery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The All-Russian Decorative Art Museum in Moscow has presented a new socialist realism exhibition celebrating Soviet unity and progress Read Full Article at RT.com

New Delhi and Moscow have sealed a deal for the local assembly of Superjet passenger aircraft, aiming to boost Indian civil aviation Read Full Article at RT.com

Senate records show that nearly 400 GOP members were subpoenaed in the investigation into alleged 2020 election interference Read Full Article at RT.com

Israel reportedly secure unrestricted access to Google and Amazon’s cloud services and made them notify it about data requests from abroad Read Full Article at RT.com

Officers from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) foiled an attempt to smuggle undeclared currencies of $200,000 into Singapore via Woodlands Checkpoint on Oct 23.In a Facebook post on Thursday (Oct 30), ICA said that officers had directed the Malaysia-registered car for enhanced checks, during which they discovered cash concealed under the passenger seat, in a luggage and in a backpack. The total amount recovered was 200,000 Brunei dollars (S$200,000). Preliminary investigations revealed that the 54-year-old Malaysian driver was allegedly transporting the money into Singapore on behalf of another party. He had failed to submit the required electronic declaration. The case was subsequently referred to the police for further investigation.

The Congress has hit back at the BJP's complaint against Rahul Gandhi's «dance» remark targeting PM Modi. Congress leader Pawan Khera accused the BJP of being «issueless» and lacking a vision for the Bihar elections. He questioned the BJP's right to object to «dance» when their prime minister has used words like 'mujhra'.

Darren Clayton took to Instagram to voice his anger over the attack, slamming London's authorities and Mayor Sadiq Khan , and urging them to take a 'long hard look at themselves.'

The Congress criticised the home ministry's directive to facilitate ex-Agniveers' recruitment into private security, accusing the BJP of demeaning soldiers. The directive aims to aid the career transition of these recruits after their four-year service, with the government also reserving vacancies in central forces for them.

Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others allegedly conspired for a «regime change operation» during the 2020 riots. The police claimed evidence shows a deep-rooted plan to destabilize the nation, aiming for armed rebellion and international attention during Donald Trump's visit, warranting jail, not bail.

Libreville, 30 octobre 2025- L'affaire Warren Loundou continue de bouleverser l'opinion publique. Ce nom, désormais tristement célèbre, renvoie à un adolescent victime d'une agression barbare en bande organisée. En l'espace de quelques jours, cette tragédie est devenue le symbole d'une déchéance morale profonde. Mercredi 29 octobre, les sept adolescents impliqués ont été déférés devant le Procureur de la République. Deux d'entre eux ont été placés en détention préventive, trois autres (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Ce lundi 27 octobre 2025, le Ministre de l'Environnement, de l'Écologie et du Climat, Monsieur Mays Mouissi, s'est rendu au canal du bassin versant de la Vallée Sainte-Marie, accompagné du Délégué Spécial de la Commune de Libreville, Adrien Nguema Mba, et de la Directrice Générale de Clean Africa, Madame Anémone Ntoma Mengome. Cette visite de terrain avait pour objectif de constater l'avancement des travaux de curage réalisés par Clean Africa, destinés à assainir le canal, à améliorer (...) - ENVIRONNEMENT / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Ce 30 octobre 2025, Sa Sainteté le Pape Léon XIV a reçu en audience au Palais apostolique Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Président de la République, Chef de l'État et Chef du Gouvernement. Au cours de cette rencontre, les deux personnalités ont salué les excellentes relations entre le Saint-Siège et le Gabon, et ont échangé sur la paix, la formation des jeunes, la santé et l'éducation. Le Chef de l'État s'est ensuite entretenu avec le Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secrétaire (...) - RELIGION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The British company intends to bring in an international train service through the Channel Tunnel.

Poland has extended a ban on Ukrainian food imports to protect local farmers, despite a new EU free trade agreement with Kiev Read Full Article at RT.com

Asbestos, which can pose serious health risks when exposed during demolition, was frequently used in projects at the time of the East Wing’s construction.

Mogadishu (HOL) — After more than two decades without an official gazette, Somalia is digitizing its legal archives to restore public access to the law — a landmark step by the Ministry of Justice aimed at rebuilding state institutions, strengthening transparency, and renewing trust in the rule of law.

This report, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Justice, Civil Liberties and Institutional Affairs at the request of the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI), examines the use of AI techniques to support monitoring the application of EU Law. First an overview is provided of the state-of-the-art AI solutions used in application of law. Then AI applications in the legislative process are considered, from pre-enactment information analysis, impact forecasting and public engagement, to drafting support and monitoring impacts and compliance. AI in monitoring the implementation of EU law is then analysed, considering both existing applications and prospects for new AI technologies. First the transposition of directives is considered. The application of binding provisions is then addressed, having regard to implementing rules, judicial decisions, administrative action, and social behaviour. Finally potential contributions of AI to a principled approach to EU law is examined, for consistent interpretation and the respect of fundamental rights and principles. Recommendations are finally proposed on using AI to make monitoring more accurate and efficient.). Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The strategy has fueled a stark fundraising advantage and polling lead that Democrats hope will help deliver a concrete rebuttal to the president’s redistricting agenda.

China’s leader agreed to delay restrictions on rare earth minerals for a year and buy more soybeans, Trump said after a meeting designed to calm trade tensions.

Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim will be making his first working visit to Egypt as Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs from Oct 31 to Nov 2.In a statement on Thursday (Oct 30), the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) said that Assoc Prof Faishal's visit is intended to strengthen bilateral engagements.«The visit, his first to Egypt as Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, aims to strengthen Singapore's bilateral engagements with Egypt in Islamic education, scholarship and student development, as well as to enhance partnerships for student and Islamic religious teacher (asatizah) development,» Muis said.When in Egypt, Assoc Prof Faishal will call on key individuals such as the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheik Dr Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Al-Tayeed, and the Grand Mufti of Egypt, Dr Nazir Mohamed Ayyad. The acting minister will also meet with Singaporean students in Egypt to reaffirm Muis' support for their well-being and growth. 

The Public Service Division (PSD) announced that Manpower Permanent Secretary Ng Chee Khern, who has served 41 years in the public service, will retire on Dec 1.This is among several changes for permanent secretaries announced on Thursday (Oct 30).Ng, 60, began his career in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) in 1984, rising through the ranks to become Chief of Air Force from 2006 to 2009.After leaving SAF, Ng was appointed Security and Intelligence Division director in 2010.In 2014, Ng was appointed permanent secretary for defence development. He was concurrently the second permanent secretary for health, overseeing emergency preparedness and capacity building for the public healthcare sector.He was later appointed as the first permanent secretary for smart nation and digital government in 2017, where he led the government's efforts to develop digital enablers for citizens and businesses, said PSD.Ng took on his current role in the manpower ministry in 2022.Other changesSustainability and the Environment Permanent Secretary Stanley Loh, 54, will take over from Ng on Dec 1. 

Edward, now titled as the Duke of Edinburgh, lives at Bagshot Park and has been paying a 'market value' for the property, records show.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves could effectively torch the Labour manifesto as analysts warn that she needs to fill a black hole in the public finances of up to £50billion.