US national Derek Huffman has thanked President Vladimir Putin, saying he is proud to receive Russian citizenship Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington has dropped its “old” nation-building strategy and now focuses on diplomacy and deal-making, intel chief Tulsi Gabbard has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he apologized to US President Donald Trump over a controversial Ontario government ad Read Full Article at RT.com

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland’s security forces have warned that anyone carrying weapons outside the official security apparatus will face legal action, amid growing political and military tension in the region.

Ukrainian troops tried to carry out a helicopter landing near an encircled town in Donbass, the Russian Defense Ministry has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Hungary, which asked to be exempt from sanctions on Russian oil, will not receive special treatment, US President Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A new Pentagon memo lets commanders overrule decisions on trans soldiers retention and enforces birth-sex uniforms at hearings Read Full Article at RT.com

The Germany military is reportedly proceeding with plans to purchase kamikaze drones that performed poorly or skipped recent testing Read Full Article at RT.com

A fire broke out at Eunos Industrial Estate on Saturday (Nov 1) afternoon.In a Facebook post at around 6pm, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to a fire at 1079 Eunos Avenue 7, adding that firefighting operation is ongoing.  

Rescue crews will attempt today to free a humpback whale that has been trapped east of Hrísey since yesterday morning, after poor weather conditions made rescue efforts impossible throughout the day.

Þórdís Lóa Þórhallsdóttir, leader of the Liberal Reform Party on Reykjavík City Council, says she cannot see how the planned number of parking spaces will fit into the new Úlfarsárdalur neighborhood, where 4,000 new apartments are set to be built.

With the Supreme Court saying authorities can use race as a reason to stop people, Latinos and others say they are wary of looking for work, shopping and walking children to school.

The president is keeping a distance from some Republican candidates and signaling some pessimism about next Tuesday’s elections.

The nation’s aviation system faces new strains amid growing concern that critical front-line employees working without pay might stop showing up for work.

[RFI] Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has won a landslide election victory, official results revealed on Saturday.

[Nile Post] At least 15 people are feared dead following fresh landslides that struck the districts of Kapchorwa, Kween, and Bukwo early Saturday morning, burying several homes and destroying large tracts of farmland.

[allAfrica] In 2010, a young Tunisian street vendor named Mohamed Bouazizi set himself alight in protest against corruption and police brutality. His desperate act ignited the Arab Spring, a wave of uprisings that swept across North Africa and the Middle East, toppling once-untouchable strongmen and redrawing the region's political map.

[New Times] APR FC has reinstated players Yussif Dauda and Mamadou Sy, who had been suspended for thirty days following misconduct and disobeying team instructions issued by the coaching staff.

[New Times] As Africa strives to strengthen food and nutrition security amid mounting climate shocks, key stakeholders and experts are calling for gender inclusive, sustainable financing and resilient agri-food systems across the continent.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Rwanda has taken another significant step in its long-running peace and reconciliation journey after 143 former members of armed groups, including ex-FDLR combatants, were officially discharged during the 75th Demobilization Ceremony held at the Mutobo Demobilization Centre in Musanze District.

Top stories from the Russian press on Saturday, November 1st

The TV channel said that radicals in the Gaza Strip continue to hold the remains of 11 hostages

Rodion Miroshnik pointed to the fabricated charges surrounding Bucha as a prime example

Errol Musk expressed confidence that US investors could show renewed interest in the Russian market

According to Vitaly Kiselyov, the Ukrainian military would likely use residential buildings to bolster their defensive capabilities

It has become Reeves' habit, whether dealing with personal indiscretions or great economic matters, to find others to blame when something goes wrong.

Britain has paid around £44billion to the European Union since leaving in 2020. And the Government has committed to handing over another £8billion or so under the terms of the exit deal

Venezuela has reportedly requested aid from Russia, China, and Iran in light of the military buildup by the US Read Full Article at RT.com

UK MPs are reportedly considering legislation to remove ex-Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession Read Full Article at RT.com

The Spanish Foreign Ministry has acknowledged “injustice” in Mexico’s colonization but has stopped short of an apology Read Full Article at RT.com

Sparc Systems Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to improving community health and well-being through a K10 million donation to Beit CURE Children’s Hospital in Blantyre. The donation, presented on Friday at the hospital, will support Beit CURE’s mission to provide specialized medical treatment and compassionate care to vulnerable children across Malawi. Esnor Ward, Country Manager […] The post Sparc Systems Donates K10 Million to Support Medical Care at Beit CURE Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Thirty more bodies of Palestinians who were detained by Israel have been returned to the besieged Gaza Strip, some showing signs of torture.

Beledweyne (HOL) — The newly appointed governor of Hiiraan region, Mohamed Hussein Mohamed, officially assumed office on Friday and pledged to tackle the growing insecurity in Beledweyne, the regional capital.

Las Anod (HOL) — The newly formed Northeastern regional state has accused Puntland authorities of launching an attack on Boocame district in the Sool region, escalating tensions between the two administrations.

The move limiting free press access to Room 140, which houses the offices of the press secretary and other staff, was said to be based on national security.