The Indonesian citizens were initially offered jobs in logistics, border security and defence construction, but when arriving in Russia, were told to sign contracts to serve as mercenaries, undergo training and potentially be deployed to conflict zones.
[OCHA] (New York, 2 November 2026) The United Nations has launched a first-of-its-kind insurance programme that could unlock up to US$40 million in additional funding to help reach people before they lose their homes, food or livelihoods when multiple disasters threaten at
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Access to a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection is moving closer to millions of people in low- and middle-income countries after Dr. Reddy's Laboratories secured tentative approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The African Union has called on African governments to strengthen mechanisms for protecting journalists and ensure attacks against media workers are investigated and prosecuted, warning that persistent impunity is undermining press freedom and democratic
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The World Health Organization (WHO) will convene the first Africa Health Data Forum in Nairobi next week, seeking to strengthen health information systems through country-led priorities, investment and closer coordination among development partners.
Wong is already serving a nearly five-year jail term for subversion and was due for release in early 2027.
Despite echoes of past confrontations, North Korea’s shifting strategic priorities and hostile stance towards Seoul have raised questions about how the latest tensions could unfold.
KATHMANDU, Nov 3 - An Indian national was killed and a New Zealander injured after two helicopters collided as they prepared to land in Nepal's Mount Everest region on Tuesday, authorities said.
Researchers from Canada have shown that the vast Barnes Glacier was still expanding around 2,000 years ago. Their studies suggest climate change counteracted this, preventing a new ice age.
The Zelda Ocarina of Time release time is just around the corner. Here's when you can expect Ocarina of Time to launch in your time zone
From 1 December, female workers with impairing conditions linked to the menopause can access specific medical leave. Spain thus expands labour protection for women, while other European countries still do not provide a similar measure.
Uncle Iroh's timeless advice helped shape Zuko's journey, and its message still resonates almost two decades later.
[RFI] Monday marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists - chosen in memory of Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon, two journalists from Radio France Internationale murdered in Mali on 2 November 2013. According to a report by Unesco, attacks and
[Africa CDC] Kigali, Rwanda -- African Union Member States are a step closer to a coordinated response to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), injuries and mental health conditions following the finalisation of a multisectoral action plan at a five-day technical meeting convened
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart took aim at Michigan congresswoman Haley Stevens and her 11th-hour switch to endorse Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed ahead of Election Day on Tuesday. Stewart spent much of the segment trying to
Disney is gearing up for a significant round of layoffs, with some managers told to cut expenses by 20% on an annualized basis, Bloomberg News reported. It would be the fourth round of job cuts in 2026 under Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro and affect the most number of staffers. The
The strikes on Iran come on the eve of US midterm elections, and just hours after Trump signalled progress in negotiations with Tehran.
Reddit said vast amounts of material were visible to people with no account.
CANBERRA, Nov 3 - Australia's world-first teen social media ban was \"ill thought out\" and amounted to a \"profound restriction on political debate\", a lawyer for messaging platform Reddit told the country's top court in the first legal challenge to the law.
The trio were set to take the stage at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre
Scientists have discovered that a drug originally developed for spinal cord injuries can tackle several key features of Alzheimer’s disease, including DNA damage and inflammation. Already tested for initial safety in humans, the experimental treatment could offer a faster path
These factories, which manufacture for brands like H&M and Uniqlo, rely on millions of lowly paid workers.
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) shared her rationale for her recent decision to endorse former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the state’s contested Senate race, citing campaign ads, among other reasons. "Once I concluded that Abdul El-Sayed is not fit
The theft occurred when a man, posing as a customer, tried on the timepiece and fled the shop while it was still on his wrist.
US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.
The Reserve Bank of Australia's decision was in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, and marked its fifth rate increase this year.
The ruling, which comes on the eve of the midterm elections, essentially ends the Trump administration's bid to disqualify the ballots in the state.
US President Donald Trump signaled progress on Monday in talks with Iran to avoid a return to war, as Tehran reported "intensive" exchanges while offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions. The fresh diplomatic signals came ahead of US midterm elections on
The incident comes amid growing calls for the temperature of political debate in Australia to be turned down.
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced the U.S. would be mediating upcoming Ukraine and Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week. “The United States will mediate working-level negotiations between Ukraine and Russia on November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi, advancing President Trump’s
In the 2025 federal election, Canadians voted at the highest rate since 1993. Explanations for high or low turnout usually focus on the national election campaign, including how close the race was and what seemed to be at stake.
[This Day] Coronation Group is set to advance discussions on mobilising domestic capital and expanding institutional investors' participation in infrastructure financing at the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) 2026, as two of its senior executives prepare to share insights on
As Chinese military pressure increases, Taiwan is pouring billions of dollars into aerial and sea drones.
The Democrat is facing off against MAGA Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 - Malaysia's chief secretary of the government and the governor of the central bank will hold separate meetings with government departments and financial institutions in an effort to prepare the country against security threats, the country's prime minister
He said cyberattacks in Europe, the US and Japan show wider risks, and Malaysia must stay alert.
[Daily Trust] AFLeading voices from government, business, technology, finance and civil society will converge in Abuja on Tuesday for the 2nd edition of the Oxford Global Think Tank (OGTT) Leadership Conference, a high-level gathering focused on charting practical pathways to a
[Ghanaian Times] On October 6, 2026, Ghana announced that it would apply to engage with BRICS following Cabinet approval. Six days later, the Foreign Affairs Minister clarified that Ghana was seeking Partner Country status, not full membership. The distinction matters: Ghana is
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana has endorsed calls for structured and good-faith dialogue involving the African Union (AU), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the African diaspora and countries involved in the transatlantic slave trade and chattel enslavement.
The pledges come as Hong Kong works to reinforce its position as a global financial centre.
Simon Fraser University researchers are zeroing in on how global forestation efforts impact our climate system beyond CO₂ removal in a new study.
Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico said he would want to work with President Trump on a bipartisan “Make America Great Again” agenda. “I would love, as the next U.S. senator from Texas, to work with Donald Trump to actually fulfill some of the promises of his
Scientists at CERN's Large Hadron Collider have uncovered compelling new evidence that even relatively small atomic collisions can recreate the extraordinary state of matter that filled the universe moments after the Big Bang. Known as quark-gluon plasma, this exotic substance
Beloved independent filmmaker Tsukamoto Shinya gave a masterclass at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), speaking about the pivotal works of his career as well as his most recent film, the English-language feature “Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?” Perhaps most
The dwarf planet Ceres is arguably one of the most overlooked and underappreciated planetary objects in the solar system. This could be because while Ceres has the same dwarf planet designation as Pluto, Ceres is largely considered an "asteroid" since it resides in the main
The remarks cast uncertainty over plans to supply 3.4GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035.
The country is set to go to the polls on Nov 7.
Elena Maganini, a TV and film editor who won an Emmy for cutting the pilot for “Dexter” and edited several films for director John McNaughton, died Oct. 21 in Burbank of complications from breast cancer. She was 70. Born in Chicago, she graduated from the U. of Illinois and
The U.S. military struck radar detectors and missile launchers on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, a day before the U.S. midterm elections as mediators continue to push the two sides to reach a peace deal. The Monday attack is a continuation of strikes against Iran and was
Cynthia Nixon is standing by her “Sex and the City” character Miranda Hobbes’ arc in the chaotic reboot “And Just Like That” — despite how bewildering some fans found it. In a recent interview with The New York Times, the actress explained that despite the fact that the show’s
