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Africa: Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Africa's Economic Emancipation
[New Era] MOSCOW- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Africa must move from political liberation to economic emancipation by strengthening cooperation with Russia in trade, investment and industrial development.
Africa: African, European Regulators Push Ebola Vaccine Trials
[New Dawn] The African Medicines Agency (AMA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have issued joint guidelines aimed at accelerating the development and clinical testing of vaccines against the Bundibugyo virus (BDBV), which causes a form of Ebola disease.
The pact that aims to return tourism's wealth to residents
A movement born in Malta wants to change tourism rules by involving hotels in local community life, returning visitors' wealth to residents and curbing gentrification.
Val Chmerkovskiy Says He Wants ‘Nothing But Love’ for Carrie Ann Inaba Following ‘DWTS’ Suspension, Apologizes to Jenna Dewan: ‘I Am So Sorry for All the Chaos’
“Dancing With the Stars” pro Val Chmerkovskiy and judge Carrie Ann Inaba have made amends, concluding the hectic saga that has ensued since Chmerkovskiy made an “inappropriate” joke about Inaba earlier this month that resulted in his getting benched from the competition. On
Africa: Kane Ends England's 25-Year Wait, Wins Ballon d'Or
[This Day] *Saka wins Sócrates Award, Yamal awarded the Young Talent for the Third year
Africa: Africa CDC Commends Kenya's Decisive Leadership and Strengthens Joint Efforts to Contain Ebola
[Africa CDC] H.E. Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), met with Hon. Aden Duale, Cabinet Secretary for Health of the Republic of Kenya, to commend Kenya's decisive leadership and swift response to the Ebola
Africa: Four in Five Domestic Workers Lack Formal Job Protections, UN Finds
[UN News] An estimated 66.5 million domestic workers - representing more than four out of five domestic workers worldwide - were informally employed in 2025, a new report by the UN's labour organisation has found.
Africa: Global Sexual Health - Why Communal Knowledge About Pleasure and Wellbeing Matters
[The Conversation Africa] For decades, discussions and decisions about access to contraception, abortion, maternal healthcare, HIV prevention and treatment, comprehensive sexuality education, gender equity, and protection from sexual violence have largely flowed in one
Africa: African Universities Can Do More Than Teach and Research - They Can Drive Social Change
[The Conversation Africa] African universities have significant public resources, including knowledge, skilled people, infrastructure and networks. Beyond producing graduates, how can these resources be used to address problems that people experience in their everyday lives?
Africa: Africa Cannot Build a Stronger Agrifood Economy While the Livestock Sector Loses $4 Billion a Year
[African Arguments] Across Africa, the livestock sector supports more than 350 million people. Livestock is much more than an agricultural commodity. For millions of families, cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, and other animals are sources of food and income. They are also
Kore-eda Hirokazu Hails Japanese Cinema’s Global Moment as Ninomiya Kazunari, Academy’s Amy Homma and ‘Kokuho’ Producer Murata Chieko Take Stage at Kering Women in Motion Tokyo Event
Kering Women in Motion, an allied program of the Tokyo International Film Festival, held a talk event on Tuesday at Toho Cinemas Roppongi Hills for a packed crowd. Director Kore-eda Hirokazu (“Shoplifters”) opened the event with brief remarks. “In recent years, I’ve been
Boeing shares tumble after it releases cautious growth forecast
Investors monitor Boeing shares after a slump on Tuesday weighed on sentiment following an update from the group on its outlook.
Chinese EV imports surge in Thailand ahead of planned excise tax
Imports surged 138% from a year earlier to US$421 million (S$539.6 million).
Indonesia beefs up security presence to prepare for student protests
A heavy police and military presence, as well as armoured vehicles, could be seen in busy parts of central Jakarta on Wednesday (Oct 28) morning.
India evacuates tens of thousands as Cyclone Arnab makes landfall
Cyclone Arnab strengthened into a “very severe” cyclonic storm late Tuesday with gusting winds and heavy rain reported in several coastal areas.
China dismisses Taiwan’s accusations of involvement in comedian attack
Taiwan prosecutors indicted five people for plotting to attack a Taiwanese comedian whose shows mocked Beijing.
Jessica Biel Says She Won’t Hand Her Son Acting Roles Just ‘Because You’re Part of This Family’: ‘We’re Not Doing That’
With parents like Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake, it might not be entirely possible to avoid being labeled a nepo baby in totality — but that isn’t stopping Biel from making it explicitly clear to her son that he “can’t just take a part” from someone because of who his
Climate change should be declared health emergency as health risks can no longer be ignored
Climate change should be declared a global health emergency as its impacts intensify faster than action to address them, authors of a major new report warn.
29 Years Ago, ‘Buffy’s Wisest Character Got a Shocking Backstory that Redefined the Entire Series
Buffy the Vampire Slayer began to find its rhythm in season 2, after introducing an unnerving backstory to Rupert Giles.
A simple daily fiber supplement reduced arthritis pain and improved strength
A new clinical trial suggests that a simple daily fiber supplement could significantly reduce knee osteoarthritis pain, improve muscle strength, and make the body less sensitive to pain. Researchers discovered that the benefits may be linked to changes in gut bacteria and the
Oscars Will ‘Always’ Reward Human Excellence in AI Era, Academy Chiefs Say as They Leave Door Open to International Feature Rule Tweaks (EXCLUSIVE)
The Oscars will keep honoring human-driven work as AI spreads through filmmaking, Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor tells Variety in Tokyo, while the Academy’s leadership expects to keep refining the international feature rules in the first year of a new route that lets
Netanyahu, Eisenkot stake rival claims to lead Israel after deadlocked vote
By Maayan Lubell, Lili Bayer and Tamar Uriel-Beeri JERUSALEM, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot offered competing claims to lead Israel after Tuesday's election, withNetanyahu calling for a right-wing government and Eisenkot saying
Deeper India-Philippines ties boost US aims in South China Sea
This article first appeared on Pacific Forum and is republished with kind permission. Read the original here. With so much media focus in recent months on the war in Iran, it’s no surprise that Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby’s speech in Manila received so
MapInsights helps police trainees learn the territory
In early 2026, the University of Illinois Division of Public Safety was facing a challenge. It had 11 security guards it planned to convert to community service officers, which meant they would change from being based in one building to working a whole beat.
Trump and Talarico hold dueling Texas rallies
President Trump and Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D) shared their competing visions Tuesday as the two held dueling rallies in the Lone Star State one week before the midterm elections. Trump did two rallies in Texas — the first in Corpus Christi and another in
South Korea’s Supreme Court issues new detention warrant for former first lady Kim Keon Hee
The new warrant allows the authorities to hold Kim for an initial two months.
Ambani's Jio surges 21% in Mumbai debut after record US$3.2 billion India IPO
The listing furthers Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani's plan to turn Jio's parent Reliance Industries from an oil-and-chemicals conglomerate into an "everything company" spanning consumer and technology.
Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspends its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".
The autistic brain processes faces differently than scientists thought
A major new study reveals that autistic children’s brains process faces differently, and those differences may begin earlier than scientists previously thought. Researchers found that brain signals associated with recognizing faces become more specialized as neurotypical
Digital tools and 3D printing emerge as key themes in circular economy research
A review of the research literature spanning the years 2020 to 2026 has found that digital technologies, additive manufacturing and resource recovery are major themes in the transition toward a sustainable, circular economy. The work, published in the International Journal of
Trump reups calls to put Cruz on Supreme Court in vacancy scenario
President Trump joked Tuesday that Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) would be his pick for the next Supreme Court vacancy, saying the senator could get unanimously confirmed because lawmakers in both parties would jump at the chance to get rid of him in Congress. During a midterm rally
South Korea sets new record for foreign tourist arrivals
As at Oct 26, South Korea recorded 18.91 million arrivals in 2026.
Man charged with fraud over Bondi Beach shooting claim
Police arrested the man on Oct 27 and charged him with publishing false and misleading material to obtain advantage.
The MCU's Oldest Villain Just Made a Surprise Return in 'VisionQuest'
VisionQuest just brought back the character of Raza, the Ten Rings terrorist not seen since the first Iron Man movie
Federal grand jury declines to indict Cassidy Hutchinson
A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday rejected the Justice Department’s attempt to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson over her testimony to lawmakers about President Trump’s actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Justice Department
Africa: Kane, Putellas Are 2026 Ballon d'Or Winners
[Daily Trust] Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane, and London City Lionesses and Spain star Alexia Putellas on Monday claimed the men's and women's Ballon d'Or awards at the event held at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England.
Cyclone Arnab stalls close to India's east coast
Winds of 115kmh to 125kmh and gusts of up to 140kmh are forecast, authorities said.
New election forecast updates predictions every 10 minutes
From Alaska to Texas, the battle for control of the U.S. Senate is unfolding across 35 races. And a new Northwestern University election model is tracking them all—every 10 minutes.
Palestinian protest leader says movement reshaping US politics
Mahmoud Khalil, who became the face of resistance to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian student activism, believes the movement has succeeded by shifting public perception and encouraging a generation of leaders ready to question views about Israel. "The
Vietnam considering cutting petrol tax, electricity prices
The move comes as inflation rises above target and growth may miss the 2026 goal of at least 10%.
China downgrades envoy to South-east Asian meeting after sea row
Beijing will be represented by the defence attache of the Chinese embassy to the Philippines.
Halloween meets history in many ghostly tourism attractions. Is this a problem?
Halloween, the fall holiday and $13.5 billion industry, lurks around the corner.
Amy Poehler Tells Noah Wyle ‘The Pitt’ Needs More Romance: If You’re ‘Gonna Show the Guts, You Gotta Show Some Butts’
Amy Poehler sat down with Noah Wyle on Tuesday’s episode of her “Good Hang” podcast to discuss both “ER” and “The Pitt” on the heels of his People’s Sexiest Man Alive appointment. She also used her time with the actor to provide some feedback on the lack of romance in the
William Shatner Pays Tribute to Walter Koenig: ‘A Man Who Genuinely Loved the Star Trek Community’
Koenig, who portrayed Ensign Pavel Chekov, died Sunday at the age of 90
Three South Korean financial firms including Bithumb report data breaches: Report
Bithumb, Daishin Securities and Mirae Asset Global Investments reported being hacked.
Brambles are a problem weed in South Africa, but researchers are closer to finding a natural enemy to manage them
Invasive alien brambles have been spreading across South Africa since the early 1900s, having come from North America and Europe. All brambles fall within the genus Rubus. Their common names in South Africa are braam (Afrikaans), ijingijolo (isiZulu) and monoko-metsi (seSotho).
Here's the Phantom Blade Zero release time for your region
Battle through the Wulin's monsters and martial masters.
Africa: Dear Africa - the Financing Game Has Been Played Behind Our Backs for Too Long
[New Times] I have watched this pattern for years, and I am tired of the polite silence.