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State ballots let voters decide on abortion, taxes, transgender restrictions
Missouri voters could ban abortion - after they just removed a ban two years ago. California voters could tax billionaires 5% of their wealth.
These are the House races to watch in the 2026 midterm election on Nov. 3
An NPR analysis finds 70 House districts where Democrats and Republicans are each investing more than six figures in advertising during the final few days of the election, includi…
Tariffs, diesel and computer chips are driving up costs for automakers
American auto companies say they are paying more for key components like computer chips, steel and copper — plus the fuel needed to transport their products.
Spain, Portugal work with Kiev to develop weapons for strikes against Russia — politician
According to Viktor Medvedchuk, Spain's military-industrial cooperation with Ukraine primarily concerns missile technology and long-range drones
Delhi’s De-Hyphenation Policy is Taking Shape in the South Caucasus
Azerbaijan backed Pakistan during the May 2025 military clashes. Foreign Minister Jaishankar’s recent visit to Baku is part of an effort at rapprochement.
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Trump and Obama campaign at rallies ahead of Election Day, two reports will give latest insights on GDP and inflation ahead of midterms, Israel's election is deadlocked.
Audio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
The recordings appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move even though another up ahead had stalled.
Diesel deal with Russia fails to lower fuel prices in U.S.
Fuel prices in the U.S. rose another seven cents after the announcement of the diesel deal with Russia, reaching $6.35 per gallon (about 3.8 liters), The Wall Street Journal repor…
NATO unexploded ordnance poses particular danger to Alyoshki residents — Defense Ministry
Such unexploded ordnance can detonate at even the slightest touch, the ministry said
One of largest air raids on Moscow, 1,214 UAVs: attacks on Russian regions
Debris from the UAVs fell on the grounds of a factory in Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan, and minor damage was reported
One day, every errand: 9K attend NBN’s Yom Siddurim for Lone Soldiers - Sponsored Content
Nefesh B’Nefesh and the FIDF brought more than 70 government agencies and service providers together at Yom Siddurim to help lone soldiers tackle the bureaucracy of everyday life.
Pentagon watchdog declines to investigate Starlink outages in Ukraine
The Pentagon’s inspector general’s office declined a request from nine senators to investigate outages in Starlink and its military version, Starshield, in Ukraine, the Associated…
Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray
The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.
Ukraine’s military launches one of largest overnight attacks on Russia over year
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that air defenses destroyed 1,214 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs over 19 constituent entities of Russia
More than 600 drones flew toward Moscow, mayor says, as three airports restricted flights
A total of 613 drones flew toward the Moscow region from the evening of October 28 to the morning of October 29, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said.
Shell increases LNG production by 12% in first nine months of 2026
Shell’s LNG sales rose by 6% in the first nine months of the year to 56.4 mln metric tons
Shell profits double to $10.8bn as Iran war pushes up profit margin on oil
Energy firm to return $5bn to shareholders as climate campaigners criticise high profitsShell has doubled its profits in the last quarter after the Middle East conflict drove up t…
Brewers win first World Series in 57-year history
The Milwaukee Brewers win the World Series for the first time in the franchise's 57-year history after beating the Tampa Bay Rays in game five on Wednesday.
Dollar exchange rate below 80 rubles on interbank market for second day
As of 9:42 a.m. Moscow time, the dollar exchange rate was down by 50.01 kopecks at 79.995 rubles
Yuan exchange rate down below 12 rubles on Moscow Exchange first since August 2026
By 9:52 a.m. Moscow time, the yuan exchange rate reached 11.995 rubles
Russia’s Battlegroup Dnepr is demining roads to ensure safe passage to Alyoshki
The soldiers are clearing roads adjacent to the city of unexploded ordnance to facilitate the delivery of aid and the evacuation of residents
Interest on loans to Ukraine to cost EU budget at least 35 bln euros — Politico
The EU will repay last year’s loan worth 90 billion euro after the conflict ends, but the interest rates are already weighing on the next budget
BBC in the Philippines where Thomas Markle is expected to be investigated
Jonathan Head is in Cebu, reporting from outside the home where Markle last resided.
Sporting visible scars, hero flydubai pilot honored by president of UAE
Emirati President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awards Smit Machchhar and colleagues First Class Order of Zayed for thwarting Omani copilot's attempt to crash plane full of Israelis