Prothom Alo7dPolitics & GovernmentMaha Saptami Puja was celebrated at the Ramna Kali Temple in Dhaka, filled with the fragrance of incense and the sounds of drums. Devotees offered prayers and expressed their wishes for peace and prosperity to Goddess Durga. The temple was vibrant with activity as worshippers participated in the rit
Yonhap News7dPolitics & GovernmentThe Democratic Party of Korea is already focusing significant efforts on Busan ahead of the 2028 general election. The political landscape of the Nakdong River Belt in Busan remains uncertain as the party begins its preparations. Despite the early stage, substantial attention is being given to this
La Republica7dPolitics & GovernmentChilean labor unions will enter wage negotiations with a proposal for a 38.5% increase in the minimum wage. This proposal will be discussed and refined before being presented to the tripartite table – a negotiation forum involving the government, employers, and workers. Unions are hoping this figure
Seneweb7dPolitics & GovernmentAïssata Tall Sall has been reaffirmed as the leader of the Takku Wallu Sénégal parliamentary group and has pledged to continue her parliamentary work with diligence and responsibility. Speaking from Bangkok, the former Minister of Justice and Foreign Affairs expressed her gratitude to former Preside
Mehr News7dPolitics & GovernmentIn **Tehran** on October 18th, a deputy minister from Iran’s Cultural Heritage ministry convened with the president of the Asian Cultural Heritage Alliance (ACHA). The meeting occurred during the alliance’s fourth meeting, indicating ongoing collaboration. Discussions centered around cultural herita
iDNES7dPolitics & GovernmentHundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of France on Saturday to protest the high cost of living. Organizers estimate that up to 800,000 people participated, while the Ministry of the Interior reports a figure of 550,000. Demonstrations in Paris and other cities were marred by clashes wi
La Nación7dPolitics & GovernmentPresident Nayib Bukele of El Salvador announced a plan to evaluate approximately 10,000 detainees with loose ties to gangs for potential early release from prison. The evaluation process will determine eligibility for the “Cero Ocio” program, which offers a pathway to freedom. Around 5,000 individua
Der Standard7dPolitics & GovernmentAustrian universities will face a slight nominal budget decrease, falling to just under 16 billion Euros. This reduction represents a real decrease of approximately ten percent in funding for higher education across Austria. Simultaneously, the Austrian government is introducing a new savings plan f
Sydney Morning Herald7dPolitics & GovernmentThe international authority responsible for timekeeping has voted to eliminate the “leap second,” a practice that has caused complications in global synchronization. This decision, made on Thursday, ends a long-standing debate over the addition of seconds to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to accou
Der Spiegel7dPolitics & GovernmentGreen Party leader Cem Özdemir has voiced opposition to a potential coalition between his party and The Left in Berlin. Özdemir argues that The Left in Berlin represents a “special case” distinct from the party’s branches in other German federal states. This stance signals internal concerns within t
Bangla Tribune7dPolitics & GovernmentThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will conduct interviews of candidates seeking nomination for the upcoming by-election of the Reserved Women’s Seat-23 in the thirteenth National Parliament. The interviews are scheduled for Monday, October 19th, starting at 7:00 PM. The venue for the interviews
WP Wiadomości7dPolitics & GovernmentMass demonstrations organized by the No Kings network took place across the **United States**, extending to numerous cities and smaller communities. Participants rallied to defend the integrity of elections and voiced concerns regarding potential challenges to the democratic process. A central aim o
Srugim7dPolitics & GovernmentProfessor Moshe Cohen-Elia has publicly announced his intended vote in the upcoming elections scheduled in ten days. He emphasized that reaching this decision was a difficult process, marked by significant deliberation. The announcement comes as Israelis prepare to head to the polls. Professor Cohen
Vanguard7dPolitics & GovernmentNgozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Minister of Finance of Nigeria, revealed her mother was kidnapped due to a $2.4 billion fuel subsidy fraud case. The kidnapping occurred amidst pressures related to her work investigating the fraud. Despite the traumatic event, her father urged her to remain strong and co
Hespress7dPolitics & GovernmentThe Superior Council of the Judiciary in Morocco announced a final participation rate of 94.9% in the elections for judges’ representatives to the Council. A total of 4439 judges cast their votes out of 4677 registered on the electoral rolls. The Council stated in a press release issued on Saturday,
Seneweb7dPolitics & GovernmentRacine Talla, former Director General of Radiodiffusion Télévision Sénégalaise (RTS) and mayor of Wakhinane Nimzatt, has responded to accusations made by Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo regarding the RTS enterprise agreement. Talla claims Lo's criticisms are a diversionary tactic and defends his managem
TSA7dPolitics & GovernmentAlgeria is committing a substantial $71.6 billion in investments aimed at increasing its hydrocarbon production by 2030. This announcement was made on Saturday, October 17th, by the Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arkab, during a presentation to the Finance and Budget Committee of the APN (Assembl
La Nacion7dPolitics & GovernmentNetflix Spain has curated a selection of films and series for viewers looking to enjoy the upcoming 48 hours at home. The platform is prepared for a “marathon” of content, providing options for a cloudy and cool weekend. Users can access trailers and synopses to help them choose their viewing materi
Digi247dPolitics & GovernmentHundreds of thousands of people demonstrated across France on Saturday, uniting students, workers, trade unionists, and members of the “Yellow Vests” movement. Demonstrators voiced concerns over the rising cost of living, social inequalities, and the decline of public services. Over 420 individuals
Tal Cual7dPolitics & GovernmentThe United States reactivated a Marine detachment at its embassy in Caracas on Friday, October 16th. The move signals a bolstering of security at the diplomatic facility in Venezuela. General Eric M. Smith, the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps of the U.S., participated in the re-establishment cer
Euromaidan Press7dPolitics & GovernmentThe European Union and Ukraine have established a joint task force dedicated to expediting anti-corruption reforms, a critical step toward Ukraine’s potential membership in the EU. Discussions will take place between officials from Brussels and Kyiv to meticulously review and advance necessary chang
Daily Graphic7dPolitics & GovernmentGhanaian legal practitioner Victoria Bright has emphasized the crucial need for consistent leadership within the Electoral Commission (EC). She argues that the EC’s authority hinges on maintaining public trust, an objective that is undermined by frequent changes in personnel based on shifts in polit
El País Uruguay7dPolitics & GovernmentThe Dean of the Facultad de Medicina in Uruguay has expressed support for limiting the sale of energy drinks, differentiating them from traditional beverages like mate and coffee. Speaking before Parliament, the Dean emphasized that energy drinks do not compensate for lost sleep, nor do they contrib
N1 Info7dPolitics & GovernmentSlovenian Member of the European Parliament, Irena Joveva, has strongly criticized Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico for attending a pre-election rally in support of Aleksandar Vučić’s political list in Serbia. Joveva questioned the appropriateness of a sitting European Union prime minister actively
Antara News7dPolitics & GovernmentIndonesia’s Transportation Ministry is closely monitoring the effects of ongoing forest and land fires in Papua on flight operations. Sixteen airports across Papua are being assessed for reduced visibility due to haze. Authorities are evaluating the risk to air travel and coordinating with relevant
Algerie3607dPolitics & GovernmentAlgeria generated $37.5 billion from hydrocarbon exports between January and September 2026, according to Minister of State Mohamed Arkab. This significant revenue stream highlights the strong performance of Algeria’s energy sector during this period. Arkab attributes this success to unspecified fac
Actu Cameroun7dPolitics & GovernmentFollowing over eight hours of deliberations, the Board of Directors of the Fédération camerounaise de volleyball (Cameroon Volleyball Federation) has adopted several measures aimed at strengthening discipline within the sport. The decisions signal a commitment to improved organization and management
Srugim7dPolitics & GovernmentA news analyst for 'Kan 11' participated in the election campaign of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Following this involvement, the 'Kan' broadcasting corporation made the decision to remove him from his position. The dismissal is expected to take effect immediately this evening. The move comes
Le Sursaut7dPolitics & GovernmentFormer Senegalese President Macky Sall has withdrawn his candidacy for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. The announcement was made on October 17th via a post on his Facebook page. Sall stated his decision was made to facilitate the emergence of a consensus candidate within the United
ERR News7dPolitics & GovernmentPrime Minister Kristen Michal, who also chairs the Reform Party in Estonia, stated that Estonia’s economy is currently experiencing growth at a rate twice that of the European Union average. This announcement coincides with the Reform Party’s unveiling of its campaign slogan as it prepares for the 2