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Deeply divided Israel braces for pivotal election

After three years of regional war, this is a battle Israel always knew was coming, writes Lucy Williamson.

Why Israel's election is one of the most important in its history

Security and democracy emerge as central issues in Israel's highly anticipated general election, as Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports.

SA 'disproportionately vulnerable' to NDIS changes, report warns

South Australia was once the launch site for children under 14 on the NDIS. Now it is grappling with how to handle the federal government’s sweeping changes to the scheme.

Emirati diplomat who helped deliver aid to Gaza enters UN secretary general race

Lana Nusseibeh has Palestine’s endorsement but faces criticism over the UAE’s human rights record and alleged funding of the RSF in Sudan An Emirati diplomat who as UAE ambassador to the UN helped secure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza has entered the race as a late contender to succeed António Guterres as the world body’s secretary general. Lana Nusseibeh, who is of Palestinian heritage, is widely noted for her advocacy of the Palestinian cause and the two state solution and has won the endorsement of the state of Palestine.

Ebola: NCDC warns misinformation could undermine Nigeria’s response

The Director-General of the NCDC, Jide Idris, gave the warning during a briefing in Abuja on Sunday, where he provided an update on the country’s response to the confirmed case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

AI’s ‘opportunity divide’ could deepen global inequality, UN official warns

The deputy secretary-general of UN's ICT agency says unequal access to AI means poorer nations may be left behind.

Jerusalem Daily: Israel expels thousands from Hebron

Power Out, Flight Cancelled As Storm Boelo Hits UK

Tens of thousands of homes were without power Sunday as Storm Boelo battered northern parts of the United Kingdom with strong winds and heavy rain, disrupting travel services. Winds gusts peaked at 84 mph (135 kmh) in Argyll and Bute in western Scotland, according to the Met Office weather agency.

Israeli soldiers beat elderly Palestinian in Hebron

Israeli soldiers beat and injured Hijazi Shawer, a 70-year-old Palestinian shopkeeper and community leader.

Seven killed in Gaza as Israel targets university campus and other sites

Israeli air strike kills three security guards in one of two attacks on the Islamic University in Gaza City.

CoRWA summit to discuss NH 66 bypass woes, delay in Kochi metro’s Kakkanad extension

The 17-km-long Edappally-Aroor NH bypass is feared to become a bottleneck once the NHAI completes the six-laning of the rest of NH 66 in Keralam by 2028, with traffic from the 10-lane Thuravoor-Aroor stretch adding to the congestion

How is the US-Israeli war on Iran causing havoc in Europe?

Rising energy costs and protests are sharpening European opposition to renewed US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

Netanyahu’s pitch: Can Israel use crypto to evade economic sanctions?

Can Israel use crypto to evade economic sanctions?. Prime Minister Netanyahu mulls cryptocurrency as answer to economic sanctions on Israel, but there are few buyers.

Russia to host first Olympic federation world event since Ukraine invasion

The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.

Gaza’s visually and hearing-impaired children miss school due to Israel war

Children in Gaza with auditory and visual challenges often have no access to specialist education.

Israel to close all West Bank land crossings on election day

After a deadly attack which killed two Israeli soldiers on Friday, the Israeli military has said all land border points between Israel and the occupied West Bank will be closed during Tuesday's election.

Karnataka CM warns of action against private firms sidelining Kannadigas

D.K. Shivakumar says the government will act if companies are found deliberately denying employment opportunities to local candidates

Iran says resumption of war with US would not change its mind

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says "whether there is war or not, our policies remain the same", amid renewed threats from US President Donald Trump to begin bombing again.

Explosions Heard In Saudi Capital As Fight With Houthis Continue

Explosions rang out in the Saudi capital on Sunday, as the kingdom was due to reopen Riyadh international airport despite repeated attacks by Yemen’s Houthis. “Air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh,” the coalition posted on X. Later Sunday morning, the coalition said its forces intercepted a cruise missile fired by the Houthis at the kingdom’s southern city of Khamis Mushait.

Obama’s Ohio, Michigan speeches: Key takeaways on Trump, Iran war, midterms

The former US president warns of rising costs, corruption and threats to democratic values ahead of the November 3 vote.

Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored

The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.

Why is Egypt so wary of getting involved in Yemen’s conflict?

As Egypt considers defending Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, memories of its war in Yemen in the 1960s loom large.

In Bulgaria, record low voter turnout triggers a November 1 presidential run-off in a poll colored by divisions over Ukraine war

Low voter turnout has triggered a run-off for the Bulgarian presidency. The vote was colored by strong divisions over Russia's war in Ukraine, and Sofia's relations with the Kremlin.

Countries with the largest armies, tanks, naval fleet and aircraft

The top 10 countries with the largest active military forces are China, with 2,035,000 personnel; India, with 1,431,000; the United States, with 1,333,030; North Korea and Russia, with 1,320,000 each; Ukraine, with 900,000; Pakistan, with 660,000; Iran, with 610,000; Ethiopia, with 503,000; and Türkiye, with 481,000. Tank Ranks by Country China leads the ranking of countries with the largest tank inventories, followed by Russia, while North Korea occupies third place ahead of the United States.