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Putin’s reported commitment is a diplomatic win for Ghana – but the fight to protect our citizens is not over

When Ghana’s name was mentioned at the United Nations over allegations that its citizens were being recruited to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine, the country could not afford to look the other way. Today, following President John Dramani Mahama’s engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister says Moscow has agreed to halt the recruitment of Ghanaians.

TDP sweeps four Municipal Corporations in A.P. local polls

Ruling party emerges victorious in Tirupati, Kadapa, Nellore and Ongole; YSRCP, which swept across wards in 2021 Municipal polls in Kadapa and Nellore, won just one ward in each corporation

No regrets: Trump says Iran war justified despite polls drubbing

Trump acknowledges Iran war played role in defeats but says he would launch it again.

Andhra Pradesh local body polls: TDP-led NDA wrests 12 of 13 Mayor posts; Anantapur only solace for YSRCP

TDP wins 2,571 of 3,897 wards for which poll results have been declared, while YSRCP secures 550 wards, JSP emerges victorious in 484 wards, and BJP grabs 153 wards; counting for Chirala municipality postponed to November 6

Ice hockey federation reiterates opposition to reinstatement of Russia

The CAS ruled last week to overturn governing body's exclusion of ‌Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

UNHCR criticises UK’s 30-year ‘earned settlement’ plans for refugees

Home secretary Shabana Mahmood maintains rigorous rules for those who arrive on small boats UK politics live – latest updates The United Nations refugee agency has said a government plan to make refugees wait up to 30 years before they get permission to settle in the UK “raises significant concerns”. The strategy was unveiled earlier this week by Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, as she announced a softening of aspects of her immigration plans, but kept some of the rigorous rules drawn up by her office last year.

Hebron’s Israeli rooftop settlers threaten the city’s Palestinian identity

Israeli settlers have expanded in Hebron's Old City, with Palestinian residents' presence under threat.

Leading ice hockey nations, sponsors oppose Russia's return

Ice hockey's governing body says the impact of a court decision forcing it to reinstate Russia presents "significant practical and sporting challenges." Several leading nations say they won't play against Russian teams.

Opposition growing to CAS-ordered Russia ice hockey reinstatement

Ice hockey's world governing body says the impact of a court decision forcing it to reinstate Russia has been "significantly underestimated." Several leading nations say they won't play against Russian teams.

Iran hails US voters rejecting war while Khamenei warns hostility won’t end

Iranian officials see Republican midterm losses in a positive light, but supreme leader says US policy will not shift.

Israel’s election commission rejects Netanyahu claims of voting fraud

Move comes after attorney general blocks Shin Bet call to interrogate politicians from Palestinian-led parties Israel’s election commission on Wednesday confirmed the final results of last week’s vote that stripped Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition of its governing majority, rejecting claims of mass fraud promoted by the prime minister. The main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, said Netanyahu had launched a “pogrom against democracy” in attempting to hold on to power by discrediting valid votes and weaponising security forces against parties led by Palestinian citizens of Israel.

We’ll take steps to notify motorists of speed cameras as part of Traffictech implementation – NRSA

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) says it will consider giving motorists adequate notice of speed cameras under the Traffictech-GH system to ensure fairness in the enforcement of road traffic regulations. Mr Amaliba said agencies such as the Department of Urban Roads, the Department of Feeder Roads and the Ghana Highway Authority were responsible for providing the necessary signs.

Centre clears HMWSSB’s Godavari drinking water project, Warangal’s stormwater drainage upgradation and three other urban works

Can Russia compete with the US, China and the EU in Africa?

Moscow pledges more trade and investment in Africa, where leaders want local industries, technology and jobs.

BOI, IFC sign $50 million loan to expand finance for Nigeria’s MSMEs

The seven-year tenor of the loan will strengthen BOI’s funding base and allow it to extend longer-term finance to productive businesses in manufacturing, agriculture, and renewable energy.

INCOIS warns of Marine Heat Wave, issues swell surge alert for east and west coasts

The warming conditions could adversely affect coral reef ecosystems, marine productivity and coastal biodiversity

Syrians see Israel as biggest regional threat, followed by Iran: Survey

Some 97% of respondents to Arab Opinion Index for Syria say Israel threatens security and stability in the Middle East.

Cyprus: From ties with Russia to a strategic alignment with the US

The Republic of Cyprus long balanced ties between Russia and the West. Now, it is phasing out Russian weapons, expanding defense cooperation with the United States and redefining its place in the Eastern Mediterranean.

From non-aligned to pro-Western: How Cyprus has loosened ties with Moscow, built partner-ship with the US

The Republic of Cyprus long balanced ties between Russia and the West. Now it is phasing out Russian weapons, expanding defense cooperation with Washington and redefining its place in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Palestinians return to ruined Hebron homes after Israel’s 10-day siege

Returning Hebron residents face significant economic and structural devastation after Israeli military operation.

Qatar pulls out of hosting 2028 Nations Championship owing to Middle East crisis

Title sponsorship with Qatar Airways also cancelled Paris’s Stade de France most likely venue for 2028 finals Qatar will not host the finals of the 2028 Nations Championship owing to uncertainty caused by the war in the Middle East in a development that has also led to the cancellation of a planned title sponsorship deal for the new tournament with Qatar Airways. Following months of negotiations both parties have agreed to withdraw from an agreement that would have seen Qatar stage the six-match final series in 2028 and 2032, as well as a title sponsorship for four editions of the competition

These cruel new plans to ‘stop the boats’ show the government completely misunderstands refugees like me

Harsher settlement rules wouldn’t have stopped me fleeing hell in Syria to reach the UK. Now I’m here, they will just pile trauma on top of trauma I am a refugee and I am in shock at the home secretary’s announcement that people like me will now have to wait up to 30 years before they can apply for settlement in the UK – a sixfold increase on the current time period.

US to end $3.8bn annual military aid to Israel — Trump

US President Donald Trump says Washington is ending a 10-year security deal providing $3.8 billion in annual military aid to Israel, which was to run until

A Life in Fragments by Marina Litvinenko review – intimate testimony of Putin’s poisonous regime

The wife of murdered Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko rages against Putin’s state, in a moving memoir of life in exile, love and loss Among the many images of violence that might be used to define Putin’s chilly reign, one stands out. The photo of the Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko – gaze defiant, lying in intensive care – taken in November 2006.