Oyo State presses Nigeria’s Presidency to account for NLNG dividends
Governor Seyi Makinde says a reconciliation found a roughly ₦9 trillion shortfall for states and local councils. The Presidency rejects his related ₦250 billion-per-state claim.
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Singapore may strengthen haze laws as three more Indonesian firms face notices
Senior Minister K Shanmugam said Singapore could change its laws to secure cooperation from firms linked to haze, while authorities plan preventive notices for three more...
Helen Haines critically injured outside Wangaratta office; suspect in custody
The independent Australian MP was struck by a vehicle in regional Victoria on 19 October. Police are investigating whether it was intentional, and the prime minister said the...
Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over remarks it says threatened force
Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro told Jing Quan his comments were provocative and unacceptable, as Manila sought to keep a sensitive dispute within diplomatic channels.
Li Qiang urges deeper security and intelligence cooperation with Tajikistan
China’s premier called for closer intelligence sharing and stronger protection for Chinese citizens amid concern about violence near Tajikistan’s border with Afghanistan.
Met Éireann forecasts heavy rain and strong winds ahead of bank holiday weekend
Rain is expected to spread across Ireland during the week, with very windy conditions forecast for Thursday and an unsettled bank holiday weekend ahead.
World Food Programme cuts Gaza food assistance for 500,000 people
Funding shortages are forcing the UN agency to reduce monthly assistance in Gaza from 1.6 million people to 1.1 million, with fewer food parcels and hot meals.
Rubio denies US paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine, contradicting Zelenskyy
The US secretary of state said there had been no pause, a day after Ukraine’s president said intelligence had been blocked and then restored.
Ireland deports 24 Romanian men with convictions on charter flight
Eighteen men were taken directly from prison custody for the flight to Bucharest on 18 October. The Irish Times reported re-entry bans of up to 10 years.
Dongguk University plans separate college for international undergraduates from 2028
The Seoul university plans to route international undergraduate entrants through a Korean-language college, with six proposed majors and admissions details still being settled.
Mumbai Crime Branch takes over Tiger Shroff shooting probe after attempt-to-murder FIR
Police have registered a case against three unidentified people after gunfire struck at the Bollywood actor’s car in Juhu. Two other people were injured.
Rebuilding Korea Party unveils impeachment motion against South Korea’s chief justice
The small opposition party wants the ruling Democratic Party to join its push against Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, but the ruling party has yet to decide whether to introduce the...
Macron rejects interior minister’s resignation after unrest across France
Laurent Nuñez remains interior minister after submitting his resignation on Sunday. Macron has demanded transparency over security failures and new policing methods.
IllustrationTiger Shroff survives shooting in Mumbai; driver and bystander injured
Gunmen fired at the Bollywood actor’s car in Juhu on October 18. Police are investigating the attack, while claims of responsibility remain unverified.
Seoul police and Yongsan district plan stronger Itaewon crowd controls for Halloween
Police are coordinating safety inspections as Yongsan district prepares to deploy about 2,550 people and monitor crowding during a 10-day Halloween safety period.
NHS Alliance warns up to 20 maternity units in England may need to close
An NHS leader says staffing shortages and rising caesarean rates are putting smaller units under pressure, while maternity organisations warn about the loss of local care.
HD Hyundai and Anduril report uncrewed vessel trial off California
The companies say a vessel using their autonomous systems completed a three-and-a-half-hour demonstration off Long Beach, as HD Hyundai seeks entry to US naval programs.
Melbourne councils and water agency set 2050 goal for swimming in Yarra River
Four councils and Melbourne Water are pursuing a swimmable Yarra River by 2050, but the project has no cost estimate and parts of the waterway remain unsafe.