International
Israeli election in deadlock, Netanyahu bloc faces heavy losses
Exit polls following Israel’s latest parliamentary election show a tight contest between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. Neither bloc appears to have a clear path to an outright majority.
Cyclone Arnab makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh with 150 km/h winds
Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab has hit the coast of India’s Andhra Pradesh. The storm began making landfall at 1:20 am local time on Wednesday (28 October). Winds are blowing at 125 to 135 kilometres per hour, with gusts reaching up to 150 kilometres per hour. Under its influence, heavy rain and gusty winds are lashing various parts of Andhra Pradesh, Yanam in Puducherry and southern Odisha.
Indiscriminate shooting in Assam hotel, 5 killed
Five people have been killed in indiscriminate shooting at a hotel in Guwahati, the capital of Assam in India. One more person has been seriously injured in this incident. This incident took place on Monday night at ‘Bilas Inn’ hotel in Bora Service area adjacent to GS Road of the city. Police have arrested the main accused of the murder Ghanakanta Gogoi. The licensed pistol used in the murder has been recovered from him.
Machado returns from exile to jubilant crowds in Venezuela
Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, made a surprise return home on Sunday after nearly a year in exile, drawing jubilant crowds in a direct challenge to the US-backed interim government.
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake felt in Afghanistan and Pakistan
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region. The quake, which occurred on Sunday night (October 25), was also felt in various areas of neighbouring Pakistan. No deaths or significant damage have been reported in either country so far.
Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president after historic upset over far-right Flávio Bolsonaro
Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won the second round of Brazil’s presidential election. He narrowly defeated opposition Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and was elected president for a fourth time, though not consecutively.
Renowned painter Jogen Chowdhury passes away
Renowned Indian painter Jogen Chowdhury has died. He died on Sunday morning at a private hospital in Kolkata. Jogen Chowdhury, 87, had been suffering from blood cancer for 14 months, according to family sources.
Almost 1,000 arrested in France as protesters and police clash in several cities
Police in France have arrested nearly 1,000 people during ongoing nationwide protests over the rising cost of living, fuel prices and problems in the education sector. Most of Saturday’s (24 October) demonstrations were peaceful during the day, but clashes between protesters and police broke out at night in Paris and several other cities.
Israel displaces around 2,000 Palestinians in Hebron
Israeli forces pushed into the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Saturday and displaced around 2,000 residents, vowing to exact a heavy price for an attack the day before in which two Palestinians killed two soldiers before being gunned down.
Thousands protest in Italy under heavy security
Security forces deployed massively in Italy on Saturday for protests in which thousands rallied despite a sweeping crackdown in the wake of violent clashes last weekend.