Blinken eyes truce prospects as Israel presses battlefield gains
Anthony Blinken’s trip is his 11th to the Middle East since Israel’s war against Hamas terrorists began in October last year.
US urges Israel to capitalise on Hamas leader's killing to end Gaza war
After repeated abortive attempts to broker a ceasefire, Antony Blinken was making his 11th trip to the Middle East since the Gaza war erupted.
Top Islamic State group figure killed in Iraq, Pentagon says
Iraqi forces claim to have killed nine Islamic State commanders, including the jihadists' top figure in the country.
SP, Congress will put up united fight in U.P., says Ajay Rai
Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai confirms united front with SP to defeat BJP in upcoming bypolls.
Israel claims it killed top Hezbollah official expected to be next leader during airstrike
Israeli military revealed one of its airstrikes outside Beirut earlier this month killed Hashem Safieddine, a powerful cleric within the party ranks, who was expected to succeed Hassan Nasrallah
2 dead in Jabalpur factory blast, over a dozen injured
Bhopal, Oct 22 (IANS): At least two persons died and over a dozen received severe injuries in a massive explosion at the ordinance factory in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, officials said. Police have confirmed two deaths so far, however, the number of casualties may rise as the condition of half a do.....
LGBT and veterans charities urge Keir Starmer to 'do the right thing' on gay ban compensation
Critics say that level of funding would mean an average payout of just £12,500 for victims of the ban, which existed until 2000 and saw personnel imprisoned, bullied, assaulted and outed against their will
Veterans demand better payout for gay ban
Leading charities have written to the prime minister, calling the average payments "unacceptably low".
MBS, Jordan king discuss Mideast de-escalation
Iran and Saudi Arabia planning to conduct joint military exercises in Red Sea, according to Iranian report but not confirmed by Riyadh.
SHC issued notices on plea for recovery of eight ‘missing’ Baloch students
KU students, teachers hold rally to demand their release.
US top diplomat issues warning to Israel over Gaza aid
Antony Blinken has told Israel there may be consequences if more aid does not flow to civilians in northern Gaza.
MPs’ rejection of Alcohol Control Bill sparks backlash from civil society
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Myanmar hosts 42nd ASEANPOL Conference
Member of the State Administration Council (SAC) and Union Minister for Home Affairs, Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, attended the opening ceremony of the 42nd ASEANPOL Conference at the MICC I in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday as an honorary guest. The event was graced by special guests such as INTERPOL Chair Mr. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, Chiefs of Police and Senior Police Officers from ASEAN countries and their spouses, delegates from Dialogue Partners including Russia, Australia, China, INTERPOL, and the ASEAN Secretary-General's Office. 
Day after chaos at Waqf panel meet, JPC member slams BJP MP
A Raja said panel's chairman Jagdambika Pal has been conducting the panel's meetings in haste, raising doubts that it will not be able to serve justice.
Waqf panel member A. Raja criticises chairman for conducting proceedings in 'haste'
DMK MP accuses BJP chairman of violating norms in parliamentary committee meeting, raising doubts about justice being served.
CID carries out searches at liquor distilleries
The raids were carried in several districts across the state There were several allegations that poor quality of liquor was sold harming the health of consumers during the previous YSRCP govt ...
Again, PDP shifts NEC meeting
The party said it postponed the meeting originally scheduled for Thursday to give it more time to focus on 16 November Governorship Election in Ondo State.
King Charles offers up new job role - and it could be 'perfect' lifeline for Andrew
The Duke of York has kept a low-profile since his car-crash Newsnight interview in 2019 - but a royal commentator has suggested a tongue-in-cheek way for his to return to the royal fold
'Perfect' new role for Prince Andrew is being advertised by King Charles
Prince Andrew stepped back from public duties in November 2019 after a disastrous Newsnight interview about his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
Another ‘son rise’ in Maha polls: Raj Thackeray fields scion Amit from Mahim seat
Another Thackeray son rises on the state political horizon for the upcoming November 20 Maharashtra Assembly elections.
Bengal bypolls: Trinamool holds advantage amid four-cornered contest at Cooch Behar's Sitai after LS win
West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress is in an advantageous position amid the four-cornered contest in the Sitai Assembly constituency where bypolls will be held on November 13 after wresting the...
Laos, Myanmar ink pact on migrant workers
Vientianetimes -- The two sides will work more closely in formulating plans around migrant workers and at the same time enhance the friendly relations and neighbourly cooperation between Laos and Myanmar.  Under the agreement, the two parties will implement the agreed areas of cooperation concerning their workforces and will sign Memorandums of Understanding on each agreed area of cooperation.
Parliament demands release of SA businessmen imprisoned in Equatorial Guinea
Parliament has backed calls for the release of two South African businessmen illegally imprisoned in Equatorial Guinea.
26th Amendment ‘seriously’ undermines judicial independence: UN rights chief
Turk says “Constitutional reforms must be in line with international human rights law".
Israel strikes Lebanon's Tyre, close to site of ancient Roman ruins
Videos showed clouds of smoke rising from a central area near a Unesco-listed archaeological site.
BJP MPs Write To Speaker Seeking Kalyan Banerjee' Suspension, FIR For 'Unprecedented Goondaism'
The development comes a day after a meeting of the Joint Committee on Waqf Bill where Kalyan Banerjee entered into an argument with BJP's Abhijit Gangopadhyay and smashed a glass water bottle. 
A buried car and a dancing politician: photos of the day – Wednesday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world
BJP appoints Diwakar to key post in State unit after he raises a banner of revolt in Sandur
BJP appoints discontented leader K.S. Diwakar as secretary of State unit after denial of party ticket.
Two-day IIM-K conclave in London from October 24
IIM-K hosts Globalising Indian Thought conclave in London with renowned speakers, discussions on education and global challenges.
BJP MPs write to Om Birla seeking suspension of TMC's Kalyan Banerjee from Lok Sabha
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee smashed a glass water bottle and threw it away during a heated exchange of words with BJP's Abhijit Gangopadhyay at the meeting of the Joint Committee on Waqf Bill.
Candidates of major fronts file papers in Chelakkara  
Excitement in Chelakkara Assembly byelection as UDF, LDF, and NDA candidates submit nomination papers with prominent party leaders.
Ukraine announces mandatory evacuations in eastern town
Ukrainian authorities have announced the mandatory evacuation of children and their families from a town in the northeastern region of Kharkiv, where Russian forces have been making advances.
Israel says it killed three Hezbollah commanders, some 70 fighters in 48 hours
It comes a day after Israel confirmed it had killed Hashem Safieddine, the militant group's heir apparent leader.
No Left-Congress alliance for Assembly byelections in West Bengal
The Trinamool Congress, the BJP, the Left Front, and the Congress have fielded candidates for the byelections in six Assembly constituencies in West Bengal, setting the stage for a four-cornered contest.
Book Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee for ruckus at meeting on Waqf Bill, BJP members urge Speaker
Three BJP MPs demand police case against Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee for violence at committee meeting, seek suspension from Lok Sabha.
Christie’s CEO Guillaume Cerutti Tries to Pour Cold Water on the Frieze London vs. Art Basel Paris Debate
Christie’s CEO, Guillaume Cerutti, felt obliged to try and put the Paris v. London debate to bed by penning an op-ed calling it a “non-troversy.”
Official expected to be Hezbollah’s next leader killed in Israeli strike
Hezbollah fired another barrage of rockets into Israel, including two that set off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv before being intercepted.
US top diplomat urges Israel to seek enduring deal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that Israel needs to pursue an “enduring strategic success” in Gaza after its tactical victories against Hamas terrorists.
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