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PoliticsOct 31‘Deeply troubling’: Zakir Naik faces backlash for defending Taliban’s girls’ education restrictionsIslamic preacher Zakir Naik has drawn criticism after defending the Taliban’s restrictions on girls’ education as a postponement. Education activist Ziauddin Yousafzai and former Afghan MP Mariam Solaimankhil rejected his arguments about security and female teachers. UNICEF says more than 2.6 million Afghan girls have been denied secondary education since September 2021.news9live · united kingdom
WorldOct 31Reno weather Oct. 31. A look at rain, chilly temperatures and trending costumestrick-or-treaters in Reno may need coats over their costumes this Halloween as the National Weather Service forecasts cOld temperatures, rain, and snow flurries in the surrounding hills. The holiday coincides with Nevada Day, an event that will not happen again until 2037 due to the leap year cycle. One exception to the shared date is Carson City, where trick-or-treating is officially observed on Friday, Oct. 30 to avoid collision with the state parade. The discussion of moving trick-or-treating has been floating around Northern Nevada since at least the 2010s, due to the overlap with the annual Nevada Day parade held on Oct. 31. Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, giving everyone an extra hour of sleep or an extra hour of festivities. The National Weather Service predicts a high near 54 degrees,mostly sunny conditions, and a low of 36 degrees.headtopics · united states of america
PoliticsOct 31Who’s on the ballot in Robeson County?ROBESON COUNTY — Election Day is on Tuesday, with county, state and federal offices up for grabs.robesonian · united states of america
WorldOct 31Lone bettor wins Php 10M Lotto 6/42 jackpot on October 31, 2026MANILA, Philippines – A lone bettor bagged the Php 10 million jackpot prize in the Lotto 6/42 draw on Saturday, October 31, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced. The lucky player hit the winning combination 16-40-07-18-41-03 to claim the total jackpot prize of ₱10,000,000.00. Thethesummitexpress · nepal
WorldOct 31Here are some items to always keep in the car in case of an emergencyIt's important to stay prepared. Emergencies can happen to anyone, and if you're in a vehicle, you will need the right equipment to act quickly.freep · united states of america
PoliticsOct 31Over 4,000 cops, CAPF companies to be deployed for INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila MaidanRamlila Maidan divided into 14 zones, with over 200 CCTV cameras and drone surveillance; rally expected to draw 30,000-40,000 people amid traffic restrictions.newindianexpress · india
PoliticsOct 31Kaduna campaign: Massive turnout reflects growing confidence in Renewed Hope Agenda- LokpobiriThe National Coordinator of the Tinubu Health Sector Practitioners Alliance, TIHSEPA, Dr. Ogechi Lokpobiri, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the successful launch of his campaign in Kaduna State, describing the massive turnout as a clear referendum on the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The development is coming days after the alliance expanded its structures […] The post Kaduna campaign: Massive turnout reflects growing confidence in Renewed Hope Agenda- Lokpobiri appeared first on The Abuja Inquirer.theabujainquirer · nigeria
WorldOct 31Raila Odinga Stadium opener: Will European football giants leave a lasting legacy?The planned January 5, 2027, opening of Raila Odinga International Stadium with Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam presents Kenya with an opportunity to showcase its sporting ambitions. But the real measure of success will not be the glamour of the occasion; it will be what the country gains long after the European giants leave Nairobi. […]peopledaily_digital · kenya
WorldOct 31From Etihad Rail’s Ticket Milestone To Diljit Dosanjh’s Abu Dhabi Concert, 5 GCC UpdatesFrom Qatar’s national service programme and a milestone for Etihad Rail to Diwali celebrations in Dubai, here are five regionalcurlytales · india
PoliticsOct 31De la Espriella could not censor the diversity of the National Museum"Lo ocurrido en el Museo Nacional es un microcosmos de lo que estamos viviendo: actos de poder desnudos que debemos enfrentar con la Constitución en mano". The post De la Espriella no pudo censurar la diversidad del Museo Nacional appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 31Israel voted for Israel: Why Gaza wasn’t on the ballotDespite genocide, regional war and isolation, Israel's election revealed little appetite for political alternatives.Al Jazeera [en]
Sci & TechOct 31In 1955, Hawaii introduced the rosy wolf snail to control giant African snails; instead, it devastated native tree snails, and 69 years later a species extinct in the wild since 1991 was reintroduced.Un millar de ejemplares fue criado en un laboratorio del archipiélago.Los biólogos prepararon un recinto especial para protegerlos de depredadores.Clarín
BusinessOct 31Mysuru hotel owners seek rollback of milk price hikeHow can the hotel industry survive if the prices of every essential commodity keep rising?, the association asksThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 31Congress is using democracy slogan to cover up electoral defeats: R. AshokLeader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashok accused the Congress of launching its campaign against CEC Gyanesh Kumar out of political desperationThe Hindu
BusinessOct 31Milton Friedman's phrase, why economists are everywhere, and why 'relevance' is important againEconomía de No Ficción. ¿Cuántas publicaciones o aportes de los economistas aportan soluciones concretas a un problema en específico?Relevancia vs "todo lo demás". El peligro de las recomendaciones sin tener en cuenta las restricciones según un nuevo libro de ensayos para la economía práctica.Clarín
PoliticsOct 31Punjab’s drug menace: Why it is hard to curbExperts cite entrenched smuggling network, alleged police-politician nexus and lucrative trade as major hurdles to eradicating drugs in PunjabThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 31CAN questions conviction of Christian woman in Borno…Raises religious freedom concerns By Luminous Jannamike The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has faulted the reported conviction and imprisonment of a Christian woman in Borno State, raising concerns over religious freedom and the protection of fundamental rights. The woman, identified in circulating reports as Lami Samuel Dawa, was reportedly convicted in a case said […] The post CAN questions conviction of Christian woman in Borno appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 31Speakers highlight Sardar Patel’s contribution to nation-building on Rashtriya Ekta DiwasParticipating in a national unity rally, they call upon citizens, particularly the youth, to uphold the values of unity, integrity and brotherhoodThe Hindu
WorldOct 31Online UG, PG programmes gaining traction among students, say Calicut varsity officialsWhile approximately 1,460 students enrolled in the February 2026 session, as many as 4,500 enrolled in the August 2026 session, say varsity officialsThe Hindu
BusinessOct 31USA celebrates Halloween with record spending forecast and changing trends due to AIEl gasto en Halloween en EE.UU. alcanzará un récord de 13.500 millones, impulsado por la IA que transforma las compras y planificaciones festivas. Dulces, adornos y disfraces dominan el consumo; la anticipación de compras refleja una temporada extendida y consumidores más estratégicos.Clarín
Sci & TechOct 31Chinese archaeologists set for hi-tech excavations with AI and deep-sea robotsChinese archaeologists are set for a hi-tech turn, with the latest five-year blueprint aiming to deploy AI and deep-sea robots to trace Chinese history, decipher the origins of East Asian humans and expand the country’s cultural soft power. Scientists will develop technologies such as remote sensing, ancient DNA analysis, underwater archaeology robots and artificial intelligence (AI) models for virtual restoration of excavated artefacts, according to the 15th five-year work plan for...South China Morning Post
WorldOct 31Bihar educational institutes asked to enforce formal dress code for teachers, other staffersIn a letter, Education Department Director (Administration) Vijay Kumar Pandey asked all district officers to ensure that staff attend schools in formal attire during teaching and office hoursThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 31Trump plans midterm tele-rally blitz from Mar-a-Lago after security upgrade with anti-missile defenses: Live updatesPresident rallies for GOP candidates in Kansas and Iowa, with more than 50 million Americans having already votedThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 31Frustrated Trump yells ‘shut up’ at protester just minutes into final sprint of midterm ralliesMany of Trump’s midterm rallies have been disrupted by protesters, drawing a range of responses from the presidentThe Independent World