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PoliticsOct 31‘Paycheck to paycheck’: Texas border voters shed parties amid economic woesVoters reassess 2024 swing towards Trump as Republicans and Democrats grapple for Rio Grande Valley votes.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 31Hong Kong may raise GDP forecast as growth poised for 5-year high: Paul ChanHong Kong’s economic growth this year could be the city’s strongest in five years, with potential for further upward revisions after the full-year forecast was previously raised to a range of 3.5 to 4.5 per cent, the finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Saturday that the city’s economy grew by 5.1 per cent in the first half of the year, driven by strong export momentum and investment growth. “Although the third-quarter figures have not yet been released, I can...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 31Gen Z Iranians: ‘We won’t let Iran become another North Korea’Despite widespread repression following January’s protests, young Iranians tell Sayeh Rahimy they won’t back down – and they won’t forgetThe Independent World
ConflictOct 31Iran’s army warns any new US attack would spread war widerVanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 31Woman rams multiple vehicles, tries to run over cops in Mumbai; bookedThe woman sped away after hitting a stationary car, knocking down a scooter, a motorcycle, and another car during her escape attempt, police official saidThe Hindu
WorldOct 31Iheanacho targets Bursaspor legendary status after record-breaking start in TurkeyThe former Celtic forward joined Bursaspor as a free agent during the summer, but even he admits his early impact has surpassed his expectations The post Iheanacho targets Bursaspor legendary status after record-breaking start in Turkey appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 31Madeleine McCann prime suspect ‘no longer subject to 24/7 police surveillance’A court ruled convicted rapist Christian Brueckner, 49, should no longer be followed by policeThe Independent World
HealthOct 31CPCB threatens to shut NCR industries yet to order pollution-control devicesIn an October 30 letter, the Central Pollution Control Board asked authorities in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan to issue show-cause notices to non-compliant units under the CAQM’s revised emission normsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 31Trump vs MAGA: Why his movement is splittingAs the 2026 midterm elections approach, divisions within the MAGA camp are becoming increasingly visible. From the war in Iran and rising fuel prices to the Epstein files, several of Trump’s decisions are fuelling divisions among his most loyal supporters. Once united by a shared vision of America, MAGA now brings together factions that increasingly disagree over foreign policy, the economy and what “America First” should actually mean. Yet Trump remains the central figure holding this political coalition together – and he is fighting to keep it that way. Why are some of the president’s longtiFrance 24 [en]
BusinessOct 31Senegal: these women who make the economyBTP, agroalimentaire, fintech… De plus en plus de femmes s’imposent à la tête d’entreprises dans des secteurs clés de l’économie sénégalaise. Après le développement d’activités, l’innovation et l’accès aux financements, il s’agit maintenant de changer d’échelle.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 31South African court sets limits on anti-migrant marchesUnder the revised terms, the group may march between 9am and 3pm, with participants barred from carrying weapons or covering their faces. The group was also prohibited from destroying property or setting fire to buildingsAfricanews [en]
WorldOct 31NPFL Matchday 11 Preview: Rivers United, Rangers set for top-of-the-table showdown as title race heats upWith Rivers United and Rangers preparing for a crucial showdown, Nasarawa United waiting to capitalise, the South East derby coming up, and several clubs battling to improve their positions, Matchday 11 promises another important weekend in the NPFL title race and the fight for survival. The post NPFL Matchday 11 Preview: Rivers United, Rangers set for top-of-the-table showdown as title race heats up appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthOct 31Obamacare dealt yet another blow as premiums rise againMillions of Americans who depend on Obamacare for their health insurance face another double-digit price increase next year, adding to the financial toll that has already driven millions of others to drop coverage since last year. The post Obamacare dealt yet another blow as premiums rise again appeared first on West Hawaii Today.westhawaiitoday · united states of america
WorldOct 31Why some people are paying to make friendsLast year, Alexandra Pitzer paid $290 to meet a group of strangers. The post Why some people are paying to make friends appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.hawaiitribune_herald · united states of america
DisasterOct 31Grave fears for motorcyclist after crash north of BrisbaneThere are serious concerns for a motorcyclist following a crash that occurred north of Brisbane. The incident suggests a significant accident has taken place.couriermail · australia
WorldOct 31Bay Port offense clicks in playoff win over NeenahBay Port dominated Neenah 49-7 in the WIAA Division 1 playoffs after the Rockets lost their star quarterback early.greenbaypressgazette · united states of america
PoliticsOct 31Rubio to host meeting of Indo-Pacific Quad, wrap up G20 gatheringWASHINGTON, Oct 31 - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host a meeting with the foreign ministers of Australia, India and Japan on Saturday, their third meeting this year, as plans take shape for a summit of the leaders of the four countries in Manila next month.straitstimes · singapore
DisasterBreakingOct 31Oman Evacuates 25 Crew from Burning Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuzudaipurkiran · india
WorldOct 31Oshawa's Oct. 31 forecast: Mainly sunnyThe weather forecast for Oshawa on October 31st predicts mainly sunny conditions. This provides local residents with information regarding the upcoming daily weather.durhamregion · canada
BusinessOct 31dubdub Raises $1.3 Mn To Turn The Scroll Into A Quizdubdub, a swipe-based trivia and puzzle app, has raised $1.3 million in a seed round led by 3one4 Capital with Antler and Stellaris Venture Partners.bharatfast · india
WorldOct 31Abuse survivors to press Church on accountability during pope's trip to South AmericaMEXICO CITY/LIMA, Oct 31 - As Pope Leo prepares to return to South America, Peruvian abuse survivor Pedro Salinas sees reason for both hope and unease in the pope’s record confronting clerical abuse.straitstimes · singapore
WorldOct 31St. Catharines' Oct. 31 forecast: Mainly sunnyThe weather forecast for St. Catharines on October 31st indicates mainly sunny conditions. This report provides local residents with the expected daily weather.stcatharinesstandard · canada
PoliticsOct 31Africa suffering in ‘strongmen’ era, says governance watchdogDemocracy and rights are declining in Africa as leaders take their cues from the rise of strongmen in other parts of the world, the head of a governance monitor told AFP. Mo Ibrahim, 80, is a Sudanese-British billionaire who made a fortune in telecoms and ploughed it into monitoring and encouraging better governance across Africa. The Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s latest report, finds broad progress on economic opportunity and human development over the past decade, but also steep declines in...South China Morning Post
WorldOct 31Japanese architect Tsuyoshi Tane celebrates the art of bringing together different eras in ParisA Parisian by choice, Japanese architect Tsuyoshi Tane found his way into architecture after first considering a career in football. Today, he conceives each of his buildings as places that delve into the ground and the history of cities. He carries out this work with rigor in the French capital, always rejecting superficial effects.Le Monde [en]