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Ramayana: Part 1 post-credit scene explained: Sunny Deol's Hanuman entry, Raghav Juyal as Meghnad steals the show

Pakistani astronaut to become first foreigner to travel to China's space-station

‘14,000 gold and silver coins delivered hourly’: How quick commerce is transforming Diwali shopping

Delhi AQI touches 384 on Diwali morning, 11 monitoring stations record severe air quality

First handshake? Radio signal with all hallmarks of alien technology detected in China

US opens new front against Iran, 'Iron Gate' targets land routes and Caspian Sea networks

Gold nears interim bottom despite recent correction, says World Gold Council

Pakistan says it will consider issuing visa to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann if he wishes to visit

Poland shooting: At least six killed, over 12 injured in gunfire near Krakow's main market square; gunman arrested

Salman Khan reacts to Ramayana's Rs 4,000 crore budget: 'I just don’t think...'

'Dana, please take the job': Trump make surprise offer to UFC chief to become White House press secretary

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had a romantic relationship with alleged Chinese spy, Alice? US intelligence memo raises alarm

China university scraps AI feature tracking students' attentiveness after privacy backlash

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'It was a tricky wicket': Mitchell Santner reacts after New Zealand's 2nd ODI loss to India

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NASA livestream shows UFO near Dragon, researcher claims it almost collided with ISS

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma becomes leading six-hitter against New Zealand in ODIs

Yemen strikes kill at least 27 near Sanaa as Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil sites, Riyadh airport

9YO Hindu boy forced to leave UK school after being barred from wearing tilak: 'No child should choose between faith and education'

'These SLEAZEBAGS...': Trump orders DOJ to investigate Democrats over threats against Republicans after US midterms polls

The secret cost of using AI tools at work that no one is telling you about

Poland mass shooting: What we know so far about Krakow attack that killed six; world leaders express solidarity

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli sets new record for most ODI runs against New Zealand

KATSEYE’s Manon returns to Weverse after months, brief message leaves fans speculating

Doomsday warning? Why governments are warning people to stockpile emergency supplies for 72 hours

5.7 magnitude earthquake hits central Japan, at least 22 injured; aftershocks reported

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Nepal eyes $2bn financial package, fresh air routes during PM Balen Shah's upcoming India visit

15 bullets fired, nine hit: Tech Mahindra's former Asia head killed in Faridabad parking dispute

Latest News Today Highlights: Five people, including four members of the same family, have been killed in a shooting at a family-owned hotel in Guwahati, with police investigating a suspected property dispute. In West Bengal, a man accused of raping and murdering a 17-year-old girl in Gaighata died in an exchange of fire with police, according to police sources.In the United States, a report by House Democrats has published fresh rape allegations against President Donald Trump by former model Beatrice Keul, claims. Separately, a federal appeals court declined to order California to set aside 20,000 ballots that the Trump administration alleges were cast by noncitizens. A judge also ruled that former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey's dismissal was unlawful.Meanwhile, a Russian strike damaged Kyiv's Southern Bridge, disrupting metro services. In New Jersey, one person was killed and six wounded in a shooting, with a suspect still being sought.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party asked election authorities on Tuesday to extend polling hours after he warned his supporters about Arab voters’ high turnout and the highest overall participation in decades.“We have submitted a request to extend voting hours,” the ruling Likud party said in a message on Telegram.Polling stations opened at 7 am and are scheduled to close at 10 pm.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-s-likud-party-asks-for-extending-voting-hours-amid-arab-turnout-surge-1793118332031">Click to read full story</a>&nbsp;

Netanyahu’s Likud party asks for extending voting hours amid Arab ‘turnout surge’

Cyclonic storm Arnab continued to move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the state. Authorities have ordered nearly 100,000 people to evacuate their homes in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as preparations intensify ahead of the cyclone’s expected landfall in the early hours of Wednesday.According to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) latest bulletin issued late Tuesday, cyclonic storm “Arnab” was moving at 18 kmph over the west-central Bay of Bengal. It was located about 90 km southeast of Kakinada and 170 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam.

Cyclone Arnab: Landfall likely between 2 am and 4 am in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, flights cancelled, thousands evacuated

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed an attack on Saudi Arabia's Defence Ministry in Riyadh and its biggest oil refinery, Ras Tanura. AFP reported that the blast shook the capital of Saudi Arabia, and the maritime fire agency Vanguard said a fire was reported in the Ras Tanura area in the early hours of Tuesday, local time. The attack is being reported as Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, along with Pakistani and Turkish officials, just completed four-way regional security talks."Our armed forces targeted the Ministry of Defence in the enemy Saudi capital, Riyadh, with a ballistic missile, and the hit was direct," Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said. The Houthi military spokesperson also claimed that the Houthis "were able to target the Ras Tanura refinery in the Eastern Province with a ballistic missile", adding the strike caused "massive fires".

Houthis claim missile strikes on Saudi defence ministry, Ras Tanura refinery

Voter turnout in Israel’s legislative elections reached 31.5 per cent by noon, the highest level recorded at that stage of polling since 1973, when the country held its first election after the Yom Kippur War. The figure was up from 28.4 per cent at the same time during the 2022 election.The election comes nearly three years after the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack and amid Israel’s ongoing offensive in Gaza and the conflict with Iran, triggered by joint US-Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026.The vote is also a crucial test for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving leader, who could face imprisonment if convicted in the ongoing corruption cases against him.

Israel polls: Highest early turnout since 1973; Netanyahu’s Likud alleges fraud, ‘attempt to steal’ election

Uganda has arrested a man accused of killing and eating 38 people between 2010 and 2025. Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, announced in an X post on Monday that the country's worst serial killer and cannibal had finally been arrested. Identified as Mujurizi Moses, the man carried out the heinous crimes in Masaka, Ibanda and Kazo districts."I am glad to inform our fellow citizens that the security forces have arrested the evil Mujurizi Moses. The worst serial killer and cannibal in Uganda's history," General Kainerugaba wrote. “He killed and ate 38 people between 2010 and 2025 in Masaka, Ibanda and Kazo. We will try him in public and definitely execute him.”

Uganda arrests its 'worst serial killer and cannibal' who hacked 38 people to death

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju slammed the Congress party on Tuesday after the Indian Army debunked videos shared by a leader of the main opposition party claiming that China has taken control of parts of Arunachal Pradesh.Rijiju accused the Congress of sharing a fabricated video featuring Lieutenant General Girish Kalia and demanded an apology for allegedly tarnishing the Army’s image.In a post on X, Rijiju demanded an apology from the opposition party, writing, “Congress Party must apologize to the nation for spreading fake AI video to tarnish the image of Indian Army.”“This is a treacherous act and is on par with the vile deeds of our enemies. The Congress Party is running a despicable campaign on behalf of India’s enemies,” the Union minister added.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/treacherous-act-apologise-to-nation-kiren-rijiju-tells-congress-as-army-debunks-fake-videos-denies-claims-of-chinese-intrusion-1793102062622">Click to read full story</a> &nbsp;

‘Treacherous act, apologise to nation’: Kiren Rijiju tells Congress as Army debunks fake videos, denies claims of Chinese intrusion

Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said that the backlash against petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) was a “paid campaign”. Gadkari made the remark a day after the central government notified changes to motor vehicle rules allowing flex-fuel vehicles to run on blends containing up to 100% ethanol.Speaking at an event organised by industry body CII, Gadkari said the opposition to E20 had intensified about three months ago but had since subsided.“Three months ago, huge noise (khub halla) was made against the E20 (20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol) fuel; now rage against E20 fuel is over...It was a paid campaign,” Gadkari said.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/backlash-against-e20-was-a-paid-campaign-says-nitin-gadkari-as-govt-approves-e100-fuel-1793097541672">Click to read full story</a>&nbsp;

‘Backlash against E20 was a paid campaign,’ says Nitin Gadkari as govt approves E100 fuel

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of attempting to suppress the people's movement over alleged ‘Vote Chori’.&nbsp; He also questioned why they were protecting Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. In a post on X, Kharge wrote, “As more skeletons tumble out of the Election Commission’s cupboard, exposing Vote Chori, Modi-Shah are trying hard to suppress the people's movement! Why are they protecting CEC Gyanesh Kumar?”

'They are trying to suppress people's movement”: Mallikarjun Kharge targets Centre over ‘Vote Chori’

The Communist Party of India (CPI) and Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Tuesday held a human chain protest in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and calling for the cancellation of the exercise. The protest was organised as part of the ongoing agitation.&nbsp;

"Gyanesh Kumar should resign”: Left parties holds human chain protest in Delhi, demands cancellation of SIR

Finland's president said Tuesday that he and Norway's prime minister had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin about efforts to end the war in Ukraine, describing the&nbsp;conversation as "frank and substantive".

Norway, Finland leaders say 'frank and substantive' talk held with Putin

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Moscow on the sidelines of an energy forum, Iranian state media reported.

Iran president, Qatar ruler meet in Moscow: Iranian state media

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned Uttarakhand journalist Ashutosh Negi, the main petitioner in the Ankita Bhandari murder case, for questioning, according to CBI sources. The development comes amid a controversy over the alleged involvement of a “VIP” in the murder case, which has escalated following the appointment of former BJP Uttarakhand in-charge Dushyant Gautam as the Governor of Sikkim. Earlier this month, a four-member CBI team reached actress Urmila Sanawar’s residence in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the investigation into the murder of Ankita Bhandari, a receptionist at a resort near Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, who was killed in September 2022.

Ankita Bhandari murder case: CBI summons Uttarakhand journalist Ashutosh Negi for questioning

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday described the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum as a successful event, saying participating countries had amicably resolved differences over the joint declaration, while defending the Congress's planned November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. &nbsp;Speaking to reporters, Tharoor said parliamentarians from BRICS member countries had come together to discuss key issues and that the event had concluded on a positive note. "There was some discussion about the joint declaration. I know that one country in particular wanted something more that could not be accommodated by the others. In the end, everything was settled amicably, and India really handed over the chair to China," he said.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says party “cannot remain silent” over alleged denial of voters’ rights

Cyclone Arnab is projected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, as a very severe cyclonic storm, with wind speeds reaching 125–135 kmph and gusts up to 150 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said&nbsp;

Cyclone 'Arnab' projected to cross Andhra Pradesh coast as 'very severe' cyclonic storm, IMD warns of winds up to 135 kmph

Two men Nouman Essghir, 24 and Mohmed Abdulkarim, 24 have been charged over last month's incident at RAF Fairford. They have been charged with one offence of entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the UK.

Two men charged under UK National Security Act after rearrest in RAF Fairford incident

A team from the Indian Naval Academy has developed a pair of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed for long-range maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) operations. The system has two drones that work together.&nbsp;

Indian Naval Academy unveil twin drone system for maritime search and rescue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said that 12 people had been injured during a Russian strike on a university campus. Zelenskyy claimed that Russia had fired as many as 16 ballistic missiles in it attack overnight. &nbsp;“The number of people injured in the Russian strike on a university campus and the surrounding area yesterday evening has risen to 12. Five of them are students and university staff. While emergency services were helping people and dealing with the aftermath of the first strike, the Russians used ballistic missiles again. In total, 16 ballistic missiles were launched overnight. More than 280 drones as well. Tragically, there have been casualties and hits in Kyiv, including on the South Bridge. A serious escalation in Russia’s operation against our logistics," he said.&nbsp;

"Pressure on Russia needed to change situation":Zelenskyy calls for support after missile strike in Kyiv injures 12

Tensions between Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition Congress reached a boiling point on Tuesday when Congress MLAs were blocked from entering the Legislative Assembly premises. Congress leaders, including Sukhpal Singh Khaira, Partap Singh Bajwa and Pargat Singh, were reportedly not allowed to enter the Assembly. An altercation broke out between AAP MLA Jasvir Singh Raja Gill and senior Congress leaders, including Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa.

Clash between AAP and Congress MLAs at Punjab Vidhan Sabha; Congress leaders stopped at entry

Jordan says killed more than 20 IS jihadists in strikes on Syria

Jordan says killed more than 20 IS jihadists in strikes on Syria

Yashar Party chairman and main rival of Israel's incumbent PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot kicked off election day on Tuesday with a last minute campaign at Kibbutz Nir Oz, one of the communities hardest hit by the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack. Eisenkot walked alongside former hostage Gadi Mozes towards his polling booth before leaving to cast his own vote elsewhere.&nbsp; &nbsp;“I am proud and moved to begin this day with Gadi Mozes, a symbol of the Israeli spirit and strength, of Israelis’ commitment to one another and their commitment to the state. I pledge to do everything I can to ensure that we are worthy of the price you paid, the price the kibbutz paid and the price we all paid, and to bring healing and repair to all citizens of Israel,” Eisenkot told reporters.

Israel votes: Eisenkot campaigns in Kibutz Nir Oz, site of October 7 massacre; pledges to bring healing

The Supreme Court has deferred hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the functioning of the Election Commission (EC), including allegations that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar took unilateral decisions on matters that required unanimous approval, particularly in connection with the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

SIR row: Supreme Court defers hearing, grants petitioner 10 days to reply to EC's counter-affidavit

Israelis are voting in a pivotal Knesset election, with 7.3 million eligible voters casting ballots to decide the country’s next government. President Isaac Herzog, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Yair Golan were among those who voted, while voters expressed hopes for change and a better future. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-election-polling-begins-as-7-3-million-voters-head-to-ballot-box-1793088845440">READ MORE</a>

Israel election: Polling begins as 7.3 million voters head to ballot box

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;#WATCH | Bhubaneswar, Odisha: Intense rainfall lashes the state capital under heavily overcast skies as cyclonic storm Arnab advances over the west-central Bay of Bengal. https://t.co/IEUoJuYWzE&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2114989013816000537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 27, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Cyclone ‘Arnab’: IMD raises wind forecast to 150 kmph gusts; landfall near Yanam; 61 trains cancelled

Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana: The Rise of Legend is set to hit theatres on November 5, ahead of the Diwali weekend. Ahead of its release, the film is already facing intense scrutiny over its songs, composed by Oscar-winner AR Rahman in collaboration with Hans Zimmer.Ramayana has released a few songs so far, including the Shiva Tandav track and the wedding number 'Mangal Rang', which many users have said felt more like a qawwali. Now, as the backlash grow, Rahman has reacted to the criticism.In an interview with Hindustan Times, the singer-composer said, “We do so much work, filtration, ideation, and iteration that there’s no energy left to look at feedback! We just put it out because it’s been tried and tested so much. My son keeps telling me, ‘This is what they said yesterday, now they’re apologising…’ I say fine, I’ve done my work sincerely and hope people celebrate it.”<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260105/image-1767608305960.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="AR Rahman breaks silence on backlash over Ramayana songs: 'No energy left to look at feedback!'"></figure><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ar-rahman-breaks-silence-on-backlash-over-ramayana-songs-no-energy-left-to-look-at-feedback-1793082674993">Read more</a>

AR Rahman breaks silence on backlash over Ramayana songs: 'No energy left to look at feedback!

Anthropic's IPO prospectus shows just how scared the bosses are of artificial intelligence themselves. The company is set to have the biggest ever initial public offering on Wall Street, with valuation expected to touch $2 trillion. But Anthropic has openly admitted that AI can kill all of humanity in the future if it is not handled responsibly. A total of 335 pages list multiple things about AI, including how one day it can become a “global security threat.”The biggest red flag in the prospectus states: "Sufficiently advanced AI systems could, if not developed, deployed, and operated with appropriate safeguards, oversight, and security measures, pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity." This line echoes the views of several other experts who have openly admitted that things might go haywire and against humanity with AI in the future.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trick-or-treat-anthropic-s-ipo-sales-pitch-is-the-perfect-halloween-scare-for-ai-enthusiasts-1793079462575">Read more</a>

Trick or Treat -Anthropic's IPO sales pitch is the perfect Halloween scare for AI enthusiasts

The Indian Army is accelerating its push towards technology-driven warfare, with Western Command launching MECH TECH Seminar 2.0, an initiative aimed at making existing military platforms smarter, more lethal and more survivable. The initiative, themed “Transforming Existing Platforms for Future Combat,” was unveiled by Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh.<h2>Giving Existing Platforms a Decisive Edge</h2>Highlighting the changing nature of warfare, Lt Gen Singh said drones, artificial intelligence, precision weapons and emerging technologies are transforming modern battlefields. However, military modernisation must also focus on enhancing the capabilities of equipment already in service.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/defence-pulse/indian-army-to-make-its-combat-platforms-smarter-deadlier-and-future-ready-1793079328024">Read more</a>

Indian Army to make its combat platforms smarter, deadlier and future-ready

A birthkeeper faces potential criminal charges in Australia for allegedly grooming women to fear the hospital and choose freebirth. Emily Lal is in court for the death of Stacey Warnecke in September 2025, who suffered a postpartum haemorrhage after giving birth at home. Lal was paid $6,000 to support Stacey throughout the pregnancy.“Ms Lal saw her role as to groom her clients into being strong enough to resist the temptation to seek medical help during labour, to seek pain relief during labour, to go to hospital during labour,” Rachel Ellyard, counsel assisting the coroner, said in a statement on Monday (October 26).Lal claims that Warnecke hired her to be there as a supportive friend, and the money paid was primarily for her time, and no kind of medical advice was ever given. Ellyard cited WhatsApp messages in court which directly contradicted this claim. The messages were from a group chat Lal managed for women who were choosing freebirth.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/birthkeeper-accused-of-instilling-fear-of-hospitals-in-pregnant-women-1793085547095">Read more</a>

Birthkeeper accused of instilling fear of hospitals in pregnant women. Who are they?

India on Monday (Oct 26) renewed its push for comprehensive United Nations Security Council reform, telling the world body that the veto held by the five permanent members must not be reduced to a tool of narrow political expediency. Delivering India's statement, the country's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, stressed that the veto carries an immense burden of responsibility that requires restraint, especially on matters of global security."India has always maintained that the veto, which is right now a prerogative only of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, is a responsibility that must be exercised with great restraint, especially on matters bearing upon the maintenance of international peace and security. It should not be an instrument of narrow political expediency," Parvathaneni said.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-renews-unsc-reform-push-slams-disproportionate-veto-use-says-power-must-not-be-an-instrument-of-narrow-political-expediency-1793082774993">Read more</a>

India renews UNSC reform push, slams 'disproportionate' veto use says power must not be 'an instrument of narrow political expediency'

China said Tuesday that "hurting the feelings" of the country's people will meet "unanimous rejection" after football star Kylian Mbappe's comments about former leader Mao Zedong."We have seen the relevant reports. Words and actions that hurt the feelings of the Chinese people will naturally be met with unanimous rejection from all sectors of Chinese society," foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told a regular briefing.

China on Mbappe row: words that hurt Chinese feelings will meet 'rejection'

A deeply divided Israel headed to the polls on Tuesday for the first time since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, with voters delivering their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country's rightward drift.Israelis are casting their ballots in the shadow of three years of multi-front regional wars triggered by October 7, with the trauma still fresh and questions over accountability and security central to the campaign.

Israel to give verdict on Netanyahu in pivotal election

Four senior National Conference leaders, Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shameema Firdous and Altaf Kalo, took oath as ministers in Jammu and Kashmir's cabinet reshuffle, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administering the oath at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar.&nbsp;The exercise follows the resignation of all five incumbent ministers, paving the way for Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and NC president Farooq Abdullah to restructure the Council of Ministers. The Congress opted out of joining the government, citing the Union Territory status, but will continue outside support until statehood is restored.

Omar Abdullah reshuffles J&K cabinet; four NC leaders take oath at Lok Bhavan

A US-brokered truce between Ukraine and Russia aimed at allowing humanitarian aid into the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky came into force early October 27, after being announced by US First Lady Melania Trump. Both sides said they would observe the ceasefire from 3 am local time, with Russia introducing a "regime of silence" in the Kherson sector. The city's population has dropped from about 24,000 before the 2022 invasion to around 2,000 today, with residents reported to be starving. Three-way peace talks between Washington, Moscow and Kyiv are set to resume in November.

US-brokered truce begins in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky

House Judiciary Democrats have released an unsigned staff report alleging Trump was "an active participant in Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of young women" and calling for an independent special counsel to investigate the president and Attorney General Todd Blanche.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democrats-allege-desperate-efforts-to-cover-up-trump-s-involvement-in-jeffrey-epstein-sex-crimes-release-50-page-report-1793079539061">Read more here</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20261027/image-1793079908111.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)"></figure>

Democrats allege 'desperate efforts to cover up' Trump's involvement in Jeffrey Epstein sex crimes, release 50-page report

Security has been tightened around the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly in Bhararisain, Gairsain, as a two-day session begins and the Congress prepares to gherao the premises over 14 public interest issues. The state Congress unit, led by Ganesh Godiyal, has accused the government of anti-people policies, corruption and unemployment. Barricades have been installed along approach routes, with police and PAC personnel deployed in strength. SP Parmod Kumar said strict action would be taken against anyone violating law and order.

Security tightened around Uttarakhand Assembly as Congress plans gherao over 14 issues

Jay-Z has been announced as the performer for the halftime show at Super Bowl LXI, scheduled for February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The rapper called the milestone "a dream come true," reflecting on his journey since his 1996 debut album "Reasonable Doubt".

Jay-Z announced as Super Bowl LXI halftime performer at SoFi Stadium

Israelis began casting ballots on October 27 as polling stations opened at 7 am local time, with 7.3 million people eligible to vote for the 26th Knesset.&nbsp;Final opinion surveys showed a tight race between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and opposition factions led by former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party, though both are forecast to fall short of a ruling majority.&nbsp;

Israel votes in tight Knesset election as Netanyahu, Eisenkot blocs locked in close race

A report from Democrats on the Congressional Joint Economic Committee says Trump's oil and gas holdings rose in estimated value to between $22.5 million and $81.6 million, compared with a range of $12.6 million to $46 million at the end of 2025. &nbsp;

Trump's oil and gas holdings reportedly rise to $81.6 million

A federal judge ruled that Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, was unlawfully dismissed from her position as a federal prosecutor in New York in July 2025.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maurene-comey-daughter-of-ex-fbi-director-james-comey-was-unlawfully-fired-as-federal-prosecutor-judge-rules-1793042366048">Read more here</a>

Judge rules Maurene Comey's dismissal was unlawful

Trump has clarified that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not ask him for a second endorsement. Trump said he issued the backing because he believes “Bibi is good”, after publicly endorsing Netanyahu twice ahead of Israel’s poll.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/done-a-very-good-job-as-israel-votes-trump-says-netanyahu-did-not-ask-for-second-endorsement-1793065672228">Read more here</a>

'Done a very good job': As Israel votes, Trump says Netanyahu did not ask for second endorsement

A federal appeals court declined to order California to set aside 20,000 ballots that the Trump administration alleges were cast by noncitizens. The 2-1 ruling found that the government had not given the lower court sufficient time to consider the case. The matter returns to the district judge for further proceedings.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/delay-entirely-of-own-making-appeals-court-blocks-trump-bid-to-block-20-000-ballots-of-suspected-non-citizens-in-california-here-s-why-1793065901305">All you need to know here</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20261027/image-1793065984791.jpg?rect=(0,464,7328,5495)&amp;imwidth=180&amp;imheight=135" alt="Appeals court blocks Trump bid to block 20,000 ballots of suspected non-citizens in California. Here's why"></figure>

Appeals court rejects Trump bid to set aside California ballots

Brazil's benchmark Ibovespa index closed 13.9 per cent lower, plunging as much as 17 per cent intraday, in a historic post-election rout following the surprise presidential re-election of leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The sharp selloff reflects investor unease over the prospect of continued left-wing economic policies under Lula's new term. The decline marks one of the steepest single-day drops in the index's history as markets digest the unexpected result.

Brazilian markets in historic rout as Lula's surprise re-election spooks investors

A shooting in Elizabeth, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded on Monday night. Police are searching for a suspect who fled the scene.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-dead-six-injured-in-elizabeth-new-jersey-mass-shooting-suspect-sought-1793073898076">Read more here</a>

New Jersey mass shooting: One dead, six injured

Trump announced a $1 million reward for information about voter fraud, saying payment would follow an arrest and conviction. His announcement comes ahead of the US midterm elections.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-offers-1-million-before-us-midterms-what-is-he-asking-americans-to-report-1793046416131">Read more here</a>

Trump offers $1 million for information on voter fraud

Former model Beatrice Keul has alleged that US President Donald Trump raped her during an encounter in 1993. The allegation appears in a report released by House Democrats examining Trump's alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/don-s-best-friend-epstein-trump-accused-of-rape-by-ex-miss-switzerland-beatrice-keul-alleges-trump-raped-her-in-1993-democrats-report-1793069124230">Read more here</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20261027/image-1793070180630.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=180&amp;imheight=135" alt="Trump accused of 'brutal' rape by ex-Miss Switzerland; Beatrice Keul alleges 'Don's best friend' Epstein facilitated assault in 1993"></figure>

Trump accused of 'brutal' rape by ex-Miss Switzerland; Beatrice Keul alleges 'Don's best friend' Epstein facilitated assault in 1993

Prahlad Das, accused of raping and murdering a 17-year-old girl in West Bengal's Gaighata, was shot dead in an exchange of fire with police late on Monday, according to police sources. Officers alleged he snatched a sub-inspector's service revolver and fired during a crime-scene reconstruction exercise.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-baraipur-another-rape-murder-accused-dies-in-police-firing-a-day-after-fir-1793070959727">Read more here</a>

Gaighata rape-murder case: Accused dies in police encounter

Five people, including four members of the same family, were killed and another person was injured in a shooting at a family-owned hotel in Guwahati on Tuesday evening. Police are investigating a suspected property dispute.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-least-five-shot-dead-in-guwahati-hotel-over-suspected-property-dispute-police-launch-investigation-1793040337488">Read more here</a>

Guwahati hotel shooting: Five killed, police probe suspected property dispute

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Latest News Today Highlights: Five people, including four members of the same family, have been killed in a shooting at a family-owned hotel in Guwahati, with police investigating a suspected property dispute. In West Bengal, a man accused of raping and murdering a 17-year-old girl in Gaighata died in an exchange of fire with police, according to police sources. In the United States, a report by House Democrats has published fresh rape allegations against President Donald Trump by former model Beatrice Keul, claims. Separately, a federal appeals court declined to order California to set aside 20,000 ballots that the Trump administration alleges were cast by noncitizens. A judge also ruled that former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey's dismissal was unlawful. Meanwhile, a Russian strike damaged Kyiv's Southern Bridge, disrupting metro services. In New Jersey, one person was killed and six wounded in a shooting, with a suspect still being sought.

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A shooting in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Monday night (Oct 26) left at least one person dead and six others wounded, with police searching for a suspect who fled the scene. Officers responded to reports of shots fired around 8:30 p.m. in the area of Irvington Avenue and Elmwood Place. Elizabeth Police confirmed a fatal shooting but did not immediately provide further details.Emergency responders arrived shortly before 9:45 p.m. after reports of multiple people struck by gunfire, according to RLS Media. Initial reports indicated three people suffered gunshot wounds to their legs and one was shot in the chest. The wounded were moved to University Hospital in Newark for treatment.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/don-s-best-friend-epstein-trump-accused-of-rape-by-ex-miss-switzerland-beatrice-keul-alleges-trump-raped-her-in-1993-democrats-report-1793069124230">Trump accused of 'brutal' rape by ex-Miss Switzerland; Beatrice Keul alleges 'Don's best friend' Epstein facilitated assault in 1993</a><h2>A large crime scene</h2>Video from Chopper 2 showed a massive crime scene spanning several blocks, with at least two dozen orange cones marking areas of interest for investigators.Several visuals showed a large police presence in the area where the shooting was reported. "5 People have been shot, 1 killed in a shooting in Elizabeth, #NewJersey. Per radio traffic, the suspect vehicle is described as a red Nissan. A 'Long Gun' is believed to have been used. The shooting reportedly occurred in the 400 block of Irvington Ave. shortly before 10PM EST," one local news page noted, sharing a photo showing police vehicles on scene.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨#Breaking: 5 People have been shot, 1 killed in a shooting in Elizabeth, #NewJersey. Per radio traffic, the suspect vehicle is described as a red Nissan. A “Long Gun” is believed to have been used. The shooting reportedly occurred in the 400 block of Irvington Ave. shortly before 10PM EST.&mdash; CodeThreeNews (@CodeThreeNews) <a href="https://x.com/CodeThreeNews/status/2114915317726269892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2026</a></blockquote>
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A local sharing a video noted, "4 people shot right by my house ! This is to close to home for me." Another clip was shared with a user remarking, "Shooting in Elizabeth, NJ has choppers out!" Yet another clip appeared to show emergency response after the shooting.

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/he-was-born-retired-with-3-kids-and-2-mortgages-baby-born-with-a-moustache-video-goes-viral-watch-1792822472580">'Already tired of his 9-to-5': Baby born with a moustache becomes internet sensation, video goes viral | Watch</a><h2>What we know about the suspect</h2>A possible suspect is believed to have fled the area in a red sedan and is travelling westbound on Morris Avenue. Radio traffic described the suspect vehicle as a red Nissan, and a "long gun" is believed to have been used.The Union County Prosecutor's Office has reportedly been notified of the shooting, and investigators are working to determine what led to the incident. The identities of the victims remain unconfirmed at the time of writing. The Elizabeth Police Department has yet to comment on the matter. The investigation is ongoing.

At least one person was killed and six others wounded in a shooting in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Monday night. Officers responded to reports of shots fired around 8:30 p.m. near Irvington Avenue and Elmwood Place. A suspect is believed to have fled in a red sedan.

A shooting in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Monday night (Oct 26) left at least one person dead and six others wounded, with police searching for a suspect who fled the scene. Officers responded to reports of shots fired around 8:30 p.m. in the area of Irvington Avenue and Elmwood Place. Elizabeth Police confirmed a fatal shooting but did not immediately provide further details. Emergency responders arrived shortly before 9:45 p.m. after reports of multiple people struck by gunfire, according to RLS Media. Initial reports indicated three people suffered gunshot wounds to their legs and one was shot in the chest. The wounded were moved to University Hospital in Newark for treatment. Also read | Trump accused of 'brutal' rape by ex-Miss Switzerland; Beatrice Keul alleges 'Don's best friend' Epstein facilitated assault in 1993 A large crime scene Video from Chopper 2 showed a massive crime scene spanning several blocks, with at least two dozen orange cones marking areas of interest for investigators. Several visuals showed a large police presence in the area where the shooting was reported. "5 People have been shot, 1 killed in a shooting in Elizabeth, #NewJersey. Per radio traffic, the suspect vehicle is described as a red Nissan. A 'Long Gun' is believed to have been used. The shooting reportedly occurred in the 400 block of Irvington Ave. shortly before 10PM EST," one local news page noted, sharing a photo showing police vehicles on scene.

At least one person was killed and six others wounded in a shooting in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Monday night. Officers responded to reports of shots fired around 8:30 p.m. near Irvington Avenue and Elmwood Place. A suspect is believed to have fled in a red sedan.

One dead, six injured in Elizabeth, New Jersey mass shooting; suspect flees

Anthropic's Claude AI model accessed publicly available voter information from the US state of Georgia without human authorisation during a training run, Axios reported on Sunday (Oct 25). Claude reportedly bypassed a paywall to retrieve aggregate vote counts that the state makes available to the public for a fee. An Anthropic spokesperson, in clarification to Axios report, said that the incident did not involve the state's voter registration system or individual voting records. The incident comes amid wider discussion and scrutiny on dangers of AI system by AI leaders and several reports of AI going rouge. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/anthropic-s-revenue-more-than-doubles-in-a-quarter-why-its-huge-loss-still-matters-1793034686486">‘Anthropic’s revenue more than doubles in a quarter’: Why its huge loss still matters</a>&nbsp;"In a training run, Claude accessed aggregate vote counts, pulling data that the state makes available to the public for a fee. It didn't access the state's voter registration system or change or pull any voting records," the spokesperson said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anthropic-s1-filing-ipo-loss-cloud-computing-commitments-1793022200164">Anthropic targets $2 trillion IPO valuation despite $80.7 billion net loss</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Anthropic has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, aiming to go public the week of November 16, 2026, targeting a $1.8–$2 trillion valuation. Anthropic reported first-half 2026 revenue of about $16.3 billion and a net loss of $80.7 billion through June. This means that its revenue jumped 1,304% from the first half of 2025. Its loss has jumped due to its S-1 filing, which seeks a valuation in the region of $2 trillion. Most of the loss, roughly $72 billion, comes from accounting charges, which are convertible debt “resulting from an increase in our enterprise valuation during each of the respective periods,” Anthropic said. Meaning the company will pay back its early lenders in stocks worth $72 billion.

Anthropic’s Claude AI accessed aggregate vote counts from Georgia during a training run, bypassing a paywall without human authorisation, Axios reported. Anthropic said the system did not access voter registration records or alter any voting data, raising questions about AI oversight.

Anthropic's Claude AI model accessed publicly available voter information from the US state of Georgia without human authorisation during a training run, Axios reported on Sunday (Oct 25). Claude reportedly bypassed a paywall to retrieve aggregate vote counts that the state makes available to the public for a fee. An Anthropic spokesperson, in clarification to Axios report, said that the incident did not involve the state's voter registration system or individual voting records. The incident comes amid wider discussion and scrutiny on dangers of AI system by AI leaders and several reports of AI going rouge. Also Read: ‘Anthropic’s revenue more than doubles in a quarter’: Why its huge loss still matters "In a training run, Claude accessed aggregate vote counts, pulling data that the state makes available to the public for a fee. It didn't access the state's voter registration system or change or pull any voting records," the spokesperson said. Also Read: Anthropic targets $2 trillion IPO valuation despite $80.7 billion net loss Meanwhile, Anthropic has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, aiming to go public the week of November 16, 2026, targeting a $1.8–$2 trillion valuation. Anthropic reported first-half 2026 revenue of about $16.3 billion and a net loss of $80.7 billion through June. This means that its revenue jumped 1,304% from the first half of 2025. Its loss has jumped due to its S-1 filing, which seeks a valuation in the region of $2 trillion. Most of the loss, roughly $72 billion, comes from accounting charges, which are convertible debt “resulting from an increase in our enterprise valuation during each of the respective periods,” Anthropic said. Meaning the company will pay back its early lenders in stocks worth $72 billion.

Anthropic’s Claude AI accessed aggregate vote counts from Georgia during a training run, bypassing a paywall without human authorisation, Axios reported. Anthropic said the system did not access voter registration records or alter any voting data, raising questions about AI oversight.

Anthropic’s Claude AI bypassed paywall to access Georgia voter data, raises concern over control

A newly married woman was shot dead on the day of her wedding reception in Pakistan's Gujranwala, allegedly by a man whose marriage proposal her family had rejected, police sources told news outlet Dawn. The victim, Saba Tufail, a resident of New Gulshan Colony, had married Sufian, also from Gujranwala, on Friday (Oct 23). The couple's reception was held on Saturday (Oct 24) at a banquet hall in Shalimar Town on GT Road.&nbsp;According to police sources, the couple was returning home from the venue by car when two men on a motorbike intercepted the vehicle near Chungi No 10. After the driver stopped, one of the suspects, identified as Sarfraz, forced his way into the car and fired a pistol. The bullet struck Saba in the chest, leaving her critically wounded. The attackers fled on the motorbike. Saba was rushed to Gujranwala Teaching Hospital in critical condition, where she died during treatment.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-shehzad-bhatti-pakistani-influencer-at-the-centre-of-india-s-cross-border-terror-investigation-1786967414818">Who is Shehzad Bhatti? Pakistani influencer at the centre of India's cross-border terror investigation</a>&nbsp;Police and teams from the Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) reached the scene after being informed and collected evidence. Doctors conducted an autopsy, after which the body was handed over to the family. The Gujranwala Crime Control Department (CCD) registered a case on the complaint of the victim's brother, Ijaz Ahmed. The case names three suspects: Sarfraz, his cousin Aroob from Wazirabad, and an unidentified accomplice.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nine-year-old-australian-girl-fatally-shot-by-pakistani-police-officer-1781428530838">Nine-year-old Australian girl fatally shot by Pakistani police officer</a>&nbsp;They have been booked under sections 302, 311, 109 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and an investigation has begun.Sources said the initial investigation found that Saba and Aroob were friends who worked at the same factory and often visited each other's homes. Sarfraz reportedly met Saba at Aroob's house and developed an interest in her. He later sent a marriage proposal to her parents, which they declined. Since then, he had allegedly held a grudge against Saba and her family.The complainant also stated that Aroob attended the walima event.Police investigation is underway.

A newlywed bride in Pakistan's Gujranwala was tragically shot dead shortly after her wedding reception by a jilted suitor. Police have launched an investigation. 

A newly married woman was shot dead on the day of her wedding reception in Pakistan's Gujranwala, allegedly by a man whose marriage proposal her family had rejected, police sources told news outlet Dawn. The victim, Saba Tufail, a resident of New Gulshan Colony, had married Sufian, also from Gujranwala, on Friday (Oct 23). The couple's reception was held on Saturday (Oct 24) at a banquet hall in Shalimar Town on GT Road. According to police sources, the couple was returning home from the venue by car when two men on a motorbike intercepted the vehicle near Chungi No 10. After the driver stopped, one of the suspects, identified as Sarfraz, forced his way into the car and fired a pistol. The bullet struck Saba in the chest, leaving her critically wounded. The attackers fled on the motorbike. Saba was rushed to Gujranwala Teaching Hospital in critical condition, where she died during treatment. Also read: Who is Shehzad Bhatti? Pakistani influencer at the centre of India's cross-border terror investigation Police and teams from the Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) reached the scene after being informed and collected evidence. Doctors conducted an autopsy, after which the body was handed over to the family. The Gujranwala Crime Control Department (CCD) registered a case on the complaint of the victim's brother, Ijaz Ahmed. The case names three suspects: Sarfraz, his cousin Aroob from Wazirabad, and an unidentified accomplice. Also read: Nine-year-old Australian girl fatally shot by Pakistani police officer They have been booked under sections 302, 311, 109 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and an investigation has begun. Sources said the initial investigation found that Saba and Aroob were friends who worked at the same factory and often visited each other's homes. Sarfraz reportedly met Saba at Aroob's house and developed an interest in her. He later sent a marriage proposal to her parents, which they declined. Since then, he had allegedly held a grudge against Saba and her family. The complainant also stated that Aroob attended the walima event. Police investigation is underway.

A newlywed bride in Pakistan's Gujranwala was tragically shot dead shortly after her wedding reception by a jilted suitor. Police have launched an investigation.&nbsp;

Bride shot dead in Pakistan after wedding reception by jilted suitor

Amid countdown for US Midterms 2026, US President Donald Trump mocked Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during a rally in Mississippi on Monday (Oct 26). He said that Sheinbaum expressed her shock over his decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as ‘Gulf of America’. He objectified the Mexican head of the state saying she has a beautiful voice and is beautiful woman.&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump claimed: “She called me, ‘No, no, no, please….' The president of Mexico has a beautiful voice. She is a beautiful woman, a beautiful woman.”

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The president of Mexico has a beautiful voice. She is a beautiful woman, a beautiful woman.

She called me, “No, no, no, please.” https://t.co/YtdFLJYi1V&mdash; Clash Report (@clashreport) <a href="https://x.com/clashreport/status/2114871671371002287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-injured-in-massive-explosion-and-fire-at-chemical-warehouse-in-mexico-s-le-n-san-nicol-s-1792809823352">Chemical warehouse explosion in Mexico: Several injured in multiple blasts, 1,000 evacuated in León</a>&nbsp;This is not the first time Trump has targeted the Mexican president. Three weeks ago, Trump revealed details about his conversation with President Sheinbaum, imitated her voice and made comments about her appearance. The conversation was about renaming of Gulf of Mexico, Trump claimed. He said while imitating her voice: “I got a call from the President of Mexico. 'No, no, president’. Very nice woman. Beautiful woman. Beautiful voice.” I responded: “It's so, I'm sorry ma'am, it's so. We changed the name from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, it is so, I'm sorry. And she said, 'No, no, President!' Very elegant. 'Please! Please! Tell me it's not so.’ It's so.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-the-heat-ray-weapon-pete-hegseth-reportedly-authorises-dhs-to-test-it-at-us-mexico-border-1792696490814">What is the ‘heat ray’ weapon? Pete Hegseth reportedly authorises DHS to test it at US-Mexico border</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trump: “I got a call from the President of Mexico. 'No, no, president’. Very nice woman. Beautiful woman. Beautiful voice. And she said, 'No, no, President!' Very elegant. 'Please! Please! Tell me it's not so.’ It's so. I’m sorry https://t.co/qr8FZrwa0z&mdash; Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) <a href="https://x.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/2107612297359421475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2026</a></blockquote>
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In March this year, Trump, while discussing cartel violence in Mexico imitated the Mexican president's “beautiful voice.” "I like the president very much," he said at the Shield of the Americas summit, a gathering of Latin American leaders at Trump's Doral, Florida, golf club. "She's a very good person. Got a beautiful voice. A beautiful woman. But, beautiful voice." He then launched into an apparent impression of Sheinbaum, saying in a breathy voice, “'President, president, president.'”

Trump mocked Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at a Mississippi rally, imitating her voice while recalling their alleged conversation over renaming the Gulf of Mexico. Trump again called her a “beautiful woman” with a “beautiful voice” as the US midterms approach.

Amid countdown for US Midterms 2026, US President Donald Trump mocked Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during a rally in Mississippi on Monday (Oct 26). He said that Sheinbaum expressed her shock over his decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as ‘Gulf of America’. He objectified the Mexican head of the state saying she has a beautiful voice and is beautiful woman. Trump claimed: “She called me, ‘No, no, no, please….' The president of Mexico has a beautiful voice. She is a beautiful woman, a beautiful woman.”

Trump mocked Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at a Mississippi rally, imitating her voice while recalling their alleged conversation over renaming the Gulf of Mexico. Trump again called her a “beautiful woman” with a “beautiful voice” as the US midterms approach.

'She is a beautiful woman': Trump mocks Mexican President Sheinbaum, mimics her voice at US Midterms rally

Issuing a clarification on the day when Israel goes to poll, US President Donald Trump said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not ask him to issue a second endorsement and he did it because he thinks "Bibi is good." &nbsp;Trump endorsed Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu twice delivering both public statements via his Truth Social platform. On Oct 18, Trump announced his "Complete and Total Endorsement", describing Netanyahu as a "great warrior prime minister" and a “partner for peace.” Then on Oct 25, he reiterated his endorsement and asked Israelis to vote for him so that the two leaders can “finish the job” against Iran. The second endorsement came hours after an Axios report revealed that the Israeli premier had been pressing the US president to issue another public expression of support. According to reports, several polls have suggested that PM Netanyahu's current coalition is far off from a majority.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-elections-lula-accuses-bolsonaro-of-wanting-to-govern-under-us-flag-1792947362649">Brazil elections: Lula accuses Bolsonaro of wanting to govern under US flag</a>&nbsp;<blockquote>Asked whether that was the case, Trump told reporters, “No, I never spoke to him about it.” “I think he has done a very good job as prime minister under very trying conditions,” Trump added.</blockquote>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-wants-pulitzer-for-writing-after-nobel-peace-prize-dream-goes-in-vain-watch-1792649951311">Trump wants Pulitzer for writing after Nobel Peace Prize dream goes in vain | WATCH</a>

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Netanyahu has done a very good job as prime minister under very trying conditions. https://t.co/gpgdwg7gIM&mdash; Clash Report (@clashreport) <a href="https://x.com/clashreport/status/2114806130698498154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2026</a></blockquote>
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In his second endorsement, Trump went on to say that Netanyahu is “outstanding warrior.” He said that it is because of Netanyahu and himself that chants of ‘Death to America, death to Israel' are not heard worldwide. &nbsp;“When you go to the Polls please remember that Bibi has been an outstanding warrior prime minister! Israel was called the little satan, with the United States being called the big satan, by some very evil people,” he said, apparently referring to chants from pro-regime rallies in Iran. “There can no longer be the chant heard around the world of ‘Death to America, death to Israel,’ and there won’t be,” Trump continued. Vote for Bibi Netanyahu for prime minister, we have to finish the job that we started!” he added.<h2>Israel Elections</h2>Israel is holding a first parliamentary election today – the first nationwide vote since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 and subsequent Gaza war. Voting centers opened at 7:00 AM and will officially close at 10:00 PM local time. A clearer picture will emerge overnight, with the final official vote count expected by October 30 and formally certified results published by November 4. Voters cast their ballots for a national party list rather than individual candidates to fill the 120 seats in Israel's parliament. A party must secure at least 3.25% of the total national vote to enter parliament, which translates to a minimum of 4 seats. In Israel's history, no single party has ever won an outright 61-seat majority.&nbsp;

Trump has clarified that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not ask him for a second endorsement. Trump said he issued the backing because he believes “Bibi is good”, after publicly endorsing Netanyahu twice ahead of Israel’s poll.

Issuing a clarification on the day when Israel goes to poll, US President Donald Trump said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not ask him to issue a second endorsement and he did it because he thinks "Bibi is good." Trump endorsed Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu twice delivering both public statements via his Truth Social platform. On Oct 18, Trump announced his "Complete and Total Endorsement", describing Netanyahu as a "great warrior prime minister" and a “partner for peace.” Then on Oct 25, he reiterated his endorsement and asked Israelis to vote for him so that the two leaders can “finish the job” against Iran. The second endorsement came hours after an Axios report revealed that the Israeli premier had been pressing the US president to issue another public expression of support. According to reports, several polls have suggested that PM Netanyahu's current coalition is far off from a majority. Also Read: Brazil elections: Lula accuses Bolsonaro of wanting to govern under US flag Asked whether that was the case, Trump told reporters, “No, I never spoke to him about it.” “I think he has done a very good job as prime minister under very trying conditions,” Trump added. Also Read: Trump wants Pulitzer for writing after Nobel Peace Prize dream goes in vain | WATCH

Trump has clarified that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not ask him for a second endorsement. Trump said he issued the backing because he believes “Bibi is good”, after publicly endorsing Netanyahu twice ahead of Israel’s poll.

A federal appeals court on Monday (Oct 26) refused to order California to set aside 20,000 ballots that President Donald Trump's administration says were likely cast by noncitizens, ruling that the government did not give the lower court enough time to weigh the case. The 2-1 decision sends the matter back to the district judge, who has scheduled arguments for later this week. The setback comes with just 9 days left for the US midterms.<h2>Trouble of his "own making"</h2>The majority found that the Trump administration, by its "own making", created a time crunch by waiting until late in the election season and then improperly trying to rush District Judge David Carter. "That these proceedings encroach on the cusp of an election is a delay entirely of the United States' own making," wrote Judge Gabriel Sanchez, a Biden appointee and one of the two judges in the majority. The other was Judge Mark Bennett, a Trump pick.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterms-2026-dead-for-years-paedophile-jeffrey-epstein-finds-mention-in-over-500-campaign-ads-texas-alone-spent-10-million-1792839624663">US Midterms 2026: Dead for years, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein finds mention in over 500 campaign ads; Texas alone spent $10 million</a>Judge Sanchez noted that ballots began going out on Oct. 1, and the Justice Department waited weeks to file its lawsuit. Notably, some ballots have already been tallied, including those of alleged noncitizens. He also said the administration's demand of state election officials to sequester the ballots until citizenship is redetermined was likely impossible to carry out.Judge Patrick Bumatay, a Trump pick, dissented, arguing the federal government has the power to demand the ballots not be counted and that the Supremacy Clause lets the administration sue to enforce that. He called the emergency serious enough that the appeals court should have stepped in."We should've granted the federal government relief — federal law precludes California from commingling ballots likely cast by aliens with legitimate ballots, because it encourages and induces illegal voting," he wrote. "Stopping that practice for those identified as likely noncitizens is the bare minimum."<h2>A "welcome speed bump": Newsom responds</h2>California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the ruling "a welcome speed bump" for Trump's agenda and urged voters to punish the president at the polls."Vote early, go to a vote centre, put your ballot in a dropbox. If everyone who cares about democracy participates, this election won't be close — and none of Trump's lies or conspiracy theories will be able to call that result, and the will of people, into doubt," he added.A single district judge in Florida recently ruled that the federal law barring noncitizens from voting was unconstitutional. That decision is on appeal, and no other court has adopted that reasoning.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-us-midterm-bribe-5-000-dividend-1-2-trillion-promise-fiscal-hawks-and-the-voters-who-want-the-cheque-but-don-t-expect-it-1792228505050">US Midterms: Trump doubles down on $5,000 dividend as economists call it a 'half-baked political scheme'. Can a Republican win guarantee it?</a><h2>How the 20,000 names were found</h2>The 20,000 names identified by the federal government are far fewer than the 190,000 names Homeland Security said it spotted over the summer.The smaller tally came from taking a list of California voters, running it through third-party databases to match names to identities, then checking them in government files. DHS's citizenship agency looked for people with immigration files and then searched for evidence they had achieved citizenship. Those without such evidence were deemed good candidates to be noncitizens.That list was forwarded to Homeland Security Investigations, DHS's detective force, which reviewed it and produced the final list given to the state.State officials said they distrusted the process, pointing to previous DHS lists sent to other states that were found to have included actual citizens as potential noncitizens. Judge Sanchez, in Monday's ruling, said those problems likely persist.

A federal appeals court has refused to force California to sequester 20,000 ballots that the Trump administration says were likely cast by noncitizens, ruling 2-1 that the government waited too long to bring the case. All you need to know.

A federal appeals court on Monday (Oct 26) refused to order California to set aside 20,000 ballots that President Donald Trump's administration says were likely cast by noncitizens, ruling that the government did not give the lower court enough time to weigh the case. The 2-1 decision sends the matter back to the district judge, who has scheduled arguments for later this week. The setback comes with just 9 days left for the US midterms. Trouble of his "own making" The majority found that the Trump administration, by its "own making", created a time crunch by waiting until late in the election season and then improperly trying to rush District Judge David Carter. "That these proceedings encroach on the cusp of an election is a delay entirely of the United States' own making," wrote Judge Gabriel Sanchez, a Biden appointee and one of the two judges in the majority. The other was Judge Mark Bennett, a Trump pick. Also read | US Midterms 2026: Dead for years, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein finds mention in over 500 campaign ads; Texas alone spent $10 million Judge Sanchez noted that ballots began going out on Oct. 1, and the Justice Department waited weeks to file its lawsuit. Notably, some ballots have already been tallied, including those of alleged noncitizens. He also said the administration's demand of state election officials to sequester the ballots until citizenship is redetermined was likely impossible to carry out. Judge Patrick Bumatay, a Trump pick, dissented, arguing the federal government has the power to demand the ballots not be counted and that the Supremacy Clause lets the administration sue to enforce that. He called the emergency serious enough that the appeals court should have stepped in. "We should've granted the federal government relief — federal law precludes California from commingling ballots likely cast by aliens with legitimate ballots, because it encourages and induces illegal voting," he wrote. "Stopping that practice for those identified as likely noncitizens is the bare minimum." A "welcome speed bump": Newsom responds California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the ruling "a welcome speed bump" for Trump's agenda and urged voters to punish the president at the polls. "Vote early, go to a vote centre, put your ballot in a dropbox. If everyone who cares about democracy participates, this election won't be close — and none of Trump's lies or conspiracy theories will be able to call that result, and the will of people, into doubt," he added. A single district judge in Florida recently ruled that the federal law barring noncitizens from voting was unconstitutional. That decision is on appeal, and no other court has adopted that reasoning. Also read | US Midterms: Trump doubles down on $5,000 dividend as economists call it a 'half-baked political scheme'. Can a Republican win guarantee it? How the 20,000 names were found The 20,000 names identified by the federal government are far fewer than the 190,000 names Homeland Security said it spotted over the summer. The smaller tally came from taking a list of California voters, running it through third-party databases to match names to identities, then checking them in government files. DHS's citizenship agency looked for people with immigration files and then searched for evidence they had achieved citizenship. Those without such evidence were deemed good candidates to be noncitizens. That list was forwarded to Homeland Security Investigations, DHS's detective force, which reviewed it and produced the final list given to the state. State officials said they distrusted the process, pointing to previous DHS lists sent to other states that were found to have included actual citizens as potential noncitizens. Judge Sanchez, in Monday's ruling, said those problems likely persist.

A federal appeals court has refused to force California to sequester 20,000 ballots that the Trump administration says were likely cast by noncitizens, ruling 2-1 that the government waited too long to bring the case. All you need to know.

Appeals court blocks Trump bid to block 20,000 ballots of suspected non-citizens in California. Here's why

A protester interrupted President Donald Trump during a rally in Mississippi, shouting, ‘shove that ballroom up your a**!’ in an angry protest against his controversial White House renovations. As Trump travels across the country to rally support for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections, his public appearances have faced repeated interruptions from protesters, including in traditionally Republican strongholds. The pattern continued Monday when Trump visited Corinth, Mississippi.&nbsp;Speaking in a notably hoarse voice, Trump was discussing Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) when the incident occurred. He told the crowd, “At the last, in the last short period of time, we took in over a million jobs. Over a million jobs! I say, ‘I can’t help Cindy Hyde-Smith any better than that.’ I don’t have to stay up here any longer, and what I’ve been doing in the past is walking off the stage to the consternation — ”&nbsp;As Trump continued his remarks, the protester could be heard interrupting him. The president attempted to carry on, saying, “To the consternation of the people that protect us.” The heckler then shouted, “Shove that ballroom up your a**!” prompting boos from the crowd. Trump responded to the protester by saying, “Oh, go home!” before repeating, “Go home. Go home.”<h2>Watch the video here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trump is heckled for a third time at his speech in Mississippi:

&quot;SHOVE THAT BALLROOM UP YOUR FAT ASS!!&quot; https://t.co/cpFe20w6MM&mdash; Headquarters (@HQNewsNow) <a href="https://x.com/HQNewsNow/status/2114878550163530043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterms-2026-democrat-annie-andrews-gains-bipartisan-backing-against-trump-s-pick-darline-graham-in-south-carolina-senate-race-1793059432542">US midterms 2026: Democrat Annie Andrews gains bipartisan backing against Trump's pick Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate race</a>&nbsp;"President Trump is a builder at heart and has an extraordinary eye for detail. The President and the Trump White House are fully committed to working with the appropriate organizations to preserving the special history of the White House while building a beautiful ballroom that can be enjoyed by future Administrations and generations of Americans to come," said White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.

Donald Trump was heckled at a Mississippi rally over controversial White House ballroom renovations, prompting boos from the crowd and a sharp response

A protester interrupted President Donald Trump during a rally in Mississippi, shouting, ‘shove that ballroom up your a**!’ in an angry protest against his controversial White House renovations. As Trump travels across the country to rally support for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections, his public appearances have faced repeated interruptions from protesters, including in traditionally Republican strongholds. The pattern continued Monday when Trump visited Corinth, Mississippi. Speaking in a notably hoarse voice, Trump was discussing Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) when the incident occurred. He told the crowd, “At the last, in the last short period of time, we took in over a million jobs. Over a million jobs! I say, ‘I can’t help Cindy Hyde-Smith any better than that.’ I don’t have to stay up here any longer, and what I’ve been doing in the past is walking off the stage to the consternation — ” As Trump continued his remarks, the protester could be heard interrupting him. The president attempted to carry on, saying, “To the consternation of the people that protect us.” The heckler then shouted, “Shove that ballroom up your a**!” prompting boos from the crowd. Trump responded to the protester by saying, “Oh, go home!” before repeating, “Go home. Go home.” Watch the video here

Trump faced a heckler at a Mississippi rally who shouted about his controversial White House ballroom renovations, prompting boos and a sharp response

'Shove that ballroom up your a**': Trump heckled at Mississippi rally over White House ballroom renovations | WATCH

Two former South Carolina governors, one Democrat and one Republican, jointly endorsed Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews on Monday in a rare bipartisan move as she faces Trump-backed Republican Senator Darline Graham in an unexpectedly competitive race. In a video endorsement, David Beasley, who served as governor from 1995 to 1999 and later became a Republican, and Jim Hodges, the Democrat who succeeded him, said that ‘this country is too divided and the political rhetoric has gotten way, way out of hand.’&nbsp;Beasley, a former chairman of the Republican Governors Association, praised Andrews' approach to leadership, saying that “Annie understands that leadership isn’t about making people angrier. Well, it’s about making things better.” He recently published an opinion piece criticising the direction of the Republican Party under President Trump, describing it as ‘not the party that I knew, and it is not the party that I consider myself a member of.’<h2>Watch the video here posted by David Beasley and Jim Hodges endorsing Annie Andrews</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Two former South Carolina governors, Republican David Beasley and Democrat Jim Hodges, have endorsed Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews in the state’s U.S. Senate race:

“We may have served as your governor from different political parties. But we agree South Carolina deserves better than more of the same political fighting” https://t.co/xtsQfhctID&mdash; Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) <a href="https://x.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/2114783819341451474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Ex-Republicans back Dems in competitive Senate races</h2>South Carolina is not the only heavily Republican state where prominent former Republican officials have crossed party lines to support Democratic candidates in competitive Senate contests. In Kansas, two former Republican governors have endorsed Democrat Adam Hamilton against Republican incumbent Senator Roger Marshall. In Texas, members of the Bush family dynasty are supporting Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lousy-president-trump-hits-back-at-obama-over-cheesecake-factory-white-house-jibe-1793057164776">'Lousy president': Trump hits back at Obama over 'cheesecake factory' White House jibe</a><h2>Graham faces campaign challenges</h2>Graham was appointed in July to replace her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, following his death. During the campaign, she has faced questions about her readiness for the position. In one debate, she acknowledged that she was not that informed on national security. Trump, who was close to her brother, encouraged Graham to run and has endorsed her candidacy. However, she has struggled to raise campaign funds, with Andrews raising substantially more money. Graham has also faced scepticism from conservatives within her own party.<h2>Andrews faces an uphill battle in Republican stronghold</h2>Despite the bipartisan endorsement and the unexpectedly competitive nature of the race, Andrews still faces a difficult path in South Carolina, a state where Democrats have not won a Senate seat this century. Trump carried South Carolina by more than 17 percentage points when he won back the presidency two years ago. Even with the political climate favouring Democrats this year, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report continues to classify the Senate race as leaning Republican.

Two former South Carolina governors from opposing parties endorse Democrat Annie Andrews in a competitive Senate race against Trump-backed Darline Graham

Two former South Carolina governors, one Democrat and one Republican, jointly endorsed Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews on Monday in a rare bipartisan move as she faces Trump-backed Republican Senator Darline Graham in an unexpectedly competitive race. In a video endorsement, David Beasley, who served as governor from 1995 to 1999 and later became a Republican, and Jim Hodges, the Democrat who succeeded him, said that ‘this country is too divided and the political rhetoric has gotten way, way out of hand.’ Beasley, a former chairman of the Republican Governors Association, praised Andrews' approach to leadership, saying that “Annie understands that leadership isn’t about making people angrier. Well, it’s about making things better.” He recently published an opinion piece criticising the direction of the Republican Party under President Trump, describing it as ‘not the party that I knew, and it is not the party that I consider myself a member of.’ Watch the video here posted by David Beasley and Jim Hodges endorsing Annie Andrews

Two former South Carolina governors, a Democrat and a Republican, unite to endorse Annie Andrews in a competitive Senate race against Trump-backed Graham

US midterms 2026: Democrat Annie Andrews gains bipartisan backing against Trump's pick Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate race

Jordan's military said it carried out airstrikes against ‘terrorist organisations’ in neighbouring Syria on Monday in retaliation for a deadly jihadist attack on a church last week. The strikes came hours after authorities arrested three men accused of carrying out the killings. The Jordanian military said air force jets had destroyed several terrorist positions and killed and wounded numerous members of groups linked to those responsible for the church attack.&nbsp;However, Syria's state news agency SANA, citing a local health official, reported that the strikes in Daraa province in southern Syria killed five civilians, including women and children. On Friday, gunmen killed nine people during a funeral service at the Greek Orthodox St George's Church in the village of Hammoud, in Jordan's southern Karak governorate. Karak has a significant Christian community. Christians account for between two and three percent of the population in Muslim-majority Jordan.<h2>Three suspects arrested</h2>On Monday, Major General Abdullah al-Maaytah, Jordan's director of public security, identified the three detained suspects as Hazza Zaidan Mohammed, Meshal Zaidan Mohammed and Ahmad Sami Hussein. The three men, two of whom are brothers while the third is related to them by marriage, were surrounded at an abandoned house where they had barricaded themselves and opened fire on security forces.&nbsp;"All three terrorists have been injured. They have been taken to hospital and are still receiving treatment," Maaytah told a press conference. Jordan's state broadcaster Al-Mamlaka reported that one of the suspects was in critical condition. It added that no security personnel were killed or injured during the operation. A number of weapons and a large quantity of ammunition were recovered from the suspects, according to the Public Security Directorate. Under Jordanian law, murder is punishable by death by hanging.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lousy-president-trump-hits-back-at-obama-over-cheesecake-factory-white-house-jibe-1793057164776">'Lousy president': Trump hits back at Obama over 'cheesecake factory' White House jibe</a><h2>'We will show them'</h2>Maaytah said Jordan would continue to protect its security and stability. "This country must remain an oasis of security and stability, and we affirm that Jordan will remain impervious to anyone who dares to challenge it," he said. King Abdullah II said in a post on X that security forces "chased them to the very end".&nbsp;"We vowed the terrorists would not escape punishment, and no proponent of dark ideologies that divide Jordanians will be tolerated," he wrote. Earlier, the king visited victims of the church attack who were receiving treatment in hospital. He wore military fatigues and carried a pistol on his hip. "We will show them," he vowed.&nbsp;Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya told Al-Mamlaka on Monday that all the attackers were Jordanian nationals and "had been holed up in a building in one of the villages near the site of the attack". "There is no indication of any external contacts or collaboration with foreign parties," he said. Government communications minister Mohammad al-Momani also vowed a strong response to threats against the country. "we stand ready and will strike with an iron fist, without mercy or leniency, against anyone who attempts to undermine Jordan's security".<h2>Rare attacks on places of worship</h2>Attacks on places of worship are uncommon in Jordan. In 2016, an attack in Karak targeted a security centre and police patrols, killing 10 people. Following Friday's church attack, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan ordered three days of national mourning for the victims. Flags were to be flown at half-mast over government and public institutions. Eight of the nine victims were buried on Sunday beside the church. The ninth victim, Mohammed al-Qasous, was buried in southern Amman on Monday.<h2>Syria closes main border crossing with Jordan</h2>Syria announced that it would close its main southern border crossing with Jordan on Tuesday, following the deadly strikes that Amman said were carried out in retaliation for the church attack. Syria's border and customs authority announced the closure of the Nassib crossing, known as Jaber on the Jordanian side, due to the current circumstances. The authority also suspended all passenger and commercial traffic in both directions.

Jordan launched airstrikes in Syria after a deadly church attack killed nine people. Three suspects were arrested as Syria closed its main border crossing

Jordan's military said it carried out airstrikes against ‘terrorist organisations’ in neighbouring Syria on Monday in retaliation for a deadly jihadist attack on a church last week. The strikes came hours after authorities arrested three men accused of carrying out the killings. The Jordanian military said air force jets had destroyed several terrorist positions and killed and wounded numerous members of groups linked to those responsible for the church attack. However, Syria's state news agency SANA, citing a local health official, reported that the strikes in Daraa province in southern Syria killed five civilians, including women and children. On Friday, gunmen killed nine people during a funeral service at the Greek Orthodox St George's Church in the village of Hammoud, in Jordan's southern Karak governorate. Karak has a significant Christian community. Christians account for between two and three percent of the population in Muslim-majority Jordan. Three suspects arrested On Monday, Major General Abdullah al-Maaytah, Jordan's director of public security, identified the three detained suspects as Hazza Zaidan Mohammed, Meshal Zaidan Mohammed and Ahmad Sami Hussein. The three men, two of whom are brothers while the third is related to them by marriage, were surrounded at an abandoned house where they had barricaded themselves and opened fire on security forces. "All three terrorists have been injured. They have been taken to hospital and are still receiving treatment," Maaytah told a press conference. Jordan's state broadcaster Al-Mamlaka reported that one of the suspects was in critical condition. It added that no security personnel were killed or injured during the operation. A number of weapons and a large quantity of ammunition were recovered from the suspects, according to the Public Security Directorate. Under Jordanian law, murder is punishable by death by hanging. Also Read: 'Lousy president': Trump hits back at Obama over 'cheesecake factory' White House jibe 'We will show them' Maaytah said Jordan would continue to protect its security and stability. "This country must remain an oasis of security and stability, and we affirm that Jordan will remain impervious to anyone who dares to challenge it," he said. King Abdullah II said in a post on X that security forces "chased them to the very end". "We vowed the terrorists would not escape punishment, and no proponent of dark ideologies that divide Jordanians will be tolerated," he wrote. Earlier, the king visited victims of the church attack who were receiving treatment in hospital. He wore military fatigues and carried a pistol on his hip. "We will show them," he vowed. Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya told Al-Mamlaka on Monday that all the attackers were Jordanian nationals and "had been holed up in a building in one of the villages near the site of the attack". "There is no indication of any external contacts or collaboration with foreign parties," he said. Government communications minister Mohammad al-Momani also vowed a strong response to threats against the country. "we stand ready and will strike with an iron fist, without mercy or leniency, against anyone who attempts to undermine Jordan's security". Rare attacks on places of worship Attacks on places of worship are uncommon in Jordan. In 2016, an attack in Karak targeted a security centre and police patrols, killing 10 people. Following Friday's church attack, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan ordered three days of national mourning for the victims. Flags were to be flown at half-mast over government and public institutions. Eight of the nine victims were buried on Sunday beside the church. The ninth victim, Mohammed al-Qasous, was buried in southern Amman on Monday. Syria closes main border crossing with Jordan Syria announced that it would close its main southern border crossing with Jordan on Tuesday, following the deadly strikes that Amman said were carried out in retaliation for the church attack. Syria's border and customs authority announced the closure of the Nassib crossing, known as Jaber on the Jordanian side, due to the current circumstances. The authority also suspended all passenger and commercial traffic in both directions.

Jordan struck terrorist positions in Syria after a church attack killed nine people. Three suspects were arrested as Syria reported civilian deaths

Jordan strikes 'terrorist organisations' in Syria after deadly church attack as Damascus shuts main border crossing

US President Donald Trump hit back at former president Barack Obama on Monday after Obama joked that Trump's White House resembled a cheesecake restaurant run by former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. "For you to say it's a Cheesecake Factory, that just shows why you were a lousy president," Trump said in a three-minute attack when asked about Obama's remarks over the weekend.&nbsp;"Guys like Obama, they would pass the front door, they would see the broken masonry... He doesn't notice dirt and filth where the walls haven't been cleaned for years," Trump told reporters as he left for his latest midterm election rally. The Cheesecake Factory is a popular restaurant chain known for its extensive menu of indulgent dishes and distinctive interior design.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/illinois-man-charged-with-sending-threatening-notes-and-mailing-white-powder-letters-to-congress-members-1793049753959">Illinois man charged with sending 'threatening notes' and mailing 'white powder letters' to Congress members</a>&nbsp;Obama delivered a series of sharp criticisms of Trump's administration, accusing Republicans of promoting chaos and cruelty as he campaigned for Democrats in Ohio and Michigan ahead of next week's midterm elections. However, Obama's remarks about Trump's renovations at the White House appeared to draw the strongest reaction. The projects include the construction of a large ballroom and the addition of gold-leaf decorations throughout the Oval Office.&nbsp;"He's got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory," Obama said on Saturday, referring to the Iraqi dictator who was executed in 2006 following the US invasion of Iraq. Trump and Obama have maintained a bitter political rivalry for years. Trump started his political career by promoting the racist and false ‘birther’ conspiracy theory, which claimed Obama was lying about being born in the United States.&nbsp;Trump's response to the Cheesecake Factory remark also highlighted his increasingly sharp public exchanges as the midterm elections approach. On Sunday night, Trump published the longest post of his presidency on his Truth Social network, a 1,300-word statement targeting US comedian Bill Maher rather than focusing on Iran or the economy. Last week, Trump also lashed out at several reporters who questioned him about the midterm elections and his dealings with Russia. Republicans face the possibility of losing control of Congress in the upcoming vote.

Donald Trump hits back at Barack Obama after the former president compares Trump's White House renovations to a Cheesecake Factory run by Saddam Hussein

US President Donald Trump hit back at former president Barack Obama on Monday after Obama joked that Trump's White House resembled a cheesecake restaurant run by former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. "For you to say it's a Cheesecake Factory, that just shows why you were a lousy president," Trump said in a three-minute attack when asked about Obama's remarks over the weekend. "Guys like Obama, they would pass the front door, they would see the broken masonry... He doesn't notice dirt and filth where the walls haven't been cleaned for years," Trump told reporters as he left for his latest midterm election rally. The Cheesecake Factory is a popular restaurant chain known for its extensive menu of indulgent dishes and distinctive interior design. Also Read: Illinois man charged with sending 'threatening notes' and mailing 'white powder letters' to Congress members Obama delivered a series of sharp criticisms of Trump's administration, accusing Republicans of promoting chaos and cruelty as he campaigned for Democrats in Ohio and Michigan ahead of next week's midterm elections. However, Obama's remarks about Trump's renovations at the White House appeared to draw the strongest reaction. The projects include the construction of a large ballroom and the addition of gold-leaf decorations throughout the Oval Office. "He's got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory," Obama said on Saturday, referring to the Iraqi dictator who was executed in 2006 following the US invasion of Iraq. Trump and Obama have maintained a bitter political rivalry for years. Trump started his political career by promoting the racist and false ‘birther’ conspiracy theory, which claimed Obama was lying about being born in the United States. Trump's response to the Cheesecake Factory remark also highlighted his increasingly sharp public exchanges as the midterm elections approach. On Sunday night, Trump published the longest post of his presidency on his Truth Social network, a 1,300-word statement targeting US comedian Bill Maher rather than focusing on Iran or the economy. Last week, Trump also lashed out at several reporters who questioned him about the midterm elections and his dealings with Russia. Republicans face the possibility of losing control of Congress in the upcoming vote.

Trump calls Obama a 'lousy president' after the former president mocks Trump's White House renovations with a Saddam Hussein and Cheesecake Factory joke

'Lousy president': Trump hits back at Obama over 'cheesecake factory' White House jibe

Microsoft has offered voluntary exit packages to around 60,000 employees, giving more than a quarter of its global workforce the option to leave the company with support. The programme covers eligible staff in India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, as the technology giant looks to control costs while investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI).&nbsp;The offer is voluntary, meaning it does not confirm that 60,000 jobs will be cut. Microsoft had 223,000 full-time employees worldwide as of June 30, 2026. The move comes as the company prepares for another major year of spending on AI chips, data centres and computing infrastructure.<h2>Who is eligible for Microsoft’s voluntary exit offer?</h2>Microsoft said the programme is available to eligible employees in participating teams in India, the US, the UK and Canada at experience level 70 and below. According to reports, employees will have until December to decide whether to accept the offer. Those who choose to leave are expected to depart on December 31.Microsoft Chief People Officer Amy Coleman said in an internal memo that the programme gives eligible employees who are considering a future outside the company another option, while helping teams adapt to changing business needs. Not every team is included. According to a person familiar with the matter, some marketing, commercial business and security teams are excluded from the offer.The company has not set a target for how many employees it expects to accept the package.<h2>Why is Microsoft offering buyouts as AI spending rises?</h2>The programme comes as Microsoft forecasts $175 billion in capital expenditure for 2026, reflecting the cost of expanding its AI infrastructure. Microsoft provides cloud computing services to AI companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, and is investing in the data centres and chips needed to meet growing demand. That spending has drawn investor attention, with questions about whether future AI revenue will justify the cost of building and operating the infrastructure.&nbsp;Microsoft's latest employee offer provides another way to adjust its workforce as its business needs change. However, the company has not said that the buyout programme alone will fund its AI investments.<h2>Microsoft’s latest move follows earlier workforce changes</h2>This is not the company's first workforce adjustment in 2026. Microsoft previously offered voluntary retirement packages to around 7% of its US workforce. In July, it also announced plans to cut 4,800 jobs as it restructured parts of its Xbox gaming business. The latest offer comes as investors prepare to assess Microsoft's financial performance. The company is scheduled to report quarterly results on Wednesday, providing a fresh look at its spending and cash flow. For employees, the key point is that the offer creates an option to leave rather than announcing a compulsory departure. For investors, it highlights the balancing act facing major technology companies: funding the AI race while managing costs across their existing businesses.

Microsoft is offering voluntary exit packages to around 60,000 employees in India, the US, the UK and Canada. The programme comes as the company forecasts $175 billion in capital expenditure for 2026 to expand AI infrastructure and data centre capacity.

Microsoft has offered voluntary exit packages to around 60,000 employees, giving more than a quarter of its global workforce the option to leave the company with support. The programme covers eligible staff in India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, as the technology giant looks to control costs while investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI). The offer is voluntary, meaning it does not confirm that 60,000 jobs will be cut. Microsoft had 223,000 full-time employees worldwide as of June 30, 2026. The move comes as the company prepares for another major year of spending on AI chips, data centres and computing infrastructure. Who is eligible for Microsoft’s voluntary exit offer? Microsoft said the programme is available to eligible employees in participating teams in India, the US, the UK and Canada at experience level 70 and below. According to reports, employees will have until December to decide whether to accept the offer. Those who choose to leave are expected to depart on December 31. Microsoft Chief People Officer Amy Coleman said in an internal memo that the programme gives eligible employees who are considering a future outside the company another option, while helping teams adapt to changing business needs. Not every team is included. According to a person familiar with the matter, some marketing, commercial business and security teams are excluded from the offer. The company has not set a target for how many employees it expects to accept the package. Why is Microsoft offering buyouts as AI spending rises? The programme comes as Microsoft forecasts $175 billion in capital expenditure for 2026, reflecting the cost of expanding its AI infrastructure. Microsoft provides cloud computing services to AI companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, and is investing in the data centres and chips needed to meet growing demand. That spending has drawn investor attention, with questions about whether future AI revenue will justify the cost of building and operating the infrastructure. Microsoft's latest employee offer provides another way to adjust its workforce as its business needs change. However, the company has not said that the buyout programme alone will fund its AI investments. Microsoft’s latest move follows earlier workforce changes This is not the company's first workforce adjustment in 2026. Microsoft previously offered voluntary retirement packages to around 7% of its US workforce. In July, it also announced plans to cut 4,800 jobs as it restructured parts of its Xbox gaming business. The latest offer comes as investors prepare to assess Microsoft's financial performance. The company is scheduled to report quarterly results on Wednesday, providing a fresh look at its spending and cash flow. For employees, the key point is that the offer creates an option to leave rather than announcing a compulsory departure. For investors, it highlights the balancing act facing major technology companies: funding the AI race while managing costs across their existing businesses.

Microsoft is offering voluntary exit packages to around 60,000 employees across India, the US, the UK and Canada. The programme comes as the company forecasts $175 billion in capital expenditure for 2026 to expand its AI infrastructure and data centre capacity.

Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 employees in India, US, UK and Canada

An Illinois man has been charged with allegedly mailing four letters containing a white granular substance to members of Congress. All four envelopes reportedly carried his name and home address. Matthew Unglesbee faces charges related to sending threatening letters containing the substance to three members of Congress. One letter included a handwritten note reading ‘HA HA’, while a fourth letter containing the substance carried the message ‘HAH enjoy the gift’.&nbsp;Unglesbee faces two charges: false information and hoaxes, and mailing threatening communications. He is scheduled to make his initial court appearance on Monday afternoon. According to the FBI, Unglesbee allegedly admitted during an interview with investigators on Sunday that he had mailed four letters to four members of Congress after learning about other letters sent earlier in the month.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-offers-1-million-before-us-midterms-what-is-he-asking-americans-to-report-1793046416131">Trump offers $1 million before US midterms. What is he asking Americans to report?</a>&nbsp;The FBI is separately investigating letters containing suspicious substances that have been sent to members of Congress and elections officials in recent weeks. Investigators said Unglesbee acknowledged that he knew recipients would perceive the letters as dangerous. During the interview, he claimed the granular substance was salt and said it ‘kind of looks like’ anthrax. He denied any involvement in the earlier mailings.&nbsp;A search of Unglesbee's residence uncovered a fifth, empty envelope that had not been mailed and was addressed to a member of Congress, according to the FBI. The investigation started after an anonymous online tipster informed the FBI that they had overheard Unglesbee discussing plans to mail a suspicious substance to members of Congress. The FBI received the tip on October 16. Investigators responded after the letters arrived at congressional offices three days later. The &nbsp;FBI said the letters were sent to multiple locations, including secretaries of state offices and other election-related offices. Secretaries of state are generally responsible for overseeing elections at the state level.

An Illinois man has been charged with mailing four threatening letters containing a white granular substance to members of Congress, prompting an FBI investigation

An Illinois man has been charged with allegedly mailing four letters containing a white granular substance to members of Congress. All four envelopes reportedly carried his name and home address. Matthew Unglesbee faces charges related to sending threatening letters containing the substance to three members of Congress. One letter included a handwritten note reading ‘HA HA’, while a fourth letter containing the substance carried the message ‘HAH enjoy the gift’. Unglesbee faces two charges: false information and hoaxes, and mailing threatening communications. He is scheduled to make his initial court appearance on Monday afternoon. According to the FBI, Unglesbee allegedly admitted during an interview with investigators on Sunday that he had mailed four letters to four members of Congress after learning about other letters sent earlier in the month. Also Read: Trump offers $1 million before US midterms. What is he asking Americans to report? The FBI is separately investigating letters containing suspicious substances that have been sent to members of Congress and elections officials in recent weeks. Investigators said Unglesbee acknowledged that he knew recipients would perceive the letters as dangerous. During the interview, he claimed the granular substance was salt and said it ‘kind of looks like’ anthrax. He denied any involvement in the earlier mailings. A search of Unglesbee's residence uncovered a fifth, empty envelope that had not been mailed and was addressed to a member of Congress, according to the FBI. The investigation started after an anonymous online tipster informed the FBI that they had overheard Unglesbee discussing plans to mail a suspicious substance to members of Congress. The FBI received the tip on October 16. Investigators responded after the letters arrived at congressional offices three days later. The FBI said the letters were sent to multiple locations, including secretaries of state offices and other election-related offices. Secretaries of state are generally responsible for overseeing elections at the state level.

An Illinois man faces charges for allegedly mailing four letters containing a white granular substance and threatening notes to members of Congress

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