Israel is not our friend, says Senate candidate El-Sayed
Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, told ABC News on Monday that Israel is not a friend of the United States and restated his hard line.
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Princeton PhD still jobless after 2,300 applications
Jack Weiss, a Princeton chemical engineering PhD whose work the Nobel committee cited, has applied for over 2,300 jobs since 2024 without a full-time post.
Manipur at a standstill in 48-hour strike over killings
A 48-hour general strike has brought Manipur to a standstill after three civilians were killed while collecting firewood in Imphal East district on Sunday.
Zelensky says Trump is forcing Ukraine to surrender
Ukraine’s president tells Bloomberg that steps taken by the Trump administration are meant to push Kyiv into surrender, as the row between the two deepens.
Israel election: sixth vote in seven years tests Netanyahu
Israel votes on 27 October with Netanyahu’s bloc and a Jewish-led opposition neck and neck. Neither side looks sure of the 61 Knesset seats needed to govern.
Illegal gold mine collapse in Colombia kills 14
An illegal gold mine collapsed in Narino, south-west Colombia, killing 14 people and injuring seven; 12 to 15 miners are missing, officials said Monday.
France imposes partial curfews in Paris and other cities
France imposed partial curfews in Paris and several cities on Monday after a weekend of riots and looting over the cost of living, Reuters reported.
Houthi missile strike kills 50 at Yemen training camp
At least 50 people were killed and more than 200 injured on Monday when Houthi missiles hit a training camp for new security personnel in Shabwa, Yemen.
Maldives tops food waste list as world bins 132 kg a head
Nearly one in five plates served worldwide is thrown away while 645 million went hungry in 2025. The Maldives wastes about 260 kg of food per person each year.
Kim Jong Un death rumours: North Korea releases new photos
North Korean state media publish photos of Kim Jong Un at a clothing and shoe show after unverified claims that he had died or fallen into a coma.
Alberta votes to stay in Canada as separatists lose
About three in four Alberta voters rejected starting a binding independence referendum on Monday, early counts show, a heavy blow to the province's separatists.
Will Macron's camp fall before France's 2027 election?
With Emmanuel Macron's popularity at a record low and protests turning violent, his centrist camp faces challenges from left and right before the 2027 vote.
Egyptian woman memorises the whole Quran at 71
Sana Abdel Sattar of Menoufia, Egypt, who cannot read or write, has memorised the entire Quran at 71 by listening to recitations on the radio since childhood.
Italy to deploy 500 troops in Milan as protests turn violent
Italy is preparing to send 500 soldiers to Milan after days of protests over poor public services and the cost of living turned violent, with shops looted.
Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu before Israeli election
US Vice President JD Vance refused to back Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's coming election, breaking with Donald Trump, who has fully backed him.
The honeybee: a sign of God's mercy to humankind
An essay on Surah An-Nahl reads the honeybee's instinct, its ordered colony and its honey, "a healing for people", as signs of God's care for humankind.
Manipur unrest: bodies placed outside chief minister's home
Residents laid the bodies of two men killed in an armed attack outside the Manipur chief minister's home, as violence killed 40 in the state in a month.
Italy cost-of-living protests: 141 police officers injured
At least 141 police officers were hurt as cost-of-living protests spread across Italian cities, with 197 people detained on Sunday alone, Sky TG24 reports.
Protests spread across Europe over living costs and housing
Young people are protesting in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Albania over failing schools, soaring living costs and housing.
Australian MP Helen Haines critically hurt by car
Australian MP Helen Haines was critically injured when a four-wheel drive hit her near her office in Wangaratta, Victoria; PM Albanese called it deliberate.
UK campaign targets loud music on buses and trains
British prime minister Andy Burnham is launching a national campaign against loud music and videos on public transport, with fines of up to £100 on buses.
Why data centres have become military targets
Iran, Russia and Ukraine have all struck data centres this year, turning the backbone of AI and the cloud into a new front line of war, experts say.
Israel draft evaders reach 110,000, 80% ultra-Orthodox
Israeli draft evaders have risen to about 110,000 from 75,000 at the start of 2026, Kan reports; the army says about 80% are ultra-Orthodox Haredi Jews.
France unrest beyond police control, interior minister says
French interior minister Laurent Nunez says unrest is beyond police control, as PM Sebastien Lecornu lets mayors in some towns impose partial curfews.
Saudi Arabia issues red alert for heavy rain in four regions
Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology issued a red alert for heavy rain and possible flash floods in parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah.
Shinde vows 'bullets for bullets' after Tiger Shroff attack
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde vowed tough action on Mumbai gangs after gunmen fired on actor Tiger Shroff's car, injuring two people.
Obama defends Ilhan Omar, calls probe dangerous
Barack Obama called the US justice department's investigation of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar dangerous, saying the government is trying to intimidate a critic.
Iran prepares for new war with US, warns of wider targets
Iran signals it is preparing for renewed war with the United States, threatening undersea cables, AI data centres and Gulf energy sites if attacks resume.
Gaza food crisis: 1.4 million face acute hunger, WFP says
About 1.4 million Palestinians in Gaza face acute food shortages, the World Food Programme says, as rations are halved and funding gaps force cuts to aid.
Pakistan army major among five killed in Balochistan
A Pakistani army major was killed by a roadside bomb and four militants were killed in security operations in Gwadar and Kalat districts of Balochistan.
Israelis buy homes in Athens' pro-Palestinian Exarchia
Residents of Athens' left-wing Exarchia district say Israeli investors own over half the new short-term lets there, as rents rise and locals are pushed out.
Pakistan seals 200-year-old Ramlila temple after protests
Pakistani authorities sealed the historic Ramlila temple in Dera Ismail Khan after Hindu residents and civil society stopped an attempt to demolish it.
Turkish imam climbs 5,000 steps a day to hilltop mosque
Imam Sibgatullah Bilmez climbs about 5,000 steps every day to lead prayers at the Suleiman Khan Mosque atop the Van Fortress in eastern Turkey.
Iran warns of new war strategy against US and Israel
Iran will not answer any new US or Israeli attack by the familiar rules, a top security official said, amid reports the US may use its biggest non-nuclear bomb.
Yemen war may turn as UAE rejoins fight against Houthis
Facing Houthi advances, the UAE has agreed to fund pro-government forces in southern Yemen again, with Saudi air cover, Yemeni sources told The Guardian.
Two oil tankers on fire after Hormuz mine blasts, IRGC says
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say two tankers, each carrying about 2 million barrels of crude, caught fire after hitting sea mines in Hormuz on Saturday.
Kolkata puja stampede kills 19; CM's nephew was chief patron
A stampede at North Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja killed 19. Trinamool says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's nephew was its chief patron; seven are arrested.
France protests: 1,400 arrested, Limoges city hall burned
Masked protesters burned the 143-year-old Limoges city hall as about 550,000 marched across France over living costs; at least 1,400 were arrested.
Tunisia protesters demand President Kais Saied resign
Thousands marched in Tunis on Saturday demanding President Kais Saied resign, calling for free expression, civil rights and lower living costs.
Wing walk at 99: British woman sets world record
Helga Duffy, 99, has become the oldest woman to complete a wing walk, earning a Guinness World Record and raising funds for the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance.
Trump mocks France riots: 'Let's go and join the revolution'
Donald Trump joked about violent cost-of-living protests across France, while JD Vance blamed immigration. Macron vowed to prosecute rioters who burned town halls.
Iran, Pakistan foreign ministers discuss regional tensions
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi spoke by phone with Pakistan's foreign minister about easing tensions and diplomatic efforts for stability in West Asia.
Qawmi and non-Qawmi rivalry has no place in Islam
An essay argues that clerics who treat the Qawmi tradition as the only right path revive the tribal partisanship Islam condemns, and sets out rules for dissent.
Iran approves Akhlaghi Ketabchi as defence minister
Iran's parliament approved aerospace veteran Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as defence minister, ending months of interim rule after Aziz Nasirzadeh was killed.
Israeli rabbi rules settlers may take Palestinian olives
Rabbi Dov Lior ruled that Jews may harvest olives from Palestinian groves in the West Bank, drawing criticism as settler attacks on farmers rise.
Rubio's India visit skips Delhi, angering the opposition
Marco Rubio will meet India's foreign minister in Mumbai, not New Delhi, and opposition leaders say calling him there is an affront to India's standing.
Why Trump fired his press secretary after five days
Katie Zakaria was fired as White House press secretary five days into the job, hours after Sean Hannity pressed her on Fox News about her legal credentials.
Egypt's Sisi says he will step down when term ends in 2030
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, in power since the 2013 coup that ousted Mohamed Morsi, says his presidency will end in 2030 and the matter is settled.
Iran's IRGC shuts the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have closed the Strait of Hormuz to all ships after a string of attacks on oil tankers, and warned vessels that try to cross.
Jantar Mantar, Delhi's protest ground, closed to protests
Delhi Police have confirmed that Jantar Mantar can no longer be used for protests. Large rallies will move to Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground.
Iran ready to mediate an end to the Saudi-Yemen conflict
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, says Tehran is ready to help end the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, which he says has no military solution.
Sri Lanka hit by nationwide blackout after solar surge
Power went out across Sri Lanka on Saturday after a national grid failure that officials think was caused by solar output running higher than daytime demand.
Delhi court orders release of Cockroach Janata Party founder
A Delhi court on Saturday ordered the release of Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijit Dipke, a day after police detained him before a flag march in Delhi.
Vijay's TVK joins protest against India's election chief
Tamil Nadu's ruling TVK, led by Vijay, joined a Congress-led protest in Chennai to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Trump suspends Russia sanctions and tariffs law
US President Donald Trump has suspended new sanctions and tariffs on Russia a day before they were due to take effect, citing America's national interest.
Salman Rushdie says India is at boiling point
Salman Rushdie told a New York dinner that India is at boiling point and urged support for the Cockroach Janata Party movement, angering Hindutva circles.
ICJ Rohingya ruling could change how genocide is defined
The ICJ may rule within weeks on The Gambia's genocide case against Myanmar, a verdict that may reshape genocide law and weigh on the Gaza case against Israel.
Tesla's new Roadster flies and hits 60 mph in under a second
Tesla has unveiled its next-generation Roadster, which flew, flipped in mid-air and went from zero to 60 mph in under a second at a demonstration in Texas.
Religious freedom for non-Muslims in Islam
Islam allows no compulsion in religion and gives non-Muslims freedom to keep their faith, festivals and personal law, this essay argues from the Quran.
The family's role in shaping a child's moral character
Islam sees the family as the first school of faith, ethics and manners; this piece draws on the Quran and hadith on the duty of parents to raise children well.