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[This Day] David-Chyddy Eleke reports that even though the recent visit of the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to Anambra State was a working visit, it more or less sealed an agreement for the All Progressives Congress and All Progressives Grand Alliance to work together in the 2027 general elections.

Washington is preparing for the right war, but in the wrong theater. For years, U.S. strategic thinking has centered on the Indo‑Pacific: the militarized atolls of the South China Sea, China’s churning naval shipyards, and the tense waters of the Taiwan Strait. Yet the next phase of competition will likely play out on the Eurasian landmass, contested through pipelines, swing states, and shifting alignments along routes that overlap with the ancient Silk Road. This is where China is building alte
Drones over Houthi-held Sana'a overnight, mostly above the al-Jaraf stronghold. Residents heard air defenses firing at them. https://t.co/b24VZ38OC8
Trump counterterrorism adviser Sebastian Gorka: If you are a fundamental originalist, the Quran isn't something you read on Friday. It is a religious text, it is a political text, it is a military strategist text.
Trump counterterrorism adviser Sebastian Gorka: Allah could decree tomorrow that murder is just. Our God can't do that. There can be no limitations on Allah. Therefore, he can have a capricious attitude to morality.
Trump counterterrorism adviser Sebastian Gorka: You cannot have a relationship with Allah. Okay? A human being can't do that.
Chad authorities display weapons seized in eastern provinces @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy https://t.co/3QgBhZdm0l

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[Leadership] Tension and mourning have gripped the Dansadau axis of Maru local government area, Zamfara State, following a deadly invasion of several villages by suspected terrorists.

Ireland and the EEAS proposed compromises over Alisher Usmanov’s sanctions as EU ambassadors seek to resolve France and Slovakia’s objections.
A mobilization drive has started in Tehran to form 1,000 battalions, with plans to extend the effort nationwide. https://t.co/4mf5XyX4IH

Russia is holding elections for the State Duma for the first time since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine in 2022. The party of President Vladimir Putin is expected to win the highly controlled affair.

A combat crew of Space Troops of the Russian Aerospace Forces launched Soyuz-2.1b
French President Emmanuel Macron has invited leaders of parliamentary parties and their presidential candidates to discuss the rapidly deteriorating international situation and its consequences for the country regarding security and energy, the Le Figaro ezine reported on Thursday, citing the Élysée Palace.

Increase from 1% to 1.25% follows US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank tightening monetary policy Business live – latest updates Japan’s central bank has increased interest rates to a fresh 31-year high as it attempts to combat high global inflation linked to the war in Iran. The Bank of Japan voted to raise its target interest rate from 1% to 1.25%, the highest level since 1995. Continue reading...

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The Trump administration is reportedly considering economic deals with Russia before the war in Ukraine ends in an effort to incentivise Moscow to pursue peace.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung: For peace and stability, we have to communicate and cooperate. If communication is cut off and hostility grows, the risks increase. But the North is clearly refusing to communicate with the Republic of Korea. We have continued trying to communicate and hold dialogue, and we will keep making those efforts going forward.

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DUBAI: Support for Israel among US voters has fallen to a record low as the war in Gaza continues, with fewer than half saying they side more with Israelis than Palestinians, according to a new Fox News poll published on Thursday. Around 48 percent of voters said they sided more with Israelis in the conflict, compared with 38 percent who said they sided with Palestinians. The figure marks a decline from 54 percent in June and from a high of 68 percent recorded at the outset of the conflict in Oc
South Korea will not deploy troops or military assets to intervene in the Iran war, President Lee said Friday. “There will be no involvement or intervention in the war,” Lee said, adding Seoul would carry out only “the minimum necessary activities” to protect South Korean merchant ships and oil routes.

At least one person was killed and four others injured in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday, the provincial governor said. The incident follows two shootings since June at schools in the south of the country. School shootings were previously rare in the Philippines. The Department of Education said it was deeply concerned over the reported shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato. Provincial Governor Reynaldo Tamayo said at least one person.

Speaking before his visit to Ukraine, the Slovak leader said that the Russia-Ukraine war is "out of control," and that the risk of a Europe-wide conflict has never been as serious as it is now.
The Philippine Coast Guard says a China Coast Guard vessel rammed and damaged a Philippine government boat near Sabina Shoal during a fuel resupply run for Filipino fishermen. No one was hurt. Beijing rejects that version, saying the Philippine boat cut across its bow after ignoring warnings.

New sanctions highlight Israel's isolation, yet analysts say they won't sway voters before October's elections.

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US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia ➡️ https://t.co/EQb3w928Or https://t.co/dXVy0sUIi2

Italy will deploy warships to protect its commercial vessels through the Bab al-Mandeb strait, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, warning Rome would not wait for an EU decision. “We have the capabilities to protect the passage,” Crosetto said, adding that Italy “must not allow bureaucratic delays in decision-making to exacerbate an already complex situation.”

Russia is holding elections for the State Duma for the first time since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine in 2022. The party of President Vladimir Putin is expected to win the highly controlled affair.
South Korea has rejected U.S. pressure to expand its military involvement in the Iran war, with President Lee Jae Myung ruling out any deployment that risks pulling Seoul into the conflict. This comes after President Trump request South Korea to have a greater role.
Saudi Arabia has offered the Houthis a two-week ceasefire followed by direct talks on humanitarian issues, with the aim of reaching a comprehensive agreement, the Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese daily al-Akhbar reports. The offer was passed through Oman after Saudi contacts with the U.S., Egypt, Pakistan and Oman. Riyadh also signaled willingness to lift the blockade on Yemen and allow aid in. The Houthis are said to be unenthusiastic, seeking a final settlement instead.

The United States on Thursday said it had approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia. Israel has previously voiced concerns about Riyadh buying F-35s, despite a push to normalise relations.

The Russians are putting pressure along the entire line of contact. A total of 230 combat clashes have occurred over the past day, most of them on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka fronts.

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According to Russia’s Federal Security Service, the man, a native of Ukraine’s Chernigov Region, established contact with a Ukrainian Security Service officer in 2024

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Incorrect media reporting is leading to inconsistent treatment of children across states and territories, the report found Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Senators from the Liberals and Greens have joined forces to call for the age of criminal responsibility to be lifted, after a federal inquiry into the youth justice system found that incorrect media reporting was leading to an inconsistent treatment of childr

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In-person early voting for the US midterm elections begins Friday, six weeks ahead of the final November 3 vote, which will determine whether Republicans will maintain their majority in the US House and Senate. Some of the main issues American voters are deciding on are how to navigate the cost-of-living crisis, the war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement campaign.