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                                <updated>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:47:26 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Savar Protests: 40 Factories Closed, 2 Cases Filed]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Police have filed two cases over incidents of vandalism and arson during the ongoing garment workers&rsquo; protests in Savar and Ashulia. Another case is also being prepared, while 13 people have been arrested so far in connection with the unrest.

Meanwhile, around 40 garment factories have declared holidays amid demonstrations by workers demanding, among other things, a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000 and an end to illegal blacklisting.

The officers-in-charge of Savar Model Police Station and Ashulia Police Station confirmed the developments to journalists on Tuesday afternoon.

Savar Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Saiful Alam said nine people had been arrested over allegations of vandalism, arson and other offences.

He added that a case was being prepared over the burning of a bus in the Tetuljhora area of Savar on Monday night.

Ashulia Police Station Inspector (Investigation) Harun-or-Rashid said two cases were filed on Monday night in connection with incidents of vandalism and arson. Four people had been arrested in connection with those incidents, he added.

Meanwhile, garment workers continued their demonstrations on Tuesday morning along the Abdullahpur-Baipail road, particularly in the Nishchintapur, Narsinghpur and Unique areas of Ashulia.

At one point, protesters threw bricks and stones at police when officers attempted to clear the road. In response, police fired tear gas to disperse the demonstrators.

Earlier in the morning, workers at several factories along the road stopped working but remained inside their respective premises. Some factories subsequently announced holidays from around 8:30am.

Ashulia Industrial Police-1 Superintendent of Police Mohammad Mominul Islam Bhuiyan said approximately 40 factories had declared holidays due to the prevailing situation. Workers at around 10 other factories had stopped working but remained inside the premises, he added.

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            <updated>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:47:26 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Flavio Bolsonaro flees Brazil after election loss, reports say]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Far-right senator Flavio Bolsonaro has reportedly fled Brazil and is heading to the United States after losing Sunday&#39;s presidential election to left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who condemned the move as &ldquo;shameful&rdquo;.

According to Brazilian news website Metropoles, which cited sources close to Bolsonaro&#39;s family, the politician was on his way to the United States. &ldquo;The plane is in flight,&rdquo; the outlet reported, without specifying the departure location.

Allies of Bolsonaro told Metropoles that he was expected to arrive in Florida on Tuesday afternoon and planned to seek political asylum. The report added that the administration of US President Donald Trump had been informed of the development.

Argentina&#39;s government confirmed that Bolsonaro, his wife and two daughters had entered Argentina before boarding a private flight to Ecuador at 11:30pm on Tuesday.

&ldquo;They did so with valid travel documentation and without any legal impediment to entering the country,&rdquo; Argentina&#39;s National Directorate of Migration said in a statement on X. It added that the transit was recorded by the relevant authorities without incident.

According to the agency, the flight was operated by Baires Fly S.A. and was bound for Guayaquil, located around 260 kilometres southwest of Ecuador&#39;s capital, Quito. The family entered Argentina through the Tancredo Neves International Bridge border crossing in Misiones province.

Lula condemns reported departure

Lula criticised Bolsonaro&#39;s apparent decision to leave Brazil following his election defeat, describing the move as shameful.

&ldquo;This is what the family Bolsonaro are like. Brazil is their second homeland. Their first homeland is licking the boots of the US, as he&rsquo;s become accustomed to doing,&rdquo; Lula said at an event marking his 81st birthday in Brasilia.

He questioned Bolsonaro&#39;s decision to leave the country after losing the election, saying that someone who had nothing to hide should have no reason to flee.

&ldquo;I keep imagining what&rsquo;s on the conscience of a citizen who just lost the elections and flees his country &hellip; He who owes nothing, fears nothing. A citizen who sneaks out of his country owes something. The act of leaving Brazil is shameful,&rdquo; Lula said.

Meanwhile, Bolsonaro&#39;s allies also confirmed to Brazilian newspaper Folha de S.Paulo that he was heading to the United States. They reportedly said the departure plan had been &ldquo;organised and enabled by a lawyer close to the Bolsonaro clan&rdquo;.

The newspaper added that the flight was expected to land within hours. CNN Brasil also reported that Bolsonaro had travelled to the United States with his wife and two daughters in the early hours of Wednesday.

US signals visa support

A spokesperson for the US State Department said Bolsonaro and his family would be granted visas to allow them to enter the United States.

Meanwhile, lawmakers from Lula&#39;s Workers&#39; Party have asked Brazil&#39;s Supreme Court to order Bolsonaro&#39;s arrest. They have also requested that his name be placed on Interpol&#39;s Red Notice list.

The reported departure has added a new dimension to Brazil&#39;s post-election political tensions, with questions emerging over Bolsonaro&#39;s travel arrangements and the legal steps that could follow.

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            <updated>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:00:46 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Iran, Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan agree to continue talks for peace]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Iran has said it will continue dialogue with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey amid escalating regional tensions that have threatened stability and shaken the global economy.

The announcement followed a meeting in Tehran on Monday between senior Iranian, Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish officials, which Iranian state television described as their first joint meeting.

In a joint statement, the four countries agreed to continue dialogue to strengthen cooperation, particularly on regional peace and security, according to Iran&rsquo;s state-owned Press TV.

The meeting was hosted by Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran&rsquo;s Supreme National Security Council, and attended by Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud, Pakistan&rsquo;s army chief Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin.

Iranian state media also published photographs of President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi participating in the meetings.

Talks Focus on Regional Security and US-Iran Tensions

A senior Pakistani security official told Reuters that the discussions focused on establishing a regional non-aggression framework.

The agenda also included negotiations between the United States and Iran, Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, the Strait of Hormuz and the US blockade of Iranian ports.

Another Pakistani official told Reuters that Munir had presented Tehran with a proposal intended to offer benefits to both Washington and Tehran. The official said US President Donald Trump had supported Munir&rsquo;s diplomatic efforts but did not disclose details of the proposal.

According to the official, countries party to the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, along with Qatar, could act as guarantors if the proposal were accepted.

Rezaei said the visit demonstrated that US threats had limited influence over countries around the world. He also described the regional situation as having entered a &ldquo;new and positive atmosphere&rdquo;.

Saudi Arabia Highlights Diplomatic Efforts

Saudi Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Rayed Krimly said the visit was part of ongoing efforts by countries under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement to reduce tensions and promote dialogue and diplomatic solutions.

In a post on X, Krimly said the efforts supported mediation initiatives led by Qatar and Pakistan.

He added that the agreement&rsquo;s member countries had a pivotal role in strengthening regional security and stability and working with other countries in the region towards those goals.

Houthi Attacks Add to Regional Instability

The Tehran meeting marked the first high-level contact between Iran and the three other countries since Yemen&rsquo;s Iran-aligned Houthi armed group escalated attacks on Saudi Arabia last month.

Munir visited Tehran last week and met with Pezeshkian and other senior Iranian officials.

During that visit, Iranian officials reportedly told Munir that Tehran would not engage in negotiations with Washington to end the US-Israeli war against Iran until its demands were met, according to Iranian media.

Pakistan has played a key mediating role between Washington and Tehran since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran in February.

Earlier diplomatic efforts helped secure an interim agreement in June, but the arrangement quickly unravelled when fighting between Iran and the United States resumed weeks later.

The conflict subsequently expanded to include intensified hostilities involving the Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi Arabia, opening another front and worsening Yemen&rsquo;s humanitarian crisis.

The Houthi attacks have emerged as an increasingly destabilising factor in the wider conflict, putting additional pressure on Saudi Arabia, a US ally.

Mecca Defence Pact Strengthens Regional Military Ties

Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in August. Under the pact, an armed attack against one member is treated as an attack against all.

The agreement states that its members will use &ldquo;all necessary means&rdquo; to counter threats to one another&rsquo;s territorial integrity, sovereignty and internationally recognised borders.

Earlier this month, defence officials from the agreement&rsquo;s member countries held an emergency meeting in Riyadh and agreed to ensure the rapid deployment of military forces and capabilities in Saudi Arabia.

Turkey&rsquo;s parliament began procedures to ratify the agreement last week, while Pakistan approved the pact during the same period.

The latest Tehran meeting signals an effort by the four regional powers to maintain diplomatic engagement as tensions surrounding Iran, the United States, Israel and Yemen threaten to widen instability across the Middle East.

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            <updated>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:20:41 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Former Japan PM Yasuo Fukuda dies at 90]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who sought to strengthen relations with China during his tenure, has died at the age of 90, a ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) official said on Monday.

Fukuda died on October 22, the official told AFP.

He served as Japan&rsquo;s prime minister for about a year from September 2007, succeeding Shinzo Abe, whose first term ended after just 12 months. During his time in office, Fukuda prioritised improving ties with China and invited then-Chinese President Hu Jintao to visit Japan.

Hu&rsquo;s visit in May 2008 marked the first visit by a Chinese head of state to Japan in a decade. The two leaders issued a joint statement pledging to build a &ldquo;mutually beneficial relationship based on common strategic interests&rdquo;.

Fukuda resigned in September 2008 amid declining approval ratings and retired from politics in 2012.

Played Role in Japan-China Relations

Even after leaving politics, Fukuda remained involved in efforts to improve relations between Tokyo and Beijing. As tensions between the two countries grew over a disputed island chain and historical issues, he visited China in 2014 for talks with President Xi Jinping.

The visit helped pave the way for a summit between Xi and Abe during the latter&rsquo;s second term as prime minister.

Following news of Fukuda&rsquo;s death, Beijing described him as &ldquo;an old friend&rdquo; of the Chinese people.

&ldquo;Mr. Yasuo Fukuda was an old friend of the Chinese people and made positive contributions to promoting the improvement and development of China-Japan relations,&rdquo; Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a news briefing.

Guo also referred to the integrity and sense of responsibility of an older generation of Japanese statesmen, urging Japan&rsquo;s current leadership to reflect on their approach to bilateral relations.

Relations Between Tokyo and Beijing Face Fresh Strains

Relations between Japan and China have faced renewed tensions over security and regional issues, including Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory.

The relationship deteriorated further after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that Japan could intervene militarily if Taiwan came under attack.

Fukuda&rsquo;s diplomatic efforts, particularly his engagement with Chinese leaders during and after his premiership, formed a significant part of his political legacy as Japan navigated its complex relationship with its powerful neighbour.

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            <updated>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:51:32 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[11 shot near Florida university stadium]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[A shooting near a college stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, left 11 people with gunshot wounds on Saturday night, according to officials.

Six of the victims were juveniles, including an 11-year-old child, Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell told reporters at a press conference late Saturday.

The shooting occurred just hours after a homecoming football game at the stadium, where the Arkansas&ndash;Pine Bluff Golden Lions defeated the Florida A&amp;M Rattlers 31&ndash;28. Authorities have not yet determined whether the shooting was connected to the game.

In addition to those shot, the grandmother of one of the victims was injured while fleeing the scene near Florida A&amp;M University&#39;s Bragg Memorial Stadium.

One victim is in critical condition, while three others sustained serious injuries. The remaining eight are in stable condition. Revell confirmed that one of the injured victims was a Florida A&amp;M student.

The police chief said the shooting likely stemmed from an altercation involving two or three individuals. The department&#39;s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the ongoing investigation.

&ldquo;We&#39;re still working the scene. Our detectives, our sergeants, our forensic personnel are all on scene and processing this as we go, taking in as much information as they can,&rdquo; Revell said.

He added that investigators were working to establish exactly what happened and identify those responsible.

&ldquo;As our detectives work to determine exactly what happened and identify those responsible, we remain committed to getting answers for these families,&rdquo; he said.

Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey described the incident as a &ldquo;truly horrific and heartbreaking tragedy.&rdquo;

&ldquo;Tonight and in the days ahead, the FAMU family is not alone. Our entire community stands with you,&rdquo; Dailey wrote on X.

Florida A&amp;M University said in a statement late Saturday that it was aware of an incident near its campus on Perry Street on the evening of October 24.

&ldquo;Our hearts go out to the victims and all those affected by this tragic incident. While the campus remains safe, individuals are encouraged to avoid the area to allow law enforcement to conduct its investigation,&rdquo; the university said.

Police continue to investigate the shooting.

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            <updated>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:34:56 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trump hints at possible Sunday attack on Iran]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[A shooting near a college stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, left 11 people with gunshot wounds on Saturday night, according to officials.

Six of the victims were juveniles, including an 11-year-old child, Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell told reporters at a press conference late Saturday.

The shooting occurred just hours after a homecoming football game at the stadium, where the Arkansas&ndash;Pine Bluff Golden Lions defeated the Florida A&amp;M Rattlers 31&ndash;28. Authorities have not yet determined whether the shooting was connected to the game.

In addition to those shot, the grandmother of one of the victims was injured while fleeing the scene near Florida A&amp;M University&#39;s Bragg Memorial Stadium.

One victim is in critical condition, while three others sustained serious injuries. The remaining eight are in stable condition. Revell confirmed that one of the injured victims was a Florida A&amp;M student.

The police chief said the shooting likely stemmed from an altercation involving two or three individuals. The department&#39;s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the ongoing investigation.

&ldquo;We&#39;re still working the scene. Our detectives, our sergeants, our forensic personnel are all on scene and processing this as we go, taking in as much information as they can,&rdquo; Revell said.

He added that investigators were working to establish exactly what happened and identify those responsible.

&ldquo;As our detectives work to determine exactly what happened and identify those responsible, we remain committed to getting answers for these families,&rdquo; he said.

Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey described the incident as a &ldquo;truly horrific and heartbreaking tragedy.&rdquo;

&ldquo;Tonight and in the days ahead, the FAMU family is not alone. Our entire community stands with you,&rdquo; Dailey wrote on X.

Florida A&amp;M University said in a statement late Saturday that it was aware of an incident near its campus on Perry Street on the evening of October 24.

&ldquo;Our hearts go out to the victims and all those affected by this tragic incident. While the campus remains safe, individuals are encouraged to avoid the area to allow law enforcement to conduct its investigation,&rdquo; the university said.

Police continue to investigate the shooting.

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            <updated>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:34:48 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Brazil election pits Lula’s leftist legacy against Bolsonaro’s right]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Brazilians are returning to the polls on Sunday to choose between two candidates offering sharply different visions for the country&#39;s future, amid growing concerns over crime, corruption and a broader rightward shift across Latin America.

Leftist President Luiz In&aacute;cio Lula da Silva, 80, entered the presidential election campaign with a lead in nearly every opinion poll, hoping to secure a fourth term and extend a political career that has shaped Brazil for more than two decades.

However, Lula has found himself in a runoff against Fl&aacute;vio Bolsonaro, the 45-year-old eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Fl&aacute;vio&#39;s stronger-than-expected performance in the first round overturned predictions and left one of Latin America&#39;s most prominent left-wing leaders facing a difficult battle.

Lula is seeking another term after decades in politics, while Bolsonaro is attempting to maintain his first-round momentum and secure victory in the final vote.

The outcome could have implications far beyond Brazil. As right-wing governments gain ground across Latin America, the runoff could determine whether the region&#39;s largest country moves closer to the Trump administration. A victory for Fl&aacute;vio would achieve what his father failed to accomplish in 2022: defeating Lula at the ballot box.

First-Round Upset Changes the Race
According to Brazil&#39;s Superior Electoral Court, Bolsonaro received 2.2 million more votes than Lula in the first round. Neither candidate secured the majority required to win outright, forcing both campaigns to compete for undecided voters while mobilising supporters in a deeply divided country.

The result exposed vulnerabilities in Lula&#39;s re-election campaign, including frustration over the cost of living and crime, as well as difficulties mobilising parts of his traditional support base.

It also demonstrated the continued strength of Jair Bolsonaro&#39;s political movement, even as the former president serves a prison sentence over his attempt to overturn his 2022 election defeat.

Crime, the Economy and Last-Minute Campaign Shifts
Public safety has emerged as one of the defining issues of the campaign.

A September survey by Quaest and Pax found that 28% of Brazilians considered violence the country&#39;s biggest problem, followed by corruption at 22% and the economy at 19%.

&ldquo;That is ground that strongly favours the Bolsonaros, because they have made a tough approach on crime their flagship issue from the beginning,&rdquo; said Brian Winter, editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly and vice president of policy at Americas Society/Council of the Americas.

Fl&aacute;vio has pledged to designate major criminal factions as terrorist organisations, expand the prison system and lower the age of criminal responsibility.

&ldquo;Those who think I&#39;m radical on public security haven&#39;t seen anything yet,&rdquo; he said on October 13, adding that even El Salvador&#39;s hard-line approach under President Nayib Bukele did not go far enough.

Lula has struggled to reconcile his party&#39;s traditional positions with growing demands for tougher action against crime. A widely circulated video of him saying last year that drug traffickers were also victims of drug users reinforced what Winter described as a longstanding perception that Brazil&#39;s left is soft on crime. Lula later acknowledged that he had expressed himself poorly.

During a televised debate last Sunday, Fl&aacute;vio challenged Lula over temporary prison leave. Lula defended rehabilitation but argued that serious offenders should not qualify. He then questioned whether Fl&aacute;vio would pardon his father.

Fl&aacute;vio did not respond directly during the exchange but has repeatedly said he wants Jair Bolsonaro to accompany him up the presidential palace ramp at his inauguration.

In another significant campaign shift, Lula signalled support for lowering the age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 16 for certain serious crimes, although he opposed including the change in a pending constitutional amendment.

Winter described the position as a major departure from the Workers&#39; Party&#39;s longstanding opposition to such a measure.

&ldquo;Lula is now yielding in the campaign&#39;s final days because he recognises that this may be his biggest vulnerability,&rdquo; Winter said, adding that the move showed how far the president was willing to go to appeal to more conservative voters.

Cost of Living Remains a Concern
Lula has also faced criticism over the economy and affordability.

During his first two terms, a commodities boom helped lift millions of Brazilians out of poverty and into the middle class. This time, however, many voters say they have seen little improvement in their living standards.

Lula can point to low unemployment and easing inflation, but those indicators have not necessarily changed how households feel about everyday expenses.

Winter compared the situation to the 2024 US presidential election, when favourable economic statistics failed to overcome public frustration over prices under President Joe Biden and then-Vice President Kamala Harris.

&ldquo;The headline numbers for the economy look good,&rdquo; Winter said. &ldquo;But everyday people keep saying that they don&#39;t feel like the economy is prospering. They feel like their standard of living has declined.&rdquo;

Nevertheless, many voters remain loyal to Lula because of the social gains made during his first two terms, while fearing that a Bolsonaro presidency could roll back social rights.

Fl&aacute;vio has attempted to counter those concerns by distancing himself from some traditionally conservative positions.

On October 16, Brazil&#39;s Congress promulgated a constitutional amendment aimed at ending the country&#39;s traditional six-day workweek and gradually reducing maximum working hours without cutting pay. After previously opposing the proposal, Bolsonaro reversed his position and voted in favour.

&ldquo;This is another case of the Bolsonaros being ideologically flexible enough to get elected,&rdquo; Winter said. &ldquo;Both sides are doing this in the race&#39;s final days. It&#39;s breathtaking.&rdquo;

Women and Evangelicals Emerge as Key Voting Blocs
Both campaigns and political analysts agree that women could play a decisive role in the election.

Women account for nearly 53% of registered voters and have generally been less supportive of Bolsonaro-aligned candidates than men.

An October 15 Datafolha survey showed Lula leading among women by 49% to 40%, while Fl&aacute;vio led among men by 52% to 40%.

&ldquo;Women are the key demographic,&rdquo; Winter said.

Malu Gatto, an associate professor of Latin American politics at University College London, said the gender gap had widened since Jair Bolsonaro emerged as a major political force in 2018, with men increasingly gravitating towards the right and women showing greater support for the Workers&#39; Party.

Both campaigns have also addressed violence against women, particularly femicide, following several brutal cases that attracted national attention.

Brazil recorded 1,571 femicides in 2025, the highest number since the crime was formally defined in law in 2015, according to the Brazilian Forum on Public Safety.

Gatto said the political right traditionally emphasises tougher criminal penalties for perpetrators, while the left places greater emphasis on victim protection and support services, including shelters and specialised assistance.

In his first televised campaign advertisement, Fl&aacute;vio featured his wife and daughters prominently.

&ldquo;At home, they&#39;re the ones in charge. And that&#39;s a good thing,&rdquo; he said, in a notable appeal to women by a political movement whose support has traditionally been stronger among men.

Former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro, who was elected to the Senate this month, has also played an important role in attracting women to the Liberal Party.

A public dispute between Michelle and Fl&aacute;vio became one of the most concerning moments of his campaign. Although the disagreement was later resolved, it highlighted the importance of her support among women and evangelical voters.

&ldquo;Michelle has her own electoral capital, among women and among evangelicals,&rdquo; Gatto said. &ldquo;She has legitimacy with women and evangelicals in a way Fl&aacute;vio doesn&#39;t.&rdquo;

Evangelicals, a growing demographic in predominantly Catholic Brazil, have become an important voting bloc for the right.

Datafolha found Fl&aacute;vio leading among evangelical voters by 62% to 29%, while Lula led among Catholics by 52% to 42%.

Regional Divisions and Voter Turnout
Geography is also expected to play an important role in determining the outcome.

Around 40% of Brazil&#39;s electorate lives in the Southeast, where Fl&aacute;vio received 51.4% of valid votes in the first round, compared with 39.7% for Lula.

The right-wing senator won all four states in the region, including S&atilde;o Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro, the country&#39;s three largest electoral states.

Minas Gerais has backed the eventual winner in every direct presidential election since 1989.

&ldquo;Its mix of industrialised cities and poorer rural communities makes it a microcosm of Brazil&#39;s political divisions,&rdquo; said Lucas Fernandes, a political analyst at consulting firm BMJ.

Lula narrowly defeated Jair Bolsonaro in Minas Gerais in 2022. This time, Fl&aacute;vio won 48.24% of valid votes in the state, against Lula&#39;s 43.33%, a difference of nearly 590,000 votes.

In the Northeast, Lula&#39;s traditional stronghold, his first-round margin was smaller than in previous elections.

His share of valid votes in Maranh&atilde;o fell by nearly five percentage points, the sharpest decline in the region, highlighting the challenge of mobilising his traditional support base.

However, the challenge extends beyond persuading voters to change their preferences. Both campaigns must also encourage supporters who stayed home during the first round to vote.

One in five eligible Brazilian voters abstained, making turnout potentially decisive in a race in which the first-round gap was just 2.2 million votes.

With 94% of voters telling Datafolha they had already made up their minds, mobilising existing supporters could prove as important as persuading undecided voters.

Why Has Lula&#39;s Campaign Lost Momentum?
The first-round result raised a difficult question for Lula&#39;s campaign and political analysts: how did a president who defeated Jair Bolsonaro in 2022 end up trailing his son in the next presidential contest?

&ldquo;I think the most important takeaway is that today&#39;s Brazil is turning right,&rdquo; Winter said, adding that voters had become more conservative over the past 10 to 15 years.

The trend reflects a broader political shift across Latin America, where several presidential elections since April 2025, including those in Ecuador, Bolivia, Honduras, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia and Peru, have produced victories for right-wing or centre-right candidates.

A July Datafolha survey found that 44% of Brazilians identified with right-wing or centre-right political values, compared with 39% on the left or centre-left, reversing the balance recorded in 2022.

Fernandes cited tactical voting as another explanation for Fl&aacute;vio&#39;s first-round performance. Some voters abandoned their preferred candidates to support contenders they believed had a better chance of winning or defeating a particular rival.

&ldquo;All the alternative candidates, at least the competitive ones, were on the right,&rdquo; Fernandes told CNN. &ldquo;So Fl&aacute;vio was much more likely than Lula to benefit from that shift in tactical voting, because he is ideologically much closer to the other candidates who were in the race.&rdquo;

Another factor is widespread opposition to Lula&#39;s Workers&#39; Party among voters who do not identify with the Bolsonaro movement but are determined to prevent Lula&#39;s re-election.

Fernandes said that sentiment was stronger than in 2022, when Lula benefited from widespread opposition to Jair Bolsonaro following a presidency marked by controversy over the government&#39;s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

He also pointed to Lula&#39;s campaign as having underestimated the importance of social media, while the right has long made it central to its political strategy.

&ldquo;The right understood this and applied it on several fronts, not just to Fl&aacute;vio&#39;s candidacy, while the left failed to make that transition,&rdquo; Fernandes said.

&ldquo;The most important venue for Brazilian politics today is WhatsApp,&rdquo; Winter agreed, explaining how family groups and private conversations shaped by memes and short videos can influence voters during the final days of a campaign.

The difference was reflected in campaign spending. Financial disclosures filed with Brazil&#39;s Superior Electoral Court showed that paid social media advertising was Fl&aacute;vio&#39;s second-largest campaign expense in the first round, while it ranked sixth among Lula&#39;s expenses.

Corruption Allegations and Political Fatigue
The association of the left with corruption has contributed to the shift towards the right, although allegations and controversies have affected both campaigns.

During Sunday&#39;s debate, Lula challenged Fl&aacute;vio to disclose his financial records and questioned his ties to Daniel Vorcaro, the former head of the collapsed Banco Master. Alleged connections involving Vorcaro have drawn scrutiny from influential figures across Brazil&#39;s political and judicial establishment, including the Supreme Court.

Fl&aacute;vio, meanwhile, accused Lula of corruption and raised allegations involving the president&#39;s eldest son, commonly known as Lulinha.

Lula&#39;s previous corruption convictions were annulled in 2021.

On Monday, Lula said he would submit documents to Brazil&#39;s electoral court authorising the disclosure of his banking and telephone records, as well as those of his five children. He said the information would be released if Fl&aacute;vio agreed to disclose similar records for himself, his family and his businesses.

Fl&aacute;vio responded that he would accept the challenge if Lula also disclosed the banking and tax records of his former chief of staff and released information about first lady Janja da Silva&#39;s expenses and spending on presidential corporate cards.

Political analysts say the allegations are deepening public frustration with the country&#39;s political system.

&ldquo;It reinforces the disgust and apathy that Brazilians feel with their political system as a whole,&rdquo; Winter told CNN.

Election Could Reshape Brazil&#39;s International Relations
The election has also attracted attention in Washington.

US President Donald Trump has praised Fl&aacute;vio Bolsonaro&#39;s electoral performance but has stopped short of formally endorsing him. Meanwhile, his administration&#39;s tariffs on Brazil and pressure over Jair Bolsonaro&#39;s prosecution have strained relations with Lula&#39;s government.

The tensions were evident during Sunday&#39;s debate, when Lula accused the Bolsonaro family of aligning itself with US interests at Brazil&#39;s expense. Fl&aacute;vio rejected the accusation and criticised Lula&#39;s foreign policy.

A Bolsonaro victory could bring Latin America&#39;s largest economy closer to the United States, particularly on security and organised crime, while strengthening the conservative political wave across the region.

Lula, by contrast, has emphasised multilateralism, relations with the Global South and China, Brazil&#39;s largest export market, and resistance to Trump&#39;s tariff measures as part of his defence of national sovereignty.

The next president will also face a more conservative Congress.

A narrow election result could test Brazil&#39;s political stability further, following Jair Bolsonaro&#39;s attempts to overturn his 2022 defeat, which preceded the January 8, 2023, attacks on government institutions. Bolsonaro denies wrongdoing.

For Lula, victory would mark another political comeback and extend his long career in power. For Fl&aacute;vio, it would represent the return of his father&#39;s political movement to the presidency despite Jair Bolsonaro&#39;s conviction and imprisonment.\

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            <updated>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:34:34 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[France protests: Partial curfews announced in several major cities]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s military said on Tuesday that it had intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile targeting the capital, Riyadh, following a security alert and reports of explosions in the city.

Turki Al-Malki, spokesman for the Saudi-led military coalition supporting Yemen&rsquo;s internationally recognised government, said the missile had been launched towards Riyadh by the Houthi movement.

AFP journalists in the Saudi capital reported hearing two blasts.

The Saudi Civil Defence said on X that the National Early Warning Platform had issued an alert over a potential threat in Riyadh. The warning was lifted a few minutes later after authorities confirmed that the danger had passed.

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have intensified, disrupting security and raising concerns over the kingdom&rsquo;s efforts to attract foreign investment and diversify its economy. The attacks have also reportedly forced the postponement of a major investment conference in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia has repeatedly carried out air strikes against Houthi targets in retaliation for attacks, amid the ongoing conflict in Yemen between the Iran-backed movement and forces aligned with the Saudi-supported government.

Tensions escalated after a fragile truce established in 2022 broke down in July, according to the report. Subsequent developments included Houthi attacks on Saudi territory and oil facilities, as well as maritime threats and renewed fighting along Yemen&rsquo;s Red Sea coast.

The latest missile interception highlights the continuing security challenges facing Saudi Arabia as the conflict in Yemen threatens to widen regional tensions.

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            <updated>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:53:39 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia says intercepted Houthi missile, blasts heard in Riyadh]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s military said on Tuesday that it had intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile targeting the capital, Riyadh, following a security alert and reports of explosions in the city.

Turki Al-Malki, spokesman for the Saudi-led military coalition supporting Yemen&rsquo;s internationally recognised government, said the missile had been launched towards Riyadh by the Houthi movement.

AFP journalists in the Saudi capital reported hearing two blasts.

The Saudi Civil Defence said on X that the National Early Warning Platform had issued an alert over a potential threat in Riyadh. The warning was lifted a few minutes later after authorities confirmed that the danger had passed.

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have intensified, disrupting security and raising concerns over the kingdom&rsquo;s efforts to attract foreign investment and diversify its economy. The attacks have also reportedly forced the postponement of a major investment conference in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia has repeatedly carried out air strikes against Houthi targets in retaliation for attacks, amid the ongoing conflict in Yemen between the Iran-backed movement and forces aligned with the Saudi-supported government.

Tensions escalated after a fragile truce established in 2022 broke down in July, according to the report. Subsequent developments included Houthi attacks on Saudi territory and oil facilities, as well as maritime threats and renewed fighting along Yemen&rsquo;s Red Sea coast.

The latest missile interception highlights the continuing security challenges facing Saudi Arabia as the conflict in Yemen threatens to widen regional tensions.

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            <updated>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:38:20 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Mamata Banerjee attacked with knife near her residence]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was allegedly targeted in a knife attack outside her residence on Tuesday evening while returning from the inauguration of a Durga Puja pandal.

Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saket Gokhale made the claim in a social media post, alleging that an individual under the influence of drugs targeted Banerjee near her residence.

Further details about the alleged incident, including the circumstances of the attack and whether anyone was injured, were not immediately available.

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            <updated>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:10:50 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trump Waives Russia Sanctions, Eases 100% Tariff Threat on India]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[US President Donald Trump has temporarily waived Russia-related sanctions and tariffs targeting countries that purchase Russian oil, offering potential relief to India and China. The decision came just a day before the measures were due to take effect on October 18.

In an executive order issued late Friday, Trump said the waiver was in the national interest of the United States.

&ldquo;I am hereby waiving the application of such sanctions, restrictions, and duties provided for in the Graham Act,&rdquo; Trump said, adding that he had submitted a certification to Congress confirming that the decision served US national interests.

However, the order only suspends the implementation of the measures. It does not permanently cancel them, leaving the administration with the option to impose the tariffs and sanctions at a later date.

India and China Among Countries Facing Tariff Threat
The legislation, known as the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, authorised Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on goods imported from major buyers of Russian crude oil. The countries identified included China, India, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan.

The law also provided for sanctions against Russian officials, banks, energy companies and other entities accused of supporting Moscow&#39;s military operations. In addition, it authorised tariffs of up to 500 per cent on US imports of Russian energy products.

The measures were intended to reduce Russia&#39;s energy revenues and limit the financial resources supporting its war against Ukraine.

Had the 100 per cent tariffs been imposed on India, they could have significantly affected bilateral trade. The additional duties would have come amid existing US tariffs on Indian goods, although the precise impact would have depended on the final rates and products covered.

India Reaffirms Commitment to Energy Security
India has repeatedly defended its purchases of Russian oil, arguing that its energy policy is guided by the need to ensure affordable and reliable supplies for its population of approximately 1.4 billion.

Following the passage of the sanctions legislation, India&#39;s Ministry of External Affairs said the country remained committed to protecting its trade and economic interests.

&ldquo;India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people,&rdquo; the ministry said, adding that the country would continue diversifying its sources of energy according to changing market conditions.

New Delhi also said that the implications of its Russian oil trade had been discussed with US officials at various levels in recent months. India had highlighted the potential consequences for bilateral relations and international energy markets.

India-US trade relations had faced tensions in 2025 after Washington imposed additional tariffs linked to India&#39;s purchases of Russian crude. Those additional duties were subsequently removed in February 2026, while the reciprocal tariff was reduced to 18 per cent under a bilateral trade framework, according to the reported account.

Trump Signals Shift in Approach Towards Russia
The decision to suspend the measures comes amid changes in Trump&#39;s approach to Moscow and his increasingly public criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Trump has questioned Zelensky&#39;s leadership and suggested that Ukraine needs a new president, citing the Ukrainian leader&#39;s failure to reach a deal to end the war.

The US president also announced a reported agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin involving the supply of more than 300,000 tonnes of Russian diesel to the United States, with additional shipments expected in the following months.

Zelensky criticised the reported arrangement, describing it as an unworthy decision by Ukraine&#39;s partners and accusing Moscow of continuing attacks on Ukraine despite the agreement.

The temporary suspension of Russia-related tariffs could ease immediate trade concerns for India and China. However, the possibility of their future implementation leaves uncertainty over energy trade, international markets and Washington&#39;s economic relations with countries continuing to purchase Russian oil.

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            <updated>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:08:52 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Delhi Police detains top CJP leaders after flash protest]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[India&#39;s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said Tuesday that key leaders had been detained after entering an iconic protest site in New Delhi blocked by police.

Opposition parties and supporters of the movement have taken to the streets in recent days, defying a security clampdown to demand the resignation of the head of India&#39;s election commission, accusing it of manipulating voter rolls to benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s ruling party.

The Election Commission of India, which oversees the voting process in the world&#39;s most populous nation, has denied any wrongdoing.

Delhi Police said on Monday that Jantar Mantar in the heart of the capital had been taken off the list of designated official protest sites.

The site has been sealed off for several days by yellow metal barricades and guarded by a heavy police presence.

But a video posted online by CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday showed protesters clambering over the barricades, running into the empty space and waving the national flag -- before police chased and detained them.

&quot;CJP sneaks inside to reclaim Jantar Mantar,&quot; the group said in a post on social media, adding that those detained included leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde.

&quot;All of them have been detained by Delhi Police,&quot; it added.

Delhi Police had announced three official sites on Monday as alternatives to Jantar Mantar, where protesters have gathered for decades -- including CJP demonstrations that led to the education minister stepping down over an examination scandal in July.

&quot;You cannot denotify the resistance,&quot; Dipke said, tagging Modi in his post.

Modi, in comments at a business conference in New Delhi on Tuesday, called India the &quot;mother of democracy&quot;, but did not refer directly to the protests.

&quot;In our country, people openly debate a wide range of issues and discuss different perspectives,&quot; he said.

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            <updated>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:01:02 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Why Saudi Defence Spending Fails to Stop Houthi Attacks]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s massive defence spending and advanced air defence systems have failed to fully protect its critical infrastructure from missile and drone attacks launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen, raising questions about the kingdom&rsquo;s ability to defend its vast territory and strategic assets.

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Saudi Arabia spent $83 billion on defence last year, placing it among the world&rsquo;s top military spenders. The kingdom has acquired advanced US fighter jets, Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) missile systems, as well as sophisticated weapons from France and the United Kingdom.

Despite these investments, Saudi Arabia continues to face security threats from multiple directions. Iranian missiles and drones have targeted the kingdom from the east, while Iran-backed militias in Iraq have threatened critical infrastructure, including the East-West oil pipeline. From the south, Houthi fighters launch missiles and drones from mobile platforms and concealed positions in Yemen&rsquo;s mountainous terrain.

Vast Territory, Multiple Threats
Defending Saudi Arabia presents a major challenge because of the sheer scale of its territory and the number of strategically important sites that require protection. These include airports, oil refineries, pipelines, desalination plants and other critical infrastructure.

Saudi air defences have intercepted many incoming missiles and drones, but some have managed to penetrate the protective systems. Defence planners must also decide how to distribute limited interception capabilities among numerous potential targets.

The Houthis have increasingly combined ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and long-range drones in coordinated attacks designed to overwhelm air defence networks. Low-flying cruise missiles can be particularly difficult to detect and track, while newer ballistic missiles are reportedly designed to manoeuvre during flight.

Military analysts note that no single air defence system can guarantee the interception of every incoming threat, particularly when several types of weapons are launched simultaneously.

Iranian Support Strengthens Houthi Capabilities
The Houthis&#39; growing military capabilities have also raised concerns about external assistance. United Nations experts have previously identified missile components, unmanned aerial vehicles and other military equipment of Iranian origin in Yemen, despite an international arms embargo.

Several analysts have pointed to similarities between newer Houthi missiles, including the Hatem-2 and Palestine-2, and Iranian-designed weapons. The Houthis have also demonstrated the ability to threaten targets hundreds or thousands of kilometres away.

The group has developed considerable combat experience during years of conflict and continues to maintain ties with Tehran. However, analysts also caution that the Houthis pursue their own political and military objectives rather than acting solely on Iran&#39;s instructions.

A Conflict Rooted in Years of War
The latest escalation follows years of conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. The Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen, which began in 2015, contributed to a devastating humanitarian crisis and deepened hostility between the two sides.

The Houthis have demanded an end to Saudi military operations supporting Yemen&#39;s internationally recognised government, as well as financial compensation. Their attacks on Saudi targets have increased pressure on Riyadh to choose between further military action and diplomatic engagement.

Iran has offered to help facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. However, public statements by Houthi representatives suggest that a ceasefire agreement remains uncertain.

Saudi Arabia Faces Difficult Choices
The latest attacks pose a challenge to Saudi Arabia&#39;s ambitions to attract international investment and establish itself as a major destination for tourism, technology and business under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman&#39;s Vision 2030 programme.

Repeated attacks on airports, oil facilities and other infrastructure could undermine investor confidence and disrupt economic activity. Concerns over public safety have also emerged amid reports of interruptions to missile-warning alerts, although residents have indicated that alerts subsequently resumed.

Saudi Arabia now faces difficult decisions. Intensifying airstrikes could trigger further retaliatory attacks, while reaching an accommodation with the Houthis could prove politically difficult following deadly strikes and civilian casualties.

A ground offensive involving Yemeni government forces also appears challenging, given the Houthis&#39; entrenched positions, combat experience and familiarity with the country&#39;s mountainous terrain.

International Support and Defence Supply Constraints
Saudi Arabia is seeking greater international cooperation to strengthen its defences. Regional partners have offered assistance, while the kingdom may pursue additional air defence equipment from the United States and European countries.

However, replenishing interceptor missiles and other advanced munitions could prove difficult. The United States has also faced constraints on its defence inventories and production capacity following sustained military operations in the region.

Previous US air campaigns against Houthi targets failed to eliminate the group&#39;s leadership or dismantle its military capabilities completely. The Houthis have continued to operate despite extensive military pressure.

Diplomacy May Offer the Most Viable Path
The continuing attacks highlight the limitations of relying exclusively on expensive weapons systems to protect a country against a determined adversary using relatively inexpensive drones and missiles.

For Saudi Arabia, the challenge extends beyond intercepting incoming weapons. It must protect critical infrastructure, maintain public confidence, preserve economic stability and avoid a prolonged conflict that could undermine its development goals.

Although stronger air defences and international cooperation may reduce the risks, a lasting solution is likely to require diplomatic efforts alongside military measures. Any agreement would need to address the security concerns of Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, while accounting for the broader regional rivalry involving Iran.

For now, the kingdom faces a difficult balance between defending its territory, deterring further attacks and preventing the conflict from escalating into a wider regional confrontation.

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            <updated>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:59:05 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[UK Blames Iran for Airbase Plot, Sanctions Two Iranians]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The United Kingdom&rsquo;s prime minister, Andy Burnham, has said that a suspected plot against a Royal Air Force (RAF) base used by the United States in the town of Fairford was &ldquo;almost certainly&rdquo; directed by Iran&rsquo;s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The allegation on Monday came as the UK announced sanctions on two Iranians over alleged &ldquo;hostile activity&rdquo;, raising the diplomatic stakes over the largely unexplained incident for which Tehran has denied any responsibility.

&ldquo;We will not tolerate these threats on our soil,&rdquo; Burnham told parliament, promising that the government &ldquo;will crack down on Iran&rsquo;s use of criminal networks, using our full range of powers to target them and their funding streams&rdquo;.

He added that the UK will &ldquo;bring further sanctions to restrict the capacity of Iran and the IRGC to do us harm&rdquo;.

The incident near the airbase in southern England occurred in the early hours of September 27, when five British men in their 20s were arrested on suspected &ldquo;terrorism&rdquo; and explosives offences.

Police said they found a supply of petrol in three vans linked to the suspects, but no explosives. The men were later released without charge on police bail &ldquo;under stringent conditions&rdquo;.

Two others were arrested later, including a British-Iranian national, but were later released. None of the men has been charged, and the source and nature of the threat at Fairford have remained shrouded in mystery.

Sanctions

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said on Monday that the government was sanctioning two Iranians for their &ldquo;role in facilitating or engaging in hostile activity on behalf of the Iranian regime&rdquo;.

One is Ruhollah Bazghandi, the head of IRGC counterespionage operations, who the Foreign Office said is now subject to an asset freeze, a travel ban and a bar on serving as a company director.

The other is Shahram Ali Reza Tamarzadeh Jakki, whom British officials described as a facilitator for the Zindashti criminal network. The group is already under UK sanctions and has been accused of involvement in several plots against Iranian dissidents.

Miliband said he had also summoned Iran&rsquo;s ambassador.

&ldquo;We have repeatedly made clear to Iran, Britain will not tolerate threats on our soil,&rdquo; he wrote on X.

Tehran has vehemently rejected the accusations.

On Monday, Iran&rsquo;s ambassador to the UK, Ali Mousavi, met Stephen Doughty, the UK&rsquo;s minister for the Middle East, and &ldquo;categorically rejected&rdquo; allegations of any Iranian role, urging &ldquo;the British side to refrain from any unsubstantiated statements&rdquo;.

Mousavi told UK authorities that Tehran is willing to cooperate with the investigation into the incident, according to Iran&rsquo;s state news agency IRNA.

Last month, the Iranian embassy in London said in a statement that Tehran &ldquo;categorically rejects and strongly condemns&rdquo; the &ldquo;unfounded and malicious speculations&rdquo; attempting to link the country to the arrests near Fairford. It warned that such claims will &ldquo;fuel Iranophobia propaganda&rdquo;.


RAF Fairford, about 160km (100 miles) west of London, is the preferred European base for US bombers and has served as a staging point for US aircraft in the war on Iran, which began on February 28.

Earlier this month, the US moved its B-52 and B-1 bombers over concerns about a suspected Iranian plot to carry out a complex drone attack on the facility, according to US officials.

Separately on Monday, 29 countries, including the UK, the US, most European states, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, issued a joint statement denouncing &ldquo;in the strongest terms Iran&rsquo;s use of violent attacks&rdquo;.

The statement said such attacks included &ldquo;acts of lethal plotting, arson, sabotage, cyber-attacks, and other hybrid activities against us and our partners&rdquo;.

&ldquo;Any attempt by Iran to threaten, silence, intimidate, harass, harm, or coerce people on our territories through proxies or any other means is unacceptable,&rdquo; it read.

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            <updated>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:02:52 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Delhi Police de-notifies Jantar Mantar as protest venue, names 3 sites]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Delhi Police has designated three new sites for protests and demonstrations in the national capital, while removing Jantar Mantar from the list of approved protest venues.

The newly designated locations are Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in east Delhi.

The decision follows recommendations from a committee formed by the Union Home Ministry to identify alternative venues where citizens can exercise their right to organise protests and demonstrations.

Delhi Police said detailed, revised standard operating procedures (SOPs) for holding demonstrations at the three designated sites would be issued separately.

The move comes as opposition parties, civil society groups and student organisations are planning protests and marches around Jantar Mantar, which has long served as a prominent venue for demonstrations in New Delhi.

Among those preparing to mobilise are the Congress, INDIA bloc parties, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), the All India Students&rsquo; Association (AISA) and the Students&rsquo; Federation of India (SFI).

Jantar Mantar has also become a focal point for demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with opposition parties and other groups participating in the campaign.

The venue has hosted a series of youth-led protests since June, spearheaded by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke. Demonstrations over alleged examination irregularities also became a major focus of the protests, which the report says eventually led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

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            <updated>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:51:31 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Flash Flood Sweeps Away Homes and Bridges in Nepal]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[More than 35 houses and bridges were swept and a hydropower project was damaged in a flash flood in Nepal&#39;s Gorkha on Sunday, months after thousands were killed in a similar disaster in the Himalayan country.

The flash flood occurred in the Chumnubri village in Gorkha district after the water level increased in Budhi Gandaki, a tributary of the Trishuli River, downstream from another tributary where a glacier collapse caused a flood on August 26, killing 1,457 people and leaving thousands missing.

Videos posted on social media showed the river turning completely black and grey and flowing with thick mud and debris.

The water level increased from 3.66 metres at 6:30 AM to 8.43 metres at 8:40 AM, well above the danger mark of 5 metres, Nepal&#39;s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said.

The water level increased by over two metres within 10 minutes between 8:30 AM and 8:40 AM, it said.

&quot;Since the flood also washed away the measurement centre, including the bridge, further details could not be obtained,&quot; the NDRRMA said in a press release at 11:50 am.

The agency also said that the flood was not caused by rain.

&quot;Based on preliminary information and observation of satellite images, it is estimated that the river may have been blocked and then breached, causing a sudden flood. Detailed technical analysis of the actual cause of the incident is ongoing,&quot; it said.

No casualties have been reported so far, an officer said.

Residents of the coastal and lower coastal areas of the river have been requested to stay in a safe place and away from the river bank and at-risk settlements till Sunday evening.

Nepal Army has been deployed by air and land to carry out search and rescue operations.

The teams conducted aerial reconnaissance and ground assessments of the affected areas and airlifted six people to safety from Jagat, an area at risk from landslides, the army said in a statement.

&quot;A Composite Quick Reaction Team stationed in Kathmandu was also airlifted to the affected area,&quot; it said.

Nepal is still reeling from August&#39;s devastating flash floods originating near the Nepal-Tibet border.

The Bhotekoshi River, which flows south from the Himalayan border region, carried the floodwaters downstream, sweeping away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges and damaging hydropower projects.

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            <updated>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:55:47 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dhruv Rathee says he was ‘kidnapped’, not arrested or detained]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Popular Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, who was detained by Gurugram Police before he was expected to join the Cockroach Janta Party&#39;s (CJP) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, said in a video statement on Sunday that he was &ldquo;kidnapped&rdquo;, hours after he was released late on Saturday.

&ldquo;I was not arrested or detained, I was KIDNAPPED,&rdquo; he captioned an Instagram post. Rathee, in a post on X, also refuted reports that he had given an undertaking to Gurugram Police.

According to officials, Rathee was released at 3 am and handed over to his family. He was detained at around 9.30 am on Saturday at his home in Kendriya Vihar Society, Sector 56, Gurugram, ahead of the CJP&#39;s planned protest against chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, which authorities later thwarted.

Dhruv Rathee&#39;s video statement

Rathee began the video by showing his Indian passport and refuting media reports that he holds a foreign passport. He called the entire episode &lsquo;kidnapping&rsquo; rather than detention. He alleged that even after his release, around 15-20 police personnel remained stationed outside his residence and were not allowing him to leave.

Gurugram Police have denied all the allegations made by Rathee. A senior police official told HT, &ldquo;The entire process was conducted peacefully, and no one was misbehaved with. The police followed all protocols.&rdquo;

In a 5.42-minute-long video released on his social media handles, Rathee alleged that around 50 men gathered outside his house on Saturday.

Further in the video, he claimed that the police misbehaved with his parents and manhandled him.

&ldquo;And before I could react, these people literally kidnapped me. I am using the word kidnap here because this is not an arrest,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;They dragged me straight away and took me away. I mean, just imagine how a criminal is taken away. They dragged me from the bedroom. They took me down the stairs. I was badly injured here. There are such wounds all over my body,&rdquo; he said.

He alleged that he was taken to multiple police stations before being detained at the Crime Branch office in Gurugram. The YouTuber alleged that the police prevented him from contacting his lawyers.

He said, &ldquo;Have you heard of any democratic country where a common citizen who has not broken any law, who has only raised his voice for the truth, for the benefit of the country, who has demanded a better election commission, is taken from the bedroom of his house, kidnapped, his parents are beaten, and then taken away like this?&rdquo;


He said the situation was an &ldquo;unofficial emergency&rdquo; and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of &ldquo;turning the country into a dictatorship&rdquo;.

&ldquo;If this thing can happen to me, then it can happen to you, too. Think about it a little. For now, I am fine.&rdquo;

Rathee also thanked activist Sonam Wangchuk for threatening a hunger strike if the detained people were not released.

&ldquo;And I will keep raising my voice for the country in the same way. No matter how much you try to suppress. Jai Hind.&rdquo;

Dipke, other CJP leaders also released


CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were released on Sunday after being produced before an executive magistrate. They had been detained at Delhi airport on Saturday ahead of the planned protest at Jantar Mantar.

The three leaders were released on the condition that they would not &quot;breach peace&quot; for a year, CJP legal affairs head Ratna Singh said.

Their detention came amid a major security operation across Delhi on Saturday, during which more than 7,000 protesters were detained at various locations, preventing them from reaching Jantar Mantar.

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            <updated>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:38:59 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Delhi protest: Student leader Neha Bora detained]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Delhi Police detained All India Students&rsquo; Association (AISA) president Neha Bora and other leaders near the Safdarjung Airport flyover in New Delhi while they were on their way to the protest at Dilli Haat.

Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist)-Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, political commentator Yogendra Yadav and senior advocate Prashant Bhushan were also detained.

&ldquo;I am in detention. The movement is not. People are assembling at SAFDARJUNG FLYOVER right now. If you can, reach. If you are stopped, sit down where you are and hold the line,&rdquo; said Bora in a video shared on X.

Who is Neha Bora? Meet India&rsquo;s rising Gen Z leader
Amid the curbs and restrictions by the Delhi Police, Bora, in a post on X, said, &ldquo;Dilli Haat becomes Jantar Mantar today&rdquo;.

Earlier in the day, Bora slammed the Delhi Police for detaining citizens &ldquo;without any grounds&rdquo; in view of the planned anti-CEC protest at Jantar Mantar.

&ldquo;First, the complete shutdown of the capital, now the detention and barricading of every citizen in the capital, and those on their way. They tell you they&rsquo;re not afraid, they tell you the protest will be a flop. The truth is out for all to see. Jantar Mantar 2.0 is on!,&rdquo; she wrote on X.

Delhi Police has erected barricades from Jor Bagh to prevent entry of protesters to Dilli Haat.

However, a number of protesters were seen proceeding to Dilli Haat by walk using bylanes.

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            <updated>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:39:27 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Detained Ahead of CJP Protest]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained by Delhi Police from his residence in Gurugram&#39;s Sector 56 on Saturday ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party&#39;s (CJP) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, police sources said.

Rathee has come to join the demonstration, which has prompted heightened security arrangements across the national capital.

According to sources, a posse of aroud 50 policemen from Delhi Police landed at Rathee&#39;s Gurugram home o Saturday morning and detained him.

The detention evoked a sharp response from CJP which demanded &quot;immediate release of Dhruv Rathee&quot;.

On Friday evening Rathee had posted a video in his X account announcing his participation in the Saturday&#39;s protest.

Rathee, a known critic of the Narendra Modi government, had arrived in India from Germany earlier this week and had joined the CJP protest in Bengaluru on October 8.

Rathee commands a massive digital following across platforms, with 19.2 million followers on Instagram, 3.3 million on X and 33 million subscribers on YouTube.

CJP Legal Cell head Ratna Singh also put out a video claiming that she has been detained in her ahead of the protest. Singh claimed that Delhi Police personnel landed at her house in the morning and asked not to leave. She added that as she sat in her car, a group policemen surrounded it and she was allowed to leave. &quot;Cops didn&#39;t gave me any reason for detention. My car is not being allowed to meet,&quot; she said in a video posted from her car.

Earlier in the week, Delhi Police denied permission for the protest, citing security considerations and procedural requirements.

The police have stepped up preventive detentions and deployed their personnel at strategic locations to prevent protesters from reaching the protest site.

Over 400 people have been detained overnight, hundreds of trains cancelled and dozens of metro stations shut ahead of a mega protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the heart of Delhi today.

The CJP has mobilised supporters to join it at Jantar Mantar, with the Centre deploying over 20,000 personnel from the police and the Central Armed Police Forces to maintain law and order.

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            <updated>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:14:47 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[France Student Protests: Demands vs Govt Response]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Mass protests across France&rsquo;s high schools roiled the country again on Tuesday, with hundreds of thousands joining the biggest day of the movement so far. Demonstrations began in late September, with the first protest traced back to Saint-Exup&eacute;ry high school in Cr&eacute;teil, a southern Parisian suburb.

A handful of teachers at Saint-Exup&eacute;ry went on strike September 17 to lament staff shortages. &ldquo;We were short a maths teacher, a French teacher, a literature professer, a history teacher and an assistant professor. The school nurse was on sick leave,&rdquo; Laurent Bessiere, a maths teacher, told French radio station France Inter.

That same evening, students gathered to join the fight and planned a protest for the next morning. Stacking a few bins in front of the school entrance and holding placards, they rose up to make demands alongside their teachers.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re asking for the bare minimum,&rdquo; a student told France Inter.

Their demands struck a chord with other high schools across the nation, which are suffering from a lack of funding and understaffing.
Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi detained, Congress workers puncture bus
In response to the protests, Prime Minister S&eacute;bastien Lecornu has ordered his ministers to tackle their demands and send in proposals by the end of the month. But finding spare funds to implement educational reforms will be complicated, given heated debates over France&rsquo;s already strained 2027 budget.

A union of high school and university students on Monday published a list of 10 &ldquo;emergency measures&rdquo; they say could serve as a basis for working with the government, whose .

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            <updated>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:24:40 +0000</updated>
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