Palestine weekly: West Bank under siege as Israelis go to the polls
Palestine weekly: West Bank under siege as Israelis go to the polls Israel sealed the West Bank, emptied parts of Hebron and tightened the squeeze on Gaza as its election…
Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but cannot expect change
Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but cannot expect change Elections cannot stop the accelerated process of ‘recolonisation’ of 1948 Palestinian communities. By Mohamad Kadan Palestinian writer. 27 Oct 2026…
Palestinian citizens of Israel fear they’re next target if far-right wins
Palestinian citizens of Israel fear they’re next target if far-right wins Majd al-Krum’s peaceful protests have forced settlers to withdraw, but fears of further provocations loom after elections. Hussein Mannaa,…
Could US midterms reshape Pakistan’s relationship with Washington?
Could US midterms reshape Pakistan’s relationship with Washington? Pakistan has gained diplomatic visibility under Trump, but analysts question how much the relationship has delivered. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and…
Israel heads to polls for pivotal election defined by security and democracy
Israelis are heading to the polls for what many view as one of the most pivotal elections in the country’s history. An unprecedented 70,000 people have reportedly flown home from…
Tracking the money: The biggest donors in the 2026 US midterm elections
EXPLAINER Tracking the money: The biggest donors in the 2026 US midterm elections The 50 biggest contributors have poured $2.77bn into the race, led by Elon Musk’s $446m for Republican-aligned…
Why has France struggled to address students’ demands?
EXPLAINER Why has France struggled to address students’ demands? Protesters demand more spending in education and social services but the government has struggled amid fiscal crisis. A protester holds a…
AI makes discoveries in mathematics, computer science, physics, OpenAI says
AI makes discoveries in mathematics, computer science, physics, OpenAI says OpenAI’s announcement is the latest in a series of claimed scientific breakthroughs credited to AI. Attendees gather at the OpenAI…
Iran, Saudi, Turkiye and Pakistan agree to more talks amid Houthi attacks
Iran, Saudi, Turkiye and Pakistan agree to more talks amid Houthi attacks Top officials from four countries to continue talks for peace and security as Saudi forces down more Houthi…
Man with fake gun shot after using abused partner as shield
Brazilian police shot a man who assaulted and threatened his partner with a fake gun in Criciuma, southern Brazil.