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- Jordan strikes militant groups in Syria after church attack
The Jordanian military said it had struck “terrorist organisations” in neighbouring Syria on Monday (October 26, 2026) in retaliation for a deadly jihadist attack on a church last week, hours after authorities arrested three men they accused of the killings. It said air force jets had “destroyed several terrorist positions” and killed and wounded “numerous members”…Read More “Jordan strikes militant groups in Syria after church attack” »
- Theni jailbreak: Kerala police alerted; combing operations going on in forest areas too
District sub-Jail at Thekkampatti near Andipatti in Theni district, where 17 prisoners escaped, on October 26, 2026 night. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Following the escape of the 17 remand prisoners from Theni district jail late on Monday (October 26, 2026) night, the Kerala police has been alerted and combing operations were underway in some… - Cyclone ‘Arnab’ hurtling towards Andhra Pradesh coast
High waves crash along the coast in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on October 27, 2026, as Cyclone Arnab approaches the coast. The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall and strong winds in the region as the storm moves closer. | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak Several southern Odisha districts started receiving rain as very severe cyclonic…Read More “Cyclone ‘Arnab’ hurtling towards Andhra Pradesh coast” »
- Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 staff
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, the company said on Monday, roughly a quarter of its workforce, as the tech giant seeks to cut costs while pouring money into artificial intelligence. Staff on select teams in the United States, Canada, India and Britain at vice president level and below will be eligible,…Read More “Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 staff” »
- Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees, reports say
Microsoft said it was a time-limited, voluntary program and built on insights gained from a previous voluntary retirement program. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees, Business Insider reported on Monday (October 26, 2026), citing a company spokesperson. The company did not immediately comment on the number of employees impacted when contacted by…Read More “Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees, reports say” »
- Bolsonaro’s party says it recognises Lula’s election win in Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro’s Liberal Party on Monday (October 26, 2026) recognised the outcome of Brazil’s presidential runoff, despite the candidate’s objections to the poll won by leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Mr. Lula, who turns 81 on Tuesday (October 27, 2026), pulled off a dramatic comeback after trailing Mr. Bolsonaro in a first-round vote,…Read More “Bolsonaro’s party says it recognises Lula’s election win in Brazil” »
- Cyclone ‘Arnab’ LIVE updates | ‘Arnab’ hurtling towards Andhra Pradesh coast
Andhra Pradesh has experienced 61 cyclonic storms since 1970, but only a few have intensified into Very Severe Cyclonic Storms (VSCS). The State is now bracing for one such storm, Arnab, nearly eight years after Titli struck in October 2018. According to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) records of cyclonic storms that affected the Andhra…Read More “Cyclone ‘Arnab’ LIVE updates | ‘Arnab’ hurtling towards Andhra Pradesh coast” »
- 17 remand prisoners escape from a sub-jail in Theni district; combing operations lead to arrest of four persons: IGP
A view of the Thekkampatti sub-jail near Andipatti in Theni where 17 remand prisoners made their getaway. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In a coordinated escape bid, a total of 17 remand prisoners made their getaway from the Thekkampatti sub-jail near Andipatti in Theni district at around 11 p.m. after attacking the warders on Monday… - Trump administration asks Washington to set aside ballots from 400 voters it says may be noncitizens
A voter enters the King County Elections headquarters in Renton, Washington, on October 23, 2026. Photo: Getty Images via AFP. The Trump administration on Monday (October 26, 2026) asked Washington state to set aside any ballots received from more than 400 people it suspects registered to vote without U.S. citizenship. In a letter to the… - Harry Kane crowned Ballon d’Or winner, Putellas wins women’s award
England’s soccer player Harry Kane and Spain’s Alexia Putellas win the player of the year trophy during the Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England. | Photo Credit: AP Harry Kane completed his long quest for football’s highest individual honour on Monday (October 26, 2026), with the Bayern Munich and England…Read More “Harry Kane crowned Ballon d’Or winner, Putellas wins women’s award” »