Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor marked an exciting shift in urban governance; his radical platform included rent-freezing, free buses, higher corporate taxation rates and city-run groceries – among many other measures. Semafor +4 The Guardian +4 and Governing wrote extensively on his proposal.He faces serious hurdles to his...
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Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package
At Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting in Austin, Texas, shareholders overwhelmingly approved a compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that could reach US$1 trillion–the highest ever in corporate history. (Sources: Reuters +2 and Financial Times +2).This vote received overwhelming support, garnering over 75% of voting shares. Al Jazeera + The Washington Post have provided details about...
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Transportation Secretary warns of plans to restrict flights at 40 airports should shutdown continue unabated, cutting flights.
Sean Duffy, Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), issued a dire warning today in regards to its long-running shutdown: if Congress does not reach a funding deal soon enough, flights at 40 major airports will be reduced by 10% beginning Friday if Congress does not act soon enough. (Daily Express US +3...
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Tanzania Resuming Internet Service but Social Media Remain Restricted Post Election Crackdown
After nearly a week-long communications black-out in Tanzania following its contentious 29 October general election, internet services have started to return, although major social-media platforms and messaging apps continue to be blocked or severely disrupted, raising serious concerns over digital rights and freedom of expression in this East African nation.Amnesty International + France 24 =...
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Democratic Voter Turnout Surges in Midterm Elections as Trump Approval Reaches Second-Term Low, CNN Poll Indicates
CNN conducted a poll which highlighted a significant shift in voter enthusiasm leading up to midterm elections, with Democrats showing significantly more enthusiasm than Republicans. Furthermore, former President Donald Trump’s approval rating had reached one of its lowest points during his second term – something many had previously expected would happen during these midterms. According...
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King Urges Andrew to Resign Final Military Title; Minister Agrees
King Charles III announced this week in a stunning change for British monarchy that Prince Andrew (now styled Andrew Mountbatten Windsor) will be stripped of his remaining honorary military rank, that of Vice Admiral in Royal Navy. (Sources: Reuters and The Guardian).John Healey, UK Defence Secretary, confirmed the decision by telling BBC that the Ministry...
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Why the Indian Passport Is Falling in Global Ranking
Passport strength can serve as a gauge of global mobility, diplomatic ties and international standing; for Indian citizens this has raised questions of its effectiveness in recent times. According to Henley & Partners Passport Index rankings for 2025, India dropped from its 62 destinations in 2024 to 85th position by offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access...
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Afghan-Pakistan relations cannot improve until Kabul reins in Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), says defence minister of Afghanistan.
Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan remain deeply tenuous, with Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif citing Kabul’s inability or unwillingness to rein in Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). According to Minister Asif in a recent interview on Geo TV he stated: “Peaceful relations with our neighbour are only possible when all support for TTP has ceased.” – geo.tvIslamabad...
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US Lawmaker Warns against Selling Advanced Nvidia Chip to China
Significantly escalating their technological competition between the United States and China, an influential U.S. lawmaker has raised serious concerns over potential sales of Nvidia AI chips to China. Representative John Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on China, expressed alarm that such transactions may further enhance China’s military capability while weakening America’s technological leadership....
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Russian Military Gain Foothold in Key Ukrainian Town
On October 28, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Russian soldiers have established a foothold in Pokrovsk, an important eastern Ukrainian town strategically situated against Russian aggression. Despite Ukrainian forces’ best efforts at repelling their advance, small groups of Russian troops managed to sneak inside, leading to intense street battles that engaged both special...