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  4. WorldMiddle East

    Liechtenstein's Prince Alois Visits India, Meets PM Modi, President Murmu

    Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein, accompanied by his spouse Princess Sophie, made a four-day state visit to India from October 25-28. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral relations between India and Liechtenstein. During his stay, Prince Alois held meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The discussions focused on boosting ties in trade, investment, science, technology, and innovation. The visit also marked the completion of the first year of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).
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    House Democrats Demand Special Counsel for Trump-Epstein Investigation

    House Democrats, particularly those on the Judiciary Committee, are calling for a special counsel to investigate President Trump's alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. They cite a 'growing body of evidence' including testimonies from 11 women who claim Trump was involved in Epstein's sex crimes. The Democrats argue that the Department of Justice has concealed evidence and failed to adequately investigate the matter.
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    Massive Drone Attack on Voronezh: 2 Dead, 17 Injured

    Voronezh, a city in southwestern Russia, was the target of a massive drone attack overnight on October 26. According to regional governor Alexander Gusyev, two people were killed, and another 17 were injured, including one child. Most of the injured were on a train that was hit by drone debris. The attack also caused fires at several industrial facilities, a business center, a multi-apartment building, two dacha settlements, a school stadium, and a garage cooperative. Over 113 drones were shot down, with more than 70 directly over Voronezh.
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    Israel's Election Results: Netanyahu Bloc Leading, No Clear Majority Yet

    Israel's election results are still being counted, with Netanyahu's bloc leading but no clear majority yet. Exit polls initially favored the opposition, but the gap has narrowed as more votes are counted. Over 1.2 million votes have been counted so far, with Netanyahu's Likud party leading with 24.13% of valid votes. The final tally is expected within the next 48 hours.
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    Anduril and Qualcomm Launch BlueChip, U.S.-Made Laptops

    Anduril and Qualcomm have partnered to launch BlueChip, a new line of laptops designed and assembled in the U.S. The first prototype, a ruggedized model using Arm-based Snapdragon X series chips, is aimed at the U.S. military. The ultimate goal is to make laptops entirely in the U.S., reducing dependence on foreign manufacturing for national-security applications. Orders are planned to open in 2027.
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    UP MLC Election Results 2026: BJP Wins 3 Seats, SP Wins 1; Counting Ongoing

    Counting of votes for 11 seats in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (MLC) election is underway. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won three seats, while the Samajwadi Party (SP) has won one. Voting trends indicate that the BJP is leading in Meerut and Bareilly, while the SP is ahead in Agra. Counting is taking place at seven centers across the state, with results expected by evening.
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    India-US Relations: Navigating Political Turbulence

    The future of India-US relations is under scrutiny due to recent political turbulence in Washington, including trade tensions and sharp rhetoric. Despite these challenges, experts like former Managing Director of the U.S.-India Business Council @aslater00_India believe the strategic partnership can endure. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed opportunities and challenges in an exclusive interview, focusing on trade, energy, technology, defense, and immigration.
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    Water Outage in Bishkek Residential Areas on October 29

    On October 29, water will be turned off in Bishkek's 'Muras Ordo' residential area from 10:00 to 22:00. This will affect residential buildings, schools, kindergartens, healthcare facilities, and other social and industrial facilities. The outage is due to repair and preventive work on the 'Muras Ordo' water intake and the city's water supply networks. Bishkek Water Canal has apologized for the inconvenience and advised residents to stock up on drinking water in advance.
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    Sensex Drops, Recovers, Ends Flat; Nifty Holds Near 22,750

    The Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, dragged by selling in IT and metals stocks. The Sensex dropped over 200 points in early trade but recovered by midday, ending the day nearly flat at 73,598.67. The Nifty closed at 22,749.75, down 3.45 points. The Rupee gained 3 paise to close at 95.12 against the US dollar. Market sentiment was influenced by crude oil prices and the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.
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  15. PoliticsCentral Asia

    Conservatives Outraged Over Obama's Cheesecake Factory Joke

    Former President Barack Obama sparked outrage among conservatives when he joked that President Trump's White House renovations made it look like 'Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory'. Right-wing media and pundits, however, focused their anger on the restaurant chain, accusing Obama of elitism and being out of touch with average Americans. Late-night hosts Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jordan Klepper, along with MSNBC's Morning Joe and The View, ridiculed the overreaction and misplaced priorities.
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    Yemeni Armed Forces Target Houthi Facilities in Airstrikes

    The Yemeni Armed Forces have conducted a series of airstrikes targeting Houthi militia facilities in various provinces across Yemen. The strikes, according to videos released by the military, hit jamming systems, surveillance cameras, air defense systems, field command centers, fortifications, and supply sources belonging to the Houthis. The operations were carried out in Al-Jawf, Taiz, and Lahj provinces as part of the 'Dawn of Yemen' operation.
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    Large Fire Engulfs Guryong Village in Gangnam, Seoul

    A massive fire broke out in Guryong Village, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the 27th afternoon, affecting 77 households. The fire started in the 2nd district and spread to the 1st, 3rd, and 7th districts due to strong winds. The fire department deployed 800 personnel and 6 fire helicopters to combat the blaze, which was contained near Guryong Mountain after about 12 hours and 50 minutes. One resident was injured, and 107 people were displaced. The cause of the fire is suspected to be a temporary structure, and investigations are ongoing.
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