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Appointments news — October 21, 2026

Publications tagged with Appointments published on October 21, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. U.S.AppointmentsNorth America

    US Orders Evacuation of Diplomats from Gulf Embassies Amid Houthi Threat

    The US State Department is preparing to issue an ordered departure of some personnel and family members from US embassies across the Gulf region, three US officials told Reuters on Wednesday. This includes ordering all US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, due to a possible resumption of hostilities, particularly with Houthi fighters in Yemen.
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  2. U.S.AppointmentsLocal Gov

    Pentagon Authorizes DHS to Test Heat Ray Weapon for Potential Use at Border

    The Pentagon has granted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) permission to test a military-grade heat ray weapon, known as the Active Denial System, for potential use in operations along the U.S. southern border. The non-lethal weapon produces a burning sensation and an irresistible urge to flee upon contact with human skin. The DHS request did not specify where or how the weapon would be tested, nor how it might be employed in the future. This move is unprecedented, even for the Trump administration's focus on border security and immigration control.
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  3. PoliticsLawAppointmentsElectionsNorth America

    Amy Acton's Mother Urges Voters Not to Support Her Daughter's Ohio Governor Bid

    In a surprising turn of events, Amy Acton's mother, Donna Arthur, has publicly criticized her daughter, urging Ohio voters not to support her gubernatorial candidacy. In a video shared on social media, Arthur accuses Acton of lying about her past and needing help. Acton is running against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, who has not distanced himself from the video. The Democratic Governors Association has condemned the attack, calling it 'despicable'.
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  4. PoliticsAppointmentsRegulators

    Myrto Korovesi Joins PASOK's Parliamentary Group

    Myrto Korovesi, an independent MP for Eastern Attica, has joined the parliamentary group of PASOK-KINAL. She met with PASOK president Nikos Androualakis on Wednesday, with the meeting taking place amid rumors of her impending entry into the group. Androualakis welcomed Korovesi, describing her as 'a new woman, politician and scientist' who is eager to contribute to the party's efforts towards political change.
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