Asia news — October 26, 2026

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1. WorldAsiaMiddle East

   Oct 26, 2026, 19:19 UTC

   

   Algeria Approves Troop Deployment to Niger

   The Algerian Parliament has approved the deployment of military units to Niger, marking the first such operation since 1973. The decision comes after a request from Niger and a new defense pact between the two countries. The Algerian troops will work to protect oil facilities and secure energy interests, as well as combat terrorism and cross-border crime.

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2. SocietyAfricaAsia

   Oct 26, 2026, 12:36 UTC

   

   Lottery Results: Powerball & Pick 3 Numbers

   The latest lottery results are in. For Wisconsin, the Powerball and Pick 3 numbers for October 24, 2026, have been announced. Similarly, Ohio and California have released their respective Powerball, Pick 3 Midday, and Daily 3 Midday winning numbers for the same date.

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3. WorldAsiaMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

   Oct 26, 2026, 12:35 UTC

   

   BRICS Parliamentary Forum 2026 Kicks Off in Delhi

   The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum began on October 26 in Delhi, with delegations from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa participating. Key figures such as the Russian State Duma Chairman and the Belarusian Deputy Speaker arrived in Delhi for the event. The forum, themed 'Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development', saw discussions on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet visiting delegations.

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4. PoliticsAsiaMiddle East

   Oct 26, 2026, 10:50 UTC

   

   Kharge's 'Modi Ka Baap Bhi Jayega' Remark Sparks Uproar

   Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge sparked a political storm after responding to a heckler at an event in Patna by saying, 'Modi ka baap bhi jayega' (Even Modi's father will go). The remark, made during a celebration of Bihar's first Chief Minister Dr. Shri Krishna Singh's 139th birth anniversary, was widely condemned by the BJP, which called for a nationwide protest. Kharge later clarified that his remark was directed at the heckler and not at the PM's late father.

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5. WorldAsiaMiddle EastNorth America

   Oct 26, 2026, 10:25 UTC

   

   Trump Calls Several Countries 'Shithole'

   In multiple public statements, U.S. President Donald Trump referred to several countries as 'shithole' or 'shithouse'. The countries mentioned were Libya, Yemen, Haiti, and Somalia. Trump made these remarks during election rallies and press conferences.

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6. SocietyArrestAsia

   Oct 26, 2026, 08:01 UTC

   

   Tiler Arrested for Hotel Worker's Death in Abuja

   The FCT Police Command has apprehended a tiler, Samuel Net, for allegedly killing a hotel worker, Joseph Terdoo, in the Utako District of Abuja. The incident occurred during a dispute at the hotel.

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7. SocietyAsiaBiodiversity

   Oct 26, 2026, 05:21 UTC

   

   Hina Javed's Family Demands Impartial Probe into Her Murder

   The family of Hina Javed, a 45-year-old digital media executive found murdered in Lahore, has written an open letter to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressing mistrust in the police investigation. They demand the formation of a judicial commission to probe the case.

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8. WorldAsia

   Oct 26, 2026, 03:58 UTC

   

   Australia's Aged Care Funding Algorithm Needs Human Override

   The Australian government's automated aged care funding algorithm has been criticized for lacking a human override, according to the Aged Care Royal Commission's interim report. The commission's interim report, released on Monday, found that the algorithm, which determines the level of care and funding for aged care recipients, does not have a mechanism for human intervention or review. This lack of oversight could lead to incorrect assessments and unfair funding decisions, the report warned.

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9. WorldBillAsiaMiddle East

   Oct 26, 2026, 02:37 UTC

   

   Cuban President Congratulates Lula on Brazilian Election Victory

   Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his electoral victory in Brazil. In a message on his official X account, Díaz-Canel expressed his congratulations on behalf of the Cuban government and people, highlighting the continuity of the path of peace, sovereignty, and social justice under Lula's leadership. He also reaffirmed Cuba's willingness to contribute to Latin American and Caribbean unity and integration.

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