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North America news — October 16, 2026

Publications tagged with North America published on October 16, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

12 publications

  1. PoliticsExecutiveElectionsNorth America

    Midterm Elections: Democrats Outpace Republicans in Fundraising

    In the final fundraising quarter before the midterm elections, Democratic candidates have raised significantly more money than their Republican rivals in key races for the U.S. Congress. Despite a $276 million injection from tech mogul Elon Musk into the Republican Party, Democrats have a clear advantage in fundraising. In six key states, Democrats raised between three and six times more than Republicans. Democrats also outpaced Republicans in crucial House races, with at least 47 incumbent Republicans raising less than their Democratic or independent rivals.
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  2. WorldBillMiddle EastNorth America

    Chilean President Kast Makes Historic State Visit to Bolivia After 71 Years

    Chilean President José Antonio Kast made a historic state visit to Bolivia on Friday, October 16, marking the first such visit by a Chilean president in 71 years. Kast and Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz discussed an 11-point agenda focused on integration, including energy, commerce, border security, and connectivity. The visit comes amidst ongoing maritime and territorial disputes between the two countries, with Bolivia seeking access to the Pacific Ocean.
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  6. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Prince Harry and Meghan Make First Public Appearance Since Returning to UK

    British Prince Harry and his wife Duchess Meghan have made their first public appearance together in the UK since their return. Upon arrival at a meeting with a youth charity organization in Nottingham, England, they were greeted by an enthusiastic crowd. The couple hugged some fans and posed for photos. Throughout the day, Harry and Meghan will attend several public events and visit charitable organizations focusing on poverty reduction and supporting young people through sports programs and mentoring. Their last joint public appearance in the UK was in 2022 for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
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  8. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth AmericaLogistics

    Pakistan's Finance Minister Discusses Infrastructure Financing with International Partners

    Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held meetings with representatives from the U.S. State Department, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), and the OPEC Fund for International Development during the World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. Key topics included trade agreements, energy cooperation, strategic minerals, investment, infrastructure financing, railway modernization, and capital market support. The minister emphasized maintaining fuel supplies, supporting vulnerable consumers, and addressing energy and food security pressures.
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  10. U.S.Local GovNorth AmericaBudget

    Obama Presidential Center Cost Triples to $1 Billion

    The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, originally estimated to cost between $300 million and $350 million, has seen its final price tag soar to approximately $1 billion, according to the Obama Foundation. The project, which opened in June 2026 after years of delays, has faced criticism for its use of public parkland, disputes with subcontractors, and the burden placed on taxpayers for infrastructure costs. Despite the increased cost, the foundation maintains that the project was funded entirely by private contributions and that it remains financially stable.
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  11. PoliticsLawJudiciaryNorth America

    SC Issues Notice to Rahul Gandhi, Others Over March to Court

    The Supreme Court has issued notices to Rahul Gandhi, Congress, and other leaders involved in the October 12 march towards the Supreme Court over alleged electoral irregularities and the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI). The Chief Justice of India (CJI) stated that 'nobody can browbeat the judiciary'. The apex court agreed to examine a plea seeking a regulatory framework for protests and processions near judicial complexes.
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