Proposed Power-Sharing Deal Could See Netanyahu Serve Two Years Before Stepping Down for Pardon, Reports Say

Nov. 1 — A proposed power-sharing rotation agreement is reportedly circulating in Jerusalem that would allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to lead the next government for two initial years before…

US Federal Judge Dismisses Trump’s $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch

MIAMI, Nov. 1 — A United States federal court has permanently dismissed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Donald Trump against The Wall Street Journal and media proprietor Rupert…

Severe Smog Prompts Delhi to Mandate 50% Remote Work and Enforce Sweeping Curbs on Non-BS-VI Vehicles

NEW DELHI, Nov. 1 — Authorities in India’s National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday imposed aggressive administrative restrictions, directing all public and private offices to operate with 50% of staff…

China Inspires Global Talent and Research Through Prestigious Science Awards and Forum

The opening ceremony and plenary session of the World Laureates Forum were held in Shanghai on Saturday (October 31). This year’s forum brought together 32 preeminent scientists who are recipients…

ECB President Signals Openness to Future Roles, Including World Economic Forum Leadership

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde granted an exclusive interview to China Media Group (CMG) on local time October 14, during the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary…

Youth-Led Unrest Sweeps Western Europe as French Riot Police Deploy Tear Gas Amid Escalating Cost-of-Living Protests

PARIS, Nov. 1 — French riot police deployed extensive barrages of tear gas and conducted mass arrests across major urban centers on Saturday as nationwide youth and student demonstrations against…

Bangladesh Deepens Cultural Diplomacy in UK as State Minister Shama Obaed Visits Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum

OXFORD, Oct. 31 — Bangladesh is expanding its cultural diplomacy and bilateral people-to-people links with the United Kingdom, focusing on institutional museum partnerships, creative industry growth, and contemporary art exchanges,…

Science-Based Policy and Multi-Sectoral Synergy Vital for Clean Air and Public Health, Stresses Environment State Minister

DHAKA, Nov. 1 — Formulating evidence-based policies and fostering coordinated multi-stakeholder action are essential to curtail air pollution, protect public health, and achieve sustainable climate resilience, Bangladesh’s State Minister for…

Christine Lagarde to Step Down as European Central Bank President Nine Months Ahead of Term

FRANKFURT, Oct. 31 — Christine Lagarde will step down as President of the European Central Bank on February 7, 2027, roughly nine months before the formal conclusion of her eight-year…

Pakistan Reopens Airspace to Taiwanese Carriers in Swift Reversal After One-China Ban Controversy

Oct. 31 — In an unexpected policy reversal, Pakistan has restored overflight clearances for Taiwan’s primary commercial carriers, China Airlines and EVA Air, granting both airlines uninterrupted access to Pakistani…