RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Pakistani counterpart, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, urged pursuing diplomatic solutions to regional crises to reduce tensions and strengthen security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. During a phone call, the two ministers discussed the latest regional developments and emphasized the need to continue diplomatic efforts to address ongoing conflicts. Dar, who also serves as Pakistan’s deputy prime minister, and Princ

https://www.arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/saudi-pakistani-fms-call-for-diplomatic-solutions-to-regional-crises-3009848

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MANILA: Philippine authorities seized 200 kg of methamphetamine from a container at a Manila port, the country’s anti-drug agency said on Wednesday. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency estimated that the drugs seized at the Manila International Container Port were worth around 1.4 billion pesos ($21 million). “The illegal drugs, concealed in 200 vacuum-sealed plastic bags inside 50 cardboard boxes, originated from Laos,” the agency said. “PDEA received intelligence from its foreign counterpar

https://www.arabnews.com/world/philippines-seizes-200-kg-of-methamphetamine-at-manila-port-3009754

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The parliament in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region elected a speaker on Wednesday, following over two years of political deadlock. This development comes amid persistent political struggles between the KDP and the PUK.

https://www.arabnews.com/middle-east/iraqi-kurdistan-selects-parliament-speaker-after-two-year-deadlock-3009847

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John Frieda's name became synonymous with smooth, manageable hair thanks to his iconic Frizz Ease range. Here's a closer look at the products that made the late star famous.

https://www.warwickshireworld.com/recommended/john-frieda-iconic-frizz-ease-range-household-name-9330024

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Head coach Mike O'Shea knows the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be in Montreal on Saturday playing in the East Division final.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12137010/bombers-expected-to-wait-before-naming-starter/

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Celebrities including Pedro Pascal, Mandy Moore and Hannah Einbinder have celebrated the Democrats flipping the Senate and the House

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/trump-midterms-defeat-reactions-rosie-odonnell-b3079282.html

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"We endorse this message," Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf says, as Donald Trump acknowledges the conflict's role in the Republican Party's defeat.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6d934npl9y8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

England are the second-best side in the world when they can keep 15 players on the pitch, says Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c6z98zkn2w7zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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During the 2023 NFL regular season, 28 players compiled 1,000 or more receiving yards. How many can you name in five minutes?

https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/the_2023_1k_yard_nfl_receivers_quiz/s1__44515157

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Pinarayi says robust initiatives were implemented to curb road accidents and instil systematic traffic discipline during the tenure of the previous LDF govt., which the UDF had then mocked and opposed

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/spate-of-accidents-a-consequence-of-udf-govts-attempts-to-undermine-road-safety-says-pinarayi-vijayan/article71666024.ece

The operator of the storied Oakland Coliseum and Oakland Arena is laying off workers en masse as Oakland officials prepare to sell both venues.

https://nypost.com/2026/11/04/us-news/oakland-coliseum-operator-cuts-1600-jobs-amid-sale-of-historic-stadium/

Incoming Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer outlined an aggressive legislative posture toward President Trump following Democrats’ landslide midterm election victory — calling him “corrupt” and a “wannabe king” who risks “legislative razor wire.”

https://nypost.com/2026/11/04/us-news/gleeful-chuck-schumer-boasts-democrat-led-senate-will-stop-wannabe-king-trump-with-legislative-razor-wire/

Melanie Perkins says the Canva restructure will affect 1,271 people through redundancies, relocations and role changes after growth slowed this year.

https://bmmagazine.co.uk/tech/canva-restructure-1271-roles-growth-slows/

Rinky Hijikata claimed his first-ever win against Djokovic, coming from a set down to win 2-6 6-3 6-3 in Paris

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-rinky-hijikata-result-paris-atp-finals-b3079281.html

TBMM Genel Kurulu'nda Yeni Parti'nin Kobani davasına ilişkin Meclis araştırması önerisi görüşüldü. Tanrıkulu, Demirtaş ve Yüksekdağ'ın siyaseten tutuklu olduğunu savundu; İYİ Parti, CHP ve DEM Parti vekilleri AİHM ve Anayasa Mahkemesi kararlarının uygulanmamasını eleştirdi.

https://www.haberler.com/guncel/kobani-onerisinde-tanrikulu-demirtas-in-siyaseten-20396223-haberi/

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BAGUIO CITY — Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong has called for more green spaces to protect Baguio’s biodiversity, improve…

https://bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/11/04/791473/more-green-spaces-pushed-in-baguio-city/

SUSTAINED public anger and vigilance are the key to removing over P1 trillion worth of patronage-driven assistance programs,…

https://bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/11/04/791474/public-anger-vigilance-key-to-removing-2027-budget-insertions/

SENATE President Pro Tempore Vicente C. Sotto III on Wednesday sought to establish clear rules on prolonged unauthorized…

https://bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/11/04/791475/clearer-guidelines-on-absentee-senators-sought/

MALACAÑANG said residents and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) who may be affected by the proposed Pax Silica industrial project…

https://bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/11/04/791476/residents-ips-displaced-by-pax-silica-to-get-housing-financial-aid/

SENATOR Francis Pancratius N. Pangilinan on Wednesday called on President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to establish an online…

https://bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/11/04/791477/president-urged-to-track-el-nino-fund-use/

THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) failed to reconcile P3.779 billion in discrepancies between its property…

https://bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/11/04/791478/coa-flags-caap-over-p3-78-billion-property-discrepancies-unrecorded-assets/

PHILIPPINE Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed to maintain “diplomacy…

https://bworldonline.com/uncategorized/2026/11/04/791598/phl-china-top-diplomats-discuss-ties-in-phone-call/

ELEVEN business and civil society groups support a campaign against political dynasties, noting that family-dominated politics weakens public…

https://bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/11/04/791479/groups-back-campaign-vs-political-dynasties/

THE Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) denied allegations that Leyte Rep. and former Speaker Ferdinand Martin…

https://bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/11/04/791480/bjmp-no-special-treatment-for-romualdez/

THE Philippine Department of Budget and Management (DBM) urged Southeast Asian governments to simplify procurement procedures and expand…

https://bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/11/04/791481/asean-urged-to-ease-procurement/

The Chief Minister briefs him on the losses caused by ‘Arnab’ and ‘Murasu’, particularly to agriculture, horticulture, roads and electricity infrastructure, and seeks immediate Central assistance; he also flags the issue of chilli consignments stranded at Colombo port

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/prime-minister-modi-speaks-to-ap-cm-naidu-pledges-central-support-in-dealing-with-damage-caused-by-two-cyclones/article71665471.ece

The draft report was submitted by Minister for Labour Bindhu Krishna to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/draft-report-on-implementation-of-labour-codes-moots-higher-minimum-wages-wider-eligibility-for-bonus/article71664906.ece

See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/spire-gatwick-park-hospital-achieves-government-accreditation-for-excellence-in-young-peoples-healthcare-9330020

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Finance Minister inspects desilting of irrigation canals, drainage channels

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/finance-minister-inspects-desilting-of-irrigation-canals-drainage-channels/article71665721.ece

It was Karunanidhi who raised the issue with the Centre in 1970 and subsequently the Centre rejected Tamil Nadu’s request to have a separate flag.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-demand-for-a-separate-flag-for-the-state-in-1970/article71662077.ece

Launched on October 2, 2019, following a Supreme Court directive, the scheme currently covers 29 States and Union Territories

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/govt-approves-strengthening-extension-of-fast-track-special-courts-for-child-abuse-rape-cases/article71665754.ece

THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC Zone Authority (PEZA) expects investment approvals to hit a record high of as much as P320 billion this year after exceeding its full-year target ahead of schedule.

https://bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/11/04/791499/peza-investment-approvals-seen-to-hit-p320-billion/

INFRASTRUCTURE spending in the Philippines will likely remain below 5% of gross domestic product (GDP), as weak sentiment…

https://bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/11/04/791500/infrastructure-spending-likely-to-remain-below-5-of-philippine-gdp-moodys/

THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY is projected to fall short of the government’s 3.5%-4.5% growth target this year, with the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) expecting a 3% gross domestic product (GDP) growth.

https://bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/11/04/791502/philippine-gdp-growth-to-slow-to-3-in-2026-uap/

PHILIPPINE INFLATION could hit a fresh high for the year in November as persistent and emerging price pressures threaten to drive up consumer prices, economists said.

https://bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/11/04/791501/inflation-could-peak-in-november/

The sidewalks along Main Street and from 50 East to 50 West on Vine Street were packed full of costumed characters of all ages that participated in Tooele City’s annual Downtown Trick or Treat event. Downtown merchants took part and handed out treats instead of tricks to the people that passed by. The free event took place Saturday, Oct. 31, […]The post Trick or Treat on Main Street brings Halloween fun downtown first appeared on Tooele Transcript Bulletin.

https://www.tooeleonline.com/articles/news/trick-or-treat-on-main-street-brings-halloween-fun-downtown/

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Police step up surveillance to manage Deepavali shopping rush in Erode

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/police-step-up-surveillance-to-manage-deepavali-shopping-rush-in-erode/article71664783.ece

The biggest house-share icks are never cleaning up after cooking, a dirty bathroom and leaving dishes in the sink for days, according to research.

https://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/read-this/brits-biggest-houseshare-icks-revealed-9330182

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“It’s been quite a journey, with plenty of highs, challenges, learning curves and lovely memories along the way.”

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/quite-a-journey-owner-bids-emotional-farewell-after-selling-fylde-coast-cafe-9330083

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The world woke up on Wednesday morning to control of the U.S. Congress shifting to Democrats in a clear rejection of President Donald Trump's turbulent second term.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12136245/midterm-election-results-canada/

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Taoiseach urged to 'immediately' end recruitment freeze for Donegal health services

https://www.donegaldaily.com/news/taoiseach-urged-to-immediately-end-recruitment-freeze-for-donegal-health-services-656656

Chief Washington Correspondent Jon Karl and Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz break down the major factors that shaped the election, including the war in Iran.

https://abcnews.com/video/137841143/

Some criticism of curriculum reform risks focusing on proposals in isolation. The Minister’s statement sets out why the wider plan, teacher input and arrangements for implementation matter.

https://www.newsletter.co.uk/your-world/curriculum-2028-a-closer-look-at-the-case-for-reform-9329262

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As Armistice Day approaches, it is fitting to remember the remarkable life of the Reverend William Devine—a hero who offered spiritual, moral, and humanitarian support in the heat of battle while serving as a Chaplain in both World Wars.

https://www.newsletter.co.uk/your-world/reverend-william-devine-1887-1959-a-dual-war-chaplain-of-extraordinary-courage-9329263

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Why Belfast’s climate transition must be built on living wages, fair transit, and community wealth - not just environmental targets.For someone juggling rent, soaring utilities, and the day-to-day cost of living, "sustainability" sounds like a luxury, disconnected from reality. But it shouldn’t. Issues like fair pay, affordable transport, and lower bills are exactly how we build an economy that sustains people as well as the planet. Making this link clear gives everyday citizens a genuine stake in Belfast’s future, turning them from casual bystanders into active participants.

https://www.newsletter.co.uk/your-world/sustainability-is-about-people-not-just-carbon-9329267

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