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Stones pelted at mosque during Ganesh immersion procession in Karnataka
Stones were allegedly thrown at a mosque in Bhatkal during a Ganesh idol immersion procession. Several mosque window panes were damaged by the unidentified persons during the incident. Additional police…
Oct 29, 2026
Northern Ethiopia’s shifting alliances explained
The TPLF, Fano militias and Eritrea are redrawing the battle lines in Ethiopia’s north.
Oct 29, 2026
Nearly 4,000 migrants waiting to cross to Britain - double the normal amount - warns border security commander
The Home Office's Border Security Commander Duncan Capps said French authorities estimate there are 3,800 people in camps between Calais and Dover.
Oct 29, 2026
NDLEA arrests 42, declares Edo drug trafficker wanted
The NDLEA in Edo State has arrested 42 suspected drug traffickers and declared Gospel Mudiaga Odeh wanted after seizing over 271kg of illicit drugs. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-42-declares-edo-drug-trafficker-wanted/
Oct 29, 2026
Dozens killed in attack on Ethiopia Orthodox Christians
More than 40 people were killed in a religiously motivated attack on Orthodox Christian churches and homes in Ethiopia’s Oromia state, residents report. Read More: https://punchng.com/dozens-killed-in-attack-on-ethiopia-orthodox-christians/
Oct 29, 2026
India to chair BRICS Education Ministers' meeting in Bhubaneswar today
Ministers will discuss key priorities such as Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), skill development, research and innovation, mutual recognition of qualifications, and academic leadership
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More than 60 killed in attacks on Ethiopian Christians, Orthodox Church says
Children were reportedly among the dead as families fled violence in Oromia.
Oct 29, 2026
Journalists Put Migrant Workers at Heart of IGAD Mobility Stories
A three-day programme in Entebbe brought together 27 media professionals from seven countries to improve reporting on labour migration.
Oct 29, 2026
Meet the 20 scholars and artists who've just won MacArthur Fellowships
A historian who studies wage gaps between races and a saxophonist whose live performances include a chef are among the latest recipients of the philanthropic group's annual, no-strings-attached $800,000 grants.
Oct 29, 2026
Fitness Influencer Nabbed For Hitching Bike Ride During Berlin Marathon After Bragging About A Personal Best
Simply completing a marathon is no small feat, as most people don’t have what it takes to tackle a race that stretches for 26.2 miles. A fitness influencer from China…
Oct 29, 2026
Detentions of International Scholars at Airports Raise Alarm
Detentions of International Scholars at Airports Raise Alarm Sara Weissman Wed, 08/05/2026 - 03:00 AM A Johns Hopkins University researcher was detained at an airport by immigration officials and later…
Oct 29, 2026