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Australia: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for the Tourette’s syndrome taunt that created a controversial remark during a hectic parliamentary session. This controversial remark on Tourette’s syndrome taunt has mocked opposition lawmakers by asking if they had Tourette’s syndrome. The comment, made in response to exclamations from frontbenchers including Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor, flashed immediate outrage, particularly from disability advocates and fellow MPs. The Prime Minister quickly withdrew the remark but returned to the chamber later that day to officially apologise. Albanese stated that, “I regret saying it. It was wrong. It was insensitive and I apologise.” Albanese…

Kenya: Kenya’s Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, has faced a critical moment as members of parliament prepare to vote on his impeachment following charges of corruption, abuse of office, and undermining the government. The impeachment process, which began on October 1, has seen an overwhelming 291 MPs sign the motion—well beyond the 117 required to advance the vote. Gachagua has rejected the allegations, vehemently supporting his innocence stating that, “I am innocent of all these charges.” Gachagua vowed to stay in office, declaring that, “I have no purpose whatsoever to resign from this job. I will fight to the end.” The…

Philippines: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, 79, has registered as a nominee for Davao mayor in the upcoming 2025 elections. Duterte, who ruled Davao for over two decades before assuming the presidency in 2016, pointed out his candidacy papers with the Election Commission, alongside his son and current mayor, Sebastian Duterte, who will be his running mate. This political move arrives after a public rift between Duterte and the family of his successor, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The fallout has fuelled speculation about future political manoeuvring, particularly as Duterte’s daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, is widely considered to be gearing…

Los Angeles: In a groundbreaking moment for the National Basketball Association, LeBron James and his son, Bronny James has took the court together for the first time during the Los Angeles Lakers’ pre-season game against the Phoenix Suns. This historic matchup observes the first time a father and son have played together in an NBA history of any kind. The game, held on Bronny’s 20th birthday, saw the Lakers fall to the Suns with a final score of 118-114. Bronny joined the game during the second quarter but did not score, finishing his 13-minute stint with two rebounds and four…

Pakistan: Two Chinese nationals were killed and at least ten others injured after an explosion near Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan, on 6th October. The blast near Karachi Airport occurred around 23:00 local time (17:00 GMT) and is considered to have been generated by a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (IED). The attack targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers working on a power project in Sindh province, according to the Chinese embassy. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist militant group, claimed responsibility for the blast near Karachi Airport. In a statement, the BLA confirmed it had “targeted a high-level…

Pennsylvania: Butler County, a county in Western Pennsylvania, has been hassle with the events of July 13th, when an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump shook the community to its core. The incident left one man dead and two others seriously injured, haunting the staunchly pro-Trump region as the former president prepares to return for a rally at the same location. Butler County overwhelmingly supported Trump in the 2020 and 2016 elections, but it is now marked by tragedy. On that fateful day in July, a bullet skimmed Trump’s ear, and Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old former firefighter, lost his…

Brazil: Brazil’s Supreme Court has upheld its suspension of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, despite attempts by the company to pay overdue fines. X’s payment of $5.24 million (28.6 million reais) was deposited into the false bank account, delaying X’s return in the country. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes illustrated that the fee was not rightly made in the account linked to the ongoing proceedings. X, owned by Elon Musk, had filed a request earlier in the day to have its services reinstated, citing its settlement of fines. The platform was discontinued in August after…

Wisconsin, United States: Republican Liz Cheney has campaigned for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in Wisconsin, reaching out to voters to leave former President Donald Trump and instead back Harris in the approaching election. Republican Liz Cheney has a lifelong conventional and former Wyoming congresswoman, expressed her full support for Harris during a rally in Ripon, the birthplace of the Republican Party. Liz Cheney stated that, “I’ve never voted for a Democrat, but this year I’m proudly tossing my vote for Vice President Kamala Harris. Putting patriotism ahead of partisanship is not an aspiration. It is our duty.” Liz Cheney’s…

United States: Former First Lady Melania Trump has expressed her support for abortion rights, positioning her at odds with the public position of her husband, Donald Trump, who has taken recognition for overturning Roe v. Wade, a 1973 lawsuit that famously led to the Supreme Court making a ruling on abortion rights. Mrs Trump emphasised the significance of women’s “individual freedom” and their privilege to make independent judgments about their bodies. Mrs. Trump highlighted that, “There is no room for settlement when it comes to this essential right that all women retain from birth: individual freedom.” Mrs. Trump conveyed about…

Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan cricketer Praveen Jayawickrama has been banned from all forms of cricket for one year due to anti-corruption breaches of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The 26-year-old spinner encountered three charges in August after failing to report an approach related to match-fixing and choking in an ongoing investigation. Following his acknowledgement of guilt, Jayawickrama accepted a sanction of one year of ineligibility, with the last six months suspended, as confirmed by the ICC. The governing body described that Praveen was approached to fix international matches and was advised to reach another player in contact with match-fixing during…