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Jakarta: Indonesia has been considering the purchase of four additional Airbus A400M military transport aircraft as part of a broader effort to upgrade its ageing defence fleet. President Prabowo Subianto has stated that negotiations may begin soon to finalise the deal, following the arrival of the first of two new A400M planes at a Jakarta air force base. The aircraft is part of an agreement signed in 2021 during Prabowo’s tenure as Defence Minister. Airbus confirmed that the second A400M is scheduled to arrive next year. The A400M, a large airlifter developed by Airbus, is capable of carrying heavy cargo…

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that the United States is unlikely to go to war with Venezuela, while suggesting that Nicolás Maduro’s time as the country’s leader may soon come to an end. Trump has made the comments during an interview with CBS’ 60 Minutes, stating that he doubts the US is preparing for war, despite ongoing strikes in the Caribbean against alleged drug-smuggling operations. Trump has said that Venezuela has treated the US ‘very badly’ but denied that the operations were focused on removing Maduro from power. Trump added that the actions were ‘about many things’, emphasizing…

Toronto: The Los Angeles Dodgers have secured a 3-1 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 6 of the World Series, keeping their pursuit of back-to-back Major League Baseball titles alive. This win has levelled the series, forcing a decisive Game 7 in Toronto. Yoshinobu Yamamoto has led the Dodgers with six solid innings, striking out six and allowing only one run on five hits. Mookie Betts and Will Smith have contributed crucial runs, helping the Dodgers take an early 3-0 lead. The Blue Jays, trailing by two runs after the third inning, struggled to capitalise on late-game opportunities…

Dodoma: President Samia Suluhu Hassan has won the Tanzania election with more than 97 percent of the vote, according to official results announced on early November 1. The result marks one of the region’s rarest landslide victories and extends the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party’s decades-long control over the country. The October 29 election has been marred by allegations of irregularities and violence. Opposition groups and human rights advocates have raised concerns, describing the vote as neither free nor fair. Demonstrations erupted across major cities, prompting security forces to intervene and the deployment of military personnel to assist police in…

New York: Heavy rains have battered New York, killing two people and disrupting air travel across the region, according to city officials. The storm has broken rainfall records for October and caused flooding in several boroughs. Authorities have reported widespread disruptions at John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark airports as flight schedules have been affected by the severe weather. Mayor Eric Adams has confirmed that two people have died in rain-related incidents across the city. Weather data from the National Weather Service (NWS) show that 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) of rain have fallen in Central Park, while LaGuardia Airport recorded…

Tokyo: Japan has witnessed a sharp rise in bear attacks this year, prompting the government to announce plans to recruit licensed hunters to control the growing threat. The environment ministry has allocated funds to support this initiative, which aims to protect residents from bears wandering into residential areas and attacking people. The government has held its first high-level meeting to address the escalating bear problem. Officials have described the situation as a serious threat to public safety and are considering measures that would allow police officers to shoot bears with rifles when necessary. Authorities are expected to finalise the complete…

The Hague: The centrist D66 party has emerged as the leading force in the Dutch elections, securing major gains that could allow it to form the next government, while the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) led by Geert Wilders has lost support. With 98 percent of votes counted, both D66 and PVV are projected to win 26 seats in the 150-seat lower house of parliament. However, D66 holds a narrow lead of about 2,300 votes out of nearly 10 million votes cast. Vote counting is expected to resume on Thursday morning. D66 has made the biggest gains in this election, nearly…

Jakarta: Indonesian authorities have launched an investigation into food poisoning cases linked to the national free school meal programme, after nearly 700 students in Yogyakarta province have fallen ill this week. The initiative, introduced under President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, has been facing scrutiny as similar incidents have been reported nationwide. Data from the non-governmental organisation JPPI has shown that around 15,000 children have become ill since the programme began in January. The JPPI has urged authorities to temporarily suspend the distribution of meals until safety and hygiene standards are reviewed. Officials have said that improper food storage and delayed meal…

Sydney: Australian authorities have launched a global taskforce in response to a surge in online crime targeting young girls, warning that criminal networks have coerced victims into violent acts in what police describe as a ‘twisted type of gamification.’ Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Krissy Barrett has said that the emerging threat represents a disturbing new front in gender-based violence. The AFP has confirmed that three people have been arrested in Australia and nine others across various countries for their alleged roles in the scheme. Investigations have shown that perpetrators, largely men in their late teens and early twenties from…

Seoul: South Korea has announced that the President of the United States, Donald Trump will be awarded the nation’s highest civilian honour, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, during an upcoming visit to the historic city of Gyeongju. The decision underscores the close diplomatic and strategic partnership between the two nations, which continues to play a key role in ensuring peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region. Trump’s visit comes amid high-profile trade discussions with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Grand Order of Mugunghwa, traditionally reserved for South Korean presidents and distinguished foreign leaders, represents…