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President Donald Trump Leaves Iran Action Option Open as Hormuz Accounts Diverge
The Associated Press reported a conditional reopening message from Iran’s ambassador in Pakistan; Tasnim later cited a source denying a new proposal.
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India MSME Confidence Index Rises to 60.4 in July–September 2026
Services led current readings, but 20% to 30% of surveyed firms across sectors reported lower net profit margins.
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Australia’s East Braces for Severe Storms as Queensland Flooding Closes Bridges
The Bureau of Meteorology reported 100–200 mm of rain from Saturday into Sunday in Wide Bay and Burnett and warned of possible major flooding at Tiaro.
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Bulgaria’s Presidential Vote Tests Radev’s Ukraine Stance
Deutsche Welle cited surveys showing incumbent Iliana Iotova ahead of challenger Andrey Gyurov as polls remain open Sunday.
Business
The Guardian Reports Nationwide Plans 275 Job Cuts in Virgin Money Integration
The Guardian said mortgage and central-office roles are among those affected; a Nationwide spokesperson told the newspaper customer-facing staff are not at risk.
Nature
NISAR Study Finds Slope Movement Before Nepal’s August Avalanche
Radar data showed movement before the rock-and-ice collapse, but the study does not say whether readings were reviewed before the disaster.
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Business
India Probes Pernod Ricard, Diageo Over Scotch Whisky Import Tariffs
Indian tax authorities have launched an investigation into global liquor giants Pernod Ricard and Diageo over allegations that certain bulk Scotch whisky imports were incorrectly classified to benefit from reduced tariff…
Digital Currency
Bank of Russia Reports 270,000 Digital Ruble Account Openings
Active-account totals and transaction amounts were not disclosed at the Oct. 23 news conference. A subscription option is planned for late November.
Politics
Tinubu, Abubakar and Obi Appear on INEC’s Published 2027 Candidate List
The list covers 18 of Nigeria’s 22 recognized parties. Reports of a court ruling and an INEC commitment point to a possible 19th name.
Technology
Business
Temple Sets Nov. 1 Preorders as Invitation Lists ₹85,000 Starting Price
Temple’s website lists no retail price. The company describes the wearable’s data as intended for general wellness, not medical care.
Politics
Petraeus Warns Militaries Cannot Wait Five Years to Adapt to Drone Warfare
The U.S. Army plans to extend autonomous capabilities across six or more parts of its force, with fiscal 2028 as the target for selected systems.
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South Korea’s Foreign-Language 112 Calls Nearly Match 2025 Total
Police data cited by The Korea Herald show 21,012 calls through August 2026, versus 21,252 in 2025. A planned system would handle five languages.
Markets & finance
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FPIs Net Sell ₹48,056 Crore in Indian Equities Through Oct. 23
CDSL's Oct. 23 reporting-date entry showed a net inflow of ₹154.97 crore. Brent crude averaged $114 a barrel in September, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said.
Investing
Micron and Nvidia Lead Nearly 35% of S&P 500 Earnings Growth Forecast
FactSet estimates 29.0% year-over-year growth, while LSEG puts the figure at 30.7%.
Business
RedotPay Completes Audits as Stablecoin Firm Advances U.S. IPO Plans
Hong Kong-based stablecoin payments company RedotPay has completed a financial audit as it moves forward with preparations for a potential U.S. initial public offering. RedotPay said Monday that it also finished a separa…
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Health
England’s Cocaine Market Is Estimated at £9.8 Billion as Deaths Rise
A newer wastewater series found consumption 7% lower year over year in early 2026; the Office for National Statistics recorded 1,279 deaths involving cocaine in 2024.
Health
Researchers Use Carbon Monoxide to Make Anticancer Drug Candidate
APC-17 produced compound 14 in cultured liver cancer cells, but its measured effect was only modestly stronger than in normal fibroblasts. No treatment was tested in a living animal or person.
Health
Nigeria’s NAFDAC Values Suspected Lagos Beverage Seizure Above ₦2 Billion
In Aba, NAFDAC reported counterfeit packaging and equipment at shops and a suspected site; spokesperson Christiana Obiazikwor separately told Punch that suspected drinks and packaging there topped ₦700 million.
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