US authorities executed a search warrant at the Washington-area home of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of an ongoing federal investigation into her immigration paperwork. The probe reportedly stems from an investigation into fraud related to documents filled out by her late father when she was a child.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won is challenging a court's property division in his divorce suit, where his ex-wife was awarded 33 percent of their shared property. Chey submitted a document to the Supreme Court as part of his appeal against a Seoul High Court decision ordering him to pay 944 billion won (US$707.8 million) to his former wife, Roh Soh-yeong. The dispute centers on the exclusion of alleged slush funds and the valuation of SK shares.
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) decided Monday to scrap its earlier resolution recommending that former President Yoon Suk Yeol's right to defense be guaranteed during his impeachment trial. The commission will also issue a public apology for the initial recommendation.
India is hosting a three-month advanced training program for African researchers focused on millets and other ancient grains. The MAHARISHI initiative, funded by international grants, aims to enhance knowledge of climate-resilient crops essential for food security and nutritional resilience.
California voters will decide on November 3 whether to approve Proposition 45, a ballot measure aimed at streamlining the approval process for housing and infrastructure projects by imposing deadlines on environmental reviews and related litigation. Supporters argue it will accelerate much-needed construction, while opponents warn of weakened environmental safeguards.
Sinn Féin ministers, including First Minister Michelle O'Neill, are set to face a no-confidence vote in the Northern Ireland Assembly over their handling of the Drumcree parading dispute. The motion, backed by unionist parties, is unlikely to succeed due to the requirement for cross-community support from both unionist and nationalist MLAs.
A satirical art installation has been unveiled targeting the Bank of England's approach to inflation and its 2% target. The installation aims to mock the central bank's monetary policy.
The UN refugee agency is grappling with a significant funding shortfall, forcing deep cuts to its global operations and impacting refugees worldwide, according to High Commissioner Filippo Grandi. The agency has secured only 35% of its required $8.5 billion for 2026, leading to workforce reductions and program threats.
Reform UK has announced plans to suspend the UK's asylum system for an entire parliamentary term if it enters government. The party stated that all new asylum applications would be rejected, existing ones voided, and all claimants marked for deportation. This would involve scrapping the asylum tribunal system and withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights.
Reform UK plans to suspend the UK's asylum system for a parliamentary term, rejecting all new applications and deporting existing claimants.
Nigel Farage announced Reform UK would ban asylum grants for up to five years and deport failed applicants.
New polling indicates that the British public supports key policy announcements from both the Labour and Conservative parties. The survey was conducted shortly after the Prime Minister's conference speech, with specific Labour pledges on Brexit, social care, and pensions noted as popular.
Gwinnett County, Georgia, one of the most ethnically diverse areas in the US, is emerging as a critical battleground in upcoming elections. Its growing population, comprising both US-born newcomers and immigrants, presents a complex political landscape where turnout and partisan sentiment are difficult to predict, potentially influencing outcomes for Senate and state legislative races.
Donald Trump's hardline anti-immigration policies are increasingly influencing the US midterm elections, causing unease among voters and some Republican politicians. Businesses across sectors like agriculture, hospitality, and healthcare report disruptions and potential price hikes due to increased immigration enforcement and deportations.
The DP World Tour will prohibit players who join the LIV Golf League from competing on its tour or in the Ryder Cup starting in 2027. This marks a significant shift from previous seasons, where conditional releases allowed some players to participate in both circuits.
A government co-care scheme in Hong Kong could prevent approximately 9% of stroke and heart failure cases over the next decade, according to a university projection. The Chronic Disease Co-care Scheme, launched in 2023, has enrolled over 200,000 residents, with about 40% of those screened diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, or pre-diabetes.
A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) will be held into the death of Kenneth Divers, a former Celtic scout convicted of sexually abusing boys. Divers died in February last year at Glasgow Royal Infirmary while in legal custody at HMP Low Moss. A preliminary hearing for the FAI is scheduled for November 25 at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
Bärbel Bas, Germany's Labour Minister and co-head of the SPD party, announced her resignation from both positions on Monday. She cited personal reasons, stating a need to grieve the death of her stepdaughter. Bas also criticized attacks from within the coalition government during this difficult time.
Germany's Labour Minister Baerbel Bas will step down from her roles due to the death of her stepdaughter.
Alexander Schweitzer is named as the new federal labour minister, succeeding Bärbel Bas.
Bärbel Bas resigned as German Labour Minister and SPD co-head due to personal grief and attacks, including from coalition partner CDU.
A 14-year-old pupil injured two staff members, including the headteacher, with a hunting rifle at a middle school near Marseille on Monday. A supervisor disarmed the student before police arrived, and the victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The incident does not appear to be linked to recent high school protests.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense is proposing to allow experienced fighter pilots to serve until age 58, up from current limits around 48-52, to address a shortage of experienced aviators. The plan aims to retain 72 senior pilots as the air force integrates 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets.
Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) will hold a federal party conference in December or January to elect a new leadership team, according to party co-leader Lars Klingbeil. The move follows the resignation of co-leader and Labor Minister Baerbel Bas, who cited increasing public attacks. Klingbeil stated the party needs a culture of mutual respect.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.7 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 2023. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, now heads to the Senate for a vote.
