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Lula Wins Historic Fourth Presidential Term in Brazil After Narrow Election Victory

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth presidential election victory, defeating his rival Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely contested race, according to the results reported by the country’s electoral authorities. The narrow win marks another milestone in Lula’s long political career and strengthens the position of the left in a region increasingly influenced by conservative movements. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fiercely contested presidential election, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro to secure what has been described in the supplied report as his fourth presidential election victory. According to figures released by Brazil’s electoral authorities, Lula received 51.76 per cent of the vote after 99.81 per cent of ballots had been counted. Bolsonaro secured 48.24 per cent, leaving the two candidates separated by a relatively narrow margin. The result highlights the intensity of the contest and the divisions within Brazilian society....
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Trump Calls Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed a ‘Jihadist,’ Alleges Links to Sharia Law and Terrorism

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U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, portraying him as a national security threat and accusing him of seeking to introduce Sharia law in the United States. However, no verifiable public evidence has been presented to substantiate the allegations described in the report. U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a sharp attack on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed during a campaign rally in Michigan, calling him a “jihadist” and alleging that he is connected to the Muslim Brotherhood. Trump also claimed that an electoral victory for El-Sayed and the Democrats could lead to increased terrorism and violence in the United States, potentially threatening even the celebration of Christmas. The allegations have intensified political debate surrounding religion, national security and the increasingly polarised atmosphere of the American election campaign. However, the serious accusations against El-Sayed have not been sup...
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Bangladesh Moves to End Long IPO Drought as New Companies Prepare to Enter Stock Market

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DHAKA: Bangladesh’s capital market is set for a potential revival in new company listings after a prolonged period of stagnation, with the securities regulator taking steps to make the initial public offering process more accessible and introduce a framework for direct listing. The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) is working to create an alternative route for established companies to enter the stock market without going through a conventional initial public offering (IPO), while also moving to streamline existing public-offer procedures. The proposed direct-listing framework is aimed at bringing established, financially sound companies to the market and expanding the supply of quality securities available to investors. Market participants say the initiatives could help diversify the stock market, increase its depth and create new investment opportunities. They also argue that a greater presence of fundamentally strong companies could help address some of the confi...
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Trump-Modi Call Fails to Resolve Uncertainty Over India-US Trade Deal

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New Delhi/Washington, October 2, 2026: A much-anticipated trade agreement between India and the United States remains uncertain despite a recent phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with Washington signalling that significant differences still need to be resolved. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Thursday that negotiations with India were continuing but that a deal was not imminent. He said officials from both countries had identified the major issues still standing in the way of an agreement and were working to address them. “I don’t think it is imminent,” Greer told reporters, while describing his recent discussions with Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal as constructive. The comments came a day after Trump and Modi spoke by telephone about bilateral cooperation, including trade, defence, energy and critical technologies. According to New Delhi, the two leaders also discussed broader regional and glob...
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Protests Across India Demand Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner

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New Delhi, October 2, 2026: Protests were held in several Indian cities on Friday demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls and the exclusion of large numbers of voters from the lists. The demonstrations, held on Gandhi Jayanti, Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary, brought together opposition political parties, student organisations and civil society groups in cities including New Delhi and Mumbai. Protesters accused the Election Commission of mishandling the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and alleged that eligible voters had been removed from the lists. The Election Commission has rejected allegations of political manipulation and maintained that the revision process is being conducted under established procedures. It has also said that eligible voters who were inadvertently left out can seek inclusion through the prescribed process. Protests in New Delhi In the cap...
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Jamaat Leader Major (Retd.) Akhtaruzzaman Arrested Over Airport Incident

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Dhaka, Bangladesh, October 2, 2026: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader and former army officer Major (Retd.) Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman has been arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Detective Branch (DB) in connection with allegations of creating disorder and obstructing government duties at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Police took Akhtaruzzaman into custody from his residence in the Dhaka Cantonment area on Friday afternoon, according to DB officials. He was subsequently taken to the DB office for questioning. The arrest came hours after a case was filed against him over an incident at the airport involving allegations of disorder, obstruction of official duties and assaulting or harassing a security official on duty. The case was filed by airport security officer Mohammad Shahriar Alam Sajib at Airport Police Station. Police said the complaint was lodged under several provisions of Bangladesh's Penal Code. Dispute Over Airport Trolley Shortage According to the c...
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Protests Continue at CUET for 11th Day Seeking Reinstatement of Vice-Chancellor

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Chattogram, Bangladesh: Students at Chattogram University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) staged a protest march for the 11th consecutive day on Friday, demanding the reinstatement of former Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Abu Sadat Mohammad Sayem. The protesters began their march from in front of the university's Central Mosque at around 2pm and paraded through several roads across the campus before ending the procession in front of the Central Shaheed Minar. During the demonstration, students reiterated their demand that Professor Sayem be reinstated as vice-chancellor. They also said they would continue their movement until a decision was reached on their demand. The CUET Teachers' Association and Employees' Association have also announced plans to resume a full work stoppage from Sunday in solidarity with the students. Zulkarnaine Mihad, a fourth-year student in CUET's Department of Mechanical Engineering, said the students had been protesting for 11 days without...
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