PolíticaLessons will be suspended in some high schools due to student protests over education standards. The French education minister said security conditions have not been fulfilled, with 24 schools burned or ransacked since the start of the protests.
North Korea launched a ballistic missile, with Kim Jong Un overseeing the test. The missile travelled over 700 kilometres, according to South Korea's military.
Government forces seize Mekelle as TPLF withdraws, regional rivals meet in Egypt. Ethiopian forces have recaptured the airport in Tigray's capital.
Far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro will face leftwing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a runoff vote after winning the first round of Brazil's presidential election. Bolsonaro secured 47.1% of the vote, while Lula received 45%.
Nueva ZelandaLabour says all of its election promises will be fully paid for, with a plan that leans on scrapping National's Investment Boost and a previously announced capital gains tax to help fund its spending. The party promises a pay rise for care and support workers and a return to surplus in 2028/29.
KeniaNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has launched The Equitable Party as his vehicle for the 2027 presidential election, with several leaders attending the launch and urging him to build a national outfit. Sifuna vowed to steer the party with integrity and prioritize change and people-centered leadership.
AustraliaLabor's primary vote at record low, economic concerns rise. The party has lost its lead on key issues except health, a new poll shows.
FilipinasPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized the sacrifices of teachers and their role in advancing Philippine education. He also launched a digital platform to boost teacher development.
SingapurFlávio Bolsonaro wins first round with 47.24% of the vote, will face President Lula in runoff on October 25. Lula secured 44.91% of the vote, with nearly 99% of votes reported.
SudáfricaThe Democratic Alliance's billboard was taken down after eThekwini officials threatened legal action, with the municipality claiming the message was defamatory. The DA says the campaign aimed to highlight the city's water crisis.
PakistánAll B-1 bombers have returned to the US from a UK air base due to security concerns. The UK says there are strong indications Iran played a part in a security incident at the base.
NigeriaThe state government accused Gamji Nigeria Company Limited of concealing facts to obtain the order involving a $15.9 million arbitration award.
FilipinasThe No Contact Apprehension Policy resumes in 5 Metro Manila cities on October 5, following the lifting of the Supreme Court's temporary restraining order. Motorists are bracing for the policy's return.
PakistánThousands of supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan have set off on a protest march from northwest Pakistan towards Islamabad after talks with the government failed. The march is the latest attempt to pressure the government into releasing Khan.
TanzaniaThe 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union starts in Arusha, Tanzania, with participants from various countries, including Nepal and Zimbabwe. Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal leads the Nepali delegation to the event, which runs from October 5 to 9, 2026.
CanadáThe Parti Québécois could win a majority government in Quebec with less than 30% of the vote, a feat never achieved in Canada. The party is leading in polls ahead of the election on October 5.
Estados UnidosFar-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with a second round vote set for October 25. Bolsonaro's strong showing has shifted the country's political landscape to the right.
MalauiPresident Peter Mutharika is being urged to address the nation amid water, fuel and electricity crises. A presidential address could reassure citizens and explain government efforts to tackle the problems.
MaltaOpposition leader Alex Borg says economic growth does not guarantee wellbeing, Malta should focus on poverty risk. He argues that a strong GDP is not the only measure of a population's wellbeing.
MalauiPresident Peter Mutharika reflects on his return to power, citing restored freedom and economic progress. He notes that rebuilding the country is an ongoing process.
NepalNepalese officials describe the positioning of Kalapani and Lipulekh on the India political map as 'status quo'. The Indian government has marked 28 strategic locations in Ladakh on its official map.
MalasiaMalaysian MP Lim Lip Eng has questioned the police's decision to advise the state government to postpone US gospel singer Israel Houghton's concert in Sabah, citing lack of evidence that the event would promote hatred or violence. The concert is scheduled for October 22-25 in Kota Kinabalu. Former Sabah chief ministers Salleh Said Keruak and Shafie Apdal have backed calls for the concert to proceed if security concerns can be managed.
MoldaviaThe European Union's accession process is facing a test of readiness on both sides, with Brussels questioning whether the EU itself is prepared to absorb new member states. This comes as the EU confronts the readiness of candidate countries. The issue has become as important as the readiness of candidate countries, with implications for the future of the EU.
Nueva ZelandaNational Party leader Christopher Luxon unveiled plans to build the first stage of the Mill Road corridor in Auckland, with a $1.75 billion investment. The project aims to alleviate congestion on the Southern Motorway and improve connectivity in South Auckland. The funding would be allocated in Budget 2028, with construction set to start in 2028 if National is re-elected.
MéxicoMexico's ruling party, Morena, has been hit by a public rift after the designation of Clara Luz Flores as the party's candidate in Nuevo León. Former Economy Secretary Tatiana Clouthier has announced the creation of a new movement, 'Todos con Conciencia', in opposition to the decision. The move comes amid ongoing conflicts and reproaches within the party over the selection of candidates for the 2024 gubernatorial elections.
