Ukrainian evacuees reach Belarus as Melania Trump-brokered Oleshky ceasefire takes effect
The local ceasefire in Oleshky was reached thanks to mediation efforts by US First Lady Melania Trump with the pope's involvement.
· REUTERS
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In Malaysia’s largest state, ‘Sarawak First’ faces a Dayak election test
Ethnicity plays out differently across Malaysia. On the peninsula, identity politics is comparatively rigid: Malay vs non-Malay, with Islam and Malay identity fused not just culturally but constitutionally. In the Borneo states of Sabah and Sarawak, however, the picture is less binary. Religion plays a smaller role …
· Arnold Puyok
Madeleine McCann prime suspect no longer under police surveillance
A court ruled that Christian Brueckner should no longer be considered “high-risk” and rejected an appeal by German authorities to continue closely tracking him.
· Alexandra Snow
Trump insists Republicans ‘have a shot’ in midterms as rallies resume amid health concerns
President Donald Trump on Friday insisted Republicans “have a shot” at success in the US midterms despite a feverish end to the campaign for elections that will decide control of Congress. Trump reversed course and reinstated two rallies in Kansas and Iowa a day after cancelling them, a move which had raised questio…
· Agence France-Presse
Pope Leo becomes first pontiff to vote in US general election
Vatican confirms the pope submitted a mail-in ballot in his native Chicago ahead of November 3 midterm elections
· Al Jazeera Staff
Corpse dumped in NYC trash bag found by homeless scavenger looking for scrap metal
The scavenger found the stuffed trash bag outside a church and dragged it down the block – to the corner of East 93rd Street and Avenue L in Canarsie – where he opened the sack and made the grisly discovery around 9:20 a.m., according to authorities and sources.
· Joe Marino, Larry Celona, Amanda Woods
49ers star Christian McCaffrey officiates surprise wedding on 2 hours’ notice
San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey was handed an important role unexpectedly.
· Grant Young
Patriots put $84 million veteran Christian Barmore on trade block after role change
Barmore has seen a reduced role through the first seven weeks of the season.
· Grace McCarron
Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in a US election
The Chicago-born pontiff, who has a tense relationship with Trump, mailed in a ballot for the midterm elections that will decide control of the US Congress.
· Bbcnews
Pope Leo becomes first pope ever to vote in US election, submits mail-in ballot
Pope Leo has become the first pope to vote in a US general election. The Vatican confirmed on Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November’s midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation. Leo, formerly Robert Prevost, “has exercised his …
· Associated Press
Pope Leo XIV makes history as first pope to vote in US general election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election.
· Associated Press
Pope warns AI agents are 'tools, not persons'
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV warned Friday against giving artificial intelligence agents legal personhood or rights, saying the responsibility for their actions should lie firmly with their human creators.
· Agence France-Presse
Macacua elected chief minister; BARMM Parliament inaugural session graced by Marcos
COTABATO CITY – Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua was elected chief minister of the freshly formed regular Parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) at the inaugural session of the regional legislature here on Friday with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. gracing the preceding ceremony.
· Ali Macabalang
Muslim teacher who donated to Texas Senate Dem candidate James Talarico says Quran gives husbands ‘license’ to hit wives
Talarico's campaign accepted $3,000 from a celebrity Muslim preacher accused of grooming female fans for sham marriages and saying Allah will "let you get away with" wife-beating — under certain conditions.
· Thomas English
Saudi Arabia reports interception of Houthi drone targeting Mecca
Houthis deny targeting the region of the Muslim holy city as hostilities continue to escalate.
War of words erupts over Christian group's omission from NT Christmas pageant
Darwin City Council's rejection of Christian group March for Jesus from the city's Christmas pageant this year has prompted a heated dispute with the Northern Territory government.
· Joseph Hathaway Wilson
Philippine Muslim region elects chief minister in historic vote
Landmark election paves way for larger autonomy after decades of conflict
· RAMON ROYANDOYAN
‘Why would you delete a whole school?’: Catholic school set to close
Parents in the Southern Highlands have been blindsided by a decision to shut their school, amid wider cuts in the Catholic education sector.
· Christopher Harris
Christian Watson explains his whirlwind, roundtrip hospital visit: ‘I was spitting a little blood’
Christian Watson lived a full night — and then some — on Thursday.
· Andrew Battifarano
Lebanese Church Damage & Viral Soldier Photo Prompt Calls For Pope's Intervention
Lebanese Church Damage & Viral Soldier Photo Prompt Calls For Pope's Intervention Authored by Jason Ditz via AntiWar.comSince invading Lebanon in early March, Israeli officials have tried to frame the war as primarily targeting Lebanon’s Shi'ite population - as a result of attacks by Hezbollah on northern Israel.Fro…
· Tyler Durden
Christian Watson taken to hospital with chest injury in Packers scare
Thursday night's Packers-Panthers game saw two players exit with injuries on the same play — with one going to the hospital.
· Andrew Battifarano
Colorado mom says kids denied $12K in preschool aid over Catholic faith as case goes to Supreme Court
Colorado mother Erika Nagle says her kids were denied $12,000 in preschool aid due to their Catholic faith, sparking a Supreme Court dispute.
· Fox News
Polish Catholic bishop convicted of covering up for pedophiles
A Polish court has convicted Catholic Bishop Andrzej Jez of failing to report child sexual abuse by two priests under his authority Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Palestinians face growing bans from Al-Aqsa as Israel tightens control
As Israel renews a ban on Al-Aqsa imam, Islamic Waqf officials warn of shrinking authority at Muslim holy site.
· Fayha Shalash
Anti-Muslim provocation could deter community from US midterm elections, advocacy group says
Anti-Muslim provocation could deter community from US midterm elections, advocacy group says Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 10/29/2026 - 19:46 Trump and his allies have already claimed, without evidence, that there may be mass fraud at polling stations Election workers check the tapes from voting machines to verify …
· Middleeasteye
Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted people of Muslim or African appearance, prosecutor says
Kevin T has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist enterprise.
· Bbcnews
US Muslims concerned but resilient as ‘hate’ attacks target Abdul El-Sayed
Muslim advocates say the best way to respond to hate is to elect the Democratic candidate in Michigan to US Senate.
· Ali Harb
Justin and Hailey Bieber abruptly kicked ex-Hillsong pastor’s family out of home over cheating scandal
Carl Lentz made headlines in 2020 when his infidelity came to light, resulting in his firing from Hillsong Church in New York City.
· Riley Cardoza
BARMM parliament all set for historic session
COTABATO CITY — It’s all systems go for the convening here on Friday of the elected 80 members of parliament (MPs) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), with intensive preparations set up, notably in the tough process of choosing the region’s first regular chief minister from among two or t…
· Ali Macabalang
50 years of ‘Interview with the Vampire’
The landmark modern gothic novel, Anne Rice’s “Interview with the Vampire” turned 50 this year. There’s been a flurry of gatherings, talks, and panels this month from Pasadena (at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church), to New York (New York Comic Con, the Strand, The National Arts Club) with a culmination in New Orleans.
· Karen Kunawicz
How the UK's new antisemitism guidelines for schools will stigmatise Muslim pupils
How the UK's new antisemitism guidelines for schools will stigmatise Muslim pupils Submitted by Fatima Rajina on Wed, 10/28/2026 - 12:09 By framing discussion of Palestine in the language of safeguarding and Prevent, the government signals that this topic carries a risk that others do not Student protesters from the…
· Middleeasteye
Pope Leo’s Argentina visit brings renewed scrutiny in wake of clergy abuse scandals
The papal visit, initially scheduled for Nov. 8-11, has stirred mixed feelings.
· Associated Press
Polish bishop convicted of failing to report sexual abuse of minors by 2 priests
The case is the latest in a series of clergy abuse scandals that have eroded trust in the church in one of Europe's most devoutly Catholic nations.
· Reuters
Lawyers for Marist Brothers face questions over advice to keep serial offender out of ‘legal arena’
A once-confidential letter says child sexual abuser might implicate senior church officials if allowed near ‘the legal arena’ upon his release from jailGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLawyers from a leading law firm for the Marist Brothers have been subpoenaed to explain a once-confidentia…
· Christopher Knaus
Denmark wants to ban ‘turbo chickens’
"They simply grow too fast for their bodies to keep up," said the animal welfare minister.
· Agnes Rønberg
How Laura Loomer and Trump allies amplified ‘Muslim Brotherhood’ lie dogging Abdul El-Sayed
Michigan US Senate candidate signaled support for Egypt’s pro-democracy movement in 2012, not Islamist groupThe Republican campaign to defeat Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race by casting him as an Islamic extremist is based on a false claim first made by the conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer eight y…
· Robert Mackey
New Mexico megachurch endorses Republican candidates, testing federal ban
Legacy Church’s endorsements violate law banning tax-exempt nonprofits from endorsing political candidatesA megachurch in New Mexico has endorsed two Republican candidates running in this year’s midterms, including a Donald Trump-backed candidate running in one of the blue state’s few competitive races. The church’s…
· Cecilia Nowell
Netanyahu bloc maintains edge over opposition in Israeli elections as vote count continues
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc of right-wing and religious parties held a lead over the opposition on Thursday morning, according to updated partial results from the Central Elections Committee.
· Jewish News Syndicate
US elections: Republicans are betting on Islamophobia to win the midterms
US elections: Republicans are betting on Islamophobia to win the midterms Submitted by Mobashra Tazamal on Tue, 10/27/2026 - 04:49 With little to offer on living costs, Trump and his allies are turning anti-Muslim hatred into policy and punishing a community gaining political ground US President Donald Trump listens…
· Middleeasteye
Europe's Muslim Population Has Surged Since 2000, And Forecasts See More Growth To Come
Europe's Muslim Population Has Surged Since 2000, And Forecasts See More Growth To Come Via Remix News,Conservative voices have long raised concerns over the demographic shift arising from high sustained migration from the Middle East and Africa, and new data confirms these fears.According to data published by La Ra…
· Tyler Durden
Christian Yelich pays heartfelt tribute to Bob Uecker as Brewers finally win World Series
Bob Uecker’s presence has remained a big part of the Brewers' culture.
· Christian Arnold
Stars and scars: the art of Atong Atem at the NGV – in pictures
The National Gallery of Victoria presents the first major Australian solo exhibition of the Melbourne artist, whose work references African studio photography, family archives, Catholic imagery and science fiction, while paying tribute to the myths and traditions of Dinka Bor culture in South Sudan.Passage: The Art …
Ilhan Omar’s Muslim husband ‘disgusted’ by ‘dirty dandy brother’ she allegedly wed coming to live with them: source
Rep. Ilhan Omar's ex-husband Ahmed Hirsi was embarrassed when her alleged brother Ahmed Elmi moved in with them, a family friend told The Post.
· Kamal Sultan
Conservative influencers charged with unlawful voting after ‘Muslim garb’ election stunt
James O’Keefe and Cam Higby claim they were trying to show vulnerabilities in allowing a voter to vouch for othersTwo rightwing influencers have been charged with felonies in Minneapolis over attempts in the state’s election primary to disguise themselves in what they called “Muslim garb” and claim they were local v…
· Rachel Leingang
Bangsamoro elections featured some firsts
THE recent parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) featured some firsts in Philippine electoral history.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Top Vatican official says pope's cancer diagnosis a 'game-changer' for the papacy
ROME — Even though Pope Leo XIV is recovering well from lung cancer surgery and is going ahead with a big trip to Latin America next week, the diagnosis is “a bit of a game-changer” for the Vatican and Leo’s still-young papacy, a top Vatican official said Tuesday.
· Associated Press
No Israel winner, but Netanyahu not defeated
Israeli voters delivered a rebuke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right and religious governing coalition, but exit polls Wednesday suggested the election had no clear winner and indicated that the long-serving Israeli leader was far from defeated after three years of war ignited on his watch. The exit po…
· Yonhap
The name game: Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate bid tests the limits of US politics | The National
Race against Mike Rogers highlights tension over the economy, Israel and Muslim representation
· Jihan Abdalla
Abdul El-Sayed’s toxic ‘academic research’ reveals his anti-American Muslim supremacy
His paper trail of academic writings shows what Abdul El-Sayed actually believes: a noxious view of the rest of America.
· Betsy McCaughey
Pope Leo’s cancer is ‘game changer’ for papacy, Vatican foreign minister says
Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis and surgery has affected how Catholics view his health and papacy, the Vatican’s foreign minister said on Tuesday, in an unusual acknowledgement by one of the Church’s most senior officials. “It’s a bit of a game changer,” Archbishop Paul Gallagher told journalists at an event in Ro…
· Reuters