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World Politics & Diplomacy 28 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Controversial Nigerian Cleric Yahaya Masussuka Shot Dead in Northern Nigeria

Yahaya Masussuka, a controversial Islamic cleric known for posting videos that rejected some elements of mainstream Islam, has been shot dead in northern Nigeria, according to local reports. The killing underscores the volatile intersection of religion, public dissent and insecurity in a region where clerics can become lightning rods for theological and social conflict.

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Global Markets & Equities17 Oct 2026, 02:01 PM IST

Five Northern Virginia Restaurants Land on Washington Post’s New Top 40 List

Five Northern Virginia restaurants have been included in The Washington Post’s newly released ranking of the 40 best restaurants in the Washington area, underscoring the region’s growing culinary depth beyond the District. The list, compiled by the Post’s new food critic, highlights how suburban dining rooms in Fairfax County and surrounding jurisdictions are increasingly competing with long-established city favorites for regional attention.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition16 Oct 2026, 10:30 AM IST

Triple Solar Blast Could Bring Northern Lights Farther South Tonight

A rare sequence of three solar eruptions has raised the odds of visible auroras tonight, with forecasters warning that geomagnetic conditions could intensify enough to push the northern lights into lower latitudes. The event is being watched closely by skywatchers and space-weather specialists alike, as the same solar activity that can produce vivid auroras can also disrupt satellites, radio communications, and power systems.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition16 Oct 2026, 02:59 AM IST

Northern Lights May Reach Far South This Weekend as Cloud Cover Threatens Visibility

A burst of solar activity is expected to drive auroral displays across parts of North America this weekend, with forecasters saying the northern lights could be visible far beyond their usual range. But cloud cover, local weather and light pollution may sharply limit what observers actually see, even where geomagnetic conditions are favorable.

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Global Health & Biotech14 Oct 2026, 06:31 AM IST

Aurora Watch Expands as Northern Lights Could Reach Nine U.S. States Tuesday

A fresh geomagnetic disturbance could make the northern lights visible across parts of the northern United States Tuesday night, with forecasters identifying nine states where skywatchers may have a chance to see the aurora. The event underscores how space weather can briefly alter night-sky visibility far beyond the Arctic Circle, though cloud cover, light pollution and local weather will determine who actually gets a view.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition12 Oct 2026, 01:20 PM IST

Northern Lights Could Sweep Across Much of the U.S. This Weekend as Solar Storm Conditions Build

A fresh burst of geomagnetic activity could make the aurora borealis visible far beyond its usual northern range this weekend, with forecasters warning that a moderate solar storm may brighten skies across a wide swath of the United States. The display, if clouds cooperate, would underscore how space weather can briefly turn into a climate and energy story by affecting satellites, communications, and power infrastructure.

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World Politics & Diplomacy25 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Unclear Origin of Nigeria Ebola Case Raises Fears of Wider Regional Spread

Health authorities are investigating how a confirmed Ebola infection in Nigeria was acquired, after reports suggested the patient may have contracted the virus in Uganda. The uncertainty has intensified concern that the outbreak may be moving across borders in ways that are harder to trace and contain. The episode comes as officials in multiple African countries and global health agencies work to determine whether separate cases are linked, underscoring the challenge of tracking transmission in a fast-moving and geographically dispersed outbreak.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (03:35 PM IST)

Ruto Cites Dangote’s ‘Reckless’ Gamble as Kenya Pushes for Mega-Refinery in Lamu

Kenyan President William Ruto has held up Aliko Dangote’s refinery project as proof that bold industrial bets can reshape a country’s economic future, even when they appear reckless at the outset. The remarks come as Kenya seeks to advance a major oil-refining project in Lamu, a plan that has already drawn scrutiny over land, environmental, and financing concerns.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (02:11 PM IST)

Dangote Launches Kenya Refinery Amid Land Protests, Betting on Africa’s Industrial Future

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has launched a refinery project in Kenya despite protests over land use, underscoring the tensions that often accompany large-scale industrial development. The project is part of Dangote’s wider push to expand across the continent and support Africa’s industrialisation ambitions by 2030.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (10:36 AM IST)

Dangote Moves to Launch Kenya Refinery as Lamu Land Protest Tests Project

Aliko Dangote is preparing to launch a major oil refinery project in Kenya, a move that would extend his industrial footprint deeper into East Africa and underscore his push for regional fuel self-sufficiency. The plan, however, is facing resistance in Lamu, where land-related protests and a court pause have raised fresh questions about timing, community consent, and the project’s regulatory path.

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Global Health & Biotech8h ago

WHO Offices Mount Global Rally for Maternal and Newborn Health as Funding Pressures Threaten Care

More than 100 World Health Organization offices around the world marked World Health Day 2025 with a coordinated wave of public advocacy, media campaigns, community events and high-level political engagement focused on maternal and newborn health. The campaign, built around the theme "Healthier beginnings, hopeful futures," comes as critical services for mothers and babies face growing strain from funding challenges across the global health sector.

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