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After the meeting, Putin announced the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American taken captive by Russian forces years ago in Ukraine.
After the meeting, Putin announced the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American taken captive by Russian forces years ago in Ukraine.
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As Pakistan's influence in Afghanistan comes under strain, India is rebuilding ties with the Taliban in Kabul. Can New Delhi turn this diplomatic opening into lasting strategic gains?
<p>At a gathering in Texas, near where floods killed 136 people last year, survivors are united on the need for urgent action</p><p>It may be a club none of its members actually want to be in, but the growing number of people in the US affected by extreme weather disasters are starting to organize into a political force.</p><p>Severe wildfires, floods storms and other calamities now touch the lives of huge numbers of Americans – about half of all people in the US by one <a href="https://fema-community-files.s3.amazonaws.com/2023-National-Household-Survey.pdf">estimate</a> – as the climate crisis supercharges extreme events. Some survivors are now coalescing to push for improved disaster response and even action on the politically contentious issue of global heating.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/21/extreme-weather-survivors-climate-crisis">Continue reading...</a>
<p>Against a backdrop of rising Islamophobia, Michigan Senate hopeful has challenged premise of repeated questions on Muslim Brotherhood, Israel and faith </p><p>As a candidate positioned at the center of what researchers say are the worst Islamophobic attacks seen since the aftermath of 9/11, many would expect Abdul El-Sayed to simply defend himself and move on.</p><p>Instead, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Michigan has repeatedly demanded those who question his positions on Israel, the Muslim Brotherhood, and his faith, explain the premise of their enquiry. Rather than let others put his loyalties on trial, he has tried to put their assumptions on trial.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/21/abdul-el-sayed-michigan-senate-democrats">Continue reading...</a>
<p>Increase in annual price growth in September comes amid fears rate will breach 4% next year</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/oct/21/uk-inflation-jump-rising-motor-fuels-cost-jackdaw-gas-field-latest-news-updates">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>UK inflation climbed by more than expected in September to 3.5% after a surge in prices from the conflict in the Middle East that has pushed up the cost of diesel to record levels.</p><p>In a blow to John Healey before his first budget as chancellor in a week’s time, the Office for National Statistics said annual inflation rose <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/16/uk-inflation-rises-pressure-on-households-bank-of-england-interest-rates">from 3.1% in August</a>. Economists had forecast an increase in the consumer prices index (CPI) to 3.4%.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/21/inflation-rises-middle-east-conflict-drives-up-fuel-prices">Continue reading...</a>