JERUSALEM — Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27. Eisenkot, a former military chief who ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is now a step closer to ousting Israel’s longest-serving premier. “This is the time to establish a national emergency government. I will do anything possible to prove us worthy,” Eisenkot posted on his X account just after the presidential announcement. He has up to six weeks to form a coalition, a challenging task in a deeply divided country reeling from the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks and the three years of wars that have followed in Gaza and beyond. In discussions with the president this week, representatives from most of Israel’s main parties recommended Eisenkot be tasked with assembling a new government. But putting together the parliamentary majority needed remains fraught and any possible coalition would require candidates to make tough compromises that could outrage

Turkish villagers urge COP31 leaders to witness coal mine devastation ahead of summitAs leaders and delegates gather in Antalya, Turkey, for the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference, villagers from front-line communities—most notably from Akbelen in the western province of Muğla have issued a...

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and CJP’s Saurav Das criticised the Delhi High Court’s exemption allowing lawyers and court staff to enter Delhi in non-BS-VI vehicles, questioning its legality and fairness. The exemption applies on court working days.

Herzog's decision is another blow to Netanyahu, who lost his parliamentary majority in the election; But it does not guarantee that Eisenkot will be the next prime minister

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Luxembourg are exploring a labor cooperation agreement that could open up more overseas employment opportunities for skilled Filipino workers in the European country, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Saturday. The proposed Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on labor cooperation seeks to expand job opportunities for overseas

But Britain should not expect to secure Thatcher’s budget ‘rebate’ again, says former French prime minister, once dubbed the bloc’s Mr Brexit

A post has gone viral as an individual opened up about his job loss with Diwali right around the corner. The user has sought help online to find a new job.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz renewed charges that Iran -- attacked twice since last year in major Israeli-US bombing campaigns -- is pursuing nuclear weapons, a claim that Tehran denies.

Eisenkot secured the backing of 67 lawmakers in the 120-member Knesset. The announcement is scheduled for 5 pm local time (8:30 pm IST).

Across the coalition, some supporters who once viewed Trump as MAGA"s greatest asset are beginning to question whether he"s become its biggest liability.

Police did not elaborate on the victim's condition, but there was no fear for his life.

Khawaja has claimed the entire Australia team knew about the ball-tampering during the infamous sandpaper scandal

Brand faces prison sentence ‘of some length’ after being convicted of rape and sexual assault

Energoatom warns operating in ‘blackout mode’ could lead to a ‘radiation accident’

A sea of poppies, military uniforms and berets could be seen as hundreds of people gathered in central London on Sunday

Michel Barnier has said the UK cannot choose which parts of the EU single market it joins, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham due to unveil a series of deals with the EU in Brussels later this month.

According to recent findings from Durham University, deeper voices in men don't necessarily increase their appeal to women. The study highlighted that while a lower vocal pitch may convey strength and dominance, it does not enhance attractiveness ratings. Involving 17 men, the researchers carefully altered their voices to observe reactions. The results indicate that women's perceptions of attraction are more influenced by visual aspects than by vocal qualities.

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino seafarer died after a suspected drone attack hit the Marshall Islands-flagged oil products tanker MT Velos Sapphire in the Persian Gulf last Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). The DMW said on Saturday that 21 other Filipino crew members onboard the vessel were unharmed. READ:

Pope Leo heads on Sunday to Argentina, where the first US-born pope will give a closely watched speech to Argentine President Javier Milei, a libertarian seen as a close ally of Donald Trump.

Six people were killed in a random shooting in Krakow's main square, and three bodies were later found at the home of the attacker.

The first session of Serbia’s new Parliament, which will be dominated by a student-led movement following its election triumph last month, will be held on Nov. 17

Saudi authorities said no injuries or fatalities were reported

The gunman opened fire from a car in Krakow’s main market square on Saturday afternoon

2026 US midterms likely to reshape cybersecurity, AI policyThe 2026 US midterm elections have delivered more than a shift in political power. Voters have also sent a message about artificial intelligence, data centres and the government's role in protecting critical infrastructure. The results...