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Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh has been renamed Narendra Modi International Airport, according to breaking reports circulating widely in India. The announcement is drawing strong reactions online, with supporters praising the move and critics questioning the naming of major public infrastructure after the sitting Prime Minister. The airport at Jewar is one of the country's most significant new aviation projects.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Chennai, with attention on the Chennai Metro and related infrastructure projects. Reports suggest Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay may travel alongside the Prime Minister on the same train during the visit, sparking discussion about the Centre-state dynamics around the city's transport expansion plans.

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is to serve as an advisor to the board of Skydance, the media company behind the planned merger with Paramount Global. The appointment, reported by Screen Daily, places Blair inside a major Hollywood power structure at a time when the Skydance-Paramount deal is reshaping the US entertainment industry. The move is drawing attention given Blair's political profile and the growing overlap between politics and media ownership.

Spanish media attention is focused on Eduardo Inda, the OkDiario editor known for his outspoken criticism of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The Socialist Party has kicked off its precampaign with a video compiling insults directed at Sánchez by commentators including Inda, drawing debate over political rhetoric and press conduct ahead of elections.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced a snap general election for November 29. Latest polling projections compared with the 2023 result put the Popular Party on 31.3% (129 seats), the Socialists on 26.9% (106), Vox surging to 19.4% with 69 seats, and Sumar on 6.3%. The projected rise of the far right and losses for the governing Socialists are drawing wide attention.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has dissolved parliament and called a snap election for November 29, 2026, moving the vote forward from its originally scheduled date in 2027. The decision follows a major parliamentary defeat on October 2, when the right-wing opposition handed his minority government a significant loss. The move ends his Socialist-led coalition's term early and sets up a snap national campaign.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi is a trending search topic in Japan, where his family continues to attract media coverage. His eldest son, actor Koizumi Kōtarō, is making headlines for his excitement on a first visit to Venice, while another son, politician Shinjiro Koizumi, remains a prominent figure in national politics, keeping the family name in the spotlight.

Italy's parliament has approved Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's contested electoral reform. The change to how the country elects its representatives has drawn criticism from opposition parties, who argue it favours the governing majority. Supporters say it would bring greater stability to Italian politics, and the reform is now a focal point of debate over the future of Italy's democracy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted the brief message 'We will do it!' on X, drawing more than 32,000 likes within hours. The post, made without further explanation, has drawn strong engagement from Indian users speculating about what initiative or goal the prime minister is referring to. It is among the most-discussed political posts in India right now.

David Sánchez, brother of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has filed an appeal against his criminal conviction, demanding acquittal and accusing the court ofBias. His lawyers argue the investigation was 'prospective' and that no prevarication occurred, claiming he was condemned for his 'libro de familia' — his family relationship with the president — rather than on evidence, adding that 'there is no proof'.

Spanish television presenter Mercedes Milá has publicly called on citizens to vote for Pedro Sánchez, according to Diari ARA. Her endorsement of the Spanish prime minister is drawing attention in Spain, where figures from the entertainment world frequently weigh in during election campaigns. Reactions are mixed, with supporters welcoming the backing from a well-known broadcaster and critics questioning the role of celebrities in politics.

Uttar Pradesh has passed a resolution to rename the Jewar airport in Greater Noida as Narendra Modi International Airport. The Noida International Airport, being built in Jewar, is set to become one of India's largest airports and a major hub for the Delhi-NCR region. The proposed renaming has drawn attention and debate, with supporters praising the move to honour the Prime Minister and others questioning the decision.

Spanish prosecutors have requested the acquittal of Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, in the case over alleged irregularities linked to her chair at the Complutense University of Madrid. The request also covers her advisor ahead of a trial by jury. The prosecutor's office found insufficient evidence to support conviction, a significant turn in a case that has fuelled political controversy in Spain.

Sweden's parliament is moving toward a vote on a new prime minister following the 2026 election, with Speaker Andreas Norlén preparing the process for a statsministeromröstning. Coverage focuses on Magdalena Andersson's path to the premiership, potential rivals like Busch and Thand Ringqvist, and questions around an extraordinary election risk. Norlén is also addressing a leave application from Mohamed Ali.

Pakistani army chief Asim Munir has moved to deploy additional military assets to Saudi Arabia, reportedly bypassing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, raising questions about civilian control of defence policy. Separatically, Pakistan's Deputy PM reaffirmed its SCO chairmanship commitments while uncertainty hangs over the PM's visit, and India edged out Pakistan in a thriller hockey semifinal, with Harmanpreet warning against mistakes in the final.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held an unannounced meeting, according to Kommersant. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said there are no concrete agreements yet on a visit by Pashinyan to Russia. Separately, debate flared online over claims that Azerbaijani national Nasimi Musaev crossed the border accidentally, keeping attention on tensions in the South Caucasus region.

Firstpost Africa reports that billions of dollars in trade and investment are at stake as India and Ethiopia move to strengthen their relationship, even as Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed confronts what his government describes as a potential Eritrean invasion. The report highlights how regional instability in the Horn of Africa could complicate Ethiopia's expanding economic partnerships, with an estimated $5 billion in ties on the line.

President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte walked together following a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House. A photograph of the moment circulated widely, drawing strong engagement. The two leaders had faced reporters together amid ongoing trade and diplomatic discussions between the United States and Italy.

Spain's Prime Minister has called a snap election, dissolving parliament early in what The Australian describes as 'a huge gamble'. The move forces the sitting chamber out ahead of schedule and puts the government's mandate before voters months earlier than required. Commentators frame the decision as a major political risk, with the outcome likely to reshape Spain's governing coalition and opposition landscape.

Arianna Meloni, the sister and close political aide of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, is being searched and discussed in Italy. The current conversation comes as Italian political figures, including Andrea Bernabè on La7, debate whether General Roberto Vannacci could put the electoral result in question, a controversy drawing attention to the Prime Minister's inner circle.

Videos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah were played during a live Congress party committee session, drawing strong attention. Congress leader Shakti Singh Gohil was involved in the presentation, and the party is publicising the moment. Supporters and critics are debating what the footage showed and why the opposition chose to screen it publicly.

Lithuania's Prime Minister has called on NATO to adopt a dedicated plan to counter Russia's hybrid attacks, including cyber operations, disinformation and sabotage targeting member states. Speaking amid rising tensions on NATO's eastern flank, the request reflects growing concern in the Baltic region that Moscow is waging covert campaigns below the threshold of conventional war, and allies are being pressed to respond collectively.

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof says the repeated backtracking by the United States has held up Ukraine's allies, according to a report by regional newspaper De Gooi- en Eemlander. His comments add to growing European frustration with Washington's shifting stance on support for Ukraine, at a time when allied coordination on military and financial aid remains a sensitive topic in Dutch and European politics.

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah visited former Malaysian prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur. The Sultan of Brunei's visit to the 99-year-old statesman drew attention across Malaysia and Brunei, with many noting the long-standing personal ties between the two leaders and warm relations between the neighbouring countries.