Gerrymandering has become an important factor in the 2026 US House elections as Republican- and Democratic-led states redraw congressional boundaries outside the usual post-census cycle to improve their chances. The new maps may not guarantee victory, but by “packing” or “cracking” voters they can reduce the number of competitive districts, influence control of the House and intensify legal fights over partisan advantage and minority voting rights.

For each count of criminal trespass, an offender can be jailed for up to three months, fined up to SGD 1,500, or both.

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China opposes attacks on civilians after Riyadh airport strike

State Bank of India (SBI) has warned customers about the ‘Jumped Deposit Scam’, in which fraudsters use unexpected bank credits and urgent refund calls to pressure people into approving larger UPI payments. The bank has advised customers to verify transactions, avoid suspicious payment requests, block suspected callers and report incidents promptly.

Pakistan’s teenage wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist has gone viral after scoring 117 runs in a school cricket tournament in Karachi. Named after Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist, the youngster revealed that his favourite wicketkeeper is former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara.

The European Union (EU) has agreed to restrict the import of Chinese hybrid cars to 3,50,000, with an annual increase of 6 per cent. The initial phase of the measures are expected to be implemented from early December this year.