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- Flash Floods in Erbil Cause Two Deaths Amid Heavy Rainfall
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Severe thunderstorms dumped 80 mm of rain in Erbil, far above the 30 mm forecast, causing flash floods that killed two people.
- Mudslide in Gaza Claims Five Lives, Authorities Blame Global Inaction
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Heavy‑rain landslide in Deir el‑Balah, Gaza, killed five, left two missing, flooding hit 70,000 tents and exposed children.
- China Denies Spy Allegations Against Nvidia CEO, Calls Claims Unfounded
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China calls claims that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was involved in a spy plot baseless, while Nvidia launches an independent investigation.
- Iran Tightens Security Measures Amid US Strike Threats
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Iran’s domestic security forces have intensified measures against perceived threats ranging from alleged spies to youth gatherings. Authorities have…
- Qatar PM to Meet Trump as US Weighs Iran Nuclear Proposal
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Qatar’s prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman will meet President Trump at the White House to discuss Iran’s nuclear proposal and U.S. sanctions.
- India’s Minority Affairs Minister Highlights Pilgrims’ Welfare at Hajj Conference
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju attended the sixth Hajj Conference in Jeddah, emphasizing India’s commitment to pilgrim welfare and the success of Hajj 2027.
- BVI Boosts Tax Cooperation with India to Attract Business
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Nearly a decade after the Panama Papers leak drew scrutiny to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) for its offshore financial structures, the territory is…
- Uppsala University Faces Protest Over Awarding of Former German Foreign Minister
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Students protest Uppsala University for hosting former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock after she received 2026 Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation medal.
- Israel’s Election Results Leave Government Formation Uncertain
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Israel’s recent elections have left the political landscape in a state of flux. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc, which previously held a solid…
- Russia Attacks Three Ukrainian Power Substations and a Black Sea Cargo Ship
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Russia's armed forces struck three Ukrainian power substations overnight on Nov. 9, 2026, and hit a Black Sea cargo ship said to be supplying arms to Ukraine.
- Global Leaders Send Diwali Wishes of Unity and Hope
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World leaders from Australia, France, Sri Lanka, UAE, Pakistan, Israel, Malaysia, Seychelles, Thailand posted Diwali greetings emphasizing light, unity, and…
- Heavy Rains Flood Hundreds of Thousands of Displaced Palestinians in Gaza
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Heavy rains turned Gaza’s displacement camps into swimming pools, flooding over 70,000 tents and leaving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians vulnerable.
- Rubio Defends Trump’s Iran War as Necessary Despite Unpopularity
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Rubio says Trump’s Iran war protects world from nuclear threat, though unpopular. Trump defends war, cites national security.
- Trump to Host Qatar PM in Oval Office Amid US‑Iran Negotiation Push
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President Trump will meet Qatar’s PM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in the Oval Office as Doha pushes new proposals to ease US‑Iran tensions.
- Jeffries Signals Strong Support for Hegseth Impeachment
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Jeffries backs a resolution to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing abuse of power and national security risks.
- Biden Shares Cancer Recovery Update and Announces Memoir Release
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Former President Joe Biden updates on his prostate cancer recovery and announces his memoir 'Promise Me, America' will be released on Nov. 17.
- Moldova Opens New Power Line to Romania, Reducing Russian Energy Dependence
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Moldova launches a 400‑kV power line to Romania, linking to the European grid and cutting dependence on Russian gas and the Cuciurgan plant.
- Drone Strike on Khor Mor Gasfield Cuts Power to Majority of Kurdish Region
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A drone attack on the Khor Mor gasfield in the semi‑autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq caused a fire at the facility and cut power to the area.…
- Pope Leo Criticizes Milei’s Austerity, Calls for Inclusive Growth in Argentina
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Pope Leo XIV criticized Argentina's President Milei for austerity, urging inclusive growth and support for the poor, amid his 12‑day Latin America tour.
- Trump Criticizes His Own Deportation Policy as ‘Too Tough’
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President Trump said his mass deportation of undocumented immigrants was 'too tough' in a CBS interview after the party’s midterm loss.
- Syria Prepares to Deploy 600 Special Forces to Saudi Border Amid Yemen Conflict
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Syria is preparing to send about 600 special‑forces fighters to Saudi Arabia to operate along its border and potentially assist in the fight against…
- Jeffries Supports Hegseth Impeachment Resolution Amid New Congressional Majorities
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House Leader Jeffries backs a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing misuse of power and Iran war costs. Democrats plan to discuss.
- Drone Strike Halts Production at Iraq’s Khor Mor Gas Field
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A drone attack on November 8, 2026, halted production at Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field, damaging a storage facility and prompting crew to shelter.
- Iran Warns of ‘Hell’ if U.S. Escalates Conflict
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Iran’s foreign minister warns the U.S. of severe retaliation if attacks resume, while Trump says strikes unlikely if negotiations progress.
- Two Men Arrested After Police Officers Hurt in Glasgow Street Brawl
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A street brawl outside Glasgow's Ovo Hydro left three police officers injured and two men arrested for assault and obstructing police.
- Trump Says Renewed Military Action Against Iran Unlikely If Strong Deal Signed
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Trump says renewed military action against Iran is unlikely if Tehran makes progress on nuclear talks and Strait of Hormuz reopening.
- Air Transat Flight 236 Diverts to Azores After Dual Engine Loss, All 306 Survive
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Air Transat Flight 236 lost both engines over the Atlantic, glided to the Azores, and landed safely with all 306 aboard.
- Amsterdam Protesters Demand Dutch Government Take Stronger Action Against Israel Over Gaza
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On Sunday, November 8, 2026, tens of thousands of people, many wearing red, marched through Amsterdam in a demonstration organized by the “Red Line”…
- Palestinian Journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh Released After Five-Day Detention
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Israeli authorities released Palestinian journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh after holding him for five days without charge. Abou Shhadeh, a Palestinian citizen…
- King Charles Leads Two‑Minute Silence at London Cenotaph
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King Charles III led a two‑minute silence at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday, with 10,000 veterans marching and 12 WWII veterans present.