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- German Protests Turn Violent as Riots Break Out in Major Cities
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Violent clashes erupted after dark in Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg and Berlin as protesters smashed windows, stole goods, and used Molotov cocktails.
- Iran Labels UK Navy, Air Force as Terrorist Groups, MI6 as Hostile
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Iran designates UK Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and MI6 as terrorist and hostile groups, citing Britain's support for U.S.-Israeli operations.
- Syria Faces Rising Living Costs Amid Post‑Assad Economic Struggles
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In the last month, protests erupted across Syria as citizens burned tyres, blocked roads and shouted slogans in response to a government decision to…
- Bangladesh Sets Up Wage Board Amid Garment Worker Protests
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Bangladesh has established a six‑member wage board to review the minimum wage for garment workers after demonstrations in industrial cities. Workers…
- France’s Recent Unrest Reflects Historical Pattern of Social Violence
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For several weeks, international media have focused on images of burning buildings and damaged shopping streets in France, labeling the country as…
- Lisbon Police Clear Tent Camp in Rossio Square After Housing Protest
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Police cleared a 50‑plus tent camp in Lisbon’s Rossio Square at 4:30 am, dispersing hundreds of protesters and reporting 60 injuries in related actions.
- Oman Calls for Gulf‑Wide Non‑Aggression Pact to Stabilise Region
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Oman's foreign minister calls for a non‑aggression pact among the eight Gulf littoral states, including Iraq and Iran, to stabilize regional security.
- Thousands of German Youth Protest for Education, Living Costs and No Conscription Amid Evening Riots
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On October 31, about 180,000 young people marched in 34 German cities, demanding increased funding for schools, lower living costs and the abolition of…
- UN Calls for Probe into Death of Human Rights Staffer Held by Houthi Rebels
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The UN demands an investigation into the death of OHCHR staffer Mohammad el‑Shami, held by Houthi rebels since June 2024.
- One Fatality, Multiple Injuries Reported in Birmingham Shooting After Alabama Football Game
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A shooting at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, after the Magic City Classic football game left one dead and several injured. Authorities are investigating.
- Nakilat Reports LNG Carrier Al Mayeda Hit by Unidentified Objects in Arabian Gulf
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Nakilat reports its LNG carrier Al Mayeda was struck by unidentified objects in the Arabian Gulf on Oct. 30, 2026. No crew injuries or environmental impact.
- Germany’s Youth Protest Over Cost of Living, Education Cuts, and Military Expansion, Some Cities See Violence
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On Saturday, thousands of young people marched in 34 German cities, including Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Cologne and Hamburg, to protest rising living…
- Cook Islands Woman Unable to Secure Transit Visa to Return to Sri Lanka
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Ruchira Ranasingha, 50, has been stranded in the Cook Islands for three years after leaving Sri Lanka in 2018. She originally sought asylum in New…
- China’s COVID‑era Stigma Shaped Its Global Stance, Says Foreign Secretary Misri
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that during the COVID‑19 pandemic China felt blamed and stigmatised by the international community, which led to a…
- Six Indian Tourists Missing After Trek to Nepal’s Deepest Lake Amid Heavy Snow
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Six Indian tourists—two women and four men—went missing while trekking to Nepal’s Shey‑Phoksundo Lake, the country’s deepest lake, after heavy snowfall…
- Taiwan Coast Guard Accuses China of Harassing Shipping Off East Coast
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Taiwan's Coast Guard says Chinese vessels harass shipping off east coast, broadcasting radio messages; Taiwan asserts jurisdiction over its EEZ.
- 6.0‑Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Coast Near Shima, Japan
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A 6.0‑magnitude quake struck 58 km southeast of Shima, Japan, at 352 km depth. No tsunami warning or damage reported. Details awaited.
- Fiji and South African Pilots Named for Safely Landing Flydubai Jet After Attack
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Two pilots who landed a damaged Flydubai Boeing 737 in Saudi Arabia after an attempted terror attack on board have been identified. Henson Steven of Fiji…
- India Expands Chenab Water Projects Amid Indus Treaty Suspension
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Since April 2025, when India unilaterally suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), it has pursued a strategy that focuses on the Chenab River. The Indian…
- India‑Nepal Leaders Prepare for Shah’s First Foreign Visit
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Prime Minister Balendra Shah will visit India on Nov 22 after Foreign Secretary Misri prepares in Kathmandu. The trip aims to boost trade and connectivity.
- Rubio: Trump Has Not Decided on New Iran Strikes Amid Stalled Talks
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Rubio says Trump hasn't decided on new Iran strikes, calls for diplomatic solution amid stalled talks and upcoming elections.
- Jaishankar Urges Diversified Supply Chains and De‑Politicisation of Energy Markets at G20
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India's foreign minister S. Jaishankar urged G20 to reduce political interference in energy markets, diversify supply chains, and protect developing economies.
- Iran’s Foreign Minister Announces 2‑Day Plan to Reopen Hormuz Pending U.S. Conditions
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Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi says Hormuz could reopen in two days if the U.S. accepts conditions, after a letter from VP J.D. Vance.
- NYC Mayor Claims Trump Will Grant Visa to Mother of Teen Killed in Bronx Shooting
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NYC Mayor Mamdani claims Trump will grant a visa to the mother of 15‑year‑old Javits Frimpong, killed in a Bronx shooting on Oct. 29, 2026.
- Dutch Coast Sees First Interception of Rubber Boat Carrying 38 Men
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Dutch authorities rescued 38 men from a drifting rubber boat off Zeeland. Two Sudanese men arrested; 36 Afghans remain. Investigation underway.
- Novi Sad Railway Station Collapse Claims 16 Lives, Ends 14-Year SNS Rule
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On Nov 1, 2024, a concrete canopy collapsed at Novi Sad railway station, killing 16, including two six‑year‑olds, sparking protests that ended 14 years of SNS…
- Erdogan Calls for End to Black Sea Attacks as Turkey and Ukraine Agree on Grain Corridor
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged both Russia and Ukraine to stop targeting civilian ships in the Black Sea during a joint news conference…
- Kenya Power to Cut Power in Nairobi, Kiambu, and Six Other Counties on Sunday
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Scheduled outages on Sunday will affect Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Kitui, Kisumu, Siaya, Bungoma, Kilifi and other counties, lasting up to 8 hours.
- Dog Rescued After 20‑Day Struggle Between Cliff and River in Nepal
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A dog named Seti survived 20 days between a cliff and the Budhi Gandaki river in Nepal before kayakers rescued him across the swollen river.
- London Police Detain 139 Protesters as Demonstrations Oppose Palestine Action Ban
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London police arrested 139 protesters outside the US embassy for supporting banned Palestine Action, amid a Supreme Court appeal of the proscription.