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- Iran Sees Trump’s Midterm Loss as Advantage in Ongoing War Talks
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The United States midterm elections, which resulted in a significant defeat for President Donald Trump’s Republican Party, attracted close attention from…
- US Forms Task Force to Block Iran’s Ground Supply Lines
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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday that it has created a new task force, named Task Force Iron Gate, to prevent Iran from…
- El Hierro Declares Emergency After 3,300 Migrants Arrive Since November
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El Hierro, Canary Islands, declared emergency after 3,300 migrants arrived in 30 boats since November, seeking aid from Madrid.
- Explosions Reported on Qeshm Island and Nearby Cities; U.S. Expands Blockade of Iranian Land Routes
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Explosions heard on Qeshm Island, Jask, Sirik, Bandar Abbas. US plans to block Iran’s land routes, extending naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz ports.
- Taoiseach Says Revised Public Pay Offer Could Lead to Agreement
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The Taoiseach said he believes a "substantially improved" offer on public sector pay provides the basis for an agreement with trade unions. RTÉ News…
- U.S. Forces Disable Cargo Ship Attempting to Evade Iran Blockade
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U.S. aircraft fired precision munitions at a St. Kitts‑flagged cargo ship trying to leave Iranian waters, disabling it amid a months‑long blockade.
- Beijing Criticizes Upcoming Quad Summit in Manila
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The Chinese state‑backed media has dismissed the forthcoming leaders’ summit in Manila as a hasty geopolitical manoeuvre and warned against…
- Emma Watson’s $1 million Donation Fuels UK Fund’s Reach to 46,100 Women and Girls
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Emma Watson’s $1 million donation helped the UK Fund for Women and Girls reach 46,100 women, train 20,000 professionals, and award £2.54 million in grants.
- Krakow Shooting Leaves Six Dead, Suspect Injured and Taken to Hospital
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A 24‑year‑old Polish national shot six people in Krakow’s Old Town, was wounded in a police gunfight, and taken to hospital. Attack left 16 injured.
- Drone Footage Reveals Three Bodies at Suspect’s Home in Krakow Mass Shooting Investigation
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Drone footage shows three bodies inside the home of the 25‑year‑old suspect in Krakow’s Main Market Square mass shooting, prompting new investigation.
- Trump Urges DOJ to Probe Democrats Over Alleged Threats
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Trump directs DOJ to investigate Democrats for alleged threats, calling their actions a criminal act and extortion, after Democrats win midterms.
- Pope Leo XIV Holds First Mass in Uruguay, Calls on Crowd to Build Bridges
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Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first mass in Uruguay on Saturday, drawing an estimated 40,000 people to Paris London Park in the western city of Paysandú.…
- China Invests $16.3 Billion in African Mineral Processing as U.S. Competition Rises
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China is increasing its investment in Africa’s critical‑minerals sector, backing more than $16 billion of projects that focus on mineral processing and…
- Ukraine Blames Russia for Intensified Energy Attacks Ahead of Abu Dhabi Talks
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Ukraine’s President Zelensky accuses Russia of intensifying energy attacks on Nov. 7, 2026, ahead of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10‑11.
- North Carolina Student Wins $2 Million Powerball After Receipt Printer Fails
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Civil‑engineering student Bram Dunehew from Concord, NC, won a $2 million Powerball prize after a gas‑station receipt printer failed.
- Ukraine Accuses Russia of Using North Korean KN-23 Missiles Against Energy Facility
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Ukraine accuses Russia of deploying North Korean KN‑23 ballistic missiles to hit a key energy facility, citing shortages of Patriot interceptors.
- Krakow Main Square Shooting Claims Five Lives, Dozens Injured
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On Nov 7, a gunman fired from a moving car in Krakow’s Main Market Square, killing five and injuring more than a dozen, including police officers.
- IRGC Claims Underground Facilities Enable Continuous Missile Production
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IRGC reveals underground missile city, shifting production underground to withstand bombardment, while lifting missile range limits and boosting stealth tech.
- Iraq Accuses External Actors of Using Its Territory to Strike Neighbours
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Iraq’s foreign minister said the country has evidence that external actors are using Iraqi land to launch attacks on neighbouring states. Fuad Hussein…
- Indian Diplomat Shivani Gupta Elected to UN Budget Committee for 2027-2029
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Indian diplomat Shivani Gupta elected to the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions for 2027‑2029, starting her term in January 2027.
- Heavy Rain Floods Gaza, Threatening War‑Damaged Buildings and Families
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Floods have swept through Gaza after heavy rain, endangering families and putting war‑damaged buildings at risk. In al‑Mina camp in northern Gaza…
- Heavy Rain Floods Thousands of Tents, Displacing Gaza Families
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A storm flooded thousands of tents in Gaza, forcing families into the cold and exposing vulnerable groups to danger. Over 1,500 distress calls were logged.
- Sudan’s War, Climate Crisis and Poverty Drive Rising Child Malnutrition
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Since April 2023, Sudan’s civil war has pushed 825,000 children under five toward severe malnutrition, with 174,700 treated and 433 cases recorded in Port…
- Indian‑American Growth Shapes Forsyth County’s Demographics and Culture
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Forsyth County, Georgia now hosts 52,000 Indian residents (16% of population), reshaping neighborhoods, businesses, and culture.
- Trump Declares Iran Conflict Not a War Amid Ongoing U.S. Strikes
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Trump declares Iran conflict not a war, cites no casualties in five months, says U.S. strikes are minor, and highlights diplomatic talks with Qatar and Iran.
- Trump’s Mixed Messages on Iran as US Strikes Qeshm Island and Iran Prepares for Possible Nuclear Targeting
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Since the mid‑term elections, President Donald Trump has alternated between threats to Iran and claims that a resolution to the conflict is near. After…
- Finland Studies Ukraine‑Style Anti‑Tank Barriers Amid Russia’s Re‑armament
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Finland evaluating Ukraine‑style anti‑tank obstacles to strengthen its 1,340‑km border with Russia, amid Russia’s re‑armament and NATO’s eastern flank.
- Democrats May Delay Investigations of Trump‑Linked Companies Until 2029 to Avoid Presidential Pardons
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Democrats may postpone congressional investigations of Trump‑linked companies until 2029 to avoid presidential pardons that could shield alleged wrongdoers.
- Dutch WWII Wedding Ring Found After 83 Years by Metal Detectorist
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A wedding ring lost on a Dutch farm during WWII is recovered after 83 years by a metal detectorist in Odiliapeel. The ring remains in good condition.
- National and Labour Parties Tied Near 30% in Early New Zealand Vote
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Early results show New Zealand’s National and Labour parties each just under 30% of the vote, with the Opportunity Party near the 5% threshold.