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- ADF Militants Kill 33 in Cantine Village, North Kivu
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Islamic State-linked ADF militants killed 33 in Cantine village, North Kivu, burning 50+ houses, amid Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo.
- India and EU Reach Deal to Join Horizon Europe Research Programme
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India and the EU finalize association with Horizon Europe, enabling Indian researchers to access €93.5bn funding and collaborate on global challenges.
- APEC Summit May Host Rare Trump‑Xi‑Putin Meeting, Analysts Weigh Implications
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APEC summit in Shenzhen could host a first‑time three‑way meeting between Trump, Xi and Putin on Nov 18‑19, sparking analyst debate.
- EU Stresses Extensive Effort Needed for Ukraine Peace Deal
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EU stresses that achieving peace in Ukraine requires significant work and that the bloc will decide its own security matters after Trump’s comments.
- Death Toll in Zaporizhia Aid Centre Attack Rises to 53
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Russian strike on Komyshuvakha aid centre in Zaporizhia kills at least 53, with 59 missing and 39 possibly trapped, amid ongoing conflict.
- Paris Gala Raises Funds for Vietnam Orphanage and Spanish Therapy Center
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The Global Gift Gala in Paris raised money for Casa Ángeles Quang Chau Vietnam and Casa Ángeles Marbella, supporting children with special needs.
- Houthi Rule Drives Yemeni Children into Conflict, Global Threat Escalates
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UN, UNICEF, US Labor report Houthi recruiting children in Yemen; attacks in Aden, Hadramout, Shabwa, Saudi airports raise global danger.
- Redditch Boy’s £40 Grocery Drive Turns Into Six‑Site Food Bank Serving 5,000 People Annually
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From a £40 pop‑up on a family driveway, Isaac Winfield’s food bank now has six sites, a warehouse, two vans, and serves about 5,000 people yearly.
- Russia Supplies Iran with 90 Advanced Missile Launchers Amid Expanding Military Ties
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Russia agreed in 2024 to supply Iran with 90 advanced missile launchers for the LMUR guided missile, used on Mi‑28 attack helicopters. Delivery status unclear.
- ICAPP Adopts Seoul Declaration Calling for Respect of International Law Amid Rising Tensions
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ICAPP’s 13th Assembly in Seoul adopted the Seoul Declaration, urging respect for international law and peaceful dispute resolution amid rising tensions.
- US Midterm Losses May Speed India‑US Trade Talks, Experts Say
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India and the United States are working to finalise a long‑awaited trade agreement, but the Republican Party’s significant defeat in the recent U.S.…
- Trump’s Lawyers Seek to Overturn 34‑Count Hush‑Money Conviction in New York Appeals Court
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Nearly two years after a New York jury convicted former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts related to a hush‑money payment before the 2016…
- China Accelerates Construction of Largest Aircraft Carrier, Possible 2027 Launch
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China is speeding up construction of its fourth aircraft carrier, Type 004, which could launch in 2027 and may become the first nuclear‑powered carrier.
- Lebanese Residents Prepare for Possible New Israeli Escalation
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Lebanese families stockpile supplies, keep go‑bags ready as fears rise of new Israeli attacks after ceasefire, with ongoing drone strikes and economic strain.
- Israel Revokes Teacher Permits, Expands Israeli Curriculum in East Jerusalem Schools
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Jamal Shalabi, a 66‑year‑old chemistry teacher from el‑Bireh in the West Bank, has taught in East Jerusalem since 1998, commuting daily through Israeli…
- Fourth Wiretapping Suspect Identified Amid Political Rift
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Police name fourth suspect in wiretapping scandal involving President Prabowo Subianto, deepening rift with former President Joko Widodo.
- Iran Grants Passage to Indian, Chinese, Qatari, Iraqi Ships Through Hormuz Amid US Blockade
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Iran has announced that ships from India, China, Qatar and Iraq may cross the Strait of Hormuz without interference, a senior Iranian lawmaker said on…
- Egypt Seeks Return of 4,000‑Year‑Old Mummy Removed from Glasgow Museum
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Egypt has asked for the return of the 4,000‑year‑old mummified remains of a priest whose removal from display at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum…
- Iraq’s Prime Minister Reaffirms Neutrality Amid US‑Iran Tensions
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Iraq PM Ali al‑Zaidi told President Trump Baghdad will not allow its territory to launch attacks on neighbors, stressing neutrality and diplomacy.
- December 2026 SASSA Old‑Age Grants Set for 2 December Payment Amid 33‑Day Gap
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SASSA will pay Old‑Age Grants on 2 Dec 2026, creating a 33‑day gap. Grants remain at R2,400 (60‑74) and R2,420 (75+). No 2027 increase.
- Trump Meets National Security Team to Decide on Possible Iran Strikes
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Trump convened national security advisers to decide on new strikes against Iran, weighing options like fresh attacks, economic pressure, or diplomatic…
- Settlers Seize Eight Homes in Jericho, UN Reports Live Ammunition Used
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UN condemns Israeli settlers' seizure of eight homes in Jericho, live ammunition used, residents displaced, area declared closed military zone.
- Canada to Grant Permanent Residency to 200,000 Current Temporary Residents by 2027
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The Canadian government has announced a special pathway that will allow up to 200,000 temporary residents already living in the country to become…
- Iran’s Security Chief Meets Putin, Delivers Supreme Leader’s Letter
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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin met Iran’s top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, in Moscow on Thursday to discuss regional security amid growing…
- Trump Defends Hegseth Amid Impeachment Calls
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President Trump praises Secretary Pete Hegseth, defends his record on Iran and Venezuela, and counters impeachment calls from Congress.
- Pope Leo XIV Embarks on Latin American Tour Three Weeks After Lung Cancer Surgery
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Pope Leo XIV has begun a 12‑day trip to Latin America, starting in Uruguay and continuing through Argentina and Peru, just three weeks after surgery to…
- Turkish Parliament Ratifies Defence Pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
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Turkish lawmakers approve a 16‑article defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, adding a NATO‑style collective‑defence clause and joint training.
- Trump Warns U.S. May Need to ‘Destroy’ Iran, Cites 25‑Year Rebuilding
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President Trump said the U.S. might have to destroy Iran, citing 25‑year rebuilding, while Iran sent a nuclear proposal via Qatari mediators.
- King Embraces Challenging Caribbean Tour, Palace Aide Highlights Diplomatic Role
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The King’s nine‑day Caribbean tour, visiting the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda, focused on reparatory justice and diplomatic challenges.
- India’s Foreign Minister Visits Baku, Signals New Phase in Azerbaijan Relations
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On October 23, Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar arrived in Baku, the first visit by an Indian foreign minister to Azerbaijan in…