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Congress is back after GOP’s midterm defeat. And, Trump appoints new chief of staff
President Trump appoints Stephen Miller as chief of staff following Republicans’ midterm defeat, while Congress faces a funding deadline and an Nvidia executive faces scrutiny over alleged Chinese intelligence ties.
More than 50,000 displaced by deadly Ethiopia border clashes
More than 50,000 people have been displaced by fighting between Ethiopian regional administrations in the Moyale border area, with thousands fleeing to Kenya facing severe humanitarian challenges.
Israel’s Shin Bet finds no evidence of foreign election meddling: Report
Israel’s Shin Bet has found no evidence of foreign election interference despite claims from security and political leaders, according to reporting based on senior law enforcement officials.
‘I know what it’s like to fight’- France’s most popular sportsman says he’s running for president
French judo legend Teddy Riner, a five-time Olympic gold medallist, announced his candidacy for next year’s presidential election, positioning himself as a unifying centrist figure.
France accelerates minimum wage hike in bid to quell protest
France’s government accelerated a planned minimum wage increase to December 2026, raising it by 1.6 percent as it attempts to address widespread protests over living costs and social unrest.
Meta rolls out automated age checks for teens globally
Meta is rolling out artificial intelligence technology globally this month to automatically detect teenagers who falsely register as adults, placing them in restricted accounts with enhanced protections.
Witnesses recount struggle to save people buried in ‘horrifying’ Gaza landslide
A landslide triggered by heavy rain and high winds in Gaza killed five people, including two children and their mother, with witnesses describing desperate rescue efforts to recover those buried under sand and rubble.
Al Jazeera.net co-founder and cartoonist Shujaat Ali dies aged 54
Shujaat Ali, a pioneering digital cartoonist and co-founder of Al Jazeera’s online division, died at age 54 following a heart attack while returning home from work.
Two security breaches near White House prompt brief lockdown
Two people were detained after separate security breaches near the White House on Monday morning, prompting a brief lockdown of the executive residence and surrounding roads.
Witnesses recount struggle to save people buried in ‘horrifying’ Gaza landslide
A landslide triggered by heavy rain and high winds in Gaza killed five people, including two children and their mother, with witnesses describing desperate rescue efforts to recover those buried under sand and rubble.
Al Jazeera.net co-founder and cartoonist Shujaat Ali dies aged 54
Shujaat Ali, a pioneering digital cartoonist and co-founder of Al Jazeera’s online division, died at age 54 following a heart attack while returning home from work.
Two security breaches near White House prompt brief lockdown
Two people were detained after separate security breaches near the White House on Monday morning, prompting a brief lockdown of the executive residence and surrounding roads.
US agencies unite to combat rogue drone threats nationwide
US federal agencies have launched a coordinated effort to evaluate and deploy counter-drone technologies to address growing aviation and national security threats nationwide.
Israel’s president picks Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government
Israel’s president has tasked Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party and Netanyahu’s chief rival, with forming a government following a deadlocked October election.
After a successful trip to Uruguay, Pope Leo heads to Argentina
Pope Leo XIV concluded his Uruguay visit by celebrating a Catholic feast day and praising women’s role in passing faith to younger generations, before heading to Argentina for the more politically sensitive portion of his South American tour.
Tony Abbott calls Julia Gillard’s famous misogyny speech ‘over the top’ and ‘unjustified’
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard recalled her famous 2012 misogyny speech, while Tony Abbott, her political opponent at the time, described it as over the top and unjustified during an ABC program.
Turkiye pushes electrification top of climate agenda as COP31 set to open
Turkey launches a global electrification pledge at COP31 aimed at increasing electricity to 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035, though climate advocates question whether the proposal adequately addresses fossil fuel dependence.
Smog blankets New Delhi as Diwali firecrackers worsen air quality
Heavy smog enveloped New Delhi following Diwali celebrations as residents set off firecrackers despite government restrictions, pushing air quality to severe levels.
Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina seeks passport in sign of Bangladesh return plan
Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has requested a new passport to facilitate her return from exile in India, indicating plans to surrender to court in December as previously promised.
Trump says his immigration policy ‘too tough’ for voters
President Trump acknowledged his immigration deportation policy may have been too extreme, citing voter dissatisfaction that contributed to Republican losses in midterm elections held last week.
Qatar PM to meet Trump: What’s the latest on US-Iran negotiations?
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed meets with Trump at the White House to discuss US-Iran nuclear negotiations as both nations trade warnings over potential military escalation.
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The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
The Perebyinis family The photograph has become a worldwide symbol of Russia’s brutality toward Ukrainian civilians. Four people lay near an intersection in Irpin, a Kyiv suburb, on Sunday. All were dead or soon would be, from the force of Russian mortars. There had...
Common Problems Faced by PMAY Applicants in India
Initially launched in 2015 to address the problem of homelessness in our country, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY list of benefits is pretty extensive. It includes affordable housing for all urban classes at subsidised home loan interest rates, eco-friendly...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...