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Fresh concerns raised over Gaza doctor held by Israel for 23 months without charge
An independent medical review raises serious health concerns about a Gaza doctor detained without charges for nearly 23 months, citing dangerous weight loss and potential life-threatening conditions.
Ukraine captures first Indonesian prisoner of war amid surge in Russian recruitment
Ukraine reports capturing its first Indonesian prisoner of war as recruitment from Indonesia surges to 283 individuals in nine months, compared to 10 over the previous three years.
Chinese university buys Nvidia AI H200 chips despite US ban, records show
A Chinese military-affiliated university on the US export blacklist purchased Nvidia’s advanced H200 AI chips last month through a domestic supplier, according to procurement records reviewed by Reuters.
Iran denies talks with US, says Hormuz will stay shut until demands are met
Iran’s security chief states Tehran awaits a US response to seven peace conditions and denies holding negotiations, insisting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until demands are met.
US embassy refutes Houthis’ Yemen blockade claims, highlights siege on Taiz
The US Embassy refutes Houthi claims of a Saudi-led blockade on Yemen, citing data showing 272 commercial vessels successfully delivered cargo to Houthi-controlled ports between January and September 2026.
What Trump meant when he said the U.S. is cutting aid to Israel
President Trump announced cutting $4 billion in U.S. aid to Israel, but defense experts say the funding is shifting from State Department to Pentagon oversight rather than disappearing entirely.
Father, child among eight Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians in Gaza, including a father and 13-year-old son, marking the latest fatalities amid ongoing violence following last year’s ceasefire.
Poland gunman fascinated by Norway’s neo-Nazi mass killer Breivik
A 24-year-old gunman killed six people in Krakow on November 7. Polish authorities said he visited websites about a Norwegian neo-Nazi mass killer and possessed extremist materials.
Iran backs nuclear treaty even as hardliners raise prospect of bomb
Iran affirms its commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty amid ongoing tensions, though hardliners increasingly push for nuclear weapons development following attacks on facilities.
Moscow summit tests Russia’s waning grip on former Soviet allies
A Moscow security summit will highlight tensions within Russia’s post-Soviet military alliance, with Armenia having frozen its participation since 2024 and questioning its continued membership in the bloc.
Firms tied to West Bank settlements win $15m UK deals despite sanctions
The UK awarded £10.7 million in public contracts to firms linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, despite recent government pledges to sanction such companies, an investigation reveals.
Palestine Weekly: West Bank on fire – and Gaza’s tents under water
A major storm flooded approximately 70,000 tents in Gaza, killing at least five people and causing $3 million in damage, as Israel restricts humanitarian aid and shelter supplies entering the territory.
US moves aircraft from second UK base over ‘threat from Iran’
The US military relocated aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in England to Germany and other locations following reported Iranian threat intelligence, marking the second UK airbase affected by security concerns.
Three workers die at Tata’s iPhone parts plant in India’s Tamil Nadu
Three contract workers died at a Tata Electronics iPhone parts plant in Tamil Nadu, India, after inhaling gas while inspecting a treatment tank on Monday.
Monday briefing: Can we change the system that protects men like Russell Brand?
Russell Brand was sentenced following his conviction on rape and sexual assault charges. The trial highlighted systemic barriers in prosecuting sexual abuse cases and the protective systems surrounding powerful perpetrators.
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.
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