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11 Nov 2026

Current EventsClimate ChangeCOP31

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‘Everything and everyone we love is at stake’: Thunberg slams COP31 talks
Climate activist urges world leaders to put people and planet before profit as she arrives at UN climate talks.
1. 1. COP31 runs in Antalya until November 20.
1. 2. COP31 co-hosts Turkiye and Australia are promoting renewable energy and rooftop solar installations, but both still rely heavily on fossil fuels, especially coal, to generate electricity.
1. 3. Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has condemned the United Nations climate talks as hypocritical and urged world leaders to put people and planet ahead of profits and power.

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11 Nov 2026

Current Events

Iran war live: Hegseth survives impeachment bid; Iran denies US talks

Despite bipartisan opposition to the war, a bid to impeach Hegseth fails as Iran denies talks with US.

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10 Nov 2026

PoliticsDiplomacyUkraine War

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European diplomats press Rubio for a role in Russia-Ukraine talks
G7 foreign ministers are meeting in Paris ahead of the US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi.
1. 1. European foreign ministers have told United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Europe must have a say in any deal to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, as US-mediated peace talks get under way in Abu Dhabi.
1. 2. “Europe belongs at this table. There can be no solution without Europe – only with Europe,” he added.
1. 3. “No one has the right to decide our fate behind our backs,” Sybiha said before departing for the meeting.

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10 Nov 2026

Current EventsMiddle East ConflictEnergy Infrastructure

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Saudi Arabia downs missiles fired at Riyadh after Houthi attack on pipeline
Saudi forces intercept two missiles fired towards Riyadh, hours after reporting damage to key East-West pipeline.
1. 1. The Saudi Arabia-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis has announced it intercepted two missiles fired towards the kingdom’s capital, Riyadh, and another aimed at its southern region.
1. 2. On Monday, the East-West oil pipeline in the Medina region was attacked again.
1. 3. The pipeline is a vital route for Saudi oil exports due to Tehran’s restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Israel war against Iran.

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10 Nov 2026

Current EventsLocal GovernanceUrban Planning

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Harare demolitions leave families homeless after years of building
Residents who say they legally bought land have seen their homes demolished.
1. 1. Municipal bulldozers demolished residential structures in Harare's St Martins Extension suburb.
1. 2. City council records list more than 5,000 houses in Harare facing demolition under 37 High Court orders.
1. 3. A legal dispute exists over whether Harare demolitions complied with previous High Court orders protecting allocated stands.

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10 Nov 2026

Current EventsPaul BiyaCameroon Elections

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Cameroon sets date for twice-delayed legislative and local elections
President Paul Biya, the world's oldest leader, sets February 7 for Cameroon's delayed legislative and local polls.
1. 1. Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has announced that legislative and local elections will be held in the country on February 7 next year.
1. 2. Biya’s government has already postponed Cameroon’s legislative and local elections twice, forcing the extension of lawmakers’ terms to December 20 and those of municipal councillors to February 28, 2027.
1. 3. A constitutional reform reintroduced the post in April, and its holder would be expected to succeed Biya in the event of his death.

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10 Nov 2026

Current EventsHuman TraffickingJudicial System

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Verdict delayed in Honduras sex-trafficking case linked to disappearance
Angie Pena's disappearance in 2022 exposed what prosecutors called a sex-trafficking network and state corruption.
1. 1. A court in Honduras has delayed a verdict in a sex-trafficking case linked to the 2022 disappearance of Angie Pena, a case that has raised concerns about impunity in transnational crimes.
1. 2. Four men, including two US citizens, are on trial for crimes related to Pena’s disappearance four years ago.
1. 3. Dereck McNeil, a key protected witness, was killed in August, spurring further concerns about the case.

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9 Nov 2026

BusinessSemiconductorsUS Politics

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Asian stock markets climb after earlier tech rout
Markets rebound after tech rout triggered by Democrats' sweeping victory in US midterm elections.
1. 1. Asian stock markets rebounded on Monday following a steep technology sell-off triggered by US midterm election outcomes.
1. 2. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 rose 3.45 percent alongside gains in Taipei, Seoul, and Hong Kong.
1. 3. Nvidia's board opened an independent inquiry into CEO Jensen Huang regarding a personal relationship while expressing confidence in security protocols.

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9 Nov 2026

Current EventsInfrastructureEnergy Security

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Moldova launches new power line to Romania to cut reliance on Russia
Moldovan President Maia Sandu says 'two more power lines to Romania are on the way'.
1. 1. Moldovan leadership reported that two additional transmission lines connecting to Romania are currently planned as part of a diversification strategy.
1. 2. Moldova officially inaugurated a high-voltage power line connecting Vulcanesti to Chisinau, directly linking the national grid to Romania and the broader European electricity market.
1. 3. The infrastructure launch arrived alongside ongoing domestic energy pressures, following parliament's extension of an emergency declaration due to gas shortages.

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9 Nov 2026

Current EventsEnergy SectorInfrastructure Attack

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Drone attack suspends production at Iraq’s Khor Mor gasfield
The strike leaves more than 70 percent of northern Iraq's Kurdish region without power.
1. 1. A drone attack on the Khor Mor gasfield in northern Iraq caused a major fire and cut electricity across northern Kurdish provinces.
1. 2. The strike removed between 2,500 and 2,800 megawatts from the grid, affecting more than 70 percent of regional power generation.
1. 3. Authorities reported no initial casualties and launched a joint federal and regional investigative committee to probe the incident.

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9 Nov 2026

PoliticsU.S. PoliticsImpeachment

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Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment as Democrats vow probes of Trump allies
Democratic lawmakers are mapping out their post-midterm agenda with pledges to lead committee investigations into Trump.
1. 1. Representative Robert Garcia announced a bid to lead the House Oversight Committee.
1. 2. United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has thrown his support behind impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as the Democratic Party prepares to use its incoming congressional majorities to probe President Donald Trump’s administration.
1. 3. Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday, Attorney General Todd Blanche said there could be investigations into Democratic lawmakers over their “threatening” rhetoric.

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9 Nov 2026

Current EventsDrone StrikeKurdistan

Iran war live: Trump says ‘Iron Gate’ in effect; drone hits Iraq gasfield

More than 70 percent of northern Iraq's Kurdish region is without power after a drone struck the Khor Mor gas facility.

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8 Nov 2026

Current EventsColombiaArmed Conflict

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Drone attack on Colombian army base kills three soldiers and wounds 16
Colombian President de la Espriella says those behind the attack in Santa Rosa del Sur will have ‘nowhere to hide’.
1. 1. A drone attack on an army installation in northern Colombia resulted in three military fatalities and at least 16 injuries.
1. 2. President Abelardo de la Espriella vowed to pursue the perpetrators while defending his administration's confrontational military approach.
1. 3. Rural conflict has accelerated following the suspension of peace negotiations, with explosive attacks rising nine percent according to monitor data.

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8 Nov 2026

Current EventsNatural DisastersJapan

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Earthquake hits central Japan, injuring more than 20 people
The magnitude 5.7 quake hit Shizuoka prefecture, and authorities warn of possible strong aftershocks in coming days.
1. 1. A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck western Shizuoka Prefecture at a depth of about 40km at 1:04am on Sunday.
1. 2. More than 20 people sustained injuries across Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures during the earthquake.
1. 3. The meteorological agency warned people to be ready for possible strong quakes in the coming week, especially the next two to three days.

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8 Nov 2026

PoliticsUS PoliticsWhite House

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Trump asks UFC chief Dana White to be White House press secretary
Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO says he will meet with the US president on Monday to discuss the offer.
1. 1. Donald Trump publicly suggested six current and former UFC fighters serve as assistants to Dana White.
1. 2. The White House press secretary position became vacant after Katie Zacharia stepped down after five days.
1. 3. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief executive Dana White has said he will meet with Donald Trump after the US president offered him the job of White House press secretary.

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8 Nov 2026

Current EventsMaritime RescueCanary Islands

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Canary Islands’ El Hierro declares emergency amid migrant, refugee influx
El Hierro asks Spanish government for help after more than 3,300 people arrived on boats since start of November.
1. 1. El Hierro authorities declared an emergency and requested assistance from Madrid after a sharp increase in boat arrivals.
1. 2. More than 3,300 migrants arrived on El Hierro across approximately 30 boats during the first week of November 2026.
1. 3. Increased coastal surveillance off northwest Africa shifted migrant departures further south, lengthening sea crossings.

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8 Nov 2026

Current Events

Iran war live: Blasts heard in Qeshm; US moves to block land supply routes

Iranian state media report blasts in Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz and the cities of Jask, Sirik and Bandar Abbas.

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7 Nov 2026

Current EventsStrait of HormuzUS Military

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Trump confirms new US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island
The US president also claims 'a lot of progress' in Washington's negotiations with Tehran.
1. 1. Donald Trump acknowledged US military strikes against Iranian air defense targets on Qeshm Island, describing them as minor operations.
1. 2. Iranian military sources reported two missile strikes in Suza and claimed the shootdown of an American MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island.
1. 3. US Central Command offered a $20 million reward for intelligence regarding Iranian nuclear infrastructure, while Qatar disputed reports that diplomatic talks had ceased.

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7 Nov 2026

PoliticsTech RegulationMidterm Elections

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How the US midterm elections reflected resistance to data centres
Voters rejected data centre development in all but one of the 41 measures addressing the issue in Tuesday's midterms.
1. 1. Voters across the United States weighed in on 41 local ballot measures related to data center development during the midterm elections.
1. 2. Voters rejected data center development proposals in 40 of 41 midterm ballot measures across the country.
1. 3. Democratic control of both congressional chambers is anticipated to bring heightened regulatory scrutiny to artificial intelligence.

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7 Nov 2026

Current EventsPublic HealthMeasles Outbreak

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CDC reports more than 5,000 measles cases, highest number in 35 years
Children and teenagers make up almost 60 percent of confirmed cases.
1. 1. The United States recorded 5,182 confirmed measles cases in 2026, the highest total since 1991.
1. 2. US kindergarten vaccination coverage dropped from 95.2 percent in 2019-2020 to 92.4 percent in 2025-2026.
1. 3. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr disputed the federal standard for classifying measles deaths.

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7 Nov 2026

PoliticsImpeachmentParaguay

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Paraguay’s Santiago Pena under arrest, new president Pedro Alliana sworn in
The sudden leadership change comes as Paraguay reels from the collapse of the Ueno Bank, a popular lender.
1. 1. Pedro Alliana was inaugurated as president of Paraguay following Santiago Pena's impeachment over a banking crisis.
1. 2. Paraguayan prosecutors placed former president Santiago Pena under house arrest for alleged breach of trust.
1. 3. Paraguay's central bank seized Ueno Bank after determining the institution breached legal solvency standards.

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7 Nov 2026

Current EventsDiplomacyMiddle East

Iran war live: Qatar says US, Iran should not wait to reach a peace deal

Qatar's prime minister urges the US and Iran not to wait for a 'perfect moment' to reach a deal to end the war.

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6 Nov 2026

Current EventsDiplomacyGeopolitics

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Iran’s security chief meets Putin, delivers message from Khamenei
Putin meets Iran's top security official to discuss regional security and receives a letter from Mojtaba Khamenei.
1. 1. Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei in Moscow to discuss regional security.
1. 2. Mohsen Rezaei delivered a letter from Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
1. 3. Iran demands Washington meet seven conditions before opening the Strait of Hormuz or resuming talks.

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6 Nov 2026

PoliticsCalifornia PoliticsCapital Punishment

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California governor commutes sentences of more than 500 people on death row
Gavin Newsom cites state values and flaws in the legal system as he grants largest mass clemency in US history.
1. 1. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the commutation of all 548 death row sentences in the state.
1. 2. State law requires the California Supreme Court to review about two-thirds of the commutations before finalization.
1. 3. The California commutations will reduce the nationwide death row population by nearly 30 percent.

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6 Nov 2026

PoliticsMiddle East SecurityMecca Joint Defence Agreement

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Turkiye’s parliament ratifies Mecca defence agreement
Parliament's approval lays the groundwork for further Turkish involvement in Saudi Arabia's conflict with the Houthis.
1. 1. Turkiye ratified a tripartite defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan incorporating a collective defense clause.
1. 2. The Turkish parliament passed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with 279 votes in favor and 119 against.
1. 3. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement binds member states for a minimum 10-year period before withdrawal is permitted.

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6 Nov 2026

PoliticsDiplomacyRussia-Ukraine War

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Trump met Russian envoy after he appeared with Melania Trump and Ukrainians
Trump again said a major Russia-Ukraine deal is 'very close', but gave no specifics.
1. 1. Donald Trump met with Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev at the White House and stated that an agreement to end the war may be close.
1. 2. First Lady Melania Trump hosted a diplomatic gathering with Russian and Ukrainian officials following a humanitarian truce she helped broker in Oleshky.
1. 3. Trump stated that any resulting accord would be extensive and could involve all of Europe, though he declined to share specific details.

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6 Nov 2026

Current Events

Iran war live: Trump warns US may have to ‘destroy’ rest of Iran

Trump says the US may have to 'destroy' the rest of Iran, adding that people will 'know soon enough'.

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5 Nov 2026

PoliticsDiplomacyDefence Cooperation

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Syria, Saudi Arabia sign defence cooperation deal, agree $403m in loans
Defence cooperation deal signed as Syria's President al-Sharaa visits Riyadh for the second time in less than a month.
1. 1. Syria and Saudi Arabia signed a bilateral defence cooperation agreement alongside 403 million dollars in Saudi development loans.
1. 2. The Saudi Fund for Development committed 403 million dollars in concessional loans across six agreements with Syria.
1. 3. Syria is evaluating potential accession to a mutual defence pact encompassing Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan.

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5 Nov 2026

Current EventsHaiti CrisisMilitary Intervention

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El Salvador’s Bukele touts military intervention in Haiti
Haitian police have found a vehicle used by four missing Salvadoran technicians as Salvadoran troops deploy to Haiti.
1. 1. El Salvador deployed over 2,000 troops and military hardware to Haiti following the disappearance of four technicians on October 18.
1. 2. Only about 200 of the Salvadoran troops in Haiti fall under the jurisdiction of the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force.
1. 3. Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council postponed the first round of national elections to July 18, 2027.

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5 Nov 2026

PoliticsElectionsUS Politics

Key takeaways

Election deniers lose races for governor in key US swing states
State leaders can hold significant sway over election administration, with implications for the 2028 presidential race.
1. 1. Republican gubernatorial candidates in Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin lost their midterm elections.
1. 2. Governor Brian Kemp announced he will not convene a special legislative session to redraw Georgia congressional districts.
1. 3. In January 2021, Biggs and Tiffany voted to overturn the 2020 results as members of the US House of Representatives.

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