Duterte rival Leila de Lima got bail after six years in jail. International pressure has mounted for her release. Amnesty International reports around 7,000 suspected drug dealers. Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s prominent critic, ex-senator Leila de Lima, secured bail on Monday after nearly seven years in detention on charges linked to Duterte’s controversial drug … Read more
Suella Braverman was fired as UK Home Secretary. Braverman faced criticism after she authored a newspaper article. Her actions were undermining public trust in the police and their operational independence. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has dismissed the Home Secretary Suella Braverman as part of his cabinet reshuffle announced on Monday. Braverman faced criticism after … Read more
Joe Biden to push China to resume military ties with US. Biden is set to meet with Xi Jinping during the summit in San Francisco. Biden is determined to address military ties during his meeting with Xi. U.S. President Joe Biden aims to restore military-to-military connections with China, according to White House national security adviser … Read more
Three Indian towns rank in the world’s most polluted after Diwali. New Delhi recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 420. An AQI reading of 400-500 is detrimental to the health. Two Indian cities joined New Delhi in ranking among the world’s top 10 for pollution, marked by a heavy presence of smoke in the … Read more
Tim Scott leaves 2024 presidential run as Donald Trump leads initial polls. Scott criticized Biden’s response to the Hamas attacks on October 7. This remark drew criticism for downplaying the severity of slavery. Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has withdrawn from the U.S. presidential race, acknowledging that Donald Trump maintains a lead in … Read more
Protesters at APEC San Francisco engage in plenty of political topics. Demonstrators called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The participants advocated for economic and environmental change. An animated crowd gathered to protest a meeting of cross-Pacific political leaders, addressing a diverse array of issues on a sunlit Sunday in San Francisco. Notably, demonstrators … Read more
Five US soldiers died in a combat air crash in the eastern Mediterranean. The incident occurred amid increased US operations in the region. The statement did not specify the crash location. Five US service members lost their lives in a helicopter crash in the eastern Mediterranean during a routine training exercise, involving refuelling. The incident … Read more
French march over antisemitism agitated far right and far left. This reversal symbolizes a significant transformation in French politics. Marine Le Pen’s National Rally is successfully integrating into the mainstream. French politics maintained a clear distinction between the far right and far left, with the former being considered beyond acceptable boundaries for decades. However, a … Read more
Man denied cutting down 300-year-old Komfo Anokye kola tree in Ghana. The ancient tree was a popular tourist attraction. The black and white seeds of the kola tree were believed to possess healing powers. A man has faced court proceedings after the destruction of a celebrated 300-year-old kola tree in the town of Feyiase in … Read more
UN issues “once-in-a-century event” warning amid Somalia floods. The UN has allocated $25 million in aid for the affected regions. The heavy rains are expected to potentially destroy 1.5m hectares of farmland. The United Nations has issued a warning that over 1.6 million people in Somalia could face the impact of unusually heavy seasonal rains, … Read more
Erin Andrews searching for ‘another miracle.’ She acknowledged the need to navigate through the busy NFL season. Andrews emphasized the special bond they share. Fox Sports reporter Erin Andrews is contemplating expanding her family with her husband Jarret Stoll, expressing a desire for a sibling for their four-month-old son Mack. Andrews, who welcomed Mack via … Read more
EU’s 20 billion euro offer for Ukraine military aid faces resistance. Hungary has been withholding 500 million euros in payouts from the Peace Facility. EU military aid is to be coordinated with security packages negotiated individually. The European Union’s plan to allocate up to 20 billion euros ($21.4 billion) for military aid to Ukraine is … Read more
US House Republicans aim to shutdown-averting measure amid credit alert. House Speaker Mike Johnson has been in talks about various CR options. Hardline conservatives are pushing for a measure with spending cuts. House of Representatives Republicans in the U.S. are planning to unveil a stopgap measure to prevent a partial government shutdown on Saturday. This … Read more
The Icelandic Met Office recorded approximately 1,400 earthquakes. Blue Lagoon announced its closure until 7 am on November 16 due to safety precautions. Grindavik has evacuation plans in place in case of an eruption. Iceland declared a state of emergency on Friday following a series of powerful earthquakes on the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, raising the … Read more
Two far-right terror suspects are being held in Belgium. The arrests followed raids in Diepenbeek and Ostend. The suspects are believed to have been active on encrypted extreme-right platforms. Belgium’s anti-terrorism police have apprehended two individuals suspected of belonging to a far-right group and planning bomb attacks, as well as inciting violence. The arrests followed … Read more
Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet next week. The encounter on November 15 will cover a range of topics. The summit is seen as an opportunity to manage tensions. US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet next week in the San Francisco Bay area, marking only … Read more
FBI takes NYC mayor Eric Adams’s phones in fundraising probe. Eric Adams promptly complied with the FBI’s request to surrender the devices. The FBI seized laptops, iPhones, and a folder labeled “Eric Adams.” The FBI has seized electronic devices, believed to be two iPhones and an iPad, from New York City Mayor Eric Adams in … Read more
Iceland issues emergency over Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption fears. The Icelandic Met Office is monitoring increased seismic activity. The Civil Protection Agency ordered the evacuation of Grindavík. Iceland has declared a state of emergency due to concerns about a potential volcanic eruption, prompting the evacuation of thousands in the town of Grindavík. The Icelandic Met Office … Read more
