World News

Israel parliament passes first reading of death penalty for ‘terrorism’ law

Israel’s Knesset passed the first reading of a bill introducing the death penalty for terrorism, with a vote of 39 to 16. Proposed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, the bill targets individuals who kill Israelis out of racist motives and intend to harm the State of Israel and the Jewish people. Critics argue the law would primarily affect Palestinians, rather than Jewish extremists … Continue reading Israel parliament passes first reading of death penalty for ‘terrorism’ law

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Space

China’s stranded astronauts ‘in good condition’ after space debris delays planned return

The Shenzhou-20 crew stranded at China’s Tiangong space station is reported to be in good condition, working and living normally, China’s Manned Space Engineering Office said Tuesday. Their scheduled Nov. 5 return to Earth was delayed after the spacecraft was believed to have been struck by a small piece of space debris. The return has been postponed to an unspecified date, with the mission team … Continue reading China’s stranded astronauts ‘in good condition’ after space debris delays planned return

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World News

Thieves steal ancient Roman-era statues from Syria’s national museum

Thieves broke into Syria’s National Museum in Damascus, stealing several ancient Roman-era statues, officials confirmed Tuesday. The museum, which houses priceless antiquities and had recently reopened after Syria’s civil war and the fall of the Assad regime, was temporarily closed following the heist. Authorities reported that six marble statues were taken from the classical department, and investigations are underway, with museum guards and other individuals … Continue reading Thieves steal ancient Roman-era statues from Syria’s national museum

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Politics

Trump holds first-ever White House meeting with Syrian leader

President Donald Trump met Monday at the White House with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, marking the first visit by a Syrian leader to Washington. The meeting focused on Syria joining the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS, reopening the Syrian embassy in Washington, and expanding economic cooperation, including potential American investment and plans to lift Caesar Act sanctions. Al-Sharaa and Trump also discussed integrating the Kurdish Syrian … Continue reading Trump holds first-ever White House meeting with Syrian leader

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Politics

Iraqis vote in parliamentary election marked by tight security

Iraq held a parliamentary election on Tuesday under tight security, with 8,703 polling stations open nationwide, though turnout was low in the early hours. Only 21.4 million of 32 million eligible voters registered, down from 24 million in 2021, and the influential Sadrist Movement boycotted the vote, keeping many supporters home, particularly in Sadr City. Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani, running for a second term, … Continue reading Iraqis vote in parliamentary election marked by tight security

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World News

Panic at sea as cruise ship catamaran sinks leaving tourists floating for their lives

Over 50 passengers were rescued after a catamaran sank off the coast of the Dominican Republic while ferrying tourists from the cruise ship Mein Schiff 1. The vessel, named Boca de Yuma I, unexpectedly took on water during a shore excursion and fully submerged, prompting a rapid rescue by the Dominican navy. All passengers were reported safe, with no injuries, and have since returned to … Continue reading Panic at sea as cruise ship catamaran sinks leaving tourists floating for their lives

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World News

US aircraft carrier moves into Latin America region, officials say

The Gerald Ford aircraft carrier strike group has entered the Latin America region, escalating U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, according to two U.S. officials. Ordered by President Donald Trump last month, the deployment adds to existing forces in the area, which include eight warships, a nuclear submarine, and F-35 aircraft. Officials did not specify the carrier’s exact location but confirmed it is within the … Continue reading US aircraft carrier moves into Latin America region, officials say

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Politics

Colombia President Petro floats union with Venezuela amid pentagon military buildup

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has repeatedly floated the idea of recreating Gran Colombia, the early 19th-century republic that included present-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama, as a response to U.S. military actions targeting drug traffickers in the Caribbean and Pacific. Speaking in Santa Marta, Petro suggested that a regional union, akin to the European Union, with a common parliament and shared leadership, could help Latin … Continue reading Colombia President Petro floats union with Venezuela amid pentagon military buildup

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Archaeology

Archaeologists ‘find’ Noah’s Ark with ground-breaking radar discovery

Archaeologists using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) claim to have found evidence that may be remnants of Noah’s Ark at the Durupinar Formation near Mount Ararat in Turkey. The scans revealed a hall-like shape, angular structures, and a central 13-foot passage, with indications of three underground layers, aligning with the Biblical description of the ark’s decks. Soil tests conducted by the team detected higher organic content and … Continue reading Archaeologists ‘find’ Noah’s Ark with ground-breaking radar discovery

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World News

A suicide bomber targets an Islamabad court, killing 12 people

A suicide bomber attacked outside a district court in Islamabad on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring 27 when explosives detonated near a police vehicle during a busy court session. Witnesses described chaotic scenes, with the blast heard for miles. The attack was claimed by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban, which has carried out smaller attacks in recent years. Authorities said the … Continue reading A suicide bomber targets an Islamabad court, killing 12 people

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India rattled after car explosion in Delhi kills at least 8 people

At least eight people were killed and 20 injured Monday night after a car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, a popular tourist area. Authorities say a slow-moving vehicle exploded at a traffic light, igniting nearby cars and rickshaws and causing a massive fire. Police have opened a case under anti-terrorism laws but have not yet identified the cause or any suspects, saying it is “too … Continue reading India rattled after car explosion in Delhi kills at least 8 people

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Politics

Schumer faces mounting Dem calls to resign as leader

A growing number of House Democrats and progressive groups are demanding that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer step down after several Senate Democrats broke ranks to vote for the bipartisan deal reopening the government. Critics argue that Schumer has failed to unite his caucus and is out of touch with the party’s base, with lawmakers such as Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Seth Moulton, Ro Khanna, and … Continue reading Schumer faces mounting Dem calls to resign as leader

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Space

3I/ATLAS Shows Evidence Of “Galactic Cosmic Ray” Processing

Astronomers studying interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS have found evidence that its surface has been altered by galactic cosmic ray (GCR) processing, suggesting the comet’s outer layers are not pristine material from another star system. Detected in July 2025, 3I/ATLAS is the third confirmed interstellar object, and its unusually high carbon dioxide–to–water ratio (CO₂/H₂O ≈ 7.6) puzzled researchers. After testing various formation and chemical scenarios, scientists concluded … Continue reading 3I/ATLAS Shows Evidence Of “Galactic Cosmic Ray” Processing

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Politics

Senate ends 41-day government shutdown stalemate, sends bipartisan deal to House

The Senate ended its 41-day government shutdown stalemate late Monday night by advancing a bipartisan funding package to reopen the government. Eight Senate Democrats broke with their party to join Republicans, providing the crucial votes to send the bill—a continuing resolution paired with three spending measures—to the House. The deal includes back pay and protections for furloughed federal workers, as well as a promise to … Continue reading Senate ends 41-day government shutdown stalemate, sends bipartisan deal to House

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U.S. News

19 taken to the hospital after bus overturns on a California highway

Nineteen people were hospitalized Sunday night after a bus overturned near Running Springs, California, about 70 miles east of Los Angeles. Of the 36 passengers aboard, which included adults and teenagers, most sustained minor injuries, while three were seriously hurt. The San Bernardino County Fire Department and California Highway Patrol responded to the incident, the AP has reported. Authorities closed the highway in both directions … Continue reading 19 taken to the hospital after bus overturns on a California highway

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Space

Tiny laser could transform medicine and quantum science

Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed a compact short-pulse laser achieving up to 80% efficiency—more than twice that of many current systems—by using a multipass design that reuses light within a small crystal. The palm-sized device delivers ultrashort light pulses lasting billionths to quadrillionths of a second, enabling high-precision energy delivery for applications in medicine, manufacturing, analytics, and quantum science. Traditional high-efficiency short-pulse … Continue reading Tiny laser could transform medicine and quantum science

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Space

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida’s Space Coast

SpaceX launched 29 more Starlink satellites early on Nov. 9 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The first stage successfully landed on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic, marking its 28th flight—just shy of the record 31 missions for a single booster. The upper stage carried the satellites to low Earth orbit, where they are set to … Continue reading SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida’s Space Coast

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Business

Trump eyes 50-year mortgage in ‘game-changing’ move for home buyers

The Trump administration is exploring a 50-year mortgage as a potential solution to high housing costs, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte announced. The longer-term loan would significantly reduce monthly payments compared to the standard 30-year mortgage, though payments would extend two decades longer. The proposal targets affordability for first-time buyers, who are now averaging 40 years old, while low home turnover and soaring … Continue reading Trump eyes 50-year mortgage in ‘game-changing’ move for home buyers

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U.S. News

ByHeart baby formula recalled amid 10-state outbreak of infant botulism

ByHeart is recalling two lots of its organic powdered infant formula after federal officials linked it to a 10-state outbreak of infant botulism, which has hospitalized 13 children since August. The recalled lots carry Dec. 1 “use by” dates (206VABP/251261P2 and 206VABP/251131P2), and parents are urged to discard any remaining product. Cases have been reported in Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode … Continue reading ByHeart baby formula recalled amid 10-state outbreak of infant botulism

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Business

Visa, Mastercard reach revised swipe-fee settlement with merchants

Visa and Mastercard announced a revised settlement with merchants over accusations of overcharging for credit card acceptance, following a judge’s rejection of a previous $30 billion deal. The 20-year litigation alleged that the card networks and banks conspired to violate U.S. antitrust laws through “swipe fees” for processing transactions. Under the new accord, Visa and Mastercard would lower swipe fees by 0.1 percentage points for … Continue reading Visa, Mastercard reach revised swipe-fee settlement with merchants

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U.S. News

Arctic blast to bring frigid temperatures to most of the U.S.

An Arctic blast is set to bring record cold and wintry conditions to much of the U.S., affecting two-thirds of the nation from Monday. The cold air, breaking off from Canada’s polar vortex, puts over 84 million people under alerts for freezing temperatures, winter weather, and snow in cities from New York to Dallas and Florida. Snowfall of 12–18 inches is possible in parts of … Continue reading Arctic blast to bring frigid temperatures to most of the U.S.

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Politics

Syria’s president caps unlikely rise with Trump meeting

Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as jihadist leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, will make history as the first Syrian president to visit the White House, meeting President Donald Trump on Monday. Over the past year, al-Sharaa has worked to transform his global image and address domestic divisions in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Trump praised al-Sharaa’s leadership and noted progress in Syria, while U.S. … Continue reading Syria’s president caps unlikely rise with Trump meeting

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Politics

Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, Sidney Powell, others involved in 2020 election interference saga

President Donald Trump has issued “full, complete and unconditional” pardons to multiple allies accused of trying to overturn the 2020 election, U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin announced. The pardons cover dozens of individuals, including Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and Sidney Powell, for actions related to advocating, organizing, or participating in disputed slates of presidential electors and efforts to challenge the election results. Trump’s proclamation states … Continue reading Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, Sidney Powell, others involved in 2020 election interference saga

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U.S. News

Hegseth says six people killed in two new US attacks on alleged drug boats

U.S. forces carried out two more strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats off South America, killing six people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. The strikes, ordered by President Trump, targeted vessels in international waters linked to “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” with three people aboard each boat. Hegseth claimed the vessels carried narcotics along known trafficking routes, though Washington has not publicly provided evidence that the targets … Continue reading Hegseth says six people killed in two new US attacks on alleged drug boats

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South Korea special prosecutor indicts former President Yoon on charges of aiding an enemy state

South Korea’s special prosecutor has indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on additional charges of abusing power and aiding an enemy state over his short-lived martial law declaration last year. Prosecutors allege Yoon, along with former defense minister Kim Yong-hyun and ex-military intelligence chief Yeo In-hyung, planned to provoke North Korea—potentially using drones or “surgical strikes”—to justify imposing martial law. Yoon, removed from office by … Continue reading South Korea special prosecutor indicts former President Yoon on charges of aiding an enemy state

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