November 9, 2025

Rob Jetten Becomes Netherlands’ Youngest Prime Minister At 38

Rob Jetten Becomes Netherlands’ Youngest Prime Minister At 38

November 9, 2025 8:22 pm

Centrist leader Rob Jetten wins by fewer than 30,000 votes over far-right rival Geert Wilders, marking a pivotal moment in Europe’s political landscape.

Rob Jetten, the 38-year-old centrist leader of the Democrats 66 (D66) party, has been officially declared the winner of the Dutch general election, setting him on course to become the youngest prime minister in the country’s history.

The Dutch Electoral Council announced on Friday November 7, 2025, that Jetten secured victory by a narrow margin of 29,668 votes over Geert Wilders, the outspoken anti-Islam politician whose far-right movement had gained traction across Europe in recent years. The …

Cybersecurity Surges as Nigeria’s Fastest-Growing Tech Sector

Cybersecurity Surges as Nigeria’s Fastest-Growing Tech Sector

November 9, 2025 7:36 pm

Amid rising cyber threats and high demand for experts, Nigerian IT professionals are flocking to cybersecurity for career growth and national impact.

Nigeria’s technology sector is witnessing a rapid shift as cybersecurity emerges as the fastest-growing field, attracting young IT professionals from across the country. Once a niche specialization, it has become a crucial component of Nigeria’s expanding digital economy, driven by both opportunity and necessity.

From Lagos to Kano, and in classrooms and online platforms alike, aspiring tech professionals are increasingly announcing, “I am learning cybersecurity.” Industry experts say this surge is fueled by the country’s critical shortage of …

Ajax FC Sack Heitinga After Osimhen Hat-Trick Seals 3-0 Loss

Ajax FC Sack Heitinga After Osimhen Hat-Trick Seals 3-0 Loss

November 9, 2025 7:01 pm

Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick guides Galatasaray to Champions League win, leaving Ajax bottom of the group and prompting coach John Heitinga’s dismissal.

Ajax has dismissed coach John Heitinga following a crushing 3-0 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray, a result defined by Victor Osimhen’s clinical hat-trick. The Nigerian striker’s commanding performance not only secured the win for the Turkish side but also intensified scrutiny on Ajax’s struggling season.

Osimhen scored a perfect hat-trick, including a header and two precise penalty conversions, showcasing his world-class finishing and composure under pressure. His goals left Ajax bottom of their group with zero points and …

Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian In West Bank Raid

Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian In West Bank Raid

November 9, 2025 7:38 am

A 26-year-old Palestinian man was shot and killed by Israeli forces during an overnight raid on the Far’a refugee camp near the town of Tubas in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian officials.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health identified the victim as Abdel Rahman Darawsha, who was struck by live fire when Israeli troops entered the camp late Saturday. The official Wafa news agency reported that Darawsha was rushed by Palestine Red Crescent medics to Tubas Governmental Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Witnesses told local media that Israeli forces surrounded the camp, deployed infantry units at its …

Novak Djokovic Withdraws From ATP Finals After Athens Win

Novak Djokovic Withdraws From ATP Finals After Athens Win

November 9, 2025 7:02 am

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Finals in Turin after winning the Hellenic Championship in a grueling three-hour final against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti, citing a lingering shoulder injury that he says will prevent him from competing at full strength.

Djokovic announced his withdrawal late Saturday, just hours after clinching a 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory over Musetti in Athens, a win that secured his 101st career title and set a new all-time hardcourt record.

“I was really looking forward to competing in Turin and giving my best,” Djokovic wrote on social media. “But after today’s final in Athens, I’m sad …

Ethereum Drops To $3,290 As Whales Accumulate $80 Million ETH

Ethereum Drops To $3,290: Empowers “Whales” With $80 Million

November 9, 2025 2:10 am

Ethereum completes a 20% correction from $4,165, triggering whale accumulation and renewed trading activity amid shifting market sentiment and volatility.

Ethereum’s price fell sharply to around $3,290 on Thursday November 6, 2025, completing a 20% correction from recent highs as large holders — known as “whales” — began accumulating the cryptocurrency amid a surge in trading activity.

The decline follows a projected technical correction outlined by analysts who predicted a drop from $4,165 to the $3,300 range, based on repeating historical patterns. Data from CoinGecko shows Ethereum trading at $3,290.95, marking a 4.8% loss over 24 hours and an 11.2% …

Ahmed al-Sharaa Washington Visit Marks Historic U.S.–Syria Reset

Ahmed Al-Sharaa Washington Visit Marks Historic U.S.–Syria Reset

November 9, 2025 2:05 am

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Washington on Saturday for his first official visit to the United States, just two days after Washington formally removed him from its list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists, a move signaling a historic thaw in relations between the former foes.

The trip marks the highest-level contact between Damascus and Washington in nearly two decades. Al-Sharaa, a former Islamist militant whose forces ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last year, is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.

Analysts say the visit reflects Washington’s cautious embrace of Syria’s new leadership …

100,000 Philippines Evacuated As Typhoon Fung-wong Nears

100,000 Philippines Evacuated As Typhoon Fung-wong Nears

November 9, 2025 1:07 am

More than 100,000 residents across eastern and northern Philippines have been evacuated as Super Typhoon Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, intensified on Sunday, bringing the threat of torrential rains, destructive winds, and life-threatening storm surges to Luzon and nearby regions.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Fung-wong had strengthened into a super typhoon on Sunday morning, packing sustained winds of 185 km/h (115 mph) and gusts reaching 230 km/h (143 mph). The storm is expected to make landfall in Aurora province, central Luzon, on Sunday night at the earliest.

Authorities raised Signal No. 5, the …

US: ICE Arrests 34 Illegal Immigrant Truck Drivers In Oklahoma

US: ICE Arrests 34 Illegal Immigrant Truck Drivers In Oklahoma

November 9, 2025 12:57 am

US Authorities have arrested 70 undocumented immigrants, including 34 truck drivers, in Oklahoma amid growing crackdown on illegal commercial drivers.

Federal Immigration Authorities have arrested 70 undocumented immigrants in Oklahoma, including 34 operating semi-trucks or commercial vehicles, during a two-day enforcement sweep carried out between October 28 and 29, 2025.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said the arrests were part of Operation Guardian, a multi-agency initiative launched earlier this year to remove illegal immigrants driving commercial vehicles without proper authorization. The operation was conducted in partnership with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

According to ICE, 26 of the arrested truck drivers

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U.S. Shutdown Flight Cancellations Disrupt Air Travel

November 9, 2025 12:44 am

More than 1,400 flights across the United States were canceled on Saturday and nearly 6,000 more delayed as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered airlines to scale back traffic amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, now in its 39th day — the longest in U.S. history.

The FAA this week announced it would reduce air traffic capacity by up to 10% at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports to maintain safety standards as air traffic controllers, who are working without pay, report exhaustion and increased stress.

The agency said the reductions would be implemented gradually, beginning with a 4% cut …

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