November 17, 2025

REUTERS/UN Resolution On Gaza Plan Authorizes International Force

UN Resolution On Gaza Plan Authorizes International Force

November 17, 2025 11:53 pm

The UN Security Council on Monday approved a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the war in Gaza and establishing an international stabilization force to help secure and rebuild the territory.

The measure, adopted after weeks of negotiations, is widely viewed as a critical step toward implementing the first phase of Trump’s 20-point framework, a ceasefire and hostage-release deal that Israel and Hamas accepted last month. Council support is expected to reassure governments weighing whether to contribute troops or resources to Gaza’s transitional administration.

The resolution authorizes member states to participate in the Trump-chaired Board of …

UK Warns Of Visa Bans In Major Asylum System Shake-Up

UK Warns Of Visa Bans In Major Asylum System Shake-Up

November 17, 2025 12:09 pm

The UK government has issued a stark warning to three African nations, threatening visa bans unless they agree to take back their citizens who entered Britain irregularly. The announcement came on Monday as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood prepared to unveil what officials describe as the most extensive overhaul of the asylum system in modern British history.

According to the Home Office, Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo could all face visa suspensions if they continue resisting the return of “their criminals and illegal immigrants.” Ministers argue that cooperation from these governments has been “unacceptably low,” prompting the UK …

Greek Baker 49 dies after scarf gets caught in bread machine

Greek Baker 49 dies after scarf gets caught in bread machine

November 17, 2025 10:03 am

Northern Greece 49-year-old baker in Damasi, near Larissa, was fatally strangled when her scarf became trapped in a bread-making machine during cleaning.

A bakery worker in northern Greece has died in a tragic workplace accident on Thursday November 13, 2025, after her scarf became entangled in the rollers of a bread-making machine, fatally tightening around her neck before help could arrive. The incident has left the small community of Damasi, near Larissa, in deep shock as authorities investigate how the fatal malfunction occurred.

The victim, 49-year-old Zoe Letsiou, was working alone at her bakery when the accident happened. Local authorities …

US Flights Resume As FAA Lifts Shutdown Restrictions

US Flights Resume As FAA Lifts Shutdown Restrictions

November 17, 2025 9:55 am

Air travel in the United States is set to regain its rhythm on Monday morning after the Federal Aviation Administration announced it would lift emergency restrictions imposed during the prolonged government shutdown. The agency said airlines can return to full schedules beginning at 6 a.m. Eastern Time, marking a significant step toward stabilizing an industry strained by weeks of delays and cancellations.

The temporary limits, introduced earlier this month, were a direct response to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers. Reports of exhaustion, skipped shifts, and mounting safety concerns pushed the FAA to reduce flight operations at 40 major airports …

Ghana town mourns after man kills family In intentional fire

Ghana town mourns after man kills family In intentional fire

November 17, 2025 9:35 am

Ghanaian Authorities say a man in Ghana’s Central Region locked his family inside, set home ablaze, killing his wife and six children before taking his life.

A community in Ghana’s Central Region has been left devastated after a man allegedly set his home on fire, killing his wife and six children before taking his own life. The incident occurred in Akyempim, a quiet town now struggling to make sense of an act residents described as both shocking and deeply heartbreaking.

According to preliminary findings by the Ghana National Fire Service, the man is believed to have locked the family inside

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Bangladesh On Edge As Tribunal Convicts Ex-PM Hasina

Bangladesh On Edge As Tribunal Convicts Ex-PM Hasina

November 17, 2025 9:24 am

Bangladesh entered a tense and uncertain new chapter on Monday as a special tribunal convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity.

The verdict, delivered in her absence, immediately deepened the country’s political volatility and set the stage for potential unrest ahead of national elections next year.

Hasina, now 78, has lived in exile in India since a mass uprising last year ended her long rule. That tumultuous period saw deadly clashes between security forces and protesters, with the United Nations estimating as many as 1,400 deaths. Prosecutors argued that Hasina bore direct responsibility for the …

Parents Win Apology After Wrongful WhatsApp Arrest

Parents Win Apology After Wrongful WhatsApp Arrest

November 17, 2025 7:56 am

Rosalind Levine and Maxie Allen had spent months challenging decisions at their daughter’s primary school, raising concerns about leadership and the handling of her additional needs. But on a January morning, their criticism unexpectedly escalated into a criminal investigation. Six officers arrived at their home and arrested both parents in front of their three-year-old child.

They were accused of harassment, malicious communications and causing a nuisance on school property—allegations they insist they immediately knew were baseless. After being held for 11 hours, they were released without charges. Now, police have formally acknowledged that the arrests should never have taken place.…

Tanzania Police Slam Election Protests With Lethal Crackdown

Tanzania Police Slam Election Protests With Lethal Crackdown

November 17, 2025 7:47 am

The first sounds are panic: feet scraping against dust, shouts rising into a confused chorus, then the unmistakable crack of gunfire. A woman in a purple jacket collapses, two others trying to drag her upright as blood darkens her clothes. Scenes like this, captured on a phone in Arusha, were not isolated moments but part of a larger, brutal response to last month’s election unrest in Tanzania.

The demonstrations began on 29 October in Dar es Salaam, driven largely by young people who felt locked out of a political order shaped by one dominant party since independence. Their anger grew …

REUTERS/ Poland Railway Sabotage Near Ukraine Declared “Unprecedented”

Poland Railway Damage Near Ukraine Declared “Unprecedented”

November 17, 2025 7:46 am

An explosion that damaged a railway line from Warsaw to Lublin, a key route to Ukraine, has been described as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The blast, reported on Sunday, has raised security concerns due to the route’s use for transporting weapons and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

“This route is also used to transport weapons to Ukraine,” Tusk said in a video address. “Fortunately, no tragedy occurred, but the legal implications are very serious.” He vowed that authorities will identify and prosecute those responsible, “regardless of who their backers are,” in a post on …

Trump Urges Republicans To Back Release Of Epstein Files

Trump Urges Republicans To Back Release Of Epstein Files

November 17, 2025 7:34 am

President Donald Trump has called on House Republicans to vote in favour of releasing the full cache of government files related to Jeffrey Epstein, marking a sharp turn from his earlier reluctance. Posting late Sunday, Trump said his party should support disclosure “because we have nothing to hide,” a statement that comes amid mounting political pressure and a steady stream of document releases by House Democrats.

The renewed attention on Epstein has unsettled Trump’s allies, especially as recently published correspondence has included passing references to him. Trump has long denied any involvement in Epstein’s crimes and has portrayed the ongoing …

Sudan RSF Offensive Threatens West Kordofan Stronghold

Sudan RSF Offensive Threatens West Kordofan Stronghold

November 17, 2025 7:25 am

Sudan’s army is clinging to its final stronghold in West Kordofan as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensify their push to seize control of the province east of Darfur. The army reported on Sunday that it repelled an attack on its headquarters in the town of Babnusa, which has faced repeated assaults from RSF forces in recent weeks.

The RSF, which has consolidated control over Darfur, is advancing eastward, prompting warnings of widespread atrocities and a worsening humanitarian crisis. On Saturday, the paramilitary group released videos from Babnusa showing fighters claiming they were advancing along multiple axes and would …

Germany - China Trade Relations Strengthen Amid Tensions

Germany – China Trade Relations Strengthen Amid Tensions

November 17, 2025 7:10 am

China and Germany signaled a potential thaw in months of trade tensions as Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil met in Beijing on Monday to discuss strengthening bilateral commercial ties.

The discussions aim to stabilize the relationship between the world’s second- and third-largest economies amid a series of disputes over technology exports and industrial policy.

“The two sides should exploit untapped potential and expand China-German cooperation,” He said after the meeting, adding that China would ensure fair business conditions for German companies. Klingbeil, making the first visit by a minister from Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government, …

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