November 18, 2025

UN Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan Amid Deep Divisions

UN Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan Amid Deep Divisions

November 18, 2025 8:28 am

The United Nations Security Council has endorsed a sweeping American proposal for Gaza, handing President Donald Trump a significant diplomatic win and setting the stage for an international force to take shape in the territory. The vote — 13 in favour, none against, with Russia and China abstaining — gives rare momentum to a plan that blends security intervention, political restructuring and a tentative pathway toward Palestinian self-determination.

At the core of the resolution is the creation of an International Stabilisation Force, a multinational contingent that Washington says several nations are prepared to join. The force would work alongside Israel, …

Pichai Warns AI Boom Could Trigger Broad Fallout

Pichai Warns AI Boom Could Trigger Broad Fallout

November 18, 2025 8:03 am

Google chief Sundar Pichai is urging caution as the world races deeper into artificial intelligence, warning that no company — not even one of the industry’s dominant players — would escape unscathed if the AI boom abruptly cools. Speaking at Alphabet’s California headquarters, he said the current surge of investment is extraordinary but tinged with unmistakable “irrationality,” echoing the speculative fever that preceded the dot-com crash two decades ago.

The sector’s explosive growth has pushed valuations to historic heights. Alphabet’s market value has doubled in just seven months, reaching $3.5 trillion as investors rally behind its progress in AI chips …

Benzema Urges Mbappé To Lead Madrid In Champions League

Benzema Urges Mbappé To Lead Madrid In Champions League

November 18, 2025 7:45 am

Karim Benzema has delivered a powerful and insightful message on Kylian Mbappé’s role at Real Madrid, praising the forward’s progress this season while urging him to embrace the responsibility that comes with playing for the Spanish giants. Speaking with the authority of someone who led Madrid’s attack for more than a decade, Benzema said Mbappé is “much better this season,” adding that scoring goals is nothing new for him. “He did it at PSG, and at Real Madrid he’s going to score many more,” he said confidently.

For Benzema, the expectation is clear: when Mbappé gets a chance, he must …

Man United Open New HQ Facilities To Fans For £100 Visits

Man United Open New HQ Facilities To Fans For £100 Visits

November 18, 2025 7:34 am

Manchester United have officially announced that supporters will now be able to visit the club’s newly upgraded headquarters facilities, offering fans a closer look at the inner workings of one of the world’s most iconic football institutions. The club confirmed that the experience will be priced at £100, giving visitors exclusive access to spaces that have traditionally been reserved for staff, players, and executives.

The move marks a significant step in United’s efforts to strengthen engagement with their global fanbase, many of whom have long expressed interest in seeing what goes on behind the scenes at Old Trafford and Carrington.…

Benzema Defends Vini Jr After Fiery Reaction In El Clásico

Benzema Defends Vini Jr After Fiery Reaction In El Clásico

November 18, 2025 7:13 am

Karim Benzema has stepped forward to defend Vinícius Júnior after the Brazilian’s heated reaction to being substituted during El Clásico, insisting the moment was nothing more than an expression of the winger’s competitive spirit. Speaking with calm reassurance, Benzema played down the controversy, saying, “He gets angry when he leaves the pitch. That’s normal. That’s his character.” His words come amid growing debate about Vini Jr.’s temperament, particularly in high-pressure fixtures where emotions often run high.

According to Benzema, who shared years of attacking partnership with Vinícius at Real Madrid, the frustration shown by the young forward should not be …

ICC Life Sentence Sought For Ali Kushayb Over Darfur Crimes

ICC Life Sentence Sought For Ali Kushayb Over Darfur Crimes

November 18, 2025 5:19 am

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have asked judges to impose a life sentence on Sudanese militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, saying the severity of his crimes in Darfur more than twenty years ago warrants the court’s maximum punishment.

The sentencing hearings opened Tuesday in The Hague, one month after Abd-Al-Rahman was found guilty of 27 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes.

The request marks a historic moment for the court. Abd-Al-Rahman, widely known as Ali Kushayb, is the first person convicted by the ICC for atrocities committed in Darfur, where government-backed Janjaweed fighters carried out a …

Trump Saudi F-35 Deal Takes Center Stage As MBS Visits U.S.

Trump Saudi F-35 Deal Takes Center Stage As MBS Visits U.S.

November 18, 2025 4:42 am

U.S. President Donald Trump will host Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, marking the Saudi leader’s first visit to the United States since the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The meeting is expected to accelerate discussions on a major F-35 fighter jet sale and advance a raft of commercial agreements with the kingdom, according to U.S. officials.

The renewed engagement signals how far the relationship has rebounded after the global backlash that followed Khashoggi’s death, which U.S. intelligence agencies concluded was approved by the crown prince. Mohammed bin Salman has denied ordering …

Japan Issues Travel Advisory To Citizens In China

Japan Issues Travel Advisory To Citizens In China

November 18, 2025 4:12 am

Japan has issued a safety advisory for its citizens in China, urging them to avoid crowded areas and stay vigilant, after relations between Tokyo and Beijing deteriorated over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan. The warning comes as a senior Japanese foreign ministry official travels to Beijing to seek de-escalation.

The development marks one of the sharpest diplomatic ruptures between Asia’s two largest economies in recent years and carries potential economic fallout, especially for tourism.

The advisory from the Japanese embassy in China came after media coverage in China turned sharply hostile toward Takaichi. Officials urged Japanese nationals …

REUTERS/BOJ Rate Hike Outlook Takes Center Stage In Ueda, Takaichi Talks

BOJ Rate Hike Outlook Takes Center Stage In Ueda, Takaichi Talks

November 18, 2025 3:38 am

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda told Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday that the central bank is moving carefully as it adjusts monetary support in an effort to bring inflation toward the two percent goal. His remarks followed their first one to one meeting since Takaichi took office last month.

Ueda said the two held open discussions on price trends, financial conditions and the path for monetary policy. He added that they also reviewed recent currency movements, stressing that it is preferable for exchange rates to remain stable and reflect Japan’s economic fundamentals.

The meeting drew intense scrutiny from …

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