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Iran Dismisses Claims Of Assassination Plot In Mexico

Iran Dismisses Claims Of Assassination Plot In Mexico

November 10, 2025 8:50 am

Iran has rejected as “absurd and baseless” claims from the United States and Israel that it orchestrated a plot to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, calling the allegations an attempt to damage Tehran’s diplomatic ties with other nations.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters on Monday that Israel was seeking to undermine Iran’s “friendly relations” with other countries through “fabricated accusations.” He said the allegations were so unfounded that Tehran initially saw no reason to respond formally. “Our embassy stated that we found this allegation so absurd and ridiculous that we did not even think it required an official …

Shutdown Fears Force US Airlines To Cancel 3,300+ Flights

Shutdown Fears Force US Airlines To Cancel 3,300+ Flights

November 10, 2025 6:53 am

Airlines across the United States have cancelled more than 3,300 flights as concerns mount that air travel could “slow to a trickle” due to the ongoing government shutdown.

The mass cancellations on Sunday followed a 40-day funding impasse in Congress, which left federal agencies operating without new appropriations. As negotiations stretched on, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last week ordered a phased reduction in air traffic after reports surfaced that controllers were suffering fatigue and failing to report for duty.

More than 13,000 air traffic controllers, deemed “essential” workers, have continued to work without pay since the shutdown began on …

Elon Musk Warns “Artificial Intelligence” Will Rule Humanity

Elon Musk Warns “Artificial Intelligence” Will Rule Humanity

November 10, 2025 3:12 am

Elon Musk predicts AI will surpass human control, urging global caution as debate grows over the balance between innovation and existential risk.

Elon Musk has reignited global debate over the future of Artificial Intelligence, warning that AI will eventually become more powerful than human beings and take charge of civilization itself. Speaking at a recent public event, the Tesla and SpaceX chief said it is only a matter of time before humans are no longer “the ones in power.”

Musk made the comments while responding to a question on whether a post-scarcity society could exist without dismantling existing power structures. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Russia-Ukraine Energy Attacks: Six Dead In Massive Airstrikes

Russia-Ukraine Energy Attacks: Six Dead In Massive Airstrikes

November 8, 2025 11:25 am

At least six people were killed after Russia launched hundreds of missiles and drones across Ukraine overnight, striking energy infrastructure and residential areas in one of the most intense bombardments in months, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia fired more than 450 explosive drones and 45 missiles, targeting 25 locations, including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia. Air defenses intercepted nine missiles and 406 drones, the military said.

Two people were killed and 12 injured when a residential building was hit in Dnipro, while three others died in Zaporizhzhia, according to regional officials.

Ukraine’s Prime Minister …

Typhoon Fung-Wong: Philippines Braces For Super Storm

Typhoon Fung-Wong: Philippines Braces For Super Storm

November 8, 2025 11:04 am

The Philippines is bracing for the impact of Typhoon Fung-Wong, locally known as Uwan, which is forecast to make landfall on the island of Luzon as a super typhoon on Sunday evening, bringing destructive winds, torrential rains, and life-threatening storm surges.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Fung-Wong could intensify further before making landfall, with sustained winds exceeding 185 km/h (115 mph) and even stronger gusts. The storm is projected to weaken after striking land but will likely remain a typhoon as it moves across Luzon.

“Fung-Wong will bring intense rainfall, widespread flooding, and potentially dangerous …

Death Toll From UPS Plane Crash In Kentucky Rises To 12

Bolivia Economic Crisis Deepens As Rodrigo Paz Takes Office

November 7, 2025 11:33 am

President-elect Rodrigo Paz will take office on Saturday, stepping into leadership as Bolivia grapples with its worst economic downturn in decades and prepares for politically sensitive reforms aimed at restoring fiscal stability.

Paz, a centrist former senator from the Christian Democratic Party, won the October 19 runoff election, ending nearly 20 years of leftist rule by the Movement to Socialism (MAS). His victory marks a major political shift for the Andean nation, which has struggled with high inflation, dwindling reserves, and declining energy exports. “When Paz steps in, he won’t have any liquid reserves in the central bank to import …

Jakarta Mosque Explosion Injures Over 50; Suspect Identified

Jakarta Mosque Explosion Injures Over 50; Suspect Identified

November 7, 2025 11:04 am

More than 50 people were injured when explosions ripped through a mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, during Friday prayers, authorities said. Police have identified a 17-year-old student as the suspected perpetrator.

The blast occurred at around 12:15 p.m. local time (05:15 GMT) inside a mosque located within a state-run high school complex in Kelapa Gading, a district in northern Jakarta. Most of the injured were students, according to Indonesia’s police chief, Listyo Sigit Prabowo, who said the suspect was also among those hurt. “An investigation is ongoing, including how the suspect assembled and carried out the attack,” Prabowo told reporters …

North Korea Missile Launch Follows U.S.–South Korea Talks

North Korea Missile Launch Follows U.S.–South Korea Talks

November 7, 2025 3:47 am

North Korea launched at least one short-range ballistic missile into its eastern waters on Friday, according to South Korea’s military, days after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Seoul for annual security talks.

The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said the missile flew about 700 kilometers (435 miles) toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. Japan’s Defense Ministry confirmed the launch, saying the projectile likely landed outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone.

Friday’s launch marks Pyongyang’s second provocation in a week, following its reported firing of 10 artillery rounds into western waters on Monday. Analysts …

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