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UN Lifts Sanctions On Syria’s President Ahmed Al-Sharaa

UN Lifts Sanctions On Syria’s President Ahmed Al-Sharaa

November 7, 2025 3:24 am

The United Nations Security Council voted on Thursday to lift long-standing sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab, paving the way for a major diplomatic thaw between Damascus and Washington.

The U.S.-drafted resolution passed with 14 votes in favor and one abstention from China, marking a decisive shift after more than a decade of punitive measures tied to Syria’s civil war.

The resolution comes days before President Ahmed al-Sharaa is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, the first such meeting between the two countries’ leaders since Syria’s political transition …

Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills Five in Vietnam After Powerful Storm

Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills Five in Vietnam After Powerful Storm

November 7, 2025 3:00 am

At least five people have been killed and several others injured after Typhoon Kalmaegi slammed into central and highland Vietnam on Thursday evening, bringing destructive winds and torrential rain that left widespread damage and power outages, state media reported.

The storm, which made landfall late Thursday, tore through Dak Lak, Quang Ngai, and Gia Lai provinces, destroying homes, sinking fishing boats, and knocking out power lines across multiple regions, according to Vietnam News.

Authorities said nearly 57 homes were completely destroyed while more than 3,000 others lost their roofs as powerful gusts swept through the area. At least 11 boats …

Avalanche: 5 German Climbers, Teen Killed In Italy’s Dolomites

Avalanche: 5 German Climbers, Teen Killed In Italy’s Dolomites

November 6, 2025 6:51 pm

Five German mountaineers, including a 17-year-old girl and her father, die in a sudden avalanche while scaling a peak in Italy’s Ortler Alps.

Five German climbers, including a teenage girl and her father, were killed in an avalanche in Italy’s Dolomite mountains on Saturday November 1, 2025, authorities have confirmed.

The avalanche struck at around 16:00 local time as the climbers were scaling Cima Vertana, a 3,545-metre (11,630ft) peak in the Ortler Alps, known in German as Vertainspitze. Italy’s Alpine rescue service, Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico, said the victims were part of separate climbing groups.

A party of three mountaineers

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Oscar-Nominated Actress Diane Ladd Dies Peacefully At Age 89

Oscar-Nominated Actress Diane Ladd Dies Peacefully At Age 89

November 6, 2025 6:04 pm

Diane Ladd, acclaimed star of film and television and mother of actress Laura Dern, has died at age 89, leaving a legacy of artistic excellence and empathy.

Diane Ladd, the celebrated American actress known for her rich body of work across film, television, and stage, has died at the age of 89. Her daughter, Oscar-winning actress Laura Dern, confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement released on Monday November 3, 2025.

“My amazing hero and my profound gift of a mother, Diane Ladd, passed with me beside her this morning,” Dern said. She noted that Ladd’s final moments were peaceful

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Death Toll From UPS Plane Crash In Kentucky Rises To 12

Death Toll From UPS Plane Crash In Kentucky Rises To 12

November 6, 2025 9:02 am

Federal investigators have recovered both black boxes from the wreckage of a UPS cargo plane that crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least 12 people. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon, involved UPS Flight 2976, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F bound for Honolulu, Hawaii.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), early evidence and CCTV footage revealed the plane’s left engine detached from the wing during takeoff, sparking a massive fire. “After being cleared for takeoff, a large plume of fire appeared near the left wing,” said NTSB member Todd Inman at a Wednesday press briefing. …

Philippines Declares National Calamity After Typhoon kills 114

Philippines Declares National Calamity After Typhoon kills 114

November 6, 2025 8:45 am

The Philippines has declared a national state of calamity after Typhoon Kalmaegi — locally known as “Tino” — carved a path of devastation through the central region, leaving at least 114 people dead and 127 missing. 

The hardest-hit province was Cebu, where authorities reported 71 confirmed deaths and hundreds more missing after flash floods and landslides overwhelmed rivers and low-lying communities. Entire towns were submerged, homes swept away, and rescue operations struggled to reach remote barangays blocked by mud and debris.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. authorised the calamity declaration to enable faster deployment of emergency funding, accelerate relief support and …

Germany Offers Cash To Stranded Afghans To Drop Resettlement Bid

Germany Offers Cash To Stranded Afghans To Drop Resettlement Bid

November 6, 2025 3:35 am

The German government has begun offering cash payments to Afghan nationals stranded in Pakistan if they agree to abandon their efforts to immigrate to Germany under a suspended resettlement program once designed for vulnerable groups at risk under Taliban rule.

Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed on Wednesday that the government had extended financial offers to Afghans who no longer have a legal pathway to resettlement. The plan, he said, is meant to give people “some perspective” after months or years of uncertainty.

“It is logical that if we assume that people have no possibility of being admitted to Germany, …

Claudia Sheinbaum Groping Incident Sparks National Debate

Claudia Sheinbaum Groping Incident Sparks National Debate

November 6, 2025 3:07 am

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has filed a formal complaint against a man who groped and attempted to kiss her during a public walk in Mexico City, an incident that has reignited national debate over gender-based violence and women’s safety in the country.

The attack, which occurred Tuesday near the capital’s historic center, was caught on video and went viral before many social media platforms removed it. The footage shows a man grabbing Sheinbaum as she greeted the public between meetings, touching her chest and attempting to kiss her before a staff member intervened.

Speaking on Wednesday, Sheinbaum condemned the assault …

North Korea Speaks Against U.S. Sanctions Over Cybercrimes

North Korea Speaks Against U.S. Sanctions Over Cybercrimes

November 6, 2025 2:39 am

North Korea has condemned the latest round of United States sanctions targeting individuals and entities accused of funding its nuclear weapons program through cybercrime, calling Washington’s actions “wicked” and promising countermeasures.

The statement from North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Un Chol on Thursday came two days after the U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned eight people and two companies allegedly linked to state-sponsored hacking and money laundering schemes.

According to the U.S. Treasury Department, North Korea’s hacking networks have stolen more than $3 billion in digital assets over the past three years, the largest amount attributed to any nation. …

U.S. Flight Cuts: Shutdown Forces 10% Air Travel Reduction

U.S. Flight Cuts: Shutdown Forces 10% Air Travel Reduction

November 6, 2025 2:10 am

The U.S. government will reduce air travel capacity by up to 10% at 40 major airports starting Friday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced, warning that continued strain on unpaid air traffic controllers is threatening flight safety and efficiency.

The measure, unveiled during a Wednesday briefing with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Bryan Bedford, marks one of the most significant operational cutbacks since the federal shutdown began on October 1, now the longest in U.S. history.

The FAA said the cuts will roll out gradually: 4% of domestic flights will be reduced Friday, 5% Saturday, 6% Sunday, and 10% by next …

Zohran Mamdani: Trump Warns New NYC Mayor To Be “Respectful”

Zohran Mamdani: Trump Warns New NYC Mayor To Be “Respectful”

November 6, 2025 1:36 am

United States President Donald Trump said he is willing to work with New York City’s incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, but cautioned that the progressive mayor-elect must show “respect” toward Washington if he wants to succeed.

Trump made the comments Wednesday during an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, responding to Mamdani’s remarks after his historic election as the city’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor.

“He has to be a little bit respectful of Washington, because if he’s not, he doesn’t have a chance of succeeding,” Trump said. “And I want to make him succeed. I want to …

Young Founders Raise $1.25 Million To Build Gen Z AI Assistant

Young Founders Raise $1.25 Million To Build Gen Z AI Assistant

November 5, 2025 3:46 pm

Two Gen Z entrepreneurs behind Attention Engineering share how they secured early funding and built investor trust in San Francisco’s booming “Cerebral Valley.”

Two young founders in San Francisco are making waves in the city’s fast-evolving Artificial Intelligence scene. Aidan Guo, 19, and Julian Windeck, 23, cofounders of Attention Engineering, have raised $1.25 million in pre-seed funding to build what they call a next-generation desktop assistant powered by AI.

The pair’s startup, which employs five people, aims to create a tool that blends seamlessly into a user’s workflow — learning personal habits, offering proactive insights, and eventually automating tasks across …

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