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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 …

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 …

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 …

Uyo Prison: Two Male Inmates Killed As Transformer Blast Hits

Uyo Prison: Two Male Inmates Killed As Transformer Blast Hits

November 17, 2025 6:17 am

Transformer explosion at a power facility serving Uyo custodial center kills two awaiting-trial male inmates and injures officials, triggering major damage.

An overloaded power transformer exploded near a major custodial facility in Uyo, southern Nigeria, killing two awaiting-trial inmates and injuring at least two prison officials, authorities confirmed on Monday November 17, 2025. The blast sent shockwaves through the Uyo Medium Custodial Centre, destroying key infrastructure and damaging nearby buildings.

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) said the transformer, located along Metro Road and supplying electricity to parts of the Deputy Governor’s Lodge and the prison, failed under heavy voltage. The …

U.S. Expands Caribbean Boat Strikes In Bid To Curb Drug Flows

U.S. Expands Caribbean Boat Strikes In Bid To Curb Drug Flows

November 15, 2025 11:39 pm

United States Military confirms its 20th strike on alleged drug-trafficking boats, raising fatalities to 80 as questions grow over targeting and identification.

The United States military has intensified its campaign against suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean, carrying out its 20th strike this week, a Defense Department official confirmed on Thursday November 13, 2025. The latest operation, which killed four people aboard an alleged smuggling boat, underscores Washington’s heightened effort to curb narcotics shipments moving toward US shores.

The strike brings the total death toll in the campaign to 80, a figure that has raised concerns among some analysts and …

US Flight Cuts Persist As Airports Face Ongoing Staffing Strain

US Flight Cuts Persist As Airports Face Ongoing Staffing Strain

November 15, 2025 10:59 pm

Air travel across major US hubs remains disrupted as the FAA restores operations gradually, leaving airlines and passengers bracing for further delays.

Air travel across the United States continues to face widespread disruption even as the federal government resumes normal operations. A 6% reduction in flights at 40 major airports remains in effect, and officials warn that full capacity will only return once safety standards are assured and more air traffic controllers are back on duty.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking a deliberately cautious approach as it works to rebuild staffing levels after …

Trump Mocks Rep. Ilhan Omar With McDonald’s Drive-Thru Image

Donald Trump: Mocks Ilhan Omar ‘McDonald’s Drive-Thru Image’

November 14, 2025 8:11 pm

President Donald Trump and White House lampoon Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar after she said she wasn’t worried about deportation or losing citizenship.

President Donald Trump and the White House drew attention this week after appearing to mock Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., using a campaign-era photo of Trump posing as a McDonald’s worker. The image, shared on X, shows Trump smiling and waving from a drive-thru window.

The post followed the resurfacing of an interview in which Omar stated she had no fear of deportation or losing her U.S. citizenship. In the clip, aired on The Dean Obeidallah Show, Omar said, …

Colombian President Labels Trump ‘Barbarian’ Amid Drug Dispute

Colombian President: Calls Trump ‘Barbarian’ Amid Drug Dispute

November 14, 2025 7:29 pm

Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticizes Trump’s Caribbean drug vessel strikes, halting intelligence sharing with U.S.; White House defends actions.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has sharply criticized President Donald Trump, calling him a “barbarian” following U.S. strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean. Petro’s remarks came in an interview published Thursday November 6, 2025, by NBC News, days after he ordered Colombia’s security forces to stop sharing intelligence with Washington until the attacks cease.

Petro told the network that continuing to provide information to U.S. forces “would be collaborating with a crime against humanity,” emphasizing that the protection of human

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United States ‘Listeria’ Outbreak: 6 Dead, 27 Ill from Pasta

United States ‘Listeria’ Outbreak: 6 Dead, 27 Ill from Pasta

November 14, 2025 6:22 pm

United States’ Federal health officials link multistate listeria outbreak to recalled pasta meals; pregnant woman loses fetus, experts urge caution.

At least six people have died and 27 have fallen ill in a multistate listeria outbreak tied to recalled prepared pasta meals sold at major U.S. grocery chains, including Albertsons, Kroger, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Trader Joe’s. Health officials also reported that a pregnant woman lost her fetus after contracting the infection.

Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria responsible for listeriosis, can grow even at refrigerator temperatures, making ready-to-eat and refrigerated foods particularly vulnerable to contamination. “It most often contaminates deli meats,

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US House Passes Bill Blocking Presidential Fracking Moratorium

US House Passes Bill Blocking Presidential Fracking Moratorium

November 14, 2025 5:55 pm

U.S. House of Representatives approves “Protecting American Energy Production Act” 226–188, limiting future presidents from banning hydraulic fracturing.

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed a key energy bill on Tuesday, 226–188, that prevents future presidents from imposing restrictions on oil and gas drilling without congressional approval. The legislation, titled the “Protecting American Energy Production Act,” specifically forbids the president from declaring a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing unless authorized by Congress.

All House Republicans voted in favor of the measure, while 118 Democrats opposed it. The bill comes in response to the actions of former President Joe Biden, who, just …

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