UN chief urges world leaders to drive down global warming

“Every fraction of a degree means more hunger, displacement, and loss – especially for those least responsible. It could push ecosystems past irreversible tipping points, expose billions to unlivable conditions, and amplify threats to peace and security,” Mr. Guterres told leaders in Belém. Failure to contain global heating amounts to “moral failure and deadly negligence,” […]

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Jakarta Mosque Explosion Injures 54 During Friday Prayers, Investigation Underway

Blast at school mosque in Kelapa Gading leaves worshippers wounded; authorities probing cause. Jakarta, Indonesia – November 7, 2025 — A powerful explosion during Friday prayers at a mosque inside a school complex in North Jakarta has left 54 people injured, according to Indonesian police. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. local time at State […]

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Genocide prevention expert raises alarm over alleged Sudan atrocity crimes

“We see massive violations of international human rights law, direct attacks on civilians, noncompliance with international humanitarian law, which regulates conduct in relation to hostilities, and that the attacks are largely on civilians,” said Chaloka Beyani, who recently took up his post as Special Adviser of the Secretary-General for the Prevention of Genocide. Mr. Beyani told […]

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Sudan war and political uncertainty block progress on Abyei peace talks

Relations between the neighbouring countries remain deeply affected by the war in Sudan, where the national army and former allies, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have been battling for power since April 2023. Two senior UN officials briefed the Council on developments concerning the fertile strip of territory and the peacekeeping mission there, UNISFA, whose mandate includes monitoring and verifying the redeployment of forces from the oil-rich region, in line with a 2011 agreement. Political process stalled Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, […]

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Eli Lilly Announces $3 Billion Manufacturing Facility in the Netherlands to Boost Global Medicine Supply

New Katwijk site to produce oral medicines, create 2,000 jobs, and strengthen Europe’s pharma infrastructure. Netherlands – November 6, 2025 — U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company has unveiled plans to build a $3 billion medicine manufacturing facility in the Netherlands, marking its largest European investment to date. The site, located in the Leiden […]

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Democrats Face Steep Climb in 2026 Senate Midterms as Six Races Draw National Focus

Summary: With Republicans holding a 53–47 majority in the U.S. Senate, Democrats must gain at least four seats in the November 2026 midterm elections to reclaim control. Nonpartisan analysts identify six competitive races—four Democratic-held and two Republican-held—that will likely determine the balance of power. The Political Landscape The 2026 midterms will see elections for 33 […]

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Italy Launches €20 Billion Rail Digitalisation Strategy to Modernize National Infrastructure

Rome, Italy – November 6, 2025 — Italian State Railways (Ferrovie dello Stato, FS) has unveiled a sweeping €20 billion rail digitalisation strategy, marking one of the most ambitious infrastructure modernization plans in Europe. The initiative, announced by FS CEO and General Manager Stefano Antonio Donnarumma, will span the next 10 years, with a core […]

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German Foreign Minister Faces Party Backlash Over Stance Opposing Syrian Deportation

Johann Wadephul’s humanitarian position on refugee returns sparks internal CDU rift as Chancellor Merz pushes hardline policy. Berlin, Germany – November 6, 2025 — German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is facing mounting pressure from within his own party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), after publicly questioning the feasibility and morality of deporting Syrian refugees. His […]

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ChrysCapital Closes Record $2.2 Billion Fund, Setting New Benchmark for India’s Private Equity Market

Mumbai, India – November 6, 2025 — Leading private equity firm ChrysCapital has announced the close of its 10th flagship fund, ChrysCapital X, at $2.2 billion, making it the largest private equity vehicle ever raised by an India-based general partner (GP). The milestone underscores the growing global confidence in India’s investment landscape and ChrysCapital’s enduring […]

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UN Chief Calls for Gaza Stabilization and Two-State Solution at Global Summit in Qatar

António Guterres urges ceasefire compliance and humanitarian scale-up amid deepening crisis in Gaza. Doha, Qatar – November 6, 2025 — UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a renewed call for Gaza stabilization, urging all parties to uphold ceasefire agreements and commit to a two-state solution. Speaking at the Second World Summit for Social Development, Guterres […]

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