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• Iran, US not discussing suspension of uranium enrichment, Iranian Foreign Ministry says
  "We have not been discussing the details of the nuclear issue at all," Esmaeil Baghaei said
  TASS russia 2026-11-15T09:35:49Z
• Hungary Opens Pandora’s Box With Publication of Communist Files
  Peter Magyar’s quest to “heal” the country is tougher than he thought.
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-15T09:30:04Z
• Russian drone strikes residential building in Kropyvnytskyi, three injured
  A Russian drone has struck a residential building in Kropyvnytskyi.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T09:28:00Z
• Hongkongers face chilliest days of the season as cold front brings wind and rain
  Hongkongers will experience the chilliest days of autumn yet, with temperatures expected to drop to 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) this week as a cold front sweeps across the southern Chinese coas…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-15T09:27:45Z
• Fifth Canadian soldier dies from injuries caused by large fire at military base
  Pte William Douglas Dal Bianco died from his injuries on Friday, a month after a fire that tore through CFB Wainwright.
  BBC uk 2026-11-15T09:26:37Z
• Israel warns CIA of alleged Iranian drone plot against Trump — newspaper
  The information prompted US authorities to step up security measures
  TASS russia 2026-11-15T09:23:21Z
• US sees 40% surge in international student interest after midterm elections: Report
  International students’ interest in studying in the US rose 40% in the week after the November 3 midterm elections, according to Studyportals.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T09:22:57Z
• Digital finance products used to abuse almost 20% of young women and girls, UK report finds
  Survey respondents describe current or former partners controlling bank accounts and taking out credit online without full consent Almost one in five young women and girls in the UK have experienced d…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-15T09:22:39Z
• What forced the US to ground all planes? A router switch, we now know
  US officials say a routine upgrade that went awry caused the mass disruption of air travel.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-15T09:17:49Z
• Hurled a bottle, said 'I hope you die': Jensen Huang's anger outburst at Nvidia employees
  Huang reportedly displayed frequent outbursts of anger in his office, including dressing down employees and throwing a water bottle at a senior executive.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T09:17:36Z
• Russian attack on Chornomorsk leaves six injured, damages energy infrastructure
  Six people were injured in a Russian attack on the city of Chornomorsk in the Odesa region. Energy infrastructure and an administrative building were also damaged.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T09:09:00Z
• Savannah Guthrie extends Today show contract after 15 years as Nancy Guthrie probe continues
  Months after Nancy Guthrie’s abduction, her daughter Savannah Guthrie will be returning to the Today show after extending her contract with NBC News.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T09:01:31Z
• China calls for AI cooperation with the US ahead of Shenzhen Apec summit
  Chinese ambassador to the United States Xie Feng has signalled high hopes for major-power cooperation at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Shenzhen this week, promoting a China-le…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-15T09:00:10Z
• Test to Alvarado, Quiroz's about-face, and an unconfessable "ghost": This is how the first mobilization against Kast unfolded
  Claudio Alvarado grows stronger as political chief In the early hours of Tuesday the 10th, the worst predictions for La Moneda were confirmed. The image of hundreds of trucks blocking the country's ma…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-15T09:00:01Z
• The route taken by pro-government leaders during the storm unleashed by Rabat
  "I understand that several of you have doubts about this topic, and I want to explain my reasons." President José Antonio Kast's voice sounded calm in the Democracy and Memory Hall on the morning of …
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-15T09:00:01Z
• The summit that would bring Trump, Xi, and Putin together in China: The new Yalta and the future of the 21st century
  It has been described as a new Yalta summit or as the "triangle of happiness." The possible meeting that Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin could hold next week on the sidelines of APEC, whi…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-15T09:00:01Z
• 'Not apathy but disconnection': We asked Europe's youngest MEPs what they thought of the continent-wide Gen Z protests
  From Porto to Athens, Europe was taken by surprise by the mass youth protests for better education, an affordable cost of living, and political accountability. EUobserver spoke to 12 of the youngest M…
  EUobserver europe 2026-11-15T09:00:00Z
• Natalio Botana: "Leo XIV pointed out the path that democracy should take in Argentina"
  What was the message that Leo XIV left during his visit to Argentina? Natalio Botana, one of the country's great intellectuals, summarizes it thus: "There is here a vision of democracy founded on the …
  La Nacion latam 2026-11-15T09:00:00Z
• What you need to know: Sunday, November 15
  Although the crisis over the decrees reducing sentences for those accused of sexual offenses has not yet fully subsided, and the government continues making efforts to prevent defections in the face o…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-15T09:00:00Z
• Fazl Barez: "There is a widespread perception that the US still holds a slight lead in the AI race"
  It was four days between the admission of an extramarital affair and the resignation of Jensen Huang, until Thursday the chief executive of Nvidia, the microchip manufacturer at the center of the arti…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-15T09:00:00Z
• The flood of AI in Congress
  This week, a tense debate over the 2027 Budget unfolded in Congress, and the opposition —and to a lesser extent the ruling coalition— submitted a wave of amendments. After the budget cuts, the opp…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-15T09:00:00Z
• Alejandro San Francisco: "President Kast rejects transactional politics with political parties"
  It took the historian and academic from the University of Tarapacá, Alejandro San Francisco, six months to write "The Political Path of José Antonio Kast," a book spanning several decades of the pre…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-15T09:00:00Z
• Arauco province situation divides Biobío: 33% call for increased security, while 32% point to dialogue
  Biobío is not entirely convinced about the path it is taking. When asked whether the region is heading in a good or bad direction in economic, social, and political matters, 46% say it is on a negati…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-15T09:00:00Z
• The countdown to restoring relations with Venezuela
  The 34-year-old slender Caracas politician Oliver Blanco, an opponent of Chavismo, was the third Venezuelan foreign minister — appointed by Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez — that Fo…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-15T09:00:00Z
• Franco Parisi: "What I have discussed — yes, there is a majority in the PDG in favor of the accusation against Rabat"
  From Alabama, United States, former presidential candidate and founder of the People's Party (PDG), Franco Parisi, has been keeping a close eye on the discussion of the National Budget. "All day long …
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-15T09:00:00Z
• 'Somebody hit us': Recording captures pilot's words as two planes collide at Miami airport
  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reportedly said air traffic controllers had instructed the UPS crew to give way to the Copa Airlines flight.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T08:59:31Z
• AI cheating scandal rattles South Korea as annual college exam looms
  Fears for national entrance exam next week, as top scorer on tax exam admits sending photos of questions to AI tool The marks attained by the top scorer ⁠on South Korea’s national exam for aspirin…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-15T08:56:11Z
• Three sentenced to death over Jordan church attack
  A Jordian court on Sunday sentenced the three gunmen responsible for a terror attack on a church funeral procession in the village of Hamoud that killed nine and wounded others. The attack prompted …
  France 24 europe 2026-11-15T08:53:39Z
• Russian forces strike energy infrastructure in Zhytomyr region
  Russian attacks have damaged energy infrastructure and residential buildings in the Zhytomyr region.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T08:50:00Z
• India pulled 500m people out of poverty. Many of them still barely survive
  World Bank says India pulled a record number of citizens out of poverty, but millions of them still live on the edge.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-15T08:49:47Z
• They propose to the INE a vaccine against a supermajority for 2027
  The Democratic Alliance for Electoral Observation will propose to the National Electoral Institute (INE) to explore two solutions to the problem of overrepresentation of political forces in the Chambe…
  El Universal latam 2026-11-15T08:46:14Z
• Hacker attacks, the expert: “Citizens increasingly at risk, but it takes little to protect themselves”
  According to Consumers' Forum, at least one home in three is at risk of cyber intrusion. For Gabriele Faggioli, the human factor weighs as much as the evolution of attacks and system weaknesses. But t…
  La Repubblica europe 2026-11-15T08:43:52Z
• Thousands in Portugal protest against surging rental prices
  Thousands of people across Portugal are angry about rising rental prices, demanding action to end the housing crisis.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-15T08:40:37Z
• Floppy disks, paper data, copper cables: the report that condemns the management of US skies
  The world's greatest technological power also relies on technologies from the 1980s to control air traffic. This is denounced in the report by the GAO, the agency that oversees government activities. …
  La Repubblica europe 2026-11-15T08:34:01Z
• Tensions and economic turbulence in Cambodia, as it hosts Francophonie summit
  Phnom Penh is hosting the 20th Francophonie summit, which opens on 15 November. But with tensions with Thailand rising and tourism in decline, the summit comes at a challenging time for Cambodia.
  RFI europe 2026-11-15T08:33:13Z
• SpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket in historic first
  Crowds outside the Texas Starbase erupted into cheers as the mechanical arms closed around the spaceship for the first time, a moment SpaceX said "changed everything."
  Euronews europe 2026-11-15T08:32:33Z
• Russian attacks leave 14 injured in Kharkiv region, damage businesses, warehouses, and homes
  Fourteen people, including four children, were injured in Russian attacks in the Kharkiv region over the past day.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T08:31:00Z
• Iran claims strike on US base in Bahrain, kingdom says it intercepted aerial attacks
  Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had attacked a US military base in Bahrain in retaliation for “hostile US actions”.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T08:30:45Z
• 'Holy mothers of Gaza': Italian artist's work draws attention to war’s toll on mothers
  The artwork forms part of a larger installation of similar projects across religious sites in Naples, a city that the artist dsescribed as ‘anti-Zionist’.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T08:27:18Z
• Cartels set up cyber-surveillance on the border with the US; they guide migrants with drones and by phone
  San Diego.— In the sky over the border between Tijuana and San Diego, drones have become the new eyes of organized crime. They are the new cybernetic hawks along the boundary between Mexico and the …
  El Universal latam 2026-11-15T08:21:18Z
• Presidential office weighs life without parole as part of public safety push
  SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's presidential office said Sunday it is c...
  Yonhap asia 2026-11-15T08:20:21Z
• 'Hot mess for Americans': Mississippi Senator-elect Scott Colom stranded at Atlanta Airport amid Delta pilot shortage and FAA ground stop
  Democrat Scott Colom, who made history by becoming Mississippi's first black senator since 1881, has revealed that he is stranded at Atlanta Airport.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T08:19:53Z
• Israel kills Hamas commander in strike on Gaza camp, officials say
  Both Hamas and IDF officials confirm the death of Samir Abu Younis, commander of the Rafah Brigade.
  BBC uk 2026-11-15T08:17:41Z
• Jordan sentences three men to death by hanging after deadly church attack
  This is a breaking news story.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-15T08:15:04Z
• Iran Strikes Bahrain Base, Repeats Path to US Deal Remains Open
  Iran targeted an air base in Bahrain in the first direct strike on the Gulf state in weeks, even as it reiterated that a path to ending the conflict with the US remains open.
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-15T08:14:04Z
• Petrochemical plant on fire in Tatarstan following drone attack, substation damaged in Taganrog – media
  A fire broke out at the Nizhnekamskneftekhim industrial facility in Russia's Tatarstan region following a nighttime drone attack, while an electrical substation supplying power to Taganrog's industria…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T08:14:00Z
• Macron urges unity as Francophonie summit opens in Cambodia
  Leaders of French-speaking nations gathered in Phnom Penh as a row over who should lead the Francophonie and Congo’s threat to quit put pressure on Macron to broker consensus.
  DW europe 2026-11-15T08:12:00Z
• Geopolitics won't affect Interpol assembly, 'inevitable' police cooperation: Joe Chow
  Hong Kong's police chief has dismissed concerns that geopolitical tensions could affect attendance at the coming Interpol general assembly to be held in the city, saying transnational cooperation on p…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-15T08:09:50Z
• North Korea makes changes to national flag for first time in 78 years
  Article 166 of North Korea’s revised constitution changes the flag’s height-to-width ratio from 1:2 to 1:1.65, making it shorter.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T08:09:28Z
• Russian envoy outlines Moscow's concerns over Switzerland's OSCE chairmanship
  He noted that the Russian and Swiss delegations meet every week and that the Swiss side does not withhold information from Russia, Dmitry Polyansky said
  TASS russia 2026-11-15T08:07:32Z
• Pact on South China Sea code of conduct unlikely, as ASEAN leaders gather
  Finishing negotiations for disputed South China Sea agreement will be a 'tall order', analysts say.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-15T08:07:08Z
• China’s upgraded VT-4B export tank gets fourth-gen Type 100 tech ahead of Zhuhai show
  China has upgraded its VT-4 series main battle tank with cutting-edge technologies aimed at the international market, newly surfaced photos show ahead of the country’s premier defence exhibition in …
  SCMP asia 2026-11-15T08:01:49Z
• Sudden ice, high costs: are China’s Arctic shipping ambitions at risk after traffic surge?
  Chinese and South Korean shipping through the Arctic Ocean to Europe has increased this year, although unpredictable ice, high costs and lapses in demand have exposed the challenges of navigating the …
  SCMP asia 2026-11-15T08:00:09Z
• Christina Koch, of Artemis II, on the mission's impact: "It far exceeded everything we had imagined and hoped for"
  The President of the United States, Donald Trump, received the crew of the Artemis II mission this past Friday, August 28. The recognition of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina…
  La Nacion latam 2026-11-15T08:00:00Z
• Cape Verde could make election history with first female president
  Cape Verde goes to the polls on Sunday in an election that could see the African island nation appoint its first ever female leader. Justice Minister Joana Rosa challenges incumbent José Maria Neves,…
  France 24 europe 2026-11-15T07:56:14Z
• War update: 171 combat engagements on front line over past day
  On November 14, Ukraine's Defense Forces engaged Russian troops in 171 combat clashes along the front line.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T07:56:00Z
• Explosion at Neiva toll booth: authorities investigate suspected explosive attack on the road connecting the capital of Huila with Bogotá
  The explosion occurred at around 12:40 a.m. on Sunday, November 15.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-11-15T07:55:59Z
• The 51st anniversary of the Vela Muxe is celebrated in Juchitán
  Juchitán.— As part of the 51st anniversary of the Vela de Las Intrépidas, the muxes held a parade through the main streets of the municipality of Juchitán de Zaragoza. During the procession, whic…
  El Universal latam 2026-11-15T07:52:27Z
• November 14 demonstrations: In both Paris and Lyon, diverse but determined crowds take to the streets
  The marches held on Saturday, organized by a wide range of groups, were largely dominated by opposition to a bill dubbed the 'license to kill,' which would introduce a presumption of self-defense for …
  Le Monde europe 2026-11-15T07:51:53Z
• YouTube blocks 16 Russian channels in Ukraine, including versions of Masha and the Bear
  Center for the fight against disinformation, 'Russian propaganda channels and pro-war bloggers'
  ANSA europe 2026-11-15T07:50:59Z
• Prince Harry visits Lviv for the first conference on war trauma
  The Duke of Sussex at the Superhumans Center where conflict-related injuries are treated
  ANSA europe 2026-11-15T07:50:14Z
• SpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship ‘catch’ as Starship spacecraft returns from orbit | Video
  Starship’s successful return and catch by its launch tower advances SpaceX’s goal of building a fully reusable rocket and supports future lunar ambitions.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T07:43:21Z
• Russian forces attack industrial facility in Kirovohrad region, causing fires
  Russian forces attacked an industrial infrastructure facility in the Kirovohrad region, causing fires to break out.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T07:35:00Z
• Moscow: 533 Ukrainian drones shot down overnight across several Russian regions
  Kiev: 132 Russian drones overnight against Ukraine, 106 intercepted
  ANSA europe 2026-11-15T07:32:07Z
• Germany news: Germany holds national day of remembrance
  Events are being held for Volkstrauertag, a day commemorating victims of war and oppression. Meanwhile, experts say the country is headed for a budget crisis. DW has more.
  DW europe 2026-11-15T07:23:00Z
• Russia’s Nizhnekamsk comes under massive drone attack, injuries reported
  Emergency and response teams are working at the sites
  TASS russia 2026-11-15T07:22:20Z
• Air defense neutralizes 106 of 132 Russian drones used to attack Ukraine
  Air defense forces neutralized 106 drones used by the Russian military to attack Ukraine overnight on November 15.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T07:16:00Z
• Zelenskyy questions SpaceX over reported Starshield speed restrictions
  The restrictions have been directly affecting Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian jet-powered attack drones, Zelenskyy said in an address at the European Political Community summit in Dublin earlie…
  Euronews europe 2026-11-15T07:15:50Z
• South Korea calms fears over 260,000 Nvidia chip order after Jensen Huang’s exit
  The South Korean government said Nvidia’s existing partnership commitments to Seoul remain intact despite disgraced CEO Jensen Huang’s departure from the artificial intelligence giant. However, un…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-15T07:13:34Z
• ASEAN summit: Who's attending and what's at stake?
  Energy disruptions resulting from the US-Israel war on Iran are a key issue for the import-dependent bloc.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-15T07:11:24Z
• How alias Raúl, one of the successors to drug lord Fito, operated within the power structure of Los Choneros in Ecuador
  The capture of Heráclito Sánchez Zambrano, alias Raúl, identified by Ecuadorian authorities as one of the operational successors of José Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias Fito, revealed the efforts o…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-15T07:06:01Z
• World leaders opened the ASEAN summit in Manila, focused on energy security and pressure from China.
  More than 20 leaders of global powers will gather starting this Sunday in Manila for the summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), marked by the visit of the President of the Unite…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-15T07:05:00Z
• 'Is this a cyberattack?' Grounded flights, a Microsoft outage and AI chaos fuel cybersecurity fears
  A series of unsettling disruptions, from tech stock turbulence and Microsoft outages to a nationwide grounding of flights, has left millions wondering whether the world’s increasingly interconnected…
  France 24 europe 2026-11-15T07:04:31Z
• The Israeli army killed a Hamas military leader in southern Gaza
  The Israeli Army reported that it attacked a senior commander of Hamas's military wing in the southern Gaza Strip this Sunday. Samir Abu Younis, commander of the Rafah Brigade of the Al-Qassam Brigade…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-15T07:02:59Z
• Dubai, Abu Dhabi property markets could gain if Trump’s midterm losses help end Iran war
  The United Arab Emirates, a favoured destination for foreign property investment, could see support for housing demand and prices if heavy midterm losses for US President Donald Trump’s Republican P…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-15T07:00:09Z
• Hate Crime Law: human rights activists insist on its repeal and that the dialogue table push for it
  Commission chaired by Pedro Infante holds public consultation on the Law Against Hatred. Photo: AN The special commission designated by the National Assembly (AN), chaired by Pedro Infante (Psuv), is…
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-11-15T06:55:00Z
• US seeking 24-year jail term for Nikhil Gupta over alleged Pannun murder plot, defence wants 12 years
  In a letter addressed to the judge, Victor Marrero, Gupta expressed regret for his role in the purported assassination plot.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T06:52:24Z
• Private house catches fire following enemy attack in Dnipro district
  A private house caught fire in Dnipro district following a drone attack.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T06:52:00Z
• US's longest aircraft stoppage in 25 years: Why a problem on the ground affected flights thousands of miles away
  President Donald Trump-led administration blamed the disruption on a botched attempt to replace decades-old copper wire communication lines.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T06:51:17Z
• Working to formalise Quad leaders’ summit next week: US official
  Working to formalise Quad leaders’ summit next week: US official
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T06:50:37Z