In a dramatic turn of events, eight Democratic senators broke party lines to join Republicans in advancing a critical stopgap funding bill designed to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The procedural vote in the U.S. Senate signals a major step toward reopening federal agencies and restoring government operations nationwide. Senate Vote Signals

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Seoul, South Korea – November 10, 2025 – South Korea’s special prosecutor has formally indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on new charges, including aiding an enemy state and abuse of power, related to his short-lived declaration of martial law last year. The indictment comes after a special investigation examined whether Yoon ordered drone flights

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Philippines – November 10, 2025 – The Philippines is grappling with the aftermath of Typhoon Fung-wong, which swept across Luzon with winds up to 185 km/h (115 mph) and gusts reaching 230 km/h (143 mph), killing at least two people, displacing 1.4 million residents, and leaving widespread destruction in its wake. Rescue and recovery operations

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Jakarta, Indonesia – November 10, 2025 – Indonesia has officially named former president Soeharto a posthumous national hero, a move that has sparked widespread criticism from civil society groups, human rights activists, and academics. The award, announced during the National Hero Day ceremony, was conferred by President Prabowo Subianto, who is Soeharto’s former son-in-law. Hero

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New Delhi, India – November 10, 2025 – Thousands of residents and environmental activists took to the streets of New Delhi over the weekend, demanding urgent action as the Indian capital faced yet another winter smog crisis. The protests highlight growing public concern over the city’s severe air pollution, which has reached levels classified as

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Belem, Brazil – November 10, 2025 – The United Nations has issued a stark warning that climate change is forcing millions of people from their homes, highlighting the urgent need for global action as COP30 opens in Brazil. According to a new UNHCR report, weather-related disasters displaced approximately 250 million people over the past decade—equivalent

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Baghdad, Iraq – November 10, 2025 – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani may lead his Construction and Development Coalition to win the largest number of parliamentary seats in the November 11 elections, but analysts caution that this does not guarantee his continuation as prime minister. Post-election negotiations with rival Shia parties and the fragility

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Magdeburg, Germany – November 10, 2025 – A Saudi Arabian doctor accused of carrying out a deadly Christmas market ramming attack in Magdeburg has appeared in court, marking the start of a high-profile trial. The attack, which occurred in December 2024, left six people dead and over 300 injured, shaking Germany and prompting intense debates

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Tehran, Iran – November 10, 2025 – Iran has dismissed allegations by the United States and Israel that it was plotting to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico as “ridiculous” and politically motivated. The Iranian government called the claims absurd and stated that they have no basis in fact. Iran Denounces Allegations Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman

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Machala, Ecuador – November 10, 2025 – At least 31 inmates were killed in a violent prison riot at Machala prison in El Oro province, southern Ecuador, officials confirmed. The deadly unrest, which involved gunfire, explosions, and hanging deaths, has raised serious concerns over the country’s chronic prison violence and security failures. Details of the

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