Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – November 1, 2025Hundreds of demonstrators marched through Vila Cruzeiro, one of the favelas targeted in Rio de Janeiro’s deadliest police operation in history, demanding the resignation of Rio state Governor Claudio Castro. The protests follow a police raid this week that left at least 121 people dead, including four officers,

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Caribbean – November 1, 2025Hurricane Melissa has finally moved out of the Caribbean after ravaging Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba for several days, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming at least 50 lives. Authorities warn the death toll is likely to rise as rescue and recovery operations continue. Jamaica Faces Massive Damage Melissa struck Jamaica

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Kasibuga, Andhra Pradesh, India – November 1, 2025At least nine people were killed and several others injured in a devastating stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibuga, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday. The tragedy occurred as thousands of devotees gathered to participate in a Hindu religious ceremony, overwhelming the temple’s capacity and leading to

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Gyeongju, South Korea – November 1, 2025Leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region concluded the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, pledging support for trade, investment, and economic growth that “benefits all.” The summit was largely defined by a high-profile agreement between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping

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Cuba’s former Economy Minister Alejandro Gil has been formally charged with espionage and a wide range of financial crimes, the country’s attorney general announced on Friday. The announcement comes after a nearly two-year investigation into Gil’s tenure as minister of economy and planning, a period marked by major economic reforms and controversy. Details of the

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On Saturday, tens of thousands gathered in the Serbian city of Novi Sad to commemorate the first anniversary of the tragic train station roof collapse that killed 16 people and sparked a wave of mass anti-government protests. At precisely 11:52am local time—the exact moment the accident occurred on November 1, 2024—the crowd observed 16 minutes

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A humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan’s Darfur region, where thousands of civilians remain unaccounted for following the takeover of the North Darfur capital, el-Fasher, by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Survivors describe atrocities, including mass killings, sexual violence, and the systematic targeting of families attempting to flee the city. El-Fasher Falls After 18-Month Siege

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Tehran, Iran – As Iran continues to grapple with spiraling economic hardship and rising social tension following its brief but destructive war with Israel, deep divisions are emerging within the government over how to respond to the demands of Iran’s younger generations. Despite attempts at outreach, including the appointment of a so-called “Gen Z adviser,”

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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has secured a landslide victory in a highly contentious election overshadowed by widespread unrest, allegations of political repression, and the exclusion of leading opposition figures. The result, announced by the country’s electoral commission on Saturday, showed Hassan winning 97.66% of the vote, dominating every constituency nationwide and effectively guaranteeing her

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As global leaders wrapped up the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, the absence of U.S. President Donald Trump opened up space for China’s president, Xi Jinping, to take center stage. With 21 members representing nearly 40% of the world’s population and half of its global trade, the 2025 APEC summit became

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