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Last updated: 2026-11-11 13:07 UTC

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- A major Saudi oil pipeline was attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels, causing a fire but no disruption to operations; missiles intercepted over Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks prompt emergency measures in Riyadh; Brent Crude falls below $90 per barrel due to potential de-escalation in Middle East tensions. - US sanctions target individuals and entities linked to Cambodia's Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organisation, including cyber-enabled fraud and human trafficking activities; Philippines prepares for the 49th ASEAN Leaders' Summit with high-profile attendees like US President Trump and Brazilian President Lula da Silva. - Serbian student-led opposition wins snap parliamentary elections, challenging President Aleksandar Vucic's dominance; Russia faces setbacks in the Balkans as Serbia's election results indicate reduced Russian influence. - Congo rebels killed at least 57 civilians and burned a health post near Beni in attacks blamed on the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF); The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo surpassed 11,000 confirmed cases with over 5,387 deaths, making it the second-largest and deadliest on record. - Salvadoran troops attacked a Haitian gang in Croix-des-Bouquets, killing 20 people; the operation was criticized by the U.S. State Department and prompted calls from Amnesty International for transparency regarding the terms of troop deployment. - China's foreign tourism has rebounded since border reopening, attracting French travelers; Typhoons and El Niño cause significant damage in East Asia, affecting Taiwan, China, and Japan until March 2024. - A gunman in Krakow, Poland died in hospital after killing six people and injuring several others on Main Market Square; the attack has been classified as an act of terrorism by Polish authorities amid concerns over rising far-right extremism. - A blast at a Turkish steel plant killed 16 people and injured 13 others during molten steel casting; North Korea has tested new air defense systems and cruise missiles multiple times recently. - Pope Leo XIV criticizes President Javier Milei’s austerity policies during his visit to Buenos Aires, drawing large crowds; Eva Geller, a Holocaust survivor injured during the Bondi beach terror attack last year, died nearly one year later at age 90. - Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov criticize Western nations for seizing foreign vessels and geopolitical lawlessness; NATO plans devastating deep strikes on Russia’s military-industrial base to counter aggression. - Qantas plans to cut 850 corporate jobs due to AI modernization and rising fuel costs; Confidence among mortgaged households in Australia has hit its lowest level since 1994, amid economic pessimism and high fuel prices.

Key events right now

  • Baltic nations, Finland issue overnight drone warnings as Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes — al_monitor · Russia–NATO Europe
  • Kow Essuman accuses Finance Minister, AG of ignoring letters over unpaid entitlements — myjoyonline_gh · Other
  • Huckabee said renewed strikes on Iran are still on the table. — times_of_israel · Other
  • Anthony Loke said DAP still backs Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, according to the headline. — malay_mail_my · Other
  • Burnham promises 10-year plan before Christmas recess — politico_eu · Other
  • Former Minister Mikhail Abyzov sentenced to 14 years for fraud — meduza · Other
  • US Africa Command deputy head Lt Gen John Brennan said similar partnerships with military-led governments in West Africa have failed to improve security. — bbc_world · Other

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