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New Delhi blanketed in toxic smog after Diwali fireworks
New Delhi woke up to thick smog after Diwali celebrations saw fireworks light up the city overnight.
Pope tells Argentina’s Milei leaders should know limits of power
Pope Leo XIV urged Argentina to protect democracy during an address alongside President Javier Milei.
A joke or test? Why Trump floated UFC’s Dana White as his press secretary
White is a close friend of Trump and has endorsed him for president, but has never held a government position.
Turkiye pushes electrification top of climate agenda as COP31 set to open
Ankara aims to make electricity account for 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035.
‘Tents don’t protect us’: Rains flood displaced Palestinians in Gaza
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are vulnerable to flooding as Israel continues to block entry of mobile homes.
Smog blankets New Delhi as Diwali firecrackers worsen air quality
Air quality in Indian capital reaches severe levels, posing heightened health risks for more than 30 million residents.
South Africa’s ANC suffers worst-ever local elections result
South Africa's ANC has suffered its worst-ever local elections result, securing just 30% of the vote.
Trump defends Nvidia CEO amid Chinese spying allegations
Donald Trump has defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who admitted to an affair with a woman suspected of spying for China.
Mexico arrests alleged major leader of Jalisco cartel
Rafael Alvarez, alias 'R2', was captured with intelligence shared by the US Drug Enforcement Administration.
Drone attack on Iraqi Kurdistan gas field triggers mass blackout
A drone attack has halted production at the Khor Mor gas field in northern Iraq, causing widespread power outages.