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Thousands rally against COP31 as climate talks hit midpoint

Climate campaigners hold placards and banners during a march marking the opening of the Peoples’ Climate Summit and the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice in Antalya, Turkey, on Nov 14.
Climate campaigners hold placards and banners during a march marking the opening of the Peoples’ Climate Summit and the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice in Antalya, Turkey, on Nov 14.

Trump tells advisers he may hold off on Iran attacks barring new provocations, sources say

FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump speaks in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 9, 2026. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump speaks in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 9, 2026. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz/File Photo

Yemen's Houthis say they fired missiles at Saudi forces in Jazan

Climate could force more than 200 million from homes: UN migration chief

People walk through floodwater in an affected area on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos archipelago, Ecuador, on Oct 31, 2026.
People walk through floodwater in an affected area on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos archipelago, Ecuador, on Oct 31, 2026.

UN rights chief demands Houthis return body of Yemeni staff member

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk holds a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon, July 27, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk holds a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon, July 27, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Turkey, Qatar sign mutual defence agreement, Turkish presidency says

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Istanbul, Turkey, on Nov 13.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Istanbul, Turkey, on Nov 13.

Eisenkot urges respect for Israel’s Arab minority after Netanyahu attacks

Israeli prime ministerial hopeful Gadi Eisenkot said Arab citizens of Israel are an integral part of the Israeli story.
Israeli prime ministerial hopeful Gadi Eisenkot said Arab citizens of Israel are an integral part of the Israeli story.

World oil market is returning to surplus as Gulf exports recover

Some tankers are evading Iranian drones as they sail through the Strait of Hormuz by switching off their tracking signals.
Some tankers are evading Iranian drones as they sail through the Strait of Hormuz by switching off their tracking signals.

Six-year-old Gaza burn victim caught in Israeli dispute over aid

Palestinian mother Islam Yassin adjusting a facial pressure mask on her six-year-old daughter, Masa Yassin, who suffered burn injuries, inside their tent in Gaza City on Nov 11.
Palestinian mother Islam Yassin adjusting a facial pressure mask on her six-year-old daughter, Masa Yassin, who suffered burn injuries, inside their tent in Gaza City on Nov 11.

Iran says tanker carrying LNG hit mine, suffered explosion in Hormuz

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