In a significant development, Russia says it is open to negotiations on an end to the Ukraine war if initiated by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Moscow's ambassador to the UN in Geneva has said that any talks need to be based on the realities of Russian advances. The remarks come in the wake of indications of a shift in Ukraine's stand as well. Officials have said that Kyiv's stand may hinge not so much on territorial boundaries. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Says, 'Open To Talks If Initiated By US President Elect-Trump'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been selected by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as his next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Watch in for more details!

US: RFK Jr. To Head US Health Agency Dept Of Health & Human Services

Swedish tabloid Expressen has revealed that the country's gender Equality Minister Paulina Brandberg has such a phobia of bananas that government officials are making sure the yellow fruit is not present at any place she is going to visit. The tabloid viewed several leaked emails and quoted from them in its report to say that Brandberg’s staff had gone to great lengths to ensure that the fruit was never anywhere near her during her official visits. Watch in for more details!

'Banana-Free Zones Requested' Over Swedish Minister's Phobia

The European Commission has fined Meta Platforms over $840 million for antitrust violations linked to its Facebook Marketplace. The Commission has accused Meta of breaching EU competition laws by unfairly linking its classified ad service, Facebook Marketplace, with its social network. Watch in for more details!

Meta Fined $840 Million For Tying Facebook Marketplace To Platform

The Third Edition of the India-Australia joint military exercise the AustraHind is currently underway at the foreign training node in Pune. According to India’s defense Ministry this two-week training program is designed to enhance cooperation and interoperability between the Armed Forces of the two Nations. Here’s a glimpse of the joint drill that will continue till November 21st. Watch in for more details!

India, Australia Hold Joint Military Exercise 'AustraHind' In Pune; Forces Focus On Interoperability

India's Ministry of External Affairs says it will pursue the extradition of Khalistani separatist Arsh Singh Gill, also known as Arsh Dalla, who has been arrested in Ontario. Dalla is wanted in over 50 cases of murder, extortion, and terrorist acts. Watch in for more details!

India To Seek Khalistani Separatist's Extradition From Canada

Spain's traumatised Valencia region emerged unscathed from an urgent rain alert,--which came two weeks after the country's deadliest floods in decades killed more than 200 people there...National weather agency AEMET downgraded the highest red warning for rain by two levels,--for the eastern Valencia coast after a new storm made landfall...Watch in for more details!

Heavy Rain In Spain Weeks After Deadly Floods

Researchers are working to develop a substitute that could be used to supplement blood, with a shelf life of up to 42 days, which is shorter than that of natural blood. Watch in for more details!

Artificial Blood Can Save Lives In Regions With No Blood Donation

Typhoon Usagi slammed into the Philippines' already disaster-ravaged north,--- As authorities rushed to evacuate thousands of people from flood-prone areas...The fifth storm to strike the country in just three weeks, --- Usagi made landfall in the town of Baggao in Cagayan province... Watch in for more details!

Philippines:  Storm Man-yi Is Forecast To Strike On Sunday

A failed bomb attack on Brazil's Supreme Court is being probed as a terrorist act with possible links to last year's uprising against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Federal Police Chief André Rodríguez has said that the explosions are being investigated as an act of terrorism and a violent attack on the democratic rule of law. Watch in for more details!

Brazil SC Bomb Attack: Police Say, Explosion Being Investigated As An Act Of Terrorism

US President-Elect Donald Trump has named lawmaker Matt Gaetz as his Pick for Attorney General as he continues to shape his administration ahead of taking up power in January. Watch in for more details!

Trump's Cabinet: Congressman Matt Gaetz Named As Attorney General

High inflation continues to weigh on Argentina's economy, causing significant strain on consumer purchasing power. While the country has seen some easing in recent months, the effects on daily spending are still visible. Watch in for more details!

Argentina's Inflation Drop Fails To Revive Consumer Spending

Rafael Grossi, head of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran to discuss nuclear issues. The talks focused on Iran’s nuclear program and efforts to ensure compliance with international agreements. This meeting comes amid ongoing international concerns over Iran’s nuclear activities and its commitment to the 2015 nuclear deal.

UN’s IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi Meets Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi in Tehran For Nuclear Talks

The sit down between Chinese President Xi Jinping and incumbent US President Joe Biden will take place on the sidelines of APEC Summit. This will likely be the pair's third and the most likely final face-to-face before Biden steps down in January. Experts say that the meeting between Xi and Biden could help ease concerns about the US-China issue. Watch in for more details!

Will Xi's Final Summit With Biden Ease U.S-China Tensions?

China and Russia's bonhomie was on full display at an air show in China in Zhuhai. Beijing unveiled fifth-generation fighter jets which are aimed at challenging American air power. Now here is how Russia's deadly war machine, the Su-57, was the showstopper. Take a look at this report.

China Airshow 2024: J-35A & Su 57 Steal The Spotlight At The Zhuhai Air Show

People in Spain brace for fresh storms and heavy rains just two weeks after flash floods wreaked havoc in Spain's Valencia and other parts, claiming over 200 lives.

Spain: Heavy Rains Lash Country Two Weeks After Valencia Floods

In the ongoing Hezbollah-Israel war, the Iran-backed armed group has claimed that it fired missiles at Israeli soldiers near the key border town of BINT JbeIl in southern Lebanon. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israeli Soldiers Targeted Near Bint Jbeil In Lebanon, Says Hezbollah

Donald Trump made a triumphant return to the White House as President elect on Wednesday. Trump met incumbent President Joe Biden on his invitation, beginning the customary transfer of power process. 'Welcome back,' said the 81-year-old Biden as he congratulated the 78-year-old Trump. Watch this report for more details!

US President-Elect Donald Trump Meets Joe Biden In White House; Both Pledge Smooth Transition

US President-Elect Donald Trump Meets Incumbent Leader Joe Biden In Oval Office

Sri Lankans are casting their ballots in a snap general election. The polls will determine whether the island nation wants to further empower its new president Anura Kumara Dissanayake or not. Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka Parliamentary Elections 2024:President Dissanayake Seeks To Expand Parliamentary Presence

Chinese linked hackers have allegedly breached several US Telecom networks assessing data originally attending intended for American law enforcement. Watch in for more details!

Chinese Hackers Allegedly Target US Law Enforcement Data

Russia has reiterated its warning against Ukraine's use of Western long range weapons. The Russian foreign Ministry has said that the response to use the long range systems to strike Russia would be inevitable and destructive for Ukraine's NATO allies. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Says, ' Kyiv Using Long-Range Weapons Will e Destructive For NATO

Pakistan continues to Grapple with Rising Terror attacks, Country's armed forces have claimed to kill 12 terrorists including a high-profile target in two provinces and this comes just days after the army killed 10 terrorists in Northern Waziristan.

Pakistan: Security Forces Kill Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa And Balochistan

The United Nations has been hosting a climate meeting called the conference of the parties or COP every year for over 30 years. Global warming's worst impacts are discussed as delegates from different parts of the world gather in one location to try to find solutions. One of the world's biggest oil and gas-dependent nations is hosting COP for the second year in a row. While governments are speaking the language, they are not funding the movement entirely.

COP29 Climate Summit: New Multi-Trillion-Dollar Annual Finance Goal Eyed At COP29

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