China's Singles' Day shopping festival winds down with 'muted' sentiment, sales expectations

Africa: Statement of the Forty-Third Meeting of the Polio IHR Emergency Committee

[WHO] The 43rd meeting of the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations (IHR or Regulations) on the international spread of poliovirus was convened by the WHO Director-General on 01 October 2025 with eight out of nine Committee members and the adviser

Africa: COP30 - How Anticipatory Action Helps People Prepare As Extreme Weather Strikes

[WFP] The World Food Programme is marking ten years of anticipatory action, working with partners to improve forecasts and tailor activations ahead of emergencies

Turkey says 20 soldiers killed in military cargo plane crash in Georgia

ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkey's defence ministry said on Wednesday that 20 soldiers were killed in the crash of a Turkish military cargo plane in Georgia on Tuesday. (Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by Himani Sarkar)

Australia and Indonesia announce new security treaty

The treaty commits the neighbours to consult each other if either country is threatened.

Indonesian Hit ‘Jumbo’ Team Reunites for Live-Action Adaptation ‘Na Willa’ (EXCLUSIVE)

The creative team behind “Jumbo,” Indonesia’s highest-grossing film of all time, is reuniting for another family-oriented project. Visinema Studios is producing a live-action adaptation of “Na Willa,” based on the children’s novel by Reda Gaudiamo. The project marks the second

Field & Stream TV, Backed by Country Stars Morgan Wallen and Eric Church, Is Coming to Streaming and Broadcast Platforms

Field & Stream, the outdoor lifestyle brand whose owners include country singer-songwriters Morgan Wallen and Eric Church, is wading into the streaming TV era. Field & Stream and media company Outdoor America inked a strategic partnership under which Outdoor America’s free

Africa: Who Speaks for the Dead? Rethinking Consent in Ancient DNA Research

[The Conversation Africa] Would you choose to have a part of your body live on after you died? How might your choice affect your relatives - or even your entire community?

Africa: International Criminal Court - Sanctions Threaten Global Fight Against Impunity

[UN News] Coercion and sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) are "assaults on the very principles of international law itself," the President of the UN General Assembly warned on Tuesday.

Researchers validate measurement-protection quantum key distribution

Korean researchers have successfully established a measurement protection (MP) theory that enables stable quantum key distribution (QKD) without the need for measurement correction of quantum states, and experimentally verified it.

G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada for talks on trade, Ukraine, and Trump's ceasefire plan in Gaza

Tensions have risen between the US and traditional allies like Canada over defence spending, trade and uncertainty over President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan in Gaza and efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Africa: Strokes Are On the Rise in Africa - Why the Continent Needs Its Own Care Guidelines

[The Conversation Africa] A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when something prevents the brain from getting enough blood flow. Stroke is now one of the leading causes of death and disability in Africa. Current estimates indicate rates of incidence (new cases) as high

Africa: Smartphones, Women's Rights and Coupons - New Trends That Can Boost Insurance for African Farmers

[The Conversation Africa] Storms, drought, floods and heatwaves are a disaster for small scale farmers in Africa, who can't all afford insurance. Yet new, technologically advanced and cheaper types of agricultural insurance exist and could be rolled out across Africa. These

Africa: Keeping Cool On a Hotter Planet - COP30 Pushes for Sustainable Cooling and AI Innovation

[UN News] As the planet heats up, so does the race for smarter, cleaner technology. At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, delegates are weighing a paradox at the heart of climate innovation: how to harness powerful tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced cooling systems

New bridge partially collapses in China's Sichuan province

Conditions on the mountainside beside the Hongqi bridge worsened on Tuesday (Nov 11), triggering landslides, leading to the collapse of the approach bridge and roadbed.

Bill Gates drops a climate bomb on COP30

Shortly before COP30 talks begin in Brazil, tech billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates has launched a “narrative grenade” into the discourse of climate politics by publishing a lengthy memo calling for a rethink of how the climate crisis is framed and addressed. Gates calls

Cambodia's Prince Group denies link to scams after asset seizures

Chen Zhi, the founder of Prince Holding Group, is accused of running a transnational scam empire.

Fetterman: 'No one really knows' who's running the Democratic Party in Senate, House

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said Tuesday that “no one really knows” who’s heading up his party in both chambers of Congress as tensions flare among Democrats over the ongoing government shutdown. “Who is running the show now in the Democratic Party, in the Senate, in the

Cambodia’s Prince Group denies link to scams after asset seizures

Authorities allege founder Chen Zhi runs a transnational criminal organisation.

Tokyo protests Russia’s wider entry ban over Ukraine sanctions

Tokyo accused Moscow of shifting the blame for its invasion of Ukraine.

More sleep, less screen time as China aims to reduce student stress

The initiatives include a classroom ban on mobile phones and a period of “screen-free” time.

Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US over strikes on drug vessels

Colombia's president Gustavo Petro said Colombia's military must end communications with US security agencies until the US ceases its attacks on speedboats suspected of carrying drugs.

Why is it so hard to take a good photo of the moon with my phone?

It's a beautiful clear night. The stars are out and the moon looks breathtaking against the sky, so you reach for your phone to take a snap. The results are, to be blunt, disappointing.

Cybernetic bridge between US and China in AI

For the second time in two years, hundreds of mostly Western public intellectuals have published an open letter calling for a ban or moratorium on artificial superintelligence (ASI) until there is a broad scientific consensus that it can be done safely and controllably. Western

Thailand clarifies new $400 fine for drinking alcohol during banned hours

For now, the focus is on education and warnings rather than immediate fines.

Sticker shock no more: New rule requires S. Korean wedding vendors to disclose complete pricing info

Wedding service providers in South Korea are legally required to disclose complete pricing information.

Asian markets up on hopes over US shutdown deal, Fed rate cut

Vietnam eyes tariff deal soon, as US seeks to cut huge trade deficit

Vietnam DPM urged US businesses to help in bilateral negotiations so that the two parties could “soon sign a fair and balanced trade agreement.”

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan seeks ‘important’ Mamdani meeting to discuss NYC: ‘We’ll give him some ideas’

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan plans to have a meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to discuss the future of the Big Apple.

Kanu Behl Preps French-Indian Romance ‘Loving Anais’ as Cannes Selection ‘Agra’ Gets Indian Theatrical Release: ‘People Want to See More Complex Content’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Indian filmmaker Kanu Behl is developing “Loving Anais,” a star-crossed romance set between India and France, as his follow-up to Cannes Directors’ Fortnight title “Agra,” which opens theatrically in India. “It’s kind of like star-crossed romance mixed in with noir,” Behl tells

Australia's spy chief accuses China of targeting key infrastructure

Mike Burgess says state-linked hackers have tried to access water, transport and energy networks.

South Korea's ex-spy chief arrested over martial law

Long-term analysis yields clearer picture of toxin-producing blue-green algae blooms

A long-term analysis shows that a major Oregon reservoir abruptly swapped one type of toxic algae for another midway through the 12-year study period, absent any obvious cause. The project provides a novel look at harmful algal blooms (HABs), which pose multiple health risks to

Raskin blasts 'blatantly corrupt' Senate deal allowing suits over secret phone record subpoenas

The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee slammed a Senate-approved plan to reopen the government that would also pave the way for eight GOP senators to earn significant sums from litigation challenging the search of their phone records related to Jan. 6. Tucked into

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Celebrates 20 Years With Perfect Scores, Record Votes and a Fan-Favorite Being Eliminated

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from the Tuesday, Nov. 11 episode of “Dancing With the Stars.” It’s official: “Dancing With the Stars” is in its 20s. Tuesday’s episode of Season 34 celebrated the anniversary of the reality competition series with returning favorites

Russia loses legal bid to build embassy next to Australian Parliament

However, the Australian government is required to pay compensation to Russia for the site.

How Moss Fights Crime

Even tiny bits of an unassuming carpet of plant matter can be enough to lead investigators to a suspect The post How Moss Fights Crime appeared first on Nautilus .

Johor Bahru police bust cryptocurrency scam ring operating call centres in luxury condos

All suspects were recruited via social media and promised ­lucrative salaries and commissions.

Two popular gay dating platforms removed from Apple app store in China

The removal of Blued and Finka has raised concerns amongst the LGBT community in the country.

Vietnam expects to sign trade deal with U.S. soon, deputy PM says

HANOI - Vietnam expects to sign a \"reciprocal trade agreement\" with the United States soon, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son said on Wednesday, as a new round of negotiations gets underway in Washington DC.

Typhoon Fung-wong brings floods to Taiwan, thousands evacuated

Federal action may end fight over intoxicating hemp products in Texas

A proposal to reopen the U.S. government that passed the Senate on Monday contains language that would outlaw the sale of intoxicating hemp products across the nation.

Nauru leader in secretive Australia trip after resettlement deal

Neither government has disclosed an itinerary for Nauru President David Adeang.

‘Mo Papa’ Director on Her Unscripted Drama About Inescapable Trauma and Trusting “Divine Impulse”

Eeva Mägi's new feature film, featuring a young man just released from 10 years of prison, opens the Critics' Picks lineup of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, but she has more creative projects to come.

My new, new favorite deep Windows lore: in 2004 Microsoft got caught shipping Windows XP with audio files made using cracked software

The giveaway was the name of the cracker, "Deepz0ne," buried in the metadata.

This 50-Inch 4K Fire TV Suddenly Drops 40% Off, Amazon Clears Stock for Pocket Change

Our favorite 50-inch 4K Fire TV with HDR10, built-in Alexa and free streaming channels. The post This 50-Inch 4K Fire TV Suddenly Drops 40% Off, Amazon Clears Stock for Pocket Change appeared first on Kotaku .

New larval seedbox technology could help drive coral restoration on the Great Barrier Reef

Millions of coral larvae on the Great Barrier Reef have an increased chance of replenishing degraded reefs thanks to the "larval seedbox"—a coral restoration technology developed by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, with Southern Cross University.