Latest International News
UN Launches Search for Next Secretary-General, Asks Countries to Nominate
The United Nations has officially begun the process to select its next Secretary-General, who will start the new term on January 1, 2027. Member states may now nominate candidates, marking the start of a high-profile search that will shape the organisation’s future...
Global Central Banks Cautious on AI and Remain Reliant on US Dollar: Survey
A new survey from the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) shows that central banks around the world remain cautious about integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into essential operations. Despite growing interest in digital tools, officials...
South Korea Proposes Military Talks with North to Prevent Border Clash
South Korea has formally proposed military talks with North Korea in an effort to clarify their disputed border and prevent an unintentional armed clash. The offer follows a string of incursions by North Korean troops across the Military Demarcation Line (MDL), which...
Ukraine and France Sign Major Defence Deal for Rafale Jets and Missile Systems
Ukraine and France have signed a sweeping new defence agreement designed to strengthen Kyiv’s long-term air power and missile-defence capabilities. The pact was unveiled in Paris during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit on November 17, 2025. French President...
Art News
Stephen Friedman Gallery to Close New York Space, Focus Shifts to London
Stephen Friedman Gallery will close its New York space at the end of February 2026. The move ends...
Rare 1939 Superman No. 1 Sells for $9.12 M — Now Most Expensive Comic Ever
A nearly pristine copy of the 1939 comic Superman No. 1 has sold for $9.12 million, setting a new...
How Davé Became Paris’s Most Iconic Celebrity Hotspot
For more than three decades, Davé, a small Chinese restaurant in Paris, attracted an astonishing...
South Korea Showcases Lee Kun-hee’s Art Collection as New Global Soft-Power Asset
South Korea is putting a global spotlight on the late Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee’s vast art...
Historic Benton End House to Reopen After Restoration
The Benton End House and Gardens in Hadleigh, Suffolk, are set to reopen to the public after...
Amaarae Releases Black Star – A Bold Global Pop Album
Ghanaian-American artist Amaarae has unveiled her highly anticipated third studio album, Black...
Latest Canada News
Canada Nears US$2.8 Billion Uranium Export Deal With India, Report Says
Canada and India are reportedly close to finalising a major export agreement for uranium,...
Canada’s TSX Expected to Hit New Highs by 2026 on Trade Hope and Resource Growth
Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX Composite, is expected to climb to new record highs in...
Vatican Returns 62 Indigenous Artefacts to Canada in Reconciliation Move
The Vatican has returned 62 Indigenous artefacts to Canada in a major step toward cultural...
Canada’s Pipeline Feud Undermines Its Global Energy Ambitions
Canada’s strategy to become a major player in global energy markets is under significant strain as...
Canada’s PM Says U.S. Trade Policy Has Shifted
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned that U.S. trade policy under President Donald Trump...
Indians Face Long Waits for Canadian Visitor and Work Visas
Applicants from India applying for Canadian visitor visas now face an average wait of 99 days,...
Doctors in Montreal can now prescribe their patients tickets to the orchestra
Doctors in Montreal are turning to music as a form of medicine, thanks to a new partnership...
Entertainment
Glen Powell Stars in Dark Comedy How to Make a Killing; A24 Drops Wild New Trailer
A24 has released the first trailer for How to Make a Killing, a dark comedy starring Glen Powell that is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about upcoming films. The movie showcases Powell in an offbeat and chaotic role, adding another surprising character to his...
Legendary Bollywood Actor Dharmendra Dies at 89 — Bollywood Mourns ‘He-Man’
Indian cinema has lost one of its most beloved stars. Veteran actor Dharmendra died on 24 November 2025 in Mumbai, at the age of 89. He was often referred to as Bollywood’s “He-Man,” a testament to his powerful screen presence, versatile acting, and enduring legacy....
“SAG Awards” Rebrands as “The Actor Awards” from 2026
The awards ceremony long known as the SAG Awards is about to undergo a major rebrand. Beginning in 2026, the event will officially be called “The Actor Awards,” presented by the union SAG‑AFTRA. The change was announced at a board meeting and reflects an effort to...
“Grey’s Anatomy” Star James Pickens Jr. Shares Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Veteran actor James Pickens Jr.—known for his long-running role as Dr. Richard Webber on the television drama Grey’s Anatomy—has revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The disclosure comes just days after his character on the show disclosed a cancer...
Taylor Swift Misses 2026 Grammy Nominations Due to Timing
Taylor Swift will not appear among the nominees for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in 2026. Her album, The Life of a Showgirl, released in October 2025. It came after the eligibility window, which ran from August 31, 2024, to August 30, 2025. Swift has won multiple...
Kim Kardashian Laughs Off Harsh Reviews for Disney+ Drama
Kim Kardashian has taken aim at critics who panned her latest TV drama by sharing screenshots of fans deciding to watch the series despite scathing reviews. She stars as a divorce lawyer in the Disney+ series All’s Fair, which received extremely negative reviews. The...
Sports
Mitchell Starc’s First-Over Firemarks Him among Australia’s Greats
Australia’s veteran pacer Mitchell Starc struck quickly in the Ashes 2025-26 opener, dismantling England’s top order with a stunning first-over wicket. He removed their opener, instantly putting pressure on the visitors and signalling that Australia meant business...
Abby Dow Retires at 28, Chooses Engineering Over Rugby
Rugby world-cup champion Abby Dow has shocked fans by announcing her retirement from professional rugby at just 28 years old. She plans to shift her focus to a career in engineering. The decision brings to a close a remarkable sporting journey that began when she...
Kaprizov Scores Late OT Winner as Minnesota Wild Beat Golden Knights 3-2
Kirill Kaprizov delivered a dramatic overtime winner with just 9.7 seconds remaining, giving the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. The home crowd erupted as the puck flew past Vegas goaltender Carl Lindbom on a 4-on-3 power play....
KL Rahul Reveals Why He Doesn’t Want to Captain an IPL Team
Indian star batter KL Rahul has given a candid insight into why he does not want to captain an IPL team. Speaking in an interview, he said the role took a much heavier toll than many people realise. He described the experience as being more mentally and physically...
England’s Test Team Arrives for Lilac Hill Warm‑Up
England’s Test team has touched down in Australia ahead of the 2025–26 Ashes series, with a warm‑up game at Lilac Hill Park in Guildford, Perth. The picturesque park is an unusual choice for a high-profile cricket tour, with its calm environment standing in stark...
Liverpool’s Strategy in Question After Massive Summer Spend
Liverpool FC’s summer 2025 transfer window saw a record £424 million spent on new players, signaling ambitious plans for the season. Key additions such as Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, and Hugo Ekitiké were brought in to bolster creativity and attacking options. Yet,...
Technology
CD Projekt Q3 Net Profit Jumps 148% on Strong Game Sales
CD Projekt delivered a powerful third-quarter performance, with net profit jumping 148% year-on-year to 193.5 million zlotys (about $53 million). Analysts had expected around 159 million zlotys, so the result exceeded forecasts by a wide margin. Revenue also rose 53%...
Social Media Giants Face Lawsuit Over Impact on Youth Mental Health
A coalition of U.S. school districts, state attorneys general, and affected individuals has filed a landmark lawsuit against major social media companies — Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube (owned by Google). The case alleges these platforms knowingly contributed to...
AI Companion Pendant “Friend” Sparks Backlash Over Privacy, Loneliness
A small circular pendant called Friend—developed by 23-year-old tech founder Avi Schiffmann—has become a flashpoint in debates about artificial intelligence, loneliness and privacy. Launched with high expectations and heavy advertising, the device has instead...
Internet Archive Expands Efforts to Preserve Online History Through the Wayback Machine
The Internet Archive is strengthening its long-standing mission to safeguard the world’s digital history at a time when online content is increasingly fragile. Its well-known tool, the Wayback Machine, continues to capture and preserve billions of webpages, offering...
PitchBook Unveils AI Navigator to Bring Private‑Market Data to ChatGPT
PitchBook, a leading financial data and analytics platform, has introduced Navigator, an AI-powered tool that allows users to interact with its private-market database using natural language. The tool works both on the PitchBook platform and through ChatGPT. Users can...
OpenAI Considers Moving Into Consumer Health Tools
OpenAI is reportedly exploring the creation of consumer-facing health tools, including a potential AI-powered personal health assistant. This move represents a major expansion beyond the company’s core artificial intelligence products. The initiative comes amid a...
Education & Jobs
Global Graduate Employment Drops Back to Pre-COVID Levels
A new global report from Prospects at Jisc shows that early-career graduate employment has fallen back to pre-COVID levels, signalling a tougher job market for students completing their degrees in 2025. The surge in hiring that followed the pandemic recovery has now...
Bennett University’s Global AI Summit 2025 Sets Stage for Future Research
Over three days — from November 19 to 21, 2025 — Bennett University in Greater Noida hosted the Global AI Summit 2025, a major international gathering of AI researchers, academics and industry leaders from around the world. The summit served as a platform to present...
New International Student Enrolments in US Drop 17% This Fall
According to the fall 2025 snapshot released by the Institute of International Education (IIE), first-time international student enrolments in U.S. colleges and universities have taken a sharp hit. The data shows a 17 percent drop in new international students, even...
IAF Opens AFCAT-1 Registration for 2026 Cycle — How to Apply
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially opened the application window for the AFCAT‑1 2026 (Air Force Common Admission Test) as of November 17, 2025. Interested candidates can apply online for officer roles in the Flying Branch and the Ground Duty (Technical and...
Aberdeen University Faces Power Struggles and Toxic Culture Claims
A review into the University of Aberdeen has revealed reports of internal “power struggles” and a “toxic culture” within its leadership. The independent assessment, seen by BBC Scotland News, found that the university’s governance was overly complex and lacked...
Lancaster University Staff Launch Industrial Action Over Job Loss Plans
Teaching and research staff at Lancaster University have started industrial action over plans to reduce hundreds of jobs. Members of the University and College Union (UCU) say the move threatens both jobs and academic standards. The dispute stems from the university’s...
Weekly Best News
UK Budget Leak Reveals End to Two-Child Welfare Cap
A draft of the UK’s upcoming budget — mistakenly published early online — revealed two major changes: the government plans to remove the two-child limit on welfare benefits and raise taxes in multiple areas. The welfare cap, enforced under previous administrations,...
Germany Lights Up “World’s Largest” Christmas Tree in Dortmund — Built from 1,200 Spruces
Dortmund has officially welcomed the festive season by lighting what is widely celebrated as the world’s largest Christmas tree. Built from around 1,200 individual spruce trees, the massive structure has already become a highlight of Germany’s holiday celebrations....
Global Energy Transition Set to Be “Fractured, Bumpy and Long” — Reuters Analysis
Ten years after the Paris Climate Agreement, the global energy transition is advancing — but not as planned. According to Reuters analysis, the path ahead will be fractured, bumpy and long. While renewables have grown rapidly, fossil-fuel use continues to rise. And...
China Steps Into Global Climate Leadership as U.S. Withdraws at COP30
At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, China is taking centre stage in global climate diplomacy — a shift driven by the absence of a formal high-level U.S. delegation. For the first time in three decades, the U.S. did not send a top government team, creating space that Beijing is...
Senate Clears Major Hurdle to End Shutdown
The Senate voted 60-40 on Sunday to advance legislation aimed at ending the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. The vote came after a small group of moderate Democrats joined Republicans. They overcame a filibuster barrier and moved the bill to the...
Nation
US Considers New Entry Fee for Foreign Visitors at National Parks
US lawmakers are considering a proposal that would introduce a new entry fee for foreign visitors...
India Protests to China Over Detention of Citizen From Arunachal Pradesh
India has formally registered a strong diplomatic protest with China after what it described as...
India Arrests Suspect in New Delhi Car Blast That Killed 10
India’s national anti-terror agency said it has arrested a major suspect in connection with a car...
Trump Urges House Republicans to Release Epstein Files in Unexpected Shift
In a surprising reversal, President Donald Trump publicly encouraged House Republicans to vote for...
Trump Signals Deal Advancement with India
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Washington is “pretty close” to securing a fair trade...
Bengaluru Declares City-Wide High Alert
In the aftermath of a car explosion near Red Fort in Delhi, the Bengaluru Police issued a...
Business & Economy
Retailers Brace for Holiday Rush as Big-Box Stores Prepare for Surge
As holiday shopping picks up, big retailers ramp up stock and supply chain efforts to meet record customer demand ahead of Black Friday and Christmas.
India Clears ₹7,280 Crore Scheme to Boost Domestic Rare-Earth Magnet Production
India launches major ₹7,280 crore scheme to build homegrown rare-earth magnet capacity for EVs, renewables and key industries.
Trump Backs 500% Tariffs on Russia Trade Partners, Raising Stakes for India
A US bill proposing 500% tariffs on countries trading with Russia could impact India’s energy imports and trade ties.
October exports fall nearly 12%, India’s trade deficit hits record $41.68 billion
Exports declined sharply in October and rising imports drove India’s trade deficit to a historic $41.68 billion.
Cutting America’s Flights Will Have Major Impact on Prices and Passengers
Flight reductions caused by the government shutdown could lead to higher ticket prices and major disruptions across U.S. airports. Experts warn travelers to prepare for cancellations, delays, and crowded flights during the holiday season.
Trump Administration Orders States to Cut Food Aid Benefits
The Trump administration has ordered states to cut SNAP food aid payments to 65%, affecting over 42 million Americans. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling and deepens the funding dispute amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Stock Market
Wall Street Futures Rise as December Rate-Cut Hopes Strengthen
Wall Street’s major indexes extended gains into a fourth straight session as futures rose Wednesday morning, driven by growing conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December. Investors responded to fresh data showing U.S. weekly jobless claims...
Sensex Surges Over 1,000 Pts, Nifty Nears Record High on Rate-Cut Hopes
Indian stock markets rallied sharply today, as investor optimism surged. The Sensex jumped over 1,020 points, while Nifty climbed near its record high for the day. Markets were buoyed by growing hopes that the Federal Reserve (Fed) in the U.S. will cut interest rates...
Global Stock Markets Cautious Ahead of Major U.S. Earnings and Data Releases
Global stock markets opened with caution on Monday as investors awaited major U.S. corporate earnings and key economic data. The tech sector, in particular, remains under scrutiny. Amid this backdrop, Asian and European shares showed modest weakness, reflecting...
Indian Mid-Cap Stocks Hit Record High as Earnings Optimism Rises
Indian equities rose on Monday, with the benchmark indices seeing modest gains and mid-cap stocks leading the advance. The Nifty 50 index climbed 0.4% to about 26,013.45, while the BSE Sensex increased around 0.46% to 84,950.95. These gains capped a rough 2% rise over...
Global Shares Rally as U.S. Shutdown Relief Appears Near
Global equity markets started the week on a positive note as investors reacted to encouraging signs from Washington that the U.S. government shutdown may be nearing its end. U.S. futures advanced sharply, with S&P 500 futures up 0.74% and Nasdaq futures rising...
U.S. Stock Futures Climb Amid Shutdown Hopes
U.S. stock futures rose on Monday as investors reacted positively to signs of progress in Washington toward ending the federal government shutdown. Futures for the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all showed gains following the advancement of...
Fashion
Designer Name Dispute With Massimo Dutti Highlights Risky Trademark Clause
A recent court dispute involving jewellery designer Aurélie Bidermann and fashion retailer Massimo Dutti has sparked important discussion about trademarks, personal names and creative rights. The case reveals significant hazards for designers who sign away rights to...
Gucci to Present Cruise 2027 in New York — Demna’s First Cruise Show
Gucci will unveil its Cruise 2027 collection in New York City on May 16, 2026. The show marks the first Cruise presentation led by creative director Demna Gvasalia, and the fashion industry is watching closely. His appointment brought strong global interest, and the...
Louis Vuitton Stages Its First-Ever Fashion Show in Macao
Louis Vuitton has made a significant move in the Asian luxury market by hosting its first-ever fashion show in Macao, marking a major moment for the global fashion house. The event, held on November 17, 2025, took place at the Londoner Arena in partnership with Sands...
Apple and Issey Miyake Launch Premium “iPhone Pocket” Accessory
Apple has unveiled a new high-end accessory called the iPhone Pocket, created in collaboration with Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake. The accessory is designed as a wearable textile piece that holds an iPhone and small essentials, blending functionality with a...
Historic Steel Patek Philippe Sells for $17.6 Million
A rare 1943 Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Reference 1518 in stainless steel sold at auction for 14,190,000 Swiss francs (around USD 17.6 million). This model is one of only four known steel examples. Most 1518 watches were produced in gold, which makes...
Thomas Pink Relaunched with Bespoke Fashion
CP Brands Group acquired Thomas Pink in late 2024 and is relaunching the British luxury menswear label with Bespoke Fashion as its master licensee. Together, they aim to position Thomas Pink as a full-scale luxury lifestyle brand, expanding beyond shirts to include...
Environment
Smaller Indian Cities Show Clean-Air Success: A Model for Pollution Control
Recent data show that some smaller and mid-sized Indian cities are successfully reducing pollution — offering a hopeful counter-narrative to the chronic air-quality crisis in larger metropolitan areas. In several cities, focused local initiatives have led to...
Plastic “Nurdles” Found at 84% of UK Protected Nature Sites, Survey Finds
A recent survey has revealed that tiny plastic pellets, known as nurdles, have been found at 84% of UK Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) — areas legally protected for their rare wildlife and habitats. Out of 195 sites sampled, 168 showed signs of...
Tuvalu’s Climate Minister Rebukes Trump’s ‘Shameful Disregard’ at COP30
At the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, the tiny island nation of Tuvalu sent a sharp message to the United States. Climate minister Maina Vakafua Talia publicly rebuked President Donald Trump’s climate stance, accusing his administration of “shameful disregard...
Brazilian Minister Urges Roadmap for Fossil-Fuel Phase-Out at COP30
At the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, the country’s environment minister, Marina Silva, issued a strong call for global action, urging nations to develop a voluntary and self-determined roadmap to phase out fossil fuels. She described the proposed plan as “the...
COP30 Climate Summit Opens in Brazil Amid Urgent Calls for Action
The 30th annual United Nations climate conference, COP30, has officially begun in Belém, Brazil. The summit brings together government officials, scientists, activists, and Indigenous representatives from across the world. Organizers are emphasizing that this is the...
India Trials Cloud Seeding to Combat Smog in New Delhi
Indian authorities have begun a cloud‑seeding trial over New Delhi in an effort to tackle the city’s persistent air pollution. The experiment, coordinated with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), involved spraying chemicals into clouds to encourage...
New Researches
Colonial Famines Linked to Modern Health Crisis in South Asians, Says Dr. Mubin Syed
Dr. Mubin Syed, a physician and author, claims that decades of British-era famines have left a...
Bowhead Whale DNA Reveals New Clues for Future Cancer Treatments
Scientists exploring new ways to prevent cancer have made a promising discovery inside the cells...
GLP-1 Drugs Deliver Major Weight Loss but Long-Term Safety Remains Unclear
New studies show that GLP-1 receptor-agonist drugs such as tirzepatide (branded Mounjaro),...
Hawaiian Pilot Whales Devour Tens of Thousands of Squid Each Year
Researchers have discovered that Hawaiian short-finned pilot whales are astonishingly voracious...
Red‑Giant Stars May Be Consuming Their Own Planets
Astronomers analysing data from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) have found...
Maternal Paracetamol Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism or ADHD
A recent umbrella review in British Medical Journal shows that maternal paracetamol...
Oxford University
Oxford’s OpenSAFELY Team Wins Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education 2025
The OpenSAFELY team at the University of Oxford has been awarded the 2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize...
Oxford Announces 2025 Word of the Year Shortlist as Public Voting Opens
Oxford University Press has released the 2025 Word of the Year shortlist, marking the start of the...
Oxford Launches Nature’s Intelligence Studio at COP30 to Drive Bio-Inspired Innovation
The University of Oxford’s TIDE Centre has launched the Nature’s Intelligence Studio at COP30 in...
Oxford Researchers Secure €10 Million ERC Synergy Grants to Tackle Big Challenges
Two University of Oxford academics have secured European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grants,...
