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Pohang is leveraging its steel legacy to dive into EV battery materials and maritime tourism, aiming to become South Korea’s battery capital.
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Philippines Typhoons Death Toll Soars to 259
Twin typhoons in the Philippines have killed 259 and displaced millions, with super typhoon Fung-wong making landfall in Luzon on Nov 9.
Web Summit Founder: China Leads the AI Race
Web Summit founder Paddy Cosgrave says China is now dominant in AI, shifting innovation leadership to the Chinese mainland and showcasing next-gen humanoid robots at Lisbon.
Capitol Showdown: House Votes to End 42-Day Shutdown
Today, the U.S. House will vote to end the 42-day government shutdown, extending funding through January 30, 2026, amid Democratic divisions over healthcare subsidies.
C-130 Cargo Plane Crash in Georgia Kills 20 Turkish Personnel
A Turkish Air Force C-130 cargo plane crashed in Georgia on November 11, killing all 20 onboard. Joint rescue teams from Türkiye and Georgia are investigating the incident.
Pakistani Taliban Claims Islamabad Court Bombing, 12 Dead
On Tuesday, a suicide bomber hit outside Islamabad’s district court, killing 12 and injuring dozens. The TTP claimed responsibility, raising Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions.
UNICEF: 1 Million Syringes Block Gaza Vaccination Drive
UNICEF warns that 1.6M syringes and nearly 1M formula bottles have been tied up since August, stalling Gaza children’s vaccination drive amid a fragile ceasefire.
IRGC Busts US-Israel ‘Anti-Security’ Network
Iran’s IRGC says it has dismantled an ‘anti-security’ network led by U.S. and Israeli intelligence, arresting members across several provinces to protect national security.
Microsoft and Google Ramp Up AI Data Center Investments in Europe
Microsoft and Google announce massive AI-focused data center investments in Europe, boosting AI infrastructure in Portugal and Germany by 2029.
Cuba and China Celebrate Neuroscience Partnership in Havana
This month at Havana’s Neurosciences Center, Cuban and Chinese experts celebrated a documentary premiere on neuroscientist Pedro Valdes, highlighting a decade of science collaboration.