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D66 Tops Dutch Election with 29,668 Votes
The Dutch Electoral Council confirmed Democrats 66 (D66) as the winner of last week’s parliamentary election with 29,668 votes.
Ramaphosa Calls on G20 to Reform Finance and Tackle Inequality
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa urges the G20 summit in Johannesburg to revamp global finance, strengthen development banks, and combat rising inequality.
Asia News Wrap: Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills 180+ in Philippines, Heads to Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi kills over 180 in the Philippines and heads to Vietnam. Get the latest Asia News Wrap!
$5B Tropical Forests Fund Launched at Brazil Climate Summit
World leaders launch the Tropical Forests Forever Facility with over $5 billion pledged in Brazil to reward countries for protecting tropical forests.
U.S. Travel Chaos: 10% Flight Cuts Loom Amid Government Shutdown
U.S. govt shutdown prompts a 10% flight cut at 40 major airports, sparking widespread delays and cancellations just weeks before Thanksgiving.
Israel Launches Fresh Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon, Ceasefire Under Strain
New Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon test a fragile ceasefire, displace residents and raise fears of renewed conflict in the region.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Devastates Philippines, Strikes Central Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi killed 188 and left 135 missing in the Philippines, while battering central Vietnam, prompting a nationwide state of calamity and massive rescue efforts.
US Launches Unarmed ICBM Test, Alerts Russia in Advance
The U.S. Air Force test-fired an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg, notified Russia in advance, and sparked fresh response from President Putin on nuclear deterrence.
Israel Receives Hostage Remains Amid Gaza Ceasefire
Under a US-brokered ceasefire, Israel received the remains of another hostage from Gaza, marking a key step in the ongoing exchange despite lingering tensions.