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Meet Fatima Al Awadhi, an Emirati mountaineer pursuing the extraordinary challenge of completing the Explorer’s Grand Slam. Her ambitious journey showcases determination, courage and the growing presence of Emirati women in global adventure sports. #FatimaAlAwadhi #UAE

Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister arrives in Kabul, where he was welcomed by a high-level Afghan delegation, signalling growing diplomatic engagement and strengthening ties between Moscow and Kabul. #Russia #Afghanistan #Kabul #Diplomacy #BilateralTies #RegionalCooperation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says NATO membership would reshape Europe’s security architecture, arguing that Ukraine would strengthen the alliance with its military and defence capabilities. #Ukraine #Zelenskyy #NATO #EuropeanSecurity #Defence #Geopolitics

US First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance travel to Fort Rucker, Alabama, ahead of Thanksgiving, with planned engagements involving military families and elementary school students. #MelaniaTrump #UshaVance #UnitedStates #Thanksgiving #MilitaryFamilies #USNews

Jude Bellingham joins younger brother Jobe in England training following the 21-year-old’s first senior squad call-up. The brothers could make history by representing the Three Lions together in the Nations League. #JudeBellingham #jobebellingham #NationsLeagueEnFOX #football

US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during UAE-hosted Russia-Ukraine talks, underscoring ongoing diplomatic efforts to advance dialogue and seek an end to the conflict. #Russia #UkraineWar #Diplomacy #AbuDhabi

17-year-old Australian has been rescued after spending six days missing in bushland east of Melbourne. Spotted by a helicopter and winched to safety, the teenager was later reunited with his mother. #Australia #Melbourne #RescueOperation #HelicopterRescue #familyreunion

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited Qatar’s Aspire Zone sports facilities as preparations advance for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, scheduled for November 19 to December 13. #FIFA #Qatar2026 #FIFAU17WorldCup #Qatar #Football #sports

COP31 faces growing calls for stronger climate action, greater accountability and more ambitious targets as delegates push to turn a decade of unmet commitments into meaningful global progress. #COP31 #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #ClimateGoals #GlobalCooperation #Sustainability

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman chaired a session of the Council of Ministers in Riyadh, overseeing discussions on key government affairs and national priorities. #SaudiArabia #Riyadh #CouncilOfMinisters #SaudiLeadership #MiddleEast #WorldNews

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrive in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, signalling renewed diplomatic engagement between Washington and Moscow. #UnitedStates #Russia #Putin #Diplomacy #USRussiaRelations #Moscow

A tanker fire and reported oil spill near Oman have heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media claim three tankers were targeted, while maritime attacks continue to raise concerns over shipping safety.

At least 12 people have been killed and dozens injured in a massive pile-up involving around 50 vehicles on a motorway in southeastern Bulgaria. Dense fog and poor visibility are believed to have caused the crashes. #Bulgaria #RoadAccident #DenseFog #BreakingNews #WorldNews

Canada is pursuing “middle-power diplomacy” under Prime Minister Mark Carney to reduce its reliance on the United States amid strained bilateral ties. Ottawa aims to double trade with non-U.S. markets within a decade by diversifying economic and security partnerships.

An interesting conversation between a tourist and little Misbah Sherullah Baig, a young student of DJ High School Gupis, from the village of Hamardas, Gupis, in the Ghizer Valley, Gilgit Baltistan.

Oil prices eased as markets weighed prospects of renewed US-Iran diplomatic engagement, with developments in the Middle East and Strait of Hormuz shipping security continuing to shape global energy market sentiment. #OilPrices #Iran #UnitedStates #GlobalEnergy #EnergyMarkets

South Korea plans to expand its anti-piracy naval unit’s operational reach closer to the Strait of Hormuz, with a proposed deployment near Oman’s Duqm port to protect its citizens and economic interests amid growing maritime security concerns. #StraitOfHormuz #MaritimeSecurity

Maritime security concerns are rising in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s IRGC reported fires involving two oil tankers and a tugboat in separate incidents, raising fresh concerns over commercial shipping and global energy supplies. #StraitOfHormuz #Iran #MaritimeSecurity

Pakistan requires an estimated $348 billion in climate finance by 2030 to strengthen climate resilience, disaster preparedness, water security and clean energy. Mobilising domestic and international investment is critical to addressing the growing climate challenge.

RSF has named Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in its 2026 Press Freedom Predators List, citing concerns over legal actions against journalists and independent media, renewing debate over media freedom and freedom of expression. #Kazakhstan #PressFreedom #RSF

Exeo Global’s decision to establish its new headquarters in Singapore highlights the city-state’s growing role as a regional business and investment hub, with plans to expand across Southeast Asia. #Singapore #SoutheastAsia #Investment #BusinessExpansion #RegionalGrowth