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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