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Iran seizes Eswatini-flagged vessel with smuggled fuel
5+ min ago (71+ words) [Etswani flagged vessel. (photo credit: illustrative/ screenshot/section 27a/via X)]Iran seized an Eswatini-flagged ship carrying 350,000 liters of smuggled fuel off Bushehr, detaining its 13 crew amid ongoing efforts to curb fuel smuggling. Iran seizes Eswatini-flagged vessel for smuggling fuel Iran seized an Eswatini-flagged ship carrying 350,000 liters of smuggled fuel off Bushehr, detaining its 13 crew amid ongoing efforts to curb fuel smuggling....
Khaleda Zia in critical condition, son’s return uncertain
36+ min ago (115+ words) [Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) hold pictures of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman while joining in a rally, days after the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 7, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMMAD PONIR HOSSAIN)]Bangladesh's former PM Khaleda Zia remains in critical condition with a severe chest infection, while her exiled son Tarique Rahman signals uncertainty over returning amid political tensions. Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia in critical condition as son's return uncertain Bangladesh's former PM Khaleda Zia remains in critical condition with a severe chest infection, while her exiled son Tarique Rahman signals uncertainty over returning amid political tensions....
One dead, six injured in train, car accidents
42+ min ago (68+ words) [An Israel Railways train. (photo credit: ISRAEL RAILWAYS)]Route 444 heading north in the Ben-Shemen area has also been closed to traffic after a truck caught fire, Israel Police said. Chaos on roads: One dead, six injured in multiple traffic accidents across central Israel Route 444 heading north in the Ben-Shemen area has also been closed to traffic after a truck caught fire, Israel Police said....
Climate protest halts coal exports at Newcastle port
51+ min ago (90+ words) [Climate protestors wearing costume take in a protest for climate action at Horseshoe Beach on November 30, 2025 in Newcastle, Australia. (photo credit: Roni Bintang/Getty Images)]Hundreds of activists disrupted shipping at Australia's Newcastle coal port, prompting 21 arrests. Greenpeace and Rising Tide called it a peaceful protest for climate action. Australia climate change protest disrupts shipping at coal port, 21 arrested Hundreds of activists disrupted shipping at Australia's Newcastle coal port, prompting 21 arrests. Greenpeace and Rising Tide called it a peaceful protest for climate action....
Hong Kong blaze kills 128, sparks arrests and outrage
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (111+ words) [Police officers carry bodies recovered from a fire-damaged residential block at Wang Fuk Court housing estate following a deadly fire on Wednesday, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 30, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/TYRONE SIU)]A deadly Hong Kong high-rise fire has killed 128, left 150 missing, and led to 11 arrests amid anger over faulty fire alarms, unsafe renovations, and calls for government accountability. Anger simmers over Hong Kong deadly blaze as Beijing warns against 'disruption' A deadly Hong Kong high-rise fire has killed 128, left 150 missing, and led to 11 arrests amid anger over faulty fire alarms, unsafe renovations, and calls for government accountability....
US defense firm Anduril faces setbacks from drone crashes
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (70+ words) [An Anduril Industries Altius 600M drone is displayed at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) trade exhibition in London, Britian, September 10, 2025 (photo credit: REUTERS)]Anduril's Altius drones crashed twice in tests this month, including nosediving 8,000 feet into the ground US defense firm Anduril faces setbacks from drone crashes Anduril's Altius drones crashed twice in tests this month, including nosediving 8,000 feet into the ground...
UK plans criminal justice overhaul to cut case backlog
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (106+ words) [ British Foreign Secretary David Lammy walks along Downing Street on the day British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held an emergency meeting to discuss the Israel-Iran conflict, June 18, 2025. (photo credit: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Reuters)]The UK government will propose reforms to modernize courts and speed up trials, addressing nearly 80,000 delayed cases and putting victims "front and centre" of the justice system. UK plans justice overhaul to prioritize victims by cutting court delays The UK government will propose reforms to modernize courts and speed up trials, addressing nearly 80,000 delayed cases and putting victims "front and centre" of the justice system....
Pope Leo XIV visits Lebanon amid rising tensions
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (108+ words) [A billboard depicting Pope Leo XIV, ahead of his planned visit to Lebanon, at the main airport road in Beirut, Lebanon November 21, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED AZAKIR)]Pope Leo's 3-day visit to Lebanon comes as the country faces escalating Hezbollah'Israel tensions. His trip includes appeals for peace, key meetings, and a prayer at the Beirut port blast site. Pope Leo XIV arrives in tense Lebanon, urging peace amid Hezbollah-Israel strains Pope Leo's 3-day visit to Lebanon comes as the country faces escalating Hezbollah'Israel tensions. His trip includes appeals for peace, key meetings, and a prayer at the Beirut port blast site....
Qatar FM: Gaza deal shouldn't halt over deceased hostages
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (69+ words) [ Qatar]Following Dror Or's return to Israel, the two deceased hostages who remain in Gaza are Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak and St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili. Phase two of Gaza deal 'should not be stalled over deceased hostages,' Qatari FM says Following Dror Or's return to Israel, the two deceased hostages who remain in Gaza are Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak and St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili....
How Israel and the US are rethinking defense innovation
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (74+ words) [US and Israeli soldiers seen at the Civil-Military Coordination Center, in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, November 17, 2025 (photo credit: REUTERS/Alexander Cornwell)]The Start-Up Nation moves at combat tempo. The Pentagon, less so. Can they meet in the middle? The need for speed: How Israel and the US are rethinking defense innovation - opinion The Start-Up Nation moves at combat tempo. The Pentagon, less so. Can they meet in the middle?...