A Turkey-based handler, 'Ukasa,' allegedly masterminded a terror plot involving a Delhi university professor, Umar Un Nabi, for a multi-city IED attack. Meanwhile, Bangladesh will hold a national referendum and general elections in February 2026. India showcased its military might with Exercise Trishul, involving 30,000 troops and 25 naval vessels.

Former Namami Gange DG G Asok Kumar has been appointed as an advisor to the Delhi government. He will provide guidance on the ambitious sanitation master plan, urban flooding, and the clean Yamuna drive. Kumar, a retired IAS officer, is known for his role in the «catch the rain initiative» and expanding the River Cities Alliance.

The Aam Aadmi Party's 'Rojgaar Do – Samajik Nyay Do' foot march entered its second day in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the state's high unemployment and caste-based discrimination. Led by Sanjay Singh, the 13-day march from Ayodhya to Prayagraj aims to demand jobs and social justice for the marginalized.

Libreville, le 12 novembre 2025-Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a accordé une audience ce jour à Son Excellence Monsieur Stefano Moscatelli, Ambassadeur Extraordinaire et Plénipotentiaire de la République Italienne près la République Gabonaise. Au cours de cette entrevue, les échanges ont porté sur le renforcement des relations bilatérales entre le Gabon et l'Italie, notamment à la lumière de la récente (...) - DIPLOMATIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville, le 12 novembre 2025-Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a reçu ce jour en audience l'ensemble des Gouverneurs des neuf (9) provinces de la République gabonaise. Cette rencontre, placée sous le signe du développement et de la bonne gouvernance territoriale, a permis d'aborder les principales questions liées à la gestion des provinces et à la mise en œuvre des politiques publiques. Les Gouverneurs (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Mogadishu (HOL) - Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo returned to Mogadishu on Thursday after more than two years abroad.

Botswana has gifted eight cheetahs to India, bolstering the nation's ambitious Project Cheetah. President Droupadi Murmu accepted the animals, a mix of adults and sub-adults, at Mokolodi Nature Reserve. These majestic cats will soon join others at Kuno National Park, aiding the restoration of the species in its historic Indian homeland. This initiative underscores a shared commitment to wildlife conservation.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asserted that not all residents of the region are terrorists, following the Red Fort car blast probe widening to Kashmir. The investigation revealed a Turkiye-based handler, codenamed Ukasa, directed the module, which included professionals like doctors and a cleric who allegedly radicalized students.

Congress leader Pawan Khera has criticized the government for its delayed response to the Delhi car blast near Red Fort, questioning national security and intelligence failures. He highlighted the 48-hour delay in classifying the incident as a terrorist act, which claimed 13 lives. Khera urged an All-Party Meeting to address security concerns, drawing parallels to the 2001 Parliament attack and emphasizing the need for accountability.

A flight ticket found in Saharanpur links Dr. Adil Ahmad, arrested last week, to a Srinagar-Delhi trip just before the Red Fort blast. The Jammu and Kashmir native, a qualified doctor, is under scrutiny for potential ties to terror outfits like Jaish-e-Mohammed. Investigators are probing his movements and contacts in Delhi.

Bogi Nils Bogason, CEO of Icelandair, says that the carbon tax the airline must pay puts the company at a disadvantage compared to competitors outside Europe — and stresses that the Icelandic government must respond.

The food critic, 52, has spoken out about the upcoming series, which will return to BBC One on Monday.

An online booking platform has been accused of running a marketing campaign encouraging passengers to break the law to avoid paying full-price train fares.

The Michelin starred Veeraswamy has been serving customers at Victory House since 1926. (Pictured: the owners of Veeraswamy Ranjit Mathrani and Namita Panjabi).

The International Organization for Migration has reported that 42 people are presumed dead after a migrant boat capsized off Libya’s coast Read Full Article at RT.com

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Bangladesh’s former prime minister said she is grateful for India’s support as the country gets its “affairs in order” Read Full Article at RT.com

Corriere della Sera has refused to publish an interview with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, claiming it was “controversial” Read Full Article at RT.com

Senior Russian security official Sergey Shoigu has derided EU claims that travel to the bloc is a privilege Read Full Article at RT.com

South Africa’s leader has said the G20 summit will go ahead in his country later this month regardless of Washington’s absence Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has taken enforcement actions against 10 doctors between January and October 2025 for making non-compliant MediShield Life claims.In a statement on Thursday (Nov 13), MOH said that these claims involved several improper practices. These included inappropriate multi-coding — submitting multiple unnecessary procedure codes — and upcoding, where a code is assigned for a more complex procedure than what was actually performed.MOH added that some cases also involved inappropriate treatments and the submission of cosmetic procedures as medical claims.Under the Escalation and Enforcement Framework, the ministry said that these doctors will be required to undergo mandatory training on proper claiming practices and adherence to clinical guidelines.

SINGAPORE — Most of the affected children from Beyond Social Services' (BSS) pre-school have found places in other centres, following the agency's move to close the school at the end of 2025.Of the 14 enrolled children, six will graduate from the pre-school, known as Healthy Start Child Development Centre (HSCDC), by the end of 2025 and are unaffected by the closure.Of the remaining eight, seven children have found places at alternative pre-schools or secured care arrangements, with help from BSS and the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA).BSS and ECDA gave these figures on Nov 13 in response to queries from The Straits Times.BSS had announced in October that HSCDC will shut down operations at the end of 2025 after more than 20 years due to declining enrolment.The number of children enrolled had dropped from more than 50 in 2018, to 14 in 2024, the organisation said, with fewer referrals when families relocated due to housing redevelopment.

Grab and WeRide will be stepping up their autonomous vehicle (AV) testing programme in Punggol after receiving approval from the Land Transport Authority (LTA).WeRide, an autonomous driving technology company headquartered in China, partnered with local superapp Grab and began AV testing in mid-October.The latest approval from LTA allows them to conduct testing on the entire Ai.R (Autonomously Intelligent Ride) fleet which comprises 11 AVs, according to a joint statement on Thursday (Nov 13).They said they plan to increase the total number of AV test runs on shuttle service routes in Punggol by up to four times by the end of the year.According to the statement, Ai.R will serve two dedicated shuttle service routes  in Punggol and is expected to take its first batch of passengers by early 2026.With Ai.R, Punggol residents will have greater access to key amenities like Punggol Coast MRT station, Punggol Coast Mall bus interchange, malls, and clinics.

Politico identifies the situation on the battlefield as another major issue for Kiev, particularly the risk that the Ukrainian army may soon lose control of Krasnoarmeysk

Michele Geraci added that the European Union and the Italian government are «deeply concerned» about Russia having spent, «allegedly, $4 million on propaganda/soft power»

The Italian newspaper interviewed the Russian foreign minister, refusing to publish it later

Nikolay Azarov also described Vladimir Zelensky’s statements about supposedly supporting the investigation as an attempt to save face

For an area that's essentially made up of rolling hills and farmland, quaint villages and historic towns, the Cotswolds gets a disproportionate amount of attention.