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Farmers from Pakistan's Sindh province are pursuing legal action against German firms RWE and Heidelberg Materials. They claim these companies' emissions contributed to severe flooding that devastated their livelihoods in 2022. This case marks a significant attempt to hold major polluters accountable for climate change impacts.

Myanmar imports 90 percent of its fuel oil, official figures show, making it particularly vulnerable to supply issues caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Garment workers in Bangladesh are facing financial struggles due to rising costs of living. Many workers, such as Shilpi Khatun, have seen wages stagnate while expenses continue to rise. Protests erupted recently, demanding an increase in the minimum monthly wage to 30,000 taka. The government plans to revise wages but has not announced the increase yet. The ongoing economic pressures are affecting workers' daily lives and choices.

Oil prices rose after a two-month decline due to ongoing tensions in the Iran war and attacks on shipping. Brent futures climbed following reports of multiple attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Data indicated a significant rise in shipping incidents in October, with continued threats observed into November. Concerns remain about insurance costs and risks associated with shipping in these waters.

In a filing in Manhattan federal court, the SEC asked a federal judge to close the Fair Fund, created after Musk settled the SEC case in 2018 charging him with securities fraud for posting on August 7, 2018, that he had funding secured to potentially take Tesla private.

Huang, who co-founded Nvidia and turned it into the world's leading supplier of the processors that power artificial intelligence, admitted on Sunday to an affair with Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed whom US intelligence officials believe was working for Chinese intelligence.

Gold prices rose 0.2% to $4,039.07 per ounce in early Asian trade on Wednesday. This increase followed a nearly 3% decline in the previous session due to US inflation data. The data indicated stronger inflation, leading to heightened expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike next month. Traders now believe there is a 100% chance of an interest rate increase in December.

A federal judge on Tuesday said President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a misleadingly edited clip of a speech can go forward, but threw out Trump's unfair trade practices claim against the broadcaster.Trump is suing Britain's publicly funded broadcaster for at least $10 billion over edited clips of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters to storm the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. The case is one of several Trump has privately filed against the n

The vote came as Republicans grapple with the fallout from sweeping midterm losses that some in the party have blamed on the war in Iran and the resulting surge in gas prices. But after President Donald Trump signaled strong support for Hegseth, GOP lawmakers largely stood by the secretary Tuesday.

Higher interest rates can help rein in inflation, but they do so by making it more expensive for everyone to borrow money.

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Russell 2000 -- all indexes of the US Stock Market were down ahead of Veterans Day 2026.

'Left-wing activist's false allegations': Ted Cruz, Cantwell clash over Trump's Coast Guard pick

Nvidia co-founder owns 3.6 per cent of Nvidia's stock and has dozens of direct reports, suggesting a tight grip on the company.

Noah Kahan has announced his Last of the Bugs World Tour 2027 a few days back. The shows will be held in North America, Europe and the UK. Around 31 shows will be organized in total. The tour comes after his fourth album The Great Divide charted at number one on the Billboard 200.

Earlier this year, thousands of women and young girls took part in the Daughters Devoted to Iran rally held in central Tehran, as per reports.

The IRS has raised the 2027 long-term capital gains tax limits, allowing investors to earn more from stock sales before paying federal tax. The 0% tax threshold will rise to $51,050 for single filers from $49,450, while married couples filing jointly will get a $102,100 limit, up $3,200. The benefit depends on taxable income and holding periods.

It was co-founded by Jonathan Criss and Andrew Harner. Both are former SpaceX engineers. Criss is the company's CEO, and Harner is the COO. They gained engineering experience at SpaceX, and then applied aerospace-level precision and efficiency to the systems. It was reportedly designed for people who are outdoor enthusiasts, boat owners and living in remote locations.

McDonald's Pokmon Happy Meal is back in the US from November 10, 2026, with 15 collectible toys and 15 trading cards. Each meal includes two Pokmon TCG cards, including seven foil designs. The promotion features special packaging inspired by Pikachu, Umbreon and Torchic and runs while supplies last.

LeVar has had several health issues. This also included a hip replacement in February. He had also shared that wearing the iconic VISOR in Star Trek left him with limited visibility and constant pain. LeVar talked about the pain. He said the team redesigned the VISOR during the show's second season. But, it was heavier than the original.

Amazon's Ring has launched its new Ring Drone Cam, a flying indoor security camera first announced six years ago. Priced at $249.99, it is expected to ship in the US on January 27, 2027. However, the device still needs FCC approval before customers can purchase or lease it.

Nvidia stock crash: Can NVDA recover after losing $1.8 trillion? Since the Chinese spy controversy began, Nvidia shares have come under fresh pressure, falling another 7% and extending their 24-session decline to 32%. The sell-off has wiped out $1.8 trillion in market value. Concerns over Jensen Huang's leadership and a possible compromise of sensitive Nvidia technology are adding to investor worries, although both risks are considered unlikely.

Noah Kahan Tour tickets are now available in presale. The general sale of the Last of the Bugs World 2027 Tour will start from November 12. The tour will have four shows at Fenway Park in Boston. Several shows will be organized across North America and Europe. Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster, Spotify and select resale sites.

The UN Human Rights Council has postponed its review of the United States' human rights record until January after the Trump administration refused to participate, making the US the first UN member state to fully reject the process. The 47-member council approved the delay by consensus to give Washington more time to reconsider its decision.

'Big Bend is a high illegal entry area': Trump scores SCOTUS win; Texas Border Wall gets green light

Bangladesh's chief prosecutor Md Aminul Islam has ruled out issuing a passport or travel document to ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, saying she has no legal option but to face her death sentence. His remarks follow Hasina's request for a new passport and ID card ahead of her planned return in December.

Social Security benefits are not tax-free for every retiree in 2026. Just over half of beneficiaries are expected to pay federal income tax on their benefits, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Eight states also tax Social Security payments, although income-based exemptions offer relief. Federal tax thresholds, retirement withdrawals and state rules will determine how much retirees actually keep.

The property was purchased by Williams from actress Davinia Taylor, who herself had bought it off Noel Gallagher in 1999. Comedian David Walliams sold Supernova Heights for 5.35million in 2018. According to reports, when bought it, the mansion was turned from a four-bed house to a three-bed. Some floors and ceilings were reportedly knocked out.

Four zodiac signs could find the rest of November easier than its opening days. The Scorpio New Moon and the end of two retrogrades set the backdrop for a shift in how they handle work and relationships. For some, the biggest relief may come from letting go of an obligation they never wanted in the first place.

LeVar Burton's new memoir, Take My Word for It, explores his childhood, his estranged relationship with his father and the lasting influence of his mother. Published by Random House on November 10, the book also revisits his journey from Roots to Reading Rainbow and his lifelong commitment to literacy.

'Let me clear misconceptions': Rep. Davidson dismantles claims about GOP retirement legislation

Jensen, what the F**k?: Huang memes go viral after NVIDIA CEO caught 'pants down' with Chinese spy

Supermarkets in at least 12 European countries were hit by cyberattacks in October and November, with France the worst affected.

GTA 6 will be released on November 19, 2026 and Rockstar Games have confirmed that it will be playable from midnight local time. The players from New Zealand will be the first to play it, followed by other regions. It will be released on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players will be able to pre-load it but the game wont be playable before the launch time.

Mission Ranch was once part of a 160-acre property. It became one of California's early dairy farms in the 1850s. It covered a much larger area, with parts subsequently sold to the Carmel School District and the State. Meanwhile, Clint Eastwood's connection to the Carmel area goes back to his time in the US Army.

For Americans carrying credit card debt, the difference between a 22% interest rate and a 10% rate could mean hundreds of dollars in savings every year. Now, Senator Elizabeth Warren says she is ready to work with President Donald Trump to make that lower rate a reality. The proposal has failed to gain traction before, but the Democrats strong midterm performance has brought the issue back into focus.

The US Energy Information Administration expects crude production to reach a record 13.9 million barrels per day in 2026, rising to 14.3 million bpd in 2027. Diesel and gasoline prices are also forecast to increase in 2027. Brent crude is projected to average $97 per barrel in 2026 before easing to $86 in 2027.

'ICE enforcement didn't go far enough!': Boebert admits GOP failures as Laubacher leads in Colorado

Democrats gains in the US midterm elections could revive efforts to change how the country elects its president by shifting to a national popular vote and reducing the role of the Electoral College. Six states Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin elected Democratic governments, giving supporters fresh hope of expanding the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) said economic pressure on Iran would continue to intensify over the coming months, warning that the country's oil revenues would dry up as sanctions compound.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's admission of an extramarital affair has triggered a board investigation following allegations that the woman involved was a Chinese intelligence operative. While China has dismissed the claims, the controversy has raised national security concerns, prompted an FBI inquiry and renewed questions over US chip export controls to China.

The US FDA will add a warning about a rare eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss to the labels of all GLP-1 drugs, including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. The condition was found in around 6 per 100,000 patients taking the drugs for at least a year.

Addressing the core friction between Washington and Beijing, Secretary Rubio emphasised that major power competition is an inevitable reality driven by competing national systems, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting held in Paris, France.

US intelligence assessments had concluded that Alice had been recruited by China's Ministry of State Security (MSS). She was allegedly given the role of developing a close relationship with Jensen. She was tasked to gather information about Nvidia. It was reported that China wanted information about Nvidia's advanced AI chips and business strategy.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says no major combat operations needed in Iran