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Six killed in fire at perfume warehouse in Turkey
At least six people have been killed and one injured in a devastating fire at a perfume warehouse in northwestern Turkey. The incident occurred early Saturday November 8 in the Dilovası industrial zone of Kocaeli province, reports AFP.
Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul collapse
Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan held in Istanbul have ended without any agreement, as both sides blamed each other for the breakdown of negotiations aimed at easing border tensions and maintaining a fragile ceasefire, officials said Saturday.
Govt shutdown forces cancellation of over 5,000 US flights
The ongoing US government shutdown has severely impacted domestic air travel, with more than 5,000 flights cancelled or delayed on Friday (November 7).
Nobel Laureate Scientist James Watson passes away
James D. Watson, the American Nobel laureate who co-discovered the double-helix structure of DNA, has died at the age of 97, the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory confirmed.
Turkey issues genocide arrest warrant for Netanyahu, 37 Israeli officials
Turkish government has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 37 senior officials, accusing them of committing genocide and crimes against humanity during military operations in Gaza.
Jakarta mosque blast leaves 54 injured
At least 54 people were injured in a bomb explosion at a mosque in Jakarta during Friday prayers, authorities said.
UN lifts sanctions on Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa
The decision followed a US-backed proposal at the UN, with 14 of the 15 council members voting in favour and China abstaining.
India sets up new military posts near Bangladesh border
India has strengthened its border security amid political uncertainty in Bangladesh by opening a new military camp in North Dinajpur of West Bengal, and establishing another army station in Dhubri of Assam.
Trump admits involvement in Israeli strikes on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has admitted his involvement in Israel’s attacks on Iran, reversing his earlier claim that the strikes were solely Israel’s decision, reports ABC News.
Trump claims eight warplanes downed in India-Pakistan clash
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that eight warplanes were downed during the May conflict between India and Pakistan—one more than previously reported.