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Conflicts

Satellite view of the Bab al-Mandab Strait between Yemen and the Horn of Africa

Yemen’s Southern Forces Pull Back From Bab al-Mandab to Reinforce Aden

November 15, 2026

Yemen’s Southern Armed Forces are leaving positions near Bab al-Mandab to reinforce Aden. The move follows pressure around Taiz and a coastal offensive that failed to dislodge the Houthis entirely.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a black shirt speaking from his office in Kyiv

Zelenskyy Says US Raised NATO Membership in Exchange for Donbas Withdrawal

November 15, 2026

Zelenskyy says US negotiators raised a possible Donbas withdrawal in exchange for

Lugansk Attacks Kill One, Injure Seven, Regional Head Says

November 15, 2026

A truck driver was killed and seven people were injured in attacks

JD Vance speaking at a midterm campaign rally in Kinston, North Carolina

Iran weighs US pressure as Trump shifts Vance away from talks

November 15, 2026

Iranian analysts warn of escalation after Trump redirects JD Vance from Iran

Epstein Files

Archival view of the US Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

Epstein files: House vote push advances amid DOJ criticism

A House petition reached 218 signatures for another Epstein files disclosure vote, following criticism of DOJ delays and survivor-privacy failures.

by Jasbir Singh

November 15, 2026

Todd Blanche speaking at a Justice Department podium during the January 30, 2026, Epstein files briefing

Epstein Files: DOJ’s Rules Required More Than Name Searches

DOJ’s Epstein review rules required more than name searches to protect survivors. The published instructions explain the safeguards, but not how consistently reviewers applied them or what happened when recurring problems emerged.

by Jennifer Hicks

The Department of Justice releases Epstein files under the Transparency Act in September 2026 including FBI Agent Spivack's declaration about the C-20 lab server breach

The FBI’s Epstein Server Was Hacked on Super Bowl Sunday. Washington Buried It for Three Years.

Leon Black and House of Representatives contempt vote over Epstein investigation DOJ records

Epstein Files: House Holds Leon Black in Contempt as DOJ Records Name Musk, Gates, Lutnick and Three Dozen More

Epstein survivors and journalist Tara Palmeri at Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas

Epstein Survivors Ejected from GOP Convention After Journalist Asks: What If It’s Trump?

Protesters with Justice for the Ogoni banners outside Shell's headquarters in London

Shell’s Niger Delta Exit Leaves Pipeline and Gas Questions Open

Amnesty's review of internal Shell records raises questions about ageing Niger Delta pipelines, decommissioning costs and the Bille gas emergency. The evidence, sale terms and unresolved legal claims demand transparent answers.

by Muzaffar Ahmad Bajwaa

October 29, 2026

Government & Politics

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova

Moscow to Verify Estonia’s Border Closure Plans, Zakharova Says

Russia will verify Estonia's plans to close its road border crossings from December 1, Maria Zakharova said. Tallinn links the proposal to an alleged sabotage attempt, while Moscow questions its motives; the

November 15, 2026

by Dmitri Agafonov

Trump Blames Biden for FAA Failures as He Seeks Funds After Flight Halt

Donald Trump blamed Biden for the condition of US air traffic control

by Olivia Taylor

Turkey’s Vatan Party Challenges Zelensky Over Patriarch’s Title

Turkey’s Vatan party is urging Ankara to respond to Zelensky’s use of

by Jennifer Hicks

Iran Calls Russia and China Strategic Partners Ahead of Shenzhen Talks

Iran says Russia and China are strategic partners familiar with its positions,

by Akihito Muranaka

Zakharova Rejects Johnson’s Claim Lavrov Made Him Drink Vodka

November 15, 2026

US Floated Ukraine Ceding Donbas for NATO Membership, Zelenskyy Says

November 15, 2026

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins Wins Alaska Governor’s Race, Flipping Seat to Democrats

November 14, 2026

Germany Approves Wider Intelligence Powers to Counter Cyberattacks

November 14, 2026

Economy

A dense crowd of protesters with Tunisian flags and Arabic placards marches in central Tunis

Germany’s AI Jobs Debate Masks a Bigger Risk for New Workers

Germany's AI transition could reshuffle employment without reducing the overall job total. IAB research shows why younger workers may still face a harder route

by Amanda Graham

November 15, 2026

Archival photograph illustrating Bank of England interest-rate policy, credited to Frank Augstein/AP.

Bank of England Faces Fresh Rate Pressure as UK Inflation Test Looms

Fresh UK inflation and employment figures will test the case for further Bank of England rate rises. Competing forecasts show that the dispute is

by Economy Desk

November 15, 2026

Kevin Warsh speaking on a television screen at the New York Stock Exchange

Warsh Faces Warren’s Affordability Push as Inflation Persists

Kevin Warsh’s inflation fight faces a new political test as Elizabeth Warren pushes Democrats to deliver relief on household costs. The latest price report

by Amanda Graham

November 11, 2026

File photograph accompanying Associated Press reporting on China’s Singles’ Day shopping festival

China’s Singles’ Day Discounts Struggle to Unlock More Spending

China’s Singles’ Day promotions are meeting cautious household budgets, with early sales broadly level with last year. Official data show a more uneven picture

by Amanda Graham

November 11, 2026

File photograph from a United Nations disability-inclusion event

Disabled Young Britons Face Threefold Risk of Missing Work and Education

DWP figures show 30.2% of disabled 16–24-year-olds were outside education, employment or training, compared with 8.6% of non-disabled peers.

by Technology Desk

November 9, 2026

Market

Refined silver bars freshly cast at Prioksky Non-Ferrous Metals Plant — MCX silver price today in India September 2 2026

Business

Silver price Today: November 15 rates at ₹195 per gram

Silver prices in India on November 15, 2026: Goodreturns quoted ₹195 per gram and ₹1,95,000 per kilogram. Check rates by weight and city.

by Economy Desk

November 15, 2026

AI-generated illustration of gold bullion, coins and Indian gold jewellery

Business

Gold price today, November 16: Check latest 22K and 24K rates in India

Gold price today, November 16: Check the latest available 22K and 24K rates in India, city-wise prices and global bullion market developments.

by Economy Desk

November 15, 2026

Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang in a file photograph

Business·News

Nvidia’s 8.6% After-Hours Drop Puts Leadership Risk Before AI Trade

Nvidia fell 8.6% in extended trading after reports that its board would discuss Jensen Huang’s position, but no leadership change had been announced. The

by Amanda Graham

November 12, 2026

File photograph accompanying Anadolu Agency gold-price coverage

Business·Economy·News

Gold Price Today: Rebound Near $3,900 Faces Fed Rate-Hike Risk

Gold recovered to $3,899 an ounce in Monday's reported trading as cheaper oil offered relief after Friday's selloff. Expectations of another Federal Reserve rate

by Amanda Graham

November 2, 2026

Gold, illustrating the spot gold price rebound

Business·News

Gold Price Today: Spot Gold Rebounds to $4,194 as Fed Hike Bets Build

Gold price today: spot gold rebounded 1.47% to about $4,194 an ounce on Friday, its first weekly gain in three weeks, with India rates

by Economy Desk

October 10, 2026

Business·News

Silver Price Today, October 11, 2026: Spot Near $60.70 After Friday Rebound

Silver price today is about $60.70 an ounce after a 2.8% Friday jump as the dollar and Treasury yields eased. Key levels and the

by Economy Desk

October 10, 2026

Gold jewellery display at an Indian market ahead of festive season, September 2026

Business·Economy·News

Gold Rate in India Today, September 25, 2026: 24K Eases to ₹15,267/g as Fed Rate Hike Odds Climb

24-karat gold in India eased to ₹15,267 per gram on September 25, 2026, as stronger-than-expected US PMI data pushed Federal Reserve rate hike odds

by Amanda Graham

September 25, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Silver Rate Today, September 25, 2026: IBJA ₹245/g as Iran Talks Ease Geopolitical Pressure

Silver rate in India is ₹245 per gram (IBJA, ex-GST) on September 25, 2026, up ₹12/g from Wednesday's post-hike low of ₹233/g. US-Iran talks

by Economy Desk

September 25, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Silver Price Today, September 25, 2026: XAG/USD Below $64 as Iran Talks Ease Oil but Treasury Yields Cap Recovery

Silver price is approximately $64.00 per troy ounce on September 25, 2026, as US-Iran diplomatic talks at the UN General Assembly ease oil prices

by Economy Desk

September 25, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Silver Price UK, September 25, 2026: XAG/GBP Below £50 as US-Iran Talks and 5.2% Treasury Yields Redefine the Market

Silver price in the UK is approximately £50.00 per troy ounce on September 25, 2026, as US-Iran UNGA diplomatic talks ease Hormuz tensions and

by Economy Desk

September 25, 2026

Astrology

Horoscope today November 14 2026 with the Capricorn Moon squaring Venus for the 12 zodiac signs — Horoscope today for November 14, 2026 has the Capricorn Moon squaring newly direct Venus for all 12 zodiac signs. [Image Source: The Eastern Herald]

Daily Horoscope November 14, 2026: Capricorn Moon Squares Venus

The Capricorn Moon sextiles the Sun around 12:54 PM EST on November 14, 2026, then squares a newly direct Venus around 1:56 PM EST.

by Kiranpreet Kaur

November 14, 2026

Horoscope today November 12 2026 with the Moon trine Jupiter entering Capricorn and the 12 zodiac signs

Daily Horoscope November 12, 2026: Moon Trines Jupiter, Enters Capricorn

by Kiranpreet Kaur

November 11, 2026

Daily Horoscope November 11, 2026: Sagittarius Moon Trines Saturn

by Kiranpreet Kaur

November 11, 2026

Horoscope today November 10 2026 with the Moon in Sagittarius and the zodiac signs

Daily Horoscope November 10, 2026: Sagittarius Moon, Uranus Opposition

by Kiranpreet Kaur

November 9, 2026

Sports

Photograph accompanying Texas Athletics’ report on the Longhorns’ victory at LSU

Jelani McDonald’s Three Picks Keep Texas Alive in LSU Escape

Jelani McDonald intercepted three passes as Texas survived LSU 22–21. Two end-zone takeaways and four consecutive late defensive stops kept the Longhorns close enough

15 Nov

by Sports Desk

Cricket photograph accompanying Yahoo Sports’ India–New Zealand fifth ODI report

Arshdeep Defends India’s 209 to Seal New Zealand ODI Series

Arshdeep Singh took 3-30 as India defended 209 to beat New Zealand by 22 runs at Bay Oval and win the ODI series 3-1.

15 Nov

by Jasbir Singh

Kagiso Rabada celebrating in South Africa's white Test cricket uniform

Mahfijul Islam Falls First Ball on Test Debut as Rabada Joins Rare List

Mahfijul Islam fell to Kagiso Rabada off the opening ball at the Wanderers, becoming the fourth Test debutant dismissed on a match's first delivery.

15 Nov

by Sports Desk

Rugby league players, illustrating a rugby league story

Jillaroos Beat New Zealand 34–10 for Fourth Straight World Cup Title

Jaime Chapman scored a first-half hat-trick as Australia beat New Zealand 34–10 in Brisbane to win a fourth consecutive Women’s Rugby League World Cup.

15 Nov

by Sports Desk

File photo of South Africa captain Temba Bavuma batting against Australia in Cape Town on October 29, 2026

Bangladesh Bat First Against South Africa as Hamza Returns

Bangladesh chose to bat first at the Wanderers, taking on South Africa’s pace attack in the opening Test. The visitors selected three seamers, while

15 Nov

by Jasbir Singh

Photograph from the New England Patriots’ Munich practice report

A.J. Brown Nears Return as Lions Face Munich Secondary Test

Detroit could face A.J. Brown without two important defensive backs when the Lions meet New England in Munich. Brown remains questionable with ankle and

15 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Texas–LSU football game photograph from LSU Athletics

Arch Manning Rescues Texas at LSU to Keep Playoff Bid on Track

Arch Manning overcame three interceptions to find Raleek Brown for the winning touchdown in Texas’ 22-21 victory at LSU. The final drive preserved the

15 Nov

by Amanda Graham

File photo of Stephon Castle dunking against Phoenix on November 9, 2026

Spurs Rout Warriors 123-85 Behind Castle for 11th Straight Win

Stephon Castle scored 32 points as San Antonio beat Golden State 123-85 for its 11th straight victory. The Warriors made more threes, but the

14 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Daily Games

NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today, November 14, 2026: SACK, AIRPODS and More

November 14, 2026

NYT Spelling Bee hive with L in the center and A, G, I, N, T and Z around it

NYT Spelling Bee Answers Today, November 14, 2026: INITIALIZING and TANTALIZING

November 14, 2026

Contexto Answer Today, November 14, 2026: CARROT for Puzzle #1518

November 14, 2026

Solved Quordle Classic puzzle 1755 showing STAIN, ANGER, SHRUG and COLOR

Quordle Answers Today, November 14, 2026: STAIN, ANGER, SHRUG, COLOR

November 14, 2026

Solved NYT Strands puzzle 986 showing FOLLOWTHELEADER and seven movement words

NYT Strands Answers Today, November 14, 2026: FOLLOWTHELEADER

November 14, 2026

Climate

Conceptual illustration of El Niño warming across the equatorial Pacific.

November 12, 2026

El Niño Strengthens Toward a Possible Record, NOAA Data Show

NOAA says El Niño is still strengthening, with a strong-to-very strong event likely into early 2027.

False-color satellite image of floodwater in blue along the Gandak River across the Nepal-India border, with green vegetation and clouds

Climate Plans Promise Health Gains. Only Four Governments Count Them.

October 19, 2026

A WHO review of 114 national climate plans finds 91% of Parties mention health, yet only four of the 82 that claim health gains from cutting emissions quantify or monitor them. Just

Aerial view of the cracked, exposed bed of Wimbleball Reservoir in Somerset with a narrow stream running through it

Ministers Tell Environment Agency Water Supply Comes First in Drought

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Satellite image of thick white cloud covering eastern Spain and the sea off its coast, with clear sea to the east

Spain’s Dana Adam: One Dead in Catalonia, Red Alerts Hold in Valencia

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Heads of state and delegations seated in the plenary hall of the Leaders for Nature summit in Yerevan ahead of COP17

UN Report Says 2025 Nature Finance Goal Likely Missed as COP17 Opens

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Satellite image of eastern Mongolia showing a large dark burn scar on brown steppe after the Numrug reserve fire

Mongolia Vows Liability Claims Over Numrug Reserve Fire, Xinhua Reports

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Technology

Displaced people lie and sit on the floor of a covered open-sided community space in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Rifle-mounted robot dogs shown in Haiti stadium operation

Video shared by Nayib Bukele shows rifle-mounted robot dogs in a Haiti stadium operation, but their precise role remains unclear.

by Alexandre James

November 15, 2026

Black Shokz OpenFit Pro open-ear earbuds with their charging case

Fitbit Air and Shokz OpenFit Pro Feature in Best Buy Tech Gift Guide

Rolling Stone highlights fitness trackers, open-ear earbuds and home audio for holiday shoppers, with Best Buy listing Fitbit Air at $99.99.

by Technology Desk

Front and back views of the lavender OPPO Pad Mini Matte Display Edition

OPPO Pad Mini Offers 144Hz OLED Display as an iPad Mini Alternative

Starship's white launch plume rising over the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas coast, photographed from the International Space Station

SpaceX Starship returns from orbit for historic launch pad catch

SpaceX Starship Flight 15 reaches orbit after booster catch is called off

Entertainment

Phil Collins at the Royal Albert Hall in a 2017 file photograph

Phil Collins attends solo Rock Hall induction with family

Phil Collins, 75, attended his solo Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in Los Angeles with family, arriving on the red carpet using

November 15, 2026

by Alexandre James

Richard Sterban speaking in Washington, D.C., in 2013.

Richard Sterban, Oak Ridge Boys’ ‘Elvira’ Bass Singer, Dies at 83

November 15, 2026

Illustration of an empty music-awards stage with a microphone, drum kit and electric guitar under gold spotlights.

Wu-Tang Clan, Queen Latifah and Phil Collins Honored at Rock Hall Ceremony

November 15, 2026

Illustration of a dark TV comedy set with a conference table and a screen showing overlapping circle diagrams, with faceless figures in suits seated around it.

Bowen Yang Returns to SNL as Jensen Huang in John Mulaney’s Tech-Mogul Cold Open

by Jennifer Hicks

James Gunn Denies Skydance Has Seen Man of Tomorrow or Ordered Changes

by Alexandre James

Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, who died at 27 in a suspected overdose

Presley Gerber’s Hollywood Hills Home Listed for $3.595 Million After His Death

by Jennifer Hicks

Illustration of screenplay pages, a film reel and a gavel on a desk representing a film copyright dispute.

New Regency Sues Michael Mann Over Heat Screenplay Rights

by Olivia Taylor

Illustration of a television, gavel, legal papers and video-editing timeline representing a streaming defamation lawsuit.

Dakota Mortensen Sues Hulu Over Mormon Wives Portrayal

by Olivia Taylor

Business

Illustration of a generic data-center aisle with server racks, blue lighting and green indicator lights.

Megaspeed Says Alice Huang Left in 2025, Announces Internal Probe

Megaspeed says Alice Huang left on August 30, 2025, and has no current role. The Nvidia cloud customer has retained lawyers for an internal investigation.

by Olivia Taylor

November 15, 2026