Twin Typhoons Leave 259 Dead in Philippines
Twin typhoons hit the Philippines, leaving 259 dead and millions displaced. NDRRMC reports Fung-wong alone caused 27 fatalities and left communities reeling.
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Chinese Mainland Emerges as AI Leader at Web Summit 2025
Web Summit founder Paddy Cosgrave says the Chinese mainland is fast becoming a global AI hub, spotlighting AI firms and humanoid robots at Lisbon’s 2025 event.
US House to Vote on Ending 42-Day Government Shutdown
US House set to vote on ending the 42-day government shutdown, extending funding through Jan 30 amid Democratic splits over healthcare.
All 20 on Turkish C-130 Killed in Georgia Crash
All 20 Turkish military personnel died after a C-130 cargo plane crashed in Georgia near the Azerbaijan border.
Islamabad Court Suicide Bombing by TTP Leaves 12 Dead
A TTP suicide bombing outside Islamabad’s district court on Nov 11 killed 12 and injured dozens, marking the first civilian attack in the capital in a decade.
Israel Blocks 1.6M Syringes Needed for Gaza Vaccines: UNICEF
UNICEF warns Israel is blocking 1.6M syringes and 938K infant formula bottles, stalling Gaza’s vaccine campaign and leaving children at risk.
IRGC Busts US-Israel ‘Anti-Security’ Network in Iran
Iran’s IRGC says it dismantled a US-Israel ‘anti-security’ network set up after the June conflict, arresting suspects across provinces. Here’s the lowdown.
Microsoft & Google Invest Billions in Europe’s AI Data Centers
Microsoft and Google announced over $16B in AI data center investments in Europe on November 11, 2025, boosting green infrastructure and fast, low-latency cloud services.
Havana Celebrates Pedro Valdes’s Cuba–China Science Collaboration
Cuba’s Neurosciences Center in Havana recently premiered a documentary celebrating neuroscientist Pedro Valdes’s decade-long partnership with the Chinese mainland, highlighting breakthroughs.
Private Sector Goes Green: Climate Tech Takes Center Stage at COP30
At COP30 in Brazil, private companies from South and Southeast Asia are showcasing new climate tech for a greener future.