Europe Russia Two maritime patrol aircraft have made a 30-hour Arctic flight, including a mid-air tanking that would account a the first-ever North Pole aerial refueling; for the unique mission, the crews reportedly entered the Book of Records of the Armed Forces
Asia Syria President Ahmad al-Sharaa will pay an official visit to the White House in Washington to open a “new chapter” in relations between Syria and the US; it's a historic first visit in over 80 years
Oceania Samoa Five Samoans top the list of Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards 2025 that celebrate excellence and innovation across the Pacific creative sector; director and actress Anapela Polataivao is the winner of the Senior Pacific Artist Award
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines PM Gonsalves outlined the strategic importance of St. Vincent’s modernized port facility, critical to economic growth and sustainability; in a radio interview he provided transparent insights into the port’s financing structure that minimizes risk
Europe San Marino The International University of Public Administration has opened enrollment for its programs dedicated to training new professionals in international relations, diplomacy, and public administration; all courses are free for residents of San Marino
Asia United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai celebrated Flag Day by hoisting the nation's 'symbol of pride' in the presence of 300 students from schools across the emirate
Asia Afghanistan An earthquake struck near Mazar-e-Sharif, one of the country's largest cities that is home to about 500.000 people, with the 26 death toll expected to rise as rescues continue amid destruction; with a 6,3 magnitude, it was marked as orange alert
Africa South Sudan Nearly one million people have been affected by devastating floods across South Sudan, the UN and video footage confirmed, worsening a humanitarian crisis already marked by conflict and disease outbreaks
Europe Slovakia Media freedom organisation Reporters without Borders latest list of press freedom “predators” lincludes prime minister Fico, citing social media attacks and partisan appointments to the public broadcaster and media regulatory body
America Antigua and Barbuda The Nelson’s Dockyard National Park has been declared a Noise Abatement Zone starting 15 November 2025 to protect the cultural and residential character of the Park, manage entertainment activities responsibly, preserve high-end tourism and yachting
Oceania Tonga Celebrating 150 Year of the Tonga Constitution, a float parade led by government ministries, diplomatic corps, and expats brought festivities to Nuku'alofa; donor partner countries were the People's Republic of China, Australia, and New Zealand
Europe Belgium A 29-year-old former secondary school teacher from Bredene has been found guilty of sexual offences, including the rape of minors that were his pupils; the 5-year prison sentence will be suspended on provision that he abides by the probation conditions
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Seven individuals were arrested in Tuzla, one of ten Cantons in Bosnia’s Federation, suspected of human trafficking and forcing minors into prostitution; four of those arrested are police officers
Asia Turkmenistan Students from higher education institutions in Turkmenistan and abroad are invited to participate in the II Open International Internet Olympiad in “Finance”, which will be held on November 14 by the Turkmen State Institute of Economics and Management