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Pope Leo Starts Emotional South American Tour After Lung Cancer Surgery

Pope Leo commenced an emotionally charged visit to South America on Friday, just three weeks following lung cancer surgery, with plans to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru over 12 days.

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WorldNov 41 min

Arab-Majority Parties' Seats Could Be Decisive in Israeli Government Talks

Five opposition party heads met in Herzliya to discuss strategy, with the potential for the 19 seats held by Arab-majority parties to be the deciding factor given the current seat distribution, where the diverse opposition bloc holds 48 seats and Netanyahu has secured 53. The meeting concluded without a definitive outcome.

WorldNov 31 min

King Charles III Caught in Downpour During Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day Celebrations

King Charles III was left drenched and without an umbrella when a torrential downpour interrupted celebrations of Antigua and Barbuda's independence day on Sunday, according to BBC UK.

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WorldNov 34 min

Britain's Stance on Reparations: Readiness to Apologize vs. Financial Responsibility

According to the Guyana Times, Britain appears prepared to consider issuing a formal apology for chattel slavery in the Caribbean, though the financial aspect of reparations remains unresolved. The CARICOM Reparations Commission has advanced the argument, presenting a revised reparations programme that includes health, education, cultural recovery, Indigenous development, debt cancellation, and monetary compensation.

WorldNov 31 min

Japan Considers Nearly Doubling Defense Spending Over Next Five Years

Japan's government and ruling coalition are examining a plan to nearly double defense expenditures over the coming five years, a move linked to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's efforts to bolster military strength. The proposed spending increase, which could reach 70 trillion to 80 trillion yen (US$457 billion to US$508 billion) starting in April 2027, is attributed in part to the rising cost of defense equipment due to a weaker yen.

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WorldNov 31 min

Prime Minister Bart De Wever Resigns Amid Belgian Budget Crisis

Prime Minister Bart De Wever submitted his resignation during a 90-minute meeting with King Philippe on Monday morning following the failure of overnight budget discussions, according to the South China Morning Post.

WorldNov 21 min

Netanyahu Working with US Figures to Launch Quick Air Campaign in Iran After US Midterm Elections

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly working with senior US figures to persuade Trump to initiate a swift and broad air campaign against Iran, according to reports from regional officials and a source familiar with the situation.

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WorldNov 24 min

Call for Legal Scrutiny of Deceptive Indentureship in Caribbean Reparations Framework

A writer communicated with Prof. Sir Hilary Beckles, the Caricom Secretary-General/CRC Chairman, urging the inclusion of a substantive process regarding the "deceptive indentureship of Asians" within the reparations framework, separate from slavery and genocide.

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WorldNov 25 min

Caricom Finds Apology Without Repair Incomplete Amid UK PM's Stance on Slavery

The Caribbean Community stated that an apology from the UK Prime Minister for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade is incomplete without financial reparations. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed openness to a formal apology but ruled out reparations, a stance that drew criticism from campaigners and regional leaders.

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WorldNov 21 min

Bhutan Volunteers Erect 108 Stupas as Part of Gelephu Mindfulness City Project

According to the South China Morning Post, tens of thousands of volunteers assisted in raising 108 Buddhist stupas in Bhutan on Sunday, supporting the Himalayan kingdom's goal of developing a "mindfulness" city intended to boost economic growth.

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WorldOct 311 min

Analysts Point to Geography, Surveillance Gaps as Factors Making Philippines a Drug Syndicate Hotspot

Analysts suggest that the Philippines' geographical position, insufficient maritime surveillance, and domestic demand contribute to its vulnerability to transnational drug syndicates.

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WorldOct 311 min

Policy Veteran Suggestion: Australia Should Leverage US-China Rivalry Instead of Adopting Washington's Security Priorities

Policy veteran John Edwards of the South China Morning Post suggests that Australia's current preparations for a potential conflict with China demonstrate a superficial grasp of the situation, advising Canberra to utilize the rivalry between superpowers to its benefit.