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A Bloomberg report shows that US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler intends to resign on January 20th. This comes as he faces strong opposition from Wall Street and the cryptocurrency industry over his aggressive agenda.

Ireland is set to hold parliamentary elections on November 29, with citizens preparing to vote for their representatives. The elections are expected to shape the country’s political landscape amid ongoing discussions on key issues such as housing and healthcare.

Ukraine fired a number of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia’s Kursk region on Wednesday, a day after firing American long-range missiles into the country. Watch this report for more details!

Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general Thursday amid continuing allegations of sexual misconduct. Watch this report for more details!

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Friday he would ask his players if they can win without injured teenage winger Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old will miss the visit to face Celta Vigo on Saturday in La Liga with an ankle problem.

On Thursday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim al-Masri. The warrants were issued for their alleged war crimes related to the Gaza War. Netanyahu has rejected these warrants, calling them "anti-Semitic."

Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula witnesses another volcanic eruption, adding to the region's ongoing seismic activity.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (Nov. 21) claimed that Russia has hit Ukraine with new mid-range ballistic missiles. He specified that the strike was carried out by a ballistic missile with a non-nuclear hypersonic warhead.

Legendary Arab singer Fairuz, whose ballads have told of love, her native Lebanon and the Palestinian cause, turned 90 on Thursday as her conflict-weary country is wracked by the Israel-Hezbollah war.

Thousands of migrants are marching through Mexico chasing the elusive dream of a better life in the US, and this story tracks the journey, the problems, and their hopes as the migrants try to cross into the United States border before Donald Trump tightens border entry routes and rules. Watch in for more details!

Delhi is struggling with severe smog, turning the city into a "gas chamber" as air pollution levels soar to hazardous levels.

The Australian PGA Championship, the opening event of the DP World Tour's 2025 season, was Friday shortened to 54 holes when the Royal Queensland Golf Club flooded after torrential rain in Brisbane.

Pep Guardiola said on Friday he would remain at Manchester City even if the club were to face relegation from the Premier League over alleged breaches of financial rules.

Earlier this year, Taiwan‘s Ministry of Culture submitted Old Fox as its entry in the Best International Feature Film category for the 2025 Oscars. The movie is set in 1989, a time of rapid economic growth and political change in Taiwan.

Winter makes its presence felt across Europe, with Paris to Kyiv experiencing chilly temperatures and snowfall. The season’s icy grip is affecting daily life, as cities brace for colder days ahead.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces new measures to address the growing cost-of-living crisis, introducing financial relief initiatives aimed at supporting families and individuals facing rising expenses. The plan includes targeted subsidies and assistance to help ease the financial burden on citizens.

Japan unveils a $140 billion plan aimed at combating inflation and stimulating growth in key sectors of its economy.

Ukraine's President Vladimir Zelensky acknowledged that the Crimea Peninsula seized by Russia in 2014 can only be restored to Ukrainian sovereignty through diplomacy.

Myanmar's garment industry is a rare bright spot in an economy severely impacted by the military coup of 2021 and ongoing civil conflict. Despite the political turmoil, the sector's export earnings reached $7.6 billion in 2022, up from $5.7 billion in 2019. A significant portion of these exports goes to the European Union, with brands like Adidas, H&M, and bestsellers continuing to source from Myanmar. However, the industry’s growth has not translated into better conditions for workers, who face harsh realities.