UKRAINIAN FORCES PULL BACK UNDER FIERCE RUSSIAN PRESSURE IN ZAPORIZHIA

Wed 12 November 2025: Ukrainian Army reports thousands of artillery shells fired as Russians advance in southeastern Zaporizhia region. Ukraine’s top military commander has conceded that the army’s situation has “significantly worsened” in parts of the southern Zaporizhia region, where Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from five villages after intense fighting against Russian troops. News of […]

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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PASSWORDS AND PASSKEYS? IT’S NOT JUST THE PROTECTION THEY PROVIDE

Wed 12 November 2025: Passwords are the keys to our digital lives – think how many times you log in to websites and other systems. But just like physical keys, they can be lost, duplicated and stolen. Many alternatives have been proposed in recent years, including passkeys. These offer a significant improvement in terms of […]

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JAPAN BATTLES FAKE AI IMAGES AMID RISING BEAR ATTACKS

Wed 12 November 2025: Japan faces a dual crisis: the proliferation of fake AI-generated videos online, alongside surging bear attacks that are disrupting vital services like postal deliveries. As the public continues to grow fearful of attacks, fake video clips showing aggressive bears are rapidly spreading on TikTok, YouTube, and other social media platforms, according […]

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UP VANDE MATARAM RULE IGNITES OUTRAGE; MUSLIM CLERIC CALLS FOR SCHOOL BOYCOTT

Wed 12 November 2025: A fresh political and religious storm broke out on Monday after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared that reciting ‘Vande Mataram’ would be compulsory in all schools and colleges across the state. The Chief Minister, addressing a gathering during the ‘Ekta Yatra’ and Vande Mataram singing event in Gorakhpur, said […]

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UN WARNS MILLIONS OF REFUGEES FACE FREEZING WINTER WITH LESS SUPPORT

Wed 12 November 2025: Millions of refugees and displaced persons worldwide are bracing for a cold winter with far less assistance than in previous years, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday. UNHCR’s Dominique Hyde said that, due to the sharp reduction in aid from Germany, the United States and many other countries, its support for refugees this winter will […]

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‘YOU CAN DO ANYTHING’: ISRAELI WAR CRIMES IN GAZA AIRED IN UK DOCUMENTARY

Wed 12 November 2025: The new film featuring firsthand testimonies of Israeli soldiers in Gaza reveals patterns of systematic abuse. About 30 minutes into a new documentary featuring testimonies of Israeli soldiers about being deployed to Gaza, a soldier reflects on the enclave after months of sustained Israeli war on it: “Terrible heat. Sand. Stench. […]

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HOMELESSNESS IN ENGLAND RISES SHARPLY, SERVICES UNDER ‘ENORMOUS STRAIN’: REPORT

Wed 12 November 2025: Homelessness in England has risen sharply over the past year, according to a new report warning that local authorities are struggling to cope with growing demand and financial pressure. The Homelessness Monitor England 2025 report by UK-based charity Crisis found that the number of people sleeping rough grew by 20% in […]

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HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY | WEDNESDAY – 12 NOVEMBER 2025

Wed 12 November 2025: Here’s what’s happening in *South Africa today:* 👇🏼 ◼️ Argentina’s Milei reportedly skipping G20: Trump and Milei have openly expressed admiration for one another, with Argentina recently benefiting from a $20 billion currency swap deal. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation told The Citizen on Wednesday morning that no confirmation […]

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UK SUSPENDS INTEL SHARING WITH US ON CARIBBEAN AND EASTERN PACIFIC BOAT STRIKES

Tue 11 November 2025: In a significant shift in transatlantic security cooperation, the United Kingdom has ceased sharing specific intelligence with the United States regarding drug trafficking vessels operating in the Caribbean, according to a report by CNN on Tuesday. Sources indicated the suspension, which began more than a month ago, stems from the belief […]

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