MALDIVES LOCKS OUT FUTURE GENERATIONS FROM SMOKING

Sat 01 November 2025: The Maldives implemented a generational ban on tobacco Saturday, marking a historic milestone in its efforts to protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation, according to a statement from the Health Ministry. “The Generational Ban on Tobacco reflects the Government’s strong commitment to protecting young people from the harms of […]

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VENEZUELA’S MADURO TURNS TO RUSSIA, CHINA, IRAN AS US PRESENCE BUILDS IN CARIBBEAN

Sat 01 November 2025: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is looking to Russia, China and Iran to bolster his depleted defense capabilities as it faces an increased US military presence in the Caribbean, according to internal US documents reported by The Washington Post. The Venezuelan president is seeking assistance for radar systems, aircraft repairs and possibly […]

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HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY | SATURDAY – 01 NOVEMBER 2025

Sat 01 November 2025:  Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today:  ◼️ SA hits back at US refugee plan: The South African government has criticised the US’s decision to prioritise refugee applications from white Afrikaners, saying claims of a white genocide have been widely discredited and lack reliable evidence. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e3de5ny14o ————- ◼️ Malawi High Court […]

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‘GAZA HAS BEEN THE DEADLIEST PLACE FOR JOURNALISTS IN ANY CONFLICT,’ SAYS UN

Sat 01 November 2025: A UN spokesman on Friday marked the upcoming International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists with a reminder of the dangers faced by journalists worldwide — particularly in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu reports. “Nearly nine out of 10 journalists killings remain unresolved. Gaza has been the deadliest place for journalists […]

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GLOBAL FIRMS LAY OFF THOUSANDS OF WORKERS TO REDUCE COSTS

Sat 01 November 2025: Major global firms are laying off tens of thousands of workers due to weak economic expectations, cost-cutting measures, and the widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI). Despite economic uncertainty, many companies are increasing AI investments and downsizing corporate staff in order to replace workers with technology. Sluggish consumer demand, rising costs, […]

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ALL MPOX STRAINS STILL CIRCULATING, WHILE CLADE IB SPREADS BEYOND AFRICA: WHO

Sat 01 November 2025: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that all known strains of the mpox virus remain in circulation, raising concerns about sustained community transmission if outbreaks are not rapidly contained, while a newly detected clade, known as clade Ib, has now spread beyond Africa. According to the WHO’s latest situation report, […]

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ULTRA-ORTHODOX JEWS TO LEAVE ISRAEL IF DRAFTED INTO ARMY; CHIEF RABBI WARNS

Fri 31 October 2025: A heated public debate has erupted in Israel after Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef warned that members of the ultra-Orthodox community would leave the country if yeshiva students were forced to serve in the army. Speaking during his weekly sermon, Rabbi Yosef — the Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel — declared, “If yeshiva […]

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SUDAN DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY FOR PARAMILITARY RSF AFTER KILLING PATIENTS, MEDICAL STAFF IN EL-FASHER

Fri 31 October 2025: Sudan’s prime minister calls on UN Security Council to take ‘practical measures’ to hold accountable those responsible for ‘criminal acts’ in El-Fasher  1,750 people fled to Chad from border area of Tina in North Darfur due to worsening insecurity, says UN migration organization Sudan called on the international community on Thursday […]

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