Australia has reached an agreement with Nauru to send over 220 immigrants, including some with criminal convictions, to the island nation. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke signed the memorandum, ensuring the proper treatment and long-term residence for those without legal rights to remain in Australia.
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A health alert is issued for Guangdong, China. The reason is a rise in chikungunya cases. The CDC advises precautions for travellers. Foshan is the outbreak's epicentre. Chikungunya spreads via mosquitoes. It causes joint pain. Travellers should use insect repellent. They should also wear protective clothing. Vaccines are available in the US. High-risk individuals should be cautious.
The 8th Sharjah Film Platform runs from 14–23 November 2025, showcasing diverse international and regional films at Mirage City Cinema and other Sharjah venues. The Early Bird Pass, available for 40 AED for one month only, offers unlimited access to screenings plus festival merchandise, featuring acclaimed titles like On Becoming a Guinea Fowl and Yathoom by Emirati filmmaker Hana Kazim.
At least three people were killed and dozens were injured when a building hosting a prayer recital collapsed on Indonesia's main island of Java on Sunday, a disaster official said. Around a hundred people, mostly women, had gathered for a Koran recital at a community hall in West Java's Bogor district to commemorate the prophet Mohammed's birthday when the building suddenly collapsed, said Mochamad Adam Hamdani, an official from the local disaster mitigation agency.
Senator John Kennedy sparked controversy by using an 'Alien' movie poster to warn against eating recalled shrimp, claiming it could cause radioactive mutations. His remarks, made amidst investigations into contaminated shrimp sold at major retailers like Walmart and Kroger, were widely mocked online. While the FDA confirmed Cesium-137 in one sample, authorities maintain the health risk is low.
The Pentagon reports Venezuelan military aircraft approached a US Navy ship. This followed a US strike on a boat allegedly linked to Venezuelan drug trafficking. The US issued a warning to Nicolas Maduro's government. Marco Rubio called Maduro a “narco-terrorist”. Maduro declared Venezuela ready for armed struggle. The US has deployed warships as tensions rise.
Anna Wintour has appointed Chloe Malle as the head of editorial content at Vogue, ending speculation about her successor. However, Wintour, 75, remains chief content officer for Conde Nast and global editorial director of Vogue. Malle, 39, previously steered Vogue's digital content and will now oversee day-to-day operations, reporting to Wintour.
Kim Jong Un pledged a prosperous future for the families of North Korean soldiers who died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, praising their sacrifice and heroism. State media highlighted Kim's commitment to supporting the bereaved, emphasizing the soldiers' bravery and the state's responsibility to care for their families. The deployment, acknowledged after months of silence, has resulted in significant casualties.
Russia launched a large aerial attack on southern Ukraine, resulting in casualties and infrastructure damage, while peace talks remain stalled despite international efforts. The EU is considering seizing frozen Russian assets to compensate Ukraine, amidst ongoing debates about financial stability.