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November 17

Two men caught with 81 monkeys stuffed in bags and meth in wildlife smuggling ring, authorities say

Two men in Thailand were arrested after authorities discovered 81 monkeys and methamphetamine near the Cambodia border in a suspected wildlife trafficking case.

November 17

China military reaches 'war footing' with new missile silos and advanced AI warfare systems

China has built 350 new missile silos and expanded nuclear warheads by 20% in one year, reaching "war footing," according to new congressional report on military buildup.

November 17

Rapper Nicki Minaj and UN ambassador join voices against Christian persecution in Nigeria

U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz teams up with rapper Nicki Minaj to address Christian persecution in Nigeria in an unexpected collaboration that's making headlines.

November 17

China’s energy siege of Taiwan could cripple US supply chains, report warns

China may conquer Taiwan through energy blockade and gray-zone tactics rather than military invasion, new defense study reveals. Beijing's strategy targets fuel imports.

November 17

Pope Leo XIV calls out Christian persecution amid latest massacre of civilians in African nation

Pope Leo XIV calls out massacre in Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting global persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Sudan and other nations.

November 17

Former BBC director-general tells network they shouldn't agree to pay Trump any money

Former BBC chief Lord Tony Hall said during an interview on Sunday that the network shouldn't pay President Donald Trump any money, calling it innapropriate.

November 17

Paralympic gold medalist Paige Greco dead at 28 after 'experiencing a sudden medical episode'

Australian Paralympic cycling star Paige Greco has died after a "sudden medical episode," officials in Australia said. The gold medalist was 28.

November 17

UN staff in Haiti told to stay off streets after gang coalition flexes muscle, US Marines face gunfire

U.N. staff and foreign embassies reportedly advised to stay off Port-au-Prince streets as Haitian gang leader issues public threats following weekend security operations.

November 17

Auction of Holocaust-related items in Germany called off amid outcry

A planned auction of Holocaust-related materials has been nixed, Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski indicated on social media

November 17

Trump set to host Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince at the White House this week

Mohammed bin Salman returns to White House for first time since 2018 as Trump hosts formal ceremony and bilateral meetings with Saudi leader.