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Thursday, November 14th, 2024 

Fifteen rescue workers are killed during an Israeli airstrike on the Regional Civil Defense Centre‘s headquarters in Baalbek, Lebanon. (BBC News) 

The Russian Defence Ministry claims that Russian forces have captured the village of Voznesenka in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. (Anadolu Agency) 

One person is killed and ten others are injured in Russian airstrikes on an apartment building and energy facilities in Odesa, Ukraine. (Reuters) 

Sixteen people are killed and 15 others are injured in Israeli airstrikes against residential buildings in Damascus, Syria, that Israel claims are associated with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The PIJ announces that a number of its militants are among the fatalities of the Damascus’ attacks. (Al Mayadeen) (Al Jazeera) 

Seven people, including two soldiers, are killed in explosions in Harnai and Ziarat Districts, Balochistan, Pakistan. (TRT World) 

Doctors Without Borders reports that at least two patients are dead after police officers and vigilantes attacked ambulances in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. (Semafor) (CNN) 

It is announced that the Kingda Ka roller coaster, the world’s tallest roller coaster, will be retired at the Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park in New Jersey, United States. (KYW-TV) 

The Onion, an American media company known for its satirical news content, acquires InfoWars, with the intent of rebranding the site into a parody of itself. (The New York Times) 

More than 24,000 people are evacuated as Typhoon Usagi makes landfall in Baggao, Cagayan, Philippines. (DW) 

A study published in the medical journal The Lancet reports that the number of adults who have diabetes globally has increased from 200 million people in 1990 to around 800 million people in 2022. The study also reported that around 40% of adults with diabetes are not receiving treatment for the disease. (DW) (The Guardian) 

Sri Lankans vote in a snap election for the 225 members of the 17th Parliament of Sri Lanka. (Morning Star) (DW) 

Nauru launches an investment initiative which offers Nauruan citizenship in exchange for investment in climate change mitigation. (RNZ) 

The End Sunday 

The Russian Defence Ministry claims that Russian forces have captured the village of Voznesenka in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. (Anadolu Agency) 

Seven people are killed, including two soldiers, in explosions in Harnai District and Ziarat District, Balochistan, Pakistan. (TRT World) 

Doctors Without Borders reports that at least two patients are killed after police officers and vigilantes attacked ambulances in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. (Semafor) (CNN) 

Sixteen people are killed and 15 more injured during Israeli airstrikes against residential buildings in Damascus, Syria that Israel claim are associated with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. (Al Jazeera) 

The Onion, an American media company known for its satirical news content, acquires InfoWars, with the intent of rebranding the site into a parody of itself. (New York Times) 

More than 24,000 people are evacuated as Typhoon Usagi makes landfall in Baggao, Cagayan province, Philippines. (DW) 

A study published in the medical journal The Lancet reports that the number of adults who have diabetes globally has risen from 200 million people to about 800 million people since 1990. In 2022, around 40% of adults with diabetes were not receiving treatment for the disease. (DW) (The Guardian) 

Sri Lankans vote in a snap election for the 225 members of the 17th Parliament of Sri Lanka. (Morning Star) (DW) 

Bluesky, which is seen as a competitor to X (formerly known as Twitter), reports an outage as millions of users register for the platform in the wake of the 2024 United States presidential election. (Business Insider) 

2024 Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 

New Delhi, India, reports its 15th consecutive day with a “very poor” recorded air quality index due to significant air pollution causing zero meter visibility smog. (The Hindu) 

Thousands of Spaniards living near river banks are evacuated following the issuing of AEMET‘s maximum weather alert in the Province of Málaga, Costa del Sol, and the Valencian Community caused by a new cold drop system. (The Independent) 

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that Turkey has suspended all diplomatic relations with and will not develop any further relations with Israel. However, the Turkish embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, will continue to operate. Israel’s foreign ministry denies any change in its diplomatic relationship with Turkey. (JNS) (Newsweek) (Middle East Eye) 

Two explosions occurs near the Supreme Federal Court building and the Praça dos Três Poderes in Brasília, Brazil. The perpetrator dies by suicide bombing, being the only fatality. The Federal Police announces an investigation into the explosions, while the Attorney General’s Office calls the situation “an attack against the Supreme Federal Court and the Chamber of Deputies“. (G1) (CNN) 

The Supreme Court of India rules that it is unconstitutional for the government to demolish property belonging to people suspected of crimes without a legal process, a practice common in states ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party. (The Times of India) (DW) 

The Philippines says it is bound help the International Criminal Court if the international court seek custody of former President Rodrigo Duterte through Interpol over alleged crimes against humanity committed during the Philippine drug war. (AP) 

Outgoing President Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the White House and pledges a peaceful transition of power. (Reuters) 

Citizens of Somaliland vote for the President between incumbent Muse Bihi Abdi of the Kulmiye party, House of Representatives speaker Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi of the Waddani party, and Faysal Ali Warabe of the Justice and Welfare Party. (VOA) (DW) 

Crowds of pro-Palestinian protesters gather in Paris, France, against a gala raising funds for the Israel Defense Forces and included guests such as Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich. (France 24) 

The End Thursday 

The COP29 climate conference begins in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Reuters) 

A U.S. jury awards US$42 million to three former detainees of the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, thereby holding Virginia-based military contractor CACI liable for their role in the torture and mistreatment of the detainees. (AP) 

In Italy, the Carabinieri Art Squad seizes more than 2,100 forged artworks worth more than €200 million (US$215 million) that were intended to be sold at auction houses across Europe and also uncovers two art forgery workshops in Tuscany and Venice. (DW) 

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 

English novelist Samantha Harvey wins the Booker Prize for her novel Orbital. (BBC News) 

Spanish writer Álvaro Pombo wins the Miguel de Cervantes Prize. (El País) 

New Delhi registers its 15th consecutive day with a “very poor” recorded air quality index due to significant air pollution causing zero meter visibility smog. (The Hindu) 

Citizens of Somaliland vote for the President between incumbent Muse Bihi Abdi of the Kulmiye party, House of Representatives speaker Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi of the Waddani party, and Faysal Ali Warabe of the Justice and Welfare Party. (VOA) (DW) 

Tuesday,  November 12th, 2024 

At least 40 people are killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, including ten in a double tap strike on a designated humanitarian zone in the Al-Mawasi refugee camp in Rafah Governorate. (Al Jazeera) 

At least 14 people are killed and at least 15 others are injured in an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Ain Yaaqoub, Akkar Governorate, Northern Lebanon. (Al Jazeera) 

A multiple-missile attack by Houthis on two US warship has been thwarted. (BBC) 

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issues a temporary 30-day ground on all U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti after gangs shot at a Spirit Airlines aircraft that was attempting to land at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, yesterday. The airport is also closed indefinitely in response to the shooting. (Miami Herald)

Al-Shabaab militants ambush and kill two South West State soldiers who were travelling on motorcycles on the highway between Wanlaweyn and Afgooye in Lower Shabelle, Somalia. (Hiiraan Online) 

The United States Department of the Treasury sanctions Rapid Support Forces general Abdel Rahman Jumma, alleging that Jumma is the “primary party” responsible for the violence against civilians and human rights abuses in West Darfur, Sudan. (Al Jazeera) 

The Pakistani Health Department reports that at least 1.8 million people in Punjab, Pakistan have become sick with respiratory and eye irritation ailments caused by chronic, record-breaking air pollution. (AP) 

Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the symbolic head of the Anglican Communion, resigns over his handling of barrister John Smyth‘s sex abuse scandal. (NPR) (AP) 

Opposition leader and Labour Party candidate Navin Ramgoolam is elected as Prime Minister of Mauritius, with his coalition Alliance du Changement winning 60 of the 66 National Assembly seats. Former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth resigns following his party’s defeat in the election. (Reuters)

Veteran’s Day  2024 

Shigeru Ishiba is sworn in as the 103rd prime minister of Japan following the first runoff vote in thirty years. (Kyodo News) (Mainichi) 

Thirty-five people are killed and 43 more injured during a vehicle-ramming attack outside a stadium in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China. The perpetrator is in a coma after suffering serious injuries. (BBC News) 

At least 30 people are killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip, including at least 20 in the Nuseirat refugee camp. (Al Jazeera) 

At least 44 people are killed and 88 more injured during Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon. (Al Jazeera) 

Five people are killed and 18 others, including five children, are injured in Russian air strikes on Mykolaiv and Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. (DW)

Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez announces an additional €3.76 billion (US$4 billion) aid package to the Valencian Community which was affected by deadly floods in October. (DW) 

A mud volcano erupts in Turbo, Colombia, forcing the preventative evacuation of 109 households. (El Espectador) 

Several airlines suspend flights to Haiti after a flight attendant was injured when a Spirit Airlines aircraft was hit by gunfire while attempting to land at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and was diverted to Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. (BBC News) 

The International Criminal Court announces an investigation into prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan over accusations of sexual misconduct previously reported by The Guardian in October. (BBC News)

Alix Didier Fils-Aimé is appointed as the new Prime Minister of Haiti, replacing Garry Conille, amid worsening security in the country. (Reuters) 

Hundreds of Māori people begin a nine-day march from Cape Reinga to Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand, to protest the proposed Treaty Principles Bill which would redefine the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. (The Guardian) 

Twenty-three people are killed during an Israeli airstrike against a residential building in Aalmat, Lebanon. (AP) 

The End

Above posted 11.13.2024