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Afghan woman to be extradited from US to Sweden on murder charges

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

International media reports state that a 25-year-old Afghan woman named Wajiha Qureshi has been accused of killing her secret lover in Sweden. She is set to be extradited from the United States to Sweden for trial. The Daily Mail reported early Friday, November 1, that Qureshi, along with her husband Farid Waziri, allegedly killed a […]

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Portsmouth City Council among UK authorities hit by cyber attack - bbc.co.uk

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  1. Portsmouth City Council among UK authorities hit by cyber attack  bbc.co.uk
  2. UK councils bat away DDoS barrage from pro-Russia keyboard warriors  The Register
  3. Exeter City Council targeted by hackers in cyber attack  Devon Live
  4. Council website ‘one of a number of local authorities’ to suffer cyber attack  Southern Daily Echo
  5. Cyber attack crashes city council website with other UK authorities targeted  The Independent

ADB lauds India's fossil fuel subsidy reforms

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India has significantly cut its oil and gas subsidies by 85 per cent from 2013 to 2023. This was achieved using policy reforms including phasing out petrol and diesel subsidies and increasing taxes. The extra tax revenue from these increases funded renewable energy projects, electric vehicles, and LPG usage among the rural poor, reshaping India's energy landscape.

Volunteers rally to assist victims of Spain's devastating floods

France24.com (en) 

Volunteers sprang into action on Friday to assist victims of Spain's deadly floods, which have claimed more than 200 lives. Residents of Valencia and surrounding suburbs braved transportation challenges to deliver food, water, and other necessities to the worst-affected areas, where survivors are struggling without power or running water.

The Unsung Shakespeare

Crisis Magazine 

Why should one of the most famous people in history be featured as one of the unsung heroes of Christendom? Perhaps because most people do not perceive Shakespeare as a hero of Christendom.

Conditions Deteriorate from Persisting Gang Violence in Haiti

Inter Press Service 

Due to worsening political instability, escalating gang violence, and a lack of basic services, Haiti is in the midst of one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world. According to a 2024 ACAPS report, gangs have seized 85 percent of the nation’s capital, Port-Au-Prince, resulting in over 700,000 displaced persons. Many of the […]

Saturday’s Football Games: Schedules and Where to Watch Live

«The Rio Times» 

The football highlights for this Saturday, November 2, include Premier League matches featuring Newcastle vs Arsenal and Liverpool vs Brighton. Bundesliga clashes like Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig are also among the day’s exciting fixtures. Additionally, fans can look forward to various exciting matches from Serie A, La Liga, […]

A 4.7-degree rise in temperature will make Indian economy sweat, ADB report reveals

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

A recent ADB report predicts that India could face a 24.7% GDP loss by 2070 due to climate change, with overall regional losses reaching 16.9%. Labor productivity, energy demands, and flooding are key factors contributing to these losses. The report underscores the urgent need for significant investment in climate adaptation, estimating annual costs of $102 billion to $431 billion across Asia-Pacific. Immediate action is critical to mitigate these impacts and achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.