- The MV Odyssey cruise ship departed Cambodia with only crew members after all passengers disembarked
Hasina fled Bangladesh in 2024
Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh by helicopter in August 2024 following a student-led uprising and a violent crackdown.
- Greenland's parliament voted 16-0 to approve a security agreement with Denmark and the US.
- European officials in Brussels expect a turbulent period ahead regardless of the US midterm outcome.
- Ukraine's air raid alert app was hacked, sending false nuclear and chemical alerts.
- Ukraine's GUR reported a Su-57 exploded at Akhtubinsk airfield on October 29.
- The incident occurred as the engine was starting, possibly due to low-quality fuel.
- Russia has avoided risking Su-57s near Ukrainian defenses, but this is the latest reported loss.
- Fighting and access restrictions in Taiz left over 13,000 pregnant women without essential healthcare.
- The Red Cross delivered four truckloads of medical supplies to Taiz on Wednesday after weeks of blocked access.
- Only 5 of 27 emergency maternal health facilities in Taiz remain partially functioning, and the main hospital may close.
- A U.S. Marine died on Tuesday at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan, during a training incident.
- The Marine was with the 3rd Marine Division; the incident is under investigation.
- The Marine's name will be withheld until 24 hours after family notification.
- A bomb threat was made against the Israel-bound cruise ship Crown Iris at the Greek port of Syros.
- Greek coast guard searched the ship with a dog and a diver; no explosive device was found.
- The ship resumed its voyage after the search, and the threat was deemed a hoax.
- El Salvador's military launched its first major operation against gangs in Haiti.
- The operation targets the 400 Mawozo gang and aims to restore security.
- Local residents reportedly protested against the military presence, calling it an invasion.
- Nigerian troops killed four ISWAP leaders, including two Arab fighters, in Kukawa, Borno State, on October 31, 2026.
- The operation followed a massive ISWAP attack on military positions, with troops using ground and air assets.
- This came three days after a separate operation in Buni Yadi killed 55 terrorists, including senior commanders.
- Pakistan launched a nationwide polio vaccination campaign on Monday targeting 24 million children.
- On Tuesday, gunmen on a motorcycle killed two police officers guarding vaccination teams in Mohmand district.
- The attack follows the abduction of four polio workers in Tank district the previous day.
- The Indian Navy rescued the fishing vessel Azini from armed pirates off Somalia's coast.
- All 20 crew members were released safely without casualties or injuries.
- The operation involved INS Kolkata, maritime patrol aircraft, and Marine Commandos.
- Russia launched a massive overnight strike on Ukrainian electricity facilities in three regions, hitting four power plants and two substations.
- The strikes killed at least 29 people in Zaporizhzhia and wounded 25 in Kharkiv, forcing evacuation of a medical facility.
- US special envoy Steve Witkoff announced that Washington-led talks between Russia and Ukraine will resume on November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi.
- Pakistan's military spokesman accused India of being the principal sponsor of terrorism in Pakistan.
- He alleged the Afghan Taliban regime provides sanctuary, weapons, and operational space to militant groups like TTP and BLA.
- He urged the international community to press Afghanistan to act as a responsible state and stop supporting militants.
- The U.S. conducted limited defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
- These strikes occurred on the eve of the U.S. midterm elections, amid ongoing tensions.
- Independent confirmation of the events remains limited.
- A South Korean army staff sergeant died from external injuries at a frontline unit in Cheorwon on Monday.
- The death follows heightened border tensions after three South Korean soldiers were wounded by landmines on September 21.
- South Korea's military says North Korea laid the mines since 2024; Pyongyang denies the accusation.
- France and Britain announced the first exercise of the Multinational Force-Ukraine in Poland, involving 2,800 troops from 10 European countries.
- The exercise, named Koalicja, will run from November 9 to 22 near the Ukrainian border, testing rapid deployment of forces.
- The force is not for offensive operations but aims to support Ukraine after a ceasefire, including air security and Black Sea economic activity.
- Iranian state media reported a US attack on two fishing boats near Qeshm Island on Oct 31, wounding one fisherman.
- The Wall Street Journal reported on Nov 2 that the US struck Qeshm Island, citing US officials.
- US President Donald Trump said on Nov 2 he was not considering striking Iran after the midterm elections.
- Uganda is withdrawing troops from Somalia under a bilateral agreement with Somali authorities.
- The withdrawal is part of a phased operation expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
- The exit coincides with the closure of the United Nations political mission in Somalia.
- Wilson Joseph, leader of the 400 Mawozo gang, requested U.N. mediation in Haiti.
- He expressed concerns about escalating violence due to Salvadoran troop deployment.
- Joseph claims to seek a peaceful solution amid ongoing clashes.
- Latvia's armed forces reported a brief airspace intrusion near the borders with Belarus and Russia on Sunday, November 1.
- Residents in the affected area were advised to stay indoors and not approach any low-flying or suspicious objects.
- The unidentified object left Latvian airspace about 30 minutes later, ending the threat.
- Russian forces bombed a village in southeastern Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least 24 people, including rescue workers and police.
- The attack targeted a school used for humanitarian aid distribution, with a second strike hitting a shelter where people had gathered.
- President Zelenskyy said the attack dashed hopes for peace progress following a recent truce, calling for a strong international response.
- An attack on a military base in Colombia resulted in the deaths of four civilians, including a baby.
- The incident occurred in Planadas, Tolima province, amid rising violence from drug gangs and rebel 1
- Local officials condemned the attack, highlighting its impact on the community.
- Iran has prepared detailed target lists for retaliation against another US-Israeli attack, including undersea cables and military bases.
- US bases in the Gulf, meant to protect allies, now risk drawing Iranian strikes, turning hosts into targets.
- Gulf states, including Bahrain and Qatar, are pushing for diplomacy to avert a new war.
Israeli military withdraws from Hebron after 10-day operation that displaced over 3,000 Palestinians
- Israeli troops withdrew from Hebron on Nov 2 after a 10-day operation.
- The operation displaced over 3,000 Palestinians and demolished homes of two attackers.
- Residents returned to damaged homes, reporting searches and alleged mistreatment.
- At least 15 people, many children, died in drone strikes on a camp for displaced civilians in Ethiopia's Amhara region.
- The camp, Jari 2, housed over 1,700 people who had fled previous violence; no fighting was reported in the area at the time.
- The attack highlights ongoing clashes despite a lull in heavy fighting between the government and rebel alliance.
- On November 1, 2026, Belarusian hackers attacked the Russian statistics agency Rosstat's website.
- The hackers claim to have extracted 23 TB of data, including information on Russian military losses in Ukraine.
- Rosstat confirmed the attack but denied any data leak, saying no protected information was compromised.
- Highlight, formerly Beast, will headline The Kallang Countdown 2027 in Singapore on Dec 31.
- The four-member group last performed in Singapore in 2024 during their Asia tour.
- The concert is part of ONE Countdown 2027, with more acts and ticket details to be announced.
- Josh O'Connor described the James Bond rumors as bizarre and surprising.
- He stated that he has no information about being cast as Bond.
- The search for the next James Bond actor has been ongoing since May 2025.
- John Goodman lost nearly half his body weight over the past decade through diet, exercise, and stomach surgery.
- He says he still feels like a fat guy and is getting used to his new face.
- He turned down a nude scene on 'Righteous Gemstones' because he was uncomfortable with his body after the weight loss.
- Mckenna Grace, 20, avoids roles with nudity or hypersexual themes because she fears them.
- She hopes to become a Disney princess, which influences her role choices.
- She will star as Maysilee Donner in 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'.
- Netflix released a six-episode series based on the 1971 Stanford prison experiment, which was halted after six days.
- Critics, including The Guardian and The New York Times, called the series a condescending reality show and a cruel punishment.
- Psychologist Scott Plaus, a former student of Zimbardo, said the series was a spectacular failure as a scientific replication.
- Nicole Taylor, lead singer of country trio Taylor Red, died on September 28 at age 35 after a battle with breast cancer.
- Her sisters and bandmates, Nika and Natalie Taylor, announced her death in a social media video, describing her as their 'fearless leader'.
- Nicole was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2022, which later progressed to stage 4.
- The companion album for 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' includes 29 tracks from artists like Jennifer Lawrence, Ella Langley, and Tyler Childers.
- The album, executive-produced by Dave Cobb, releases on November 13, 2026, one week before the film's premiere.
- Three songs have already been released, including Noah Kahan's lead single 'Draw You Out'.
Nicolas Cage says he is 'a little bit homeless' after sinkhole damages his Malibu home in California
- Nicolas Cage's Malibu home was damaged by a sinkhole caused by coastal erosion in September.
- He is currently living in hotels and said he is 'a little bit homeless' at LA Comic Con.
- Emergency permits were filed to remove debris, test soil, and place sandbags to protect the property.
- Claudia Winkleman ended her BBC chat show after one series because she did not enjoy it and felt it was not her strength.
- She initially turned down hosting The Traitors but changed her mind after watching the original Dutch version.
- During filming, Richard E Grant accidentally revealed he was a Traitor, causing Winkleman to drop a baked potato on borrowed clothes.
- The John Lewis 2026 Christmas advert features Dame Kristin Scott Thomas as a grandmother who transforms a spare room into a disco for her grandchildren.
- Critics say the advert is out of touch because it ignores the UK cost-of-living crisis, where households are nearly £3000 worse off.
- The advert has been praised for its style and humor, with a soundtrack by Sam Fender covering The Rolling Stones.
- Anuj Thakur, known for 'Dhoom Machao Dhoom', died on October 27 after a seizure during sleep.
- His friend, casting director Rupesh Sonar, announced the news on Instagram on Saturday.
- Thakur was found dead by his mother when his alarm kept ringing at 4:30 am.
- Chew Chor Meng's contract with Mediacorp ended on Oct 31 after 36 years.
- He announced his departure on Instagram on Nov 3, expressing gratitude.
- He is known for roles like Ah Bee in Don't Worry Be Happy and won Best Actor in 2000.
- Neve Campbell confirmed she will reprise Sidney Prescott in Scream 8.
- Scream 7 became the franchise's highest-grossing film with $208 million worldwide.
- Campbell skipped Scream 6 over a pay dispute but returned for Scream 7 for a reported $7 million.
- Marty Erlichman, who discovered Barbra Streisand at 19 and managed her for over 60 years, died on October 31 at age 97.
- He negotiated her contracts and produced her concerts and TV specials, including the 1994 HBO special that won an Emmy and Peabody.
- He also managed other clients like George Foreman and Chevy Chase, and produced films such as 'Coma' and 'Breathless'.
- Liam Fitzgerald, a Miami-based influencer with over 1 million Instagram followers, died at 29 after a motorcycle crash.
- His family and friend Jamie Lyn Rinaldi confirmed his death and shared tributes, noting his struggles with alcohol.
- Fitzgerald's family hopes his story encourages others facing similar battles to seek help.
- At the FinTribe Finance Fair 2026 in Lagos, a young jewellery designer gave Funke Akindele handmade earrings.
- Akindele immediately wore the earrings and showcased them on stage, surprising the designer.
- The designer broke down in tears of joy and embraced Akindele, whose gesture publicly supported her business.
- President Trump hosted a luxury Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago on October 31, 2026, with jungle-themed decorations and guests in elaborate costumes.
- During the party, Trump criticized a $50 million deal by his former lawyer Alina Habba Mildon for a Venezuelan family seeking a pardon.
- Trump also addressed a report that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was the target of a Chinese spy plot, saying he would check it closely.
- King Charles III was caught in a tropical rainstorm in Antigua while his wife Queen Camilla used the only umbrella.
- The incident occurred during the Antigua and Barbuda independence day parade, where locals remained unfazed by the storm.
- Charles later joked about the experience, saying he was about to grow watercress on his suit.
- Martha Stewart dressed as a homeless person for Halloween, holding a sign that read 'I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!!
- She faced backlash on social media, with critics calling the costume 'tone-deaf' and 'grotesque'.
- Stewart apologized, saying she was 'distressed' and 'sorry' for causing offense, and that she intended to raise awareness about homelessness.
- Inde Navarrette hosted SNL for the first time on the Halloween episode.
- She joked about wearing a 'whore outfit' to the gym, responding to Shane Gillis's earlier sexist remark.
- Her monologue also teased her role as Rogue in the upcoming X-Men movie.
- Maya Jama was banished in the Celebrity Traitors final, leaving without revealing she was a traitor.
- She matched the prize she would have won with a donation to Action for Children.
- Fans praised her generosity, calling her a 'true winner' and 'class'.
- Croatian singer Mišo Kovač died in his apartment in Podstrana.
- He had expressed a wish to be buried in Zagreb.
- Funeral arrangements are not yet announced.
- Heidi Klum wore a giant severed hand costume at her 25th annual Halloween party in New York.
- The costume took five to six hours to put on and was heavy to carry.
- Her husband, Tom Kaulitz, was absent due to touring, but his name was tattooed on the costume's ring finger.
- The College Football Playoff committee released its first rankings of the 2026 season on Tuesday, with Miami at No. 1.
- ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum called the rankings 'discombobulated' and criticized Alabama's No. 5 spot ahead of Tennessee.
- Analysts also questioned whether the committee's approach discourages teams from scheduling tough opponents.
- The Warriors traded for Kristaps Porzingis in February, expecting him to play alongside Stephen Curry.
- Porzingis has not played this season and is considering retirement due to health issues.
- Golden State has stopped paying his $20 million salary and is exploring trades before the Feb. 11 deadline.
- World number one Alexander Zverev lost his first match since reaching the top ranking, falling to Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(5) 6-2 in the Paris Masters second round.
- Musetti, ranked 24th, hit 29 winners and eight aces to improve his head-to-head record against Zverev to 4-2.
- Zverev's defeat came days after a loss in the Vienna Open semi-finals, while Musetti continues his comeback from injuries.
- Caitlin Clark named A'ja Wilson as the WNBA's toughest player to defend.
- Clark praised Wilson's size, athleticism, and scoring versatility.
- Clark also highlighted teammate Kelsey Mitchell as a tough defender.
- Notre Dame is 7-1 but ranked No. 11 in the first CFP poll, below their AP No. 4 ranking.
- Their best win is over Wisconsin, and they lost to BYU, the only ranked team they've faced.
- A loss to No. 1 Miami on Saturday could end their playoff hopes, per analysts.
- Nadal retired two years ago and now says he is mostly pain-free, a change from his career-ending years.
- He will play the MGM Slam exhibition in Las Vegas on February 28 to test his body's response to serious preparation.
- Nadal and Roger Federer talk often and are open to playing together or against each other in a future exhibition.
- Deshaun Watson entered the NFL concussion protocol after reporting symptoms on Tuesday morning.
- He was cleared twice after a helmet-to-helmet hit on Sunday, but symptoms appeared later.
- Shedeur Sanders is expected to start for the Browns if Watson cannot play on Sunday.
- Ireland flyhalf Sam Prendergast recovered from a wrist injury and will start against Argentina.
- Ireland made six changes from their last match, including a first test start for Sean Jansen.
- Argentina, with only two retained players, seek their first win over Ireland in Dublin.
- Real Madrid's board agreed on November 4 to propose Rafael Nadal as a director.
- Nadal's appointment requires ratification by the club's General Assembly of Delegated Members.
- Nadal, a retired tennis champion, has accepted the invitation and expressed enthusiasm to contribute.
- Davis Kern scored 24 points to help South Dakota State win.
- The game ended with a close score of 68-66.
- This was the first loss for Kansas State's new coach, Casey Alexander.
- India beat New Zealand by five wickets in the first ODI at Eden Park, Auckland.
- Virat Kohli scored 74 off 51 balls, his 80th ODI half-century, to lead the chase.
- New Zealand were bowled out for 185, with Arshdeep Singh taking 4-70.
- Foden scored his first Premier League goal of the season against Ipswich Town after serving a suspension.
- He then scored a hat-trick and an assist in City's 5-1 Champions League win over AEK Athens.
- Foden was left out of England's 2026 World Cup squad due to a dip in form.
- Kurtley Beale, 37, was recalled to Australia's rugby squad for the Nations Championship in Britain.
- He last played a test in 2021 and missed a 2024 comeback due to an Achilles injury.
- His strong form with Western Force earned him selection on merit, according to assistant coach Jon Fisher.
- Mitchell Starc took 15 wickets in the three-test series in South Africa, including 9 in the final test.
- Starc's performance helped him reclaim the top ICC test bowling ranking from Marco Jansen, who had held it for only a week.
- South Africa's Simon Harmer climbed nine places to seventh after his maiden 10-wicket match haul in the third test.
- Gael Monfils retired quietly in October 2026, earlier than planned, amid his divorce from Elina Svitolina.
- On November 3, 2026, he received a special ceremony in Paris with fellow French players Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gilles Simon, Richard Gasquet, and Benoit Paire.
- In his farewell speech, Monfils told his daughter Skai he hoped she would one day play tennis in Paris.
- Wushu made its Olympic debut as a medal sport at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
- Singapore's Ng Zhe Nin won the women's taijiquan combined gold with a combined score of 18.713 points.
- This is Singapore's first gold at the Summer Youth Olympic Games since 2014 and its first medal at the 2026 Games.
- TCU women's basketball defeated Oral Roberts 99-43 in their season opener.
- Laura Somfai led TCU with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
- The victory marks TCU's largest margin of victory in a season opener.
- Dylan Bordon scored 20 points and provided seven assists in the game.
- San Francisco defeated Radford with a final score of 76-62.
- Ismaila Diagne contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds for San Francisco.
- India won the toss and chose to bowl first in the first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland.
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returned to the 50-over format for India.
- India's last ODI victory in New Zealand was in February 2019; they lost the last two series there.
- The Pelicans ended the Grizzlies' six-game winning streak with a 135-134 overtime victory.
- Zion Williamson scored 25 points, including nine in overtime, and Jeremiah Fears made two free throws with 7.3 seconds left.
- Ty Jerome scored 40 for Memphis, but his last-second shot missed, and the teams exchanged words after the game.
- Illinois opened its season with a 120-45 win over Fairleigh Dickinson, setting a program record with 19 three-pointers.
- The 75-point margin was the largest in the history of the State Farm Center, which opened in 1963.
- Illinois played without AP preseason All-American David Mirkovic, who is recovering from an appendectomy and foot surgery.
- The WTA Finals draw placed top-ranked Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff in Group One, with Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva in Group Two.
- The tournament moves from Saudi Arabia to Indian Wells, California, due to regional security concerns.
- Rybakina, who became world number one after the US Open, faces added pressure and motivation.
- The Knicks trailed by four after three quarters but outscored the Nets 25-5 to start the fourth, turning the game into a 100-84 cushion.
- Landry Shamet scored a season-high 22 points, while Jalen Brunson added 19 and OG Anunoby 18 for the Knicks.
- The Nets, who have lost six of seven, were led by Julius Randle's 21 points and 11 rebounds against his former team.
Briefings
Sheikh Hasina plans return to Bangladesh despite death penalty
Hasina sentenced to death in absentia
A special tribunal in Dhaka sentenced Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia for crimes against humanity related to the 2024 crackdown.
Bangladesh will arrest Hasina on return
Sheikh Hasina will likely be arrested immediately if she returns from India, before she has the opportunity to surrender before a court.
India had no involvement in Hasina's event
Our government has no involvement whatsoever in Hasina's planned address, and we do not endorse any views that may be expressed at the forum.
Hasina announces plan to return
Sheikh Hasina announced her intention to return to Bangladesh in December 2026 during a video address to journalists in New Delhi.
Hasina will return to Bangladesh in December
I will return to Bangladesh in December 2026 to be with my people, despite the death sentence and other threats.
Hasina's death sentence is unjust
The death sentence against me is part of an illegal, unconstitutional and politically motivated process, and false cases and staged trials cannot frighten me.
Hasina did not leave Bangladesh by choice
I did not leave Bangladesh by choice; I had only 30 to 40 minutes to evacuate my official residence as protesters approached, and I did not even know I was leaving the country.
2024 uprising was a coordinated assault
The 2024 uprising was not a popular movement but a coordinated assault on the constitutional order, driven by hidden instruction, organized violence and propaganda.
No back-channel discussions with BNP government
There have been no back-channel discussions with the BNP-led government before I announced my intention to return to Bangladesh.
No contact with current government
We have not been in contact with the current government of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh outraged over India allowing Hasina event
We are outraged that India allowed Hasina to use its territory to attack the Bangladeshi state; it is an affront to our sovereignty and a grievous insult to the martyrs of the July Revolution.
Uprising was response to draconian rule
The 2024 uprising was a response to Hasina's decades-long draconian rule, and the U.N. report proved that state machinery was used against civilians, killing 1,400 people in less than three weeks under her direct instruction.
Protesters burn Hasina effigy in Dhaka
Protesters in Dhaka burned an effigy of Sheikh Hasina during her address, while the government expressed outrage over India allowing the event.
Memorial museum for 2024 uprising inaugurated
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated a memorial museum dedicated to the 2024 uprising at Hasina's former official residence, with Muhammad Yunus in attendance.
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