World Aquatics Lifts Ban on Russian and Belarusian Athletes
The International Swimming Federation (World Aquatics) has lifted restrictions on athletes from Russia and Belarus.
SpaceX Conducts "Starship" Rocket Test Flight, Watched by Trump and Musk
On the night of November 19, SpaceX conducted the sixth test flight of the "Starship" rocket, which included a prototype of the spacecraft.
Samarkand Recognized by China
At the international conference "Sister Cities – 2024," held in Kunming, the Samarkand region was acknowledged as an "Outstanding Partner for Cooperation with Chinese Regions."
Iran Did Not Supply Ballistic Missiles to Russia
"Zelensky personally confirmed that Iran did not supply ballistic missiles to Russia. Despite this, the European Union has refused to cancel its indiscriminate sanctions against aviation carriers and has now started a hunt against Iranian airlines. Their actions were based on the unfounded accusation that we supposedly supplied missiles to Russia. Now the European Union is using the same baseless excuse — the missile supply accusations — to strike against our shipping companies," wrote Araghchi on his social media page X.
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The G20 Summit is Taking Place in Rio de Janeiro
On November 18-19, the G20 Summit will be held in Rio de Janeiro under the theme "One Earth - One Family - One Future," with the participation of over 40 countries.
Uzbekistan Showcases Equestrian Achievements at “Fieracavalli” Exhibition in Verona
The international “Fieracavalli” exhibition in Verona, Italy, welcomed Uzbekistan’s Equestrian and Horse Breeding Federation delegation led by Bahromjon Gaziyev. This prestigious event is one of the largest gatherings in the world of equestrian sports.
Donald Trump Clinches Historic Comeback Victory, Returning to the White House
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has secured a second term in the White House by winning the 2024 election. Trump clinched the 270 electoral votes necessary to reclaim the presidency with projected wins in Pennsylvania and Alaska, marking an unprecedented return nearly four years after leaving office.
In India, a bus fell into a gorge: at least 36 people were killed
More than 30 people were killed as a result of a bus crash in a gorge in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, TASS reports.
The sale of Google smartphones is banned in Indonesia
According to the TechCrunch portal, the sale of Google Pixel smartphones has been banned due to non-compliance with the requirement that 40 percent of devices sold in Indonesia will be made from local components.
The first female space engineer in the history of China flew into space
According to the BBC, the Chinese spacecraft Shenzhou-19 entered orbit with a crew of three people and the country's first female space engineer.
Escalation Between Israel and Iran: Night Strike on Military Targets
Israel launched an airstrike on multiple military sites in Iran in retaliation for rocket attacks earlier this month. IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari announced that Israeli forces targeted Iran's missile production facilities and air defense systems aimed at restricting Israel's aerial freedom.
IDF Eliminates Hezbollah Leader Hashem Safieddine
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the elimination of Hashem Safieddine, the head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council, in an airstrike in Beirut.
Elon Musk is Giving Money to U.S. Voters – Is It Legal?
Billionaire Elon Musk has started offering money to registered voters in the U.S. for signing a petition supporting free speech. This move has sparked a debate among legal experts, with no clear consensus on its legality.
Trump: "Zelensky Should Never Have Let the War Start, the War Is Lost"
Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the onset of Russia's war against Ukraine.
Indian politician Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai
An Indian politician has been shot dead in the commercial capital, Mumbai. Gunmen opened fire on Baba Siddique, 66, near the office of his son, who is also a politician, according to local media reports.
The Sahara Desert was partially flooded for the first time in decades
In Morocco and Algeria, an unusual phenomenon occurred-partially flooded the Sahara Desert. This is the first time this has happened in decades.
Israel Increases Pressure on Hezbollah
Israel has intensified its military actions against Hezbollah, deploying a fourth division to Lebanon. Explosions were also heard in Gaza, with reports of casualties, including women and children.
Paris Rally Calls for an End to Israeli Airstrikes on Lebanon
A rally in Paris saw participants from the Lebanese diaspora and political groups calling for an immediate halt to Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon.
Pavel Durov Declares Annual Income of 1 Dirham
Telegram founder Pavel Durov informed French investigators that his annual income amounts to just 1 dirham (about 3500 soums). This revelation surprised law enforcement, as Forbes estimates Durov’s net worth at $15.5 billion.
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Telegram Expands Cooperation with Other Countries Following French Collaboration
Telegram, which recently started cooperating with French law enforcement after the detention of its co-founder Pavel Durov, is now receiving requests for information from other countries. This development follows Telegram’s cooperation in cybercrime investigations in France.