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Starting in 2026, the UAE will shift from a flat 50% excise tax on sugary drinks to a volume-based system linked to sugar content. This aims to promote healthier choices, reduce prices for low-sugar beverages, and encourage reformulation by manufacturers. The change reflects broader health and economic strategies.
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Delhi has conducted a cloud seeding trial to mitigate pollution, releasing chemicals into clouds to induce rain. Despite this, air quality remains in the 'very poor' category, with experts criticizing the method's effectiveness and calling for long-term emission reductions. Authorities expect brief rainfall, but pollution persists.
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Indian and Chinese refiners are suspending or reducing Russian crude purchases amid US sanctions and fears of secondary sanctions. This shift impacts Russian exports, with buyers seeking alternative sources. The US deadline to wind down dealings with sanctioned Russian companies is November 21, 2025.
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Delhi is conducting a cloud seeding trial to induce rain and reduce winter air pollution. The initiative, in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, aims to temporarily improve air quality, but experts question its effectiveness and emphasize long-term emission reductions.
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As of November 2025, over 1,400 Africans from 36 countries, including Kenya and South Africa, have been recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine under false pretenses. Many are deceived with promises of jobs, coerced into signing military contracts, and sent to deadly frontline assaults. South Africa is investigating 17 citizens trapped in Ukraine, while Ukraine urges recruits to desert and seek prisoner-of-war status.
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Severe air pollution persists in New Delhi, with AQI reaching 344, prompting protests and government measures. Despite restrictions, pollution remains deadly, especially for vulnerable populations. Residents report health issues and protest for urgent action amid ongoing efforts to reduce emissions.
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On Monday, Nov 10, 2025, a car exploded near New Delhi's historic Red Fort, killing at least 13 and injuring over 20. Authorities have classified it as a terrorist incident under India's anti-terrorism law. Investigations link the blast to a militant cell with alleged ties to Pakistan-based groups. Over 650 detentions and multiple arrests, including Kashmiri doctors, have followed amid heightened security and political tensions.
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On Tuesday, a suicide bomber detonated explosives outside Islamabad's District Judicial Complex, killing at least 12 and injuring over 30. The attack, claimed by a Pakistani Taliban faction, marks the first major assault on civilians in Islamabad in over a decade. Pakistani officials accuse Afghan-based militants and India-backed proxies, escalating tensions with Afghanistan amid ongoing border clashes and failed peace talks.
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On November 13, 2015, ISIL terrorists carried out coordinated attacks in Paris, killing 130 people. The tenth anniversary was marked with memorials and reflections on the trauma, with survivors sharing ongoing struggles. New investigations reveal allegations of war-time human safaris in Bosnia, adding to the story's dark history.
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A large explosion occurred at a police station in Srinagar, Kashmir, during a forensic examination of confiscated explosives, killing at least nine people, mostly police and officials. The blast follows recent terror-related incidents in India, including a deadly car bomb in New Delhi. Authorities classify it as an accidental explosion.
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A car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort has killed 10 and injured 32. Indian authorities arrested Amir Rashid Ali, linked to the attack, which they say was planned with a Kashmiri suspect. The incident follows recent Kashmir raids and a dismantled militant cell.
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A bomb explosion near New Delhi's Red Fort on Nov. 10 killed at least 10 people. Authorities linked the attack to Kashmir, detaining suspects and conducting raids. A dry fruit seller, stressed by detention, self-immolated and died. Explosive mishandling at a Kashmir police station caused a subsequent blast, killing nine.
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The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia's Afar region erupted on Sunday, sending ash clouds across Yemen, Oman, India, and Pakistan. No casualties reported, but villages are covered in ash, affecting livestock and travel. The eruption is the first in 12,000 years, with ongoing regional impacts.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India for a two-day summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on defense, energy, and trade. The visit occurs amid U.S. sanctions and global geopolitical tensions over Ukraine, with discussions likely to include military cooperation and energy supplies, highlighting India’s balancing act between Moscow and Washington.
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IndiGo faces ongoing flight cancellations and delays amid new safety regulations and operational challenges. Thousands of passengers are stranded, with disruptions extending into a fourth day. The airline cites crew shortages, technology issues, weather, and regulatory changes as causes. Full recovery is expected by February 10, 2026.