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World News Today Live: Is Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in a coma? All about succession planning amid conflict with Israel
According to reports, Ali Khamenei is in poor health and may hand over leadership to his son Mojtaba in order to ensure a smooth transition of power. Secret meetings are being held to finalize a successor, raising concerns about potential protests against the undemocratic process. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: Are VPNs ‘Haram or Halal’? Pakistan’s religious council comes under fire for calling VPN use ‘un-Islamic’
The Islamic Ideology Council of Pakistan faced a backlash after declaring the use of VPNs to access blocked content un-Islamic. Critics, including digital rights activists and academics, say this stance is inconsistent with privacy rights and highlights the country’s governance problems. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: Chinese President Xi Jinping says he is “ready to cooperate” with US President Donald Trump to strengthen relations
Xi Jinping expressed his readiness to work with Biden and Trump to strengthen U.S.-China relations, emphasizing the need for communication and cooperation. As global challenges continue, concerns over tariffs and regional tensions persist, particularly regarding Taiwan and China’s support for Russia. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: Nigeria awards Prime Minister Modi Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger
Nigeria will award Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Grand Commandery of the Order of the Niger (GCON), an honor bestowed on Queen Elizabeth II in 1969. This is the 17th international award given to Mr. Modi by a country. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: “Fxxx, Elon Musk” Brazilian First Lady Rosangela da Silva slams billionaires as they prepare for G20 summit
Brazil’s first lady Rosangela da Silva criticized Elon Musk during the summit, stressing the need to regulate social media and combat fake news. Tensions between Lula’s camp and Musk further escalated, especially after the Supreme Court blocked access to X earlier this year. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: “Fabricated article by American media” Iran denies meeting between special envoy and Elon Musk
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi has denied reports about a meeting between the UN envoy and Elon Musk in Tehran, calling it a fabrication. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are nothing more than ‘flashy gimmicks’ and could fill royal family’s ‘glam vacuum’: historian
Royal historian Dr Tessa Dunlop has warned that there is a potential glamor vacuum within the royal family, suggesting that Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan could fill it. As Prince William shapes the modern monarchy, Dunlop warns that distancing himself from the Sussexes could threaten the monarchy’s future appeal. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth pays woman to keep quiet about sexual assault, but denies the act was ‘consensual’
Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth paid a woman who accused him of sexual misconduct, claiming it was consensual. His lawyer said he was intoxicated during the incident, and police reportedly found a woman to be the assailant, but this claim has yet to be verified. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: ‘I almost died…’: Mike Tyson says he has ‘no regrets’ about losing after fighting ‘one last time’
Mike Tyson said he has no regrets about losing to Jake Paul, saying he felt victorious just getting into the ring. Despite his health issues, Tyson praised the experience of fighting in front of large crowds and emphasized his gratitude for the opportunity. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: Why did King Charles cry on the eve of his 76th birthday? Here’s why
King Charles revealed that on the eve of his 76th birthday, he cried after watching Queen Camilla’s documentary “Her Majesty: Behind Closed Doors,” which focuses on support for victims of domestic violence. Speaking at a reception at Buckingham Palace, the King expressed his pride in the film. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: World’s largest coral discovered in Solomon Islands, hidden for 300 years
Scientists discovered the world’s largest coral community during an expedition in the Solomon Islands in October 2024. Measuring 112 x 105 feet and visible from space, this 300-year-old Pavona crabs coral is made up of nearly 1 billion polyps and highlights the incredible biodiversity of the Coral Triangle. . Read the full text here
World News Today Live: Israel destroys Iran’s nuclear weapons research facility: Report
An Israeli airstrike on October 25 destroyed two Iranian Taleghhan facilities within the Parchin military complex, dealing a serious blow to the country’s nuclear weapons research. Read the full text here
