November 16, 2025 – Page 4

‘Clear discrimination’: Israeli woman says Canada barred her from listing ‘Israel’ as birthplace; cited ‘political conflict’

Image: X@/nastizor, welcome-israel.com An Israeli woman was reportedly told she could not list “Israel” as her place of birth while applying for a new Canadian passport, citing “political conflict.” The woman, identified as Anastasia, shared the experience in a social media post.“A Canadian Passport employee told me they can not write Israel as my birth […]

UAE: Sharjah’s Khalid Bin Sultan City sells 400+ homes in phase 1 of 1,500 home sustainable development | World News

Sharjah’s Khalid Bin Sultan City sold 400 Phase 1 homes within a 1,500-home masterplan/Image: WAM Khalid Bin Sultan City, Sharjah’s flagship sustainable community by BEEAH, has launched to record-breaking demand, with one residential node completely sold out during its debut at BEEAH Headquarters. The unprecedented response underscores Sharjah’s rising status as a hub for innovative, […]

Dubai traffic alert: Accident on Sheikh Zayed road causes morning delays, Dubai Police urge caution | World News

Accident sparks heavy delays on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road / Image Credit: AI-generated Dubai motorists faced a morning of major gridlock on Sunday as a severe accident on Sheikh Zayed Road (SZR) near the Commercial Center Tunnel collided with extensive road closures scheduled for the T100 Triathlon World Championship. The double dose of disruption not […]

Temba Bavuma: ‘We Knew Batting Would Be Tough, Luckily Things Worked Out Well’ | Udaipur Kiran

Kolkata, 16 November (Udaipur Kiran). South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said his team expected batting to be difficult on the tricky Eden Gardens pitch, but was pleased that things ultimately went their way as they secured a 30-run win over India in a low-scoring thriller. Speaking after the victory, Bavuma said, “It was a very […]

‘India deserve the loss’: Furious cricket fans slam Gautam Gambhir, Rishabh Pant, Eden Gardens pitch | IND vs SA today

After 15 years, South Africa have defeated India in Test cricket in India. The 1st Test match in the series was over within two-and-a-half days. Since the defeat, Indian cricket fans have pointed out multiple decision blunders by Team India. Some of them slammed acting captain Rishabh Pant for getting out with a reckless shot. […]

Tens of thousands rally in Manila over corruption scandal that implicates top Philippine officials

Members of the religious sect Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) are reflected on a puddle of water as they participate in a three-day anti-corruption rally at Manila’s Rizal Park, Philippines, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Cristino) Members of the religious sect Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) hold a placard as they participate […]

Pope returns dozens of Indigenous artifacts to Canada

An Inuit kayak, war clubs and masks were among the items handed over to Canadian bishops, who vowed to transfer them to Indigenous groups. But some have criticized the “church-to-church” restitution process.The Vatican returned 62 Indigenous artifacts to Canada on Saturday.The items included an Inuit kayak, wampum belts, war clubs and masks, many of which […]

IND vs SA, Kolkata Test: Rank turner haunts India again as South Africa defend 123 to end 15-year wait for Test win in India

On a crumbling rank turner at Eden Gardens, memories of Chennai 2021 and Mumbai 2024 resurfaced for India as Simon Harmer masterminded a brilliant defence of 123, delivering South Africa their first Test win on Indian soil since 2010. South Africa sealed a 30-run victory in the opening Test on Sunday to go 1-0 up […]

‘Catch me if you can’ killer executed by firing squad in South Carolina

In this undated image, Stephen Bryant appears in court. (The Item via AP) Stephen Bryant, 44, was executed by firing squad at a prison in Columbia on Friday, the South Carolina Department of Corrections said. He pleaded guilty to three murders committed during a 2004 crime spree in which he killed three people and scrawled […]

NASA issues new alert: Venus is becoming more dangerous for future space missions |

Venus has always been known as Earth’s hostile twin, but new findings suggest it is becoming even more unpredictable for upcoming space missions. The planet already challenges spacecraft with extreme heat, crushing pressure, and corrosive clouds. Yet, scientists now believe its atmosphere is behaving in ways that increase the risks for orbiters, flybys, and potential […]