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Death Toll Hits 212 as Sri Lanka Battles Cyclone Ditwah’s Devastation KELANIYA, Nov 30 (Foxton News) — Sri Lanka continues to grapple with the catastrophic aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, as the official death toll rose to 212 on Sunday, with an additional 218 people still missing, according to emergency officials. Rescue teams have now entered their fourth straight day of operations while the country faces one of its most damaging natural disasters in recent years. The cyclone unleashed relentless rainfall across the island nation starting Thursday, triggering widespread flooding, overflowing major rivers, and causing multiple landslides in the mountains of…

4 Killed, 10 Injured in Shooting at California Banquet Hall During Family Celebration A family gathering meant to celebrate life and togetherness turned into tragedy Saturday evening after gunfire tore through a banquet hall in Stockton, California, leaving four people dead and 10 others hospitalized with injuries. Authorities say the celebration, which reportedly included young children, was abruptly shattered shortly before 6 p.m. on the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue. A Celebration Interrupted by Chaos According to Heather Brent, spokesperson for the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting erupted while a family hosted an event inside the banquet hall.…

Global Carriers Rush to Patch Airbus A320 Software Flaw Amid Holiday Travel Crunch TOKYO/NEW DELHI/PARIS, Nov. 30 (Foxton News) – In a frantic push against the clock, airlines worldwide mobilized teams to address a critical software malfunction in Airbus A320 aircraft on Saturday, triggered by an emergency directive from the European aircraft manufacturer. This partial fleet grounding disrupted hundreds of scheduled departures across Asia and Europe, casting a shadow over what is traditionally the peak travel period of the year, with ripples threatening to reach American skies. Carriers across the globe urgently tackled a technical hiccup in the Airbus A320…

Thanksgiving Never Disappoints: Burrow Returns, Cowboys Outlast Chiefs, and Love Shines in Packers Victory Thanksgiving has long been synonymous with good food, great company, and, of course, thrilling NFL action. This year was no exception, delivering unforgettable moments across all three Thursday games. From a triumphant return by Joe Burrow to a showdown between the Cowboys and Patrick Mahomes, and Jordan Love stepping up for Green Bay, the holiday offered fans a full feast of football excitement. Burrow Returns to Lead Bengals Over Ravens Football truly feels complete when Joe Burrow is healthy and on the field. The 28-year-old quarterback…

Trump ‘Cancelling’ Biden Executive Orders Signed by Autopen Sparks Controversy Former President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he would be cancelling executive orders that were signed by President Joe Biden using an autopen. The move immediately stirred political debate and renewed scrutiny of the autopen practice, which has been employed by presidents for decades. Like many modern presidents, including Trump himself, Biden occasionally used an autopen to sign official documents, particularly when he was traveling or unavailable to sign in person. Republicans have argued that the autopen was exploited by aides to bypass direct presidential oversight, suggesting that the…

Thai Prime Minister Acknowledges Flood Response Failures as Death Toll Rises to 162 BANGKOK, Nov 29 (Foxton News) — Thailand is grappling with one of the deadliest flooding events in recent years as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul outlined recovery and relief efforts for the country’s southern provinces on Saturday. The devastating floods, which have claimed at least 162 lives, have left millions affected and prompted the government to confront mounting criticism over its emergency response. Anutin, speaking at a press briefing in Bangkok, laid out plans for compensation, recovery measures, and additional support for communities devastated by the rising waters.…

Pope Leo Visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Observes Customs but Does Not Pray ISTANBUL, Nov 29 (Foxton News) — Pope Leo’s historic stop at Istanbul’s famed Blue Mosque on Saturday blended symbolism, diplomacy, and a few moments of lighthearted exchange, even as it surprised observers by omitting one element many expected: prayer. The visit, part of his first official journey to a Muslim house of worship since assuming the papacy, unfolded on the second day of his four-day trip to Turkey. The pontiff removed his shoes at the entrance, adhering to traditional Islamic etiquette, before stepping inside the vast interior of…

Vast Russian overnight assault on Ukraine leaves three dead and dozens injured KYIV, Nov 29 (Foxton News) — Ukraine endured another devastating night of bombardment as Russian forces launched a sweeping overnight offensive that killed three civilians, injured nearly thirty others, and plunged hundreds of thousands of households into darkness. Ukrainian officials on Saturday described the assault as one of the most intense attacks on the nation’s power grid in recent months, coinciding with U.S. attempts to lay groundwork for potential peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. According to Ukrainian authorities, the attack struck multiple regions and delivered heavy hits…

Airbus A320 recall disrupts Asian travel as airlines race to complete urgent software fixes Nov 29 (Foxton News) — Airlines across Asia spent Saturday rushing to correct a newly identified software problem in their Airbus A320-series jets, after an extensive global recall from the European planemaker forced groundings, cancellations, and rescheduling throughout the region. The sweeping directive followed widespread disruptions in the United States during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, highlighting the global reach of the issue. The recall encompasses roughly 6,000 aircraft—a number that represents more than half of the entire Airbus A320-family fleet operating…

UN says Israeli forces’ killing of two West Bank Palestinians appears to be a “summary execution” GENEVA, Nov 28 (Foxton News) — The United Nations expressed deep alarm on Friday over the deaths of two Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank, saying that preliminary information and available video footage strongly suggest the men were victims of what may amount to a summary execution carried out by Israeli security forces the previous day. According to the UN human rights office, the incident unfolded on Thursday in the northern West Bank city of Jenin, an area that has been the focus…