November 30, 2025

Activists Block Three Coal Ships at Port of Newcastle in Rising Tide Protests

On the fourth day of Rising Tide protests, activists stopped three coal ships this weekend at Australia's largest coal port. Hundreds joined kayaks and banner actions urging the government to phase out coal and gas, while police made arrests for exclusion zone breaches.

November 30, 2025

33 Thomas Street: Manhattan’s Windowless Tower Hides Telecom Secrets

Manhattan’s 33 Thomas Street is a 550-foot windowless tower built in the 1970s as a telecom hub. Designed like a fortress, it still carries massive communication traffic today and fuels curiosity about its secretive role.

November 30, 2025

Parking Chaos and Road Damage Mar Khader Nawaz Khan Road Despite Repairs

Khader Nawaz Khan Road faces parking problems and damage to new pavement blocks. Lack of parking spaces, encroachments, and ongoing Metro Rail work add to traffic woes. Chennai Corporation plans multilevel parking and police coordination to ease congestion soon.

November 30, 2025

Hong Kong Blaze Death Toll 128; Student Arrested Over Petition Demanding Justice

A deadly blaze in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court killed 128 and left 150 missing. Police arrested a student for sedition over a petition demanding a probe. Beijing warned against disruptions amid rising anger.

November 30, 2025

Nigerian Villagers Fear Kidnap Gangs As Hundreds of Schoolchildren Abducted

Parents in Nigeria are too scared to speak about kidnappings of over 300 children by armed gangs. Villages close to bandits now negotiate peace deals for survival.

November 30, 2025

Kazakhstan Couple Cheats Sydney Crown Casino Using Hidden Camera, Wins $1.18m

A Kazakhstan couple was arrested in Sydney's Crown casino for allegedly cheating with a hidden camera in a Mickey Mouse T-shirt and secret earpieces. Police say they won $1.18 million through coordinated cheating and face charges of dishonestly obtaining financial advantage.

November 30, 2025

Several Arrested in Lower Manhattan Protests Over Possible ICE Immigration Raid

Protesters blocked a government garage in Lower Manhattan on Saturday, clashing with police and federal agents amid fears of an ICE immigration raid. Multiple arrests were made after demonstrators refused to disperse, raising tensions near Chinatown.

November 30, 2025

7 Dead, 5 Injured in Tula Bar Shooting Amid Gang Clash

Gunmen attacked a bar in Tula, Mexico, killing seven and critically injuring five. The attackers fled. Officials link the violence to gang wars over fuel theft and drugs.

November 30, 2025

University of Madras Approves Corpus Fund Withdrawal to Clear ₹95.44 crore Pension Arrears

University of Madras approves partial withdrawal of ₹45.6 crore from its corpus fund to pay pension arrears to 339 retirees. The state government adds ₹20 crore grant. Despite opposition, action follows Madras High Court order.

November 30, 2025

Trump Administration Pauses Afghan Visa Issuance and Asylum Decisions After White House Shooting

Following a deadly shooting near the White House by Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Trump administration has stopped all asylum decisions and Afghan visa issuances. The suspect, who worked with the CIA, faces murder charges. Authorities aim to strengthen security screening for immigrants.