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Politics news — November 11, 2026 - Page 2

Politics publications published on November 11, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 2.

39 publications

  1. PoliticsCivil RightsResignationMiddle East

    Tübingen Mayor Boris Palmer Steps Back Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

    Tübingen's mayor, Boris Palmer, is temporarily stepping back from public appearances following allegations of sexual harassment. The public prosecutor's office is investigating the claims, which Palmer denies. State premier Cem Özdemir has refrained from commenting, stating that legal processes will determine the outcome. Palmer has agreed to suspend his advisory role to the state government.
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  2. PoliticsMiddle EastCross-borderDefense

    Israel to Build 500-Kilometer Border Barrier with Jordan

    Israel is planning to construct a 500-kilometer barrier along its border with Jordan, costing an estimated NIS 5.5 billion ($1.7 billion). The barrier aims to prevent terrorist infiltrations, weapons and drug smuggling, and strengthen border control. Additionally, the project includes developing border areas, establishing new settlements, and upgrading infrastructure.
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  3. PoliticsMiddle East

    Kamaruddin Removed as Kelantan EXCO Member

    Datuk Kamaruddin Md Nor, the President of BERSATU Kelantan and the state's Executive Council (EXCO) member for Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Heritage, has been removed from his position. The decision was confirmed by the Kelantan government and approved by the Sultan of Kelantan. Kamaruddin received a letter terminating his appointment, which he plans to discuss at a press conference. His portfolios will be handled by other existing EXCO members. The removal comes amidst political tension between PAS and BERSATU, with PAS ending all political cooperation with BERSATU on June 8.
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  4. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Russian Missiles Cross Moldovan Airspace

    Two Russian cruise missiles, identified as Banderol (S8000), briefly entered Moldovan airspace on November 11. The first missile, launched at 06:04, traveled from Iasky, Ukraine, to Tudora, Moldova, before exiting towards Starocaia, Ukraine. The second missile, launched at 06:06, crossed from Limansk, Ukraine, to Pervomaisc, Moldova, then exited towards Razdelnaya, Ukraine. The National Integrated Monitoring System tracked these movements.
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  5. PoliticsMiddle East

    Keralam CM Clarifies Power Purchase Decision, Denies Contract with GNA

    Keralam Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan clarified the government's decision regarding power procurement, stating that there was no shortage in November and December, and no contract was made with the private platform GNA. He attributed the previous power crisis to inadequate planning by the previous government and assured that long-term agreements were being planned for the future.
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  7. PoliticsBillMiddle EastIsrael

    Putin Thanks Lukashenko for Help in Humanitarian Exchanges Ahead of CSTO Summit

    Vladimir Putin thanked Alexander Lukashenko for his help in organizing humanitarian exchanges in the Ukrainian conflict during their meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence on November 10. The presidents of Russia and Belarus discussed bilateral relations, trade, and security cooperation ahead of the CSTO summit scheduled for November 11. Putin noted the good pace of development of bilateral relations and the significant increase in trade turnover between the countries.
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  10. PoliticsBillLocal GovElectionsMiddle East

    Democrats Demand Document Preservation Amid Trump's DC Construction Push

    Democratic lawmakers, led by Rep. Jared Huffman, are sending letters to federal agencies and private companies to preserve documents related to President Trump's construction projects near Washington, D.C. Whistleblowers allege that the Interior Department is destroying records ahead of Democratic oversight. The administration is rushing to advance these projects, including a golf course and triumphal arch, before Democrats take control of Congress in January. Preservationists warn of a 'storm' of simultaneous approvals.
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  11. PoliticsTrialMiddle EastBorder Security

    Russian Drone Attacks Kill Two Municipal Workers in Kramatorsk

    Russian forces have attacked municipal workers in Kramatorsk using FPV drones, resulting in the deaths of two workers and injuring another. The attacks occurred on November 9 and 10, targeting vehicles of a communal enterprise. The head of Kramatorsk City Military Administration, Alexander Goncharenko, confirmed the incidents and condemned the deliberate targeting of civilians ensuring the city's functioning.
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  15. PoliticsDefenseCounterterrorismBorder Security

    Russian Army Suffers Record Daily Losses

    The Russian army suffered record daily losses, with nearly 3,000 troops killed or wounded in a single day on November 8, according to the Ukrainian General Staff. This is the highest daily loss since the start of the full-scale invasion. The previous record was set on November 2, with 2,500 military personnel lost in a day. Overall, since the beginning of 2022, Russia's army has lost 400,410 military personnel.
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