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World news — November 3, 2026

World publications published on November 3, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

81 publications

  2. WorldMiddle East

    Heavy Rains Flood Guayaquil, One Dead

    Intense rains in Guayaquil, Ecuador, caused widespread flooding, leaving at least one person dead and over 100 sectors affected. The storm, accompanied by lightning and high tides, overwhelmed the city's drainage networks. Emergency services worked to evacuate residents and drain water from flooded areas. The storm is part of the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to bring more heavy rains in the coming weeks.
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  3. WorldMiddle EastEarthGrid

    Major Fire at HPCL Visakhapatnam Refinery After Explosion

    A major explosion occurred at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Visakhapatnam Refinery, leading to a massive fire and thick smoke engulfing the surrounding area. The fire broke out near a tank containing Ruf Pitch Oil, triggering panic in nearby Malkapuram and Sriharipuram. While no casualties have been reported, the cause of the explosion and fire is still under investigation.
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  4. WorldEuropeMiddle East

    Russia Insists on Three-Party Talks in Abu Dhabi, Excluding Europe

    Russia has confirmed that the upcoming talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. in Abu Dhabi will be held in a three-party format, excluding European countries. Moscow has ruled out any change in the format, despite demands from Ukraine's European allies. The talks, scheduled for November 10-11, will be the first direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine since February. They will discuss security guarantees and other issues. Meanwhile, Ukraine and its European partners will hold a separate meeting in Brussels on November 4 to discuss security guarantees and post-war reconstruction.
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  6. WorldMiddle East

    King Charles Addresses Slavery in Commonwealth Speech

    King Charles III, during his Caribbean tour, delivered a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua, addressing the UK's role in transatlantic slavery with 'unflinching honesty' and expressing 'sincere sorrow'. The monarch acknowledged the 'shameful aspects' of UK history and called slavery 'a monstrous injustice'. This comes amidst calls for an apology from the UK government.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastUkraineConflict

    Russian 'Geran' Drones Attack Ukrainian Military Facilities

    Russian strike drones, specifically the 'Geran' model, have targeted Ukrainian military facilities in multiple regions, including Vinnytsia, Ternopil, Poltava, Khmelnytskyi, Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Rivne. The attacks have destroyed arms warehouses, logistics centers, military production sites, and other infrastructure. The 'Geran-5K', a new drone-cruise missile hybrid, was reportedly used for the first time against Ukraine.
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  11. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Czech Republic Refuses Visas to Russian Women's Hockey Players

    The Czech Republic has decided to refuse visas to Russian women's hockey players, preventing them from participating in the junior world ice hockey championship. The decision comes despite a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport allowing Russian athletes to compete. Interior Minister Lubomir Metnar stated that the government is not obligated to follow the decision.
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  15. WorldMiddle EastWeather

    Girl Dies from Meningococcus in Tatarstan

    A 12-year-old girl in Tatarstan has died from meningococcus, a bacterial infection that can cause meningitis, meningoencephalitis, and sepsis. Symptoms may initially resemble a cold, but the disease can progress rapidly, leading to death. The infection is spread through airborne droplets when talking, coughing, or sneezing, and its incubation period ranges from several hours to 10 days. Authorities are investigating the cause and taking preventive measures.
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  16. WorldAsiaMiddle EastEarth

    Former US Envoy Khalilzad Rebukes Pakistani Army's Claim That Afghanistan Isn't a State

    Zalmay Khalilzad, former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Peace, refuted Pakistani military spokesperson Ahmad Shariq Chaudhry's assertion that Afghanistan is not a state but run by a non-state group. Khalilzad argued that this claim is incorrect according to international law and urged Pakistani officials to change their 'threatening and failed' approach towards Afghanistan.
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  17. WorldSummitMiddle EastRussia

    Belarus-Russia Consultations on Pan-European Security

    Consultations were held between the Belarusian and Russian foreign ministries, focusing on cooperation within the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), relations with the EU and other European organizations. The meetings, headed by Deputy Foreign Ministers Igor Sektor (Belarus) and Alexander Grushko (Russia), confirmed the allied nature of their relations and agreed to continue coordination ahead of the OSCE Council of Ministers meeting in Lugano.
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  19. WorldLawRegulatorsThink TanksMiddle East

    Greece Seeks Age Verification Solutions from TikTok

    The Greek government has initiated discussions with TikTok regarding the implementation of strict age verification mechanisms, following the passage of Law 5350/2026 that sets the minimum age for using social media platforms at 15 years. The first meeting, attended by Minister of State Akis Skertsos and Minister of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence Dimitris Papastergiou, emphasized the need for a functional and reliable age verification system by January 1, 2027, when the new limit comes into effect.
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  22. WorldBillReliefMiddle East

    Lukashenko Warns of Imminent Third World War if Ukraine Conflict Not Stopped

    Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has repeatedly warned that if the conflict in Ukraine is not stopped, it could lead to a third world war. Speaking at the IV Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security, Lukashenko stated, 'If we don't stop and go down the path of escalation, we will definitely end up in a third world war.' He also praised Donald Trump's actions for preventing a nuclear war, stating that Trump 'deserves a Nobel Peace Prize.' Lukashenko predicted that the war in Ukraine would end within the next few months, but if it continues, it could lead to a global nuclear conflict.
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  23. WorldMiddle EastEuropean UnionWeather

    European Peacekeepers in Ukraine Allowed to Return Fire, Won't Rely on Starlink

    British and European peacekeepers in Ukraine will be allowed to return fire on Russian military forces if attacked, according to The Guardian and Euronews. The stabilization forces led by Britain and France will not depend on American systems and technologies such as Starlink by Elon Musk. If deployed, they are expected to consist almost exclusively of European troops. The decision comes amid plans for Exercise Koalicja, a rehearsal for the rapid deployment of European armed forces to Ukraine in case the war ends, involving eleven countries.
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  24. WorldMiddle EastWeather

    Electricity Consumption Limit Increased to 7 kW for Multi-Apartment Buildings with Electric Heating in Kyrgyzstan

    The Ministry of Energy in Kyrgyzstan has increased the permitted electrical power supply from 5 to 7 kW for multi-apartment residential buildings with single-phase meters that are heated by electricity. This decision, affecting around 276 multi-apartment buildings in Bishkek alone, aims to address peak loads on transformer equipment during the fall-winter period when residents rely on electricity for heating. The change does not impact other household consumers or individual housing, which remain at the previous 5 kW limit.
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