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Ireland Strongly Supports India-EU Free Trade Deal: Ambassador Kevin Kelly Highlights Growing Bilateral Relations
Nov 29, 2025 01:25 pm CST
Irish Ambassador to India Kevin Kelly expresses optimism about the India-EU Free Trade Agreement in an exclusive interview, highlighting growing bilateral trade of 16 billion euros annually, increasing mobility of Indian professionals to Ireland, cultural partnerships, and regional cooperation efforts. Ireland views the pending trade deal as transformative with mutual benefits, while also addressing diaspora concerns and emphasizing counter-terrorism collaboration.
Luxury Snails Worth €90,000 Stolen From French Farm Destined for Michelin-Star Restaurants
Nov 29, 2025 10:44 am CST
In a shocking heist, thieves stole 450kg of premium snails worth €90,000 (Rs 93 lakh) from L'Escargot des Grands farm in France. The stolen delicacies were destined for high-end Michelin-starred restaurants' Christmas menus. This incident follows another high-profile theft at the Louvre Museum, highlighting a concerning trend of organized luxury goods theft in France.
Record $8.6 Billion in Black Friday Online Sales as Digital Shopping Surpasses In-Store Visits in 2025
Nov 29, 2025 10:36 am CST
Black Friday 2025 saw record-breaking digital sales of $8.6 billion as American consumers increasingly favored online shopping over physical stores amid economic concerns and cold weather. Adobe Analytics projects continued strong e-commerce performance throughout the holiday weekend, with Cyber Monday expected to reach $14.2 billion, reflecting evolving consumer shopping habits in the current economic climate.
Donald Trump Shares AI Image Suggesting 2028 Presidential Run Despite Constitutional Term Limits
Nov 29, 2025 10:34 am CST
US President Donald Trump has sparked constitutional debate by sharing an AI-generated image showing himself with a "TRUMP 2028, YES!" sign on Truth Social, despite the 22nd Amendment limiting presidents to two terms. As Trump advances his "America First 2.0" agenda with a Republican Congress, polls show Donald Trump Jr. gaining momentum as a potential 2028 candidate against Vice President JD Vance.
Catastrophic Floods in Sri Lanka: 69 Dead, 34 Missing as Military Conducts Mass Rescue Operations
Nov 29, 2025 10:22 am CST
Sri Lanka is battling one of its worst flooding disasters with 69 confirmed deaths and 34 missing as military forces conduct urgent rescue operations. Over 3,000 homes have been damaged and 18,000 people evacuated as Cyclone Ditwah intensifies the northeast monsoon, causing rivers to overflow and triggering deadly mudslides across the island nation.
Airbus Alert: Solar Radiation Issue Affects 6,000 A320 Aircraft, Causing Global Flight Disruptions
Nov 29, 2025 09:59 am CST
Airbus has issued an urgent alert affecting approximately 6,000 A320 family aircraft worldwide due to a software issue where intense solar radiation may corrupt flight control data. The technical malfunction has led to numerous flight cancellations across major airlines including Air France and Avianca, with software upgrades expected to take weeks for some aircraft. The warning follows an October JetBlue incident where an A320 experienced an in-flight control issue and sudden nosedive, requiring an emergency landing.
Trump Declares Biden's Autopen-Signed Documents "Terminated": Legal Questions Emerge
Nov 29, 2025 08:20 am CST
Former President Donald Trump has announced that all documents signed via autopen during Joe Biden's presidency are "terminated," raising legal questions about presidential authority. Trump claims Biden's use of automated signatures for approximately 92% of documents demonstrates mental incapacity, while legal experts note limitations to a president's ability to invalidate certain previously signed documents.
Two Oil Tankers Struck by Explosions in Black Sea: Crews Rescued by Turkish Authorities
Nov 29, 2025 06:33 am CST
Turkish maritime authorities evacuated crews from two Gambian-flagged oil tankers after explosions in the Black Sea, possibly caused by mines or projectiles. Both vessels, under Western sanctions for transporting Russian oil, reported fires with all 45 crew members rescued safely. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers from naval mines in the region since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Trump and Maduro's Secret Call: Potential Historic Meeting Between US and Venezuelan Leaders
Nov 29, 2025 04:18 am CST
US President Donald Trump and Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro reportedly held a phone conversation discussing a potential historic meeting on US soil, even as tensions persist between the two nations over drug trafficking allegations and military operations. The New York Times report reveals this unexpected diplomatic channel amid Trump's continuing threats of expanded military action against Venezuela.
Hong Kong's Deadly Wang Fuk Court Fire: 128 Dead as Investigation Focuses on Bamboo Scaffolding and Possible Cigarette Cause
Nov 29, 2025 02:47 am CST
A devastating fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court residential complex claimed 128 lives, with investigations examining traditional bamboo scaffolding as a contributing factor and viral footage suggesting a cigarette may have sparked the blaze. Eight individuals connected to the renovation project have been arrested as authorities emphasize the urgent need to transition to metal scaffolding for improved safety measures.