Trump welcomes Syria’s Sharaa in 1st-of-its-kind visit : NPR

In this photo released by the Saudi Royal Palace, President Trump shakes hands with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14. Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP hide caption toggle caption Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is hosting Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White … Read more

It is time to give Africans a stake in African growth | Business and Economy

When e-commerce company Jumia wanted to go public in 2019, Africa’s most celebrated start-up didn’t list in Lagos, Nairobi, Kigali or Johannesburg. It went to New York instead. That tells you everything about Africa’s start-up problem: It’s not a money problem; it’s an exit problem. African entrepreneurs can build world-class businesses, but investors hesitate because they … Read more

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to be released from prison | Courts News

DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy for his role in securing funding for his 2007 presidential campaign. Published On 10 Nov 202510 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to be released from prison after serving three weeks of a … Read more

Deal to reopen government; World leaders at COP30 : NPR

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories A bipartisan group of senators reached a deal last night to reopen the government and end the longest shutdown in U.S. history. … Read more

Iran dismisses US accusation of plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexico | Israel-Iran conflict News

Iran blasts ‘ridiculous’ claim from US and Israel. Mexico says it has no information on such an incident and signals no disruption to any bilateral ties. Tehran, Iran – Iran has branded accusations from the United States and Israel that it was hatching a plot to assassinate the latter’s ambassador to Mexico as “ridiculous”. Ministry of … Read more

Typhoon Fung-wong kills at least 4 as it devastates the Philippines | Climate Crisis News

Published On 10 Nov 202510 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Typhoon Fung-wong has swept through the northwestern Philippines, killing at least four people, displacing more than 1.4 million, and knocking out power across entire provinces. The storm, which triggered floods and landslides, struck while the country was still reeling … Read more