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Diwan Canada has officially opened its online bookstore, launching a digital platform dedicated to amplifying Arab voices, diasporic perspectives, and stories from across the Global South. Available in Arabic, English, and French, the new venture offers a curated collection of literature and poetry, marking the first step in a broader vision that includes plans for a physical bookshop in Montreal by 2027.

A US Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery instructed members of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s entourage to remain silent after laughter was heard during a Veterans Day visit.

A Dallas jury convicted rapper Yella Beezy, whose legal name is Markies Conway, of capital murder for arranging the killing of fellow rapper Mo3.

A growing segment of Generation Z in South Korea is redefining workplace norms by prioritizing strict work-life boundaries over traditional career advancement. Recent discussions highlight a shift where leaving the office on time is valued more than completing every task, with some young professionals even preferring to remain interns to avoid the burdens of permanent positions.

A former employee of Kylie Jenner claimed she was trapped inside the reality star’s closet for more than an hour while suffering a panic attack — and that her supervisor laughed at her desperate pleas for help.

A woman gunned down along a Montauk highway almost 50 years ago and five other Long Island cold case victims will finally have their identities revealed Thursday, authorities said.

Ford has unveiled the 2027 Bronco Filson, a collaboration with the heritage outdoor brand that positions the SUV in the luxury off-road market. The new trim features a twin-turbocharged V6 engine, exclusive green leather interiors, and premium comfort upgrades, with deliveries beginning in early 2027.

The Rams received somewhat positive news on the injury front on Wednesday.

Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig sought $25 million apiece — plus bigger profit shares — for "Barbie 2," leaving Skydance CEO David Ellison to resolve a contract standoff as his Hollywood empire grapples with massive debt, according to a report.

Former "Below Deck" star João Franco posted a cryptic message about taking some time away from social media to "realign" his "moral compass" just three weeks before he was arrested in Turkey for his apparent involvement in a deadly brawl.

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Amid record-high food bank usage across Canada, two Calgary entrepreneurs have introduced a new digital initiative to combat food waste. Sean Burton and Kenzie Bullock launched Mise: Family Meals, a program that facilitates the direct transfer of surplus food from local businesses to charitable organizations in need.

The Central Board of Film Certification has cleared director Mahesh Uppala’s Telugu romantic entertainer Itlu Arjuna for release with a U/A certificate.

Bob Group, the operator of the online marketplace Bob Shop, has instructed customers to treat their credit and debit card details as compromised following a cybersecurity breach. The company confirmed that attackers accessed its databases in late October, copying both encrypted card numbers and the encryption keys necessary to decrypt them, rendering the data vulnerable.

RAWALIPADI: Former captain Dhananjaya de Silva led a Sri Lanka comeback with a gritty unbeaten 87 as the visitors reached 221-4 at lunch on Day 3 of the first cricket test against Pakistan on Wednesday.

DOHA: India's Niraj Kumar secured a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after clinching bronze in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions event at the ISSF World Championships here on Wednesday.

The Herberger Theater Center will host its 17th Annual Festival of the Arts in downtown Phoenix on Saturday, November 14. The free, family-friendly event runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering live performances, artisan markets, and interactive activities for attendees of all ages.

NEW DELHI: Gold prices fell for the second straight session, declining Rs 800 to Rs 1.

"" NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) for five years up to March 2031, a move that will facilitate loans of Rs 12.

CHENNAI: JioHotstar is set to premiere its new Tamil workplace comedy series Mr & Mrs Office on November 18.

Dr. Irma P. Hall, the distinguished actress celebrated for her iconic portrayal of Big Mama Jo in the 1997 film 'Soul Food,' has died at the age of 91. Her family announced that she passed away on Tuesday, November 10, surrounded by loved ones, concluding a career that spanned five decades in film, television, and theater.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is holding a bilateral meeting with President Zelenskyy this evening Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has landed in Dublin and here he will meet US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.

She has been banned from all branches of the popular chain A serial shoplifter who stole more than £2,000 worth of goods has been barred from every branch of a popular bakery chain nationwide.

The now 17-year-old has pleaded not guilty to Ms Faulkner's murder but guilty to manslaughter A teenager accused of Scarlett Faulkner's murder was identified on a sun bed in a 'selfie' taken just over five hours after the fatal assault, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

Duff was arrested and taken to a garda station, where a doctor deemed him unfit for questioning for six hours due to intoxication A man who broke into a Dublin city centre restaurant was spotted by gardai shortly afterwards carrying two large packets of ketchup, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has heard.

A passenger on board an American Airlines reportedly experienced a medical episode mid-flight A morning flight from Philadelphia to Miami was thrown into disarray after a passenger reportedly vomited over three other travellers.

Spain experienced its first nationwide general strike in 14 years as unions protested soaring housing costs and shrinking purchasing power. Transport and traffic were disrupted in several large cities, although unions and employer groups offered sharply different estimates of participation.

Euro-area annual inflation rose to an estimated 4% in October, with energy prices increasing 20.8% from a year earlier. Services inflation reached 3.3%, while food, alcohol and tobacco prices increased 1.6% and non-energy goods rose 1.2%.

China's producer prices rose 5.7% from a year earlier in October, the fastest increase since mid-2022, as expensive oil lifted costs in mining, chemicals and other energy-intensive industries. Consumer inflation slowed to 0.7%.

The US economy created 165,000 jobs in October, far above the 65,000 expected by economists, while unemployment edged down to 4.1%. Professional and business services led hiring, followed by healthcare, transport, warehousing and manufacturing.

The Bank of England increased Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4% in an 8-1 vote. UK inflation reached 3.5% in September and is projected to climb toward 5% by mid-2027 as higher global energy costs reach household and company bills.

Annual inflation across OECD economies rose to 4.5% in September from 4.3% in August, driven mainly by energy. Energy inflation reached 17.4%, while food inflation eased and underlying inflation remained broadly stable at 3.7%.