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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Your Netflix nights just got better – Thanks to Spotify

At launch, the deal will introduce a curated mix of sports, culture, lifestyle, and true crime podcasts from Spotify Studios and The Ringer to Netflix. Over time, more genres and studios will be added to the lineup, Spotify confirmed.

UK changes student visa and immigration rules. Check updates

The United Kingdom has unveiled a series of major reforms to its immigration and student visa policies, including tougher English language requirements, stricter post-study job timelines, and increased financial criteria for international students.

Trump hosts dinner for wealthy donors to White House ballroom

US President Donald Trump held a glitzy dinner Wednesday to thank billionaires and top companies for donating to the new $250 million ballroom he is building at the White House.

India says priority is consumers after Trump comments on stopping Russian oil

India said Thursday that its energy priority was the interest of its citizens, after US President Donald Trump said New Delhi had promised it will stop buying Russian oil.

‘100% fake news’: Trump envoy ridicules rumors about his resignation

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has dismissed rumors that he could resign as “fake news,” stating he is now more engaged with the Middle East peace process than ever before.

Deadly Clashes Continue as Pakistan Afghanistan Friendship Gate Destroyed at Chaman-Spin Boldak

Deadly Pakistan Afghanistan clashes erupt along the Spin Boldak border, leaving dozens dead and injuring over a hundred as well as destroying Pakistan-Afghanistan Friendship Gate, both sides trade heavy fire and diplomatic ties collapse

US revokes visas for foreigners celebrating Charlie Kirk’s murder

The US State Department said on Tuesday that it has revoked the visas of several individuals who publicly celebrated the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

OpenAI to allow erotica on ChatGPT for verified adults

OpenAI announced plans on Tuesday to relax restrictions on its ChatGPT chatbot, including allowing erotic content for verified adult users as part of what the company calls a "treat adult users like adults" principle.

Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup

Qatar and Saudi Arabia became the latest teams to book their spots at the 2026 World Cup, with each finishing top of their respective groups on Tuesday in the fourth round of Asian qualifying.

Hamas launches Gaza crackdown as Trump vows to disarm group

Hamas tightened its grip on Gaza's ruined cities Tuesday, launching a crackdown and executing alleged collaborators, even as US President Donald Trump vowed to disarm the group.

Israel to reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing Wednesday: Israeli public broadcaster

Israel will allow Gaza's Rafah crossing to reopen on Wednesday for humanitarian aid to enter from Egypt into the Palestinian territory, Israeli public broadcaster KAN said.

No Relations between Pakistan & Afghanistan: Pakistan’s Defence Minister

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said there are currently no ties between Islamabad and Kabul highlight a deepening diplomatic freeze and rising mistrust, as both nations trade blame amid a fragile ceasefire.