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🇮🇷 Two explosions have reportedly rocked a radar installation near Tabriz in northwestern Iran, raising fresh questions about possible covert attacks. The first explosion was reported roughly an hour before the second, with eyewitnesses describing the blasts as resembling airstrikes. Iranian authorities attributed the earlier explosion to the controlled disposal of unexploded ordnance left over from previous fighting. But 2 separate explosions near a sensitive military radar installation would be a huge coincidence, even if there's no independent confirmation of an attack. The incident comes as speculation grows over another possible round of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Trump has publicly ruled out attacking Iran before the vote, but reports suggest Washington and Israel have discussed plans for renewed military operations. Is Mossad up to its old tricks again? 🤔 Source: Geopolitics Watch (TG) / Writer: Mhedi

🇺🇸 Lila Ibrahim, Google DeepMind's chief AI readiness officer, has a warning for graduates entering the job market: a university degree alone is becoming less convincing to employers. She suggests that DeepMind is increasingly looking for candidates who can demonstrate that they've continued learning beyond their formal education. “One credential will tell me what you've learned, but multiple credentials tell me that you have a learning mindset.” The reasoning is simple. When technology changes faster than universities can update their courses, what someone learned four years ago may matter less than their ability to learn something new tomorrow. Ibrahim also believes the ability to ask intelligent questions is becoming a critical skill. “Getting answers is super cheap these days, but actually knowing how to ask really good questions is getting harder and harder.” In practical terms, graduates who build projects, teach themselves new skills and demonstrate independent thinking could have an advantage over those relying entirely on academic qualifications. AI is now transforming the job market into a more meritocratic system, where competence matters more than increasingly easy-to-obtain degrees, however much that may offend DEI ideologues. Source: Business Insider / Writer: Mhedi

🇫🇷 Paris has FALLEN Endless rows of makeshift camps now line the sidewalks. You would think you were standing in a war zone instead of the City of Lights. Tragic to watch a legendary capital crumble right before our eyes… Writer: Bri t.co/EoA6S9lcWN

Call of Duty has upped the ante with nukes in Modern Warfare 4 compared to previous versions Let's hope it stays on the DLC rather than IRL Writer: Ian t.co/ViC7vNYKHr

🇸🇦Riyadh airport reopens after deadly missile strikes shake the Kingdom King Khalid International Airport has reopened terminals one and two to international traffic. Houthi strikes BLASTED the airport this month killing 17 people and wounding over 300. But the area remains under direct threat of attack. Saudi forces intercepted another ballistic missile and drone over the capital while flights resumed today. Saudi forces intercepted another ballistic missile and drone over the capital. Source: The Times of Israel / Writer: Bri

You can see them thinking: This is why we can't have good things Writer: Ian t.co/rWB6XgrtfB

🇷🇺🇨🇳🇺🇸 POWER PLAY: Preparations are under way for summit between Putin, Xi, and Trump The three have agreed in principle to meet in Shenzhen during November's APEC summit. Moscow has also received an invitation to the G20 summit in Miami, but Putin's team insists that hinges on how Shenzhen goes…assuming this meeting even happens at all. They have already admitted that the summit is unlikely to stop the war in Ukraine. But only a FOOL thinks Putin wants peace…enter Trump. Source: Ground News / Writer: Bri

UNPOPULAR OPINION: If you see someone getting wheelchair assistance at the airport and it's not immediately obvious why they need it, they're probably gaming the system. Writer: Mhedi t.co/AbypCY1kyH

🇺🇸 Out-of-control shoplifting in the U.S. may have gotten everything but toothpaste locked away in cabinets, but guess who BADLY needs more of it! Must be real difficult for them to decide how much of it to report. 🤣 Writer: Mhedi t.co/w6Pz05uu1I

🇷🇸Serbians flood the polls in high stakes race that could shatter a decade of populist rule Voting has started in parliamentary elections amid a mass student protest ⁠movement that seeks to oust longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic. He has held power as PM and then President for more than a decade. An Ipsos poll suggests that Vucic’s SNS party will win 47% to the students’ 40% although other polls have put the students ahead. This race will come down to the wire. Writer: Bri t.co/TdkQemaZJu

🇮🇷 Iran is urging households to cut natural gas consumption by at least 10% as the country prepares for severe winter shortages following damage to its energy infrastructure during the war with the U.S. It comes after Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that reducing demand will be essential to getting through the colder months. To make up for the squeeze, the government is offering households money paid directly into their bank accounts for the gas they save. Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref previously warned that the country could face daily gas shortages of between 100 million and 250 million cubic meters this winter. Despite being one of the world's largest natural gas producers, Iran has struggled with winter shortages for years, particularly as temperatures fall below freezing in northern regions. Officials hope to restore around 100 million cubic meters of daily supply before winter begins, but the country still faces the prospect of widespread heating shortages. With the U.S. blockade already squeezing Iran's oil revenues, the coming winter threatens to place even greater pressure on an economy battered by months of war. Source: AFP / Writer: Mhedi

You take your life in your hands crossing the road in Vietnam Writer: Ian t.co/CCejEhqlSu

@StellaEscoTV Even the Times of Israel, the source of the story, refers to them as "gunmen" in all 3 articles

🇺🇸 He had no issues dating a single mom, but things went south QUICK when he found out he was supposed to buy her kids food on their FIRST DATE! 🤣 Writer: Mhedi t.co/76k5gvQzeq

🇫🇷 This is the aftermath of the French riots after "protesters" threw scooters onto a fire and the batteries exploded, destroying parts of this woman's apartment This was never about education reform or the cost of living; it's about anarchists using any excuse they can find to run amok Writer: Ian t.co/fsF9MvD9Tr

🇺🇸 This guy claims to be a nurse. If he's not lying, nurses in America now avoid giving pain killers to patients with serious injuries over their POLITICAL VIEWS! 😳 Writer: Mhedi t.co/K8V6Av812a

Kicking off in a fast-food joint is always a bad idea It's 10 times worse when the cops are there 😬 Writer: Ian t.co/dfG1IKZ2rb

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Iran could lose virtually all its seaborne oil revenue by mid-December as the U.S. naval blockade pushes Tehran toward a major financial crisis. Energy intelligence firm Kpler reports that Iran's remaining trackable offshore oil inventory has fallen to zero, with outstanding payments expected to run out by mid-December. Before the war began in February, Iran held roughly 135 million barrels of crude in floating storage, allowing it to continue earning revenue despite restrictions on new exports. That stockpile is now exhausted, and U.S. Central Command estimates the blockade has already deprived Tehran of at least $25 billion in oil revenue. Oil directly accounts for around 30% of Iran's government budget, with some estimates putting its total contribution, including indirect revenues, as high as 60%. Some oil exports may continue through alternative routes, but without an agreement to ease the blockade, Iran faces mounting financial pressure ahead of its new fiscal year in March. The blockade could severely weaken Tehran's finances while leaving its military relatively protected, with ordinary Iranians bearing much of the economic cost. Source: Fox News / Writer: Mhedi

There's a reason Nepal calls this the Death Valley Highway 😬 Writer: Ian t.co/DvnIWp54I4

🇱🇧 A $13 chicken sandwich in Beirut has poured a whole gas station's worth of fuel onto the debate over Lebanon's extreme levels of inequality. It started with a trendy restaurant introducing a healthier version of the popular chicken shish taouk sandwich, charging nearly twice the usual price. The price sparked outrage in a country where the economy has shrunk by nearly 40% since its financial collapse in 2019. According to UNICEF, four in five Lebanese households struggle to afford basic necessities, while inflation is expected to reach 17.5%. Electricity costs have also skyrocketed, with private generator rates rising nearly 60% since February, leaving some households paying hundreds of dollars monthly on a minimum wage of just $400! Meanwhile, economist Sami Nader says 22 restaurants closed last month alone, reflecting the collapse of Lebanon's middle class. Of course, at the end of the day, the kind of sandwich you have for lunch says everything about the kind of life you have. Source: Reuters / Writer: Mhedi

🇫🇷 This is what Parisians think of the student protests Writer: Ian t.co/6v0v43azB2

🇪🇸 Shoppers in a Barcelona mall were stopped from leaving the building yesterday to prevent looting as chaos from the rest of Europe spread to the city. This is the end result of weak policing and boundless mass migration. Regular people have to face borderline criminal abuse because the police won't crack down on criminals properly. Writer: Mhedi t.co/LsT8rk17vJ

🇮🇷 There are signs of diplomacy this morning trying to avert another escalation in the Iran conflict An Iranian government aircraft returned from a one-hour stop in Dubai, shortly after a Qatari aircraft landed in Tehran Source: @MenchOsint / Writer: Ian t.co/9lY7tmaWS0

🇮🇹 Protesters forced their way into Rome's historic Colosseum, briefly occupying the ancient landmark to demonstrate against the Italian government and the war in Gaza. The demonstrators remained inside for several minutes before moving out of the area. For now, the odds of anything gladiatorial breaking out in Rome are thankfully low. Writer: Mhedi t.co/ekUwLfTzYS

The difference between those who have everything and those with nothing in this world is heartbreaking 💔 Source: ferdychildrenfoundation1 on IG / Writer: Ian t.co/Nue2kXFUg1

🇷🇺 Russia's busy fitting anti-drone netting to its energy sites Doesn't look like Putin's planning for an infrastructure ceasefire this winter Writer: Ian t.co/csfVMGTkiW

🇺🇸🇮🇱🇮🇷 Chabad of Bel Air Rabbi Mentz says Trump is NOT being a very good mensch: “He has to do something, and he has to go and bring it back to the Iranian regime as best as he can. No more negotiations. If he doesn’t have Congress, he doesn’t have the purse, and he has to do things before January!” I imagine there are significant consequences if he fails to act, right? Isn’t that what he’s getting at? Writer: Jamie t.co/joNqU0OOGp

🇦🇪 An offshore oil leak has forced authorities in the UAE to close beaches across three northern emirates, as emergency teams work to contain the spill and assess its environmental impact. Ras Al Khaimah, a northern UAE emirate known for its beaches and luxury resorts, has announced the closure of all its beaches until further notice. Similar restrictions have been introduced in the neighboring emirates of Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah, with coastal areas closed as a precaution. Residents have reported strong, unusual odors in several coastal areas, although UAE authorities say they pose no health risks. The leak has been traced to a tanker offshore, but officials have not identified the vessel or explained what caused the incident. The spill comes as the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has heightened concerns about maritime security and environmental risks across the Gulf. For now, authorities are urging fishermen and other sea users to avoid affected waters while containment and environmental assessments continue. Source: The National, UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment / Writer: Mhedi

🇸🇦🇾🇪 Saudi announces successful interception of TEN Houthi missiles launched at its southern region The announcement comes after a missile warning was issued in Khamis Mushait, home to King Khalid Air Base in southwest Saudi Source: Al Jazeera / Writer: Ian t.co/ZNY2AdL2qp

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