US President-elect Donald Trump arrived in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday for meetings with House Republicans and President Joe Biden. Trump will first meet with GOP leaders on Capitol Hill, followed by a scheduled discussion with Biden at the White House. In a significant move, Trump appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to co-lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency," aimed at reducing bureaucracy. Fox News host Pete Hegseth has been selected as defense secretary, and John Ratcliffe will head the CIA, signaling the initial framework of Trump’s upcoming administration. Melania Trump declined to attend the White House visit.

The Guardian announced it will stop posting on X, formerly Twitter, citing "disturbing content" such as racism and conspiracy theories. With 10.7 million followers, it’s the first major UK news outlet to leave the platform since Elon Musk’s 2022 purchase. The Guardian stated that the negatives of staying on X now outweigh the benefits. Musk dismissed the decision, calling the Guardian “irrelevant.” Musk’s approach to free speech has faced criticism for allowing hate speech on X. Recently, UK police and charities have also stopped using the platform, while the government maintains a limited presence.

Kashmir’s first snowfall of the season blanketed popular tourist spots like Gulmarg and Sonamarg, drawing crowds of visitors eager to enjoy the stunning winter scenery. The snowfall, which began Monday night, continued intermittently, covering parts of Kupwara and Bandipora as well. However, the weather also disrupted travel, temporarily closing key routes, including the Srinagar-Leh highway, Mughal Road, and Sinthan Top. Authorities, assisted by the Border Roads Organisation, cleared the Srinagar-Leh route, though others remain closed. The Meteorological Department has forecast dry weather through November 13, with possible light snowfall in the higher reaches between November 14-15.

At least 14 people, including a newlywed couple, died when a bus carrying a wedding party plunged into the Indus River in northern Pakistan. The accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Gilgit-Baltistan, after the driver lost control, reportedly due to overspeeding. The bus fell from the Telchi bridge in Diamer district. One passenger survived with injuries, but the missing passengers are presumed dead due to the river's strong current and freezing temperature. Rescue workers recovered 13 bodies, and the search for the missing continues. Pakistan's president expressed condolences for the victims.

In Zhuhai, China, authorities blocked media from covering a deadly car attack where an SUV driver killed dozens and injured many more. BBC reporters, who arrived at the scene, were met with resistance as officials and locals stopped them from filming, with some even physically pushing them away. This reflects China’s tight control over sensitive news, as authorities quickly sealed off the area and restricted information flow. Such tactics are often used to suppress details of tragic events, leaving many questioning the causes and extent of incidents while officials aim to downplay them.

A car attack in Zhuhai, southern China, left 35 people dead and 43 injured when a 62-year-old man drove into crowds at a sports center. The driver, identified as Fan, reportedly carried out the rampage due to anger over a divorce settlement. Police apprehended him as he tried to flee and found him self-harming. Fan is in the hospital with severe neck injuries. President Xi Jinping condemned the act as “extremely vicious.” Authorities initially withheld details and censored online videos of the aftermath. The attack is China’s deadliest public incident since 2014, adding to recent concerns over rising violence.

US President-elect Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk and Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Trump said Musk and Ramaswamy will focus on reducing government waste, cutting regulations, and streamlining federal agencies as part of his "Save America" movement. Their goal is to bring a more efficient, smaller government by July 4, 2026, America’s 250th Independence anniversary. Trump described the project as a modern “Manhattan Project” for reform. Ramaswamy, the first Indian American in Trump’s upcoming administration, will work with Musk on these efforts, set to start in January 2025.

US President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to reclaim American colleges from what he calls “radical Left” control. Trump aims to replace accreditors he claims allowed "Marxist" ideologies to dominate, stating that new accreditors will set standards to preserve Western values, reduce costs, and ensure free speech. He promised reforms like cutting administrative roles that raise tuition, enforcing entry and exit exams, and providing affordable degree options. Trump also plans civil rights cases against schools involved in racial discrimination and potential fines for those promoting equity policies he views as discriminatory. His statement follows recent campus protests over global political issues.

11 people were injured when a Lufthansa flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt hit severe turbulence over the Atlantic. The Boeing 747-8, carrying 329 passengers and 19 crew, encountered brief but intense turbulence in an intertropical convergence zone. Five passengers and six crew members sustained mostly minor injuries, confirmed a Lufthansa spokesperson. After landing safely in Frankfurt, the injured received medical care. Lufthansa reassured that the flight’s safety was not at risk during the incident. This turbulence follows a similar event in May, where severe turbulence affected a Singapore Airlines flight, injuring 30 passengers.

Israel has failed to meet a US deadline to increase aid deliveries to Gaza, according to a UN agency. The US had demanded that Israel allow at least 350 aid trucks into Gaza daily by November 12, but the number of trucks has remained far below this target. The UN reported that aid levels are at their lowest in a year, with warnings of famine in northern Gaza. While Israel claims it has increased aid flows, humanitarian groups say supplies are insufficient, with desperate conditions reported in the region.