Two branches of Qatar's royal family are fighting in a UK court over the Idol's Eye diamond. Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani, cousin of Qatar's Emir, claims he has the right to buy the 70-carat gem, valued at $27 million. The diamond was lent to QIPCO, a company he runs, by former culture minister Sheikh Saud bin Mohammed Al Thani before his death in 2014. The dispute centers around an agreement to sell the diamond for $10 million. Elanus Holdings, representing Sheikh Saud's relatives, disagrees and insists the sale price should be higher.

Some Democrats are urging President Joe Biden to step down, allowing Kamala Harris to become the first female U.S. president before Donald Trump’s inauguration. Harris, who lost to Trump in both the popular and electoral votes, is considered by supporters to be acting as president in many roles. However, critics argue that making her president without an election win would be unfair. Harris’s supporters believe this move would fulfill a historic milestone, while others feel the position should be earned through a direct win. Biden has not indicated any intention to resign before Trump’s inauguration.

John Podesta, US President Biden’s climate envoy, reassured the COP29 summit that the U.S. will continue climate efforts, despite Donald Trump’s recent election win. Trump has pledged to weaken environmental policies and withdraw from the Paris Agreement. However, Podesta emphasized that climate action extends beyond one election or country, referencing strong state and city initiatives. Meanwhile, COP29 saw delegates agree to a controversial global carbon market, allowing richer nations to fund emissions cuts in developing countries. With urgent issues, like record-high global temperatures, the summit faces challenges, especially as rising costs strain delegates from poorer nations.

In Manipur’s Jiribam district, at least 10 Kuki militants were killed on Monday following an attack on a CRPF camp. The assault, which took place around 3:30 p.m., led to an intense exchange of gunfire. During the confrontation, CRPF personnel retaliated, neutralizing the militants and seizing several weapons. One CRPF jawan sustained critical injuries and is undergoing treatment. Earlier in the day, the militants also attacked Borobekra Police Station and set fire to multiple Meitei community houses in Jakuradhor. This escalation marks the latest in ongoing violence across Manipur, which has led to over 200 fatalities.

Following Donald Trump’s win, Elon Musk supported biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy’s push for a strict immigration reform to “save America.” Ramaswamy, a key Indian-American advisor to Trump, criticized the U.S. immigration system as “broken” and called for the deportation of illegal immigrants, emphasizing restoring rule of law. Musk, responding on social platform X, agreed with Ramaswamy's vision and expressed interest in Trump’s potential administrative picks. Trump praised Musk as a “genius” in his victory speech, hinting at a significant role for him in the new administration, though details remain unclear.

During Armistice Day commemorations in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed "unwavering" support for Ukraine. The leaders affirmed their commitment to counter Russia's aggression, promising sustained backing "as long as necessary." They discussed aiding Ukraine through the winter and addressing migration issues across the Channel. Macron thanked Starmer, the first UK leader to attend since Churchill in 1944, as they honored Armistice Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Their meeting coincided with rising concerns over US President-elect Donald Trump's stance on Ukraine amid intensifying conflict and recent large-scale drone attacks.

Over 90 rockets were launched by Hezbollah toward northern Israel, with most intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome system. However, several rockets reached populated areas in Haifa Bay, injuring four individuals, including a child, and damaging vehicles and buildings. Strikes also impacted the Galilee and Karmiel regions. Following the attack, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) destroyed a Hezbollah rocket launcher in a retaliatory drone strike. This attack comes a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted to targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon in September. Recent Hezbollah-Israel clashes have intensified, displacing thousands and causing casualties in both regions.

Russian teachers in Voronezh were tricked by activist Vladislav Bokhan into making and wearing tinfoil hats, believing they would protect them from NATO satellites. Bokhan, a former teacher, staged the prank to show how deeply some Russians follow Kremlin directives without question. The teachers believed they were part of a patriotic event and created “Hero of the Fatherland” hats, reportedly feeling a surge of patriotism while wearing them. Russia’s Education Ministry praised the teachers' creativity but expressed disappointment at their gullibility. Bokhan said the prank highlighted the impact of state propaganda on everyday people.

US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Stefanik, a close ally of Trump and the fourth-ranking House Republican, accepted the position. Trump praised her as “strong, tough, and smart,” saying she would carry forward his “America First” and pro-Israel agenda at the UN. Stefanik expressed her honor in accepting the role and looks forward to Senate support. This is one of Trump’s first staffing choices, along with naming Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff. Trump’s recent election win has brought new hope, Stefanik added.

At least 6 people died and 21 others were injured after new Russian air strikes in Ukraine. Most of the deaths occurred in Mykolaiv, while one person died in Zaporizhzhia. A missile also hit an apartment building in Kryvyi Rih, injuring seven people, including two children, according to officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks, calling for more international support and weapons to stop Russia. In other updates, Russia claims it intercepted dozens of Ukrainian drones approaching Moscow, while its forces reportedly captured a village in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, marking their largest territorial gain since early 2022.