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.

Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal has been hailed as "The New King" by Australian newspapers ahead of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The 22-year-old opener, who has impressed in 2024 with 1,119 runs in 11 Tests, was featured prominently in publications like the Daily Telegraph. The accolade comes as Australia prepares to face India in a crucial five-match Test series, which will influence both nations' chances for the 2025 World Test Championship final. Jaiswal, touring Australia for the first time, aims to build on India’s recent successes there.

Vivek Ramaswamy, a prominent supporter of Donald Trump's 2024 campaign, has faced a setback in his potential role in Trump's second administration. Reports suggest Trump has chosen Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State over Ramaswamy. Despite this, Ramaswamy remains in the mix for key roles, including Secretary of Homeland Security, though competition for the post is fierce. Some speculate that he may pursue the Ohio governorship in 2026, a move that could further cement his influence within the GOP. His future in Trump's administration remains uncertain but filled with potential.

In Manipur's Jiribam, two elderly men from the Meitei community were found burned to death, and six family members, including three women and three children, went missing. This tragedy follows a violent clash where 10 Kuki militants were killed by security forces after an attack on a police station and CRPF camp. Tensions remain high as five districts have declared a shutdown. The police are conducting search operations for the missing individuals, and additional forces have been deployed to ensure safety in the region.

Supporters of the January 6 rioters are hopeful that Donald Trump will fulfill his pledge to pardon those involved in the Capitol attack once he returns to the White House. Derrick Evans, a former West Virginia legislator who pleaded guilty to charges from the riot, believes Trump will honor his promise. Trump had called rioters “patriots” and “political prisoners” and stated he would consider pardons on a case-by-case basis. While some defendants have requested delays in hearings pending potential clemency, others, including Evans, are asking for broader pardons and even reparations for their time in prison.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned following a report revealing the Church of England's cover-up of child abuse by barrister John Smyth QC. The independent Makin review exposed Smyth's abuse of 130 boys and young men across five decades in the UK and Africa. The report criticized Welby, suggesting Smyth might have been prosecuted sooner had Welby reported it earlier. Welby expressed “profound shame” over the church's safeguarding failures, adding he would meet victims and delegate responsibilities until a risk assessment is complete. Faith leaders called his resignation “right and honorable” and urged changes in safeguarding protocols.