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Known for his close ties to Donald Trump, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has established a new award dubbed the 'FIFA Peace Prize'. This accolade, often referred to as the Nobel Peace Prize of football, will be bestowed annually to individuals who have made significant contributions to peace and brought people together through their exceptional efforts.The inaugural ceremony is set to take place on December 5th at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, coinciding with the World Cup draw. The high-profile event is anticipated to be graced by the presence of Trump himself.

Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York, has sparked controversy with his plan to increase taxes on the city's affluent residents. Rapper 50 Cent criticized Mamdani with a post prepared using artificial intelligence, declaring 'New York is dead.' In response, Mamdani offered a humorous retort: 'Even under threat, I'm still listening to 50 Cent.'

As we approach the year 2026, Turkey, along with numerous other countries, has entered the process of raising the minimum wage. Ireland, known for having the second highest minimum wage in Europe, has sparked curiosity regarding the salaries received by its workers. Ireland, too, will be implementing a raise in the minimum wage in the coming year. In a country that sits at the top tier in terms of prosperity in Europe, there is an ongoing investigation into the state of wages. So, what is the minimum wage in Ireland?

For the past millennium, Iceland, a nation that has rarely engaged in conflicts with its neighbors, is now considering an unprecedented shift in its security policy.According to a report by The Times, the island nation, which hasn't had an army since 1869, hasn't been involved in an armed conflict since the 16th century. Despite being one of the founding members of NATO, its contribution to the alliance has been limited to providing bases and civil support until now.However, the melting glaciers in the Arctic region are reshaping geopolitical conditions, leading to a shift in balances. The increasing presence of Russian and Chinese vessels on northern routes, along with the more frequent sightings of Russian submarines in the North Atlantic, has sparked a debate in Iceland, questioning whether 'militarization is no longer a taboo?'Source: Oxygen

A pivotal decision concerning gold has been made in China, a country that holds a substantial portion of the global gold market. The Chinese Ministry of Finance announced the cancellation of incentives applied to gold sales within the country, effective from November 1st. Consequently, it is anticipated that prices will rise rapidly due to the absence of incentives for all gold bought and sold on the Shanghai Gold Exchange. However, it is suggested that the demand in China may decrease due to the more expensive gold, which could potentially trigger a wave of decline.

As the impact of the Covid19 pandemic continues globally, a concerning announcement has come from the World Health Organization (WHO). This time, the threat is named the 'M flower' virus. In a statement released, the WHO reported that cases of the 'clade 1b variant' of the M flower virus have spread beyond Africa. The WHO informed that the variant has been found in individuals with no recent travel history in Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the USA.

The ever-controversial US President Donald Trump, known for making headlines with every statement and every move, has once again succeeded in drawing attention to himself. This time, however, it wasn't his comments or decisions about countries that made the news; it was his bathroom and toilet. Trump shared images of his newly renovated bathroom in the White House on his social media account. Naturally, the bathroom, dominated by white, wouldn't be complete without a touch of gold leaf... Here we have Trump's gold-plated flush handle and trash bin...

Following a historic 13-hour session, the Latvian Parliament approved a law proposing the country's withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. Should President Edgars Rinkevics sign the law, Latvia would become the first European Union member state to exit this convention. The decision to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, internationally known as the 'Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence,' has sparked widespread reaction both within the country and abroad.

According to a report by Futurism, a science site based in New York, which cites a NASA official, the astronauts slated to go to the Moon as part of the Artemis 2 mission are currently unable to receive their paychecks. The report also mentions that payments to contracted personnel involved in the Artemis 2 mission are continuing for now. However, it was noted that should the government shutdown persist, this funding could quickly run dry.

The Netherlands went to the polls yesterday. According to unofficial election results, the social liberal Democrats 66 (D66), led by Rob Jetten, emerged as the victors of the election by securing 27 parliamentary seats. On the other hand, the far-right Freedom Party (PVV), known for its anti-Islam and xenophobic stance under the leadership of Geert Wilders, suffered the biggest loss in the election, losing 12 seats. Despite this, the PVV, which won 25 seats, is expected to be influential in the upcoming coalition talks. The People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), led by Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius, secured 23 seats, placing them third in the election.After what is anticipated to be lengthy coalition talks, Rob Jetten, the openly gay leader of D66, could potentially make history by becoming the first gay Prime Minister of the Netherlands.

A recent agreement between Turkey and the UK has led to the signing of a contract for the sale of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. Sources from the Ministry of National Defence announced that the total cost of the Eurofighter aircraft that Turkey will purchase is projected to be 5.4 billion pounds (299 billion 322 million lira).

Yesterday, the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil was the scene of one of the bloodiest police raids in history. It was announced that 132 lives were lost in the clashes between the police and the Red Command (Comando Vermelho) criminal organization, which took place in the Alemao neighborhood, home to the Brazil-specific slums known as 'Favelas'.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, and the President of China, Xi Jinping, held a meeting today in the city of Busan, South Korea, which lasted approximately an hour and a half. Following the meeting, Trump made a statement in which he referred to the encounter as 'wonderful,' indicating that the leaders reached consensus 'on many significant points.'

It's reported that Amazon (AMZN.O) is planning to cut nearly 30,000 corporate positions starting from Tuesday, in an effort to offset the excessive hiring during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic and to reduce costs. According to three sources close to the matter, although this figure constitutes a small percentage of Amazon's total workforce of 1.55 million, it corresponds to nearly 10% of its corporate staff of about 350,000.Details below 👇Source: Reuters

A Boeing 747-830, a giant passenger plane carrying 362 passengers, took off from Chicago, USA, bound for Frankfurt, Germany, and experienced moments of sheer terror. Shortly after takeoff, while the plane was still at an altitude of 10,000 meters, a decision was made to make an emergency landing.Details below 👇

Education Minister Yusuf Tekin announced that they are working on a new policy for school registrations, which will be implemented from next year. He stated, 'Next year, we will implement a policy that limits the number of school registrations.' He also added that they will not allow libraries or music workshops to be closed and converted into classrooms.

In the most recent 'Preparation for Crises and Disasters' report published in Germany, it was stated that every household in the country should have an emergency supply of daily necessities and provisions sufficient for 3 to 10 days for precautionary measures.