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"U qëllua nga distanca me armë të gjata"/ Karamuço: Qitësit janë përzgjedhur nga kartelet

Eksperti i kriminalistikës Ervin Karamuço ka dhënë detaje mbi mënyrën sesi u qëllua ditën e sotme në atentatin në Rinas ku ndërroi jetë Glimando Dani, pjesë e grupit të Emiljano Shullazit dhe u plagos punonjwsi i AMP, Muçi Sheqeri. I ftuar në emisionin "Now" me gazetaren Erla Mëhilli Karamuço tha se u qëllua me armë të gjata nga qitës të stërvitur që janë pjesë e karteleve dhe mund të mos jenë shqiptarë. Eksperti tha se Dani u lirua nga në vitin 2024 në heshtje totale. "Gilmando Dani u lirua nga burgu në vitin 2024 me kusht në heshtje. Qitësit kanë qenë të stërvitur dhe kanë qëlluar me armë të gjata, qitësit e përzgjedhur i kemi nga kartelet sepse nuk janë shqiptarë. Kanë qëlluar me precizion në distancë. Ngjarja ka ndodhur si në Meksikë mes El Chapos dhe grupit rival dhe mbeti i vrarë një njeri i fesë, ka ndodhur në zonën VIP njësoj si kjo ngjarje. Vrasja ndodhi ditën për diell, kudo grupe të tilla po konsiderohen terroriste", deklaroi Karamuço./CNA

Nov 11, 2025

Technology

Fituesi i vërtetë i zgjedhjeve: Partia "Asnjëri"

U bënë zgjedhjet. U numëruan kutitë, u dhanë rezultatet, u shpallën “fituesit”. U fol për fitoren e njërës palë dhe humbjen e tjetrës. Por në të vërtetë, asnjëra palë nuk nuk fitoi. Fituesi i vetëm, i padiskutueshëm i zgjedhjeve, ishte një parti që nuk kishte kandidatë në fletën e votimit, nuk hyri fare në garë, që nuk kishte logo, sllogan, madje as komisionerë. Por ajo parti kishte kishte shumicën absolute të qytetarëve. Emri? Partia “Asnjëri”. Vetëm 20% e qytetarëve u munduan të shkonin deri te kutia dhe votuan për partitë që garuan. Pjesa tjetër, 80%, qëndruan në shtëpi. Heshtën. Dhe me heshtjen e tyre, thanë gjithçka. Thanë “nuk besojmë më”, “nuk përfaqësohemi”, “nuk duam të zgjedhim mes së keqes dhe më të keqes”. Jo vetëm ndërmjet partive, por ndaj një sistemi që prej vitesh sillet si një teatër i lodhur me aktorë të vjetër e role të përsëritura dhe çdo premtim është thjesht një mashtrim me ngjyra të reja.80% e qytetarëve nuk votuan, sepse tashmë e kanë kuptuar se çdo votë e tyre kthehet në shkelm në prapanicë pas zgjedhjeve. Në çdo demokraci normale, një pjesëmarrje kaq e ulët do të ishte turp dhe alarm kombëtar. Do të kishte dorëheqje, reflektim, debat publik. Tek ne, përkundrazi, është “fitore e madhe”, fitimtarët e përjetshëm dalin e festojnë, sikur të kishin marrë besimin e popullit, ndërsa në fakt kanë marrë vetëm një copëz të vogël prej tij. Kryetarët dalin nëpër televizione, me buzëqeshje të shtirur, duke falënderuar “popullin”, por jo popullin që nuk mori pjesë fare në votime. Gjithsesi festojnë. Mbi boshllëkun moral të një sistemi që ka humbur besimin e njerëzve. Festojnë fitoren mbi indiferencën, jo mbi besimin. Partia “Asnjëri” është pasqyra më e dhimbshme e demokracisë së rrënuar shqiptare.Dëshmon se shqiptarët nuk e besojnë më lojën. Dëshmon se 80% që nuk votojnë nuk janë as dembelë, as të painteresuar. Janë të zhgënjyer, të përbuzur, të përjashtuar. Janë qytetarët që nuk shohin më përfaqësim, por pazar. Nuk shohin më drejtësi, por klientelizëm. Dhe ndërsa politikanët shesin “fitore” e fshihen pas pjesëmarrjes e mospjesëmarrjes në zgjedhje me teknikalitete “të pavarurish”, shoqëria rrëgjohet gjithnjë e më tepër në humbje morale. Ironia është se ata që sot qeverisin, e bëjnë këtë falë atyre që nuk votuan. Jo sepse i përfaqësojnë, por sepse këta të fundit i kanë braktisur zgjedhjet, e bashkë me to, ndoshta edhe shpresën. Kështu, pushteti mbetet peng i pakicës, ndërsa shumica hesht, shikon dhe rri mënjanë. Nëse kjo nuk është krizë, atëherë çfarë është?Një demokraci ku sundon mazhoranca e minorancës mbi indiferencën e shumicës, s’është më demokraci, por një maskaradë “e ligjshme”. Por kujdes: HESHTJA nuk është gjithmonë pajtim. Ndonjëherë është akuza më e fortë që mund të bëhet.Në fund të fundit, asnjë parti politike nuk e mundi “Asnjërin” në një sërë zgjedhjesh. “Asnjëri” fitoi pa fushatë, pa para, pa premtime boshe.Fitoi sepse njerëzit u lodhën të zgjedhin të njëjtët dhe të marrin të njëjtin zhgënjim.Nëse politika shqiptare nuk e kupton këtë mesazh, nuk ka nevojë për opozitë, e ka përballë popullin.Partia “Asnjëri”, për ironi, është partia më e ndershme që Shqipëria ka pasur ndonjëherë. Sepse të paktën nuk gënjen. Dhe kur të kuptojnë mesazhin që partia “Asnjëri” nuk gënjen, atëherë bojkoti i “Asnjërit” mund të mos jetë më një qëndrim pasiv, por një forcë që kërkon të marrë në dorë fatin e vet. Gjithsesi do e meritojmë vërtet demokracinë, vetëm kur partia “Asnjëri” të mos ketë më arsye të ekzistojë!/CNA

Nov 11, 2025

Technology

"SPAK ka frikësuar politikën"/ Fundo: Rama duhet të thirret për "21 janarin" dhe inceneratorët

"Të gjithë bien dakord që është investim strategjik. Unë nuk e di pse duhet të jemi ose pro ose kundër Ballukut kur mund të shohim të vërtetën. Opozita nuk duhet të ketë shpresë që SPAK-u të arrestojë Edi Ramën dhe pastaj të vijë në pushtet, por duhet të vijojë aksionin e saj. SPAK po heton dosje të caktuara, po bën punë sepse politika është frikësuar. Kemi një kryebashkiak të arrestuar, një ish-zv.kryeministër në arrati dhe Berisha nën akuzë. Besoj se në SPAK do të thirret edhe kryeministri Rama, por mediat thonë se të premten do thirret Berisha për “21 janarin”. Nëse nuk thirret Rama, organizatori i protestës atëherë i bie që është bërë një vrimë në ujë. Thirrën Lulzim Bashën sepse ka qenë ministër i Brendshëm. SPAK duhet të thërrasë Ramën për politikat e qeverisë sepse kemi një incenerator në Fier që nuk punon, një në Elbasan dhe një në Tiranë që nuk ekziston", tha Fundo./CNA

Nov 11, 2025

Technology

"Dritan Prençi me dy standarde", Fundo: Nuk merr nën akuzë Veliajn për inceneratorin, por merr Ballukun për disa sms

“Unë nuk po them kam qenë mbrojtës i SPAK por i parimeve dhe standardeve që u vunë atje me vajtjen dhe drejtimin e kryeprokurorit Altin Dumani. Shumë dosje hetimore filluan të ecin, filluam të kishim raporte dhe veprime konkrete. Por ka disa prokurorë, siç e ka thënë vetë zoti Dumani në nje dalje në Shkodër, të cilët “flirtojnë” me politikën. Siç është rasti i Sterilizimit apo hetimi ndaj zotit Ilir Beqaj, që më pas ishte gjykata që i kthente çështjet e prokurorëve për rishikim. Në lidhje me zotin Prençi, u bë një kohë e gjatë që kam heshtur se nuk doja të ndikoja te çështje e Inceneratorëve. Me firmën e tij janë marrë dhe sekuestruar shumë dokumenta në zyrën time dhe dosja e inceneratorit të Tiranës është arsyeja. Sepse u vonua hetimi. E dyta, persona të tjerë të përfshirë në dosje, përfshirë kryebashkiakun Erion Veliaj nuk merren në akuzë. Ndërkohë që ai është me letra dhe dokumenta, që minimalisht ka shpërdorim të detyrës. Ndërkohë që ai ka dalë publikisht dhe ka shkuar vetë të inceneratori që nuk ekziston duhet theksuar . Më pas për disa sms është marrë zëvendëkryeministrja në akuzë. Por zëvendëskryeministrja është marrë për sms e vartësit për një investim gjeostrategjik.

Nov 11, 2025

Politics

Nordic-African Venture Fund eyes food, tech SMEs on Ghana visit

Sabuni & Partners, a Sweden-based venture capital firm founded by former Swedish Government Minister Nyamko Sabuni and former Swedish MP Joe Frans, will conduct a strategic pre-investment mission to Ghana from 17–23 November 2025, with the aim of investing in a couple of promising Ghanaian ventures. The visit represents a significant milestone in Nordic-African investment cooperation, as the firm seeks to deploy capital into Ghana’s burgeoning economic ecosystem, specifically targeting companies in food solutions and everyday technology sectors critical to Africa’s sustainable development trajectory. High-Profile Leadership Meets Ghanaian Innovation The delegation will be led by Ms. Nyamko Sabuni, a trailblazing leader who made history as the first person of African descent to lead a major political party in Sweden. As Founder and CEO of Sabuni & Partners, she brings decades of experience from the Swedish government—where she served as Minister for Integration and Gender Equality—and corporate boardrooms, including Kappahl AB and AB Svenska Spel.” “Ghana represents one of Africa’s most dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems,” said Ms. Sabuni. “We are inspired by the innovation and resilience of Ghanaian entrepreneurs and are committed to supporting ventures that create long-term value and shared prosperity.” Joining her is Co-Founder Joe Frans, a Ghanaian-born entrepreneur and former Swedish Member of Parliament who has championed Africa-Europe cooperation for over four decades. “This trip is more than an investment scouting mission; it is about building enduring partnerships. We believe that innovative Ghanaian enterprises, coupled with the right investment and governance support, can become scalable, regionally competitive players.” Strategic Focus on Impact and Scale During the week-long visit, Sabuni & Partners will conduct due diligence meetings with a shortlist of carefully selected Ghanaian startups and SMEs. The firm emphasizes responsible investment, diversity, and measurable social impact, seeking companies with potential to scale regionally while addressing critical everyday challenges. The firm has identified Ghana and Kenya as its priority African markets, positioning itself as a bridge between Nordic capital and African innovation. By focusing on food solutions and everyday tech, Sabuni & Partners aims to support ventures that combine commercial viability with meaningful social outcomes. About Sabuni & Partners Sabuni & Partners is a Swedish venture capital firm investing in SMEs within food solutions and everyday technology across Africa. The firm emphasizes responsible investment, diversity, and measurable social impact, helping portfolio companies grow into scalable, regionally competitive enterprises.

Nov 11, 2025

Sports

‘I don’t want to be a burden’ – Messi speaks on chances of playing in 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi has shared fresh insight into his decision-making process regarding whether he will feature for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking about the possibility, the 2022 World Cup winner said turning out for the national team at such a major tournament remains special, especially after lifting the trophy in Qatar. “It’s a special World Cup; playing with the national team in important competitions is always special, and even more after winning a World Cup,” as quoted by Sport. However, Messi stressed that he would only return if he feels capable of contributing at the highest level. “But as I told you, I don’t want to be a burden. I want to feel physically well, be sure that I can help the group and contribute things to the team.” The Inter Miami star noted the difference in calendar between MLS and European football could influence his readiness ahead of the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico. “Our season here is different from Europe’s. We’ll have preseason in between, few matches before the World Cup, and I’ll see day-by-day how I’m feeling physically, whether I’m in the condition I want to be in to participate.” Messi, who turns 39 during the 2026 World Cup, has not ruled out taking part but insists the final decision will depend on how his body responds as the tournament approaches.

Nov 11, 2025

Technology

Kombëtarja U-21 vijon përgatitjet në Moldavi, zhvillon dy seanca stërvitore

Kombëtarja shqiptare U-21 ka vijuar përgatitjet në Moldavi, në kuadër të ndeshjes miqësore që do të luhet të enjten ndaj Moldavisë U-21. Ditën e sotme, kuqezinjtë kanë zhvilluar dy seanca stërvitore në qendrën stërvitore të Kombëtares moldave në Vadul lui Vod?, një paradite dhe një pasdite. Në stërvitje mori pjesë i gjithë grupi, teksa me skuadrën është bashkuar edhe Elmedin Rama, i cili mbërriti në grumbullim mbrëmjen e kaluar. Seancat e sotme u fokusua te aspekti fizik dhe përgatitja taktike për miqësoren ndaj Moldavisë. Atmosfera në grup është pozitive dhe ekipi po punon me intensitet për të arritur formën optimale për ndeshjen e së enjtes. Kombëtarja U-21 do të zhvillojë nesër seancën e fundit stërvitore përpara testit miqësor me Moldavinë, që do të luhet të enjten në orën 12:00, në Vadul lui Voda.

Nov 11, 2025

World

"Our hearts go out": China condoles victims of Delhi Red Fort blast

Beijing [China], November 12 (ANI): China extended condolences to those affected by the fatal explosion near Delhi's Red Fort metro station.In a post on X on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said, "Our hearts go out to those affected by the fatal explosion near #Delhi's Red Fort metro station. Our deepest sympathies to those who lost loved ones and we wish those who were injured speedy recovery."https://x.com/MFA_China/status/1988192812576436298?s=20Echoing similar sentiments, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong also conveyed his condolences to the victims of the blast near Delhi's Red Fort metro station, in which at least eight people were killed and several others were injured on Monday evening.In a post on X, Ambassador Xu extended his sympathies and offered solidarity to those affected by the tragic incident. "Saddened by the explosion near Delhi's Red Fort metro station. My deepest condolences to the victims, and my thoughts are with everyone affected," the Chinese envoy wrote.The message from the Chinese Ambassador comes as several foreign leaders and envoys have expressed grief and solidarity with India following the deadly blast in the heart of the national capital.Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov earlier expressed shock over the incident and said he was confident that the ongoing investigation would determine the cause of the explosion. "Shocked by the explosion at the Red Fort. Confident that the ongoing thorough investigation will determine the cause of the incident. We express condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured," Alipov said in a post on X. The blast, which occurred around 7 pm near the Subhash Marg traffic signal close to the Red Fort, involved a slow-moving Hyundai i20 car that exploded, as per Union Home Minister Amit Shah, damaging nearby vehicles.Shah further said that "all possibilities" were being explored, while multiple agencies have joined the investigation to determine the cause and motive behind the explosion.Delhi Police have registered a case under sections 16 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Explosives Act, and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at the Kotwali Police Station.Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake also expressed his condolences and solidarity with India, saying, "Saddened by news of the explosion in Delhi last evening. Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with the people of India. Our thoughts are with all those affected."Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar described the blast as "heartbreaking", extending condolences and praise for rescue teams and security forces. At the same time, missions from Canada and the United States also issued condolence messages and advisories for their citizens.Sri Lanka's Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, termed the explosion a "terror attack" and called for global unity to eradicate terrorism. "Shocked to hear about the terror attack in New Delhi. All should unite to eradicate the scourge of terrorism. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who were impacted by this dastardly attack," Premadasa posted on X.The explosion near one of Delhi's most iconic landmarks has drawn widespread international condemnation and prompted heightened security measures across major cities as the investigation continues. (ANI)

Nov 11, 2025

Technology

Atentati në Rinas/ Gazetari Elvi Fundo: Ngjarjet kriminale vijnë si pasojë e lëvizjeve të policisë

“Ngjarja më e rëndësishme do të ishte ajo që ndodhi në parlament trajtimi i ligjit për barazinë gjinore. Ngjarja tjetër do të ishte vendimi i Gjykatës Kushtetuese, rikthimi në detyrë i kryebashkiakut a thua se ishte gjë kot, një kryevbashkiak i arrestuar për 13 akzua të rënda dhe është lënë në burg në të gjitha nivelet e gjykatave, thirrja e Belinda Ballukut mori dhe shoi gjithçka tjetër pasi nxorën mesazhet, përgjime ku në fakt kishte një problematikë se kur kemi nxjerrë përgjime për Veliajn që ishin dhe me tepër akuzuese, në mediat e pushtetit filluan akuzat pse i nxorën i kanë nxjerrë prokurorët ndërsa për rastin e Ballukut jo. Kolegët tanë të opozitës dhe mazhorancës nuk thanë pse i nxorën përgjimet. Mendoj se ligji për gjininë është thelbësor, është një nga tezat thelbësore të konservatorëve që duhet trajtuar. Ka dhe një tjetër ngjarje që është publikuar nga kolegët e CNA, që oficeri i policisë që i ka marrë telefonin Veliajt është intenruar një ditë pas shoqërimit të Veliajt. Ngjarjet kriminale janë si pasojë e lëvizjeve të policisë, ku telefoni i drejtorit të përgjithshëm është në SPAK. Mbyllja e gojës së opozitës në parlament po censurohet. Me këtë që ndodhi sot një ngjarje tronditëse, Zoti e di si kanë shpëtuar ata njerëz, pasi aty kalojnë qytetarë diplomatë të huaj etj”, tha gazetari Elvi Fundo./ CNA

Nov 11, 2025

Politics

House vote likely Wednesday on ending US government shutdown

WASHINGTON: The effort to end the longest-ever US government shutdown on Wednesday (Nov 13) heads towards a final vote, as President Donald Trump declared victory in the political face-off and rival Democrats tore themselves apart over the deal. The House of Representatives appeared likely to vote on Wednesday on a spending Bill to solve the six-week standoff, after eight Democrats broke ranks in the Senate on Monday to side with Trump's Republicans. During a Veterans Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery, Trump broke off to praise Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune. "Congratulations to you and to John and to everybody on a very big victory," Trump said as he spotted Johnson in the audience. "We're opening up our country - it should have never been closed," added Trump, bucking US presidential tradition by using a ceremonial event to score political points. Trump said later he expected the Republican-controlled House to approve the Bill to fund the government through January. "Only people that hate our country want to see it not open," he told ESPN. "SERIOUS CALCULATIONS" Top Democrats have vowed to oppose the government-funding Bill, in large part because it does not directly address the extension of health insurance subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of this year. But it is likely to pass the House as it only needs a simple majority, which Republicans narrowly have. From the start, Trump had piled pressure on Democrats by letting the shutdown be as punishing as possible and refusing to negotiate on their demands on health insurance. A million federal workers went unpaid, food benefits for low-income Americans came under threat and air travellers faced thousands of cancellations and delays ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Tuesday that the chaos could get worse by the weekend if the shutdown persists, with air traffic controllers unable to be paid and authorities ordering further slowdowns in flight traffic. "You're going to have airlines that make serious calculations about whether they continue to fly, full stop," Duffy told reporters at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.

Nov 11, 2025

Technology

"We're just going to cross every bridge...": Hailey Bieber talks about her relationship with Justin Bieber

Washington DC [US], November 11 (ANI): Hailey Bieber shared rare insight into her and Justin Bieber's marriage, noting how they have been coping amid rumours about their relationship, according to E! News. "We're just taking it a day at a time," Hailey said in an interview. "We both feel very protective of our son, and I don't think that's ever going to change, but our life is our life, and it is really public, so I think we're just going to cross every bridge that we need to when we get there."Hailey continued, "But as of right now, I feel really comfortable about the way we are sharing things and not sharing things," according to E! News.As Hailey, who gave birth to Jack in August 2024, explained, she is feeling more settled in her role as a mother."I don't think there's anything someone can tell you about it that will ever, ever, ever prepare you until you do it yourself," the model said. "But I feel much more prepared to do it again, as opposed to how not prepared I felt doing it for the first time." Hailey added, "And I think for me personally, there's so much unknown to it, but so much happens and so much changes and you evolve in a totally different way that you would never be able to prepare for until you do it."The pair have faced rumours about their marriage since they tied the knot in 2018."I feel like I've fought so hard to try to get people to understand me, or know who I am, or see me for me," Hailey told Vogue in a cover story released in May. "And people just don't want to sometimes. And there's nothing you can do about that," according to E! News.She continued, "I've been in a position where I've tried to tell my side of a story or correct a narrative or tell the truth of a lie and then they go, Well, she's lying. Imagine how trapping that feels."Hailey was even subjected to marriage rumours after she had just given birth to Jack."Being postpartum is the most sensitive time I've ever gone through in my life, and learning a new version of myself is very difficult," she continued. "And to be doing that all the while going on the internet every day and people being like, They're getting divorced and They're this and They're not happy: It is such a mindf--k. I cannot even begin to explain it. It's a crazy life to live," according to E! News. (ANI)

Nov 11, 2025

World

COP30 opens with countries urged to push for faster climate progress

Latest News International News North & East Environment Social Love Horse Racing World Champs Commonwealth Games FIFA World Cup 2022 Entertainment Art & Culture Tuesday Style Food Awards JOL Takes Style Out Design Week JA Black Friday Relationships Classifieds Motor Vehicles Place an Ad Jobs & Careers Study Centre Jnr Study Centre Advertorial Supplements Latest News International News North & East Environment Social Love Horse Racing World Champs Commonwealth Games FIFA World Cup 2022 Entertainment Art & Culture Tuesday Style Food Awards JOL Takes Style Out Design Week JA Black Friday Relationships Classifieds Motor Vehicles Place an Ad Jobs & Careers Study Centre Jnr Study Centre Advertorial Supplements International News Food Awards Entertainment World Champs Career & Education Environment Advertorial Supplements Classifieds Design Week UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) Executive Secretary Simon Stiell delivers a speech during the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference opening ceremony in Belem, Para State, Brazil on November 10, 2025. (PHOTO: AFP) Latest News, Regional November 11, 2025 COP30 opens with countries urged to push for faster climate progress BELEM, Brazil (CMC) – The 30th Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) began here on Monday, with a clear message that the era of half-measures is over and that climate change is real, devastating communities and driving up costs, but solutions are within reach. UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, said that commitments and agreements made by successive COPs were beginning to show impact, with the global emissions curve now starting to bend downward. The former senior Grenada government minister acknowledged that much work remains but highlighted that Belém “home to the mouth of the mighty Amazon River” can serve as inspiration. “The Amazon is not a single river, but a vast system sustained by more than a thousand tributaries. In the same way, implementation of COP outcomes must be driven by multiple streams of international cooperation.” Stiell urged delegates to focus on turning ambition into action, saying “your job here is not to fight one another, your job here is to fight this climate crisis, together. This is the growth story of the 21st century – the economic transformation of our age.” Stiell warned that “no national plan can solve this problem on its own,” stressing that no country can afford the economic shock of climate disasters that slash gross domestic product (GDP) by double digits. “It makes neither economic nor political sense to stand idle while catastrophic droughts destroy crops and drive food prices sky-high,” he said, calling it “unforgivable” that extreme weather continues to claim millions of lives when proven solutions already exist. Among the key priorities for COP30, highlighted by Stiell are a just and orderly transition away from fossil fuels, tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency, mobilizing US$1.3 trillion annually for climate action in developing countries as well as approving a global framework of adaptation indicators and advancing the Work Programme on Just Transition and the Technology Implementation Programme. Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in his address said the conference provides the moment to match opportunity with urgency, calling for a decisive defeat of climate denial and faster action to keep the 1.5°C goal alive. A preliminary assessment by the UNFCCC, which convenes the yearly COPs, suggests these pledges could cut emissions by 12 per cent by 2035. It’s progress, but not yet enough to guarantee the 1.5°C goal. The challenge now is turning promises into action at a pace that matches the scale of the crisis. President Lula warned that “climate change is not a threat to the future – it is a tragedy of the present.” Citing Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean and a tornado in Paraná, the president said described COP 30 as “the COP of truth,” warning that denial and delay are no longer options. “We are moving in the right direction, but at the wrong speed. Crossing 1.5°C is a risk we cannot take.” He called for an end to climate denialism, underscoring that “in the age of disinformation, obscurantists reject not only scientific evidence but also the progress of multilateralism. “They control algorithms, sow hatred, spread fear, and attack institutions, science, and universities. It is time to impose a new defeat on denialists. Without the Paris Agreement, the world would be heading toward catastrophic warming of nearly 5°C by the end of the century.” President Lula pressed world leaders to adopt ambitious climate pledges and keep adaptation at the heart of national strategies. He called for “a roadmap for humanity to overcome, in a just and planned way, its dependence on fossil fuels, reverse deforestation, and mobilize the resources needed to do so.” To back that vision, he announced a new fund to support energy transitions in developing countries, financed by revenues from oil exploration. The Leaders’ Summit, held on November 6 and 7, has already mobilized US$5.5 billion for the Tropical Forests Forever Facility – a fund designed to reward nations for protecting rainforests. Other collective commitments include recognizing Indigenous land rights, quadrupling sustainable fuel production, and linking climate action to the fight against hunger, poverty, and environmental racism. Bringing COP30 to the heart of the Amazon was, in Lula’s words, “a difficult but necessary task,” giving the world a chance to witness the realities of the planet’s most biodiverse biome—home to more than 50 million people and 400 Indigenous groups. “May the serenity of the forest inspire the clarity of thought needed to see what must be done,” he said. COP30 President, André Corrêa do Lago, presiding over the official opening of the summit, urged delegates to make this the “COP of implementation, adaptation, and economic integration of climate policy – and above all, the COP that listens to and believes in science”. He recognized the crucial role of Indigenous Peoples as guardians of the Amazon, the region now at the centre of the world’s attention. Meanwhile, the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) said against the backdrop of a devastating hurricane season that once again underscored the region’s extreme vulnerability, it is taking will take the Caribbean’s climate agenda to the global stage. The region’s premier financial institution ill lead and participate in a series of events, high level discussions and bilateral engagements aimed at securing greater access to concessional climate finance and strengthening partnerships for sustainable development. “The Caribbean’s climate reality has never been clearer or more urgent,” CDB President Daniel Best said, adding that this intensified engagement reflects both the urgency and opportunity of the moment “The recent passage of Hurricane Melissa has underscored what we’ve been warning for years: without predictable, concessional finance, small island states cannot keep pace with escalating climate impacts. “COP30 is one of the most consequential arenas for advancing our case for climate justice and fair financing, and the Caribbean Development Bank will ensure our region’s voice is heard.” At COP30, the CDB said that it strategically engage governments, international partners, and private investors to deepen partnerships and advocate for increased concessional financing and innovative mechanisms to mobilise resources for the region. On Monday, November 17, CDB will co-host three side events that reflect key priorities for climate action and resilience in the Caribbean. The first session, “Leveraging Private Sector Financing for Transport and Energy Sector Transformation in the Caribbean,” will explore strategies to unlock private capital through blended finance models, risk-sharing instruments, and innovative partnerships to accelerate investment in renewable energy and sustainable transport systems. A discussion on “Agriculture and Food Security in the Caribbean: Scaling Innovative Solutions for Climate-Resilient Agriculture” will spotlight climate-smart agricultural practices and investment opportunities that can strengthen food security and reduce the region’s dependence on imports. CDB is also collaborating with the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) and the CREWS Secretariat to turn attention to disaster preparedness with a panel on “Climate Information and Early Warning Systems for Latin America and the Caribbean”. That discussion will explore initiatives by the three institutions to finance and implement early warning systems for the region. “CDB’s agenda at COP30 underscores our approach to climate action, which is practical, innovative, and built on partnerships. The Caribbean is helping itself by developing our own solutions to protect lives, preserve livelihoods and transform our energy, transport and agriculture systems to secure our future, but we need the global community to stand with us,” Best said. CDB said that it is targeting 30-35 per cent of its resources to climate finance demonstrating its commitment to helping Borrowing Member Countries (BMC) adapt to the accelerating climate crisis. “The Bank is also better positioned to deliver transformative regional interventions through a recent increase in its GCF financing threshold to US$250 million and its new Climate Change Project Preparation Fund, both of which will help countries design and finance concrete, high-impact projects faster and more effectively,” it added. 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Nov 11, 2025

Sports

Police constable killed in Moneague crash

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Latest News November 11, 2025 Police constable killed in Moneague crash ST ANN, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) High Command is mourning the death of a police constable who was killed in a motor vehicle collision on Anglican Street in Moneague, St Ann, on Monday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as 34-year-old Constable Christopher Condappa, a member of the Moneague Traffic Department. According to police reports, the incident occurred at approximately 2:30 pm while Constable Condappa was driving his service motorcycle along the roadway. A Suzuki Swift motor car, travelling in the opposite direction, reportedly collided with the constable’s vehicle. He sustained multiple injuries and was rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. In a statement, the JCF High Command expressed condolences to his family, friends and colleagues, noting that the loss has deeply affected members of the constabulary. The JCF added that its Chaplaincy Unit, Medical Services Branch and Welfare Department arw actively providing support to Constable Condappa’s relatives and his team at the Moneague Traffic Department as they cope with the tragedy. 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Nov 11, 2025

World

Fire destroys two buildings in Falmouth

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(Photo: Horace Hines) Latest News November 11, 2025 Fire destroys two buildings in Falmouth FALMOUTH, Trelawny — Fire of unknown origin gutted two buildings along Cornwall Street in the seaside town of Falmouth during the early hours of Tuesday morning. The affected structures, both used for residential purposes, also housed a daycare centre, as well as upholstery and technician operations. Firefighters battled courageously to bring the blaze under control and prevented it from spreading to nearby buildings. Tuesday morning’s incident comes just days after another fire razed a house on Queen Street in the town. Investigations into the cause of both fires are ongoing. — Horace Hines Tags: Cornwall Street Falmouth Fire {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} 0 Comments · Make a comment ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER International News, Latest News, Sports Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup ‘definitely’ his last November 11, 2025 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said next year's World Cup would be his last as he winds down one of th... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Latest News, News Firearm seized in Riversdale, St Catherine November 10, 2025 ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The police have recovered a 9mm pistol and an affixed magazine during an operation conducted in the Lodge district of Riversda... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Latest News, News US pledges additional US$10 million for Jamaica’s hurricane recovery November 10, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) has pledged an additional US$10 million to support Jamaica’s recovery from the devastating impact of Hurric... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Latest News, News WATCH: Taxi operators patch potholes on Red Hills Road November 10, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — A group of taxi operators on Sunday came together to patch several potholes in the vicinity of Calabar High School and Lees Food F... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Latest News, News Chef charged with attempted murder November 10, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 35-year-old chef has been slapped with several charges including attempted murder following an incident on Wellington Street in ... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Latest News, News UPDATE: Two killed in plane crash en route to Jamaica November 10, 2025 Two people were killed on Monday when a plane crashed in Florida while on its way to Jamaica for hurricane relief efforts. This was confirmed by the C... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Latest News, News Dunn’s River Falls and Harmony Beach Park to reopen on Tuesday — UDC November 10, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) says Dunn’s River Falls and Park in Ocho Rios, St Ann and Harmony Beach Park in Montego Ba... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} HOUSE RULES We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read. Please don't use the comments to advertise. 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Nov 11, 2025

Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup ‘definitely’ his last

Latest News International News North & East Environment Social Love Horse Racing World Champs Commonwealth Games FIFA World Cup 2022 Entertainment Art & Culture Tuesday Style Food Awards JOL Takes Style Out Design Week JA Black Friday Relationships Classifieds Motor Vehicles Place an Ad Jobs & Careers Study Centre Jnr Study Centre Advertorial Supplements Latest News International News North & East Environment Social Love Horse Racing World Champs Commonwealth Games FIFA World Cup 2022 Entertainment Art & Culture Tuesday Style Food Awards JOL Takes Style Out Design Week JA Black Friday Relationships Classifieds Motor Vehicles Place an Ad Jobs & Careers Study Centre Jnr Study Centre Advertorial Supplements International News Food Awards Entertainment World Champs Career & Education Environment Advertorial Supplements Classifieds Design Week Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers Europe zone group F football match between Portugal and Hungary at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on October 14, 2025. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) International News, Latest News, Sports November 11, 2025 Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup ‘definitely’ his last RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said next year’s World Cup would be his last as he winds down one of the all-time great careers. The 40-year-old forward, with more than 950 club and international goals, also said he would retire from football in “one or two years”. “Definitely, yes,” he told a Saudi forum by video link, when asked if 2026 would be his World Cup swansong. “I’m gonna be 41 years old and I think it will be the moment.” Ronaldo, who began a lucrative stint at Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr in 2023, also elaborated on comments last week when he said he would retire “soon”. “Let’s be honest, when I mean soon, it’s probably one or two years I’ll still be at the game,” he said. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is targeting a sixth World Cup next year. He came closest to lifting the trophy in 2006, when Portugal lost to France in the semi-finals. Portugal have yet to qualify for the 2026 tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico, but can secure their spot if they beat Ireland on Thursday. Ronaldo joined Al Nassr after leaving Manchester United for a second time in late 2022, a move that heralded a influx of late-career stars to the oil-rich kingdom. Saudi Arabia, which is spending big on sports and entertainment as part of its economic diversification plan, was named as host of the 2034 World Cup last December. 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Nov 11, 2025

World

China emissions flat in third quarter as solar surges: Study

PARIS: China's CO2 emissions remained flat in the third quarter as power generation from solar energy surged and electric car use continued to grow, a study showed on Tuesday.Emissions from the world's biggest polluter have now been flat or falling for 18 straight months, said the analysis published by climate news specialist Carbon Brief."After the first three quarters of the year, China's CO2 emissions in 2025 are now finely balanced between a small fall or rise, depending on what happens in the last quarter," said Lauri Myllyvirta, lead analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air."A drop in the full-year total became much more likely after September, which recorded an approximately three percent drop in emissions year-on-year," said Myllyvirta, who is also a senior fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute.The new analysis, which is based on official Chinese data, comes as the UN's COP30 climate conference kicked off in Brazil on Monday."While an emission increase or decrease of one percent or less might not make a huge difference in an objective sense, it has heightened symbolic meaning," Myllyvirta said."China's policymakers have left room for emissions to increase for several more years, leaving the timing of the peak open," he added.Emissions from the power sector, China's dominant source of CO2, remained flat in the third quarter despite strong demand for electricity, Myllyvirta said.Electricity generation from solar energy rose 46 percent while wind grew 11 percent compared to the same period last year.Emissions from transport fuel dropped by five percent, with declines also in cement and steel production.Oil demand and emissions grew elsewhere by 10 percent as the production of plastics and other chemicals surged, the analysis found.In September, China issued its first-ever absolute targets for cutting planet-warming gases.Under the new plan, China will reduce economy-wide emissions by seven to 10 percent by 2035 relative to the year of the country's peak emissions, believed to be 2025.China had previously pledged to peak its carbon output before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, without ever previously setting near-term numerical targets for total emissions reductions.

Nov 11, 2025

Technology

Jharkhand Celebrates 25 Years of Statehood with Cultural Festivities and Tributes to Birsa Munda

Ranchi: The city is witnessing a festive makeover as celebrations on the occasion of Jharkhand turning 25 on November 15 pick up pace. The Statehood Day celebrations also marked the 150th birth anniversary of legendary tribal hero Bhagwan Birsa Munda. From vibrant street performances to a symbolic cycling rally, the coming days promise a rich blend of culture, history and community spirit.On Wednesday, the city will come alive with street dance performances at 11 key locations, showcasing Jharkhand’s traditional forms such as Chhau, Jhumar and Paika. The event, coordinated by the tourism, art and culture department, aims to bring local art to the streets and offer residents and visitors an open invitation to celebrate Jharkhand’s heritage.The following day, on Thursday, a bicycle rally will take place from Ranchi to Ulihatu, the birthplace of Birsa Munda, in a bid to combine fitness, tribute and adventure. The rally will retrace routes linked with the tribal leader’s legacy, highlighting the connection between history and the land itself.As the state capital prepares for the main cultural programme, exhibitions and district stalls are being set up to display govt schemes, welfare achievements, and local crafts. Special exhibitions will honour Birsa Munda’s life and struggle, as well as Jharkhand movement leader Shibu Soren’s contributions.A digital Jharkhand@25 portal is also being developed to archive the celebrations, while schools and colleges are hosting painting, essay, and debate competitions on the same theme.State tourism director Vijaya Jadhav said the department has designed the programmes to engage citizens and visitors alike. “We want the celebrations to reflect the spirit of Jharkhand: energetic, diverse and deeply cultural. From the street dances to the Ulihatu rally, each event is meant to showcase the pride and identity of our state,” she said.Excitement is also building across Ranchi as the city’s streets light up with colours and tribal motifs. “It feels like the whole state is celebrating together. Dance, art, and music, Jharkhand is telling its own story to the world,” said Vivek Nayak, an artist.

Nov 11, 2025

Technology

Tennessee death-row inmate declines to choose between electric chair and lethal injection, asks to just leave instead [Unlikely]

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Nov 11, 2025

Technology

SpaceX adds 29 more satellites to Starlink constellation in Florida launch

SpaceX successfully launched 29 Starlink satellites into low orbit from the Florida coast on Tuesday, November 11. The mission marked the successful landing of the Falcon 9’s stage on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean, sending another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida’s Space Coast. Meanwhile, the rocket made a vertical rocket-assisted landing as it returned to earth as planned 8.5 minutes later. It has been observed that this was the third flight for the booster designated 1096. Keeping in line with the antecedent expeditions, the first launch carried NASA’s IMAP space-weather mission and a batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper broadband satellites. The Falcon 9’s upper stage carried the 29 Starlink satellites to LEO (Low earth Orbit) where they were deployed as planned about 65 minutes after launch. Yesterday's launch was the 144th Falcon 9 mission of 2025, and the 104th of the year dedicated to constructing the Starlink mega-constellation. Space X has also launched five suborbital test flights of its Starship mega rocket this year, and the company is maintaining an accelerated deployment pace crucial to realizing the potential and global coverage of its Starlink broadband constellation. Space X has launched five suborbital test flights of its Starship mega rocket this year. In addition, the record marks that the previous highs were 132 Falcon 9 launches and 138 total launches, both set in 2024. The booster from the recent launch conducted an autonomous landing on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean in just over eight minutes.

Nov 11, 2025

World

Princess Anne kicks off barracks relay with a bang

Princess Anne brought her trademark energy and down to earth charm to Australia on Tuesday, helping mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals. At Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane, the Princess Royal even got hands on, starting a relay race for serving members proving that royal duties don’t always mean standing still. Her first visit to Queensland in eleven years won hearts among soldiers, Qantas passengers, and local politicians alike, with those meeting her describing the senior royal as refreshingly approachable. She also laid a wreath and met with current and former armed forces personnel and their families, underscoring her long-standing dedication to military service. The spirit of Veterans Day stretched far beyond Australia. In France, President Emmanuel Macron led a wreath-laying ceremony on the Champs-Elysées at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, while in the UK, Princess Catherine led a reflective ceremony at Staffordshire’s National Memorial Arboretum. Even the next generation got involved, Prince William delivered a virtual message to UK children, emphasizing remembrance as a way to honour courage, carry forward stories of service, and foster empathy and responsibility. Veterans were also celebrated beyond the royal events. The team at AFC Urgent Care paid tribute, sharing, “Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice inspire us every day,” while extending a special nod to Princess Anne for her service. While Anne kicked things off down under, the rest of the royal family was out in force in the UK. King Charles and Queen Camilla, joined by Princes William and Edward and the Duchess of Gloucester, hosted a Windsor Castle reception for Pacific veterans, while Camilla, William, and Kate participated in commemorations across the country.

Nov 11, 2025