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1. Russian ambassador to the US dies Punch · 11 Nov 2026

   Russia’s ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, has died ‘suddenly’ at the age of 66, Moscow’s foreign ministry announced on Wednesday. Read More: https://punchng.com/russian-ambassador-to-the-us-dies/

2. Otti unveils solar-powered digital billboard in Abia Punch · 11 Nov 2026

   Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has unveiled a pilot solar-powered digital billboard in Umuahia as part of plans to modernise the state’s urban environment Read More: https://punchng.com/otti-unveils-solar-powered-digital-billboard-in-abia/

3. Afreximbank, DBN seal $75m financing deal for SMEs Punch · 11 Nov 2026

   Afreximbank has committed $75m in financing to the Development Bank of Nigeria to expand credit access for Nigerian SMEs, focusing on creative and export s Read More: https://punchng.com/afreximbank-dbn-seal-75m-financing-deal-for-smes/

4. More Than One Million in Lebanon Face Acute Food Insecurity, UN Says Asharq Al-Awsat · 11 Nov 2026
5. Russia’s ambassador to the US dies ‘suddenly’, foreign ministry says South China Morning Post · 11 Nov 2026

   Russia’s ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died “suddenly” at the age of 66 after just one and a half years in the job, Moscow’s foreign ministry announced on Wednesday. The ministry called Darchiev an “outstanding diplomat, an experienced leader and a kind colleague”. He was…

6. Stop celebrating corrupt leaders, Aworinde tells Nigerians Vanguard · 11 Nov 2026

   Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Nigerians must stop celebrating public officials who loot the country’s resources if the nation is to defeat corruption and effectively tackle the massive illicit financial flows (IFFs) draining its economy, a forensic auditor and international financial expert, Mr.…

7. Germany's left-wing Die Linke struggles to form coalition as anti-Israel controversy swirls Jerusalem Post · 11 Nov 2026

   Die Linke came first in the elections to the capital's parliament, which is also a federal state, winning 25.7% of the vote and 45 of the 153 seats, marking a political upheaval in Berlin.

8. Lebanon detains Hezbollah members as PM pledges end to impunity Al-Monitor · 11 Nov 2026

   Concerns about internal strife are growing amid tensions between Lebanese authorities and Hezbollah.

9. Indonesia's vice president has resigned, aide says, stoking political uncertainty Express Tribune · 11 Nov 2026

   Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has resigned, an aide said on Wednesday, a move that threatens ​to split a key political alliance and risks further political uncertainty in Southeast Asia's largest economy. Gibran, the 39-year-old son of former President Joko ‌Widodo, has come…

10. Jordan Firstman Voiced Animated Pic ‘Jim Queen’ Acquired By Magnolia Pictures, Sets Summer Release Deadline · 11 Nov 2026

    EXCLUSIVE: Magnolia Pictures has taken U.S. rights to the Cannes Midnight animated comedy Jim Queen from filmmakers Marco Nguyen and Nicolas Athané and featuring a voice cast led by Club Kid‘s star and director Jordan Firstman. A summer theatrical release for the English-language version is planned.…