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1. Diabetes: CAPPA urges FG, states to impose 20% sugary drinks tax, reform food policies Vanguard · 15 Nov 2026

   By Chioma Obinna On this day World Diabetes Day, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) on Saturday called on the Federal Government and state governments to urgently reform Nigeria’s food policies, impose a minimum 20 per cent tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and…

2. PNG Lewas fall to Sri Lanka by 67 runs in Emerging Nations Trophy Post-Courier · 15 Nov 2026

   The Papua New Guinea Lewas suffered a 67-run defeat against Sri Lanka in their ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 clash at the Seven Districts Ground on Sunday, November 15. Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a competitive 150/5 from their 20 overs. Opener Vishmi Gunaratne anchored the innings…

3. Tonga battles drought as Prime Minister calls for stronger global climate action Islands Business · 15 Nov 2026

   TONGA has declared drought across most of its islands, with the effects of El Niño expected to persist until at least June next year... The post Tonga battles drought as Prime Minister calls for stronger global climate action appeared first on Islands Business .

4. Stranded turtle's 16-hour road trip to recovery ABC News (Australia) · 15 Nov 2026

   After a call for help, Bunbury wildlife carer Letesha Heslewood drives almost 1,400km to pick up a loggerhead turtle stranded on WA's south-east coast.

5. Shenzhen’s Manufacturing Power Draws Wave of Innovators Bloomberg · 15 Nov 2026

   You can't get the speed anywhere else": Despite tariffs and political narratives, hardware innovators from the US are rushing back to China's tech capital to turn their ideas into reality faster and cheaper.Bloomberg's Stephen Engle has more. (Source: Bloomberg)

6. Looking for a summer job? Here’s what to consider ABC News · 15 Nov 2026

   If you're looking for a few extra hours of work or exploring what you love doing, a summer job could be the right fit for you.

7. Geopolitics a threat to shipping but Hong Kong can tap mainland China’s potential: experts South China Morning Post · 15 Nov 2026

   Geopolitics will remain the biggest challenge to Hong Kong’s shipping industry as it seeks to stay competitive, although US President Donald Trump’s indication to hold off on further attacks on Iran is positive news amid the global fuel crisis, industry leaders have said. They also highlighted the…

8. Ashley Judd claims mom Naomi threatened to pull tuition over what she was learning and her lesbian professor Fox News · 15 Nov 2026

   Ashley Judd is opening up about a past rift with her late mother, Naomi Judd, sparked by a lesbian college professor. On the debut episode of her new podcast, "A Table Prepared," Ashley sat down with her co-host, former Christ Church Nashville Pastor Dan Scott. During their conversation, Ashley…

9. Harrison Ford’s Apple TV Series Officially Expands Season 4 Cast Collider · 15 Nov 2026

   Until 2022, Harrison Ford never had a regular role on a television series, remaining best known for his cinematic efforts from Star Wars to Indiana Jones , and his Oscar-nominated turn in Witness . Yet, he's now been at the center of two massive and very different shows from two of the industry's…

10. So, do you know what that Socso deduction in your payslip pays for? Malay Mail · 15 Nov 2026

    KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — You see it every month on your payslip: a small deduction labelled Socso, amounting to just a few ringgit. For some, they know that it is another statutory deduction made alongside their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions and income tax. But not many know exactly…