The Daily Guardian

A nationwide FAA shutdown grounded US airlines for several hours on November 13 after a contractor’s upgrade to air traffic control equipment triggered a communications breakdown. At least 3,000 flights scheduled for November 14 were also cancelled as airlines struggled to resume normal operations. Transportation Secretary Duffy said investigators were examining possible contractor incompetence or faulty equipment. The FAA ruled out evidence of a cyberattack and expects normal flight operations to resume by November 15. #FAA #USFlights #FlightCancellations #AviationNews #USA

SpaceX has achieved a major milestone by catching its Starship spacecraft returning from orbit for the first time. Mechazilla’s giant mechanical arms successfully caught the spacecraft at Starbase, Texas, around 22 hours after launch. During its 15th test flight, Starship deployed 26 Starlink satellites and completed 14 orbits around Earth. However, the Super Heavy booster exploded over the Gulf. The successful catch brings SpaceX closer to developing a fully reusable rocket system, potentially reducing launch costs and enabling more frequent missions. #SpaceX #Starship #ElonMusk #Mechazilla #SpaceExploration

Delhi’s worsening air quality has triggered a fivefold surge in air purifier sales, with some shops reporting daily sales rising from four to 20 units. As AQI levels cross 400, the Chamber of Trade and Industry has urged the Centre to reduce GST on air purifiers and HEPA filters from 18% to 5%. Traders have also demanded a ₹5,000-crore pollution relief package for Delhi and financial support for businesses affected by GRAP restrictions. #DelhiPollution #DelhiAQI #AirPollution #AirPurifiers

The bodies of two missing Special Operations Group personnel, Rachpal Kumar and Bobby Chand, have been recovered from Kishtwar forests in Jammu and Kashmir. Both were found with bullet injuries, while their service weapons were missing, raising suspicions of a possible terror attack. The officers had gone missing on Wednesday after gunfire was reported in the area. The recovery comes amid heightened security following a separate attack on a CRPF checkpoint in Kulgam that injured three personnel. Investigators are questioning suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba overground workers over their alleged role in supporting the attackers. #JammuAndKashmir #Kishtwar #SOG #TerrorAttack

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said Taiwan’s reunification with China is inevitable, calling it an “unwavering historical mission”. Speaking at an event marking Sun Yat-sen’s 160th birth anniversary, Xi reiterated Beijing’s push for peaceful reunification under its “one country, two systems” model. Taiwan rejected the proposal, saying its people would not accept it. The remarks come ahead of Xi’s expected meeting with US President Donald Trump at the APEC summit. #China #Taiwan #XiJinping #CrossStraitRelations #DonaldTrump

Thousands of people gathered in Warsaw’s city centre to mark Poland’s 108th Independence Day. The annual celebrations brought large crowds to the streets as people came together to commemorate the country’s independence with patriotic displays and public gatherings. #Poland #Warsaw #IndependenceDay #PolishIndependenceDay

The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a suspected Pakistani drone from an agricultural field in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district. Identified as a DJI Matrice 300 RTK, the device was found around 800 metres from the International Border. No payload was attached. It has been sent for forensic examination to determine its origin and flight history. #JammuAndKashmir #Samba #BSF #Pakistan #DroneRecovery

One life was lost and 12 residents were injured after an apartment building collapsed in central Brooklyn, New York. According to New York City Fire Department (FDNY) officials, the building was located on a block between Newkirk and Flatbush avenues. Emergency crews responded to the scene. #Brooklyn #NewYork #BuildingCollapse #FDNY #BreakingNews

Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) has charged eight former military intelligence officers with genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity over the persecution of the left-wing Patriotic Union party. More than 5,700 party members were killed or disappeared between 1985 and 1993. Investigators allege military intelligence helped identify and track victims before the attacks. #Colombia #PatrioticUnion #JEP #WarCrimes #CrimesAgainstHumanity

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his entourage reportedly faced a stern warning from an honour guard during a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A guard allegedly shouted “Silence! Show some respect!” after the group was heard laughing loudly at the memorial. #PeteHegseth #USDefence #TombOfTheUnknownSoldier #Pentagon

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was reportedly taken to a hospital in Islamabad over eye and blood pressure issues. The 74 year old underwent an eye examination and received treatment before being shifted back to Adiala Jail. His lawyers have raised concerns over his deteriorating health and significant vision loss in his right eye. #ImranKhan #Pakistan #Islamabad #AdialaJail

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Israel is financially capable of purchasing American weapons without US funding. Rubio stated that Israel can continue buying arms from Washington, but the US would no longer need to provide financing for those purchases. #MarcoRubio #Israel #UnitedStates #USArms

Footage released on November 9 shows smoke rising from Oman’s Didamar Island in the Strait of Hormuz, following Iranian claims that the IRGC struck the island. Iranian state media said the attack destroyed navigation systems. However, Reuters could not independently verify the claims or confirm what was burning. Satellite imagery showed thermal activity on November 8. #Iran #Oman #DidamarIsland #IRGC #StraitOfHormuz

American mercenary Matthew VanDyke has alleged that his arrest in India, alongside six Ukrainian nationals, was linked to Russia’s war against Ukraine. Released on bail in September, he has promised to reveal further details. VanDyke faces allegations of providing weapons and drone warfare training to armed groups in Myanmar, which he denies. #India #MatthewVanDyke #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar

Security checks are underway at a Bank of Baroda branch on Sansad Marg in India’s capital, Delhi, following a bomb threat call. No suspicious object has been found so far. Authorities are working to identify the caller as security personnel continue their checks. #India #Delhi #BombThreat #BankOfBaroda #SansadMarg

The Jonas Brothers added a Tamil twist to their Diwali celebrations as they grooved to Sai Abhyankkar’s song ‘Radhimaa’. While Nick Jonas continued his ‘National Jiju’ era, Joe Jonas grabbed attention with his thumkas. Fans were quick to compare his dance moves to Dua Lipa’s viral hip-swinging meme. #JonasBrothers #JoeJonas #NickJonas #Diwali

India’s capital, Delhi, is set to launch the ‘Namo Yamuna River Safari’ at Sonia Vihar. The initiative aims to introduce a new river-based tourism experience along the Yamuna, offering visitors a fresh way to explore the city’s riverfront. Visuals from the launch site show preparations underway. #India #Delhi #YamunaRiver #RiverSafari #SoniaVihar #IndianTourism

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said he is not worried about calls for his impeachment. He announced that he will address the issue at a press conference tomorrow morning, amid growing political scrutiny and pressure from Democratic lawmakers. #PeteHegseth #USPolitics #Impeachment #Pentagon

US President Donald Trump has defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after speaking with him about espionage allegations involving a woman. Trump said Huang told him he had no knowledge that she was allegedly a spy, adding that he believed the CEO’s account. #DonaldTrump #JensenHuang #Nvidia #EspionageAllegations

Pakistan’s Hindu community in Karachi celebrated Diwali with prayers at temples, fireworks and the traditional lighting of clay oil lamps at dusk. The festivities brought members of the community together to mark the festival of lights, celebrating faith, hope and togetherness. #Diwali #Karachi #Pakistan #HinduCommunity