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Iran bans access to most forests after fire in UNESCO-listed site

Iran bans access to most forests after fire in UNESCO-listed site

Northern Iran’s Hyrcanian forest fire, initially controlled, reignited on Nov 15 due to winds and drought

Asia
Bangladesh authorities seize 10kgs gold from Hasina's bank lockers

Bangladesh authorities seize 10kgs gold from Hasina's bank lockers

Officials says the discovery was made after opening lockers that had been seized in September

Europe
Putin says authorities must galvanize Russian identity in Ukraine

Putin says authorities must galvanize Russian identity in Ukraine

A document, signed by Putin, calls for measures to ensure 95 percent of country's population identify as Russian by 2036

Middle East
Israeli army announces new operation in northern West Bank

Israeli army announces new operation in northern West Bank

Israeli troops or settlers have killed more than 1,000 Palestinians in the West Bank since the start of the war

North America
Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump of using FBI to 'intimidate' them

Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump of using FBI to 'intimidate' them

Democrats vow to uphold their constitutional duties despite intimidation