US Faces Longest Government Shutdown; FAA Cuts Flights as Russia Prepares for Possible Nuclear Tests – 11/6/2025, 12:25:12 PM

The latest world news as of November 6, 2025 includes major developments in US politics, international relations, disasters, and global events.

• US Supreme Court questions the legality of former President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, raising doubts about his use of emergency authority to impose tariffs on imports from over 100 countries[2][7].

• The United States is experiencing its longest government shutdown, leading the aviation authority to cut flights by 10% at 40 major airports starting Friday[2][4].

• In Israel, 18 agricultural workers from Thailand have been detained for staying illegally[2].

• The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the central Philippines has risen to 85, highlighting ongoing severe weather impacts in the region[2].

• Sudan’s paramilitary forces killed at least 40 civilians during an attack on the city of el-Obeid, as fighting spreads into the Kordofan region, deepening the country’s humanitarian crisis[3].

• Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered officials to prepare for a possible resumption of nuclear tests, responding to remarks from Donald Trump suggesting the US may restart atomic testing[3][4].

• Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has pressed charges after being harassed near the government seat, framing the incident as an assault on all women[3].

• New York’s mayoral election sees Zohran Mamdani’s victory, inspiring political aspirations abroad, particularly in Uganda[1][3][4].

• In Europe, the European Commission welcomes a political agreement on the Defence Mini-Omnibus, with possibilities for Ukraine’s participation in the European Defence Fund[10].

• Norwegian transport authorities are tightening security after tests showed Chinese-made electric buses could be remotely disabled by the manufacturer, raising cybersecurity concerns[3].

• A UPS cargo plane crash and Japan’s military response to bear attacks are among other notable events[4].

• Google is set to launch AI data centers in space, indicating major technological advancements[1].

• Sports highlights include India’s women’s cricket team meeting PM Narendra Modi after their World Cup win, and the men’s cricket T20 match between India and Australia in Queensland[1][2].

These headlines reflect significant political, security, technological, and humanitarian developments worldwide.