Government Shutdown Grounds Hundreds of Flights, Sparks Chaos at US Airports – 11/7/2025, 8:29:32 AM

The latest world news as of November 7, 2025, includes major developments in US politics, international conflict, severe weather events, and notable incidents:

• US Government Shutdown: Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across major American airports due to pressure on the air traffic control system caused by the ongoing government shutdown[2][3]. Travelers are facing significant disruptions as the FAA implements flight cuts at 40 airports to ease the strain on air traffic controllers[3][7].

• Typhoon Kalmagi: Asia has been hit by Typhoon Kalmagi, the deadliest storm of the year, prompting mass evacuations in the Philippines and causing significant casualties and damage in Vietnam. The president of the Philippines has declared a state of emergency[1][4].

• US-Venezuela Tensions: US B-52 bombers flew near Venezuela in a show of force amid President Trump’s crackdown on drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean[2].

• UPS Plane Crash: A UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least 13 people. Dashcam footage reveals the jet lost two engines before takeoff; search teams are still looking for missing persons[3].

• UK’s Ex-Prince Andrew: US lawmakers have requested former prince Andrew testify about his connections with Jeffrey Epstein[2][4].

• Major Arctic Blast: A significant cold wave is forecast to hit the Deep South and East Coast of the US, affecting millions[3].

• Dallas Cowboys Tragedy: Marshawn Kneeland, a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, died at age 24 after leading police on a chase[3].

• International Incidents:

  • Sudan: Paramilitary forces killed at least 40 civilians in el-Obeid as fighting intensifies in the Kordofan region[4].
  • Ukraine: Russian forces are close to capturing Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine[4].
  • Bolivia: The Supreme Court annulled the prison sentence of former interim President Jeanine Áñez, ordering her immediate release[4].
  • Australia-Nauru Relations: Australia has begun deporting hundreds of non-citizens to Nauru under a new bilateral agreement[5].
• Other Notable Events:
  • Trump Administration: President Donald Trump announced a deal to lower the prices of popular weight-loss drugs, including Wegovy and Zepbound[3].
  • Miss Universe Protest: Contestants walked out in protest after the pageant director berated Miss Mexico[3].
  • Sudanese Conflict: Outside powers’ support for warring sides is fueling ongoing atrocities in Sudan[4].
  • Russia Nuclear Tests: President Putin has asked officials to prepare plans for possibly resuming nuclear tests, responding to remarks by President Trump about US atomic tests[4].
  • Mexico President Incident: President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico pressed charges after a public groping incident[4].

These headlines reflect significant global political, humanitarian, and environmental developments as of November 7, 2025[1][2][3][4][5][6].