HT morning brief Nov 10: Trump says Iran war 'militarily effectively over'; M John Harrison becomes oldest-ever Booker Prize winner

Good morning, readers. Here is a roundup of the major political and global news. President Donald Trump announced on November 10, 2025, that the US military operation in Iran is effectively concluded, with the nation focusing on sanctions, naval blockade, and targeted strikes instead. Meanwhile, British author M John Harrison made literary history by winning the 2026 Booker Prize at the remarkable age of 81, making him the oldest recipient of the prestigious award.

Harrison's novel 'The End of Everything' marked the first win for a science fiction author in the competition's history. Turning to sports, actor Sonia Balani played a minor role in a recently released Ramayana epic, though her scenes were significantly edited out of the final cut. Lastly, the cricket series against an unspecified opponent saw India secure the first two matches, positioning them well to potentially clinch the series as they progressed to the next destination.