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Iran launches missile attack on US ships as Trump unleashes new strikes in Middle East
Iran launches a missile attack on US ships as Trump unleashes new strikes in the Middle East.
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China stages unannounced Pacific drills in 'silent intimidation' of Taiwan, officials say
China stages unannounced Pacific drills in silent intimidation of Taiwan, officials say.
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CDC reports six measles deaths in 2026 as US battles worst outbreak in 35 years
The United States faces its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, with six reported deaths according to recent public health data.
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Microsoft confirms Outlook outage affecting customers accessing email services
Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, and Copilot were hit by a widespread, multi-region connectivity outage affecting thousands of users.
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Putin takes hard line in US talks as Ukraine says Starlink disrupted again
High-stakes diplomatic talks involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine wrap up in Abu Dhabi with agreements on prisoner exchanges.
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US envoys meet with Putin in the Kremlin after Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner meet Putin in Moscow after failed Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, pressing for European inclusion in peace negotiations.
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US Loses Grip on $121 Billion Mobile Gaming Sector to China
China has captured 40% of top mobile game revenue as the US falls to 16.5% in a market forecast to reach $121.1 billion in 2026.
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EXCLUSIVE: Chinese AI firms rush to secure Nvidia chip capacity as spy scandal stirs fear of US curbs
Chinese AI firms are racing to secure overseas Nvidia chip capacity as U.S. lawmakers weigh new export curbs and a spy scandal intensifies the political pressure.
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The job market is tough for young people. Older workers are thriving.
The Economist estimates AI has created around 1 million new jobs in America, far exceeding roughly 200,000 AI-related layoffs since mid-2023.
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Canada’s ambassador warns Trump tariffs are driving up costs, threatening U.S. investment
Canada's ambassador to the U.S., Mark Wiseman, warned that President Trump's tariffs are raising costs and threatening American investment, according to CNBC and other outlets.
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US warns Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia
The United States has warned Madagascar over its growing military ties and defense relations with Russia.
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Scoop: U.S. asks Russia to propose new security agreement with Europe
U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner have arrived at the Kremlin for Ukraine talks after asking Russia to propose a new security agreement with Europe.
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Iran-US deal faces major hurdles as Tehran refuses uranium transfer
Iran-US nuclear negotiations hit a critical impasse as Tehran rejects uranium transfer demands while Qatar mediates high-level talks between Washington and Tehran.
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Why talk of security architecture has struck a nerve in Europe
European leaders are pushing back against U.S. talk of a new security architecture for Europe, insisting NATO already exists and warning that any deal made above their heads is impossible.
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Oil Rebounds After Two-Day Drop on U.S.-Iran Conflict Uncertainty
Oil prices have rebounded following a two-day drop, driven by ongoing uncertainty surrounding the United States and Iran conflict.
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Iran War Updates: Iran vows not to part with "single particle of enriched nuclear material" as standoff continues
Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei vowed the country will not allow a single particle of enriched nuclear material to leave its territory and warned any new U.S. attacks would trigger strikes on American bases in Europe and beyond.
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US to seek Putin’s ‘blessing’ for Europe to join Ukraine talks
Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large prisoner exchange but made no breakthrough on ending the war after two days of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi.
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Measles is surging in the U.S.
Measles is surging across the United States according to a recent report published by CNBC.
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Oil up 1% after Iran says no nuclear material will leave the country
Oil prices rose 1% after Iran's security chief declared no enriched nuclear material will leave the country, hardening the standoff as war negotiations continue.
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Qatar PM warns of major US-Iran disagreements despite two-week reprieve from pos
Qatar has secured a diplomatic window of at least two weeks to avert a potential United States strike on Iran.
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Zelensky: Putin Will Return in 1, 2 or 5 Years if Ukraine Gives Up Donbas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that his country was not real estate as U.S.-brokered peace talks wrapped up.
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America defeated measles in 2000. Vaccine opposition brought it roaring back.
The United States risks losing its measles-free designation as vaccine opposition fuels a resurgence of the disease eliminated in 2000.
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CDC chief says agency will not change measles response if US loses elimination status
CDC director affirms vaccine-backed measles strategy as US deaths mount and elimination status faces review
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U.S. Received $12 Billion in Venezuelan Oil Revenues, Secret Report Shows
A secret KPMG report reveals the U.S. handled over $12 billion in Venezuelan oil revenues, raising questions about sanctions enforcement and financial transparency.
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The U.S. Has Lost Its Measles-Elimination Status, Data Suggests
Measles cases in the United States have surged to a 35-year high, threatening the nation's elimination status as public mistrust in vaccines grows.
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Measles elimination decision brewing, where is the fall vaccination data, and good news you might have missed
New York Times reporting suggests the U.S. has lost its measles-elimination status, putting a pending decision and fall vaccination data in focus.
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Europe and US agree to review postwar continental security as Ukraine talks begin
Europe and the US have agreed to review postwar continental security as Ukraine talks get underway, putting the future of European defense on the table.
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U.S. moves military aircraft from British base amid Iran threats
United States military planes evacuate from a British base amid emerging threats from Iran.
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Exclusive | U.S. Aircraft Evacuated From Second U.K. Base Due to Iran Threat
US aircraft evacuated from second UK base due to Iran threat
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U.S. signals breakthrough in Iran talks are unlikely, rejects ‘outrageous’ demands
Qatar's prime minister shuttles between Washington and Paris as U.S. officials signal Iran's demands remain 'outrageous' and a breakthrough unlikely despite a two-week diplomatic reprieve.
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China’s Trade Surplus Passes $1 Trillion at Record Pace
China's trade surplus topped $1 trillion in the first 10 months of 2026, reaching the milestone a month earlier than last year as exports surged 35.2% in October on AI-driven demand.
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France, U.S. Suspect Iran Was Behind Cyberattack on European Fridges
France and the United States suspect Iran orchestrated a cyberattack targeting European refrigerators.
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Is the PLA rehearsing operations to keep US forces out of a Taiwan conflict?
Recent military drills by China in the Western Pacific spark intense international attention and strategic debate regarding regional security.
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‘No concession’: What to expect from Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
Russia, Ukraine and the United States held two days of U.S.-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi, ending without a breakthrough on a ceasefire or territorial settlement.
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Ukraine Peace Talks Are Restarting After 9 Months. Here’s What to Expect.
Russia, Ukraine and the US open talks in Abu Dhabi with US officials seeking a final end to the war and Kyiv claiming battlefield leverage.
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Iran acquires oil facilities in China to bypass US sanctions, leaked document shows
A leaked letter reveals Iran has quietly acquired three Chinese oil terminals and seven storage tanks to circumvent U.S. sanctions, according to seven international outlets reporting simultaneously.
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Sanctioned Russian military aircraft lands at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel
A US-sanctioned Russian military plane lands at Ben Gurion Airport, drawing international backlash and scrutiny.
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Ukraine Peace Talks Resume This Week in Abu Dhabi
Three-way peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States have resumed in Abu Dhabi after a nine-month hiatus.
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US-led peace talks for Russia and Ukraine will look at security guarantees for both sides
US-led Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi this week will address ceasefire monitoring, territory, and security guarantees for both sides, while Moscow rejects any European role.
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Europeans join Abu Dhabi talks in bid to thwart Russian security demands
European participants join US-led peace talks in Abu Dhabi focusing on security guarantees for Russia and Ukraine.
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Iran Warns US of ‘Catastrophic’ Retaliation as Australia Presses Trump to De-escalate
Iran issues a catastrophic retaliation warning to the US while Australia urges President Trump to de-escalate regional tensions.
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Europe to join U.S.-brokered Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, defying Kremlin objections
European officials will join U.S.-brokered Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi this week despite Kremlin objections to EU participation.
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In America’s measles epidemic, RFK Jr. is now on trial
U.S. measles cases have surpassed 5,000 for the first time in 35 years as RFK Jr. faces a pivotal political moment.
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Iran executes 3 men accused of links to US and Israel, protesting against regime
Iran executed three men on November 8, 2026, accusing them of armed unrest during January 2026 protests and links to Israel and the United States, amid a broader crackdown that has led to at least 10 death sentences for protesters.
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China in talks to host historic meeting between Xi, Putin and Trump
China confirms active discussions to host a historic trilateral summit between Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump.
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Iran prepares for war to resume, eyeing new targets and a shift in military tactics
Iranian lawmakers warn that European countries could face missile strikes if the U.S. launches attacks from their bases.
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Why Italy’s Giorgia Meloni Is Willing to Lose Votes Over Ukraine
Italy's Giorgia Meloni addresses the European Union's stance on Ukraine as the United States and Russia hold security talks.
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Strait of Hormuz could reopen as part of Qatari plan for Iran nuclear inspections
Iran issues a two-day diplomacy ultimatum to the United States regarding hostilities.
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60 years of denial about Israel’s nuclear weapons program confronts a new reality
Sixty years of deliberate nuclear ambiguity by Israel face unprecedented pressure and new scrutiny in global reporting.
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Exclusive: US is 'playing politics' with Patriot missiles
Finland calls on the US to show political willingness and hand over already paid-for Patriot missiles to Ukraine.
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German GTA 6 Players Can Legally Take Time Off to Play the Game on Launch, But Spots Are Limited
German workers can legally take time off to play Grand Theft Auto VI on its November 19 launch, but only a limited number of spots are available.
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Canada Tax Plan Aims to Compete With US for Jobs
Canada has introduced a new tax plan specifically structured to compete directly with the United States for valuable jobs.
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Iran says tankers struck in Hormuz amid fears of new US attack
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Qatar’s emir holds call with Trump as mediators push for deal to end Iran war
Qatar's emir and Trump discuss mediation as Iran declares it will not remove enriched nuclear material from the country.
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‘Nobody considered this a European problem’: Is Europe ready to stand up to Iranian threats?
Europe faces direct missile threats from Iran while regional tensions escalate around Hormuz and U.S. forces.
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Putin Humiliated With Explosive Double Blow
Renewed mass attacks target multiple Russian oil refineries as the broader campaign yields massive reported damage.
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America got the anti-data-center wave it voted for. Here come the economic consequences
Voters in nearly 40 US towns have rejected data center projects, signaling a significant political roadblock for the artificial intelligence build-out.
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Saudi Arabia Has No Easy Choices as It Weighs How to Combat Houthi Threat
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Iran slams US response to negotiations, demands America 'fully and explicitly' address its 7 outlandish conditions
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Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump
Analysis from the Times and The Mirror explores the aftermath of Donald Trump's midterm elections hammering.