Jay Bhattacharya: Trump’s research czar

A Stanford doctor who opposed lockdowns and authored a declaration advocating for youth herd immunity during the pandemic will head the U.S. National Institutes of Health

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U.S. approves $385 million arms sales to Taiwan

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Iran to begin enriching uranium with thousands of advanced centrifuges: U.N. watchdog

In a statement, the IAEA outlined the plans Iran informed it of, which include feeding uranium into some 45 cascades of its advanced IR-2M, IR-4 and IR-6 centrifuges

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Three Hindu temples in Bangladesh's Chattogram vandalised

The attack took place around 2.30 p.m. in the port city's Harish Chandra Munsef Lane, where the Shantaneshwari Matri Temple, the nearby Shoni Temple, and the Shantaneshwari Kalibari Temple were targeted

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Australian PM Anthony Albanese says social media ban will reduce 'harm'

The crackdown on sites like Facebook, Instagram and X, which was approved by parliament late Thursday, will lead to "better outcomes and less harm for young Australians", says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

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Iran to hold nuclear talks with three European powers

Iranian diplomat Majid Takht-Ravanchi, who serves as the political deputy to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, is scheduled to represent Iran in Friday's talks

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Armed insurrection to parliamentary politics

Integrating insurgent groups into democratic politics can strengthen the legitimacy of democracy itself

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Trump taps retired General Keith Kellogg for Ukraine envoy role

Keith Kellogg, who was the Chief of Staff for the White House National Security Council during Trump's 2017-2021 term and National Security adviser to then-Vice President Mike Pence

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No funds disbursed to Adani Colombo port project so far, assessing situation: U.S. Agency DFC

Delay over $533 mn loan announced in November 2023 comes as Sri Lankan government says reports reviewing projects will come “very soon”

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U.S. drawing up contingency plans for Taiwan emergency: Kyodo news agency

U.S. preparing military deployments in Japan and Philippines amid Taiwan emergency contingency, drawing criticism from China

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Israel to decide on ceasefire as U.S. says deal 'close'

The United States, European Union and United Nations have all been actively pushing in recent days for a truce in the long-running hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which flared into all-out war in late September

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Special counsel moves to dismiss election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump

The Justice Department believes Donald Trump can no longer be tried following longstanding policy that says sitting Presidents cannot be prosecuted

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Pakistan Minister vows to 'protect Islamabad' as Imran Khan's supporters march towards capital to stage protest

Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi criticised the timing of the protest, saying the protestors were using the same route through which the visiting delegation of Belarus was supposed to pass.

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U.S. agency conducting due diligence on Adani's Sri Lanka project, Bloomberg reports

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation has not reached a final agreement on the loan, an official with the agency said in an email

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U.N. rules for carbon trading between nations approved at COP29 climate talks

This decision, taken during extra time at the COP29 conference, is a major step forward in a thorny debate that has dragged through climate talks for years, and diplomats broke into applause when the decision was gavelled

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Adanis knew of U.S. probe when they sold ‘bribe-linked assets’ to TotalEnergies, say prosecutors

Adani Group under U.S. investigation for bribery, sells solar stake to TotalEnergies, sparking legal allegations and controversy

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Judge in Trump criminal hush money case delays sentencing indefinitely

Judge Juan Merchan said that the joint application for a stay of sentencing is granted to the extent that the November 26, 2024 date is adjourned

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Pakistani city mourns 42 Shia Muslims who were ambushed, killed in gun attack

Protesters in Pakistan’s northwest mourn 42 Shia Muslims killed in ambush, sparking tensions and anti-government sentiment

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Advanced Chinese warship showcased in Hong Kong

Chinese warship Hainan showcases Beijing’s military might in Hong Kong, symbolising authority and strength in the region

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Dozens feared dead in Gaza after Israeli strikes

Israeli strikes in Gaza leave dozens dead or missing, as hospital director and civil defence agency report

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Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for Attorney General

Matt Gaetz withdraws as President-elect’s Attorney General pick amid sex trafficking investigation, facing doubts on confirmation from senators

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Gautam Adani charged with defrauding investors; hiding plan to bribe Indian officials, says U.S.

Gautam Adani indicted for securities fraud and “bribery” in solar energy project, impacting investors and officials

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An overturning of Sri Lanka’s old political order

The dramatic electoral shift following the Sri Lankan parliamentary election radically alters the political terrain; it cannot be business as usual any more

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Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump appoints Whitaker as NATO ambassador despite lack of foreign policy experience, raising concerns about U.S. representation within alliance

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Trump chooses billionaire and key transition advisor Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary

President-elect Trump nominates Howard Lutnick, a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as commerce secretary to enforce tariffs and boost economy

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Unapologetic Azerbaijan drills for oil bear climate talks

The world is moving in the direction to increase the green energy and green transition programs, says COP29’s president; petrostates globally are estimated to lose about $8 trillion in revenue between now and 2040 with a moderate-paced transition

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Israel Army says 40 projectiles fired from Lebanon into central, northern Israel

The Israeli police said they were searching the impact sites from projectiles intercepted by Israel's air defence systems but did not report any serious damage

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United Kingdom hits Iran with new sanctions for supplying missiles to Russia

The U.K. sanctions Iran for transferring ballistic missiles and other weapons to Russia, freezing assets of Iran’s national airline and state-owned shipping company

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Global South hit by food, fuel, fertiliser crisis due to conflicts: PM Modi at G-20 Summit

In address on first day of G-20 summit, PM Modi compliments Brazilian presidency of the grouping for taking forward ‘decisions’ taken at New Delhi summit and highlights the Centre’s various schemes

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Bangladesh will seek extradition of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina from India: Interim chief Yunus

Muhammad Yunus seeks extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India and also promises electoral reforms, a new election in Bangladesh

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A devastating blow to global climate efforts

Donald’s Trump’s re-election casts an ominous shadow over the climate crisis

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Senegal votes for lawmakers in test for new President

Senegal legislative elections aim to give the President’s party majority for reforms amid concerns of unrest and economic challenges

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China is ready to work with new U.S. administration: Xi tells Biden in APEC Summit

Xi Jinping tells U.S. President Biden China is ready to work with new administration as Trump prepares to take over

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Sri Lanka parliamentary election: How the NPP won over country’s ethnic minorities

NPP candidates won 12 out of 28 seats in five electoral districts in the north and east, outperforming regional parties, demonstrating successful outreach and voter shift due to its promise to improve daily lives

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U.S. returns over 1,400 antiquities worth $10 million to India

Over 600 looted Indian antiquities worth $10 million returned, with more to come and the investigations is underway

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine war will end ‘sooner’ with Trump in office

Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a “constructive exchange” with Donald Trump during their telephone conversation after his victory in the U.S. presidential election.

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Lebanon’s Prime Minister asks Iran to help secure a cease-fire in Israel-Hezbollah war

As a top adviser to Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei visited Lebanon for talks

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A 2024 election result that leaves many astounded

Donald Trump’s rise to prominence highlights a democratic flaw — the absence of a socially aware and informed electorate that focuses on the greater good

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The contrast between the U.S. and India on counting day

The Indian model of providing electoral results via the Election Commission works much better than the American one

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COP29: BASIC countries ask rich nations to honour commitments for climate finance rather than “diluting obligations”

As the annual climate change summit entered the fourth day Brazil, South Africa, India and China (BASIC) also reiterated the need to fully implement the Paris Agreement 2015, a legally binding international treaty

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Trump taps former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard as US intel chief; Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

Tulsi Gabbard demanded U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq and Syria during her 2020 Presidential run; Marco Rubio would be the first Hispanic as the top U.S. diplomat

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Trump names firebrand lawmaker Matt Gaetz U.S. Attorney General

Donald Trump posted on social media that Matt Gaetz will end Weaponized Government

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Photographer from Gaza Strip among winners at top photography award in UAE

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) is the richest photography competition in the world.

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Trump picks former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to be Ambassador to Israel

President-elect Donald Trump will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel

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Greta Thunberg protests against Azerbaijan hosting global climate summit

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has attended a rally in Georgia to protest against Azernaijan hosting the annual United Nations climate talks

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Thousands rally in Georgia to question the vote and demand a new election

The protesters waved Georgian and European Union flags and gathered outside the Georgian parliament

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Saudi, Kuwait may soon fill locals in skilled, semi skilled jobs handled by migrants: Study

The study said that the reliance on expatriate labour, particularly for low-skilled jobs, will persist unless substantial automation initiatives are implemented in the the two Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries

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China reaffirms boundaries of sea near flashpoint reef

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday (November 8, 2024) signed two laws defining the country's sea waters and imposing fixed lanes for foreign ships, sparking a sharp riposte by China which summoned Manila's envoy

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One person is dead after a shooting at Tuskegee University in U.S.

The victim of the shooting was not a university student, but some of those who were injured were

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Israel urges fans to skip France-Israel football match in Paris

The National Security Council called on Israelis to “avoid attending sports games/cultural events involving Israelis

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Make America Great Again: Revenge of the dispossessed

What the ruling establishments of both Republican and Democratic parties had tried to dismiss as an inconsequential disturbance in American politics has turned out to be a powerful political movement that returned Donald Trump to the White House

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Famine looming in north Gaza: U.N.-backed report

The alert from the Famine Review Committee warned of "an imminent and substantial likelihood of famine occurring, due to the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Gaza Strip."

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Election 2024: Trump’s victory and the path ahead for the U.S.

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Morning Digest: NSCN-IM threatens armed violence for first time since 2015 agreement; Article 370 cannot be restored by anyone, says PM Modi, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

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Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald Trump

The Justice Department has unsealed criminal charges in a thwarted Iranian plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump before this week’s presidential election

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Elon Musk took part in Trump-Zelensky call: Ukrainian official

His presence during an official call underlines his close ties to the next US president.

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Watch: ‘Heartbroken’ Kamala Harris supporters gather at Howard University

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War, news, and Trump

U.S. mainstream media is caught in the whirlwind of domestic politics

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Americans vote in close race

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump focused their efforts in the final hours on crucial battleground States

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Netanyahu dismisses Defence Minister in surprise announcement

Mr. Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza. But Mr. Netanyahu had avoided firing his rival. Mr. Netanyahu cited “significant gaps” and a “crisis of trust” between the men.

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Experts say next American president will have to work closely with India, there's no choice

Democratic leader Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump are locked in a fierce race to occupy the White House as the 47th President of the U.S.

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Death toll in Lebanon crosses 3,000 in 13-month Israel-Hezbollah war, Health Ministry says

Hezbollah began firing rockets into northern Israel the day after Hamas' surprise attack into Israel on Oct 7, 2023 ignited the war in Gaza. Hezbollah and Hamas are both allied with Iran.

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Israel ends agreement with UN agency providing aid in Gaza

Israel says it’s terminated the agreement facilitating the work of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, the main aid provider in Gaza

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U.S. presidential polls: Candidates make final cases in swing states

This year is historic for several reasons, including that Ms Harris, 60, is the first Indian American and Black woman to seek the Presidency. Mr Trump, 78, is the first former President to be convicted of a felony and is seeking a second non-consecutive term, only the second is U.S. history.

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Lebanon says three killed in Israeli strike near Sidon city

Emergency teams had been previously unable to access the flashpoint town, some six kilometres from the border, where Hezbollah says it battling Israeli ground forces.

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An Emirati night with the emperor of music

Rahman and team leave the audience at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi enthralled with a string of hits

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Georgian Dream: Clinging to power

The pro-Moscow party in the Caucasus country has been accused of voter fraud in last month’s elections that were seen as a contest between Russia and the West

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Naim Qassem: From spokesman to leader

Following the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah gets a new chief after a gap of 32 years in Naim Qassem, its most visible figure in the media

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Joe Biden makes final campaign stop for Kamala Harris in Scranton, his childhood hometown

The president rallied union workers, a constituency with whom he is popular, at a small hall in the town where he grew up before his family moved to Delaware, where he would launch his more than 50-year political career.

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Spain flood deaths top 200, hopes fade for missing

The floods that have tossed vehicles, collapsed bridges and covered towns with mud since Tuesday (October 29, 2024) are the European country’s deadliest such disaster in decades

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Morning Digest: Companies from Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru lead list of Indian entities facing U.S. sanctions; Rohit Bal, czar of high fashion, dies at 63, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

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Roof collapse at Serbian railway station kills at least 13

Officials say a roof collapse at a railway station in northern Serbia has killed at least 13 people

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