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US labor market resilient; existing home sales hit more than 16-year low in October

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, but remained at a level consistent with a

November 12, 2026

Gunman kills one, wounds four in busy Washington, DC, neighborhood

A gunman killed one person and wounded four others in a busy Washington, DC, neighborhood on Thursday morning before barricading himself

November 12, 2026

Ireland faces pressure to stop sending Russia an ingredient vital to its war on Ukraine

A cargo ship is set to leave Ireland for Russia with alumina, a white powder that experts say is likely used to make weapons

November 12, 2026

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Indian PM Modi to attend ASEAN summit in Manila from November 16 to 17

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Philippines from November 16 to 17 to attend the summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Manila

November 12, 2026

South Africa's ANC spokesperson: leader Ramaphosa is not under pressure to resign

The leader of South Africa's African National Congress (ANC), President Cyril Ramaphosa, is not under pressure to resign, the ANC's spokesperson said on Thursday,

November 12, 2026

India's inflation breaches central bank's 6% limit, bolsters case for rate hikes

India's retail inflation surged to 6.09% in October, breaching the central bank's 6% limit for the first time under the new series,

November 12, 2026

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Indian PM Modi to attend ASEAN summit in Manila from November 16 to 18

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Philippines from November 16 to 18 to attend the summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Manila

November 12, 2026

Russian ambassador to US dies suddenly after suffering chronic illness, foreign ministry says

November 11, 2026

Asia|Economy|Political

What is ASEAN and why does the bloc matter?

Major powers will join a summit next week of Southeast Asian nations hosted by the Philippines against one of the most complex backdrops for the regional bloc,

November 12, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

In APEC host Shenzhen, China’s next-gen startups still bank on foreign buyers

The billboards along the thoroughfares of this metropolis welcome US President Donald Trump and other world leaders next week with a futuristic

November 12, 2026

Australian corporate watchdog sues CBA over alleged business customer overcharging

Australia's corporate regulator said on Thursday it has launched civil penalty proceedings against Commonwealth Bank of Australia in the Federal Court over allegations it

November 11, 2026

Asia|Business|Crime|Political|World

Police chief says illegal wiretapping of Indonesia's president extended to many others

Indonesia’s police chief says an illegal wiretapping operation targeting President Prabowo Subianto also surveilled senior government officials, politicians, activists and law enforcement personnel

November 12, 2026

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Dollar near one-month high as yen edges toward 160

The dollar held near a one-month high against major peers in early Asian trading on Thursday, supported by growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate

November 12, 2026

Massive rescue effort underway after NYC building collapse leaves at least 1 dead, 12 injured, officials say

November 11, 2026

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles, drones; group denies targeting Mecca

Saudi air defences intercepted Houthi missiles and drones launched towards Riyadh, Mecca and other regions on Wednesday, as hostilities between the Iran-aligned group and the

November 11, 2026

Migrants trek north through Mexico, buoyed by US election result

More than a thousand migrants were walking northward on Wednesday in a caravan through southern Mexico, spurred by last week's

November 11, 2026

Iran will not allow enriched nuclear material to leave the country, security chief says

Iran will not allow even a single particle of enriched nuclear material to leave the country and there will be consequences in the event of any new US strikes on the Islamic

November 11, 2026

Brazil electoral court fines Meta, sees no deliberate election bias

Brazil's electoral authority fined Meta's Facebook 7.5 million reais ($1.34 million) for failing to fully comply with judicial orders during last month's presidential

November 11, 2026

No SUV, no problem. Edmunds picks the five best cars with all-wheel drive

If you want all-wheel-drive traction but don’t want an SUV, don’t worry

November 11, 2026

US Army soldier arrested in UK on suspicion of espionage related to Russia

November 10, 2026

Asia|Business|Political|World

China backs Cuba in opposing sanctions, blockades; pledges 'firm support', Xinhua reports

China will firmly support Cuba in safeguarding national sovereignty and in opposing sanctions, blockades and external interference "no matter how circumstances evolve,"

November 11, 2026

China and ASEAN make progress on South China Sea pact but can't finish talks this year

Regional diplomats say China and Southeast Asian countries have made progress on a South China Sea pact but won’t be able to conclude negotiations this year as agreed

November 11, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

China's Singles Day shopping festival puts AI selling power to the test

If you are looking for evidence of how enthusiastically China is adopting AI, look no further than the country's premier month-long Singles Day

November 11, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for more balanced US-China trade ties ahead of Trump-Xi talks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a more balanced U.S.-China trade relationship ahead of talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping

November 11, 2026

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