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November 07, 2026

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Russia Strikes Kyiv Region Ahead of Trilateral Talks, Ukraine Says

Russian airstrikes hit a major bridge and energy facilities in the Kyiv region ahead of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of trying to push Ukraine into a blackout.Russian airstrikes hit a major bridge and energy facilities in the Kyiv region, according to the supplied report. The strikes came ahead of trilateral talks scheduled in Abu Dhabi. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of trying to push Ukraine “into a blackout.” The report does not provide further details on casualties, damage or the outcome of the talks.

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Economy

U.S. Adds 165,000 Jobs in October as Labor Market Shows Resilience

The United States added 165,000 jobs in October, exceeding economists’ expectations, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.The United States added 165,000 jobs in October, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The gain exceeded economists’ expectations, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%. The figures came as the labor market was described as being in a “low-hire, low-fire” period, with sluggish hiring but few layoffs. The report also noted expectations of an interest-rate increase in December.

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New Zealand Election Heads for a Cliffhanger as Minor Party Could Hold Balance of Power

New Zealand’s National and Labour parties were close in early election results, with no coalition expected to win a majority and minor parties positioned to determine the next government.New Zealand’s election was heading toward a close result, with National and Labour running nearly level in early counting. With 8% of the vote counted, National had 31.2% and Labour 28.4%, followed by the Greens, Act, NZ First, Opportunity and Te Pāti Māori. The supplied report said no coalition was expected to secure a majority. Minor parties could therefore become kingmakers in forming the next government.

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Paraguay President Impeached and Placed Under House Arrest After Bank Collapse

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was impeached and placed under house arrest after a banking crisis left millions of people unable to access their money, according to the BBC.Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was ousted through impeachment after a banking crisis, the BBC reported. The crisis left millions of people unable to access their money. Peña was also placed under house arrest. The supplied material does not give further details about the bank collapse, the impeachment process or the next government arrangement.

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Tech

Power and Water Constraints Put Southeast Asia’s Data-Center Expansion on Hold

Thailand paused construction on 49 data-center projects and approval decisions on 117 others, while a major Indonesian province halted one project over permitting and environmental concerns.Southeast Asia’s data-center expansion is facing new regulatory and infrastructure constraints. Thailand paused construction on 49 projects and approval decisions on 117 more in September 2026, after planned projects had been linked to $27 billion in investment. In Indonesia, the governor of West Java halted construction on a data center because of missing permits and an incomplete environmental assessment. Power, water and monitoring concerns have pressured the sector’s recent growth.

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U.S. Approved Nvidia H200 Shipments to Chinese Firms With Sanctions Ties, NYT Reports

The U.S. Commerce Department approved dozens of Chinese companies to handle Nvidia H200 chips, including some with ties to firms under national-security sanctions, according to The New York Times.The Commerce Department approved dozens of Chinese companies to handle Nvidia’s H200 chips, according to The New York Times. Some of the companies reportedly have ties to firms under sanctions over national-security concerns. The report concerns U.S. approvals involving Chinese firms and the handling of advanced Nvidia chips. It does not provide further details in the supplied material about the terms or next steps.

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US

Democrats Win Control of the U.S. House in 2026 Midterm Elections

Democrats won control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, CBS News projected, with victories in battleground districts across the country.Democrats won control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, according to a CBS News projection. The party’s victories included battleground districts across the country. The supplied report also said President Trump’s approval rating was at a historic low, but it did not provide a specific figure. Further details on the final seat count were not included.

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Sports

New Zealand Beat Samoa 32-0 to Reach Women’s Rugby League World Cup Final

New Zealand defeated Samoa 32-0 to reach next Sunday’s Women’s Rugby League World Cup final, where the team will seek its fourth title.New Zealand’s women defeated Samoa 32-0 to reach next Sunday’s Rugby League World Cup final. The result gives New Zealand another chance to win the tournament, with the team seeking what would be its fourth title. The supplied report does not identify the final’s opponent or provide additional match statistics.

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