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07 November 2026

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Economy

U.S. Adds 165,000 Jobs in October as Unemployment Rate Edges Down

The U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, exceeding economists’ expectations, while the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.The U.S. labor market added 165,000 jobs in October, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The increase exceeded economists’ expectations, although analysts described the market as “low-hire, low-fire,” with sluggish hiring and few layoffs. The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.1%. The figures come amid economic uncertainty, inflation and the ongoing war in the Middle East.

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World

Trump Names Immigration Hardliner Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff

Donald Trump’s decision to appoint Stephen Miller as chief of staff drew criticism from Democrats, including Chuck Schumer, who said the move showed Trump had learned nothing from his midterm defeat.Donald Trump is set to appoint Stephen Miller, the architect of his immigration crackdown, as White House chief of staff. The decision prompted criticism from Democrats, including Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, who said it showed that Trump had “learned nothing from his historic defeat” in the midterm elections. Miller has been a prominent figure in Trump’s immigration policies. Trump was also scheduled to attend a Diwali celebration at the White House.

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Nigerian Court Bars Opposition Candidate From Standing in Elections

A Nigerian high court removed the leadership of the opposition ADC party and ruled that its candidate cannot contest the elections, just months before voting.A high court in Nigeria has removed the leadership of the opposition African Democratic Congress party. The ruling means the party’s opposition candidate cannot stand in the elections, which are only months away. The supplied report does not provide further details about the court’s reasoning or the next legal steps. The decision could affect the opposition’s preparations ahead of the vote.

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Tech

Democrats Renew Calls for a Pause on U.S. Data Center Construction

Newly elected Democrats and Senator Bernie Sanders renewed calls for a national pause on data center construction after the midterm elections, raising concerns in the technology industry about delays to AI infrastructure plans.Several newly elected Democrats and Senator Bernie Sanders have renewed calls for a moratorium on data center construction after the U.S. midterm elections. The proposals could delay the technology industry’s multi-trillion-dollar infrastructure buildout intended to support artificial intelligence. Sanders called on X for an immediate national pause and said Americans did not want large technology companies damaging the environment, cutting jobs or threatening humanity’s future. The campaign has added momentum to efforts to slow construction of the facilities.

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U.S. Intelligence Says Chinese Spy Agency Recruited Executive Linked to Nvidia Chief

U.S. intelligence concluded that Alice Huang, a Chinese business executive who developed a close relationship with Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, was an asset of China’s Ministry of State Security.U.S. intelligence concluded that Alice Huang, a Chinese business executive, was recruited as an asset of Beijing’s Ministry of State Security, according to the supplied report. Huang had developed a close relationship with Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive. The report identifies the case as involving China’s top spy agency and a senior figure at one of the world’s leading AI companies. No further official response or next step is provided in the candidate material.

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Asia

Macau Jails Pro-Democracy Campaigner in First National Security Case

Macau sentenced pro-democracy campaigner Au Kam San to 12 years and six months in prison for “subversion against the political power of the state” in the city’s first national security case.Macau has sentenced pro-democracy campaigner Au Kam San to 12 years and six months in prison. He was convicted of “subversion against the political power of the state,” according to the supplied report. The case is described as Macau’s first national security prosecution. The candidate material does not provide further details about the charges, the court proceedings or any appeal.

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Sports

U.S. Women Open Ice Hockey World Championship With 7-0 Win Over Switzerland

The United States began defending its women’s ice hockey world championship title with a 7-0 victory over Switzerland in Esbjerg, Denmark, as Hannah Bilka and Laila Edwards scored twice each.The United States opened its defense of the women’s ice hockey world championship with a 7-0 win over Switzerland in Esbjerg, Denmark. Hannah Bilka and Laila Edwards each scored twice, while Kirsten Simms, Hilary Knight and Casey O’Brien also scored. Caroline Harvey recorded three assists. Canada also began the tournament with a 5-1 victory over Sweden, while a jersey dispute overshadowed Denmark’s debut as host.

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Indonesia from Outside

Indonesia Deploys More Than 20,000 Personnel After Generals Arrested

Indonesia deployed more than 20,000 troops and personnel to Jakarta after three senior police generals were detained over alleged illegal wiretapping targeting President Prabowo Subianto, according to officials cited by the Associated Press.Indonesia is deploying more than 20,000 troops and personnel to Jakarta, according to officials cited by the Associated Press. The deployment follows the detention of three senior police generals over allegations of an illegal wiretapping operation targeting President Prabowo Subianto. Authorities are investigating the allegations. The supplied report does not state how long the deployment will last or whether further arrests are expected.

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