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06 November 2026

Updated 11/06 07:00 (India time)

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Economy

Developing countries’ debt hits record $9.4tn, World Bank data shows

Debt owed by developing countries reached a record $9.4tn last year, according to World Bank data, while high interest costs are limiting investment in the poorest countries.Debt owed by developing countries rose to a record $9.4tn last year, according to World Bank data. The poorest countries are paying their highest interest rates since the late 1980s, and the cost of servicing external debt is preventing them from investing for the future. The UK government is preparing to champion a new drive on debt during its G20 presidency next year.

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World

US midterms: Democrats widen House lead to nearly 100 seats

Democrats continued to widen their lead in the US House by flipping seats in states including Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina, according to live election results.In the US midterm elections, Democrats continued to widen their lead in the House by flipping seats in Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina. Live results showed Democrats holding nearly 100 more House seats than Republicans at the time of reporting. The Senate race in Mississippi was also closely watched, with Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom separated by a narrow margin.

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Tech

UK government considers restricting smart-glasses sales over covert-filming concerns

The UK government is considering restrictions on smart glasses amid concerns that the technology is being used to film women surreptitiously.The UK government is considering restrictions on smart glasses amid concerns that the devices are being used to film women without their knowledge. Safeguarding minister Satvir Kaur told the House of Commons that the government could restrict sales of the technology “to certain users.” No further details of the proposed restrictions were provided.

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Asia

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to “foreign collusion” in a national security case.Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison in a national security case. Wong pleaded guilty in September to “foreign collusion.” He was accused of working with exiled activist Nathan Law to urge foreign powers to impose sanctions, blockades or other hostile measures against China. The report described Wong as the only Hong Kong activist prosecuted twice under the national security law.

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Sports

Fifa seeks talks with IOC on restricting women’s Olympic football to under-23s

Fifa wants talks with the IOC about limiting women’s Olympic football to under-23 players, citing fixture congestion and the workload of senior players.Fifa wants talks with the International Olympic Committee about restricting the women’s Olympic football tournament to players under 23. It cited fixture congestion and the workload of senior players as concerns. Eligibility criteria for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have already been set, so any change could take effect no earlier than Brisbane 2032, although sources at both organisations said they were open to dialogue.

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India

India successfully test-fires indigenous Pralay quasi-ballistic missile

India successfully test-fired the indigenously developed Pralay, a short-range surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile developed by the DRDO.India successfully test-fired the indigenously developed Pralay quasi-ballistic missile. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, the weapon is a short-range surface-to-surface missile with a reported payload capacity of 500 to 1,000 kg. The report did not provide details on where the test took place or on any future deployment plans.

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