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07 November 2026

Updated 11/07 07:00 (India time)

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Economy

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US Adds 165,000 Jobs in October as Labor Market Shows Resilience

The US added 165,000 jobs in October and unemployment edged down to 4.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, exceeding economists’ expectations amid economic uncertainty.The US added 165,000 jobs to the economy in October, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%. The figures exceeded economists’ expectations as the labor market continued to show sluggish hiring but relatively few layoffs, a pattern described as “low-hire, low-fire.”

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World

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Trump Names Stephen Miller as Chief of Staff After Republican Midterm Rout

Donald Trump is set to appoint immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, drawing criticism from Democrats including Chuck Schumer after the midterm defeat.Donald Trump will appoint Stephen Miller, an architect of his immigration crackdown, as White House chief of staff, according to the supplied report. The decision drew criticism from Democrats, including Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, who said it showed Trump had learned nothing from what he called a historic midterm defeat. Trump was also scheduled to attend a Diwali celebration at the White House.

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Nigerian Court Bars Opposition Candidate From Elections After Party Leadership Ruling

A Nigerian high court removed the leadership of the opposition ADC party and ruled that its candidate cannot stand in elections just months before voting.A Nigerian high court has removed the leadership of the opposition ADC party, according to the BBC report supplied. The ruling means the party’s opposition candidate cannot stand in elections. The decision comes only months before the vote and affects the party’s ability to participate in the electoral contest.

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Tech

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Democrats Renew Calls for Data-Center Moratoriums After Midterm Victory

Newly elected Democrats and Senator Bernie Sanders have renewed calls for pauses on data-center construction, raising concerns in the technology industry about delays to AI infrastructure projects.Several newly elected Democrats and Senator Bernie Sanders have renewed calls for data-center moratoriums after the US midterm elections. The proposals could delay the technology industry’s planned infrastructure buildout for artificial intelligence. Sanders called on X for an immediate national moratorium, saying Americans did not want large technology companies to damage the environment, reduce jobs or threaten humanity’s future.

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Asia

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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. The BBC report identified the conviction as the city’s first case under its national security framework. Au was convicted of “subversion against the political power of the state,” according to the supplied account.

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Wiretapping Scandal Raises Tensions Among Indonesia’s Political Elite

A wiretapping scandal involving senior members of President Prabowo Subianto’s government has highlighted growing tensions within Indonesia’s political leadership, according to the BBC.A wiretapping scandal is involving senior members of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s government. The BBC report says the affair has raised concerns about growing tensions among the country’s political elites. The supplied description does not provide details of the alleged surveillance or any announced next steps.

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Sports

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USA Open Women’s Hockey Worlds Defense With 7-0 Win Over Switzerland

The United States began defending its women’s ice hockey world championship with a 7-0 victory over Switzerland in Denmark, with Hannah Bilka and Laila Edwards scoring 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 began its campaign with a 5-1 victory over Sweden, although a jersey dispute overshadowed Denmark’s debut as tournament host.

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India

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Boy Describes Events After Bengaluru Cab Driver Allegedly Killed Family

A boy recounted events after a Bengaluru cab driver allegedly killed members of his family, while police said the suspect confessed during interrogation.A boy described what happened after a Bengaluru cab driver allegedly killed members of his family, according to the supplied report. Bengaluru police commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said the suspect, Indusekar, allegedly confessed during interrogation. The report also identifies him as the operator of a Kannada-English monthly tabloid.

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