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07 November 2026

Updated 11/07 07:00 (Mexico City time)

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Economy

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

The U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October and its unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.The U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, exceeding economists’ expectations amid economic uncertainty, inflation and the ongoing war in the Middle East. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that unemployment edged down to 4.1%. Economists have described the labor market as “low-hire, low-fire,” with sluggish job growth but relatively few layoffs; the report comes as an interest-rate hike is expected in December.

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France’s Rising Debt Costs Threaten Fiscal Stability Amid Protests

France plans an additional €4 billion in education spending as nationwide protests continue, while rising public debt and interest costs constrain the government’s fiscal room.France plans to spend an additional €4 billion on education amid nationwide protests. The country’s public debt is mounting, while the cost of servicing that debt is climbing. The developments have raised questions about how much fiscal room the government has to meet its spending plans and respond to the protests.

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World

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Russia Strikes Kyiv Region Ahead of Trilateral Talks

Russian airstrikes hit a major bridge and energy facilities in the Kyiv region ahead of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, according to the report.Russian forces carried out airstrikes against the Kyiv region ahead of trilateral talks scheduled in Abu Dhabi. The strikes hit a major bridge and energy facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of trying to push Ukraine into a blackout, while the talks are due to take place amid the attacks.

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New Zealand Election Heads for Coalition Cliffhanger as Major Parties Remain Close

New Zealand’s National and Labour parties were closely matched in early election results, with no coalition expected to secure a majority and a minor party positioned as a potential kingmaker.New Zealand’s election was headed for a close result, with polls indicating that no coalition was expected to win a majority of seats. With 8% of the vote counted, National was on 31.2% and Labour on 28.4%, followed by the Greens, Act, New Zealand First, Opportunity and Te Pāti Māori. The result could leave a minor party in the role of kingmaker.

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Trump Elevates Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff, Signaling Hard-Line Agenda

Stephen Miller’s elevation to White House chief of staff reinforces the Trump administration’s hard-line approach to immigration and executive power, according to The New York Times.Stephen Miller, described as the architect of President Trump’s mass-deportation campaign, has become the new White House chief of staff. The New York Times reports that he has been the public face of many of Trump’s immigration policies. His elevation signals a continued hard-line agenda, including an aggressive approach to executive power.

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Tech

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Power and Water Constraints Slow Southeast Asia’s Datacentre Expansion

Thailand paused construction on 49 datacentre projects and approval decisions on 117 more, while Indonesia halted a project over permits and environmental-assessment concerns.Southeast Asia’s datacentre expansion has slowed as governments confront power, water and regulatory constraints. Thailand paused construction on 49 projects and approval decisions on 117 others in September 2026, after planned investments had reached $27 billion. In Indonesia, West Java’s governor halted construction of a datacentre because of missing permits and an incomplete environmental assessment.

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Latin America

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Paraguay’s President Impeached and Placed Under House Arrest After Bank Collapse

Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña was ousted and placed under house arrest after a banking crisis left millions of people unable to access their money.Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña was impeached and placed under house arrest following a banking crisis. The collapse left millions of people unable to access their money. The crisis resulted in Peña’s removal from office, with the report identifying the banking disruption as the central cause of the political upheaval.

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Sports

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Mexico

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U.S. Approves Possible $1.075 Billion Sale of Black Hawk Helicopters to Mexico

The United States approved a possible $1.075 billion sale of 11 Black Hawk helicopters and related military equipment to Mexico.The United States approved a possible sale of 11 Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico valued at $1.075 billion. The proposed operation also includes other armament and equipment, according to the report. The announcement concerns a potential defense transaction between the two countries, with the supplied account providing no further details on its implementation.

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