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U.S. inflation accelerated while the economy grew at a 3.4% annual rate in the July–September quarter. The data may increase pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at its December meeting.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe United States has sanctioned Rwanda’s defence ministry over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in the conflict-hit region.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveA group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 staff members of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, according to the report.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveA federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s request to set aside roughly 20,000 California ballots over alleged noncitizen registrations, saying the move could disrupt an election already underway and chill election workers and voters.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveLiel Abada scored three goals in a 15-minute span as Charlotte FC beat CF Montreal 4-0 on October 28, securing a place in the 2026 MLS Cup playoffs. It was Abada’s first career hat trick.
ca.sports.yahoo.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Philippines’ foreign secretary is leading an ASEAN humanitarian mission to Myanmar ahead of the bloc’s annual summit, scheduled to take place in Manila in mid-November.
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