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07 November 2026

Updated 11/07 07:00 (Philippine time)

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Economy

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

The U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October and unemployment edged down to 4.1%, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.The United States added 165,000 jobs in October, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.1%. The report described a labor market characterized by sluggish hiring and limited layoffs, while the supplied account said economists had expected weaker job growth and that an interest-rate increase was expected in December.

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World

Democrats Condemn Trump’s Choice of Stephen Miller as Chief of Staff

Democrats criticized Donald Trump’s decision to appoint immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff after the Republican midterm defeat.Donald Trump is set to appoint Stephen Miller, an architect of his immigration crackdown, as White House chief of staff, according to the supplied report. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer criticized the decision, saying it showed Trump had learned nothing from what he described as a historic midterm defeat. Trump was also scheduled to attend a Diwali celebration at the White House and hold closed-door meetings in Washington.

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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 stand in elections months before voting.A Nigerian high court has removed the leadership of the opposition African Democratic Congress party, according to the BBC. The ruling means the opposition candidate cannot stand in elections, with voting only months away. The supplied account does not provide further details about the court’s reasoning, the candidate affected or whether an appeal is planned.

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Tech

Three Men Charged With Using AI to Impersonate Executives and Steal More Than $100 Million

Three foreign nationals were charged with allegedly using AI-altered voices and images of executives and attorneys to induce employees to send more than $100 million.Three foreign nationals were arrested and charged in the United States with allegedly using artificial intelligence to alter and impersonate the voices and images of corporate executives and attorneys. The indictment, newly unsealed by the U.S. Department of Justice, alleges that the scheme persuaded employees to send more than $100 million. Two men were arrested in Spain over the summer and the third was arrested in the United Kingdom in September; the alleged fraud took place between 2024 and 2026.

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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 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 reported that he was convicted of “subversion against the political power of the state.” The supplied account identifies the case as Macau’s first national security prosecution but gives no further information about an appeal or the court’s detailed reasoning.

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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 raised questions about tensions among Indonesia’s political elites.A wiretapping scandal is involving senior members of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s government, according to the BBC. The allegations have prompted scrutiny of growing tensions among the country’s political elites. The supplied account does not identify the alleged targets, the suspected perpetrators or any official next steps in the investigation.

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Sports

U.S. Women Open Hockey World Championship Defense With 7-0 Win

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

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Philippines from Outside

China Urges Philippines to Act Cautiously in South China Sea

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the Philippines to proceed cautiously in the South China Sea, while both sides agreed to continue diplomatic dialogue.Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the Philippines to act cautiously in the South China Sea during a phone call with Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro on November 3, according to the Associated Press. Wang accused unnamed Filipino politicians of maliciously interfering in bilateral relations. The two sides agreed to continue diplomatic dialogue and manage their differences, and discussed possibly reviving stalled talks on joint oil and gas exploration at Reed Bank, which lies within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone but is claimed by Beijing.

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