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07 November 2026

Updated 11/07 07:00 (Thailand time)

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Economy

U.S. Job Growth Reaches 165,000 in October as Unemployment Rate Edges Down

The United States added 165,000 jobs in October and its unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, exceeding economists’ expectations amid economic uncertainty.The United States added 165,000 jobs in October, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%. The figures exceeded economists’ expectations and came as the labor market was described as showing sluggish hiring but few layoffs. The data was reported amid economic uncertainty, inflation and the ongoing war in the Middle East.

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World

Nigerian Court Bars Opposition Candidate Ahead of Elections

A Nigerian high court removed the leadership of the opposition ADC party and ruled that its candidate cannot stand in elections only months away.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 that are due to take place in only a few months. The development affects the party’s leadership and electoral participation, although the supplied report does not provide further details about the court’s reasoning or next steps.

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Tech

Three Men Charged Over Alleged AI Impersonation Fraud Targeting Companies

U.S. prosecutors charged three foreign nationals with allegedly using AI-generated voices and images to impersonate executives and attorneys and steal more than $100m from companies.Three foreign nationals have been arrested and charged in the United States over an alleged scheme using artificial intelligence to impersonate corporate executives and attorneys. The indictment says altered voices and images were used to persuade employees to send more than $100m in payments. Two suspects were arrested in Spain during the summer and the third was arrested in the United Kingdom in September. Prosecutors say 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 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. He was convicted of “subversion against the political power of the state,” according to the BBC. The case was described as Macau’s first national security case. The supplied report does not give further details about the charges, the court proceedings or whether an appeal is planned.

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Wiretapping Scandal Raises Tensions Among Indonesia’s Political Elites

A wiretapping scandal involving senior members of President Prabowo Subianto’s government has raised questions about growing 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 questions about growing tensions among the country’s political elites. The supplied report identifies the senior-government involvement and the broader political implications but does not provide details of who was targeted, who ordered the wiretapping or what official response has followed.

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Sports

United States Opens Women’s Ice Hockey Worlds With 7-0 Win Over Switzerland

The United States began defending its women’s ice hockey world title 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 contributed three assists. The tournament’s opening games were also overshadowed by a dispute involving jerseys, while Canada began with a 5-1 victory over Sweden.

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