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07 November 2026

Updated 11/07 07:00 (Vietnam 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, exceeding economists’ expectations, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.The U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The result exceeded economists’ expectations, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%. The figures came as the labor market was described as “low-hire, low-fire,” with sluggish job growth but relatively few layoffs. The report was released amid economic uncertainty, inflation and ongoing war in the Middle East.

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Global Stocks Follow U.S. Sell-Off as AI Spending Fears Spread

Asian and European markets followed a sharp U.S. technology sell-off as concerns about artificial-intelligence spending prompted market watchers to describe the moves as extreme.Global stocks followed a sharp U.S. sell-off as concerns about artificial-intelligence spending spread to markets in Asia and Europe. The New York Times said many market watchers considered the market moves extreme, both in the direction of the declines and in subsequent changes. The development came after a broader rout in U.S. technology shares. The supplied report does not identify a specific next step for investors or companies.

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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 opposition candidate cannot stand in elections due in the coming months.A Nigerian high court has removed the leadership of the opposition ADC party, according to the BBC. The ruling means the opposition candidate cannot stand in elections, which are due in only a few months. The supplied report does not provide further details about the court’s reasoning or the party’s response. It also does not specify the next legal or political steps following the judgment.

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

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

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Tech

Three Men Charged Over Alleged AI Impersonation Scheme Targeting Corporate Payments

Three foreign nationals were charged in the United States with allegedly using AI-generated voices and images to impersonate executives and attorneys and obtain more than $100 million.Three men were arrested and charged in the United States over an alleged scheme to use artificial intelligence to impersonate corporate executives and attorneys. According to an indictment unsealed by the U.S. Department of Justice, the men altered voices and images to persuade employees to send large payments, totaling more than $100 million. Two defendants were arrested in Spain during 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 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 is described as Macau’s first national security case. The supplied report does not provide further details about the prosecution, the defense or any appeal.

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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 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 attention to possible tensions among the country’s political elites. The supplied report describes the affair as a scandal but does not provide details about who carried out the alleged wiretapping or what evidence has been presented. No official response or next step is specified.

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Sports

U.S. Women Open Ice Hockey Worlds With 7-0 Win Over Switzerland

The United States opened its defense of the women’s ice hockey world championship with a 7-0 win over Switzerland in Esbjerg, Denmark, as Hannah Bilka and Laila Edwards scored twice each.The United States began 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 provided three assists. The tournament’s opening day was also overshadowed by a jersey dispute, while Canada began with a 5-1 win over Sweden.

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