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November 8, 2025 1:25 PM November 8, 2025 1:25 PM

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US Grants Hungary One-Year Exemption from Russian Oil, Gas Sanctions

The United States has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian oil and gas, following a meeting between President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister. This exemption comes despite Trump's efforts to pressure Europe to stop using Russian energy.     In addition to the...

November 8, 2025 1:42 PM November 8, 2025 1:42 PM

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Trump Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor Ahead of 2026 Elections

US President Donald Trump formally endorsed Indian-origin entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy for the Ohio state Governor's race, praising his conservative record and leadership.     The endorsement came just hours after Ohio voters went to the polls to choose a...

November 8, 2025 12:18 PM November 8, 2025 12:18 PM

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Federal Judge Permanently Blocks Trump from Sending National Guard to Portland

A federal judge issued an order yesterday permanently blocking President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Portland against the wishes of state and local leaders.     The ruling by US District Judge Karin Immergut is the first to permanently block Mr Trump’s use of military force ...

November 8, 2025 9:26 AM November 8, 2025 9:26 AM

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US Cracks Down on H-1B Program, Targets Companies Exploiting Skilled Worker Visas

In the US, the Trump administration has launched at least 175 investigations into potential abuses of the H-1B visa program, under a new initiative called Project Firewall. The effort targets companies allegedly exploiting the visa system, which allows US firms to hire foreign workers in specialised...

November 8, 2025 1:43 PM November 8, 2025 1:43 PM

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US to Skip G20 in South Africa Over Farmer Allegations

US President Donald Trump has announced that no American officials will attend this year’s G20 Summit in South Africa, citing allegations of mistreatment toward the country’s minority white farmers. President Trump accused the South African government of permitting violence, killings, and illegal la...

November 8, 2025 7:46 AM November 8, 2025 7:46 AM

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Nobel Laureate James Watson, Co-Discoverer of DNA, Dies at 97

Nobel Prize-winning scientist James Watson, who co-discovered the double-helix structure of DNA with Francis Crick in 1953, has died at the age of 97. The groundbreaking discovery, which earned Watson, Crick, and Maurice Wilkins the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, revolutionised the fiel...

November 8, 2025 7:20 AM November 8, 2025 7:20 AM

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US Airlines Face Flight Cuts Amid Shutdown

Hundreds of flights across the United States have been cancelled as the ongoing government shutdown places increasing strain on the nation’s air travel system. According to an aviation analytics firm Cirium, till yesterday, approximately 780 flights, which is about 3 per cent of the 25,000 daily sch...

November 8, 2025 8:04 AM November 8, 2025 8:04 AM

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Denmark to Ban Social Media for Under‑15s, Parents Can Approve 13‑14-Year-Olds

Denmark has announced plans to ban social media use for children under the age of 15, with exceptions allowed for those aged 13-14, subject to parental approval. The move is aimed at protecting the mental health of young people, and is expected to receive broad political support in parliament.     D...

November 8, 2025 7:11 AM November 8, 2025 7:11 AM

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Deadly Typhoon Strikes Central Vietnam After Hitting Philippines

At least five people lost their lives in Vietnam after Typhoon Kalmaegi, Asia's most powerful tropical storm this year, struck the central coastal regions with strong winds and heavy rain. The typhoon followed its deadly passage through the Philippines, where it claimed the lives of at least 188 peo...

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