An end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history inches closer to the finish line. The next phase of the Gaza ceasefire is stalled and reconstruction work is likely to be limited to the Israel-controlled area. And a billion people take part in the world's biggest shopping event as China marks ‘Singles' Day’.
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Nov 20
US Ukraine plan, Nvidia, electoral maps and Japan-China ties
A U.S. plan to end Ukraine’s war with Russia is based on Kyiv giving up territory, sources say. Nvidia’s results surprise Wall Street and stymie AI bubble fears. A court block of the new Texas congressional map is bad news for the White House. And an off-the-cuff remark signals a ... Show More
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Sep 19
US blocks another UN Gaza ceasefire attempt
The United States has, for the sixth time since the start of the war in Gaza, vetoed a draft resolution at the UN Security Council demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. The US said that the resolution failed to recognise Israe ... Show More
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