World
Russia and Ukraine hold US-backed talks after Trump says broad deal is possible
By Reuters Russian state news agency RIA reported the start of what is scheduled to be two days of talks, in which Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are to mediate between the two warring sides.
Explained: Why is Sheikh Hasina’s plan to return to Bangladesh contentious?
By Reuters The former prime minister says she plans to return in December, despite a death sentence, the revocation of her travel documents and the risk of arrest.
Who is Alice Huang, the Chinese businesswoman tied to Nvidia’s CEO?
By Reuters Former Chinese finance executive Alice Huang became Megaspeed International’s controlling shareholder in 2023 and is under scrutiny over alleged espionage links to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
Trump says FBI is investigating Nvidia chief over alleged China spy links
By Reuters The US president says Jensen Huang told him he had no idea the Chinese businesswoman was allegedly a spy, as Nvidia launches an internal investigation and its shares fall more than 4 percent.
Building fire kills 14 in China’s northern city of Taiyuan
By Reuters Smoke billowed over the 40-storey structure as firefighters poised on cranes outside fought flames that spread upward from a lower annex.
Nvidia shares fall as probe into CEO Jensen Huang’s ties to alleged Chinese spy raises questions
By Reuters An internal investigation into whether Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation has put his future at the chipmaker under scrutiny, while his daughter cancels a planned visit to South Korea.
Hasina seeks new passport in clearest sign of Bangladesh return
By Reuters Hasina has asked Bangladesh’s embassy in New Delhi to issue her a new passport and identity card, signalling a possible return in December amid a death sentence and deepening political divisions at home.
Trump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress
By Reuters Trump says Washington will explore a diplomatic solution if talks make progress, but warns that Iran’s demands remain unacceptable as attacks on shipping continue in the Strait of Hormuz.
Poland mourns victims of Krakow mass shooting as security fears grow
By Reuters The 24-year-old suspect’s parents and sister were later found dead at their home, and he remained in hospital in a critical condition.
How China’s clean-tech machine is reshaping the global climate fight
By Reuters China’s clean-tech exports and investments in developing countries are approaching the scale of climate finance provided by wealthy nations, making its manufacturing industry a major force in the global energy transition.
New Zealand preliminary vote leaves unclear who will govern
By Reuters The National-led coalition holds 67 seats in a projected 131-seat parliament, just above the majority threshold, but 14 percent of votes remain uncounted and could alter the balance.
As COP31 comes to Turkey, satellites reveal a landfill methane problem
By Reuters Turkey hosts COP31 in Antalya from November 9 to 20 and has made methane reduction a priority for the climate summit.
Russia says it hit targets in and around Kyiv in massive overnight strike
By Reuters In Kyiv, Russia’s defence ministry said strikes hit the Northern Bridge — which it said was being used to transport weapons, military equipment and vehicles for the Ukrainian armed forces — and the Meridian plant.
How Delhi spinner’s ‘6-7’ celebration travelled to English county cricket
By Post Report Inspired by her jersey number 67, Medhavi Bidhuri’s ‘6-7’ celebration went viral in August before Yuzvendra Chahal recreated it in English county cricket.
Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak set for house arrest after party pays fine to leave jail
By Reuters The United Malays National Organisation raised 50 million ringgit through crowdfunding to pay the fine required under a royal pardon, paving the way for Najib’s transfer from prison to house arrest.
Democrats’ election win spooks AI investors, hammering stocks
By Reuters Democratic gains in Congress and state governments have raised fears of tougher data centre regulations, threatening to slow the infrastructure expansion underpinning the AI boom.
Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh despite death sentence
By Post Report The former prime minister tells AP she is prepared to face arrest, imprisonment or death after returning from exile in India, where she fled following the 2024 uprising.
Elon Musk’s business empire braces for Democratic wave as Texas flips blue
By Reuters Democratic gains in Congress and Texas threaten tougher scrutiny and regulatory hurdles for Musk’s companies, particularly his AI data-centre expansion.
Republicans call for Trump to change course after midterm drubbing
By Reuters Republicans urge Trump to rethink his agenda, overhaul his team and take responsibility for midterm losses as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress.
Key takeaways from Democrats’ sweeping victory in US midterm elections
By Reuters Democrats capture both chambers of Congress in a sharp rebuke to Trump, with historic gains in Republican strongholds, voter anger over living costs and losses for the president’s handpicked candidates.