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Putin seeks new tax revenue to fund Russia's war as budget deficit swells

The deficit hit 5.8 trillion rubles ($72 billion) through August, almost 50 per cent higher than last year's figure and above the already revised target of 4.8 trillion rubles

Samsung sees AI memory demand outstripping supply, raising cost concerns

Samsung Electronics said AI infrastructure spending could reach a historic level in 2027, with demand for memory chips expected to outstrip industry supply by a wider margin

Taiwan suspects China behind Pakistan's brief airspace ban for its airlines

Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said Pakistan's move sent a dangerous message, as Taiwanese commercial flights resumed over the country on Thursday after permits were approved

Student enrolment in US computer science programmes falls as AI takes jobs

Undergraduate computer science enrolment fell over 12% and postgraduate numbers more than 10% this autumn, with declines over two years reaching 18.4% and 27.1%, respectively

Trump admin warns Gulf states of likely renewed Iran war after US midterms

The Trump administration is preparing for possible renewed strikes after the November midterms, even as diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict remain ongoing

Oil prices fall as hopes of US-Iran peace talks ease supply fears

Brent crude fell 1.1% to $114.10 a barrel and WTI dropped 1.3% to $101.45, paring Wednesday's gains as reports of renewed diplomatic efforts eased concerns over supply disruptions

Hegseth fires top military planner even as Trump plans fresh Iran strikes

Army Lt Gen Brett Sylvia is the second officer to be removed as head of strategy, plans and policy under Hegseth, as Trump weighs renewed strikes on Iran

Samsung keeps shattering profit records as AI boom lifts chip demand

Samsung Electronics reported an operating profit of 107.4 trillion won and record revenue of 195.3 trillion won for July-September, as demand for AI memory chips drives growth

Trump takes credit for Netanyahu's poll performance in Israel election

Trump said he would consider helping form a unity government in Israel, as partial results showed Netanyahu's bloc ahead

An unpredictable President, a grim White House: Trump faces down Midterms

The White House faces staff turnover and midterm anxiety as Trump tightens his inner circle, attacks critics, holds rambling rallies and consumes news clips and what one aide called "AI slop"

Flávio Bolsonaro flees Brazil, arrives in Miami following election defeat

The Brazilian senator travelled via Argentina and Ecuador with his family after refusing to concede to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Israel election 2026: Arab parties could emerge as kingmakers amid deadlock

With nearly 90 per cent of votes counted, neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot appears to have the numbers to form a government, while Arab parties could emerge as kingmakers

Bolsonaro's son Flávio faces 'web of probes' in Brazil amid flight to Miami

Flávio faces multiple probes in Brazil amid his mover to Miami via Argentina and Ecuador, while his brother Eduardo was convicted over alleged efforts to interfere in a probe against their father

Australia sees gains in contest with China for Pacific's 'great game'

Pacific Island Affairs Minister Pat Conroy said Canberra must deliver on regional commitments to remain the partner of choice, citing treaties and new alliances as key achievements

Iran says plan to end war with US could be implemented in under a week

Foreign Minister Araghchi said Tehran remains in contact with intermediaries; he also warned of risks to global energy markets from another Israeli-led attack

US judge rejects Trump admin's bid to block 20,000 California mail-in votes

Judge David O. Carter denied the Justice Department's request to withhold disputed ballots pending citizenship checks, warning the move could disrupt the midterm elections

Israel election: Netanyahu bloc leads with 53 seats as 90% of votes counted

Partial results showed the opposing bloc with 48 seats, while three factions remained below the 3.25% electoral threshold; counting of soldiers' ballots and other double-envelope votes remains

Israel election: People protest across cities calling for Jewish-Arab govt

Demonstrations in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa called for inclusive governance, while partial results showed the pro-Netanyahu bloc leading with 53 seats against 48 for the opposing bloc

Houthis say Saudi-led airstrikes kill 13 at crowded market in Yemen

Houthi officials said Saudi-led airstrikes killed 13 people in northern Yemen, while fighting intensified in Taiz and Israeli strikes left one dead in Gaza.

Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, awaits more data on inflation

The US Federal Reserve held interest rates at 3.75-4.00% in a 10-2 vote, citing persistent inflation, as two policymakers backed a 25-basis-point hike ahead of the midterm elections.