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China's Shenzhou 21 docks with space station in 3.5 hrs, sets speed record

While in space, the astronauts planned to conduct 27 scientific and applied projects in biotechnology, aerospace medicine, materials science and other areas

New Pentagon policy undercuts trans troops' ability to ask to stay in army

The administration's policies face court challenges as trans troops argue they have proven their value, though the US Supreme Court allowed the ban to be enforced while cases continue

Pfizer sues to stop rival bid for Metsera by Denmark's Novo Nordisk

Novo said it planned to buy Metsera in a deal that could be worth up to $9 billion, and Metsera said the offer appeared to be superior to Pfizer's bid, which was announced in September

Argentina's chief of staff resigns after Milei's win, cabinet shifts likely

Francos' departure after weeks of speculation was expected to herald a wider Cabinet shake-up, as is common in Argentina following elections

Israel hands over bodies of 30 Palestinians as ceasefire deal edges forward

The return of the Palestinian remains was confirmed by a doctor at Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis, where medical workers were striving to identify them

Republican leaders reject Trump's demands to scrap Senate filibuster

Trump's sudden decision to assert himself into the shutdown now in its 31st day bringing the highly charged demand to end the filibuster is certain to set the Senate on edge

Several arrested in Michigan in Halloween weekend attack plot: FBI director

Investigators believe the plot was inspired by Islamic State extremism and are investigating whether those in custody were potentially radicalised online

US strategy of regime change over, focus now on stability: Tulsi Gabbard

The road ahead will not be simple or easy but the president is very committed down this road, said Gabbard, who attended the event as a government shutdown grinds on back home

Xi, Carney, meeting in South Korea, try to rebuild China-Canada relations

Xi was quoted as saying that relations are showing signs of recovery, thanks to the joint efforts of both sides

Xi vows to defend free trade at APEC summit as Trump skips meeting

Xi took centre stage at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit that began Friday in the South Korean city of Gyeongju

Ukraine ramps up long-range drone strikes, targeting Russian energy sites

Built from parts made in a scattered network of workshops, these drones now fly much further than at any point in the war

Nvidia partners with South Korean govt, companies to boost AI development

The government, Nvidia and leading South Korean chip maker Samsung Electronics announced the plan after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Friday with Nvidia's chief executive Jensen Huang

China factory activity shrinks for 7th month despite trade truce hopes

China has been diversifying exports from the US, with shipments to regions including Southeast Asia and Africa growing

Two people die in flooded New York basements during heavy rainstorm

In Manhattan, a 43-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after witnesses said he lost consciousness and became unresponsive inside a flooded basement boiler room

US senators seek answers on use of full-body restraints during deportations

The senators' letter cites an investigation this month that revealed several examples of ICE using the device on people sometimes for hours on deportation flights dating to 2020

Apec leaders open summit after Trump-Xi move to ease trade tensions

The Apec region now faces challenges like strategic competitions between the US and China, supply chain vulnerabilities, aging populations and the impact of AI on jobs

Pakistan, Afghanistan to maintain ceasefire after peace talks in Istanbul

Tensions flared earlier this month after explosions were heard in Kabul, and Afghanistan's Taliban government accused Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes in the capital

China's rare earth export delay gives US chance to control market dominance

China has shown little sign of being willing to allow rare earth exports to defence contractors, which is concerning given the national security implications

US moves to limit loan relief for nonprofits tied to 'illegal' activity

Set to take effect in July, the policy is aimed primarily at organisations that work with immigrants and transgender youth

'America First' Trump loved Asia trip despite mounting troubles at home

Back home in Washington, the federal government was shut down as Trump's poll numbers remain low, and it's unclear how much Trump's trip will resonate with voters consumed by other concerns