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Four security personnel killed in gunbattle with militants in Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan, has witnessed numerous attacks on police, security and anti-polio vaccination teams in recent months, along with kidnappings
 "Four security personnel killed in gunbattle with militants in Pakistan")
Recent study reveals that earth had Saturn-like rings for ten million years
The ring could have blocked sunlight on earth by casting a shadow on the surface of the planet, contributing to a significant global cooling event
 "Recent study reveals that earth had Saturn-like rings for ten million years")
After explosions in Lebanon, is Israel preparing for war with Hezbollah?
While the daily fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated on several occasions, the bitter enemies have been careful to avoid an all-out war
 "After explosions in Lebanon, is Israel preparing for war with Hezbollah?")
US healthcare system ranks last among wealthy nations, says report
The US healthcare system ranks last among 10 wealthy nations, with high costs, poor access, and inequities, despite Americans paying nearly double compared to other countries
 "US healthcare system ranks last among wealthy nations, says report")
Canada further reduces study and work permits for foreign nationals
Under the new rules, the number of international study permits will be capped at 437,000 in 2025, as opposed to 509,390 permits granted in 2023
 "Canada further reduces study and work permits for foreign nationals")
Russia takes two villages in the western Kursk region: Senior commander
Russia, which controls about 18% of Ukraine, has also been advancing in eastern Ukraine - and took the town of Ukrainsk on Tuesday
 "Russia takes two villages in the western Kursk region: Senior commander")
New iPhone 16 unveiled in Russia as retailers skirt Apple's export ban
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside US business hours
 "New iPhone 16 unveiled in Russia as retailers skirt Apple's export ban")
Pager bombs shock Hezbollah, report claims Israel planned attack in 2022
Lebanon-based Hezbollah, a militant group, was targeted in simultaneous explosions from 5,000 pager devices and walkie-talkies over the past two days. The group has blamed Israel for the attacks
 "Pager bombs shock Hezbollah, report claims Israel planned attack in 2022")
Kim calls for bolstering nuclear weapons after testing 2 types of missiles
North Korea has been pushing to introduce a variety of sophisticated weapons systems designed to attack both South Korea and the mainland US
 "Kim calls for bolstering nuclear weapons after testing 2 types of missiles")
Gold mining town in Congo becomes mpox hot spot as new strain spreads
Experts say a lack of resources and knowledge about the new strain makes it difficult to advise people
 "Gold mining town in Congo becomes mpox hot spot as new strain spreads")
Waymo in talks with S Korea's Hyundai Motor to produce self-driving taxis
Motional, a self-driving technology unit of Hyundai Motor Group, earlier this year delayed plans to launch a robotaxi service with its next-generation Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxis
 "Waymo in talks with S Korea's Hyundai Motor to produce self-driving taxis")
UN advisory body makes seven recommendations for governing AI
Only a handful of countries have created laws to govern the spread of AI tools
 "UN advisory body makes seven recommendations for governing AI")
Mission specialist for Titan sub owner to testify before US Coast Guard
Renata Rojas is the latest person to testify who is connected to Titan owner OceanGate
 "Mission specialist for Titan sub owner to testify before US Coast Guard")
Voters view Harris more favourably as she settles into role: AP-NORC poll
According to the survey, about half of voters have a somewhat or very positive view of Harris, and 44% have a somewhat or very negative view
 "Voters view Harris more favourably as she settles into role: AP-NORC poll")
China aircraft lessor orders 50 737 MAX jets in major boost to Boeing
The planemaker's deliveries to China had been gradually recovering in recent months after a lengthy hiatus
 "China aircraft lessor orders 50 737 MAX jets in major boost to Boeing")
Taiwan denounces China for suspending tariff exemptions on farm goods
China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up its pressure on Taipei over the past five years
 "Taiwan denounces China for suspending tariff exemptions on farm goods")
US House Republicans fail to pass spending bill as shutdown approaches
Democrats in the House and the Senate say they are eager to pass a stopgap spending bill to avert a disruptive shutdown
 "US House Republicans fail to pass spending bill as shutdown approaches")
Tupperware lenders fight over assets as company files for bankruptcy
Lenders urged Tupperware to avoid bankruptcy and accept a simple foreclosure instead, court documents show
 "Tupperware lenders fight over assets as company files for bankruptcy")
Venezuela's Oppn ex-candidate says forced to sign letter that admits defeat
Venezuela's next presidential term begins January 10 and lasts six years
 "Venezuela's Oppn ex-candidate says forced to sign letter that admits defeat")
UN chief urges nations to approve blueprint to address global issues
Antonio Guterres told reporters that discussions on the Pact of the Future are in their final stretch
 "UN chief urges nations to approve blueprint to address global issues")