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China to control chemical subsidiaries, lists 13 Fentanyl precursors: FBI

The announcement comes on the heels of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping

House passes bill to end historic govt shutdown, sending measure to Trump

House lawmakers made their long-awaited return to the nation's capital this week after nearly eight weeks away, with Republicans using their slight majority to get the bill over the finish line

US sanctions entities in Myanmar, Thailand for fraudulent investment scams

Americans lost at least $10 billion in 2024 to Southeast Asia-based online scam operations, a 66 per cent increase from the prior year, Department of State said

US sanctions 32 entities, individuals from several nations including India

The US state department said the action is in line with President Donald Trump's efforts to counter Iran's aggressive development of missiles and other asymmetric and conventional weapons

President Trump praises H-1B talent, reinforces India's tech role

President Donald Trump's remarks recognising the importance of H-1B talent have renewed optimism among India's tech sector, though experts say the real impact depends on visa fee reforms

US Supreme Court extends block on full SNAP payments amid shutdown talks

The Senate has approved a bill to end the shutdown and the House of Representatives could vote on it as early as Wednesday

Epstein emails suggest Trump 'knew of girls'; spent hours at his house

That email was sent to Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of Epstein, who was convicted and is serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in helping him with the sexual abuse of underage women

China's banks adopt revolving-door repayment model amid weak credit demand

To meet official lending targets, many Chinese banks are resorting to instant loan tactics where clients take out loans briefly and repay them soon after, masking low credit demand

How Europe's private drone industry eyes opportunity as Nato boosts defence

On Nato's eastern flank, Denmark, Poland and Romania are deploying a new weapons system to defend against drones

All 20 on board Turkish military cargo plane killed in crash in Georgia

A Turkish accident investigation team reached the crash site early on Wednesday and was inspecting the wreckage of the plane, in coordination with the Georgian authorities

Electricity demand to outpace energy growth, renewables to surge: Report

The release of the annual World Energy Outlook coincided with UN climate negotiations in Brazil this week, where global leaders are calling for ways to curb the planet's warming

Firms seek manufacturing alternatives in Vietnam, India amid US-China rift

A trade truce between the United States and China has calmed nerves, but it won't stop the broader movement of companies to countries like Vietnam

Colombia to suspend intelligence ties with US over strikes on drug vessels

Petro wrote that the fight against drugs must be subordinated to the human rights of the Caribbean people

NYC will turn into Mumbai: Real estate billionaire after Mamdani's victory

After Mamdani won the New York City mayor election on November 4, he vowed to immediately begin working to fulfil his campaign promises, which included a rent freeze in rent-stabilised apartments

Xi's military purges expose corruption, raise doubts on China's nuke forces

The shake-up in China's armed forces comes as both Beijing and Washington are pushing through major changes in their country's militaries, in different ways

Israeli soldiers battle trauma, PTSD after two years of war with Hamas

Reports of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and other mental health problems are increasing among soldiers, as are suicides

Upcoming NYC literary festival to showcase Mahakumbh, rise of Indians in US

A highlight of the festival is a talk by spiritual leader Sadhguru on death not as an end, but as an essential aspect of life and a profound opportunity for transcendence

Hurricane Melissa: Death toll rises to 45 in Jamaica, 15 still missing

Helicopters have been dropping food and other basic supplies in those two communities, said Alvin Gayle, director general of Jamaica's emergency management office

Trump aides review funds for New York City after Mamdani's mayoral win

After the election, Trump said in an interview on Fox News that he wanted to see "the new mayor do well, because I love New York" but cautioned Mamdani to be "respectful of Washington"

Asia's rich lack succession plans as private wealth nears $99 trn by 2029

Chaotic handovers have the potential to freeze assets in legal disputes, fragment family empires, and destabilise companies that have grown rapidly but lack the governance structures