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China ends gold tax break, raising consumer costs in key bullion market

The rule covers investment products like high-purity gold bars and ingots, as well as coins approved by the People's Bank of China, and non-investment uses such as jewellery and industrial materials

2 United Airlines planes collide at LaGuardia amid US govt shutdown delays

No injuries reported; one of the planes had just arrived from Orlando, Florida, and was turning toward its gate when it accidentally clipped the tail of another United aircraft waiting to take off

Trump back on '60 Minutes' for 1st time after settling lawsuit with CBS

CBS News offered few details Friday on how the interview came together, or whether there were any ground rules put in place

Air traffic controller shortage widens US flight delays amid govt shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing-related delays Friday at a number of airports, including in Boston, New York City, Nashville, Houston, Dallas and Newark, New Jersey

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

'Prevent world from returning to law of jungle': Xi warns against bullying

Xi's remarks came as he was the only superpower left at the summit after US President Donald Trump departed from South Korea a day earlier

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

Ukraine gamifies the war: 40 points to destroy a tank, 12 to kill a soldier

The Ukrainian government set up the competition in August 2024, although that was more of a soft launch, a beta version

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

Amazon cloud growth boosts investor confidence amid AI spending boom

In the third quarter, Amazon Web Services generated $33 billion in revenue, a 20 per cent increase from a year earlier

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

King Charles destroys his brother over Epstein scandal, America dithers

It's a stunning fall. The second, apparently favorite, son of Queen Elizabeth II has not only lost his many titles but also his home

US cancels Trump-Putin Budapest meeting over Russia's 'maximalist' demands

The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was announced earlier this month, with an agenda to discuss ways to end Russia's war in Ukraine

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

Did Amazon lay off 14,000 due to cost-cutting and AI? Here's what CEO said

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy in the company's quarterly earnings call on Thursday clarified the reason behind the recent job cuts