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November 5, 2024

Key Points as Americans Head to the Polls

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• Election Day Begins: Americans are voting today to decide their next president. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both need a minimum of 270 electoral votes to secure victory. Crucial battleground states — including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin — are expected to play a major role in determining the outcome.

• Dixville Notch Kicks Off Voting Tradition: In the early hours, Harris and Trump tied with three votes each in Dixville Notch, a small New Hampshire community with a tradition of opening and closing its polls just after midnight ET to be among the first to report results.

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Americas, Asia, Economy, International, Lead, News, Stock Market, US

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Asia, International, Lead, News

Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad’s Viral Video: A Humorous Search for RM3 Billion

China

Chinese Astronauts Break Spacewalk Record in Milestone for Expanding Space Programme

Lead, Middle East

Syrian Rebels Seek to Show Alternative to Assad as They Take Control of Aleppo

Americas, International, Lead, News, Russia, Ukraine, US

Russia Calls US Talks on Ukraine War “Positive”

International, Israel, Lead, Middle East, News, Palestine

Fear of Renewed War in Gaza Over ‘Wrong Body’ of Female Hostage

Africa, Bangladesh, India, International, Lead, News

Delhi Press Conference on Bangladesh Issue

Africa, Bangladesh, Immigration, International, News

46 Immigrants, Including Bangladeshis, Arrested for Online Fraud in Malaysia

International, Israel, Middle East, News

Netanyahu Orders Attack on the West Bank After Bus Explosions in Tel Aviv

Americas, International, News, US

Third World War Is Not Too Far Away: Trump

International, Middle East, News

Azerbaijan Orders BBC to Close Its Office in the Country

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Asia, India

India Raises Concerns Over China’s Planned Hydropower Dam on Brahmaputra River

A thaw in ties may be under way between India and China, but the latter’s plans to construct what has been dubbed the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Zangbo river have resurfaced worries that water could become the next flashpoint in bilateral ties. India has urged China to be transparent and […]

Asia, India, International, News

India Investigates Mysterious Deaths of 17 People in Jammu and Kashmir’s Remote Village

Indian authorities are grappling with a series of mysterious deaths in the remote village of Badhal in Jammu’s Rajouri district, located in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. Between December 7 and January 19, 17 people, including 12 children, tragically lost their lives under puzzling circumstances, sparking concern and prompting extensive investigations.The victims, all members of three […]

Asia, Lead

Japan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Declared Unconstitutional: What It Means for LGBTQ+ Rights

Japan’s refusal to recognize same-sex marriages was deemed unconstitutional by a high court on Friday, marking another significant victory for the LGBTQ+ community and intensifying pressure on the government to take action. The Fukuoka High Court’s decision represents the eighth win out of nine rulings since lawsuits were first filed in 2019. Here’s a breakdown […]

International, UN

UN Committee Approves Key Resolutions on Nuclear Disarmament, Including Road Map to a Nuclear-Free World

United Nations (New York) — The United Nations First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) approved 24 draft resolutions aimed at reducing nuclear weapons risks and advancing disarmament, following 78 recorded votes on proposals from global delegations. A central draft resolution, “A Road Map to a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World” (document A/C.1/79/L.41), urges all member states, especially nuclear-armed […]

International, News, Tech & Startup

SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Lost During Seventh Test Flight

SpaceX encountered an unexpected setback during the seventh test flight of its Starship rocket on January 16, as the vehicle was lost 15 minutes into the mission. This comes after the company had made significant progress during its test flight campaign for the vehicle. The launch took place at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas at […]

Americas, Immigration

Trump Appoints Tom Homan as “Border Czar” to Lead Immigration Efforts

In a move signaling a hardline approach to immigration, President-elect Donald Trump has named former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Tom Homan as the head of U.S. border control. Homan will oversee the country’s immigration enforcement efforts, including deportations, in what Trump has promised will be the largest such operation in U.S. history. “I […]

Americas

Trump Considers Kash Patel for FBI Director Role, Signals Shakeup in Bureau Leadership

MAR-A-LAGO, Nov 21 – Former President Donald Trump is seriously considering Kash Patel, a staunch ally and controversial figure, to be the next FBI director. The decision comes amid ongoing interviews for key roles in Trump’s potential administration, conducted at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Monday night. Patel’s candidacy reflects Trump’s intent to overhaul the FBI […]

Entertainment

Chloe Grace Moretz Confirms Engagement to Kate Harrison

Actress Chloe Grace Moretz has seemingly confirmed her engagement to long-time girlfriend Kate Harrison, marking a new chapter in their relationship. The Kick-Ass star shared a heartwarming New Year’s post on Instagram, offering fans a glimpse into her personal life. In the post, Moretz and Harrison are seen displaying matching diamond rings on their ring […]

Asia, International

COP29: Singapore Commits US$500 Million to Boost Green Project Funding in Asia

Singapore has pledged to match every dollar, up to a total of US$500 million (S$670 million), to support green and transition projects across Asia, reinforcing the country’s role in advancing climate finance solutions in the region. The announcement was made by Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Grace Fu, on Tuesday (Nov 12) at […]

News

BRICS Leaders Pledge to Establish Democratic, Multipolar World Order: Putin

“Moscow: BRICS Nations Committed to Advancing Democratic, Multipolar World Order, Says Putin at Kazan Summit” “It is important that the declaration reaffirms our commitment to building a more democratic, inclusive, and multipolar world order, based on international law and the UN Charter,” Putin stated. Putin also emphasized that BRICS remains open to all countries sharing […]

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