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Asia|World

Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan gets bail in state gifts case, his party says

A court in Pakistan granted bail to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan in a case relating to the illegal sale of state gifts, his party said on Wednesday.

Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan gets bail in state gifts case, his party says
Business|Economy|Europe

Irish pre-election spending promises abound despite Trump tax threat

Parties vying to lead the next Irish government are luring voters with ambitious spending plans, banking on a continued boom in foreign multinational corporate tax

Irish pre-election spending promises abound despite Trump tax threat
Political|World

Reaction to Putin's approval of a new Russian nuclear doctrine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a new nuclear doctrine, lowering the threshold for a nuclear strike in response to a broader range of conventional attacks.

Reaction to Putin's approval of a new Russian nuclear doctrine
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan set to approve $87 billion economic stimulus this week

Japan's ruling coalition on Wednesday agreed with a key opposition party on the draft of an economic stimulus package, clearing a major hurdle for the $87

Japan set to approve $87 billion economic stimulus this week
Election|Finance

There may be no durable Trump trade: Mike Dolan

Pity the poor forecasters compiling 2025 investment outlooks. Little of their hastily-compiled post-election annual outlooks may endure beyond the end of this year.

There may be no durable Trump trade: Mike Dolan
Africa|Crime|World

Ugandan opposition politician kidnapped in Kenya, his wife says

A veteran Ugandan opposition politician was kidnapped during a book launch in Kenya at the weekend, transferred to Uganda and is being held at a military jail

Ugandan opposition politician kidnapped in Kenya, his wife says
Business|Election|Political|US

Musk's influence deepens during Trump's transition

Elon Musk has been at Trump's side at Mar-a-Lago and in Washington since the election. How great is his influence? And could he wear out his welcome? CNN's Brian Todd reports.

Musk's influence deepens during Trump's transition
Political|US|World

Biden administration approves sending anti-personnel mines to Ukraine in another major policy shift

Biden administration approves sending anti-personnel mines to Ukraine in another major policy shift

Biden administration approves sending anti-personnel mines to Ukraine in another major policy shift
Americas|Political

Argentina's Milei pivots to pragmatism in first talks with China's Xi after shaking up the G20

Last year, then-presidential candidate Javier Milei declared Argentina would not “make deals with communists” in China or Brazil, calling their leaders “murderers” and “thieves” in a bid to channel the populist energies of Donald Trump into a winning political message

Argentina's Milei pivots to pragmatism in first talks with China's Xi after shaking up the G20
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|US

California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour

California voters have rejected a measure on the November ballot that would have raised the minimum wage for most workers to $18 an hour

California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour
US

Blinken calls Venezuela's opposition leader Gonzalez 'president-elect'

U.S.

Blinken calls Venezuela's opposition leader Gonzalez 'president-elect'
Election|Political|US

Trump interviewing candidates for FBI chief, Vance says in later-deleted social media post

President-elect Donald Trump is interviewing candidates for the role of FBI director in the clearest indication yet that the incoming administration is looking to replace Christopher Wray in the position

Trump interviewing candidates for FBI chief, Vance says in later-deleted social media post
MidEast|World

Turkey's Erdogan says Israel's Herzog was denied airspace en route to Azerbaijan

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Turkey refused to allow Israeli President Isaac Herzog to use its airspace to attend the COP climate summit in Azerbaijan,

Turkey's Erdogan says Israel's Herzog was denied airspace en route to Azerbaijan
Americas|Political|US|World

US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect

US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect

US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect
Election|Political|US

GOP senators divided on release of Gaetz ethics report as Trump pressures them to move quickly

As President-elect Donald Trump digs in on his pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Republican senators are divided over how much information they will demand to move his confirmation — and how much to push back on Trump as he demands that they quickly rubber stamp his Cabinet once he takes office in January

GOP senators divided on release of Gaetz ethics report as Trump pressures them to move quickly
Education|US

Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons

The Texas State Board of Education has given initial approval to a Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for public schools to adopt for lessons from kindergarten through fifth grade

Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons
Business|Health|US

Trump names Dr. Mehmet Oz to head Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Trump names Dr. Mehmet Oz to head Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Trump names Dr. Mehmet Oz to head Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Celebrity|Election|Health|US

Trump picks TV's Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had chosen television personality and surgeon Dr.

Trump picks TV's Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid
Business|Political|US

Trump administration plans to roll back Biden's stricter fuel-efficiency standards

President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration plans to target federal regulations championed by President Joe Biden

Trump administration plans to roll back Biden's stricter fuel-efficiency standards
Economy|US

Americans want Trump to focus on inflation in his first 100 days, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Americans see inflation as the leading issue President-elect Donald Trump should tackle during his first 100 days in office, according to a Reuters/Ipsos

Americans want Trump to focus on inflation in his first 100 days, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
US

Clinton, Yellen to back US community lending fund as Trump seeks spending cuts

Former President Bill Clinton will return to the U.S.

Clinton, Yellen to back US community lending fund as Trump seeks spending cuts
Business|Finance|Political|US|World

US State Dept. OKs potential $100 million sale of military equipment to Ukraine

The U.S. Department of State has approved the potential $100 million sale of military equipment and services to Ukraine, the Pentagon said in a statement on Tuesday.

US State Dept. OKs potential $100 million sale of military equipment to Ukraine
Political|US|World

US, Israeli officials will discuss civilian harm in Gaza in early December, State Department says

Senior U.S. and Israeli officials will hold talks in early December in the first meeting of a new channel requested by Washington to raise

US, Israeli officials will discuss civilian harm in Gaza in early December, State Department says
Political|US

Republican bill to restrict first transgender member of Congress draws criticism

A Republican member of the U.S.

Republican bill to restrict first transgender member of Congress draws criticism
Election|US

Trump’s agenda will face hurdles in Congress, despite the Republican ‘trifecta’ of winning the House, Senate and White House

Gridlock can still happen under unified government, and for reasons that are likely to be on full display in the 119th Congress, where the GOP controls both houses under a Republican president.

Trump’s agenda will face hurdles in Congress, despite the Republican ‘trifecta’ of winning the House, Senate and White House
US

Senator says Trump cannot ignore law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok by next year

President-elect Donald Trump cannot ignore a law requiring Chinese-based ByteDance to divest its popular short video app TikTok in the U.S. by early next year

Senator says Trump cannot ignore law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok by next year
Americas|World

Argentina's Milei plays Trump stand-in at G20 summit in Rio

As world leaders at the G20 summit in Brazil are bracing for the return of U.S.

Argentina's Milei plays Trump stand-in at G20 summit in Rio
Europe|Political|World

Croatia to hold a presidential election on Dec. 29

Croatia's prime minister says the European Union country will hold a presidential election on Dec. 29

Croatia to hold a presidential election on Dec. 29
Election|Opinion|US

Iowa Trump voters on what they hope comes next after Trump’s win

CNN's John King revisits Trump supporters in Iowa to ask about their reaction to the election results and what they hope comes next.

Iowa Trump voters on what they hope comes next after Trump’s win
Election|Europe

Croatia to hold presidential election on Dec. 29 - PM Plenkovic

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said on Tuesday that a presidential election would be held on Dec. 29 and that the government would call the vote officially on Thursday.

Croatia to hold presidential election on Dec. 29 - PM Plenkovic
Election|Political|US

FEMA administrator says she supports investigation of alleged Trump bias in relief efforts

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency tells lawmakers she has encouraged the agency’s inspector general to review whether an employee was acting alone when directing workers helping hurricane victims to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump

FEMA administrator says she supports investigation of alleged Trump bias in relief efforts
US

US bank regulator Gruenberg to retire in January, clearing way for Trump picks

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Martin Gruenberg will retire effective Jan. 19, he told colleagues on Tuesday, clearing the way for Republican

US bank regulator Gruenberg to retire in January, clearing way for Trump picks
Crime|Election

Reputed head of crime family campaigns for seat in Irish parliament

Gerard Hutch, named in a court case last year as head of a well-known crime family in Ireland, is seeking election to parliament, shaking up a race in inner-city

Reputed head of crime family campaigns for seat in Irish parliament
US

Trump picks Wall St CEO Lutnick to run Commerce, oversee USTR, tariffs

U.S.

Trump picks Wall St CEO Lutnick to run Commerce, oversee USTR, tariffs
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy urges Germany to support Ukraine's longer-range strike capabilities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday it was time for Germany to support Ukraine's longer-range strike capabilities against Russia.

Zelenskiy urges Germany to support Ukraine's longer-range strike capabilities
Business|Science|Technology|US

US government commission pushes Manhattan Project-style AI initiative

A U.S. congressional commission on Tuesday proposed a Manhattan Project-style initiative to fund the development of AI systems that will be as smart or

US government commission pushes Manhattan Project-style AI initiative
Americas|Asia

China's Xi meets Argentina's Milei for the first time in Rio

China's President Xi Jinping met with Argentine President Javier Milei on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Rio de Janeiro

China's Xi meets Argentina's Milei for the first time in Rio
Americas|Crime|Election|World

Brazilian police arrest 5 officers in alleged 2022 coup plot to kill President Lula, others

Brazil's federal police have arrested five officers accused of plotting a coup that included plans to overthrow the government following the 2022 elections and kill then-President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Brazilian police arrest 5 officers in alleged 2022 coup plot to kill President Lula, others
MidEast|World

Saudi king chairs cabinet meeting for first time since September

Saudi Arabia's King Salman chaired the weekly cabinet meeting on Tuesday, according to state television, for the first time since Sept. 24.

Saudi king chairs cabinet meeting for first time since September
Election|Europe

Pressure grows on Germany's Scholz over bid for second term

Pressure is piling on Germany's unpopular Chancellor Olaf Scholz to let someone else lead his Social Democrats into the upcoming snap election to

Pressure grows on Germany's Scholz over bid for second term
Europe|World

Zelenskiy addresses parliament as Ukraine marks 1,000 days of Russian invasion

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday in a speech marking 1,000 days since Russia's full-scale invasion.

Zelenskiy addresses parliament as Ukraine marks 1,000 days of Russian invasion
Political|US

Merrick Garland urges prosecutors to protect DOJ’s mission in first comments since Trump picked Matt Gaetz to succeed him

Merrick Garland urges prosecutors to protect DOJ’s mission in first comments since Trump picked Matt Gaetz to succeed him

Merrick Garland urges prosecutors to protect DOJ’s mission in first comments since Trump picked Matt Gaetz to succeed him
Americas|Crime|Political

Brazilian police uncover military plot to kill Lula before 2023 inauguration

Brazilian police on Tuesday arrested five people, including a member of former President Jair Bolsonaro's cabinet, suspected of involvement in an alleged plan to

Brazilian police uncover military plot to kill Lula before 2023 inauguration
Business|Economy|US

Here’s how mass deportations could change the housing market

Here’s how mass deportations could change the housing market

Here’s how mass deportations could change the housing market
Asia|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says North Korean troop contingent in Russia could grow to 100,000

The number of North Korean troops stationed inside Russia could grow to 100,000, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says North Korean troop contingent in Russia could grow to 100,000
Opinion|US

‘It’s on him’: Democrats look to Hakeem Jeffries to plot a path to revival

‘It’s on him’: Democrats look to Hakeem Jeffries to plot a path to revival

‘It’s on him’: Democrats look to Hakeem Jeffries to plot a path to revival
Election|Europe|Political

Italian Premier Meloni's coalition suffers setbacks in 2 regional elections

Italy's Premier Giorgia Meloni suffered election setbacks in two regions as the opposition Democratic party won a tight race in the central Umbria region and deepened its control of the traditional left-leaning stronghold of Emilia-Romagna

Italian Premier Meloni's coalition suffers setbacks in 2 regional elections
Economy|Europe|Stock Markets

European stocks sink as investors flock to safety amid geopolitical jitters

Europe's main stock index touched its lowest level in three months on Tuesday, as escalating geopolitical tensions, fuelled

European stocks sink as investors flock to safety amid geopolitical jitters
Europe|Political|World

Leader of Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia resigns, ending unrest

The separatist leader of Georgia’s breakaway region of Abkhazia resigned on Tuesday after days of unrest, in which the opposition and its supporters seized key government buildings and at least 14 people were injured in clashes with police

Leader of Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia resigns, ending unrest

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