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EU nations risk massive deficits, increasing public debt unless they use frozen Russian assets, Moscow warns retaliation

09 Nov 2025 | 7:44 PM

Brussels, Nov 9 (UNI) EU member states risk spiralling deficits and rising public debt unless they agree to use frozen Russian assets as collateral to finance Ukraine, the European Commission has warned in an internal paper obtained by the Financial Times.

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US halts $5 bn weapons exports to NATO allies, Ukraine

09 Nov 2025 | 6:29 PM

Washington, Nov 9 (UNI) Amid the US government shutdown entering its 40th day, Washington has halted an estimated $5 billion worth of arms exports to Ukraine and its NATO allies, underscoring the heavy repercussions, following the constant delays, stops, and pauses, a State Department official told Axios.

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Hungary exempted from US sanctions on Russian oil has same exemption in EU

09 Nov 2025 | 3:17 PM

Moscow, Nov 9 (UNI) Hungary was excluded from the US sanctions on Russian oil exports to the EU, and the European union also made the same exception for Budapest, a spokesperson of the EU Commission told RIA Novosti.

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Rodrigo Paz sworn in as president of Bolivia

09 Nov 2025 | 9:24 AM

La Paz, Nov. 9 (UNI) Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as the constitutional president of the Plurinational State of Bolivia for the 2025-2030 term, in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly building in downtown La Paz on Saturday.

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1 killed, 1 injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza as death toll since October 2023 tops 69,000

09 Nov 2025 | 8:16 AM

Gaza/Jerusalem, Nov. 9 (UNI) A Palestinian was killed and another wounded in two Israeli attacks across Gaza on Saturday, according to Palestinian sources.

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Tornado kills 6 in southern Brazil

09 Nov 2025 | 7:59 AM

Sao Paulo, Nov 9 (UNI) The death toll from a tornado that struck Brazil's southern state of Parana on Friday night rose to six, with around 750 people injured and at least one person missing, authorities said Saturday.

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5.6 magnitude quake hits 125 km east of Yamada, Japan: USGS

09 Nov 2025 | 7:28 AM

Beijing, Nov. 9 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 jolted 125 km east of Yamada, Japan, at 2215 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

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2 killed as trucks collide in Pakistan's Punjab province

08 Nov 2025 | 4:50 PM

Islamabad, Nov 8 (UNI): Two people were killed and another injured when two trucks carrying vegetables collided in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, rescue officials said on Saturday. .

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Supreme Court temporarily blocks order requiring full SNAP funding amid shutdown

08 Nov 2025 | 4:10 PM

Washington, Nov 8 (UNI) The US Supreme Court on Saturday temporarily blocked a lower court’s order that mandated the Trump administration to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), withholding approximately USD 4 billion in payments for the food benefits program.

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'He will never let you down": Trump endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio Guv

08 Nov 2025 | 3:46 PM

Washington, Nov 8 (UNI) Extending his "complete endorsement" to Vivek Ramaswamy for the 2026 Ohio Governor race, President Donald Trump called Ramaswamy “something special” and praised Ohio as a "great state." .

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US special envoy Steve Witkoff says Hamas officials assured him and Jared Kushner of disarming during their meeting

07 Nov 2025 | 11:49 PM

Washington, Nov 7 (UNI) US Special Envoy for Middle East Steve Witkoff has said that Hamas officials had assured him and fellow Trump aide Jared Kushner that they would disarm as required by the peace deal, during their "famous meeting" hours before the ceasefire deal was inked on October 9.

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US govt shutdown enters day 38, political deadlock continues as Democrats shoot down GOP offer for concessions

07 Nov 2025 | 11:47 PM

Washington, Nov 7 (UNI) As the US government shutdown entered its 38th day, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, offering a carrot to his Democrat opponents, said that the GOP is open for another vote, this time pledging concessions, such as swap of the House-passed stopgap bill for a new funding patch, likely into January, along with full-year funding for veterans' programs, food aid and more.

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India working to establish agriculture research institute in Afghanistan

07 Nov 2025 | 11:03 PM

Kabul, Nov 7 (UNI) Furthering diplomatic relations with the Islamic Emirate, India is planning to set up a research center for advanced agricultural studies in Afghanistan under the name 'Afghan–Hind,' which will strengthen Kabul's local capacity in agricultural production.

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US economy – aviation takes massive hit amid govt shutdown entering its 38th day

07 Nov 2025 | 11:01 PM

Washington, Nov 7 (UNI) With the US govt shutdown entering its 38th day, the domestic markets have taken a strong hit, with the halting of operations in DC inflicting a mounting toll on the economy, amidst little sign of relief as the political deadlock continued in the White House.

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Latin American leaders slam Trump for not attending COP30 summit

07 Nov 2025 | 6:18 PM

Belem, Nov 7 (UNI) Several Latin American leaders sharply criticised US President Donald Trump for his anti-green, anti-climate change stance during the opening day of the COP30 UN climate summit in Belém, Brazil, on Thursday, accusing him of spreading misinformation, and threatening future generations by denying reality, and undermining global climate action.

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