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Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025
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Google Struggles to Meet AI Demand as Infrastructure, Energy and Supply-Chain Gaps Deepen
Internal disclosures and industry research reveal that the artificial-intelligence boom is colliding with real-world constraints on compute, power and data-centre capacity
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Australia-bound U.S. Exports Face New VGM Discrepancy Penalties Amid Weighing Mismatch
Carriers warn U.S. shippers to submit Verified Gross Mass post gate-in as Australian terminals may impose fines for differences of over one tonne
Car Parts Leader Warns Europe Faces Heavy Job Losses in ‘Darwinian’ Auto Shake-Out
Valeo chief says Europe risks losing tens of thousands of auto-industry jobs as Chinese competition, weak demand and green-transition pressures intensify
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Arsenal Move Six Points Clear After Eze’s Historic Hat-Trick in Derby Rout
Eberechi Eze’s first Premier League hat-trick drives Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Tottenham as title momentum builds
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Wealthy New Yorkers Weigh Second Homes as the ‘Mamdani Effect’ Ripples Through Luxury Markets
Brokers in Miami, Palm Beach and Greenwich report rising inquiries from high-income New Yorkers anticipating tax and policy shifts under mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
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Families Accuse OpenAI of Enabling ‘AI-Driven Delusions’ After Multiple Suicides
Seven families in the U.S. and Canada claim prolonged ChatGPT conversations deepened isolation, distorted thinking and contributed to self-harm
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Graphic ‘Blood Libel’ Display at Washington’s Union Station Sparks National Alarm
Anti-Israel performance at key transit hub resurrects medieval antisemitic imagery and draws widespread condemnation
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Trump’s Grand Saudi Welcome Highlights U.S.–Riyadh Pivot as Israel Watches Warily
Lavish White House reception for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman underscores a deeper U.S.–Saudi alignment even as Israel’s concerns rise
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U.S. Set to Sell F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia in Major Strategic Shift
President Donald Trump announces a landmark armament deal as Riyadh seeks advanced air-defence capabilities
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Saudi Arabia Doubles Down on U.S. Partnership in Strategic Move
Riyadh and Washington deepen ties through defence, AI investment and elevated alliance status
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Trump’s “DOGE” Efficiency Agency Quietly Disbanded Ahead of Schedule
The Department of Government Efficiency, once led by Elon Musk, has been declared defunct with its functions absorbed before its July 2026 end date.
AI-Teddy ‘Kumma’ Withdrawn After Disclosing Knife Locations and Sexual Content to Children
Singapore’s FoloToy halts sales after US consumer-group finds its AI bear discusses sex acts and gives unsafe advice
UK’s Starmer and US President Trump Align as Geneva Talks Probe Ukraine Peace Plan
Leaders agree to coordinate as Geneva negotiations begin on the US-backed 28-point proposal for ending the Russia-Ukraine war
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Geneva Talks Yield Progress on U.S.-Brokered Ukraine Peace Framework
Kyiv delegation affirms draft aligns with national interests after intensive discussions in Switzerland
White House Readies Two-Year Extension of ACA Subsidies with New Eligibility Caps
The Trump administration plans a short-term lifeline for Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, paired with conservative reforms to eligibility and enrollee contributions
Alaska Airlines Sees No Holiday Disruptions Despite Jet-Fuel Pipeline Leak Near Seattle
Airline activates contingency plans after the Olympic Pipeline shutdown that supplies jet fuel to the Pacific Northwest
Why President Donald Trump Is Intensifying His Saudi Arabia Engagement
Strategic energy, defence and investment goals underpin a deeper US-Saudi alignment
China’s Wedding Boom: Nightclubs, Mountains and a Demographic Reset
Record uptick in unions follows sweeping reforms allowing couples to marry anywhere and in unconventional venues
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Fugees Founding Member Pras Michel Sentenced to 14 Years in High-Profile US Foreign Influence Case
Pras Michel receives 14-year prison term and forfeiture of more than sixty-four million dollars after a conviction for illegal campaign funding and foreign lobbying
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WhatsApp’s Unexpected Rise Reshapes American Messaging Habits
Once seen as an app for immigrants and international families, WhatsApp is rapidly gaining ground in the U.S. as large groups and communities shift away from iMessage.
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United States: Judge Dressed Up as Elvis During Hearings – and Was Forced to Resign
A Missouri judge resigned after it was revealed that he repeatedly appeared in court wearing an Elvis-style wig, played the singer’s music, and quoted his lyrics during hearings, prompting a disciplinary panel to recommend his suspension.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai Says AI Could One Day Step Into his Executive Chair
In a wide-ranging interview, Sundar Pichai suggests that artificial intelligence may be capable of performing chief executive duties and urges society to prepare
Liverpool Humiliated at Home as Pressure Mounts on Arne Slot
After a 3–0 defeat by Nottingham Forest, Liverpool slump to six losses in seven and Slot faces intensifying scrutiny
U.S. Peace Plan for Ukraine Faces Pushback from European Allies
While President Trump says the proposal is not final, Kyiv’s allies insist on broader consultation before accepting the deal
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Trump and Mayor-Elect Mamdani Strike Unlikely Alliance at White House Meeting
President Donald Trump praises Zohran Mamdani and offers collaboration despite stark ideological differences
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Ukraine’s Allies Demand Revisions to U.S.-Led Peace Plan at G20 Meeting
European and global partners insist on inclusive process after U.S. proposal seen as favouring Russia
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Trump Elevates Saudi Arabia to Major Non-NATO Ally Amid Defense Deal
United States grants Riyadh enhanced military status as part of sweeping strategic and economic partnership
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White House Adjusts Course Amid Republican Friction Ahead of Key Policy Deadlines
Administration signals responsiveness to GOP concerns as funding and policy cliffs loom
Trump White House Prepares Tariff Fallback Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling
Administration maps out alternative legal pathways should key emergency-tariff power be struck down
Estimate Reaches up to One Million Dollars After Vandalism at Washington State Capitol
Damage assessment indicates costs between $623,000 and $914,000 following Oct. 5 incident in Olympia
Washington State readies unified Resident Portal to streamline access to government services
New digital hub launching in early 2026 will centralise sign-in across over 140 agencies using AI-powered tools
First-Known Human Case of H5N5 Bird Flu Results in Fatality in Washington State
Older adult with backyard flock in Grays Harbor County confirmed as first global human case of H5N5 avian influenza, authorities say
Maduro Tightens Security Measures as U.S. Strike Threat Intensifies
Caracas boosts presidential protection and expands emergency powers amid growing U.S. military pressure in the Caribbean.
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Australia Faces Human-Rights Scrutiny Over Australian-Made F-35 Parts After U.S. Sale to Saudi Arabia
Release of advanced fighter jets to Riyadh raises concerns that Australian suppliers may be tied to bombing operations despite minimal oversight
Trump’s Strategic Engagement With Saudi Arabia Draws Global Attention Amid Intensifying Geopolitical Pressures
Former president emphasizes stability, security cooperation and diplomatic pragmatism as critics voice politically charged objections
U.S. Envoys Deliver Ultimatum to Ukraine: Sign Peace Deal by Thursday or Risk Losing American Support
Washington presses Kyiv to accept a twenty-eight-point draft peace framework with Russia amid mounting European alarm.
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Apple’s ‘Skinny’ iPhone Air Falls Flat as Early Sales and User Feedback Disappoint
Ultra-thin design fails to offset performance limits, high pricing, and growing user dissatisfaction.
US–China Trade Truce Faces Thanksgiving Deadline Amid Divergent Accounts
Washington pushes a rare-earth deal while Beijing remains guarded, underscoring deep mistrust between the two powers
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Trump Elevates Saudi Arabia to Major Non-NATO Ally as MBS Visit Yields Deepened Ties
President Donald Trump grants Saudi Arabia MNNA status, signals F-35 sale and $1 trillion investment in U.S. during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit
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Iran Appeals to Saudi Arabia to Mediate Restart of U.S. Nuclear Talks
Tehran sends letter to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman requesting assistance in reviving stalled negotiations with Washington
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Musk, Barra and Ford Join Trump in Lavish White House Dinner for Saudi Crown Prince
High-profile tech and auto executives attend East Room gala hosted by President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid deepening U.S.–Saudi ties
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Zelenskyy Signals Progress Toward Ending the War: ‘One of the Hardest Moments in History’ (end of his business model?)
Ukrainian President speaks amid a U.S. proposal to end the conflict and warns of a stark choice between losing a key ally and losing national dignity.
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U.S. Issues Alert Declaring Venezuelan Airspace a Hazard Due to Escalating Security Conditions
Washington warns airlines of increased military activity and navigation risks over Venezuela.
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Lawmaker Seeks Declassification of ‘Shocking’ 2019 Call Between Trump and Saudi Crown Prince
Rep. Eugene Vindman claims transcript of call after Khashoggi’s murder reveals troubling content and demands public release
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The U.S. State Department Announces That Mass Migration Constitutes an Existential Threat to Western Civilization and Undermines the Stability of Key American Allies
Washington instructs its embassies to report on the human-rights and public-security consequences of mass migration in allied nations.
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US and Saudi Arabia Forge Strategic Defence Pact Featuring F-35 Sale and $1 Trillion Investment Pledge
President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sign landmark deal to deepen military and economic ties amid regional security realignment
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U.S. and Saudi Arabia Sign Initial Nuclear Cooperation Pact as Full 123 Deal Remains Pending
An interim framework is in place, but a formal U.S.–Saudi Section 123 agreement still faces key safeguards and congressional review
Lawsuit Advances as Saudi Arabia Faces Allegations of Supporting 9/11 Hijackers
Federal judge allows civil case to proceed, citing evidence of Saudi-employed agents assisting al-Qaida operatives in the United States
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Google Struggles to Meet AI Demand as Infrastructure, Energy and Supply-Chain Gaps Deepen
Car Parts Leader Warns Europe Faces Heavy Job Losses in ‘Darwinian’ Auto Shake-Out
Arsenal Move Six Points Clear After Eze’s Historic Hat-Trick in Derby Rout
Wealthy New Yorkers Weigh Second Homes as the ‘Mamdani Effect’ Ripples Through Luxury Markets
Families Accuse OpenAI of Enabling ‘AI-Driven Delusions’ After Multiple Suicides
Graphic ‘Blood Libel’ Display at Washington’s Union Station Sparks National Alarm
Trump’s Grand Saudi Welcome Highlights U.S.–Riyadh Pivot as Israel Watches Warily
U.S. Set to Sell F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia in Major Strategic Shift
Saudi Arabia Doubles Down on U.S. Partnership in Strategic Move
UK’s Starmer and US President Trump Align as Geneva Talks Probe Ukraine Peace Plan
China’s Wedding Boom: Nightclubs, Mountains and a Demographic Reset
Fugees Founding Member Pras Michel Sentenced to 14 Years in High-Profile US Foreign Influence Case
WhatsApp’s Unexpected Rise Reshapes American Messaging Habits
United States: Judge Dressed Up as Elvis During Hearings – and Was Forced to Resign
U.S. Peace Plan for Ukraine Faces Pushback from European Allies
Trump and Mayor-Elect Mamdani Strike Unlikely Alliance at White House Meeting
Ukraine’s Allies Demand Revisions to U.S.-Led Peace Plan at G20 Meeting
Trump Elevates Saudi Arabia to Major Non-NATO Ally Amid Defense Deal
Maduro Tightens Security Measures as U.S. Strike Threat Intensifies
U.S. Envoys Deliver Ultimatum to Ukraine: Sign Peace Deal by Thursday or Risk Losing American Support
US–China Trade Truce Faces Thanksgiving Deadline Amid Divergent Accounts
Trump Elevates Saudi Arabia to Major Non-NATO Ally as MBS Visit Yields Deepened Ties
Iran Appeals to Saudi Arabia to Mediate Restart of U.S. Nuclear Talks
Musk, Barra and Ford Join Trump in Lavish White House Dinner for Saudi Crown Prince
Zelenskyy Signals Progress Toward Ending the War: ‘One of the Hardest Moments in History’ (end of his business model?)
U.S. Issues Alert Declaring Venezuelan Airspace a Hazard Due to Escalating Security Conditions
Lawmaker Seeks Declassification of ‘Shocking’ 2019 Call Between Trump and Saudi Crown Prince
The U.S. State Department Announces That Mass Migration Constitutes an Existential Threat to Western Civilization and Undermines the Stability of Key American Allies
US and Saudi Arabia Forge Strategic Defence Pact Featuring F-35 Sale and $1 Trillion Investment Pledge
Alaska Approves National Guard Deployment to Washington, D.C. in 2026 Ahead of Legal Block on Similar Mission
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C.
Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund Emerges as Key Contender in Warner Bros. Discovery Sale
Ronaldo Joins Trump and Saudi Crown Prince’s Gala Amid U.S.–Gulf Tech and Investment Surge
Trump to Host NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani at White House in Unexpected Turn
Trump and Mamdani to Meet at the White House: “The Communist Asked”
U.S. Clears Export of Advanced AI Chips to Saudi Arabia and UAE Amid Strategic Tech Partnership
Nvidia Again Beats Forecasts, Shares Jump in After-Hours Trading
Brazil Takes Offense at the German Chancellor, Who Visited and ‘Wanted to Go Home’
A Decade of Innovation Stagnation at Apple: The Cook Era Critique
Trump Uses McDonald’s Summit to Recast Economic Message on Affordability
Elon Musk Returns to White House for Dinner with President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince
President Trump Holds White House Meeting With FIFA 2026 Task Force Ahead of World Cup
President Trump Hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington Amid Strategic Deal Talks
Cristiano Ronaldo Joins Trump-Bin Salman White House Meeting Amid Saudi Outreach
Saudi Crown Prince to Press Trump for Direct U.S. Role in Ending Sudan War
Trump Hosts Saudi Crown Prince: Five Key Takeaways from the White House Meeting
Trump Firmly Defends Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi Murder Amid Washington Visit
Trump Backs Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi Killing Amid White House Visit
Trump Publicly Defends Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi Killing During Washington Visit
President Donald Trump Hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at White House to Seal Major Defence and Investment Deals
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