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World & Business
Reuters verified videos showing a burning tanker near Oman and oil reaching the country’s shores.
World & Business
A $3.7 billion charge tied to revised U.S. data-center plans hit earnings, while financing costs more than doubled.
Technology
October exports jumped 35.2% year over year as AI infrastructure spending supported factories, even as domestic demand stayed weak.
World & Business
Premium large-format screens accounted for 74% of the sequel's opening-weekend ticket sales.
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Task Force Iron Gate would extend efforts beyond a months-long naval blockade, with illegal revenue streams also targeted.
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Keidanren has postponed a China delegation, while the Kansai Economic Federation plans a year-end mission.
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Japan has demanded the order's immediate withdrawal and lodged a protest with Moscow.
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Reported moves included a 5% midday Nasdaq decline and a 1,000-point Dow slide amid tech-stock selling.
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Thousands of Ueno Bank customers had savings frozen as lawmakers began impeachment proceedings against Peña.
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An interim government estimate put Nov. 5 turnout at almost 600,000; marches were largely peaceful despite clashes.
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SoftBank had sought the unit as part of its push to expand into physical AI.
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Toyota's hybrid sales were a bright spot as the company reported higher profit.
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CoreWeave bonds tumbled, some to new lows, after Democratic candidates favoring slower data-center construction won gubernatorial races, including in Texas.
Entertainment
The prize is the top honor at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival.
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The exchange describes separate approaches to two engineers before attackers reached its wallet transaction system.
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Utility bills rose more than 13% in 2026, adding to household costs amid wartime inflation and higher military spending.
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Finance ministers plan to discuss candidates on Nov. 9, but the European Council will make the final choice.
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After weak monsoon rains, farmers preparing winter crops face water shortages and a risk of lower yields.
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Firms from Taiwan, the US and Singapore showcased surface and underwater vehicles in Tainan amid increased Chinese military pressure.
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Disney has reportedly asked some managers to target 20% in annual cost savings, potentially through layoffs and expense reductions.