US Treasury sanctions eight Canadian money exchange firms over Iran ties
US Treasury claims firms helped sanctioned Iranian entities and handled funds linked to alleged drug trafficking boss.
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Paraguay Congress rejects President Pena’s resignation after bank collapse
Lawmakers are advancing impeachment proceedings against Pena, questioning his ties to the digital lender Ueno.
From: NewsFeed
Paraguay bank collapses with half of population’s savings
Protests have erupted across Paraguay after Ueno Bank was shut down in the middle of the night over a solvency crisis.
Published On 5 Nov 2026
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Can Democrats stop Iran war, reverse Trump’s tariffs after midterms win?
Democrats can block Trump’s legislative agenda, launch investigations but don’t have the numbers to override his veto.
From: Counting the Cost
Can Russia deliver on its economic promises to Africa?
Moscow pledges more trade and investment in Africa, where leaders want local industries, technology and jobs.
Published On 4 Nov 2026
Democrats deliver a historic rout to Republicans in US midterms
For the first time in nearly 30 years, a Democrat will now represent South Carolina in the US Senate.
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Very cold war: Who’s attacking Europe’s supermarket freezers?
Cold stores in supermarkets across Europe have been targeted in a cyberattack with no clear culprit.
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How India pulled 500 million people out of poverty as inequality deepens
India’s extreme poverty declined from 27.1 percent to 2.6 percent between 2011 and 2023, according to the World Bank.
How a Harvard dream ended in tragedy for a Pakistani family
A 24-year-old physics graduate dies after her family pays millions to a man who lied about getting her into university.
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California’s Bay Area debates data centres ahead of US midterm elections
At least seven Bay Area cities have passed data centre moratoriums, despite the region’s reputation as an AI hub.
US to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access
South Africa to lose duty-free access, affecting $1.7bn worth of annual exports, including cars and farm products.
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