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Pakistan arrests a man for selling fake Postage stamps in the United States that resulted in a $126 million loss to the U.S

Pakistan arrests a man for selling fake Postage stamps in the United States that resulted in a $126 million loss to the U.S. Postal Service.

Peace negotiations in the Russo-Ukrainian war

United States special envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Saint Petersburg to talk with Russian president Vladimir Putin about potentially resolving the war with Ukraine. Putin states he would resume United States-mediated trilateral peace talks with Ukraine, on or after November 10.

Zuckerberg wins Meta deal to help him foot bill for possible California billionaire tax

The Meta boss had said he would exit the state over a wealth tax that has not yet come into force.

2022–2026 video game industry layoffs

American video game publisher Electronic Arts, which was recently bought-out by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, announces the closing of its Canadian studio BioWare.

2026–27 European windstorm season

At least four people are killed and one other is injured by flooding caused by Storm Adam in Bouches-du-Rhône, France.

‘A form of anti-status status’ – how much would you pay for a plain tote bag?

The ubiquitous carrier has been given a four-figure makeover. But why has an everyday bag associated with running errands and US supermarkets become so aspirational? • Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up here If you were in the blessed position of having £500 to spend on a bag, what would you l

2028 FIFA Women's Club World Cup

In women's association football, FIFA announces that the United States will host the inaugural FIFA Women's Club World Cup in 2028.

Over 80 Americans, British citizens, and Israelis are detained by Israeli soldiers in the Israel-occupied West Bank, including U.S

Over 80 Americans, British citizens, and Israelis are detained by Israeli soldiers in the Israel-occupied West Bank, including U.S. House of Representatives candidate Brad Lander.

Houthi–Saudi conflict

Two people are killed and two others are injured by debris after a suspected Houthi drone is shot down near Shaybah oil field in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

L'Oreal says weight loss drugs are impacting beauty and skincare sales

The beauty giant's CEO says the use of GLP-1s is "a very important phenomenon for us".

Trump's green card curbs test Indian tech workers' American dream

With immigration curbs and tech firms cutting foreign hiring, US residency is becoming a distant dream for many Indians.

2026 Ebola epidemic

Nigeria announces its first case of Ebola virus in the epidemic. The victim is a woman who had recently visited Uganda.

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