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Many in Seattle still without power

FCC raising scrutiny of submarine cables that handle 98% of world's internet traffic

UN warns city’s groundwater could deplete by 2030

They have not yet made decisions on managing river

Republicans will have a 53-47 majority next year in the U.S. Senate

The International Criminal Court accuses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant of war crimes for Israel’s actions in Gaza. Russia launched a new, larger missile at a Ukrainian city. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general withdraws from contention amid a sex scandal. Plus, a look at press freedom in Niger.

Heart surgeon and television nominated by President-elect Trump to lead health insurance programs that provide coverage for elderly, low-income Americans

Officials request a report aimed at pressuring Iran into new discussions

China is encouraging its fresh graduates to take up jobs as domestic helpers, as the youth jobless rate has hovered at a high level of around 17%. See the full story here.

A human rights organization, in a detailed report, highlighted the Islamic Republic of Iran's practice of issuing and carrying out death sentences. The report revealed that during the month of Aban (October 23–November 21), at least 133 executions took place, including one public execution. Additionally, 24 new death sentences were issued, and seven previously issued sentences were reaffirmed by the courts during that period.  See the full story here.

South Texas remains one of the top destinations for migrants under 18 who enter the United States without documents or adult companions. Crossings have dropped during fiscal 2024, but dangers these children face continue to be a cause for concern. Víctor Hugo Castillo reports from McAllen, Texas.

Former Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas will begin a five-year term serving as the European Union's new foreign policy chief on December 1

The shooting began after security forces moved to arrest the former head of the intelligence service, according to Reuters reporters

Faced with pressure from the West on preventing North Korea from sending more troops to aid Russia’s war against Ukraine, China is put in an awkward position

On Thursday, the United States rejected the International Criminal Court's ruling to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, and Yoav Gallant, the country's former defense minister, asserting that the court lacks the necessary jurisdiction. See the full story here.

As China confronts violent attacks, authorities have been scrambling to respond and censor online outrage and public mourning, making police statements the single source of information. The approach draws criticism from Chinese netizens.  See the full story here.

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity over their 13-month war in Gaza and the October 2023 attack on Israel, respectively. We talk with Leila Sadat, Washington University professor of international criminal law and special adviser on crimes against humanity to the ICC Prosecutor.

Fifteen people died as result of collapse

In his first rhetoric aimed at Washington after the US presidential election, North Korean leader Kim expresses his determination to hold onto nuclear weapons, US analysts say