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- White House Outlines Broader European Security Plan Ahead Of Ukraine Peace Talks
on November 6, 2026 at 7:37 amThe White House has outlined a proposed European security framework alongside security guarantees for Ukraine, as the Trump administration prepares for trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi next week.
- 2026 US midterms: Democratic left performs worse than moderate wing
on November 6, 2026The progressives' victory is not all it appears to be. They succeeded in making social issues central to the campaign, but their candidates won by narrower margins than moderates did in areas previously held by Republicans.
- Why the Democrats’ US election victory is a win for investors
on November 6, 2026The Democrats' sweep in the US elections was seen by investors in East Asia as a clear rejection of AI. But more red […]
- El-Sayed Backs Van Hollen for Senate Leader as Calls to Replace Schumer Grow
by Sharon Zhang on November 5, 2026 at 10:35 pmVan Hollen has previously criticized Schumer for his weak leadership during Trump’s second term.
- Bonus Daily Cartoon: Elephant Stampede
on November 5, 2026A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
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U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%. [...]
Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions. [...]
Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown. [...]
Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. [...]
Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia. [...]
The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks. [...]
U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts. [...]
QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions. [...]
CDT presents a monthly series of censored content that has been added to our “404 Deleted Content Archive.” Each month, we publish a summary of content blocked or deleted (often yielding the message “404: content not found”) from Chinese platforms such as WeChat, Weibo, Douyin [...]
"Lately, I’ve grown used to quiet, uneventful days." Several users have reported permanent suspensions from WeChat Moments and QQ after posting this sentence, which apparently triggered keyword scans with its non-sequential incorporation of Xi Jinping’s name: 习惯了近来平平淡淡的日子。 Xíguàn le jìnlái píngpíngdàndàn de rìzi. The sentence [...]
The exposure of faulty brake-pedal brackets in the Maextro V800, a luxury EV manufactured by Huawei and JAC, has resulted in a wave of online censorship, deleted opinion pieces, a high-level government investigation, and what appears to be a coordinated campaign to undermine the credibility [...]
Frank Darabont’s iconic 1994 film "The Shawshank Redemption" is no newcomer to China. Long established as users’ top-rated movie on IMDb, Shawshank holds the same rank on China’s Douban. On one hand, the film was screened by Shanghai officials to mark China’s first Constitution Day [...]
While "positive energy" prevails in China’s domestic news reporting, this is far from true with coverage of foreign countries. To make things at home seem even rosier, there is a steady stream of sensational content selectively emphasizing the dangers and discomforts plaguing other countries. Prominent [...]
A statement from the Forum 2000 Foundation and International Coalition for Democratic Renewal (ICDR)—of which CDT founder and editor-in-chief Xiao Qiang is a member—adds to widespread calls for the release of Burmese democracy advocate Min Zin, a U.S. citizen. Min Zin was detained in Kunming [...]
Fears are growing for labor-rights advocate and citizen journalist Feng Rui (also known by his pen name 小五, Xiǎo Wǔ), who has reportedly fallen ill due to lengthy interrogations while in detention. Feng was detained in Guangzhou on September 14 for allegedly “picking quarrels and [...]
For nearly 90 years, scientists believed magnetism fell into just two categories, but researchers have now confirmed a remarkable third type called altermagnetism. Using specialized X-rays, they uncovered a unique magnetic signature that proves these materials behave differently from conventional magnets. Altermagnets combine stability with [...]
NASA is exploring a daring plan to save the legendary Hubble Space Telescope from its eventual fiery plunge into Earth's atmosphere. After more than 35 years of groundbreaking discoveries, Hubble is slowly losing altitude, and without intervention, it could fall back to Earth as early [...]
MIT scientists have challenged two decades of conventional thinking by discovering that flexible molecular connections, rather than rigid ones, can unlock entirely new ways to arrange nanoparticles. The breakthrough could lead to a new generation of designer materials with unusual properties and applications in electronics, [...]
Scientists have discovered a compound that transforms a natural muscle-repair protein into a more powerful version dubbed "Super HGF," more than doubling its ability to bind to a key receptor while protecting it from age-related chemical damage. The breakthrough, supported by early mouse experiments, could [...]
Scientists have developed a revolutionary gel that could regrow lost tooth enamel by harnessing minerals naturally found in saliva, potentially overcoming one of dentistry’s biggest limitations. The regenerated enamel behaves much like healthy enamel, raising hopes for a simple treatment that could repair damaged teeth, [...]
Stanford researchers have discovered an AI-identified natural molecule that dramatically suppresses appetite and promotes fat loss in animals, potentially offering an Ozempic-like weight-loss treatment without common digestive side effects or significant muscle loss. Called BRP, the molecule reduced food intake by up to 50% and [...]
Scientists have developed a remarkable new membrane that separates crude oil at room temperature, using the oil itself to create microscopic filtration channels. The breakthrough could cut refining energy consumption by nearly 32%, carbon emissions by almost 38%, and operating costs by 36%, potentially transforming [...]
Scientists have discovered how to reprogram the internal structure of glass using a special molecule that rearranges chemical bonds while lowering the melting temperature. The breakthrough could unlock entirely new glass materials with precisely controlled magnetic and optical properties, opening possibilities for advanced electronics, sensors, [...]
Evidence of digging and new buildings are visible in satellite imagery taken in November, satellite images suggest. [...]
"We endorse this message," Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf says, as Donald Trump acknowledges the conflict's role in the Republican Party's defeat. [...]
Herzog warns politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election. [...]
The president accuses Democrats of weaponising US aid to Israel as a "talking point" with which to attack Republicans. [...]
US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner. [...]
Samira's 16-year-old daughter Sevda was shot dead as they took part in mass protests in January. [...]
Five officers from the Hamas-run police have been killed in Khan Younis and three people, including a child, killed in Gaza City, officials say. [...]
End of subsidies and rising prices drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government. [...]
It wasn’t just Iran. Israel, tariffs, and immigration also loomed large in voters’ minds. [...]
Iran gloated. China shrugged. Russia expressed optimism. [...]
No group has taken responsibility yet. But recent hybrid warfare attacks have the continent concerned. [...]
Tech billionaires spent big, and data centers became a lightning rod. [...]
Fatima Ezzahra Mansouri will have limited power—but her new role is more than just symbolically important. [...]
Calling the Israeli election a deadlock is a misnomer. [...]
Here’s what Congress can actually do in the next two years. [...]
But close bilateral ties might not survive his lame-duck period and a Democratic Congress. [...]
[allAfrica] Creatives from across the continent are gathering in Lagos, Nigeria, for the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX). This initiative brings together Africa's creative talent, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to unlock the economic potential of the continent's cultural industries. [...]
[allAfrica] Guinea-Bissau has cancelled a proposed hepatitis B vaccine trial on newborn babies following international criticism that it was unethical and potentially exploitative. [...]
[allAfrica] In this guest column for AllAfrica, the Dutch Trade and Development Minister and the head of the World Health Organization stress that addressing viral health crises anywhere protects everyone everywhere. The government of the Netherlands is committing funding both for the current Ebola crisis [...]
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mombasa High Court is expected to sentence controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 28 co-accused persons on Friday over the deaths of 191 people, including 190 children, in the Shakahola massacre. [...]
[Capital FM] Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced plans to retire from the military leadership position in the coming months, saying he intends to dedicate his life to Christ. [...]
[Premium Times] Atiku Abubakar says he will challenge the Federal High Court judgement invalidating his presidential nomination. At the same time, his campaign council says it will seek interim relief and disputes the ruling's legal basis. [...]