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Volume 1 • Issue No. 323 • Updated Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 08:05 PM UTC

Congress passes bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files

Congress is sending President Donald Trump a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with Trump agreeing to sign the legislation.

Sources: AP News


U.S. trade deficit drops 24% as Trump's tariffs reduce imports

The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs pushed imports lower.

Sources: AP News


Russian attack kills 25 in Ukraine's Ternopil during Zelenskyy-Erdogan meeting

A Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's Ternopil killed 25 people as President Zelenskyy was meeting with Turkey's President Erdogan.

Sources: AP News


Israel carries out strikes in Lebanon and Gaza, killing dozens

Israel's military conducted strikes in Lebanon and Gaza, resulting in dozens of casualties amid ongoing regional tensions.

Sources: AP News


Harvard reopens investigation into former President Larry Summers after Epstein emails release

Harvard University has reopened its probe into former President Larry Summers following the release of emails connected to Jeffrey Epstein.

Sources: AP News


Italian court approves extradition of Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline blast

Italy's highest court approved the extradition of a Ukrainian man to Germany, where he is suspected of causing explosions that damaged the Nord Stream pipeline more than three years ago.

Sources: AP News


Target reports quarterly profit slide ahead of challenging holiday season

Target's third-quarter results show a decline in profits, indicating potential challenges for the retailer during the upcoming holiday shopping season.

Sources: AP News


24 schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria, one escapes as search continues

Gunmen abducted 24 schoolgirls from a dormitory in northwestern Nigeria, with one student escaping while security forces and hunters search forests for the remaining captives.

Sources: NPR


Frida Kahlo painting expected to break auction record for female artist

Frida Kahlo's 1940 painting 'El sueño (La cama)' is estimated to sell for $40-60 million at Sotheby's, potentially setting a new record for artwork by a woman.

Sources: NPR


Scientists warn of climate tipping points as world approaches 1.5°C warming threshold

Climate scientists warn that the planet is approaching critical tipping points including coral reef collapse, ice sheet melting, and permafrost thawing as global warming nears 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

Sources: NPR