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Trump names Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff

US President Donald Trump named Stephen Miller, one of his most loyal advisers and a figure of the identitarian right, as White House chief of staff. The announcement came on Friday, November 6.

Paraguay's president impeached and under house arrest after bank collapse

Paraguay's president has been impeached and placed under house arrest following a banking crisis. A bank with close ties to his administration collapsed, leaving millions unable to access their money.

South Africa: ANC records worst local election result in its history

South Africa's ruling ANC has posted its worst local election result ever, winning just over 30% of the vote with more than 95% of ballots counted. The results follow Wednesday's local elections.

Paraguay's President Santiago Peña Impeached and Arrested

Paraguay's President Santiago Peña has been impeached and arrested over a banking crisis that left millions unable to access their money. Vice President Pedro Alliana is set to succeed him following t

Şimşek says pension work underway but no figures yet

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek said technical work on pension increases continues and the planned arrangement based on age and premiums paid will cover all retirees. However, no figures h

Israel's Arab-led parties in spotlight after inconclusive election

Israel's election ended without a clear winner, and attention is now on Arab-led parties. Their backing could be key to unseating Netanyahu, as talks on forming a government continue.

Judge halts construction of Trump's arch as Labor Department prepares jobs report

A judge has blocked construction of Trump's arch just moments after it received federal approval to proceed. Meanwhile, the Labor Department is set to release the latest jobs report today, following a

Israel's president to announce who will form next government

Israel's president Isaac Herzog will announce on Sunday who will be tasked with forming a government. The decision follows a very tight election and consultations with the different parties this week.

Strikes and protests in France: is the government under pressure?

A new day of mobilization is underway in France, called by trade unions who are taking over from high school and student movements. Demonstrators are demanding higher wages and the protection of publi

Germany works on visa facilitation for Turkish businesspeople

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said all units have been tasked with facilitating visas for Turkish businesspeople. Berlin also plans to open an additional office in Turkey to accept visa a

Israel: Gadi Eisenkot seen as frontrunner to form next government

Israeli President Herzog is holding consultations on who will be tasked with forming a government after last week's legislative elections. Former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, backed by Arab parties, is n

California governor commutes sentences of 548 death row inmates

California's governor has commuted the sentences of all 548 people on the state's death row. The state has historically had the largest death row population in the US.

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