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India is set to become a global semiconductor manufacturing hub, with an expected 1 million jobs to be created in the sector by 2026. This growth will span multiple roles and functions across the semiconductor industry. This includes 300,000 jobs in chip fabrication and another 200,000 in assembly, testing, marking, and packaging—or ATMP. Watch in for more details!

The host of the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan on Tuesday defended fossil fuels and the right of countries to exploit them as dozens of world leaders arrived for the COP29 conference. Watch this report for more details!

The United States President-elect Donald Trump and incumbent President Joe Biden met at the White House's Oval Office on Wednesday (Nov 13) for a transition meeting following the Republican's election win last week, where he defeated Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

Thousands of young men flock to recruitment centers across Jammu and Kashmir, eager to join the forces and secure employment opportunities amid rising demand for government jobs in the region.

Three-year-old chess prodigy Anish Sarkar had the opportunity to meet and greet his idol Magnus Carlsen on Tuesday, November 12. Carlsen praised Anish, who became the youngest-rated player in chess history. Watch this report for more details!

Most shark attacks occur during surfing, but experts suggest preventive measures such as avoiding peak feeding times, staying in groups, and using shark deterrents to reduce encounters and ensure safer ocean experiences.

A cutting-edge humanoid robot turned heads at the Beijing Half Marathon, showcasing impressive speed and agility as it navigated the racecourse. The high-tech robot, designed for athletic performance, stunned spectators with its near-human capabilities, demonstrating the future of robotics in sports.

US President-elect Donald Trump returned to the White House on Wednesday for the first time since winning last week’s election and sat down for talks about the looming transfer of power. Watch this report for more details!

Sri Lanka is set to vote in a snap general election on Thursday (Nov 14) called by its Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to seek a fresh mandate to back his policies in the debt-ridden island nation.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the principal leader of the Church of England, resigned after a report into a child abuse scandal involving a barrister associated with the church.

China unveiled a new trimaran drone ship at the Zhuhai Airshow. It is a surface combatant called the "Killer Whale", which has been described as a miniature warship that can carry a wide array of weapons, like antiship missiles, antiaircraft missiles, torpedoes, and a drone helicopter on the rear deck.

Air Show China, China's biggest air show, is on full display, showcasing the nation's military power and advanced aerospace technology to global spectators and potential buyers.

In the United Kingdom, a polarising bill has split the governing labour party and the larger population. It is a proposed law allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to end their lives.

US top diplomat Antony Blinken warned Wednesday (Nov 13) that the deployment of North Korean troops alongside Russian forces on the Ukrainian border demanded a "firm response," during talks with top EU and NATO officials.

Spaniards braced for further heavy rain and storms on Wednesday, just two weeks after rain and flash floods prompted rivers to overflow in Valencia and other parts of Spain killing more than 200 people and destroying homes and property.

Ukrainian officials expect a counteroffensive in western Russia to begin in the coming days as North Korea’s troops train with Russian forces.

Russia seems to be preparing to launch a major winter offensive on Ukraine before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office. As a result, Ukraine has bolstered its defensive positions in the frontline, in anticipation of a Russian onslaught.

The longtime chief executive of the $500bn Saudi development project Neom Nadhmi al-Nasr, launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has departed, according to a Neom statement issued on November 12.

The US airman who admitted to leaking a trove of classified Pentagon documents that revealed Washington apparently spied on allies and doubted Ukraine's military strength was jailed for 15 years on Tuesday.