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Court Filing Challenges Notice for Planned Deportations to Iran
A legal group questioned whether immigration officials gave a federal judge enough notice of a planned transfer from Arizona to Iran via Pakistan. An attorney said the flight was canceled after detainees boarded.
France Says It Will Join Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi
France says it will take part in this week’s U.S.-brokered Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi. The role of European envoys in the formal sessions remains unclear as negotiators prepare to discuss postwar security.
Crédit Agricole Proposes Combining Its Italian Bank With Banco BPM
Crédit Agricole has proposed merging its Italian banking unit with Banco BPM. The plan would raise its stake to about 45% and provide a €1 billion special dividend, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.
Jeffries Backs Impeaching Hegseth as Massie Seeks a House Vote
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries backed a Republican effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Rep. Thomas Massie could bring the measure back as early as Monday, before control of Congress changes.
Nvidia and South Korean Partners Plan to Pair AI Chips in One System
Nvidia, SK Telecom and Rebellions will test a system that uses separate chips to read AI prompts and generate answers. The Seoul agreement sets up a data center trial to see whether the design improves efficiency.
School Closures Accelerate as U.S. Enrollment Keeps Shrinking
A new national analysis found 1,156 public schools closed in the latest academic year as enrollment losses outpaced consolidation. Research suggests more closures are coming, but savings and student outcomes depend on how districts manage transitions.
China Extends Pause on U.S. Goods Tariff and Port Fees
China extended its pause on a 24 percent tariff on U.S. goods and kept fees on U.S.-linked ships suspended into January. The United States extended its own maritime fee pause as trade talks continued.
Japan Funds Philippine Coastal Radar and Surveillance Drones
Japan and the Philippines signed a 4.3 billion yen grant for a naval coastal radar system and air force surveillance drones. Tokyo calls the radar its first finished defense equipment transfer under its security aid program.
Saudi–UAE Flight Cancellations Persist as Some Routes Resume
Fresh cancellations affected Riyadh–Dubai flights on Nov. 9. Etihad’s Riyadh and Dammam suspensions extend through Nov. 19, while selected Jeddah services have resumed and other schedules vary by airline.
Godzilla Minus Zero Tops North American Box Office With $31.6 Million
Godzilla Minus Zero led the North American box office with an estimated $31.6 million, nearly triple its predecessor’s opening. IMAX accounted for about 40 percent of the Japanese sequel’s domestic debut.
