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Decisions made by governments and major institutions can shape international relations, travel and economic conditions. This topic brings together those developments and their consequences for people across the region.

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Halima Salman found guilty of ISIS training in Syria, faces decade in prison

  • A jury convicted Halima Salman of receiving military-style ISIS training.
  • She faces up to 10 years in prison.
  • Her lawyers have sought an acquittal; sentencing is set for 2 February.

A federal jury has convicted Halima Salman of knowingly receiving military-style training from ISIS in Syria. The case was believed to be the first in which a woman accused of joining ISIS stood trial in a US federal court; Salman faces up to 10 years in prison, though…

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The Bolsonaro Family Playbook: Lose, Cry Fraud, and Run to Trump’s America

  • Flávio Bolsonaro sought asylum in the US after losing Brazil’s election.
  • The Trump administration granted visas to him and his family.
  • His father was jailed over a coup plot after the 2022 election.

Flávio Bolsonaro, a Brazilian senator who lost the presidential election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva by more than four million votes, left Brazil and sought asylum in the United States. The article says the Trump administration granted visas to Flávio and his family, and argues that his…

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Yuriko Gamo Romer & Marc Smolowitz On The 12 Year Journey Behind Their Japanese-U.S. History Baseball Doc ‘Diamond Diplomacy’ — Tokyo

  • *Diamond Diplomacy* explores US-Japan history through baseball.
  • The documentary’s Tokyo screening is its first international showing.
  • New supporters helped the filmmakers recover from cancelled grants.

*Diamond Diplomacy*, a documentary about more than 150 years of baseball history shared by Japan and the United States, is receiving its first international screening at the Tokyo Film Festival. Filmmaker Yuriko Gamo Romer says the project grew from a story about a 1949 goodwill tour by the…

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Trump reups calls to put Cruz on Supreme Court in vacancy scenario

  • Trump floated Cruz for a future Supreme Court vacancy at a Texas rally.
  • He joked that both parties would support Cruz to get him out of the Senate.
  • Cruz has repeatedly said he does not want the appointment.

President Donald Trump again raised the prospect of putting Texas senator Ted Cruz on the US Supreme Court during a rally in Lubbock on 27 October. He praised Cruz’s legal credentials and said he would choose him if a vacancy arose. Trump then joked that senators from both…

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Former ‘Bachelor’ Host Chris Harrison On Cease-And-Desist Over Fox Nation’s ‘The Vow’: “Jealousy Is A Tough Thing”

  • Warner Bros. challenged a teaser for Chris Harrison’s new dating show.
  • Harrison suggested jealousy may be behind the action.
  • *The Vow* is due to premiere on Fox Nation on 11 November.

Chris Harrison has criticised Warner Bros. after it sent a cease-and-desist letter over a teaser for his new dating series, *The Vow*. He suggested the company was motivated by jealousy and said he viewed the action as a sign of respect. Fox Nation released the teaser on 16…

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Michael Douglas says Jack Nicholson is unlikely to act again

  • Michael Douglas says Jack Nicholson is no longer working.
  • Nicholson’s last film was released in 2010.
  • Nicholson has not formally announced his retirement.

Michael Douglas has said Jack Nicholson is no longer working and is unlikely to act again, despite renewed speculation last year that he might return to the screen. Douglas, who says he still sees his friend and that Nicholson is well, spoke at an event in Swansea while…

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How ‘DWTS’ Addressed Val Chmerkovskiy’s Return to the Ballroom After His Suspension

  • Chmerkovskiy returned after a one-week suspension.
  • He apologised to partner Jenna Dewan on air.
  • The pair survived the double elimination.

Val Chmerkovskiy returned to *Dancing With the Stars* after a one-week suspension, following a social media reference to Will Smith’s Oscars confrontation while criticising judge Carrie Ann Inaba. The programme acknowledged his return in a pre-recorded segment with dance partner Jenna Dewan, but did not discuss the dispute…

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US alerts Gulf allies to possible Iran strikes after midterms

  • Gulf allies were warned of possible strikes after the midterms.
  • Trump says he has not set an end date for the war.
  • Rising fuel prices are weighing on Republican campaign prospects.

The US has warned Gulf allies to prepare for the possibility of a brief, intense new round of strikes against Iran after the 3 November midterm elections. President Donald Trump said at a Texas rally that the war would end “whenever I want it to be over”, but…

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Trump’s EPA is letting America’s leakiest oil and gas companies off the hook

  • The EPA has proposed loosening federal methane rules for oil and gas companies.
  • Trump says the change would save $45 billion and boost energy production.
  • The existing rule was projected to prevent major emissions and gas waste.

The EPA has proposed weakening Biden-era rules that required oil and gas companies to monitor and reduce methane leaks. President Donald Trump announced the change at a campaign rally, saying it would cut costs for energy producers and consumers, while environmental groups warn that weaker controls could worsen…

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Forget ‘Reacher,’ Keanu Reeves’ Best John Wick Sequel Is Officially the King of Prime Video

  • *John Wick: Chapter 4* is among Prime Video’s ten most-watched films in the US.
  • The film earned $447 million worldwide.
  • Keanu Reeves is also set to star in Netflix’s *Maelstrom*.

*John Wick: Chapter 4* has returned to the streaming charts, ranking among the ten most-watched films on Prime Video in the United States. The article links the renewed interest to Keanu Reeves’ continued prominence in action films, following reports that he will star in Netflix’s upcoming thriller *Maelstrom*.…

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