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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is attempting to manage an election campaign amidst recent deadly train accidents. He is emphasising the importance of public services and government accountability as key campaign themes. Recent nationwide protests highlighted the urgent housing crisis affecting many Spaniards and have drawn attention back to this issue. Sanchez's government recently passed emergency housing measures aimed at addressing these concerns.

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BARA, NOVEMBER 13A 19-year-old man was seriously injured after being stabbed during a dispute that followed a motorcycle collision near the Gadhimai Temple in Mahagadhimai Municipa...

A summit featuring leaders from the US, China, and Russia is scheduled for next week in Shenzhen. This event marks the third time China hosts the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting since 2001. Many key global issues including trade, energy security, and geopolitical tensions will likely be discussed. Attendances include notable leaders from Australia, Canada, and several Asian nations, while Taiwan will send its envoy.

Food inflation in India is projected to remain elevated in the coming months due to a shortfall in crops. The Reserve Bank of India is anticipated to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to manage retail inflation. Factors such as weak monsoon and high energy prices contribute to the rising inflation. Many essential food items are experiencing upward price pressure amid ongoing inflationary trends.

Ueno Bank's recent collapse has severely affected local vendors at Mercado 4 in Asuncion, where sales have plummeted. Many customers find themselves without money, leading to decreased foot traffic and consumer spending. Although the central bank has provided some refunds to depositors, the relief has not reached the local market. Vendors express deep concerns over their ability to sustain their businesses amidst ongoing uncertainty.

China executed extensive military drills in the western Pacific and around Taiwan, aiming to exert pressure. These unannounced exercises involved over 100 vessels and included simulated attacks on various targets. Taiwanese officials described the drills as a tactic of silent intimidation before key international meetings. While the number of active vessels has decreased, air force activity near Taiwan remains high.

The targets have been set under the state's Industrial Policy 2025-30, with Karnataka seeking investments in sectors such as semiconductors, aerospace, artificial intelligence, clean energy, life sciences and electric mobility.

Negotiations for a phase one trade agreement between the US and India are ongoing and complex. Both countries express a desire to conclude the deal by the upcoming G20 Summit in Florida. Former diplomat Nisha Biswal indicated that significant issues remain, particularly concerning India's comparative advantages. India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the country expects one of the best trade deals with the US.