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ICANN distances itself from CAIGA: What it means for AFRINIC and global internet governance

ICANN distances itself from CAIGA, clarifying it will not support governance changes for AFRINIC that bypass established member approval. This stance impacts ongoing debates over Africa’s IP address management, the balance of multistakeholder versus government-led models, and the future of regional internet governance.
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December 2025 Fed rate cut odds surge as markets pivot to ISM and ADP

December 2025 Fed rate cut odds have surged to 80–87% as traders increasingly expect a December move, with momentum now tied to private surveys like ISM and ADP. This shift has led to heightened FX and bond volatility ahead of the Fed meeting on December 9–10, as markets react to each new data release.
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November 2025 gold hits one-week high as December cut odds near 85%

November 2025 gold hits one-week high as rising odds of a near-term U.S. rate cut drive prices to their highest since mid-November. The article details how CME FedWatch probability at 85% and dovish Fed commentary supported gold, with monthly gains near 4.6% and broader market relief as traders anticipate the December Fed meeting.
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Nexperia urges China units November 2025: Open letter and China–EU push aim to steady chip supply

Nexperia urges China units November 2025 highlights the company's public appeal for its China entities to re-engage and restore supply chain flows after regulatory disruptions. The article details the timeline of halted shipments, governance disputes, and proposed structured negotiations aimed at stabilizing cross-border chip logistics and minimizing production risks for customers.
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Tokyo November 2025 core CPI rises 2.8%, keeping BOJ on alert

Tokyo November 2025 core CPI rose 2.8% year-on-year, signaling persistent inflation above the 2% target as the Bank of Japan’s December policy meeting approaches. The article analyzes drivers behind the Tokyo November 2025 core CPI, market expectations for a rate hike, and the broader economic context, including services and retail trends.
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November 2025 IBIT net assets: $69.8B snapshot and late‑month flow turn

November 2025 IBIT net assets reached $69.83B as of Nov 26, highlighting the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust IBIT's dominant role in spot bitcoin ETF flows. The article details fund metrics, recent inflows and outflows, comparisons with ETHA, and the significance of CME CF reference rates for benchmarking.
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Nov 28 2025 oil prices: Flat as talks and OPEC+ loom

Nov 28 2025 oil prices remained steady, with Brent near $63.34 and WTI around $59.00, as investors assessed Russia-Ukraine diplomacy and the upcoming OPEC+ meeting. Despite light trading after the U.S. holiday, both contracts were set for a fourth consecutive monthly loss, reflecting ongoing supply concerns and geopolitical uncertainty.
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November 2025 DC National Guard shooting: What happened, who is the suspect, and what’s next

The November 2025 DC National Guard shooting, which occurred near the White House, resulted in the death of a Guardsman and prompted a federal terrorism investigation. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national with CIA-linked ties, was identified, leading to a nationwide immigration freeze and policy reviews.
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Bitcoin Tops $90,000 November 2025: Fed Signals, Beige Book, and SEC Watch

In this article, we analyze how bitcoin tops $90,000 november 2025 during the Thanksgiving holiday, driven by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut and thin market liquidity. The piece also covers the Federal Reserve's Beige Book findings, SEC regulatory updates, and the implications for crypto markets and investor sentiment.
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November 2025 Wang Fuk Court fire: how a scaffolding blaze became a citywide reckoning

The November 2025 Wang Fuk Court fire, a major incident in Tai Po, Hong Kong, began on exterior scaffolding and rapidly spread across seven towers, resulting in at least 75 deaths and renewed scrutiny of fire safety codes. The article details the timeline, rescue efforts, suspected causes, and ongoing investigations, highlighting the role of bamboo scaffolding and compliance failures.
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Lagarde Bratislava AI speech Nov 2025: Europe’s late start—and how to catch up
The Lagarde Bratislava AI speech Nov 2025 highlighted Europe’s urgent need to accelerate AI adoption, warning that delays could jeopardize its future. Lagarde urged harmonized rules, lower energy costs, and supply chain resilience to help Europe become a strong second mover in AI, emphasizing practical deployment over frontier research.
November 2025 TTF below €30/MWh: Europe’s gas risk premium cracks as peace hopes rise
November 2025 TTF below €30/MWh marks a significant shift in European natural gas prices, with Dutch TTF futures briefly dipping under €30/MWh for the first time since May 2024. The article examines the drivers behind this move, including ample inventories, strong LNG arrivals, and the impact of Ukraine peace talks on market sentiment and risk premia.
Q3 2025 GDP advance estimate canceled: BEA scrubs Oct. 30 release amid shutdown fallout
Q3 2025 GDP advance estimate canceled after the BEA scrapped its October 30 release due to federal shutdown disruptions. This move removes the first official read on U.S. economic growth for the quarter, leaving analysts to rely on alternative data until new release dates are set. The cancellation highlights the broader impact of the shutdown on economic reporting.

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