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Technology

Nov 1, 2026

How should governments respond to the challenges facing the tech industry and its impact on jobs and the economy?

Asian chip stocks are taking another hit from US tech earnings, with Intel Corp.’s weak outlook raising concerns about semiconductor demand while Amazon.com Inc.’s post-results slump further sours sentiment toward the AI trade

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Geopolitics

Oct 30, 2026

What are the possible outcomes of the ceasefire in Oleshky for both Ukraine and Russia?

Many people left in Oleshky, where bombardment is constant, have run out of food. A truce set to begin early Tuesday is supposed to allow aid in and civilians out

United States

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Geopolitics

Oct 30, 2026

How might increasing demands for loyalty from leaders impact the way the government works in China?

The Chinese leader is tightening his grip on the Communist Party with relentless purges and new strictures on discipline

China

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Economy

Oct 30, 2026

What steps can France take to improve its economy and prevent further GDP decline?

France's economy unexpectedly shrank in the third quarter while inflation rose more than anticipated, piling pressure on the government ahead of further nationwide protests this weekend that are making it ‌more difficult to cut spending. Finance Minister Roland Lescure warned that the economy could be "headed for a wall" if parliament fails to approve a deficit-reducing budget soon

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Economy

Oct 29, 2026

How might the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates affect everyday people and the upcoming elections?

The Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to keep interest rates steady just six days before the midterm elections. The central bank voted 10-2 to keep its target range for the federal funds rate at 3.75%-4.0%, in line with market expectations. The two dissenting votes were from Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack and Fed Governor Lisa Cook

United States

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Politics

Oct 28, 2026

What should be done if there is no clear winner in an election?

The official results are due to be published on November 4, more than a week after the vote

United States

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Economy

Oct 28, 2026

What are the possible effects of China's growing exports on the global economy and local businesses?

United States

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Healthcare

Oct 27, 2026

How should countries work together to prepare for and respond to the spread of diseases like Ebola?

The World Health Organization warned Thursday that Africa faced a "complex" Ebola outbreak after the virus crossed from east Africa to Nigeria, marking the first case in the west of the continent

Nigeria

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Geopolitics

Oct 26, 2026

How should countries share intelligence to better protect allies like Ukraine from attacks?

The Ukrainian leader said Kyiv received no early warning before a Russian ballistic missile attack. President Trump said the U.S. continued to share intelligence

United States

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Technology

Oct 24, 2026

What should the government consider when deciding to ban certain technologies for national security?

DeepSeek is a powerful, popular and relatively inexpensive artificial intelligence model out of China

United Kingdom

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Geopolitics

Oct 22, 2026

What impact might Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu have on U.S.-Israel relations and future elections?

By Doina Chiacu and Alexander Cornwell WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV, Oct 18 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu as the longtime Israeli prime minister struggles for an edge in next week's parliamentary election

United States

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Geopolitics

Oct 21, 2026

What are the benefits and risks of the UK sending jets to protect Saudi Arabia?

LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Britain will fly Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets on defensive missions to help protect Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure from Houthi aerial attacks, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. The ministry said the aircraft would operate only in a defensive role and would not conduct offensive strikes against the Iran-aligned Houthis, whose attacks Britain says threaten regional stability and risk disrupting energy supplies and trade routes

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