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Operativos federales de inmigración en Carolina del Norte se expandirán a Raleigh, informa alcaldesa
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Operativos federales de inmigración en Carolina del Norte se expandirán a Raleigh, informa alcaldesa

Por ERIK VERDUZCO, TIM SULLIVAN y GARY D. ROBERTSON CHARLOTTE, Carolina del Norte, EE.UU. (AP) — Las autoridades federales de inmigración ampliarán sus redadas en Carolina del Norte hacia Raleigh incluso desde el martes, informó la alcaldesa de la capital del estado, Janet Cowell, mientras los agentes de la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza continúan con sus operativos en Charlotte luego de un fin de semana en el que arrestaron a 130 personas en esa ciudad. Cowell agregó que no desconocía el tamaño del operativo y el tiempo que estarían los agentes presentes en la ciudad. Las autoridades migratorias no han tocado el tema. La alcaldesa, una demócrata, aseguró en un comunicado que los niveles delictivos habían caído este año en Raleigh en comparación con 2024 y que la seguridad pública era una prioridad para ella y el consejo de la ciudad. Sullivan informó desde Minneapolis y Robertson desde Raleigh, Carolina del Norte. Los periodistas de Associated Press Brian Witte en Annapolis, Maryland y Rebecca Santana en Washington contribuyeron con este despacho. Esta historia fue traducida del inglés por un editor de AP con la ayuda de una herramienta de inteligencia artificial generativa.

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LeBron back in training, edges closer to Lakers return
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LeBron back in training, edges closer to Lakers return

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James took a giant step towards returning from injury on Monday after successfully completing a full practice session with the Los Angeles Lakers.The 40-year-old has not played at all this season after being laid low with sciatica last month -- the first time in the NBA icon's career he has missed the opening weeks of a season.But the veteran star came through a five-on-five practice at the Lakers training facility on Monday, and is under consideration to return when the Lakers face the Utah Jazz at home on Tuesday.James told reporters his timetable would be determined by his recovery from Monday's practice.'We've been taking it literally one minute, one hour, one step at a time throughout this whole process,' James said.'So, see how I feel this afternoon, see how I feel tonight. When I wake up in the morning, we'll probably have shootaround. So, just got to see how the body responds over the next 24 hours-plus.'Lakers head coach JJ Redick said James's status for Tuesday's game was 'TBD,' but said the veteran's return to training was like acquiring 'a new player.''It was great to have him with the group... It's the first time (this season) we've had all 14 guys available for our practice,' Redick said. 'Good to have the whole group together bouncing back.'I know he's itching to play, and itching to return,' the coach said, adding 'we've got to see how he responds to today, and how he feels tomorrow morning.'James meanwhile admitted that he had struggled to come to terms with missing the opening weeks of the campaign.'It definitely sucks,' he said. 'Never in my life since I started playing the game have I ever not started the season.'It's been a mind test, but I'm built for it and been putting in the work, both mentally and physically, trying to get myself ready to rejoin the team.'The Lakers have started the season with a 10-4 record and are fourth in the Western Conference standings.

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Cowboys honor Kneeland, defeat Raiders on MNF with Dak's 4 TDs
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Cowboys honor Kneeland, defeat Raiders on MNF with Dak's 4 TDs

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dak Prescott passed for 268 yards and four touchdowns, and Dallas dominated the spiraling Las Vegas Raiders 33-16 on Monday night in the Cowboys’ first game since the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland. The 24-year-old Kneeland was found dead on Nov. 6 of an apparent suicide. Coach Brian Schottenheimer and Cowboys players wore shirts honoring Kneeland, and they bowed their heads during a moment of silence before the game. The Cowboys (4-5-1) then played one of their best games of the season to keep alive their slim playoff hopes. Dallas had lost three of four and has games coming up against Philadelphia, Kansas City and Detroit. Las Vegas (2-8) continued its downward slide under first-year coach Pete Carroll. The Raiders have lost four straight and eight of nine. Prescott was precise — minus a miss of a wide-open CeeDee Lamb for an easy touchdown — completing 25 of 44 passes to snap his four-game winless streak (0-3-1) in prime-time games. His four TD passes tied a season high, matching his total from Oct. 5 against the New York Jets. He threw primarily to George Pickens and Lamb. Pickens (nine catches, 144 yards, one touchdown) and Lamb (five receptions for 66 yards and a TD) produced big numbers despite Schottenheimer benching them for the Cowboys’ first drive. Javonte Williams provided the Cowboys with balance by rushing for 93 yards on 22 carries. The Raiders had little balance, going with 32 called pass plays and three runs — Geno Smith also scrambled for 7 yards — in the first half alone. They became only the third team since at least 1991 with 30 or more dropbacks and four or few runs in a first half. The four rushes were also the Raiders’ second fewest in a first half since at least that year; they had three runs against Atlanta in a 2008 game. Las Vegas finished with 12 rushes, tied for the 12th fewest in franchise history. The air-it-out approach didn’t work, with Smith finishing 27 of 42 for 238 yards with a touchdown and interception. The Cowboys’ defense made sure Smith had few chances to execute the offense, sacking him four times, including 1 1/2 by recent trade acquisition Quinnen Williams. Dallas sent the Jets a 2027 first-round draft pick, a 2026 second-rounder and defensive tackle Mazi Smith for Williams. Cowboys: S Donovan Wilson (knee) returned after missing two previous games. ... LB DeMarvion Overshown made his season debut and CB Shavon Revel played in his first NFL game. Both had season-ending knee injuries last year, with Revel getting hurt while playing at East Carolina. Cowboys: Host the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles in an NFC East matchup on Sunday. Raiders: Host Cleveland on Sunday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

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Ex-US Treasury chief stepping back from public roles after Epstein emails
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Ex-US Treasury chief stepping back from public roles after Epstein emails

Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers said on Monday he will step back from all public commitments, days after President Donald Trump ordered the Justice Department to investigate his and other prominent Democrats’ ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Summers, a former president of Harvard University, where he is a professor, told the university’s student newspaper that the move was to allow him “to rebuild trust and repair relationships with the people closest to me”. The announcement came after the House Oversight Committee released thousands of files related to Epstein last week, including documents that showed personal correspondence between Summers and Epstein. “I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognise the pain they have caused. I take full responsibility for my misguided decision to continue communicating with Mr Epstein,” Summers told The Crimson. “While continuing to fulfil my teaching obligations, I will be stepping back from public commitments as one part of my broader effort,” Summers added. Summers, a Democrat, served as former president Bill Clinton’s Treasury secretary and former president Barack Obama’s National Economic Council director. He currently serves on the board of OpenAI and as a director of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government. OpenAI and Harvard did not immediately respond to requests for comments. Summers also did not immediately respond. The Epstein scandal has been a political thorn in Trump’s side for months, partly because he amplified conspiracy theories about Epstein to his own supporters. Many Trump voters believe Attorney General Pam Bondi and other Trump officials have covered up Epstein’s ties to powerful figures and obscured details surrounding his death by suicide in a Manhattan jail in 2019. The US House of Representatives will vote on Tuesday on forcing the release of investigative Epstein files after Trump, who had initially opposed the vote, called on fellow Republicans to support it.

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Lakas-CMD expresses support for Marcos, Romualdez
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Lakas-CMD expresses support for Marcos, Romualdez

MANILA, Philippines -- The political party Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) Tuesday expressed support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and confidence in the character of party president Ferdinand Martin Romualdez amid budget-related accusations.'We will not waver—the support of the Lakas-CMD for President Marcos is full, not just in deed and not just in words,' it said in Filipino in a statement signed by top party leaders.'His directives throughout the budget process have always been clear: follow the law, uphold accountability, and ensure that funds serve the Filipino people,' it said.Lakas-CMD, in a separate statement signed by its top officers and regional leaders, expressed its 'full, unwavering confidence in the integrity and character of' Romualdez and said 'there has been no evidence whatsoever in any sworn or validated proceeding that links Rep. Romualdez to any wrongdoing.

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Poland suspects 'foreign intelligence services' for rail sabotage
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Poland suspects 'foreign intelligence services' for rail sabotage

MIKA, Poland — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Monday that an explosion which damaged a railway line helping to supply close ally Ukraine was an 'unprecedented act of sabotage'.The damage, which authorities have said was discovered on Sunday, directly targeted 'the security of the Polish state and its civilians', Tusk wrote in a post on X.Poland's National Prosecutor's Office said it had launched a probe into what it described as 'sabotage of a terrorist nature' that it alleged was committed 'on behalf of a foreign intelligence service'.AFP journalists at the scene of the incident in Mika, some 100 kilometres (62 miles) southeast of Warsaw, found that the tracks were already being repaired.The area was cordoned off and being guarded by police and railway security guards.Poland -- a NATO and EU member -- has become the main hub for transporting military and humanitarian support to neighbouring Ukraine since Russia's full-scale military invasion in February 2022.Warsaw blames Moscow for what it says are multiple incidents of sabotage since then, including drone incursions and arson attacks, which the Kremlin has angrily denied.In recent years Poland has restricted the movements of Russian diplomats on its soil, ordered the closure of two Russian consulates, and detained a total of 55 individuals suspected of acting on behalf of Moscow.Ukrainian solidarityTusk visited Mika on Monday and called the rail route, which is used daily by dozens of trains, 'critically important', including for delivering aid.The damage to the track 'was likely intended to derail a train', he said, but the danger was averted as a driver spotted the damage.No one was injured.Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said the explosion was triggered via a cable, a fragment of which was found at the scene.'We will catch the perpetrators, whoever they are,' said Tusk in his X post.He later said the country's national security committee, including military commanders and a representative from the presidency, would meet Tuesday.NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated on Monday in Brussels that the alliance remains 'in close contact with Polish authorities'.'The threats to our security are real and growing,' EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on X in response to Tusk's post, calling on Europe to 'urgently boost capacity to protect our skies and our infrastructure'.Meanwhile, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga expressed his 'solidarity with friendly Poland' and promised Ukrainian assistance in the ongoing investigation 'if called upon'.He suggested the incident could be 'another hybrid attack by Russia -- to test responses'.The interior minister also mentioned two other incidents reported on the same railway line, which are also being investigated.According to Kierwinski, several dozen meters (feet) of rail line was damaged near the city of Pulawy, causing a train to stop; and a few hundred meters further, an obstruction was placed on one of the rails.No accidents were caused in those incidents.

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Counter-intelligence Kashmir raids multiple locations in Srinagar, Budgam, Kulgam
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Counter-intelligence Kashmir raids multiple locations in Srinagar, Budgam, Kulgam

Srinagar: The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) of J&K Police carried out raids at multiple locations on Tuesday in Srinagar, Budgam, and Kulgam districts in connection with a white collar terror investigation case. Official sources said these raids were carried out simultaneously in the three districts. Same sources said that a team of CIK this morning conducted a raid in the Bugam area of Kulgam, searching the residence of Dr Umer Farooq, a cardiologist posted at SMHS Hospital, Srinagar. The CIK personnel reached the village early in the morning and carried out extensive searches at the doctor’s house. The reason for the raid has not been officially disclosed, and authorities have yet to issue a statement regarding the operation, sources said. Residents said the search was conducted in a peaceful manner and no untoward incident occurred, though the sudden presence of CIK teams caused panic among locals. Dr Umer Farooq, a cardiologist at SMHS, was reportedly not at home when the raid took place. It is still unclear whether anything was seized during the search. Multiple wings of J&K Police, including the Counter-Intelligence, Specific Investigation Agency (SIA) and others have been investigating the white collar terror case in which some local doctors have been found involved. The module was busted by J&K Police in coordination with Haryana Police in Faridabad. The lead to the doctors involved in the terror module was given by two overground workers (OGWs) of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror outfit. Initially, a local doctor, Adil Rather of the Qazigund area in Kulgam district, was arrested by J&K Police from Saharanpur. Dr Adil Rather’s interrogation led to the busting of the terror module in Faridabad. Another local doctor, Muzammil Ganaie, was arrested in Faridabad, from whose possession explosive material was recovered. Another terror associate, Dr Umar Nabi, evaded arrest. He died in his car blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, in which 12 civilians were killed and many others were injured.

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Gilas begins preparation with high spirits, full attendance
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Gilas begins preparation with high spirits, full attendance

MANILA, Phlippines — Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone admitted that members of the national squad are upbeat as they kick off their 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers preparations on Tuesday at the Blue Eagles gym inside the Ateneo campus.The Philippine team convened for the first time since it last played in August during the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 where the Filipinos placed seventh in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Naturalized player Justin Brownlee is also showing up for the first time since encountering health issues that prevented him from reinforcing the Meralco Bolts in the ongoing East Asia Super League Season 3 home-and-away tournament.“Everyone I talked to is super excited coming in. Justin just got in town, been here a few days working out,” Cone said.While the American mentor said they will still have to wait for thr arrival of young forwards Carl Tamayo and Kevin Quiambao, who still have to fulfill their team duties in the Korean Basketball League, the energy is high for the rest of the players.“Everybody else is super raring to go,” he added.Even young big man Kai Sotto, who is still recovering from a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) on his knee he sustained last January, will show up and will fly with the Gilas team to Guam next week.“Kai is gonna go. He won’t play but he’s gonna attend (practice and watch the game). He wants to support the team. We’re really happy he’s coming,” said a beaming Cone, who guided Gilas to the gold medal in the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China in 2023.With the PBA off to a two-week break to give Cone the full focus to prepare the national team, Gilas players will spend the week reacquainting themselves with the system as they prepare for the away and home games against Guam in the opening window.Gilas, ranked 37th in FIBA, is scheduled to fly out to Guam on Nov. 25, and will face the 81st-ranked squad led by San Miguel Beermen crack guard Jericho Cruz at the Calvo Field House on Nov. 28 to kick off the opening round of their Group A match.Gilas then, returns to Manila to host Guam on Dec. 1 at the Blue Eagle gym.“We’re all chopping in a bit, ready to go, and I know the guys are,” shared the 67-year-old Gilas mentor. “I think we really know how important this Guam series is for us. I think it’s absolutely crucial if we want to make the World Cup.” The Gilas pool expanded to 18 overall after Cone announced on Sunday that Converge rookie guard Juan Gomez De Liano has been added into the mix.The do-it-all FiberXers guard joins former University of the Philippines big man Quentin Millora-Brown, among the new additions, along with Ginebra forward Troy Rosario and sophomore guard RJ Abarrientos.Other members of the national pool include naturalized big man Ange Kouame, Barangay Ginebra mainstays Japeth Aguilar and Scottie Thompson, nine-time PBA Most Valuable Player June Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez of San Miguel Beer, Chris Newsome of Meralco, Jamie Malonzo, TNT three-point specialist Calvin Oftana, as well as Dwight Ramos and AJ Edu.

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Seth Meyers hits back at Trump for demanding the “Late Night ”host be fired
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Seth Meyers hits back at Trump for demanding the “Late Night ”host be fired

Seth Meyers mocked Donald Trump on Monday, his first night behind the desk at Late Night since the president went off on him on social media. "NBC’s Seth Meyers is suffering from an incurable case of Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS)," Trump posted Saturday. "He was viewed last night in an uncontrollable rage, likely due to the fact that his 'show' is a Ratings DISASTER. Aside from everything else, Meyers has no talent, and NBC should fire him, IMMEDIATELY!" "You guys!" Meyers said sarcastically. "They said my name on TV! It's not often. It's not often you hear the name Seth Meyers on TV before midnight." Then he got serious. Kind of. “As I’ve said before, I prefer to handle these situations the way you handle an angry driver who honks and flips you off on the highway. You just ignore them, you know, unless you're in New Jersey. Then, technically, that's a marriage proposal." Meyers said he was "aware that being attacked this weekend by the president doesn’t make me special in any shape or form." Then he named nine other people he said were on the president’s "s--- list.” Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter. He wanted to make sure everyone understood that he didn't mind if Trump didn't like his NBC series. Really. “I take no issue with the president voicing his displeasure with my show. That is his right and, on a lot of nights, he’s got a point," Meyers deadpanned. "But I would like to unpack this sentence from Trump’s post about me." He then took issue with the way Trump wrote about him in the sentence, "He was viewed last night in an uncontrollable rage...” "Not to repeat something I'm sure you’ve heard many times over the years from your English teachers," Meyers said. "But what's with the passive voice, my man?” He gave examples of how that sentence could be misunderstood because of the way it's constructed. Is Trump in a rage while watching? "Sounds like something a dowager countess says in a Victorian murder mystery while she's staring out the drawing room windows," Meyers joked. "When you accuse me of Trump Derangement Syndrome, I take that diagnosis seriously, because you’re clearly a medical expert, as evidenced by your description of your recent MRI," Meyers joked, before showing a clip of Trump talking to reporters about his health results. The late-night host also said he and Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican representative for Georgia and Trump ally who shared insults with Trump over the weekend, have something in common now that Trump has given them both nicknames. He said her "Marjorie Traitor Green" is "way cooler" than his "Seth Marble Meyers." Trump has regularly lashed out at late-night TV hosts, and, in September, when Jimmy Kimmel's show was briefly yanked from the air, he made it clear that he wanted Meyers and The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon, to get kicked off the airwaves next.

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Tom Cruise Finally Wins Oscar: “Making Films Is Not What I Do, It Is Who I Am”
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Tom Cruise Finally Wins Oscar: “Making Films Is Not What I Do, It Is Who I Am”

Tom Cruise received his first Oscar, a long-awaited Honorary Award, at the 2025 Governors Awards, celebrating over four decades of cinematic excellence. The emotional ceremony marked a defining moment in his legendary career. (Image: Instagram) On November 16, 2025, Hollywood’s Ray Dolby Ballroom was filled with applause and admiration as Tom Cruise, one of the most enduring stars in cinema history, finally held an Oscar in his hands. The 63-year-old actor was honored at the 16th Annual Governors Awards with an Honorary Academy Award, recognizing his lifetime achievements and contributions to the art of filmmaking. (Image: Instagram) Presented by acclaimed director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, who is currently working with Cruise on an upcoming film, the award was met with a standing ovation. Cruise’s acceptance speech was heartfelt and reflective. “Making movies is not what I do, it’s who I am,” he said, visibly moved. He paid tribute to the countless collaborators who helped shape his career and emphasized the communal magic of cinema: “In that theater we laugh together, we feel together, we hope together”. (Image: Instagram) Ahead of the ceremony, Cruise was seen celebrating with fellow honoree Debbie Allen, dancing joyfully at a pre-event hosted by the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, a moment that captured his enduring charisma and warmth. (Image: Instagram) Tom Cruise’s journey began in the early 1980s with breakout roles in Risky Business and Top Gun, films that cemented his status as a global heartthrob. But Cruise didn’t settle for stardom; he pursued excellence across genres, from legal thrillers like A Few Good Men to sci-fi epics like Minority Report and Edge of Tomorrow. (Image: File Photo) His most iconic franchise, Mission: Impossible, showcases not just his acting chops but his commitment to performing death-defying stunts. Cruise famously scaled the Burj Khalifa, clung to the side of a flying aircraft, and performed HALO jumps, all in pursuit of cinematic realism. (Image: IMDb) Beyond action, Cruise earned critical acclaim for roles in Magnolia, Born on the Fourth of July, and Jerry Maguire, each revealing his emotional depth and range. Despite multiple nominations, the Oscar had eluded him, until now. (File Photo) The Honorary Oscar is awarded for “extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement” and is often seen as the Academy’s way of acknowledging contributions that transcend individual performances. For Cruise, it’s a recognition not just of his box office dominance, but of his relentless passion for storytelling, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on screen. (File Photo)

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Knife-Wielding Man Attacks Taxi Drivers at Bengaluru Airport, CISF Foils Assault
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Knife-Wielding Man Attacks Taxi Drivers at Bengaluru Airport, CISF Foils Assault

A man attempted to assault two taxi drivers with a knife at Kempegowda International Airport on Sunday late night. The police reported this incident on Monday. Security personnel quickly subdued the attacker and arrested him after a short pursuit.The suspect, Sohail Ahmed, was apprehended under the Arms Act and is now in judicial custody. The altercation took place near Terminal 1s arrival lane. A video captured Ahmed running towards the taxi drivers while wielding a long knife.Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officers stationed at the airport responded promptly. They intercepted and overpowered Ahmed before he could inflict any harm. The weapon was confiscated immediately.Bengaluru Woman Loses Rs 31.83 cr In Months-Long Digital Arrest Scam Involving Fake CBI OfficersThe CISF shared footage of the incident on social media platform X, highlighting their swift action that prevented a major crime at the airport. Around midnight on 16 November, a man armed with a long metal knife charged toward two taxi drivers at the T1 Arrival area of Bengaluru Airport. ASI/Exe Sunil Kumar and team acted swiftly, overpowered the attacker and recovered the knife, preventing any harm to passengers or staff, stated the CISF. nbsp;The accused was handed over to KIA police for further investigation along with others involved in the incident. Initial inquiries suggest that this attack was in retaliation for an earlier dispute.

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Dizon vows to be at the President's side
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Dizon vows to be at the President's side

MANILA, Philippines -- As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faces the biggest challenge in his administration, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday expressed belief that all members of the Cabinet are fully committed to the Chief Executive's thrust to restore the people's faith in government.'I believe that all the Cabinet members are behind the President. Never in the country's history that the President himself exposed the biggest corruption scandal,' said Dizon.Dizon said that as implementer of reforms in the graft-ridden Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), all his confidence and strength came from his trust and belief in the sincerity and leadership of the President.'I am 100 percent supportive of the President. I am confident that the President will finish what he has started and I am with him all the way till the conclusion of the ongoing investigation in the biggest corruption scandal, hold all those liable accountable and reforms are implemented,' added Dizon.

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Families urge Russia to return deported Ukraine kids
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Families urge Russia to return deported Ukraine kids

PARIS, France — Several families of Ukrainian children forcibly deported to Russia on Monday sounded the alarm about their fate, saying all contact had been cut off, as they called for international support.During a rare news conference in Paris, Darina Repina, the legal guardian of two children who were forcibly taken to Russia after Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, said Russian authorities were ignoring all requests to facilitate the return of the children.'There's no chance of being heard by them,' Repina told journalists at the event organised by the Emile Foundation, an organisation that has been working to bring Ukrainian children home.Margarita Prokopenko was 10 months old when she and her brother Maksym were forcibly taken from their orphanage when the southern city of Kherson was occupied in 2022.The children were separated.Maksym, 6, is now in a Russian orphanage, while Margarita was adopted by the family of Sergei Mironov, a top ally of President Vladimir Putin, said Repina.She said that Russian authorities had sought to give the little girl a new identity, adding she feared she might never get her back.'They changed the child's last name and first name, they changed absolutely everything,' Repina said.Mironov, the leader of a pro-Kremlin party, has denied adopting Margarita Prokopenko, saying in a social media post in 2023 that 'the Ukrainian special services and their Western supervisors' were seeking to discredit him.Repina is raising the pair's elder sister, and hopes that one day the family will be reunited.Repina had been preparing to bring the younger two home when Russia invaded, she said. The children's mother has since been stripped of parental rights.Lyubov Burina's grandchildren, Angelina and Yevhen, were deported to Russia following the start of the Russian invasion, after they were temporarily placed in an orphanage in Kherson due to a family crisis. They were aged three and one when they were taken, she said.All her efforts to track down her grandchildren have proved unsuccessful. According to the latest information, the children are in Simferopol in Russian-annexed Crimea, she said.'We contacted both the police and social services,' said the 55-year-old.According to Kyiv, since the invasion of Ukraine, nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children have been forcibly taken to Russia or Russian-occupied territories, although this number could be higher.Ukraine has made the issue of the abducted children a diplomatic priority.But Mariam Lambert, co-founder of the Emile Foundation, said the relatives and legal guardians of such children were often excluded from international discussions on their fate.'Give them a voice'The subject, she added, has become too politicised.'So we decided to go public,' she said.'Celebrities are talking about this, politicians are talking about this, but not the mothers,' she told AFP. 'It's time to give them a voice.'Lambert said that her organization, which was founded in the Netherlands, has helped bring 48 children back to Ukraine.The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Putin and his children's rights commissioner, Maria Lvova-Belova, over the allegations of child abductions.Russia has said it moved some Ukrainian children from their houses or orphanages for protection due to the threat of hostilities.According to Lambert, the Russian authorities say 'these children have no families and so we are giving them a good life here in Russia'.She said such a narrative was 'absolutely false' and all children deported to Russia had Ukrainian relatives.'Every child in these orphanages has a mother, a grandmother, a sister, or a father,' she said.Lambert said that while there was no direct contact between her organisation and the Russian government, she has tried to secure the help of third countries which have been in touch with Moscow including the United States, Slovakia and Brazil.

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Prime Infra closes P50B deal to acquire 60% First Gen natgas assets
Business

Prime Infra closes P50B deal to acquire 60% First Gen natgas assets

Razon-led Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. (Prime Infra) has reached the financial close of its P50 billion transaction to acquire and operate the natural gas assets of First Gen Corp. in Batangas City. With the financial close, Prime Infra now owns 60 percent controlling stakes in the pool of natural gas-fired power plants, including the 1,000-megawatt (MW) Santa Rita Power, 500-MW San Lorenzo, 450-MW San Gabriel, 97-MW Avion and the proposed 1,200-MW Santa Maria, the company said in a statement on Monday, November 17, 2025. First Gen said the deal let it retain a 40-percent ownership of the natural gas assets. Prime Infra also now controls 60 percent of the Batangas offshore liquified natural gas terminal, with the other 20 percent owned by First Gen, and the remaining 20 percent by Japan’s Tokyo Gas, the companies said in their statements. Guillaume Lucci, Prime Infra president and chief executive officer, said the strategic partnership with First Gen will support energy security and the growth of sustainable energy in the Philippines. “These gas-fired power plants have played a critical role in supporting the Philippine economy and advancing the decarbonization of our energy mix. Our goal is to continue growing this platform together with First Gen to accelerate the country’s transition away from a power system that is still coal-dependent,” Lucci said. He also highlighted the synergy of the gas assets with Prime Infra subsidiary, Prime Energy Resources Development B.V., the operator of the Malampaya deep-water gas-to-power project, the country’s only indigenous natural gas field. “With this transaction, our Prime Infra assets are now fully connected across the energy value chain, from upstream to midstream to downstream,” Lucci explained. Meanwhile, Francis Giles Puno, First Gen president and chief operating officer, said the strategic partnership will help realize a decarbonized future in the country. “This partnership marks not just a new chapter, but a renewed commitment to the work that powers this nation every day, to grow our gas platform responsibly, to strengthen our country’s energy security, and to help ensure that the Philippines transitions to clean energy,” Puno said. Prime Infra is the infrastructure arm of the Razon Group investing in, developing, and operating critical assets in essential sectors such as energy, water, and waste management. First Gen is the Lopez Group’s power business arm, which currently has 1,651 MW of installed renewable energy capacity from 28 solar, wind, hydro and geothermal power plants. It also has another 2,017 MW of capacity from four other power plants that run on natural gas in partnership with Prime Infra for a total capacity of 3,668 MW.

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US lawmakers set for explosive vote on Epstein files
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US lawmakers set for explosive vote on Epstein files

WASHINGTON, D.C. — US lawmakers are expected Tuesday to advance a bill requiring the release of government records on millionaire sex predator Jeffrey Epstein, in defiance of Donald Trump's attempts to keep a lid on one of modern America's most notorious case files.After weeks of resistance, behind-the-scenes pressure and frenzied lobbying against making the material public, the president threw in the towel on Sunday as it became clear that as many as 100 Republicans in Congress were poised to defy him.The House of Representatives now looks all but certain to advance the Epstein Files Transparency Act, compelling publication of unclassified documents detailing the investigation into the disgraced financier's operations and 2019 death in custody.Lawmakers say the public deserves answers in a case with over 1,000 alleged victims, while pro-Trump activists insist the files will expose Democrats and other powerful figures long shielded from scrutiny.Trump can still try to block the files, but killing the bill in the Senate or vetoing it after a lopsided House vote would be awkward to defend, with the midterm elections looming and the public overwhelmingly in favor of transparency.The saga has exposed rare fissures in support for the Republican leader, who ran on releasing the files but backed off after taking office, accusing Democrats of pushing a 'hoax' and attacking politicians who called for their release.In a late Sunday Truth Social post walking back his opposition, Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files 'because we have nothing to hide.''I'm all for it,' Trump added in the Oval Office on Monday when reporters asked about signing the bill into law if it passes the Senate.But his about-face landed as a face-saving retreat, and a rare occasion when a revolt from Trump's own rank-and-file had forced his hand.All Democrats and four Republicans signed a 'discharge petition,' an extraordinary procedural maneuver forcing the vote, despite the party's House leadership battling hard to block it.Last-minute appealsAt the time of his death, ruled a suicide, Epstein was facing federal trial over an alleged sex trafficking operation said to have exploited underage girls and young women, following a 2008 conviction for procuring a minor for prostitution.Trump's attorney general and FBI director said in July they had completed an 'exhaustive review' of the case file that threw up 'no basis to revisit the disclosure' of any Epstein materials.Later that month, Speaker Mike Johnson sent the House home early for summer amid a brewing revolt over Epstein, and kept it out of session for almost two months from mid-September.He also delayed for weeks swearing in a newly elected Democratic lawmaker who would eventually be the decisive 218th signatory of the discharge petition, although he denies any of these moves were motivated by Epstein.The White House last week escalated its efforts to avoid the vote, as the president and his allies made last-minute appeals for a rethink from two of the Republican signers of the discharge petition.The rupture widened when Trump pulled his endorsement of marquee loyalist Marjorie Taylor Greene in a stunning break that she said 'has all come down to the Epstein files.''I have no idea what's in the files — I can't even guess — but that is the question everyone is asking, is why fight this so hard?' she told CNN.Trump, who has denied wrongdoing and says he cut ties with Epstein years before the wealthy financier's arrest, has tried to redirect attention toward Epstein's connections with Democrats, including Bill Clinton.But fresh disclosures — such as newly surfaced emails from Epstein suggesting Trump 'knew about the girls' — have revived scrutiny of the pair's long association.Among those revelations were also messages exchanged between Epstein and Clinton's former Treasury secretary, Larry Summers, who late Monday told US media in a statement he was 'stepping back' from his public role as a result.If the bill clears the House, Democrats plan an aggressive campaign to pressure Republicans to bring it to the Senate floor.Passage there would require 60 votes — meaning at least 13 Republicans crossing over. Even then, Trump could veto the measure, forcing a potentially elusive two-thirds override in both chambers.

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Ranveer Singh promises to be ‘The Wrath of God’ in Dhurandhar poster
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Ranveer Singh promises to be ‘The Wrath of God’ in Dhurandhar poster

Mumbai: Ahead of the much-awaited trailer release of Ranveer Singh's action entertainer "Dhurandhar" on Tuesday, the makers have treated the netizens with an intense new poster of the protagonist from the movie. The image shows Ranveer in his rugged avatar with long hair and a bushy beard. He can be seen running with a rifle in his hands. The intensity in his eyes makes his appearance even more menacing. Promising to take charge as 'The Wrath of God', Ranveer captioned the post, "I am ….. The Wrath of God (Crossed Swords Emoji) #DhurandharTrailer Out Today at 12:12 PM. In Cinemas 5th December. (sic)." Originally, the trailer launch event was scheduled to take place on November 12; however, the makers later decided to postpone the event to November 18 due to unforeseen circumstances. The makers had issued a statement saying, "As a mark of respect to the victims and families of yesterday's Delhi blasts as well as to be sensitive to the delicate situation concerning the health of our beloved Shri Dharmendra ji, the Dhurandhar trailer launch scheduled for tomorrow stands postponed. The revised date and details for the trailer launch will be shared soon. Thank you for your understanding. Jio Studios, B62 Studios & Team Dhurandhar (sic)." Before unveiling the trailer of Aditya Dhar's directorial, the makers have been sharing character posters for the lead cast of the drama, including Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal. Adding to the hype further, the makers have also released the title track from the movie, which has been composed by Shashwat Sachdev and Charanjit Ahuja. A blend of modern hip-hop, Punjabi flavour, and cinematic grit, the track has been crooned by Hanumankind, Jasmine Sandlas, Sudhir Yaduvanshi, Shashwat Sachdev, Muhammad Sadiq, and Ranjit Kaur with lyrics provided by Hanumankind, Jasmine Sandlas, and Babu Singh Maan. Bankrolled by Jyoti Deshpande, along with Lokesh Dhar, "Dhurandhar" is expected to reach the theatres on December 5.

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Mumbai Local Train Update: Rail Fracture Hits Central Railway Services
Technology

Mumbai Local Train Update: Rail Fracture Hits Central Railway Services

Mumbai News: Local train services on the Central Railway's main line were briefly disrupted on Tuesday morning after a rail fracture was detected between Vikhroli and Kanjurmarg stations in Mumbai, officials said..The incident caused suburban trains, considered the lifeline of Mumbai, to run 10 to 20 minutes behind schedule, some commuters said..The fracture was spotted on the down slow line at 7.32 am, prompting authorities to impose a speed restriction and divert services to maintain safety, the officials said. Railway personnel attended to the issue immediately and declared the line safe for train movement with a 30 kmph speed restriction at 7.58 am, Central Railway's chief public relations officer, Swapnil Nila, said. Until then, the slow local trains were diverted to the fast line from Matunga station, he said..A rail fracture is a break or separation in a railway track, which can range from a small crack to a complete separation of the rail. It is a serious safety hazard caused by material fatigue, defects, or extreme temperature changes, and it may lead to derailments.While railway officials did not disclose the exact reasons, the cause of the rail fracture could be 'Wear and tear': where, over time, railway tracks undergo wear and tear, which can weaken them to the point of fracture. Another factor that could have led to this is the 'Temperature fluctuations': Extreme cold can cause the metal to contract and become more brittle, both of which can lead to a break, especially if a rail is under stress.(with PTI inputs)

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Max Healthcare, Oil India, Ahluwalia Contracts, Ashoka Buildcon Q2 Results Review - HDFC Securities
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Max Healthcare, Oil India, Ahluwalia Contracts, Ashoka Buildcon Q2 Results Review - HDFC Securities

Max Healthcare's Ebitda grew 23% YoY, with 21% YoY sales growth (hospital sales up 22% and Max Labs up 17%). Ahluwalia Contracts reported a revenue/Ebitda/APAT of Rs 11.8/1.3/0.8 billion, a beat/miss of +13.7/+44.4/+55.4%, led by improved execution albeit on an extended monsoon..NDTV Profit’s special research section collates quality and in-depth equity and economy research reports from across India’s top brokerages, asset managers and research agencies. These reports offer NDTV Profit’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy. .HDFC Securities Institutional Equities.Max Healthcare Institute - Sales and margin improvement hinges on execution Ebitda grew 23% YoY, with 21% YoY sales growth (hospital sales up 22% and Max Labs up 17%). Average revenue per occupied bed grew 1% YoY (+3% growth in existing units), and occupancy was at 76% (vs 79% YoY). Its expansion plan for the next 1-2 years is on track for both brownfield (commissioned 160 beds at Mohali in Q2, to commission 268 beds at Nanavati, Mumbai in mid-Nov 25, and Max Saket 400 beds by Dec 25) and greenfield (Gurgaon 501 in Q4FY26) beds, and margin should be steady for brownfield hospitals (cost synergies) for the next couple of years. Its existing units (grew 14% YoY in Q2) were led by higher occupancy (75%+) with modest growth in ARPOB (+3% YoY in Q2), and we see limited headroom for further improvement; it expects steady ARPOB growth over the next few years. The company has resolved the insurance enrolment-related issues (for cashless) with major companies, and business will get normalized in H2 FY26. Moreover, it expects the CGHS price revision to benefit revenues up to ~Rs 2 billion from Dec 25 onwards with full benefits in FY27. While we expect the company to see 20/21% sales/Ebitda CAGRs over FY25-28E, led by bed capacity addition, the margin will remain at ~27/26.8% in FY27/28E (vs ~26.4% in FY25) due to the drag of new hospitals. Factoring in Q2, we tweaked Ebitda for FY26/27E with unchanged SoTP of Rs 1,180 (31x Q2 FY28E EV/Ebitda. Reduce stays..Oil India - Crude production volume declines Our Buy recommendation on Oil India Ltd. with a revised target price of Rs 508 is premised on gas production growth at 9% CAGR and oil production growth at 4% CAGR over FY25-27E. Q2 FY26 standalone Ebitda at Rs 13.25 billion (-39.3% YoY, - 17.5% QoQ) and PAT at Rs 10.44 billion (-43.1% YoY, +28.3% QoQ) were below our estimates. The miss was due to lower-than-expected gas sales volume and higherthan-expected opex. Oil and gas production stood at 1.65mmtoe (-1.3%YoY, -1.7% QoQ)..Click on the attachment to read the full report:.Q2 Review: Midcaps Standout In A Flattish Quarter; SBI, ONGC Among Motilal Oswal's Top Upgrades— Check Details.DISCLAIMERThis report is authored by an external party. NDTV Profit does not vouch for the accuracy of its contents nor is responsible for them in any way. The contents of this section do not constitute investment advice. For that you must always consult an expert based on your individual needs. The views expressed in the report are that of the author entity and do not represent the views of NDTV Profit..Users have no license to copy, modify, or distribute the content without permission of the Original Owner.

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