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Home World News Taiwan seeks tariffs cut to 15% in US trade deal A major semiconductor producer, Taiwan has repeatedly said its offer to the United States in talks has been the "Taiwan model", to help replicate the island's success in building tech clusters around dedicated science parks. By Reuters  December 1, 2025, 10:48:15 AM IST (Published) Taiwan

Home World News US lawmaker reintroduces HIRE Act to double H-1B Visa quota amid intense immigration debate Raja Krishnamoorthi has reintroduced the HIRE Act to double H-1B visas and expand STEM talent in the US, reigniting debate over immigration, economic competitiveness, and allegations of misuse in the visa programme. By CNBCTV18 December 1, 2025, 11:16:16

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, November 30, asked the country’s president to grant him a pardon from corruption charges, seeking to end a long-running trial that has bitterly divided the nation. Netanyahu, who has been at war against Israel’s legal system over the charges, said the request would help unify the country at

Home World News Switzerland rejects 50% inheritance tax on ultra-rich, public broadcaster estimates The proposal from the youth wing of the leftist Social Democrats, or JUSOs, aimed to fund projects to reduce the impact of climate change, was widely expected to fail, with over two-thirds of respondents against the proposed tax in recent polls. By

Home India News Nikhil Kamath–Elon Musk podcast teaser hints at fun talk on friendships and ‘X’ The latest preview suggests the episode will focus on light-hearted moments and friendly banter. In the clip, Kamath is seen reacting to Musk’s appearance with surprise and humour. By CNBCTV18.com  November 30, 2025, 7:27:39 PM IST (Published) Zerodha co-founder

Home World News Malaysia PM faces electoral setback as allies fall in Sabah state polls Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan coalition won just one of the 20 seats it contested in Sabah, down from the seven it held previously in the eastern state on Borneo island. By Reuters  November 30, 2025, 5:40:04 PM

Home World News California shooting at child’s birthday party in Stockton leaves 4 dead, 10 injured The shooting occurred during a child’s birthday party, Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee said in a Facebook post. By CNBCTV18.com  November 30, 2025, 1:09:12 PM IST (Published) Four people were killed and 10 others wounded in a shooting at

Home World News Starlink offers free connectivity as Indonesia and Sri Lanka reel from deadly cyclone Ditwah flooding Starlink offers free service in Indonesia and Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah flooding, aiding recovery efforts and restoring connectivity in devastated regions. By Megha Rani  November 30, 2025, 1:00:06 PM IST (Published) Starlink announced emergency relief measures

Home Travel News Indian High Commission helps stranded tourists in Sri Lanka after disruptions due to cyclone As Sri Lanka battled the aftermath of a powerful cyclone, a top Indian diplomat met stranded compatriots at the Colombo airport, provided food and water, and conveyed that New Delhi will facilitate their swift travel back home. By

Home World News Indonesia flood death toll climbs to 303 amid cyclone devastation, disaster agency says Sumatra floods and landslides death toll rises to 303, with 279 missing. Cyclonic rains impact Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand. Relief efforts underway. By Reuters  November 30, 2025, 11:47:22 AM IST (Published) The death toll from floods and landslides following cyclonic