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Trump Administration Appeals to Halt 2027 Green Card Lottery Reinstatement

The Trump administration has appealed a federal judge's order to reinstate the 2027 Diversity Visa lottery, also known as the green card lottery, which grants about 55,000 visas annually to nationals from countries with low U.S. immigration rates. U.S. District Judge Jinsook Ohta had issued a preliminary injunction requiring the State Department to resume the lottery registration. The government also requested a suspension of this injunction during the appeal process.

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Piyush Goyal to Explore Investment Opportunities in Germany and Netherlands

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Germany and the Netherlands for trade engagements. In Germany, he will participate in the Berlin Global Dialogue and meet government officials focusing on technological cooperation, clean technology, and India-EU FTA negotiations. In the Netherlands, Goyal will hold ministerial meetings to explore expanded trade channels and green transition initiatives.

Economic Times·

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US Prepares to Evacuate Staff from Middle East Embassies Amid War Fears

The US is preparing to evacuate staff and their families from some embassies in the Gulf region. This move comes amid fears of renewed conflict with the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen, according to US officials. The decision reflects growing concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Aaj Tak·

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US Treasuries Fall as Middle East Tensions Boost Oil Prices

US Treasuries declined after reports of escalating Middle East conflict pushed oil prices higher. Yields rose across maturities, with the two-year note reaching 4.83%, a one-week high. The US dollar strengthened as West Texas Intermediate crude jumped to about $98.50 per barrel. The move followed a Reuters report on US embassy staff withdrawals in the Persian Gulf, limited to Saudi Arabia. Rising oil prices have reignited global inflation concerns.

Mint Markets·

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Russia Agrees to Resume Ukraine War Talks with Kyiv and Washington

Russia has agreed to resume three-way negotiations with Washington and Kyiv next month to end the war in Ukraine, Kremlin official Yuri Ushakov said. President Vladimir Putin approved restarting talks after November 10, focusing on building a security system for Russia and Ukraine post-conflict. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy supports the talks, aiming to end the war and prepare for a leaders' meeting.

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PM Modi and Donald Tusk to Hold Key Talks on India-Poland Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk are scheduled to hold an important meeting today to discuss strengthening the India-Poland partnership. The agenda includes deliberations at the India-Poland Business Forum, aiming to boost bilateral trade and cooperation between the two countries.

Amar Ujala·

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