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Tracking Trump’s executive actions | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has vowed to enact a sweeping agenda and reshape the federal government. CNN is tracking his executive actions posted by the White House.
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The picture that emerges from the report by Physicians for Human Rights-Israel (PHRI ) is consistent with findings by The Associated Press (AP), which interviewed more than a dozen people about prison abuses, medical neglect and deaths, analyzed available data, and reviewed reports of autopsies.
that says systematic violence and denial of medical care at prisons and detention centers contributed to many of the deaths it examined.
The number of Palestinians dying in Israeli custody surged to nearly 100 people since the start of the war in Gaza, according to a report published on Monday (November 17) by a human rights group …
November 19, 2025 at 4:45 AM
The picture that emerges from the report by Physicians for Human Rights-Israel (PHRI ) is consistent with findings by The Associated Press (AP), which interviewed more than a dozen people about prison abuses, medical neglect and deaths, analyzed available data, and reviewed reports of autopsies.
that says systematic violence and denial of medical care at prisons and detention centers contributed to many of the deaths it examined.
The number of Palestinians dying in Israeli custody surged to nearly 100 people since the start of the war in Gaza, according to a report published on Monday (November 17) by a human rights group …
Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody have surged. A prison guard describes rampant abuse
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November 19, 2025 at 4:44 AM
that says systematic violence and denial of medical care at prisons and detention centers contributed to many of the deaths it examined.
The number of Palestinians dying in Israeli custody surged to nearly 100 people since the start of the war in Gaza, according to a report published on Monday (November 17) by a human rights group …
Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody have surged. A prison guard describes rampant abuse
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Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody have surged. A prison guard describes rampant abuse
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The number of Palestinians dying in Israeli custody surged to nearly 100 people since the start of the war in Gaza, according to a report published Monday by a human rights gro...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:43 AM
The number of Palestinians dying in Israeli custody surged to nearly 100 people since the start of the war in Gaza, according to a report published on Monday (November 17) by a human rights group …
Tourism accounts for around 7% of Japan's overall gross domestic product (GDP), according to the World Travel & Tourism Council, and has been a major driver of growth in recent years. Visitors from mainland China and Hong Kong account for around a fifth of all arrivals, official figures show.
The travel warning - triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about Taiwan, the democratically governed island claimed by China - has seen a wave of flight cancellations and battered tourism-related stocks in Japan.
Within days of China urging its citizens not to travel to Japan due to a diplomatic dispute, Tokyo-based tour operator East Japan International Travel Service had lost 80% of its bookings for the remainder of the year.
November 19, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Tourism accounts for around 7% of Japan's overall gross domestic product (GDP), according to the World Travel & Tourism Council, and has been a major driver of growth in recent years. Visitors from mainland China and Hong Kong account for around a fifth of all arrivals, official figures show.
The travel warning - triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about Taiwan, the democratically governed island claimed by China - has seen a wave of flight cancellations and battered tourism-related stocks in Japan.
Within days of China urging its citizens not to travel to Japan due to a diplomatic dispute, Tokyo-based tour operator East Japan International Travel Service had lost 80% of its bookings for the remainder of the year.
Japan counts cost of China’s travel boycott as tensions flare (Reuters)
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November 19, 2025 at 4:38 AM
The travel warning - triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about Taiwan, the democratically governed island claimed by China - has seen a wave of flight cancellations and battered tourism-related stocks in Japan.
Within days of China urging its citizens not to travel to Japan due to a diplomatic dispute, Tokyo-based tour operator East Japan International Travel Service had lost 80% of its bookings for the remainder of the year.
Japan counts cost of China’s travel boycott as tensions flare (Reuters)
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Japan counts cost of China’s travel boycott as tensions flare
The boycott could result in a loss of around $18.4 billion annually. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Within days of China urging its citizens not to travel to Japan due to a diplomatic dispute, Tokyo-based tour operator East Japan International Travel Service had lost 80% of its bookings for the remainder of the year.
However, his Chinese counterpart Liu Jinsong remained unyielding in demanding a retraction.
It was the first face-to-face meeting between high-ranking officials of the two governments since Takaichi made her remark on November 7.
It was the first face-to-face meeting between high-ranking officials of the two governments since Takaichi made her remark on November 7.
In Tuesday’s talks, Masaaki Kanai, director general of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau of Japan’s Foreign Ministry, sought Beijing’s understanding by explaining that the comment did not contradict the Japanese government’s established stance on the matter.
Directors general from the Japanese and Chinese foreign ministries discussed the rapidly deteriorating bilateral relations triggered by Takaichi’s remark during recent Diet deliberations in which she said a Taiwan contingency could constitute a survival-threatening situation for Japan.
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 AM
However, his Chinese counterpart Liu Jinsong remained unyielding in demanding a retraction.
It was the first face-to-face meeting between high-ranking officials of the two governments since Takaichi made her remark on November 7.
It was the first face-to-face meeting between high-ranking officials of the two governments since Takaichi made her remark on November 7.
In Tuesday’s talks, Masaaki Kanai, director general of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau of Japan’s Foreign Ministry, sought Beijing’s understanding by explaining that the comment did not contradict the Japanese government’s established stance on the matter.
Directors general from the Japanese and Chinese foreign ministries discussed the rapidly deteriorating bilateral relations triggered by Takaichi’s remark during recent Diet deliberations in which she said a Taiwan contingency could constitute a survival-threatening situation for Japan.
Japan and China failed to patch up their differences in diplomatic talks on Tuesday (November 18) in Beijing over a remark by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:29 AM
In Tuesday’s talks, Masaaki Kanai, director general of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau of Japan’s Foreign Ministry, sought Beijing’s understanding by explaining that the comment did not contradict the Japanese government’s established stance on the matter.
Directors general from the Japanese and Chinese foreign ministries discussed the rapidly deteriorating bilateral relations triggered by Takaichi’s remark during recent Diet deliberations in which she said a Taiwan contingency could constitute a survival-threatening situation for Japan.
Japan and China failed to patch up their differences in diplomatic talks on Tuesday (November 18) in Beijing over a remark by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan.
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Japan, China Still at Odds Over Takaichi’s Taiwan Remark Even After Diplomatic Talks in Beijing
<p>Japan and China failed to patch up their differences in diplomatic talks on Tuesday in Beijing over a remark by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan.</p>
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November 19, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Directors general from the Japanese and Chinese foreign ministries discussed the rapidly deteriorating bilateral relations triggered by Takaichi’s remark during recent Diet deliberations in which she said a Taiwan contingency could constitute a survival-threatening situation for Japan.
That song was the incredibly catchy Baby Shark.
Not only has it captivated toddlers and terrorised adults around the world, it laid the foundations for its creator Pinkfong to become a media business worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Not only has it captivated toddlers and terrorised adults around the world, it laid the foundations for its creator Pinkfong to become a media business worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
When Kim Min-seok gave the go-ahead in June 2016 to publish a 90-second clip of a children's song, he had no idea what he was unleashing.
It became a global phenomenon, clocking up more than 16 billion views - YouTube's most watched video ever.
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It became a global phenomenon, clocking up more than 16 billion views - YouTube's most watched video ever.
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Pinkfong: How the viral Baby Shark video created a $400m business
Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:12 AM
That song was the incredibly catchy Baby Shark.
Not only has it captivated toddlers and terrorised adults around the world, it laid the foundations for its creator Pinkfong to become a media business worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Not only has it captivated toddlers and terrorised adults around the world, it laid the foundations for its creator Pinkfong to become a media business worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Roblox has faced criticism for allowing youngsters to access inappropriate content and communicate with adults.
The launch also comes just ahead of Australia's social media ban for under-16s - the government is under pressure to include gaming platforms such as Roblox.
The launch also comes just ahead of Australia's social media ban for under-16s - the government is under pressure to include gaming platforms such as Roblox.
Mandatory age checks will be introduced for accounts using chat features, starting in December 2025 for Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands, then the rest of the globe from January 2026.
Children will no longer be able to chat to adult strangers on Roblox - one of the world's most popular gaming platforms - as part of an expansion of its safety measures.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Roblox has faced criticism for allowing youngsters to access inappropriate content and communicate with adults.
The launch also comes just ahead of Australia's social media ban for under-16s - the government is under pressure to include gaming platforms such as Roblox.
The launch also comes just ahead of Australia's social media ban for under-16s - the government is under pressure to include gaming platforms such as Roblox.
Mandatory age checks will be introduced for accounts using chat features, starting in December 2025 for Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands, then the rest of the globe from January 2026.
Children will no longer be able to chat to adult strangers on Roblox - one of the world's most popular gaming platforms - as part of an expansion of its safety measures.
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Roblox blocks children from chatting to adult strangers
One of the world's most popular gaming platforms has faced criticism for its child safety record.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Mandatory age checks will be introduced for accounts using chat features, starting in December 2025 for Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands, then the rest of the globe from January 2026.
The resounding vote in favour of the Epstein bill, 427-1, marks a rare moment of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill.
Hours later, the US senate too approved the legislation, clearing the way for the final act - US President Donald Trump's signature.
Hours later, the US senate too approved the legislation, clearing the way for the final act - US President Donald Trump's signature.
The lone "nay" came from the Republican lawmaker from Louisiana, Clay Higgins, who defied his party saying his vote was a principled "NO".
"What was wrong with the bill three months ago is still wrong today," Higgins wrote on X. "It abandons 250 years of criminal justice procedure in America."
"What was wrong with the bill three months ago is still wrong today," Higgins wrote on X. "It abandons 250 years of criminal justice procedure in America."
Nearly every Republican in the US House of Representatives voted on a bill to compel the release of documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:06 AM
The resounding vote in favour of the Epstein bill, 427-1, marks a rare moment of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill.
Hours later, the US senate too approved the legislation, clearing the way for the final act - US President Donald Trump's signature.
Hours later, the US senate too approved the legislation, clearing the way for the final act - US President Donald Trump's signature.
The lone "nay" came from the Republican lawmaker from Louisiana, Clay Higgins, who defied his party saying his vote was a principled "NO".
"What was wrong with the bill three months ago is still wrong today," Higgins wrote on X. "It abandons 250 years of criminal justice procedure in America."
"What was wrong with the bill three months ago is still wrong today," Higgins wrote on X. "It abandons 250 years of criminal justice procedure in America."
Nearly every Republican in the US House of Representatives voted on a bill to compel the release of documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Clay Higgins: The lone lawmaker to vote against releasing the Epstein files
The resounding vote in favour of the Epstein bill, 427-1, marks a rare moment of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill that was near-unanimous - almost.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:05 AM
The lone "nay" came from the Republican lawmaker from Louisiana, Clay Higgins, who defied his party saying his vote was a principled "NO".
"What was wrong with the bill three months ago is still wrong today," Higgins wrote on X. "It abandons 250 years of criminal justice procedure in America."
"What was wrong with the bill three months ago is still wrong today," Higgins wrote on X. "It abandons 250 years of criminal justice procedure in America."
The Senate will not have to take any further action, and the bill will be transmitted to President Donald Trump’s desk as soon as it arrives to the Senate.
Trump has said he’d sign the bill if Congress passed it, a stark reversal in his past position.
Trump has said he’d sign the bill if Congress passed it, a stark reversal in his past position.
The Senate unanimously agreed to pass the House-backed bill forcing the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein case files, as soon as it’s received from the chamber.
🔴Live updates: US Senate unanimously agrees to send Epstein bill to Trump’s desk once it’s received from House
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November 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The Senate will not have to take any further action, and the bill will be transmitted to President Donald Trump’s desk as soon as it arrives to the Senate.
Trump has said he’d sign the bill if Congress passed it, a stark reversal in his past position.
Trump has said he’d sign the bill if Congress passed it, a stark reversal in his past position.
The Senate unanimously agreed to pass the House-backed bill forcing the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein case files, as soon as it’s received from the chamber.
🔴Live updates: US Senate unanimously agrees to send Epstein bill to Trump’s desk once it’s received from House
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Live updates: House votes to release Epstein files, sending bill to Senate | CNN Politics
The House passed a bipartisan bill to compel the Justice Department to release all of its case files tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Arabia’s Crown ...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The Senate unanimously agreed to pass the House-backed bill forcing the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein case files, as soon as it’s received from the chamber.
Just hours after the House passed the bill, the Senate agreed to pass the bill with unanimous consent once it is sent to the Senate.
Now the president has bowed to the growing momentum behind the bill and even said he will sign it.
Now the president has bowed to the growing momentum behind the bill and even said he will sign it.
a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.
Both the House and Senate acted decisively on Tuesday(November 18) to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, …
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Just hours after the House passed the bill, the Senate agreed to pass the bill with unanimous consent once it is sent to the Senate.
Now the president has bowed to the growing momentum behind the bill and even said he will sign it.
Now the president has bowed to the growing momentum behind the bill and even said he will sign it.
a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.
Both the House and Senate acted decisively on Tuesday(November 18) to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, …
US: Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Trump
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November 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.
Both the House and Senate acted decisively on Tuesday(November 18) to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, …
US: Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Trump
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Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Trump
Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
apnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Both the House and Senate acted decisively on Tuesday(November 18) to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, …
McKechnie was handed a life sentence for stabbing a property developer to death in Queensland in the 1990s. He served part of his sentence in Queensland before being transferred to Victoria.
But Andre McKechnie argues that the ban, in place in the state of Victoria since 2006, denies him the right to "enjoy his culture as an Australian", according to court documents seen by AFP and AP.
State authorities say inmates may use the strong-smelling condiment to disguise contraband substances or brew alcohol behind bars.
November 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
McKechnie was handed a life sentence for stabbing a property developer to death in Queensland in the 1990s. He served part of his sentence in Queensland before being transferred to Victoria.
But Andre McKechnie argues that the ban, in place in the state of Victoria since 2006, denies him the right to "enjoy his culture as an Australian", according to court documents seen by AFP and AP.
State authorities say inmates may use the strong-smelling condiment to disguise contraband substances or brew alcohol behind bars.
A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia is challenging a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite - the polarising, salty spread that has become a national symbol.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
But Andre McKechnie argues that the ban, in place in the state of Victoria since 2006, denies him the right to "enjoy his culture as an Australian", according to court documents seen by AFP and AP.
State authorities say inmates may use the strong-smelling condiment to disguise contraband substances or brew alcohol behind bars.
A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia is challenging a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite - the polarising, salty spread that has become a national symbol.
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Australian murderer sues for right to Vegemite behind bars
Andre McKechnie argues the Vegemite ban in Victoria's jails denies him the right to "enjoy his culture".
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November 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
State authorities say inmates may use the strong-smelling condiment to disguise contraband substances or brew alcohol behind bars.
A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia is challenging a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite - the polarising, salty spread that has become a national symbol.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Australian murderer sues for right to Vegemite behind bars
Andre McKechnie argues the Vegemite ban in Victoria's jails denies him the right to "enjoy his culture".
www.bbc.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia is challenging a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite - the polarising, salty spread that has become a national symbol.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Israel has carried out regular air strikes on people and places in Lebanon since a deal to end the conflict with the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah. Most strikes have targeted Hezbollah but Israel has also attacked Hamas in the country.
The Israeli military said it had targeted members of the Palestinian armed group Hamas "operating in a training compound... in the Ein el-Hilweh area".
It said the location was used by Hamas to plan and carry out attacks against Israel, which Hamas rejected as "fabrication and lies".
It said the location was used by Hamas to plan and carry out attacks against Israel, which Hamas rejected as "fabrication and lies".
At least 13 people have been killed in an Israeli strike near a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon, the country's health ministry says.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Israel has carried out regular air strikes on people and places in Lebanon since a deal to end the conflict with the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah. Most strikes have targeted Hezbollah but Israel has also attacked Hamas in the country.
The Israeli military said it had targeted members of the Palestinian armed group Hamas "operating in a training compound... in the Ein el-Hilweh area".
It said the location was used by Hamas to plan and carry out attacks against Israel, which Hamas rejected as "fabrication and lies".
It said the location was used by Hamas to plan and carry out attacks against Israel, which Hamas rejected as "fabrication and lies".
At least 13 people have been killed in an Israeli strike near a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon, the country's health ministry says.
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Lebanon says Israeli strike killed 13 people near Palestinian refugee camp
The Israeli military says it targeted Hamas members "operating in a training compound", which Hamas rejected as "fabrication and lies".
www.bbc.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The Israeli military said it had targeted members of the Palestinian armed group Hamas "operating in a training compound... in the Ein el-Hilweh area".
It said the location was used by Hamas to plan and carry out attacks against Israel, which Hamas rejected as "fabrication and lies".
It said the location was used by Hamas to plan and carry out attacks against Israel, which Hamas rejected as "fabrication and lies".