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US-China Board of Trade holds first meeting days before Trump-Xi summit

The United States and China held the inaugural meeting of their bilateral Board of Trade on Friday, just days before US President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Shenzhen. “Today, the Office of the US Trade Representative, alongside the @USTreasury, held the first official US-China Board of Trade meeting with our Chinese counterparts,” the US Trade Representative (USTR)… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3374407/us-china-board-trade-holds-first-meeting-days-trump-xi-summit

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  • Peruvians flock to mass with Pope Leo in city he served as bishop

    Pope Leo held the central event of his 12-day South America tour on Friday, an outdoor mass in northern Peru where he told a vast crowd of people who once knew him as their bishop that he thanked God he was alive to see them. People arrived on foot and in lines of vehicles at an arid field outside Chiclayo, a city 10,700km (6,650 miles) from Rome, where the former Robert Prevost, elected leader… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3374406/peruvians-flock-mass-pope-leo-city-he-served-bishop

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • OpenAI board member worries an AI "takeover" of society could be months away

    Researcher traces a path from AI reward hacking to potential human extinction. https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/11/ai-is-the-most-likely-reason-youll-die-openai-board-member-warns/

    Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·

  • OpenAI board member worries an AI "takeover" of society could be months away

    Researcher traces a path from AI reward hacking to potential human extinction. https://arstechnica.com/features/2026/11/ai-is-the-most-likely-reason-youll-die-openai-board-member-warns/

    Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·

  • EU leaders told to ‘act now’ to stay in AI race with US and China

    The EU must “act now” to ensure Europe stays in the AI race with the US and China, French AI firm Mistral’s Chief Executive Arthur Mensch told a summit of the bloc’s leaders on Friday. The leaders heard from Mensch and Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton, widely known as one of the “godfathers” of AI, as they discussed how Europe can balance its AI ambitions with its desire to protect citizens… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3374405/eu-leaders-told-act-now-stay-ai-race-us-and-china

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • The fight over Canadian steelworker jobs

    Stelco's US owner blames Trump's tariffs for layoffs, but its support for those same tariffs has raised questions. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/11/13/the-fight-over-canadian-steelworker-jobs?traffic_source=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Car bombings in Russia kill military officer, injure ex-Ukraine PM adviser

    Moscow blames Kyiv for a series of car bombings that have targeted people linked to the war with Ukraine. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/13/car-bombings-in-russia-kill-military-officer-injure-ex-ukraine-pm-adviser?traffic_source=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Outbursts from a Massive Star

    Using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers have discovered what is triggering repeated outbursts from a giant, unstable star located in the galaxy shown in this image released on Nov. 9, 2026. The volatile star, known as AT 2016blu, is in the spiral galaxy NGC 4559, located about 30 million light-years from Earth. Astronomers estimate the […] https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/outbursts-from-a-massive-star/

    Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·

  • Jerusalem Daily: Baby dies from cold in Gaza

    A baby dies from the cold in Gaza as 53 countries urge Israel to allow aid in. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/13/jerusalem-daily-baby-dies-from-cold-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Sixth victim confirmed in DC condo-related shooting in US, police say

    Police confirm sixth victim in DC condo shooting; suspect dead after barricading himself and starting a fire. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/13/sixth-victim-found-in-dc-condo-related-shooting-police-confirm?traffic_source=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Windows 0-day dropped by disgruntled researcher hands hackers System rights

    "SignDrop" exploit lets local users gain all-powerful System rights. https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/11/windows-0-day-dropped-by-disgruntled-researcher-hands-hackers-system-rights/

    Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·

  • Gemini and DECam showcase a young Type Ia supernova

    A star's explosive demise has added a shiny new feature to NGC 1433, a barred spiral galaxy approximately 50 million light-years away in the southern constellation Horologium (the Pendulum Clock). New images of supernova SN 2026ahvu from the U.S. Department of Energy–fabricated Dark Energy Camera (DECam) and the Gemini South telescope capture the explosion against its galactic surroundings,… https://phys.org/news/2026-11-gemini-decam-showcase-young-ia.html

    Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·

  • Spiritual gatherings bring Lumbini back to life

    Three major international Buddhist prayer and teaching events have drawn monks, nuns and devotees from around the world, bringing renewed activity to the birthplace of Buddha and giving a boost to local tourism. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/11/13/spiritual-gatherings-bring-lumbini-back-to-life

    Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal ·

  • Gemini Astronaut Photos Inspired Early Earth Observation Program

    Astronauts James A. Lovell Jr. and Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin Jr. orbited Earth from November 11 to 15, 1966, on Gemini XII, the final mission of NASA’s Gemini program. In addition to successfully completing rendezvous maneuvers and spacewalks, procedures vital to sending American astronauts to the Moon, the crew was also spurring the development of […] https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/gemini-astronaut-photos-inspired-early-earth-observation-program/

    Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·

  • ChatGPT’s new Wallet lets AI agents shop and check out for you

    ChatGPT Wallet lets AI agents shop and check out on users' behalf, starting with a limited rollout to U.S. Pro subscribers. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/13/chatgpts-new-wallet-lets-ai-agents-shop-and-check-out-for-you/

    Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·

  • The unfolding Jensen Huang scandal: a timeline

    Jensen Huang has resigned from Nvidia following an affair, which could have ramifications for national security as the U.S. and China race to develop the most advanced AI infrastructure. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/13/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-affair-with-alleged-chinese-spy-a-timeline/

    Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·

  • Catholic diocese asks parishes to hold special masses to mark Tai Po fire anniversary

    The head of Hong Kong’s Catholic diocese has asked all of the city’s parishes to hold special masses and prayers to mark the first anniversary of the deadly Tai Po fire later this month. Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan invited parishes to offer mass for the deceased on November 26, one year after the blaze broke out, according to a notice issued by the Hong Kong Catholic Diocesan Liturgy Commission… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3374399/catholic-diocese-asks-parishes-hold-special-masses-mark-tai-po-fire-anniversary

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Microsoft’s global outage may be worse than Amazon's or CrowdStrike's, expert says

    Governments, hospitals, courts scrambled by global Microsoft outage. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/11/microsoft-blames-failed-server-health-checks-not-hackers-for-global-outage/

    Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·

  • It's the end of the world as we know it, per a physicist's 1960 prediction

    Heinz von Foerster thought population would grow exponentially and "squeeze" us all to death. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/11/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it-per-a-physicists-1960-prediction/

    Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·

  • Chitwan beat Janakpur to strengthen playoff hopes

    Chitwan recovered from a shaky start to chase down a target of 89 with four wickets to spare, leaving Janakpur’s playoff hopes hanging in the balance. https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/13/chitwan-beat-janakpur-to-strengthen-playoff-hopes

    Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal ·

  • Will Democrats try to strip US-Israel initiative from Pentagon funding?

    Midterm gains give party room to overhaul NDAA funding, including provision to integrate US-Israeli military industries. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/13/will-democrats-try-to-strip-us-israel-initiative-from-pentagon-funding?traffic_source=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Trump to press Southeast Asia nations to join Pax Silica at Asean summit in Manila

    US President Donald Trump will press Southeast Asian economies to join Pax Silica, his campaign to China-proof AI and chip supply chains, when he attends the Asean summit in Manila next week. According to people familiar with the matter, artificial intelligence and critical minerals will top his agenda at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gathering, his first trip abroad since his… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3374393/trump-press-southeast-asia-nations-join-pax-silica-asean-summit-manila

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Uber confirms hackers stole thousands of drivers’ license information in data breach

    The ride-sharing giant said driver's license information stored by AI cloud company Fireworks AI was stolen during a security incident. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/13/uber-confirms-hackers-stole-thousands-of-drivers-license-information-in-data-breach/

    Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·

  • Five Nepali ministers attend COP31 in Turkey, raising questions over size of delegation

    Kathmandu, November 13 Five Nepali ministers have travelled to Antalya, Turkey, to attend the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), prompting questions over whether all of them needed to be present at the international gathering. The conference, which has been underway for five days, has brought together government representatives and experts from around the […] The post Five… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepali-ministers-at-cop31.html

    Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal ·

  • Screenless GPS: Slate Auto says, "Remember the road atlas"

    What’s more fitting than a spiral-bound map for a bare-bones two-door pickup? https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/11/screenless-gps-slate-auto-says-remember-the-road-atlas/

    Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·

  • ElevenLabs’ new app combines meeting note-taking and dictation for teams

    ElevenAI is a new meeting notetaker and dictation app aimed at teams and enterprises. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/13/elevenlabs-new-app-combines-meeting-note-taking-and-dictation-for-teams/

    Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·

  • Chitwan Rhinos beat Janakpur Bolts by four wickets, knock them out of playoff race

    Kathmandu, November 13 Chitwan Rhinos defeated Janakpur Bolts by four wickets in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), eliminating Janakpur from the playoff race alongside Karnali Yaks and Pokhara Avengers. Chasing a modest target of 89 runs, Chitwan reached 92/6 in 17.2 overs, securing the victory with 16 balls to spare. Dawid Malan top-scored for Chitwan […] The post Chitwan Rhinos beat Janakpur… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/chitwan-rhinos-beat-janakpur-bolts.html

    Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal ·

  • Scientists warn 1.5°C climate change threshold could arrive by 2029

    Climate action has stalled for five years as fossil fuel development keeps growing. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/11/scientists-warn-the-1-5c-climate-change-threshold-could-arrive-by-2029/

    Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·

  • Portugal vs Denmark: UEFA Nations League – predictions, how to watch, teams

    Playing their first game since Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement, two-time champions Portugal face Denmark at home. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/11/13/portugal-denmark-ronaldo-uefa-nations-league-predictions-teams?traffic_source=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Can Netanyahu launch a strike on Iran before he leaves?

    PM's caretaker government can legally go to war, though it would likely inflame domestic divisions. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/13/can-netanyahu-launch-a-strike-on-iran-before-he-leaves?traffic_source=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·